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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1908

Page

23

Kidney Cure Ad Says All Drugists Satisfied Backed

An old advertisement touts Mun Yon a special kidney cure promising money back if it fails and claims druggists stock the remedy for those with back pains or kidney and bladder trouble.

GHEAP SHOWS NOT BAD OTHERS SEE THE EVIL SIDE

Washington debates the impact of five and ten cent theaters on city youth. Judge William H DeLace, probation officer Rey Ho Copp and others report most venues are unfit for women and children while some see no demoralizing influence after visits and investigations.

Washington Womans Interdenomnational Missionary Union William H DeLaces Zed Copp DeLavey Otter Land Rey Mr Copps Womane Interdenomiational Missionary Union Askng API

Through Car Service Requests Referred to ICC

Citizens of Ashtwood and Bright wool Association seek through rail service from Roightwood and Petworth to central city. The plan also asks discontinuance of the Seventh street Florida avenue transfer point. The Interstate Commerce Commission would regulate street railways under the new act, with powers to enforce rules and prosecute violations.

Ashtwood Citizens Iaton Roightwood Petworth Interstate Commerce Commission Torstric Brightwool Citizens Association Seventh Street Florida Avenue Linoon Station Fier Street Railroad Company Columbia Interstate Commere Commission Commission

Homesick Motorist Pleads Speed Case

Clarence F Hackett appeared before Judge Mull charged with speeding on Pennsylvania avenue in wet conditions after a late night out. Witnesses said his car reached 80 mph though he claimed never more than 11 to 13 mph. He explained rain made him want to hurry home, citing homesickness and wet clothes. The court fined him forty dollars.

Clarence F Hackett Hackett Mull Pennsylvania Avenue Hacknett Lee

Building permits and values in District May report

Building Inspector Snowden Ashford reports May district building activity shows a decrease of 9 343 301. Permits issued total 749 000 with May largest values including 34 brick dwellings 15 500, 12 apartment houses 318 000, one store 8 060, and twelve units 3 000. Regional distribution totals 60 332 for all improvements and 88 820 for repairs across northeast southeast southwest northwest county.

Snowden Ashford Morrow Southwes Lob County

Bruen Home Moves to New Location in Old Waggaman Place

Bruen Home for dependent white children, grown out of forey quarters, relocates to 30 G Street Northwest in Old Waggaman Place. Established twelve years, it trains children for life with charitable donations supporting care and capacity. E F Fleck serves as superintendent with secretary Avo aiding. A lawn party for the children is planned on June 18 at the new site.

Bruen Wagga Nan Place G Street Gles E F Fleck Julian Burnett Avo

Five Years For Dr Leon Thompson in Criminal Court

Edward Sean Thompson alias Dr Leon was sentenced to five years in prison after a jury found him guilty of operating on Jillian Bryan. A motion for new trial failed. Bond was raised from 200 to a higher amount, and he remains jailed as a new trial is sought in connection with an alleged operation on Lillian Peltat.

Edward Sean Thompson Dr Leon Jillian Bryan Justice Barnard Wo Wien Harvard Stuart McNamara Thompsons Disault Bord Lillian Peltat

Assailant of Child Freed After Police Court Sentence

Lindsay Watson, 59, once convicted in a case involving seven year old Dorothy Wells, daughter of Sherman Wells, was released yesterday by order of Judge Kimball. The man, once a Washington representative for Carrera & Hasings, was said to have been freed at the parents' request. the child suffered injuries beyond shock. Watson was not considered mentally competent.

Lindsay Watson Dorothy Wells Sherman Wells Uo P Street Northwest J Srge Kimball Watson Waulson Washington Carrera & Hasings, Architects New York

Bequests to Clergy Under Will of Miss Nugent

The will of Miss Margaret Nugent, who died March 10, 26a Letreet Northwest, left bequests of $20 each to Rev P J O Cannl pastor of St Vincent de Pauls Church and Bishop O T Donohue of Wheeling West Virginia. Mrs Nora Dugan, who died May 2, left most of her estate to her husband Patrick Dugan, including substantial real estate in Georgetown. Mary V Dugan is named as a daughter beneficiary.

Rey P J Ocannl St Vinent de Pauls T Donohue Margaret Nugent Northwest Tae Nora Dugan Patrick Dugan Cer Tan Real Estate Georgetown Mary V Dugan

Breelon case and light penalty recommended by commissioners

The report notes Policeman P B Breeon of the Third precinct faced a leitering charge while on duty. Commissioners recommended reducing the fine to $10 and referred Breedon’s alleged untruthfulness to the police trial board for possible further investigation. A hearing occurred at the District building yesterday.

P B Breeon Leitering Whle Police Trial Board Pruate Breelons Breedon Sylvester

Lawn fete ends at Ascension Church event

The Rectors Aid Society of Ascension Church concluded its lawn fete and straw berry festival at 1 Massachusetts Avenue to benefit the Chaurois Electric Light Fund. Lanterns illuminated the lawn and cozy corners hosted by young women waitresses. The entertainment drew strong patronage. Rev Tenny leaves Chevy Chase Rex, O W Tenny of the Presbyterian Church at Chevy Chase has accepted presidency of the Presbyterian College at Helena Montana. He will be temporarily stationed at Chevy Chase. The pulpit next Sunday at Koom will be filled by Rev JT Hackett of New Jersey. Dr McKnight on Emergency Staff Drug EH Waring house surgeon at Emergency Hospital completes his term. Dr R S McKnight will succeed him after graduating from George Washington University. Summer Thirst 4 relieves Horsford's Acid Phosphate beverage.

Rectors Aid Society of Ascension Church Massachusetts Avenue Chaurois Electric Light Fund Womer Tenny Chevy Chase Rex W Tenny Presbyterian Church Thas Presbyterian College Helena, Mont Koom JT Hackett Mew Jersey McKnight EH Waring R_S McKnight George Washington

Tunnel to Station Plan Adds Beauty and Safety

John J Maxwell of 300 Maryland Ave SW urges shifting streetcar tracks underground to Union Station plaza. He argues tunnels would preserve the parklike beauty, reduce pedestrian risk, and allow cars to reach the station entrance safely via a concrete, lighted tunnel with widened platforms and covered steps.

John J Maxwell Maryland Avenue Union Station Maxwell Olso

Shriners Day Of Fun At Oasis Marshall Hall

Almas Temple Nobles hosted a charity celebration at Marshall Hall with boating games dancing and athletic events under Captain Frank E. Gibson. The annual event supported needy city residents with provisions as three boat trips carried women and children and athletes. Illustrious Potentate Roe Mulkerson and Recorder Harrison Dingman joined temple officials for afternoon racing and a late day boat run.

Frank E. Gibson Almas Mystic Shrine Oasis Marshall Hall Jas Charles “Wincalester Roe Mulkerson Harrison Dingman Imperial Potentate North America

City Bulletins and Advertisements in District Proceedings

District Supreme Court heard Robert Plitcock and Nora F Pitcock's absolute divorce request following their Hagerstown marriage of April 14 189?. Annie F Teller seeks 10000 damages as administratrix for George H Ja kaon killed in a March car accident at First and Hast Capitol streets against Washington Railway and Electric Co for alleged recklessness. Merchant ads promote low rates on loans at Mercantile Society and a crab feast at Schneider's with music. Local businesses advertise groceries, whisky, malt bread, insurance, and home goods including E F Tickel Co carpet services and Chicago Jewel gas ranges.

Robert Plitcock Supreme Court Nora F Pitcock Hagerstown The Mercantile Society F St Nw Young Hoson Loe Cotn Balman Pyies Annie F Teller George HE Ja Kaon Capitol District Supreme Washington Railway and Telectric Company Schneider

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