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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1909

Page

39

Men’s Fall Overcoats At Fifteen Dollars

Frosty mornings urge a look at this overcoat special. Handsomely tailored all wool coats in black and oxford, fully lined, with Allev models in sizes 34 to 46. Exceptional value at 15 dollars.

His Dance Not Timely Davis Boon Steals Calf In Parade Bust

James Lee, a chicken salesman, watches a labor parade at Ninth street and Pennsylvania avenue. He breaks into a dance causing a scene as a policeman arrives. A wrestling event and a street altercation follow, drawing bystander chants to let the dance continue.

Jamas Lee James Ninth Street Penney Vania Avenue Bureau of Engraving and Printing Pollesman Thompson Lee

Police court antics amuse and appall in lively parade

In a DC police court session, a string of odd cases drew laughs and fines. A half nelson finish ended a Greco-Roman style spur of the moment show, while James Wilson earned a $5 fine for marching the wrong way. Ban Lynch era veteran memories surfaced as Dan, drunk and homeless, was sent to days. Duvall was found guilty for forcing a woman to go a certain way, fined $5. Market disputes featured Boon accused of larceny, four baskets of peaches and a calf, with a $109 fine and one year in the workhouse. Grieb the Montinse Hotel proprietor faced liquor charge, later acquitted along with Cutts on quot law violation.

Potomac River Boon Addi Conrad F Grieb Ths Montinse Grieb Malcolm Hufty James Pugh Aukam Nurphy Thehore Murphy Nereé Howes Polo Court Guich Charles H Cutt Doaig Fifth Street Louisiana Avenu Cutts Abert Sillers Andrew Lipscomb

Death toll rise in district weekly report

The district's weekly death list shows a 1 percent increase from the previous week with 125 births recorded. Among deaths, the colored population accounts for most of the increase, with causes including consumption, diphtheria, heart and kidney diseases, tuberculosis, and meningitis.

da Wiliem C Wradwara Health Office

Health inspectors push to keep Washington clean city

Strenuous week for health inspectors saw nearly 30 establishments inspected and 270 nuisance abatement notices served. Barbershops hotels and lunchrooms were surveyed while dairy farms and stock inspections covered 1273 cattle. 17 dairy farms in the district and 45 in Maryland were checked. one rabies and one typhoid case investigated.

Washington Maryland Virginia

Policemen Fined After Poker Charge In Washington Hotel

Commissioners overturned police trial board findings and fined two officers, W C Young and Bostey Cust, $25 each after admission to poker in a Pennsylvania Avenue hotel. Both former soldiers urged leniency and pleaded their case before the commissioners.

Police Trial Board W C Young Bostey Cust Pennsylvania Avenue

Harney Buys New Home and Local Notices

Real estate dealer J W Harney purchases a home at the southwest corner of First and Seaton Streets NW for 7000 dollars. A public message asks witnesses of a 6th inst. horse and wagon accident at 10th Street and Pa Avenue to send names and addresses to the injured man, George P Stacy, 1227 10th St NW. The Consolidated Sales Company Inc board meets in Alexandria naming Louis C Witkowski as president and James F Kelly as vice president, with William W Conter as secretary treasurer. directors listed. Local ads promote products and services including Rosenfield’s S12 Hats, Criterion Ginger Ale, Schneiders Bread, and various catering and home goods providers.

J. W. Harney Belt, O'Bren & Co, Inc J W Harney First and Seaton Streets 10Th St George P Stacy Loth St Paritenior Rosenfield Consolidated Sales Company Inc Alexandria Louis C Witkowski James F Kelly William W Conter Louis © Witkowski Willam W Conner James F. Kelly George Hellig J. E Keene

Gen King Is Set Free at Falls Church Trial

Falls Church Va town hall hosted a major trial as Gen Floyd King a Confederate veteran and former congressman was acquitted on a self defense plea after stabbing William Martin a black man. Martin pleaded guilty to assault and was sentenced to twelve months in Fairfax county jail.

Mitte Falls Church Floyd King Congress William Martin Herr Martin Gen King Fairfax County Campbell George W. Hawsxhurst King Eling Walter T Oliver House of Delegates Bail Commission of Virginia King Wilson M Carr Commonwealth C Vernon Ford Pairfax Martin William Mertin Attorney Carr Justice Hawhurst Georgetown University Hospital Justine Hawhurst

Fire Laddies Inspected and Assessed by Business Committee

The fire department underwent a three day inspection by a business committee appointed by Commissioner Macfarland to judge stations for best discipline and effort. Isaac Gans chaired the panel with R W Lynn and A L Cline. They toured every engine and workshop, observing daily operations to award a trophy flag to the top showing unit.

Suen Macfarland Isaac Gans R WH Lynn A L Cline

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