The Tail of a Mule in Police Court Oddities
A quirky police court session recounts The Tail of a Mule play reenactment where James Holmes, playing the mule’s handler, confronts the animal and Special Agent Thomas of the Humane Society intervenes. Other cases include George Reid’s reduced sentence for drunkenness, a craps raid with Italians from Moonshine alley, and arrests for gambling, vagrancy, and theft in Georgetown and nearby precincts.
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Aukam
James Holmes
Holmes
Agent Thomas
The
Humane Society
Thomas
Columbus Day Observed Across States With Ceremonies
Columbus Day marks the discovery of the western continent with observances across Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Connecticut Illinois Michigan Colorado California Montana and Missouri. The Knights of Columbus organized the commemorations postponing the formal Discovery Day service to Sunday October 17 at St Pauls Church with the Rev John Marhay CS BP delivering the address. Preparations continue for a reception October 31 honoring James A Flaherty of Philadelphia chosen supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus in the United States.
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Christopher Columbus
Pennsylvania
Nework
New Jersey
Connecticut
Tlinuis
Miccigan Colorado
California
Montana
Missouri
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columus
St Paul's Catholic Church
John Marhay CS BP
St. Thomas Aquinas’ College
Addres
Brant
James A. Flaherty
Philadelphia
United States
Special offer on D. D. D. Prescription skin wash
Advertises a cheap special on D. D. D. Prescription for eczema and skin diseases. Claims instant relief and near term cure with a year decade long success record. Promotes bottles at Henry Jivans and People's Drug Store in Washington DC with a seven cent price and signoff by the local merchant.
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Chicago
D. D
Henry Jivans
F Street Northwest
People’s Drug Store
Seventh Street Northwest
Teachers Receive District Salaries Early in Year
The 1,00 teachers in the District public schools received their first month salaries, totaling over $5000. Disbursement staff led by Loula Wilson cut red tape and completed payroll two days earlier than last year. Special teachers had to visit Mr Wilson's office to collect their checks.
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Loula
Wilson Jdls
Tiey
Wilson
Xr Wilson
Waste plan tour to glean ideas for Washington disposal
Washington officials will study Milwaukee’s 300000 ton garbage plant to adopt better refuse disposal. Commissioner West and James M Wood will tour leading cities to gather methods. Milwaukee’s system uses one plant for all disposal and power making, contrasting Washington’s multiple contracts policy.
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Washington
Milwaukee
Commissioner West
James M Wood
A. B Cargill
Health Department of
Woodward
South
West
Wood
Ict Milwaukee
Cargill
Health Office Changes Transfer and new appointments
On the recommendation of Health Officer Woodward the following charges will be made in the personnel of the District health department effective October 16 Arthur Woodland transferred from sanitary and food inspector to assist in the enforcement of milk and pure food laws returning to permanent status as temporary probationary period ends. Curtis E Gresham appointed sanitary and food inspector vice Woodland transferred. Also mentions approved tenants for Bridges and taxicabs and a stylist and luxurious ready on the minute Ter NM Ugo.
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Woodward
Distict Health Department
Ocober
Arthur
Woodland
McAuley
Mc Woodland
Curtis E Gresham
Oppose sneezing powders probe by city officials
Proprietors of six cent theaters report boys dispersing sneezing and itching powders to disrupt shows. Corporation counsel investigates legality of selling such powders to druggists. If no law exists, commissioners may draft regulations to curb sale and use. Also notes Peary and Cook’s Cash to the North Pole comic offer.
Citizens Form Association to Incorporate North Chesapeake Beach
North Chesapeake Beach residents meeting at Maj Williams cottage adopted a resolution to form a permanent citizen’s association and seek incorporation as a town. A committee of John Shaw Dr Pero and Mr Cady will provide members with information on citizenship. The charter of Ocean City was read and a charter visit to the city was agreed to perfect incorporation. Next meeting set for November 6.
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North Chesapeake Beach
Maj. Williams
Permanent Citizen's Association of
John Shaw
Pero
Cady
Associataon
Ocean City
Griest
License to Wed Colored Girl Reported in Local Parish
A license to wed was issued yesterday for Charles H Wyant and Luelle Russell. The minister Rev J H Wobenaon claimed no knowledge of the couple. Wyant formerly served in the 7th coast artillery. Russell had lived in Washington, California, and Mexico in the past year. Police report mentions a trolley crash nearby with injuries and various local notices and advertisements interwoven.
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Frederick Plabum
Aukam
F Street
Plubom
Aukom
Washington Asylum For
Charles H Wyant
Luelle Russell
J H Wob‘enaon
Northeast Baptist Church
Colored
Wyant
7Th Coast Artillery
Washington
Sheban
California
Mexico
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Bole Agents
Braz Shire
Karlton
Penns. Ave
Morsell
Johnson, Frog
Dea
Conservatory
Tahari Stan
Joseph Averbach
Priestley
Friedlander Bros
Noalco
Randle Highlands
White House
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Ronde Higalanas
Kapitol
Dupont Cirele Lota
Fom
Peymienca
Nealty Co
Keeley
Keeley Institute
North Capital Street
Washington, D
Nambers Eleo
District of Maryland, Columbia
Plubum
Aplain
George Reid
Fim
Jast
George
Georgie
Lauren and
Mahanoy
Dalys Court
Sui
Pat” Creagh
Walters
Sert Lord
Edward Stuart
Ervine
Kate Glasgow
Folleaman Murphy
Gir
Aubum
Agent Massie
Prisoners’ Ald Society
Crittenton
Ernest Deans
Church of the Holy Trinity
Georgetown
Mullowny
Deans
J M Peterson
Knights
West and Wood
Health Office
Bridex
TTCO
Peary’s
Cook
North’ Pole
Citizens Form Association
House & Herrmann
JET
Bay OF Serrmann
Nth & I
Eye
Sts. N. W
MAURY
Dove Company
F and 12Th Sts
City Bulletins
Schneider
Rosenfeld
Linc Ue
Coldenstroth
Claus
Xracers
Arlington Betting Co
Burt
Capital Traction
Lincoln
Washington Railway and Electric Line
Delaware Avenue
C Street
Annie Mosby
First Street
Reatmant
Engel's Club
Tom
Caverlys Plumbing
Holmes Bakery
Ist
Freunie S
Crowley
Altamont Spring
W P Mason
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institu
Baltimore
Harry Clark
Etreet
Hinkel & Co
Anta Clay
Kentlworth
D. C
H R. Sanders
Mgr
Rand
Hitchen Reith
Muddiaman & Co
Fort Myer
Fifteenth
U. S. Cavalry Band
George F. Tyrrell
See
Soman
Weltx
Intermeszo
Bieber- Kaufman Co. Bown B. Navy Yard
8Th St. S. E
Munich
National Capital Brewing Co
Bell Telephone Directory
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
12Th St
Washington Post
Manuel Garcia Pan
Fock Panatetiz
E Hock Perfecto
O’donnell’s
Russia
Femce's
St. Street NW
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Nuxtone
eAc
Becare
DUFFY
Duffy Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
N. T
Lansburgh 4 Furniture Co
Ninth St
Gates & Rich
Seventh Street
Lox
Vata
Prince Albert
Clack
Worsters
Sar Suis
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
WIC Rik
DG Pfeltrer
Andrews
Mann
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
Ave. Row
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