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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1909
Page
31
Woman and husband freed from charges of running a speakeasy. Herman faces a heavy fine or jail. Lucy Lucas attempts to destroy evidence on the way to the station.
Sunday in the police court magistrate Aukam handled cases from a city wide speakeasy crackdown. George Tubman Annie Tubman and Charles Norman faced liquor sales without license at 17 G Street SW. Coins found in a suspect mouth revealed marked money from the sting. Norman fined 250 or six days, others discharged. Lucy Lucas faced a trial after police found whisky and beer at her residence. Two preachers and other locals were jailed for disorderly conduct after clashes and poolroom raids.
The Southwest Civic Association objects to using the McCormick School for carpentry and sewing classes citing unfitness. A sanitary committee report says the building is suitable for manual training with about 20 students, and heating and ventilation meet the needs. The report has been sent to the association.
Booker T Washington spoke at Howard University Medical School urging a doubling of black doctors to serve black patients. He warned students to maintain professional standards and highlighted the need for 2,600 black physicians in America. Other department openings followed, with Thirkield and Ewell addressing students as dentistry, pharmacy, and ideological programs began.
Mrs Marla Edwards, 72, and her daughter Catherine Edwards faced charges for passing bogus checks on hotels in Philadelphia and here. Catherine was convicted and sentenced to a year in the penitentiary, while Marla was acquitted in Chicago and later awaits arraignment and transfer to Pennsylvania authorities.
Through attorney Henry E B Davia the Shoemaker Company files in the Supreme Court against landlord Frank A Munsey to appoint a new commission to appraise the property leased by the Shoemaker concern from Mr Munsey. The case centers on valuation for a ten year lease and disputes a prior commission's accord with expert real estate appraisers.
Dr William Tindall and Dr William Hudson propose opening a section of Potomac park near the municipal bathing beach as a football field to attract Washington players. They expect War Department support and aim to heat pool water with a boiler to aid athletes, with funds to heat and supervise usage during fall.
Dominican priests led a Solemn High Mass at the Franciscan monastery in Brookland commemorating St Francis of Assisi founder of the order. Apostolic delegate attended with Franciscan and Dominican friars serving and honoring the liturgy including compline benediction and the Transitus ceremony. Numerous clergy and lay leaders participated in the rites and organist Henry Ignatius Smith led the music.
The North Washington Citizens Association asks commissioners to include street repair costs in next year’s budget. They list T Street NW from Second to Rhode Island, North Capitol Street tram 7 to Channing, W Street NW from North Capitol to Flagler Place, W Street from North Capitol to Flagler Place, Adams Street NW from North Capitol to Second, and Channing Street NW from North Capitol to Fruit Street. The proposal will be considered by the commissioners.
On the recommendation of A F R Mc Gonegal district inspector of plumbing the commissioners made changes effective immediately. New appointees include J Fennell assistant inspector at 1200 per year, Wiliam H Marsh assistant inspector at 120 per year, William A Sparrow inspector of fittings at 35 per year, William L Maraden sewer tapper at 1000 per year, Samust Tapp temporary assistant inspector at 2.25 per day, and Charles B Matthews temporary assistant inspector at the day.
Mrs Virginia Hibbs sued her husband Benjamin Ebbs in the Supreme Court for absolute divorce on adultery desertion ill treatment and nonsupport naming a co respondent. The couple have two children and custody is sought for the wife. A note on local advertisements follows with varied listings and notices.
The District plans to extend fire limits north to include Park View. A. Muddiman & Co. appears in stray text while Capt. William Kelly, assistant engineer commissioner, suggested granting the Park View Citizens' Association request. The recommendation specifies Park Road to Georgia Avenue, then north to Newton Place and east to the Boldier Home grounds.
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