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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1908

Page

19

Judge frees boy over ungodly laugh at street court

In juvenile court Judge DeLacy dismisses Willie Chambers a 14 year old charged with disorderly conduct for an ungodly street laugh. He rhetorically questions the offense then notes no law bans laughter. He also indicates leniency toward six youths playing baseball in a back alley near a northwest Washington neighborhood noting no playground nearby and stressing the need for play to vent energy.

DeLacy Aney Willie Chambers Thirteenth Street Heilburn Wilkes DeLacy Ia

Miller's Case Continued In Contempt Hearing

Justice Anderson granted a continuance in contempt proceedings brought by William E. Ambrose, receiver of the First Cooperative Building Association of Georgetown, against J. Barton Miller, deposed secretary, due to Miller’s illness. No medical report on his condition was filed, though doctors Shute and Wood examined him. Miller was said to be 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 Delay

Albert M. Raymond, moved from St. Louis to serve a five year libel sentence, won a 48 hour stay on removal to the penitentiary to allow habeas corpus proceedings to test legality. Justice Anderson granted the temporary delay as the court noted his intentions to pursue the legal challenge. Four Hours' Safi service on Chesapeake Bay offered four days weekly at $1.90 round trip via The Electric Line ticket agent at 14th and New York avenue.

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

Washingtonians seek single executive DC government change

Business leaders in Washington favor replacing the three-headed District commission with one strong administrator. Frank A. Harrison says one man with full authority would deliver clearer accountability and prompt decisions, at a pay level reflecting the position’s scope. Townsend urges Congress to enact the reform next winter for relief from divided responsibility.

Washington District of Columbia Frank A. Harrison Townsend Congress Conrad Becker Warness Teathers

Printing Plant Damaged by Fire in Northwest Washington

The job printing plant of George A. Conley and W. H. Bretter at 1201 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest sustained heavy fire damage of unknown origin about 2 a.m. The loss is estimated around five thousand dollars. The building is owned by Potomac Savings Bank.

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

Yellowstone Park Tour Opens to Educators and Scholars

A 22 day personally conducted tour from Washington and Baltimore visits Yellowstone National Park Portland Seattle Vancouver Field Laggan Banff and other points in the Canadian Rockies. Priced at 241.20 with all expenses covered, the trip emphasizes educational value for teachers and students and Pullman space is limited. 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

Unlicensed bar cases heard in police court

Four unlicensed bar cases were brought before Judge Aukam in police court yesterday morning. Two were dismissed for lack of corroborative evidence, and two were continued. William Young and Ada Dixon were discharged. James B West’s case was continued with a $900 bond after a prior acquittal. James Monroe’s case was set for July 22 on allegations of selling whisky.

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

Pound Officials Report Week of Animal Seizures and Fatalities

Pound inspectors captured 24 dogs and 233 cats run ning at large during the past week. In the pound gas room 244 dogs were killed painlessly. Fees collected totaled ninety dollars as a crusade against stray animals succeeded, with 235 captured in the drag net. A separate notice asks for sale and distribution of Catherine V Whelan estate amid calls for improvements and lack of funds. Union Trust Co offers care for silverware during absences with fire and burglar proof vaults and 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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