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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1908

Page

13

Judge Won't Curb Youth Laughs or Alley Ball Games

In juvenile court Judge DeLacy dismisses Willie May Laugh case, saying no law bans street laughter even if described as ungodly. He notes six youths playing ball in a back alley, near no playground, and indicates he will interpret street baseball rules loosely to permit harmless play.

DeLacy Aney Willie Chambers Thirteenth Street Heilburn Wilkes DeLacy Ia

Miller's Case Continued Amid Contempt Proceedings Delay

Justice Anderson granted a continuance in the contempt proceedings brought by William E. Ambrose, receiver of the First Cooperative Building Association of Georgetown, against J. Barton Miller due to Miller's illness. Physicians did not report Miller’s condition. he was described as somewhat better than Sunday.

Justice Anderson Supreme Court of the District Wiliam E. Ambrose First Cooperative Building Association Georgetown J. Barton Miller Miller

Raymond Obtains Stay On Habeas Corpus Proceedings

Albert M. Raymond, moved from St. Louis to serve a five year libel sentence, secured a 48 hour delay in removal to the penitentiary as he plans habeas corpus proceedings to challenge the sentence. Justice Anderson granted the stay to allow time for the test. Four Hours Sail on the Chesapeake Bay, four days a week, $1.90 round trip via The Electric Line.

Albert M. Raymond St. Louis Chesapeake Bay 14Th and New York Avenue

Washingtonians call for single head of District government

Business leaders in Washington favor replacing the three headed commission with a single executive. Frank A. Harrison praises personal courtesy but argues shared blame and slow decisions hinder District affairs. Townsend urges radical reform and a governor, noting compensation must attract a capable leader. Conrad Becker supports one-man rule for swift, decisive administration. Estate note: Honorine Jardin dies July 6, leaves estate to daughter Eugenie Marie Lanahan. Lanahan named executrix without bond. Electric Line offers Baltimore round trips with twilight excursions at discounted fares.

Washington District of Columbia Frank A. Harrison Townsend Congress Conrad Becker Warness Teathers Honorine Jardin Eugenie Marie Lanahan

Printing Plant Damaged by Fire in Washington

A job printing plant owned by George A. Conley and W. H. Bretter at 1201 Wisconsin Avenue NW suffered severe fire damage around 2 AM. Loss estimated near $5,000. The building was owned by Potomac Savings Bank. Other items note local notices of products, an assault sentence, and various advertisements and promotions.

George A. Conley W. H. Bretter Wisconsin Avenue Northwest The Potomac Savings Bank

Yellowstone Park and Canadian Rockies Tour

An educational 22 day tour from Washington and Baltimore visits Yellowstone National Park, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Field, Laggan Alba, and Banff with five and a half days in the park. The all inclusive rate is 241.20 dollars with space limited and early Pullman reservations advised. Apply to local agents or B M Newbold Pp A SE D Fifteenth and G Streets Washington DC.

Yellowstone Park Canadian Rockies Rocky Mountains Yellowstone National Park America Mammoth Hot Springs Portland Seattle Canadian Rocky Mountains Pennsylvania Railroad Park Vancouver Field B. C Laggan Alba Banff Washington Baltimore B. M. Newbold Fifteenth G Street Washington, D. C

Liquor Cases In Court See Mixed Outcomes

Four unlicensed bar cases were heard in police court before Judge Aukam. Two were dismissed for lack of corroborative evidence involving Willam Young and Ada Dixon. James B. West’s case for keeping an unlicensed bar was continued with a $900 bond, after prior acquittal on the same charge. James Monroe’s case, accused of selling whisky, was continued to July 22.

Aukam Willam Young Ada Dixon James B. West Epps Mill West James Monroe Fifth Precinct Monroe

Pound Inspectors Record Dog and Cat Counts for Week

Pound officials in Aliso captured 24 dogs and 235 cats running at large during the past week. In the gas room 244 dogs were painlessly killed. A crusade against stray cats yielded $90 in fees. A bill was filed for the sale and distribution of Catherine V Whe lan estate, noting needed improvements and lack of funds. Union Trust Co offers care for silverware with special fire and burglar proof vaults at reasonable rates.

Pound Aliso Catherine V. Whelan Mary F. Whelan Joseph Whelan Thomas J. Whelan James W. Whelan Hosea Mould Wiltam Finn Union Trust Co

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