Plan Insanity Care Urged by District Doctors
Dr W L Robins on a three physician committee urged a psychopathic hospital or pavilion for acutely insane in the District to improve care and data on cases. The report notes rising annual commitments since 1896, cites international examples, and states Maryland plans to study and possibly build such facilities. Commissioner West praised the committee’s work and seeks real improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Percepathic Hospital
W L Robins
Robins
Robina
Yeaterday
Robins Gays
Te Saya
Germany
Mason
Berlin
Munich
United States
Sramentil
Vic
New York City
Albany Hospital
J Montgomery Mosher
University Hospital
Ann Avior
Mich
Maryland
JC Clark
Springfield State Hospital
Clark
Baltimore
Pleads Guilty of Murder in Police Covey Case
Richard Gregory a Negro convicted slayer pled guilty yesterday morning in Police Covey to murder William Garner whose body was found near Thompson's Bridge by Mock Creek Sunday morning September 1. Clerk Potts read the charge, Gregory answered yes and admitted killing him with a club. From his cell he was sent to the District Jail to await grand jury action. Free School Simplica will be given at Tyne Pore fegey by OP Andrerg to raise coupon tickets for Alexandria city and county children worth Mitty cents for amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gregory
William Garner
Whso Colneed
Garner
Thompson
Massachusetts
Mock Creek
Clerk Potts Rand
Gregory
Tyne
OP Andrerg
Thie City
Alexandria
Alexandria County
Takoma Park Weekly Debuts With Local Welfare Focus
The Takoma Park Weekly, a four page pamphlet, announces its first issue devoted to the welfare of Takoma Park residents. Editor John McMilne and publisher D Brace Gosorn lead the venture from 190 N Gap Phone. The issue highlights Kodak developing services and notes Augustus S Bryan named executor for his estate with heirs receiving small bequests.
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Takoma Park
Fakoma
Park
Svens
Takome Park
John McMilne
D Brace Gosorn
Hetate
Augustus S Bryan
Georgs D Bryan
Hhis
Tony Linschold
Sale of Analostan Island Halted by Court
Justice Gould delayed a decree to ratify the Analostan Island sale after objections by the American Colonization Society and protestants over lack of public auction advertising and claimed inadequate price. Proceedings paused to allow further argument before a final decree. The society says it will not sell its interest in the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashles VE
Gould
Bnt
American Colonization Society
Messra Lee & Coughlan
False Arrest Suit Filed Over Police Court Detention
Arthur Budke an employee of the Bureau of Printing and Engraving filed in District Supreme Court a $1500 damages suit against Samuel Needle. Budke alleges wrongful arrest and detention after Needle charged him with larceny at the Police Court and held him for hours. Budke claims exoneration later in a hearing and accuses Needle of intent to injure his reputation. The complaint centers on a promissory note reportedly stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Budke
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
District Supreme Court
Samuel Needle
Budke
He Polles
Saya
Judge Censures Marshal Over Prisoner in Court Row
Justice Gould angrily rebuked a marshal who had brought George Henry Simpson, bound in handcuffs, into the District Supreme Court. The extradition matter to Maryland was delayed by a technical error, with Simpson denying participation in a Labor Day assault. A witness will be required next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Bt. Gould
District Supreme Court
George Henry Simpson
Maryland
Gould
Gov. Warfield
Simphon
Gherit
Simpson
Bimpoon
Sherr Crouse
Anne Arundel County
Exise Board Denies Multiple Licenses For Columbia Area Establishments
Pierre Bonseigneur Harvey Watson and William Meehan faced refusals as the excise board declined renewals and transfers. The Columbia Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue NW lost its license amid hours violations and Sunday law breaches. Bonseigneur was denied to operate a galoon at 100 Twelfth Street NE, Watson’s wholesale liquor store plans at 30% Tenth Street NW were rejected, and Meehan’s bar room at 403 Second Street NE was barred. Neighbors and property owners had filed protests including a 100-signature petition against Bonseigneur’s and Meehan’s requests.
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Columbia
Pennsylvania Avenue
Dietrich Excise Board
Thomas C le Cuyer
First Precinct
Towt
le Cuyer
la Cuyer's Place
Wash Nailor
Cornwell
Philp
F Knox
F Raymond
Charles Motzger
Flerre Bonssigneur
Frenchy
Twelfth Street
Harry Watson
Tenth Street
William Meshan
Second Street
Jesse of Honseignaur
National Theater
Getobar X
Excise Board
Aobert B Shoemaker
Excise
Gas case postponed in Georgetown capital stock hearing
In District Supreme Court Justice Gould extended the hearing on Georgetown Gas Company’s request to raise its capital stock until September 25. Attorney Thomas Dunlop cited unfinished bookkeeping work and requested about two weeks to complete statements. The delay drew no objections from Auditor Iames G Payns, with Morsers E H Thoman and Stuart Mc Nrmore also consenting to the postponement.
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Gould
District Supreme Court
Georgetown Gas Company
Thomas Dunlop
Iamea G Payns
Court Wa
Mosers E H ‘Thoman
Stuart McNrmore
Herbert May Recover After Shooting Incident
Herbert May, shot by Wallington 33 Herbert, is hospitalized at Providence in serious but not critical condition. A charge of assault with intent to kill is filed at the fifth precinct. A police guard remains at his bedside as the case awaits court action while a No they family members were in the home during the incident. Herbert has not spoken due to weakness and nerves tied to the belief he killed his wife.
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Wallington
Herbert
Lato
Sunday Niznt
Mra
George Nothoy
LE Third Strest
Los Ing Ward
Providence Hospital
Fifth Precinct
Nothey
Vita
Two Firemen Dismissed for False Alarms in City Fire Service
Commissioner West approved the dismissal of Privates JE Mastin and J N Browning of No 1 Engine Company for turning in two false alarms while drinking. Their actions led to their permanent removal from service. Promotions followed, naming RL Brooks and L W Trower as privates class 2, C Weitzel private class 1, and O F Watkins temporary private class 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mastin
J N Browning
West
Browning
Cher Belt
Comedanioner
RL ‘Brooks
L. W ‘Trower
C Weitzel
O F Watkins
Clase
St Johns Steamboat Tax Case In District Rift
The District assessor certifies that the steamboat St Johns operating as an excursion boat on the Potomac River is taxable in Washington. The Central Railroad of New Jersey claims the district cannot tax the vessel which is taxed in New Jersey. Francis Nye, the district personal tax assessor, contends the St Johns is assessable here. Papers in the case were referred to the corporation counsel for legal advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Potomac River
Central Sailroad
New Jersey
Washington
Francis Nye
Bt Johns
Wera
West
Corporation Counsel
Legal Advil
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Saks & Company
Seventh Street
Ons
NEW Publ
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Power
John Harwood Bacon
Sanitary Paper Bottle Co., Inc
Mochestat
THE
Sunday Post
House of Kuppenheimer
Horn Ri Ca
F St
Auto Board
Herstofors
Automobile Board
HM Woodward
Woodward Sake
Johnson
Sixteenth Street
Yederal Drive
Mt Japagan
Bresttoot
Ghege
W. Robins
City Bulleting
Lusiien Bogey
Kodak
Kodak Man
CA Mudarman & Co
Ad Senate Brewery
Jessite Gould
Trena
Anne
George Simpson
PPI Mig
Cor, Eleventh
Moses
W. B. Moses & Sons
F Street, Cor, Eleventh
Columbia Hotel
Pierre Bonseigneur
Harvey Watson
William Meefan
Victor E. Adler
Tih St. Ae
Yen
Maz
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Stone & Fairfax, Inc
New York Avenue
D. of C
Thos. J. Fisher & Co., Inc
F St. NW
Bunhela
Washington Gaslight Co
Mastin and
Browning Loco
Potomac Electric Power Co
Fourteenth St. N. W
Jewetry
Castelberg’s
Warrington’s
Penna. Ave
Mass. Ave
N. W
Munyon
Randle Highlands
Ba Caprici
Ut & Agency
Comenay Pram
St. la
Firemen’s Insurance Building
Realty Company
Waantagios
Divientet
Atlantic
Citizens’ Loan & Trust CO
Commercal Dank Butldikg
Cornee Seth
O Sets
REAU
Post
Washington Post
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