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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1909
Page
39
Woman and husband freed on charges of running a speakeasy. Herman faces a heavy fine or jail. Lucy Lucas attempts to destroy evidence en route to the station.
Police raided multiple homes in Washington on Sunday finding whisky gin and beer and arresting George Tubman Annie Tubman and Charles Norman for selling liquor without a license. A staged stool pigeon operation led to recovered marked money and coins. Norman was fined 250 or six days in jail while the Tubmans were discharged. Additional confrontations involved Lucy Lucas and two street preachers amid disorderly conduct trials and a poolroom crackdown with three arrests and bail posted.
The Southwest Civic Association protests the use of the McCormick School building for carpentry and sewing classes amid sanitary concerns. A city committee, led by Capt. William Kelly and Dr William Woodward, found the facility suitable for manual training with about 20 students, noting adequate heating and ventilation. A report was sent to the association.
Booker T Washington urged Howard University medical students to raise the number of Black physicians to meet demand and to uphold professional standards. He noted current ratios and emphasized the mission to teach health to the Black community. Washington will stay for several days as other departments begin sessions.
Mrs Marla Edwards 72 and her daughter Catherine Edwards were arrested in Chicago for passing bogus hotel checks in Philadelphia and here. Catherine was convicted and sentenced to one year. Marla was acquitted but to face trial on a 123 dollar Willard Hotel check charge. Edwards claimed ignorance of her daughter's actions and seeks to persuade District Attorney Baker.
The Shoemaker Company through attorney Henry E B Davis filed in the Supreme Court against landlord Frank A Munsey to appoint a new commission to appraise leased property. The case challenges the prior valuation used for a ten year lease and argues it differs from independent expert appraisals.
Dr W Tindall proposes opening a section of Potomac Park near the municipal bathing beach as a football field to attract Washington high school players. He with Dr Hudson plans heating a pool for athletes, hoping War Department support and local funding to secure a boiler and staff for use during fall.
Dominican priests led by Rev M A Waldron OP celebrated a solemn high Mass at the Franciscan monastery in Brookland to mark the founder of the Franciscan Order St Francis of Assisi. Apostolic delegate attended with Franciscan friars and numerous priests, deacons, servers, and choir members assisting in liturgical rites.
North Washington Citizens Association submits streets needing payment for repairs in the northwest section. Commissioners may include costs in next fiscal year budget. Streets listed include T Street Northwest from Second to Rhode Island Avenue and North Capitol Street to Flagler Place. Other segments cover W Street and Adams Street areas and Channing Street to Fifth Street.
On the recommendation of A FR Mc Gonegal the commissioners in his department have made changes effective immediately. J Fennell appointed inspector of plumbing at 1200 per year. Wiliam H Marsh assistant inspector at 150 per year. William A Sparrow inspector of fittings at 100 per year. William L Maraden sewer tapper at 1000 per year. Samust Tapp temporary assistant inspector at 2.25 a day. Charles B Matthews appointed temporary assistant inspector at the day.
In a puverey street urban notice style summary, Mrs Virginia Hibbs filed for absolute divorce from Benjamin Ebbs in the Supreme Court yesterday. Allegations include adultery desertion ill treatment and nonsupport. Custody of two children requested. co respondent named.
Park View Citizens' Association urged a northward extension of fire limits to include Park View. Recommendation to commissioners details Park Road to Georgia Avenue then Newton Place to Soldier Home grounds. Assistant engineer Captain William Kelly supported granting the request.
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