Colored pugilist attacked during home dispute in DC
Oden Color ed pugilist known as Billy Payton lies with a fractured skull at Emergency Hospital after Wesley Watson 22 of 2008 Twelfth Street Northwest is charged with assault. Watson allegedly shouted at Oden’s wife and grabbed a hatchet from the doorway striking him on the forehead. Watson detained at Eighth precinct.
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Id Oden
Ily Payton
al Herford
Wesley Watson
Twelfth Street Northwest
Eighth Precinct
Oden
Watson
Colored waiter William McDonald found dead on railroad tracks
The body of William McDonald a colored waiter living at 110 Howard Avenue was found on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks by Policeman W Jocks of Anacostia yesterday around 1 am Coroner Glazebrook ruled death from natural causes noting no violence The man left work Tuesday and walked part of the way home after receiving his pay envelope which remained in his pocket It is believed he died of acute gastritis as he had to walk from the car to the boarding post
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William McDonald
William M
Donald
Howard Avenas
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
W. Jocks
Anacostia
Glazebrook
MacDonald
Jim
McDonald
Conductor George Handy Dies After Two Accidents
George Handy fifty years old of 1120 New Jersey avenue died at Canusity Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. He had earlier injuries from a railroad accident causing partial paralysis and disability. Coroner Glazebrook ruled no inquest and issued a death certificate. The body was released to relatives.
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George Handy
George K. Handy
New Jersey
Aventia Eonthsast
Canusity Hospital
Handy
Tax receipts grow. Funds laws are defective.
Ed Davis, district tax collector, reports 38,62 collected in the fiscal year, an increase of 118,052.71 in the general fund and 112,044 in trust and other funds over the prior year. He cites defective laws and lack of facilities as barriers to tax collection and recommends improved facilities and a chief bailiff to enforce delinquent personal taxes.
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Davis
Ed Davis
United States
Saya Air
Adda
Tds
Conaresa
Half Holiday Granted to Bryant Direct Machinists
District officials approved a half day Saturday schedule for Bryant Direct pumping station machinists following a Central Labor Union request. Half the workers will take Saturday afternoons this week and next, contingent on maintaining adequate staffing and no disruption to pumping operations. Commissioner West supported the plan, while Commissioner Merrow warned of insufficient force and potential unfairness to other district mechanics.
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Bryant Airect
Central Labor Union
Deuwlf
Pwe
West
Ioclude Yiber District
Merrow
Statios
Pistrich
Delegates named for American Mining Congress in Joplin
The Commissioners appointed Nellie Upham G O G Smith A Holmes D T Day M R Campbell and J M Boutwell as delegates to the ninth annual American Mining Congress session in Joplin Missouri November 11 38. Upham and Shele active in mining circles were noted for recent Washington efforts. A local ad column promotes Harvey’s Evening, Schweiger’s malt bread, and grocery specials including pepper and root beer.
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Mining Congress
American Mining Congress
Joplin
Nellie J. Upham
G OG. Smith
A. Holmes
D T Day
R B. Campbell
J. M Boutweil
Upham
Denver
Shele
Washinrton
Woman in Murder Case Bailed in Haiti Incident
A colored woman named Haiti Martin was held by the coroner's jury as an accessory to the slaying of William Garner near Thampeona Bridge on August 1. She was released on bond of 400 to appear at the trial of William Gregory the confessed slayer. Corporation Counsel H H Thomas presented next fiscal year budget estimates detailing staff increases, clerks, and expert testimony costs. Grand totals suggest a rise to 25,320 with requested raises for assistants and a higher to cover judicial expenses. Additional budget notes include raises for Francia H Stephens and James F Smith, plus salary for new clerks and stenographer.
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Haiti
Martin
William Garner
Thampeona Bridge
William Gregory
Garner
Thomas
H. H. Thomas
Cook Stover College
Ea Sass
Corporation Counsel
Thespas
Francia H. Stephens
Assiutant Corporation Counsel
Runaway Horse Crash Injures Youths on City Street
James Biendl, nine, of Ninth and F Streets southwest, was seriously hurt in a runaway accident after a horse and buggy borrowed from Center Market owner Joseph Hengla sped along the speedway. Four white boys, including Samuel Johnson, John Sinter, and Charles Travia, were aboard. Biendl suffered a fractured right thigh and other injuries, taken to Emergency Hospital. The ride ended when the buggy overturned near the judges' stand as the horse halted hard. the other boys escaped injury.
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James Biendl
Ninth and
F Streets Southwest
Blends
Joseph Hengla
Center Market
Arend
Biendl
Young Liendl
Aaid
Samuel Johnson
F Street
John Sinter
Charles Travia
G Street
Prof Munroe Honored by Jamestown Exposition
A Washington educator, Prof Charles B Monroe, dean of arts and sciences at George Washington University, is named chairman of the chemicals and allied products jury for the Jamestown Exposition. Other GWU affiliates, including Dr Truman Abbey and Prof Hopkins, are listed on various exposition committees.
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Washington
Charles B. Munros
George Washington University
Munroe
Department of
Milk law revocation on trial for Posey case
In Police Court C P Diggs for Retail Grocers Association argued that the pure food law repeal invalidates the charge against Charley Posey for selling milk below standard. Jol M George, prosecutor, contends both laws stand or fall together. Judge Brandy will refer to Judge Kimball. decision expected next week.
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C. PF. Diggs
Aturney
Retai Grocers’ Association
Charley Posey
Tenth Street Southeast
Amanu
Poacy
Jol M. George
Brandy
Kimball
Capital Outing Club Back From Rappahannock Trip
The tenth annual outing of the Capital Outing Club ended Tuesday after a trip to Point Francia on the Rappahannock River. Members engaged mainly in rowing with a steam launch provided for the women to view the scenery. Participants included G T Barnsley and wife, A Williams and wife, J Mitchell and wife, N Cowailana with William Yoast and wife, R M Brown and wife, H J Meador and family, C W Cooksey and wife, Mrs G Martin and son, A Yost and daughter, Miss M Yowt, Mrs M A Wayne, GA Weekerly, William Yoast Jr, George E Walker, J W Hammond, J Hammond, George E Strobel, FA Muluthran, George L Doty, Mrs J Barnsley and son, and Mrs K Horrian.
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Capital
Point Francia
Rappahannock
G T. Barnsley
A. Willams
J. Mitchell
Cowailana
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Virginia Avenue
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Eighth Street
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Roy Syst
Rufaway
Prof. Munroe
Capital Outing Club
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D. J. Kaufman
Giddings & Steele
Pennsylvania Ave
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Brussels
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Wilton
Penna. Ave
Akid & Eye CT
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Victor E. Adler
7Th St
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Liebster
Farrier
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Henry Evans
Munyon
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W. B. Moses & Sons
F St.,Cor. 11Th
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Washington Gaslight Co
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