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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1907

Page

19

Baltimore Reunion Ends Long Custody Quest for Lilian Adler

An Los Angeles man, Adler, traced his nine year old daughter Lilian to Baltimore after her mother took her to Washington and hid from court. In Corcoran Street boarding house the police recovered the girl, custody transferred to Mary Farnap of Baltimore, and Adler left with his daughter for Baltimore. An uncle, Victor Scruve, was briefly arrested in a related inquiry before dismissal.

Los Angeles Baltimore Lallian Corcoran Street Amer Cal Lilian California Adler Killian Balthmore Gay Street Douglas Board of Childrens Guardians Marylal Farnap Ehila Baitimore Victor Scruve Haltimore Lone Keplinger Adier Russia Aaron Titian

Three Men Hurt by Street Cars in Northwest Washington

Three men were injured in separate street car incidents yesterday in Northwest Washington. James Appleby, 32, of 100 Thirty-third Street NW, was knocked down at the Winconsin Avenue and street intersection and declined hospital care. John C Williams, 24, of 245 North Capitol Street, fell while crossing at Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street NW and was treated for injuries. Gaetano Platro, 30, working near Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventh Street NW, sustained a scalp wound after being struck by a street car and was sent to Emergency Hospital.

James Appleby J. C Walliams Gaetano Pietro Winconsin Avenue Street John C Williams North Capitol Street Pennsylvania Avenue Sixth Street Gaetano Platro Pennsylva Alg Avenue Seventh Street

Firemen Told to Abstain from Gambling by Dept Chief

The department was formally notified that no gambling is allowed among firemen and that the rule must be universally observed. The commissioner warned punishments will follow any detected infractions as captains report violations.

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Suit for Wire Victims at Flemer’s Drug Store

Legal steps will be taken in the District Supreme Court to recover damages for the deaths of Walter Sousa and Harry Candee killed by a live electric wire at Flemer’s drug store. Relatives dispute the coroner verdict and allege the transformer was neglected, claiming wiring should not have carried more than 110 volts. Charles Merillat and Thomas Bradley have been retained to prosecute for the Sousa and Candee estates.

Walter Sousa Harry Candee Ark District Supreme Court Flemer S Laura Cantice Basi Charles Oi Merillat Souxa Thomas Bradley Recurt Candee Bulding Wae Atere

Pharmacy Board Sued Over Pharmacist Registration

N Guyfer a city pharmacist filed mandamus in District Supreme Court to restore his name on the registered pharmacists rolls. He alleges his name was on the rolls before December 31, 1900, but his absence on the registration day caused his claim to be ignored by the board. Defendants include board members Franklin Hany Sarauel kitten Augustus C Taylor Lawis W Flemer and Fred T Hoffelfinger.

N Guyfer District Supreme Court Board of Pharmacy Miler Volla Jfrink Hany Sarauel Kitten Augustus C Taylor Lawis W Flemer Fred T Lieffelfinger Pharmacy Board Thy

Attempted killing on train targets conductor near Manassas

Yesterday a colored man fired five shots at Johnson, a Chesapeake and Ohio Railway conductor, on train No 8 between Catlett Station and Nokesville. One bullet grazed his skull, another went wild. The aggressor overwhelmed by the air crew escaped at Manassas and is believed to have boarded a Southern train at that point, with authorities seeking him in this city.

Warty Johnson Cheapenne Ohio Railway Cattett 5 Staion Nokeavile V Geanerado Manassas

Mixed School Proposal Sparks Brookland Debate

O T Taylor urges Brookland residents to accept a colored school, proposing alternatives if the main site harms property values. District Commissioner Macfarland rejects any mixed schooling concessions as the Brookland Citizens Association backs a Bunker Hill road location for minority students, citing site convenience and town demographics.

Brookland Vielnits Jérookiend Hamlin Street Brookland Cltivent Association Eliideen Talor Thas Macfarland Blacks and Citeens Association Asseria Te Town Aux Geste Bunker Hy Citizens’ Association Cenrua Bunker FA

Foul play suspected in Laurea Warren death in Lamond

An autopsy on Laurea Warren of Detroit Street northwest was reported as conducted yesterday at the Morgue. Authorities say foul play is suspected and her husband was arrested as investigators proceed with inquest proceedings. The case involves Brig Gen George Harris and the Columbian National Guard as officials plan a review of a military guard of honor tonight and tomorrow.

Laurea Warren Macfarland Detrois Street Meughts Lamond Macturland West de WA ‘Tolaci Warran George 1 Harries Alexander Warren Columbis National Guard Romio Harpers Ferry Washington

Red Nam Moc Quisey Outing at Luna Park

RedNam Moc Club leaders organize an excursion to Luna Park with a large turnout expected. Government officials and club president attend as the event is hosted by committees including H J Johnson and T H Jerking. Two police promotions and several building permits are also noted along with a time change for a southern railway schedule affecting Bluemont.

Luna Park Gar Crescent W H Bailey Pring Office Lub H A. Johnson T H Jerking J ‘T Ford

Maintenance suit and damages in District Supreme Court

Mrs Maory A Doherty of 131 South Capitol Street sues her husband John T Doherty in District Supreme Court for maintenance claiming his support of $80 weekly. Miss Minnie Lloyd sues Capital Traction Co for $4,000 damages for injuries from alighting a crowded car at Third Street and Pennsylvania Avenue on July 1. Justice Anderson signs decree legalizing the adoption of Annie H Raub by Dennis Kennedy. Charles Dennison, 13 East Capitol Street, injured in runaway wagon. left leg broken after fall. Dorothy Kit Tall, 3, of 10 Flint Street NW, falls from a window and is hurt. Velvet Creme popular at Velvet Velvet druggists.

Maory A Doherty South Japitol Treet District Supreme Court John T Doherty Doherty Musard Natreet Southeast End Chald'a Justice Anderson Disteleg Suspreme Yeatoring Annie H Raub Dennis Kennedy East Capitol Street

Young Sweethearts Elope Amid Parental Strife

Mina Maud Rolph and Martin Dinge eloped from 140 Third Street Northeast to Baltimore and Ohio Railroad emporium area. They wed at Rev H Schroeder's parsonage after a hurried courtship. Mrs Lucy Rolph struggled to stop the union while awaiting news of the couple’s return.

Capta Mina Maud Rolph Third Street Lucy B. Rolph Dingeo Rev H Schroeder Fourth Street Rolph Martin Tor Marta Werala Maud Lemon Schroeder North

Outing for Colored Children at Happy Days Camp

Twenty needy colored children accompanied by mothers went yesterday to the Happy Days Camp at Tuxedo. The outing, organized by the Associated Charities summer outings committee, is funded by donations deposited with Andrew Packer, treasurer of the general committee. Contributions from churches and individuals totalled several dollars, supporting the colored outings program.

Tuxedo Associated Charities Andrew Packer Camnel Mudidioc Jaman L Arthur Jonka Chrletian Bedeavor Society Third Baptist Church Henry Curtis Miss Glern Brown Dora Smith Mian AB. Tohneon FF Sscon Baptist Church Steves Baptist Chars Avery Mz Church New Dethai Bapelet Church Then Baptist Church Providence

Juvenile Playground Preliminary Contests Reported

Dr Henry S Cur u a supervisor of playgrounds announced the results of five preliminary contests for the public playgrounds tournament. Northwest ground led 68 61 over Delaware Avenue ground while Ludlow beat Neighborhood 45 0. Winners include Toole Ward Beochert Jobson Kener Manger Jobosm Beaenert Wodneley W Beau Wier Davin Hobinaon Glenge Weegman Ryan Folly Vanderseatar Flak Malm Dwyer Nick son Swaile Willa James Johnson Clar ence ixom James Green Willan Hodge James Wills Harry Johnson Hall clarence Wixco Adobasan. Northwest Delaware avenue girls score canceled due to discourtesy shown to visitors.

Henry S. Cur- U North Capitol Towers School Jefferson School Delaware Avenues Ludlow van Ness Park FG Toole Beochert Jobson Kener Manger Beaenert Beau Wier Tery Davin Hobinaon Lenge Weegman Ryan Folly Vanderseatar Heany Winters Kismy Healt Dwyer Nickson Swaile Willa Jame A Johnson Clarence James Green Willan Hodge James Wills Harry Johnon Hall Clarence Wixco Adobasan Northwest Playground

Filipino Apathy Noted In Manila Election Candidacy

War Department dispatch from Manila reports apathy among Filipinos in the first Manila popular Assembly election to be held next Tuesday. Of about 25 000 population only 372 voters registered, including 66 Americans. Despite higher educated rates, registration is far below earlier provincial turnout, surprising Insular Bureau amid calls for popular government.

Mentia Bureau of Insular Affairs Manila Popular Assembly Puiip Islands

Public Well Closures Spark Meeting and Debate

Citizens gathered Wednesday night to protest the closing of numerous public wells amid health concerns. Commissioner Wacfarland affirmed the urgency following a March report by the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service, condemning shallow wells as dangerous and urging immediate closure to avert a typhoid outbreak.

Essioner Marie Wacfarland Commission Public Health and Marine Hospital Service Highert Health Authority Cet Macfarland Public Health and Marina Hospital Service

Attempted Child Abduction Sentenced by Judge Mills

Haymony Kidwell was yesterday morning ordered by Judge Mills to pay a fine of 20 dollars or serve sixty days in jail after attempting to steal the infant child of Mrs. Jennie Towerson. The mother confronted him at the scene and he attacked her before insisting on keeping the child, and he attempted to deter others from intervening.

Haymony Kidwell Mills Jennie Towerson Jim Thaef George Lee Mitts Pallent Court

Washington Pistists Club Outing At Great Pudia

Florists and plant retailers closed yesterday for the Washington Pistists Club grand annual outing at Great Pudia. More than persons gathered for a jollification with specials on decorated cars and a lively athletic program. Winners included Frank Fleury Miss Marie Bissett Poiret Featherstone Miss Eva B Cooke David Burlar Miss Saunders Oliver Beveridge San Simmons and George Cooke. Committee: George C Shaffer ET Kramer Charles McCauley.

Washington Pistists Club Great Pudia Cara Georgetown Frank Fleury Marie Bissett Poiret Featherstone Eva B Cooke David Burlar Miss Saunders Messrs. Oehmuller Johnson Oliver Beveridge San Simmons George Cooke George C Shaffer ET Kramer Charles McCauley

Kemp's Defalcation Claims And Police Games Revenue

Police say Kemp embezzled funds from an insurance trust. Athletic games by the department raised enough money to cover all beneficiary claims. The money was deposited in a bank and will be paid out to claimants in a few days.

Police Department Kemp

Mexico Returns Prisoner Report On Kidnapping Case

The Department of Justice reports to the State Department on the kidnapping of Marivel Sarabla, a Mexican, taken from Douglas, Arizona and hauled across the river in an automobile while awaiting extraction proceedings. It states she is in Mexican custody and that several parties have been indicted in the Arizona grand jury. The department has ordered a thorough prosecution of those guilty. Also mentioned is a separate case where George Lee, who tried to steal 15, was fined five dollars and sentenced to three months in jail.

Department of Justce Department of Justice State Department Fits Marivel Sarabla Jant Douglas Arizanil Tne Department of Justloe Sarahla Hag Arizona Arizona Grand Jury Ordera

City Bulletins and Local Notices Update

City residents are advised of local announcements including Pension for a fallen officer widow, and Monday office schedules for Engineer Commissioner Jay J Morrow. Also advertised are baked goods and household items from local merchants, with notes on Kodak film services and a hotel visit by Morrow.

Morrow Jay J Morrow Army Chamberlin

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