Quirky Washington Drunks Seized In Memorial Week Banter
Police report a wave of weekend intoxication as residents marred Memorial Day by drinking bizarre concoctions from bootleggers. Several defendants, including William H. Martin and John Swales, faced arraignment after public disturbances and odd behavior around street cars, stop signs, and station houses. Fines of 10 dollars led to jail time for ten days if unpaid.
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Washington
William H. Martin
Jacobs
Pour-anda-Half Street
Missouri Avenue Northwest
Waham
John Swales
Parkerson Bremerman
Seventh
John
Jamaica
Barnes
Bremerman
Elijah Wilbanks
Holmes
Elijah
Weapons Put 3 in Jail for Threats on Rose Dale
Three men faced six month sentences in jail after being charged by Judge Hardison. Elmore A. Lee admitted carrying a black jack and threatening a deckhand on the steamer Rose Dale, saying he feared being “whale.” James Lewis sought release claiming a life preserver, while Henry Chapman received six months for threats and assault including chasing his wife with a razor. Additional names listed appear as other detainees or witnesses.
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Rosedale
Elmore A. Lee
Hardison
Lee
Foggy Bottom
James Lewis
Final Day To Pay Taxes Amid Sun and Tide Table
Weather and tax notice wrap up the day with a sun and tide table and a reminder that all taxes must be paid by today to avoid penalties. The report notes forecast details for Washington DC Maryland Virginia, plus river and temperature data and a city bulletin on delinquent taxes.
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Man Seeks Probation After Theft For A Dollar
George Simms admitted stealing a raincoat claiming he needed a dollar. He had a prior larceny record and was given four months in jail on probation terms, while Silas Moyle reported his New York city car stolen from Thirteenth street between E and F streets NW, with police issuing a lookout.
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Draeger
Tim
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Temperance Avenue Northwest
Shelton
Henry Rogers
Henry
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George Harper
Connell
George
George Simms
Hardison
Simms
Silas Moyle
New York City
University Club
Thirteenth Street
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