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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1906
Page
9
Henry Herfere of Havenner Baking Co reports a nighttime burglary at 606 E Street SE. Thief stole his clothing, his wife’s eyewear, and $615, leaving a window screen and the empty room where the loot was hidden. Detective Warren investigated after Mrs Herfere noticed missing items.
Detective Cox of the Third precinct continues efforts to locate the mother who left a baby at Emma Curtis’s residence on Twenty Fifth Street Northwest. The courts question whether abandonment occurred if the mother invoked protection by ringing the bell for help, while the infant shows signs of starvation and remains under the Board of Children’s Guardians care after Judge De Lacy placed it there.
W S Montgomery assistant superintendent of the colored schools in Washington defends his endorsement of teachers whose records meet the standard. He argues selection favored overall efficiency and moral uplift over mere rapid pupil advancement, asserting his actions were in the best interests with no apologies.
Sergeant Duvall and Policeman Addison arrested Susan West and her son Benjamin West after a violent struggle in northwest Washington early Sunday. Addison was beaten, robbed of his badge and helmet, and both suspects were confined at the Second precinct on charges of assault and disorderly conduct.
Three men report losing cash at Minto street and Maryland avenue southeast while awaiting an excursion train to Richmond. Archie Thirston, 2126 Eighth street northwest, says 65 vanished. Archie Jones, 7 Fenton place northeast, reports pocketbook and 322. Herbert Adams, 238 First street northwest, claims 72 missing. Also notes new officers installed at the Grand Order of Sons and Daughters of Liberty post in Benning. Short vacations ordered for Little Gardeners teachers. gardens closed until October 1 except Tuesdays 4 to 6 for crop gathering. Velvet Hind Pure Cream Ice Cream appears in local ad.
Master barbers switch to 15 cent shaves after union reluctance stalls wage reform. Employers seek cooperation from workers while masters push for unified union standards, foreshadowing a likely clash. Also notes local ads and business notices on hotel meals and shop relocations.
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