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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
11
Dress suit cases fetchets and numerous travel essentials appear in Saks' catalog, highlighting light Japanese straw use in bags and the oak-tanned Sole Leather Suit Cases built on steel frames with shirt pockets. They claim these items are great value, priced to appeal against competitors.
Maj Sylvester submits a report to Judge Kimball warning that the present police force is inadequate for 635 patrols across 70 square miles. He urges adding bailiffs to serve at the temporary Police Court during its construction, to protect life and property and relieve the 108 officers on special duty.
Dr Stewart Harrison argues against District of Columbia civil service exams for police surgeons and criticizes expenditure and authority for tests. He notes past appointments without exams and questions congressional limits, urging fair treatment of medical professionals by the Commissioners matching other professions.
The asylum for military veterans holds 600 inmates kept without jury commitments. Dr. William A. White, superintendent, declines to initiate proceedings to determine insanity. The case against Alexander F. Willis moves to higher courts, with potential appeals to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. The issue whether insanity can be adjudicated without a jury remains legally unsettled while reconfinement would follow if challenged.
Catholic clergy and district charities plan a day trip to River View with orphans as guests. Entertainment includes concerts and dancing by Miss Shreve’s pupils, a river exhibition, and rides. An athletic meet with prizes and a city baseball game will accompany multiple boat trips from 10 AM to 7 PM.
John Hay issue will dated June 24 1904 names Payne Whitney and James Wolcott Wadworth Jr as executors without bond. Specific bequests to brothers Leonard and Charis Hay, sister Mary Hay Woolfolk, and Harwood Whitney of Keokuk Iowa. Remainder to wife Clara Stone Hay. if she dies, to children Helen Alice Clarence and Payne Whitney Jr or their heirs. Witnesses Sydney Y Smith and Robert Brent Mosher.
The body of William F. Hubbard, an Agricultural Department employee, was found two miles south of the accident site on the Potomac near Great Falls Maryland. Residents reported a float to Mr Thompson who identified the remains by clothing. The body was taken to Oak Hill Cemetery receiving vault awaiting Mrs Hubbard from Germany.
Coroner's jury finds Morris Slattery died from an accidental fracture after an iron beam slipping during hoisting at the Times building. Slattery, injured by falling block, died hours later at Emergency Hospital. remains sent to undertaker for burial near Twenty first Street Northwest. work stopped at noon as respect.
Richard King faced arraignment in Police Court over an assault on seven year old Della King. Testimony claimed the child threw sand in King's eyes and King did not strike her. Judge O Neal dismissed the case and released King. An unknown Italian laborer at Union Station suffered a severe ear injury and forehead wound but was not considered in danger.
The True-blue Serge Suit from American remains $10.90 as Cloth has advanced 25 percent. Buy a suit and if you find a lower price elsewhere we will refund $10.90. We offer strong value on American Serges and invite customers to compare.
Mrs. Martha B Coon filed in the District Supreme Court for maintenance against her husband John W. Coon after a long marriage since May 4 187 and six children. She alleges he deserted January 7 1905 and has failed to support her.
Detectives Peck and Warren released William Edwards, a black janitor, after questioning over an attempted vault break at R. O. Holts man real estate office at Tenth and F streets NW. Bricks were loosened but no entry made. Nearby, Robert Mann charged with cutting his wife’s throat faces grand jury with $1009 bond.
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