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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1908

Page

17

Court Orders Spankings For Water-Soaking Boys

In Coltumna District Judge DeLacy sentences Horatio Hewitt Paul Hewitt and Alfred Agnew for water squirting at passersby. Fathers ordered to administer punishments at home with Probation Inspector Zed H Copp to witness and report. The court aims to ensure full punishment and oversight of the spanking.

Zed H. Copp Mr. Hewitt Horatio Paul Mr. Agnew Alfred Mr. Copp Horalio Moratlo

Policemen as Inspectors Under Child Labor Law

Commissioners will enforce the new child labor act by appointing two policemen as inspectors. West and Maj Sylvester support the plan, noting salaries were not provided by Congress. The board awaits salary details and departmental capacity before final approval.

Commissioner West Maj. Sylvester Macfarland Congress West Mr. West Maj Dylvester Marrow

Indicted on two counts for assault to kill wife

George Hibbard a navy yard machinist living near Sixth and Gast streets northwest was indicted on two charges assault with a dangerous weapon and assault with intent to kill He allegedly attacked his wife with a knife on May 12 slashing her head and neck She was not expected to live and he attempted suicide The couple had not lived together for some time and the assault occurred at 41 BR street northwest Also named in true bills are Victoria Brunner Harry Limonston Daniel Williams Roy L Smith Matilda Jones Emanuel Thomas Moses Smith James E Davis Joseph Hickerson James Grainger J Austin Charles Smith Frank Trowbridge Nellie John others Most cases will likely be postponed until fall as court adjourns for summer.

George Hibbard Navy Yard Sixth and Gastreets Northwest Grand Hibbard Harry Twyman Josep Hickerson Emanuel Thomas Moses Smith James E. Davis James M. Wheipley James Grainger J. Austin Justin Austin Charles Smith Frank Trowbridge Nellie John

Useful Hints 10 Housekeepers Jap-a-lac use

A vintage style note highlights Jap-a-lac for preserving and beautifying homes. It covers doors, windows, porch furniture, wicker, water pipes, frames, rails, picture frames, and even old autos. The guide promotes near color matching and notes low cost and ease of application for nonexperts.

Closing arguments in land frauds case conclude in court

United States District Attorney Baker delivered the governments closing in the Hyde Benson Schneider and Dimond land frauds trial as Justice Stafford prepares to charge the jury after seventy days of testimony. Defendants’ final argument, led by Worthinghom, argued that a general conspiracy must be proven and that any acts by the defendants targeted a common end. The judge’s charge is expected to take most of the morning, then the jury will retire. Also note an ad invites readers to Chesapeake Beach this weekend.

United States Baker Hyde Benson Schneider Dimond Stafard Worthinghom Virde Justice Stafford Chesapeake Boach

City Weights and Measures Receipts Top May Totals

Col William C Haskell sealer of weights and measures reported to the Commissioners that May receipts totaled 2623 72. The breakdown covers weights and measures 87 62 farmers markets produce 347 70 Eastern Maryland Western Georgetown rents 29 50 529 9680. Also notes civil service exam date July 27 and police appointments for M J Rehey William B Clarke and Thomas Dunn.

William C. Haskell Eastern mar@y Western Georgetown Maj. Sylvester West M. J. Rehey William B. Clarke Thomas Dunn Chica Jews Bescue Moddiman

Unsafe old Government Printing Office building to be condemned

Public notice reveals the dilapidated Government Printing Office Building at North Capitol and H streets is likely to be condemned and torn down after Col C S Bromwell leads safety investigations. Leech, sworn in as Public Printer, warned the structure endangers workers and stores junk and heavy discarded machinery with floors deteriorating to six inches or more. A report will decide final action within months. Take 2:80 train for Chesapeake Beach Saturday 26c Sunday 50c round trip. see ad page 1.

North Capitol H Streete Col. C. S. Bromwell Leech Chesapeake Beach

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