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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1907
Page
31
A traveler's tale on return timing, as a man who handles trunks boxes and bungles muses on impatient travelers and the moment of arrival. The quirky piece blends humor with practical observations on baggage and timing.
Morrow reports five day tour with Superintendent and district inspector of buildings across St Louis Chicago and Detroit. Commissioner notes photographs and plans will inform Congress and the Dix district school design. Baggage chaos at stations contrasts with talk of modern, handsome structures inspired by the trip.
Commissioner Macfarland and Dr. Henry Curtis propose converting the triangular space in front of Center Market into a public playground. Curtis says the Washington Playground Association will raise funds for equipment and present a formal proposal to the commissioners. Macfarland agrees to seek land use approval pending the proposal.
Daniel Glass a 23 year old Hospital Corps man stationed at Washington Barracks confessed to police that he regretted his alleged crimes in Rexham Canada four years ago. He said he fired at a cousin, burned a barn, served jail time, and later escaped with another man. Captains Ashford Boardman and police authorities coordinated regarding Canadian extradition.
Lewlis C Wilson acting District supervisor recommended to Commissioners that W Grosa be allowed to buy back two lots 4 and 6 in the square bounded by L and Mi Thirty-fourth and Thirty-second streets NW where taxes are due. Back taxes without interest and advertising charges may be accepted if payment and all unpaid taxes to date are made within 15 days. The tax averages only 1 to this year and Wilson argues it would be good administration to clear taxes dating back twenty years before they are barred by the statute. The District will lose little revenue and advertising costs.
A J Burns of Yonkers sent a check for 77 as a light reward to the city police for Detective Pratt who recovered 81. Capt Boardman recommends applying a percentage to the clothing and helmet fund and Pratt keeping the rest. Policeman McGill Grove of the Seventh precinct received 8 from the Maryland House of Correction for capturing Henry Dixon, a convict at large. Capt Boardman made the same recommendation in the prior case.
Raymond Poston two and a half, son of Mrs Rath Poston of Morris road Anacostia, swallowed a small amount of lye while playing in the kitchen. He was rushed to Casualty Hospital in serious condition but is expected to recover. City police notified.
Two Chevy Chase men aged 56 and 39 were struck at New York Avenue and Fifteenth Street by a Department of Commerce and Labor vehicle driven by Carl H. Dutmore. Both declined medical aid, saying they were not badly injured and would go home. Police aided at the scene.
The funeral of C Berry Winship, killed after being thrown from a horse in Rock Creek Park, will be held at his home 168 Thirty First Street Northwest this afternoon at 8 o'clock. Rev William Alexander of West Street Presbyterian Church will conduct. A large turnout from the Sigma Chi fraternity at George Washington University, of which Winship was a popular member, is expected. interment will be at Congressional Cemetery.
In Georgetown the District Supreme Court hears a dispute at the First Baptist Church colored between Rev. Pryor and Rev. Ricks with Pastor Ficka elected by opposing faction. Pryor seeks an injunction and a temporary restraining order against Ricks as the case proceeds. The matter centers on church manual rules and leadership elections amid claims of violation and disorder.
Thomas Le Cuyer of the Columbia Hotel 41 Pennsylvania Avenue North West filed mandamus proceedings in the District Supreme Court to compel the excise board to renew his harbor liquor license for the current year after denial. The hotel’s tavern license had expired and the business closed. The renewal application was filed November 1. the board reportedly postponed action until the previous Monday, contending no majority of property owners protested and that renewal would be unauthorized. Justice Gould signed an order directing the logs to show cause next Monday why a writ of mandamus should not issue.
Assistant District Attorney Frank Perry learned of efforts by recently raided bucket shop operators to establish connections with legitimate houses and NYSE members. Brokers visited the courthouse to discuss lawful business, Perry said offices must operate within gambling law limits while prosecutions for those indicted proceed in October.
Col Robert Fleming died recently at Oakview Cleveland Park and his will, dated May 25, 1904, names his wife as life beneficiary with revenues for her and their two children. Upon Mrs Fleming’s death, estate real assets are to be split equally between India Bell Fleming and Robert Vedder Fleming. Executrix appointed. value to be disclosed in probate petition.
Mrs. M. W. K Weaver widow of Capt Hanson E Weaver formerly Mary W Breever of Philadelphia died at her home on 1d 6 street northwest last Saturday. Survived by husband two sons Dr Clarence A Weaver and others, a daughter Mrs Zell W Jayne, a brother Col B Steevar UI BA and three sisters. Funeral at her residence Monday at 2 marked by Rev John Van Behaick with interment in Arlington National Cemetery pallbearers listed.
District Commissioners approved changes at the District workhouse including appointing Leo M Costello as watchman at 10 and year, resignations of J P Costello as watchman and Laura Fortune a cook, plus Annie Walker dismissed. Also listed are grocery items and local advertisements. Lissie Harris sues Armstead Taylor in District Supreme Court for 35000 alleging assault on Kenyon Street and Sherman Avenue Northwest.
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