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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1910
Page
8
Fashion wears out apparel but Karlton Hats endure. Styles change each season yet the Karlton remains presentable to the last day. The hats are always popular and exclusive, especially among young men seeking clear style. Karlton quality in soft and derby shapes is available only here for $3.00.
The Antivaccination Society of the District of Columbia sues to compel Adams School admission for Carl Harris, a nonvaccinated 9 year old, arguing the vaccination requirement is unlawful. The District Supreme Court mandamus action names school board members and requests court order to admit the boy despite no vaccination. If upheld, the case may reach the United States Supreme Court. supporters vow to pursue the fight.
Maj. Sylvester opposes a NYPD measure encouraging sightseers to visit Chinese restaurants. He argues late hours and unescorted visits risk unbecoming sights and moral influence on young women. He insists police will continue to oppose girls visiting such places at late hours.
Ruth Etcher a six year old girl from 1166 Fifth street northeast was fatally burned yesterday afternoon when her dress caught fire while playing with matches. Her brother John 12 tried to help, she ran upstairs collapsing on the second floor. She was taken to Children's Hospital where doctors say she will not recover. Aunt Annie Buckley called for help and an ambulance assisted.
Mamie Wheeler was convicted in the Douglas police court for fracturing the peace following a disturbance with Lillie Carey. A policeman testified the din could be heard blocks away. Mamie claimed the quarrel arose from a singing duel with Carey and two songs, Barber Shop Chord and Lovey Joe, with Prudence Washington to judge. Each woman was fined $10.
Joseph Harris a negro was arraigned in police court charged as a walking blind tiger for selling gin and whisky to neighbors on Thir teen-and-a-half Street NW. Judge Pugh condemned police methods using informers and ordered Harris to post 3000 bail or spend six months in the workhouse.
In Criminal Court No. 1 yesterday John Miles and Robert Jones were found guilty of perjury with a sentence of two to ten years. Miles swore the bride to be Rachel Goodal was 19 when she was only 15, as the clerk questioned. An inquiry revealed Miles had a wife and children in Richmond. Attorney James A. O'Shea announced an appeal.
Conrad Grieb proprietor of a hotel was arraigned in police court on unlicensed bar charges. Captain Holmberger testified Grieb moved the bar within the hotel without license. Attorney Malcolm Hufty argued the license covered all hotel spaces. Judge Pugh ruled for Grieb and acquitted him.
The six Justices of the District Supreme Court will wear silk gowns modeled on the Court of Appeals chief justice and associates. A local tailor has the order and expects completion in under a month.
Fire at F. W. Schrumpf & Co. scrap paper warehouse on B Street Northwest kills one horse and injures two. Chief Wagner, Fire Marshal Nicholson, and Private Moxley led a rapid response with twenty hose lines from ten engines. Building owned by the national government, insured, $10,000 loss to structure and about $3,000 to stock.
The Wo man's Missionary Union of the Synod of Virginia begins its sixth annual four day session at Central Presbyterian Church in northwest Washington this evening at 8 o'clock. The notice also advertises local dining and unrelated business listings.
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