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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented discussion on how a city should be run compares private corporations to municipal management. The piece argues for a strong single head, local democracy, and concerns about elections and authority, naming figures from Toledo Cleveland and Washington while exploring power, references, and civic judgment.
Youngsters flocked to Washington playgrounds for a grand opening at 5 PM with footballs swings chutes and games. Staffers Albert Chesley Chase Taylor and Fred Hoagland supervised a crowded scene as children enjoyed rides dives and activities, with a patriotic program planned for the Fourth and many visitors expected.
Twenty Ave members of the boys department and MCA left Washington to live in the open air at their summer camp near Annapolis. Veteran Army cook Gael T. Dik Harris will run the camp meals and supervise outdoor cooking and roasting. A structured daily program starts at 7 with a morning dip, Bible study, tent work, and meals, followed by swimming and a noon feast.
Judge Mullowny presided over three police court cases accusing bar operators of selling liquor without licenses. Defendants Ruben Johnson Thomas Tlanne and Horace Matthews were found guilty and fined about 1900 with workhouse terms ranging from two months to one year. Police used marked money to prove liquor sales.
A nine year old boy, Lincoln Seaver, son of Capt Thomas Seaver of the Salvation Army, drowned after losing hold of a rowboat in the lidal Basin near the old bathing beach. His companion, Harry Wiseman, age fourteen, attempted to tow him, but Seaver slipped under and did not survive. Wiseman rowed toward shore and was aided by rescue personnel as the tragedy occurred near 1223 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
The Columma Realty Company asked that a list of mandamus be issued to compel the district commissioners to approve the subdivision of unimproved property between Florida and Clifton Twelfth and Thirteenth streets northwest Gu itpesitr m. The company claims ownership and says the delay injures it by preventing subdivision and sale. Damages are alleged up to a large sum.
Mrs Milna Oppenheimer marked her seventieth birthday Sunday at home in Takoma Park with about 700 friends visiting to pay respects. Delegations from Deborah and Rebecca Lodge Daughters of Israel attended the daytime gatherings and the lawn lights and lanterns framed an elegant family celebration with multiple daughters and relatives from New York and the city.
John R Young clei of the District Supreme Court faces a demand from G G Brown iick of the State land board of Oregon for the return of deeds used as evidence in a land fraud case. The papers are said to be held at the request of Special Assistant District Attorney A L Pugh and A W Worthington counsel for Hyde to enable proper presentation of their client’s case at a motion for a new trial or potential appeal.
Capt Osborne H Oldroyd, who houses the Lincoln memorial collection, says Congress will authorize purchase at the next session. He has rejected large offers from J Pierpont Morgan and others, stating his aim is a national memorial in the house where Lincoln died and preserved relics for educational value.
Justice Warray held a hearing on a dispute involving Dr Taft who sold Lincoln relics for 300 dollars. Taft alleged Cohen kept part of the proceeds while Taft sought restitution and the case moved to Sept. 1. A second note reports 12 year old Filiett Campbell was hospitalized after a fall at Rock Creek embankment with concussion but noncritical condition.
Lawrence Cogsgrove a San Francisco based tattooer was fined $50 in police court yesterday for carrying concealed weapons and jailed in default. He was arrested Sunday by Policeman Springman with a 13 year old boy Herbert Myers son of merchant Andrew Myers of 183 Summit Street Baltimore. The boy says he came to Washington for a promised good position and Cogsgrove refuses to reveal his identity.
Murell B Frazier files suit through Marion A Frazier against the District of Columbia seeking 7200 to recover injuries from a May 13 bicycle accident on North Carolina avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets southeast. He says a water filled hole in the street caused his fall and that he had no knowledge of its existence.
The last in a series of District National Guard drills was held yesterday on the White House Ellipse. Maj Brookes led the First Separate Battalion as hundreds watched. Seven men received service medals including Private Felix J Cole and Sgt Samuel Gibson for Spanish and Philippine service. The battalion marched from its armory at 6:30 pm to the parade ground, the band playing as it formed, then the adjutant general pinned bronze medals on each recipient.
Newark reports United States Senator Thomas Watt testified before a grand jury in a perjury case against Mae Wood arising from a suit against the senator that collapsed weeks earlier. Witnesses included Lidward Roland and Edward C Hafeley. Hafeley testified the marriage certificate blanks were printed after the claimed date, while Mae Wood said the certificate was filled out soon after the ceremony.
In Montclair on June 29 children救 protest as Dan the collie at the Montclair Water Works faced removal for lacking a license. Dog Catcher and helper seized the dog, were mobbed by about 25 children who pelted them with dust, forcing release of the dog.
A stark verse depicts a small grim proprietor in a queer shop whose rhythmic hammering and white boxes drive a bleak holiday trade. It rails at the sorrow and fear of a nation while toiling through the street’s emptiness and curtained rooms. The poem laments commerce amid tragedy, where anonymous customers and muffled voices vanish in the holiday din.
Mrs Harriet E Noble files a bill of discovery against Crane Parris & Co seeking inspection of their books and details of stock purchases, sales, buyers' names, and market venues from 1900 onward. She alleges losses from margin advances and asks for examination of original entries and broker records.
Commissioner West approved appointments in the fire department upon Chef W oT Bell’s recommendation. Privates of class 1 promoted to class 2 at 1089 a year include Bray KL Hanback Will Ro Newton J Fought Pf F Phinpa T J Williams H H Morris n BE A Skinner W OH Nash G oS Bishop G Davenport L. Byiem Privates of class 1 at 960 a year include F F Burkley W OT Behrends & White WE Smear FR Linfoot RoC den G Thompson J aA Maylew J F Taompaon J oF Rek BD OR Moore W A Uryarly S O While O Lo Rose 7 TP Chpeland. Appointments take effect tomorrow.
Cleveland Ohio June 2 The condition of Representative James Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate continues to improve. He is reported to be recovering rapidly with temperature pulse and respiration normal.
Health Office record of deaths up to midnight June 79 includes numerous names with ages from hours to 85, listing street addresses across DC and surrounding areas. Notable entries include Joshua Dowbigean 29, Jane Arald 74, William Trower months, Georgianna Birch 60, Florence Donohue 66, Mary Lindsay Freedmeuse hospital patient 26, Catherine Brooksome aged and infirm WS years, and Rudolph Redman 14 8d at se. The list compiles names, ages, and residences for public health tracking.
Mrs J A Winterbottom reports a purse containing 85 to 90 dollars stolen near a large monkey cage at the Naval Hospital Zoo. Detectives doubt human suspects, raising questions about court warrants if the four footed residents turn out to be the culprits. previous monkey house robberies remain unsolved.
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