Addresses Taken Not Necessary in Washington Police Practices
A Washington reporter notes police do not record detainee addresses, contrasting with other cities like St. Louis where blotters include addresses. Examples show benefits of keeping addresses to locate lodging houses and AR rest locations, aiding investigations and arrests. The piece argues lack of address records hampers crime control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Washington
Cronks
Tne
Robert M. Reker
Carrol Institute
Mullen
Baker
Carrington
John Doe
Red Cross To Meet At Belasco Theater Next Friday
The District of Columbia Red Cross will hold a 430 p.m. meeting at the Belasco Theater to explain Red Cross work. Speakers include William H. Taft, David A. DeArmand, Simon Wolf, Miss Mabel T. Boardman, Col. Valery Howard, Captains Lynch and other Army officers with East Asian war service. Admission is free by ticket from the Red Cross office, Room 826, Colorado Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belasco
District of Columbia
American National Red Cross
Belasco Theater
Red Cross
William H. Taft
David A. DeArmand
Congress
Simon Wolf
Mabel T. Boardman
Valery Howard
United States Army
Manchuria
Motorman Sues for 15000 In Damages After Collision
Will iam J. Carter sues Allan L. McDermott as receiver of City and Suburban Railway Company for 15000 dollars in Circuit Court No 1. Carter, a former motorman, was injured December 12 149 at Hyattsville Maryland after his car struck the rear of a car displaying no markings. Attorneys Merillat and Richardson represent Carter. Douglass and Hoover represent the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Wright
William J. Carter
Allan L. McDermott
City and Suburban Railway Company
Carter
Hyattsville
U. WW. Merillat
M. Richardson
UCA
Journeymen Plumbers Win Licenses and Strike
Several licensed plumbers begin operating shops after licenses were issued and master plumbers adopt an open shop policy. Journeymen may seek aid from the United Association of Gasfitters. Also noted is a minor accident on K Street Southwest and a Saturday pushcart pedlar roundup at Seventh and D Streets Southwest with four men arrested on obstruction charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journeymen Plumbers
United Association of Gasfitters
Gasfitters
Wiliam Merrick
United Association
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Seventh
Teter Chocolas
George Monte
Michael Mattaeus
Nicholas Secalamus
Doyle to be lieutenant in Third Precinct
Sergeant A B Doyle of the Third Precinct will become lieutenant of police succeeding James A Moore. Promoted on strong merit, Doyle is 35 with 15 years on the force and is hailed as the department’s handsomest cop. The vacancy will be filled by Sergeant John J Whalen, with Policeman John J Holinberger succeeding Whalen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Precinct
Moore
A. B. Doyle
James A Moore
Ars
Sylvester
Doyle
Leutenant
Washington
Police Fore
Aing
John J. Whalen
John J. Holinberger
Servier
Baltimore
Ohio
R. R
Ta. m
Tanner
Pullman
Jones Engraving Company
Star
John 3. Kelly
Center Market
9Th St.Wing
Konat Beet
Delmonico
Kramer
Maurice J. Colbert
ASK REHEARING OF GASE Commissioner Case on Street Narrowing
The District Commissioners seek a rehearing after the Court of Appeals ruled they cannot diminish street width on G street northeast between Fourth and Fifth streets. The Northeast Citizens Association had sued to prevent narrowing. the appeals court held the control power does not include such authority. A motion for rehearing and a brief citing additional cases were filed yesterday by the corporation counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Commissioners
District Court of Appeals
Streste
Corporation Counsel
Court of Appeals
Northeast Citizens’ Association
Mason N. Richardson
District Supreme Court
G Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Favor Street Railway Bill Likely in DC Senate
The District Commissioners report favoring a new streetcar line through the Favor Street area as desirable for residential districts. They propose amendments including a money guaranty and funding for Branch avenue widening to be done by the District, advocating extension of existing lines over new charters. George W. King's funeral set for 8 PM at 1692 Thirty-first Street with Masonic services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger
District Committee of
Senate
Haat Washington Heights Railroad Company
East Washington Heights Traction Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Minnesota Avenue
Comralasionera Bay
Branch Avenue
Columbia
George W. King
George W. Khe
Thirty-first Street
Mr. King
Georgetown
Body of Mrs. Peabody Sent to New York for Burial
Following the funeral yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Kate F. Peabody the body was sent to New York for burial. She died Tuesday night at her home 2311 Pirat Street Northwest and was the widow of William Peabody aged seventy four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody
New York
Kate F. Peabody
Pirat Street
William Peabody
Sneak thieves strike city in wave of petty robberies
A surge of burglaries across Washington shows a professional gang at work. Victims include Mrs. Hannon at 634 New York Avenue NW where turquoise ring valued around 50 dollars vanished while away. Raymond Acton of 918 King Street Alexandria lost a gold watch from a crowd. Power house wire cut and seventy five feet of copper plus a thirty pound sleeve stolen. Overcoats, cuff buttons, and a shoplifter targeting Saks Biers yielded multiple losses. A bicycle valued at five dollars disappeared from 1417 North West, the same week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ias
Potomac Electro Power Company
H. S. Brown
Bond
Mr. Brown
I. J. Wilson
Second Street
City Bulletins and Local Notices Include Permits and Listings
Inspector Ashford issued a building permit to W. L. Browning for a two story frame house at 3212 Newark Street with Hunter & Bell as architects and John Simpson & Son as builders, cost estimated at 6500 dollars. Also noted are an ore exhibit at Giddings & Steel 312 Pa. Ave NW and assorted local ads, obituaries, and society notices including the will of Anna Cook, church events, transportation schedules, and business notices from various downtown addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashford
W. L. Browning
Newark Street
Hunter & Bell
John Simpson’ & Son
Giddings & Steel
Pa. Ave
Virginia
Ave
Pyles
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Saks
Saks & Company
Seventh Street
Pillsbury-Washburyn Flour Mills CO
Washington Branch
N. W
Lawrence Furniture Co
Fourteenth Street
NN. W
Horn
Washington Gas Light
16Th Sr. N
Faber People
Aggerted
A. P. Andrews Paper CO
Louisiana Avenue
D Street
A. J. B. Larkin
Hubbard Heating Co
F Street
M. W
Norman
City and Suburban Company
Davy Murphy
Xth
K Streets
Dr. E
David
Noutheast
Gase
Appellate Division
Washington Heights Company
D. J. Kaufman
New York Avenue House
Power House
Saks Bers
Ftfe
Perkins
G. L. Bailey
Root
Shar & Luchs
Thirteenth Street
City Bulletins
Anna Cook
Sarah E. Smith
Anna Erey
John H. Cook
Charles A. Cook
Velati
9Th St
R. BR
Bedell M'rg. Co
D St. N. W
Willie Nelson
Mellor Newman
Trinity Church
New York City
First Congregational ‘Church
Tenth and Streets
Howard
Howard University
Oliver M. Randolph
P. Davis
M. A. Morrison
Ocen Taylor
J. M. H. Young
T. Moran
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Rain Coats & Cravenettes
Goodyear Rain Coat Co
Ninth Street
Herrmann
Pyayau
Avenuue
Grosner
A. W
C.& P. Telephone Co
Twelfth Street N. W
R Street N. W
J. Maury Dove
Eral
Ted
FM. W
Burchell’s
George E. Hebbard
T. Walker Sons
20Th Street N
Phane M
Rite Frame St Wickless
A. Eberly’s Sons
7Th St
Ceres
Maryland Club
John J. Magruder
Connecticat Ave
K St
Regal
Washington Store
Penna. Ave
N.W
Potomac Electric Power Co
4Th St. N. W
Garde
Nionsparrer di Chiy
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