Justice Gould Imposes Penalty After Trenton Prison Selection
In a District BUptoms Court session Justice Gould sentenced James Stevens after a guilty plea to grand larceny for stealing a clock a magnifying glass and other items from attorney John B Dafsh. Stevens received months in jail while Albert R Johnson aged twenty three pleaded guilty to grand larceny and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary with the Trenton prison designated for future convicts.
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Ashley
Gould
James
Justice Gould
John B Dafsh
F Street
Bteveon
Albert R. Johnson
District Supreme Court
Johnson
Trenton, N. J
Illness Halts Traffic Over Typhoid Threat at District Alley
Miss Ruby Spring teen and her brother Perry near De Bote apartment in Masatchus setts avenue Thirteenth street northwest. Commissioner Mactari ordered the alley closed temporarily as a precaution while doctors say the typhoid case is critical but easing. Abram Springatesn appealed for quiet rooms near the ground door to reduce drive noise and danger. The children had been staying at a cottage by Potomac before returning to the city due to limited island access.
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Asta
Mim Springsteen
Tnland
Potomac
Gien Echo
Chy
Suspected thief Thomas Wood held in Lynchburg
Thomas Wood a seventeen year old colored youth of Lynchburg Virginia was arrested by Policeman A3 at the Third precinct on a charge of stealing a gold watch with initials E. P engraved on the back. The watch was found on him after a search. Wood says he cannot remember the stable where the runabout horse was hired. Police await Lynchburg authorities.
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Thomas Wood
Lynchburg
Third Precinct
Ampleton
Wood
District Inspector Ashford Reports Strong Building Progress
District Building Inspector Ashford submitted a report to Commissioners showing near 10,000 permits issued last year totaling over 12.6 million dollars in construction. The work excludes government projects but indicates a rise in value and permits and recommends a municipal board of contractors and architects. It notes salary requests for the building office, additions of new positions to enforce fire codes, and a push to standardize city architecture with a city architect role.
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Satanes
Municipal Board of Contractors and Architects
Ashford
Uipweat
FAZMO
Holl
Anke
Als
Commissionera
Washington
Haltimore
Duildingson
Aelr
Tre
Ricky
Exambners of
A. M. Poynton
A. K Belden
JP. Parry
C. W. Bomer- Vile
T. Francia
J . Schuts
J. Etchie, Jr
Mr. Ashford
Adda
Visica
Tmn
Storwy
Renalra
Hurt by Falling Brick At Emergency Hospital
Charles F Carter, thirty four, entered at HE Rlage street northwest, is at Emergency Hospital with bruises about the head and body after a brick fell from a building during an unloading incident at 10 o’clock. Authorities report the accident is under investigation.
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Charles F Carter
Macfarland At His Desk On Time Abroad Visit
Macfarland returns from Lake Graig and Quebec to report in Canada on national development signs. He attends the Young Men's Christian Association annual meeting in North America and notes Washington could host an unprecedented International convention November 22 25. The Washington Colored men subscribe 27100 for a TBICA building. Macfarland declines Norfolk convention invitation due to local duties.
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Quebec
Canada
Dominion
Quenee
Lake Gone
Tm International Committee
Young Men's Christian Associations of North
Washington
Colored Men of
Macfarland
Noa
League of American Municipalition
Norfolk
Postmen Delivery Rules Slash Upper Floor Mail
New postal order limits delivery of letters to upper floors in office buildings and apartment houses without elevators. Carriers are not required to deliver to rooms or suites. residents must arrange with building staff or ensure mail is placed on lower floors. Unauthorized mail handoffs in apartments or offices will end unless ordered by the addressee.
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Hitchcock
Barnes
Bualean
Ap Mall
Centacle
Ietter Carriere
Potts pursued after bank clerk fugitive returns certificates
Still eager to get Potts. The missing American National Bank clerk, who fled with certificates, has returned the Erla Ballroid stock. Police will not relent. Potts is indicted and must stand trial as officials testify.
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Bawin H. Potts
American National Bank
Potts
Boardman
Hotel Thieves Plague City Amid Big-Value Robberies
A surge of hotel thefts hits major city lodgings with about $500 in cash and valuables stolen. Detectives from the central office, including Horne and others, investigate tied to sneak thieves reportedly dispatched from the Jamestown Exposition. Local cases involve Metropolitan and National Hotels, with numerous patrons and rooms affected.
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Cty
S. O. Master
Ohio
Metropolitan
Harvey
Pringe Karl Fats
Misa EH. Varia
National Hotel
H. J Caldwin
Metropolitan Hotel
WB. Crowd
Mina Louren J. Smits
la Normandie
Sil Cent
FL Morgan
Virginia
J. Hicks
Jamestown
Norfolk
Exposition Grounds
Pennsylvania Station
Follee Sylvester
Horne
Man Sentenced in Market Abduction Case
Willan cites the negra charged with attempted abduction of Gertrude Miller daughter of CH Millar who resides at 2M seventh street south seat from the Eastern Market last Saturday evening. He was fined 300 and sentenced to serve SM days in jail by Judge Munlowny in Police Court yesterday morning. Southern was accused of picking up the girl while she played near the market and carrying her about ten squares before returning her. Detective Smith of the Pitt precinct said Southern had been arraigned before on similar charges. Due to technicalities he could not be charged with attempted criminal assault or kidnapping and was charged with misdemeanor offense.
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Willan
Gertrude Miller
CH. Millar
Seventh Street
Munlowny
Bouthorn Wea
Smith
Pitt
Southern
Sale man Bond Reduced in Embezzlement Case
William F Brown, a salesman, was released on 1600 bond after arraignment on embezzlement charges by W G Carter of Golden & Co. Justice Gould reduced the prior 2000 bond, citing excessiveness. Brown, employed locally for three years, allegedly misappropriated between 700 and 1000.
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A. Brown
William F. Brown
W. G. Carter
Golden & Co
W. W Stewart
Brown
Pollenskurt
Gould
Tt Ja
Washington schools enroll as fall term opens city wide
Washington braces for a large return to schools as universities and colleges report expanded rolls and new buildings. George Washington University Georgetown University and the National University plan earlier openings and record enrollments with Gonzaga and Notre Dame preparatory schools expanding as vaccination drives trigger increased attendance. Local academies expect sizable freshman classes while housing and supply shortages threaten families facing school expenses.
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George Washington University
Ita
Benner
George Washington
Moon
Georgetown University
The
National University
E Gonsaga College
Tt Ia
Holy Crees Academy
Vialtation Academy
Netimal Cathedral
Schoo
Four Sent to Fight Plague in San Francisco
General Wyman of the Marine Hospital Service orders an expansion of the plague task force in San Francisco from three to seven, bringing additional water experts to the effort. Two deaths were reported yesterday as the city intensifies its public health response amid the ongoing outbreak.
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Wymen
Ial Frisco
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
Perea Waser
San Francisco
Capitol Keeps Doors Open Two More Hours for Visitors
Washington Capitol police and House and Senate officers issued an order extending visiting hours to 6 p m daily through late October to accommodate Jamestown Exposition travelers. The change aims to ease crowding as visitors flock to Mount Vernon White House and nearby federal buildings after touring the Capitol.
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Washington
Jamestown
Capitol Police Board
Courieting
Ranedell
Seaate
Henry Casson
House of Representatives
Capitol
Mount Vernon
White House
State, War, and Navy
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Woman Hurt As Chair Tops On Porch
Mrs Wiza Terry, sixty, was seated on her porch at 1217 C Street Northeast when a rocking chair toppled backward, throwing her down the steps and injuring her left arm. She was taken to Casualty Hospital in Ninth precinct ambulance. condition not serious.
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Mre Wiza Terry
C Street
Casualty Hospital
Ninth Precinct
Accused Watch Thief Arrested in Northwest District
Hoy Jnowuann aged 21 of 82 New Jersey avenue northwest was arrested by Detective Parham on a larceny charge. Three watches stolen from Ernest A Warmke on August 19 were recovered, with Warmke noting a dusting on a streetcar ride. Rouztuhn faces a Sixth precinct hearing in Poles Court tomorrow morning.
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Hoy Jnowuann
Olf
New Jersey Avenue
Parham
Ernest A Warmke
Li &Ntreet
Rovtzuhn
Poles Court
Warmke
Horns
Routehin
Printing Office Promotions Quiet Change in Board Secretary
City bulletins record promotions within the Government Printing Office chain of command. Artmr El Barker steps up as secretary of the board with no salary change, Alton F. Tiadel becomes principal clerk and fills Barker’s vacancy, salary rising from 1800 to 2200 per year.
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Artmr EL Barker
Government Printing Office
Government Printing Offices
Alton F. ‘Tiadel
Cleck
Mc Barker
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Crssaer
Impones
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Lake Graig
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Petworth
Alao Basen
Adaltiona
Gage
Emory Sehame
Chatz
Elica Terry
Roy J. Routzahn Armsted
Ernest Warmke
City Bulletins
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D. Dooty
Kodak
Kodak Man
Cottage
Lamper Gat
Muddiman & Co
Hearth's Beer
Greatill
Maeraen and Qénate
Arlington Hottling Company
Jase Asney
D. J. Kaufman
D. of C. Real Estate
Thos. J. Fisher & Co., Inc
F St. NW
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N
Randle Highlands
U.S
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Ellen
Fiteneta
City of
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Fyfeld
Mass. Ave. N. W
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Seehenda
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