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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
31
A brief catalog note presents a Raincoat priced at 15 dollars as an example of value and styling across the line. It states the coat is suitable for rain and fair weather, pairing practical use with fashion, while noting other raincoats in the collection range from 32.50 to 35.00 dollars.
Officials insist roundabout $1 rewards must pass through superior hands. Policemen may accept but must report and turn over rewards, with final disposition via the department. A recent case shows strict adherence to the chain as reward handling moves up from Private Stott to precinct command and the inner superintendent.
The funeral of Senor Don Eduardo de Beistegui, third secretary of the Mexican legation, who died Thursday night at his Benedick apartments, will be held Sunday afternoon at St Matthew's Catholic Church. Ambassador Creel is away. Joss F Godoy, chargé d'affaires, handles arrangements. Beistegui, born in Parla September 14, 188?, served in London before becoming third secretary. His brother Miguel is Mexican Minister to Chile. cousin Juan de Beistegui is Minister to Spain.
Proposals opened for a twelve four-room structure south of 14th Street with 104000 appropriated, plus plans for a sixteen-room Mount Pleasant building and a Fourth Street northwest colored school near Howard University. Fireproofing not required due to limited funds. costs about 13 cents per cubic foot. A congressional report notes future D.C. schools over two stories should be fireproof, per Engineer Commissioner Morrow and Treasury Supervising Architect Taylor.
Privates F J Drum and D C Donahue of the Third precinct appeared before the Commissioners at a public hearing appealing the police trial board findings which sentenced them to dismissal for testifying falsely after pleading guilty to entering a building in violation of regulations. Their attorney urged consideration of their guilty pleas and prior good records. the Commissioners took the matter under consideration.
Commissioners oppose licensing stokers firemen and water tenders in the District noting engineers license all steam plant operators. They argue licensing this class adds no public or owner benefit and cite oversight by engineers during boiler and engine operation. Referred by Representative Smith, the bill faces adverse recommendation amid plans for Sixth Street Northwest and highway work.
President Roosevelt slated to hear an appeal next week for Joseph Paolucci condemned to be hanged March 2 for the 1906 murder of Elizabeth Dodge. Paolucci, only eighty pounds, faces death by strangulation if the lap is carried out. doctors deem the method unfit for his frail condition. Wilton Lambert, counsel, argues for mercy on humanity grounds as Paolucci may die within thirty days from consumption.
Philip Prynch formerly of 1224 New Jersey avenue northwest died yesterday at Emergency Hospital from epilepsy after a fall on a street between Ninth and Tenth streets. He staggered, refused hospital, then collapsed again. His body not yet moved to the morgue as the Bartenders Union assists in locating his relatives.
Prohibition oath taken as part of new requirements for fire department recruits. Whittany must affidavit six months no alcohol and pledge five years total abstinence before temporary appoints. Law School Debate Tonight discusses whether labor unions promote welfare with speakers from Oklahoma Virginia and DC.
Justice Stafford in Criminal Court No 1 yesterday vowed to rid the city of bad characters by public examples of long terms at hard labor. Gilbert Lewis received fifteen years for murder in Georgetown 1907, a verdict short of life due to jury choice. John W Newby got fifteen years for attempted felonious assault on a colored woman after luring girls from home. Nicholaus Warren was given twenty years for murder in the second degree. Adam Lawson noted for grand larceny. William Green colored got twenty years for theft involving sewing machines. Monroe Burrell received three years for pocketknife assault. all reflecting a crackdown on violent crime and victim protection.
Mam A Moore and others sue David Moore and Roy J Moore in District Supreme Court seeking partition of a large city estate valued around 360000. The suit states John Moore died in 1884 and heirs claim a life lease to Mary E Cooper ended, with many heirs and properties on MW Street and Louisiana Avenue. Court action pursues sale of the property to divide proceeds and to require David Moore to account for 3900 in rents alleged to have been collected.
John Warden a Post Office Department clerk was indicted for allegedly embezzling a letter during transit. The case notes missing letters from the dead letter division and Decoy letters, with Warden charged under a statute penalizing embezzlement of a letter. Crowder was indicted for forging a money order indorsement to obtain $10.
Chief Justice Clabaugh refused to grant an injunction against Maj Richard Sylvester and Capt Hoardman to stop police from interfering with meetings of a local Scottish Rite Masons lodge. Dr A P Riedel and other officers filed suit after a raid at their Fifth and G streets NW headquarters about two months ago. Riedel was brought before the Police Court on an information charging obtaining money under false pretenses. the case remains pending.
Harry Wimsatt surrendered with counsel and posted 3000 bond after indictment for conspiracy to defraud in a car ticket scam. Indicted with Andrew L Lucas and Charles F Tabler of Ithaca, DA Baker to set trial date. Sister beneficiary Lucy J Moxle’s will names sister Elizabeth King as sole heir.
Henry Godsey a clerk in the Internal Revenue Bureau was fined $10 after a Police Court appearance on a concealed weapon charge. He was arrested by Officer Putman Thursday night at the Uggs House amid an incident where he allegedly drew the revolver on a colored bell boy. Godsey claimed he owned the weapon for about twenty years but had never carried it before, intending to take it home to Kentucky and had placed it in his pocket as a precautionary measure.
A collage of notices shows furniture bids for a new municipal building and various ads. Items include Malt Bread health claims, grocer promos, lent meal sales, sermons in Chicago and Washington venues, church fundraisers, cosmetics, investment offers, and Heurich Beer sales through Arlington Bottling.
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