Colored pugilist attacked at home by visitor
Oden colored a pugilist known as ily Payton and protege of Al Her ford lies at Emergency Hospital with a fractured skull. Wesley Watson, 22, of 2008 Twelfth street NW, is in custody at the Eighth precinct charged with assault. Watson allegedly shouted at Oden’s spouse and, while intervened, grabbed a hatchet from the doorway and struck Oden on the forehead. police say Watson was arrested as he was seen with the hatchet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Id Oden
Ily Payton
al Herford
Wesley Watson
Twelfth Street Northwest
Eighth Precinct
Oden
Watson
Colored waiter William McDonald found dead on tracks
William McDonald a colored waiter living at 110 Howard Avenue was found on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks near Anacostia yesterday about 1 am. Coroner Glazebrook ruled death from natural causes noting no violence. He had left work Tuesday and walked part of the way home after receiving his pay in a found envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McDonald
William M
Donald
Howard Avenas
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
W. Jocks
Anacostia
Glazebrook
MacDonald
Jim
McDonald
Conductor George Handy Dies From Injuries At City Hospital
George K Handy fifty of 1120 New Jersey avenue south east died at Canusity Hospital yesterday from cerebral hemorrhage. He had earlier injuries from a railroad accident left him partially paralyzed and invalid. Coroner Glazebrook issued a death certificate and an inquest was deemed unnecessary. Cleanup of Virginia Avenue southwest and Girth Street westward was recommended by the district insulation official Joe Cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Handy
George K. Handy
New Jersey
Aventia Eonthsast
Canusity Hospital
Handy
Tax Receipts Grow Defective Laws Bar Tax Collection
The yearly report of Ed Davis district tax collector to the commissioners shows increased receipts in the general and trust funds but cites defective laws and lack of facilities as barriers to tax collection. He urges improved means and a permanent appointment of a chief bailiff to address delinquent personal taxes and overdue realty taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Ed Davis
Saya Air
Adda
Tds
Conaresa
Half Holiday for District Pumping Station Machinists
The District rt Bryant direct pumping station machinists will receive alternating Saturday afternoons off as a pilot half holiday. Commissioners West and Merrow weighed the plan. West supported testing feasibility without hampering operations, Merrow opposed citing insufficient staff and potential unequal treatment for other district workers. If workable, the policy could extend next year to all workers in the same class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant Airect
Central Labor Union
Deuwlf
Pwe
West
Ioclude Yiber District
Merrow
Statios
Pistrich
Delegates Named to American Mining Congress From City
Commissioners appoint five delegates led by Mrs Nellie Upham to attend the ninth annual mining congress in Joplin Missouri November 11 to 18. The list includes Dr GOG Smith Dr A Holmes Dr D T Day M R Campbell and J M Boutwell. Mrs Upham sailed from the district to last year’s Denver session and remains active in mining circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Woman of color held by coroner's jury as accessory to Garner slaying near Thampeona Bridge August 1 released on bond of 4100 to appear at William Gregory trial. Also reports budget estimates for Corporation Counsel next fiscal year including staff and expense increases and notes local business ads and public works remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haiti
Martin
William Garner
Hegro
Thampeona Bridge
William Gregory
Garner
Thomas
H. H. Thomas
Cook Stover College
Ea Sass
Corporation Counsel
Thespas
Francia H. Stephens
Assiutant Corporation Counsel
Runaway Horseback Ride Ends With Boy Injuries
James Biendl, nine, of Ninth and F Streets southwest, severely injured in a runaway incident after four youngsters borrowed a horse and buggy from Joseph Hengla at Center Market. The buggy overturned near the judges' stand, Biendl trapped by wheels. he required hospital care. Companions Samuel Johnson, John Sinter, and Charles Travia escaped injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Committee
A Washington educator, Prof Charles B Munroe dean of arts and sciences at George Washington University, is named chairman of the chemicals and allied products jury for the Jamestown Exposition. He will remain active in his collegiate duties. Dr Truman Abbey of the medical faculty serves on the radium jury. Hopkins and a physician on electrical appliances rounds out GWU representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles B. Munros
George Washington University
Munroe
Department of
Hold Milk Law Revoked Challenges Posey Milk Charge
In police court C P Diggs for Retail Grocers Association argues the pure food law repeals the charge against Charley Posey 410 Tenth Street Southeast for selling substandard milk. Jol M George says both laws stand or fall together. Judge Brandy will refer to Judge Kimball for ruling with decision expected next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. PF. Diggs
Aturney
Retai Grocers’ Association
Charley Posey
Tenth Street Southeast
Amanu
Poacy
Jol M. George
Brandy
Kimball
CAPITAL OUTING CLUB BACK AND THEIR PLEASANT VOYAGE
The tenth annual outing of the Capital Outing Club ended Tuesday after members returned from Point Francia on the Rappahannock River. They spent most time fishing and sightseeing. a steam launch served the women who aided in preparing the picturesque trip. Participants included G. T. Barnsley and wife, A. Williams and wife, J. Mitchell and wife, N. Cowallana 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. Yost, Mrs. M. A. Wayne, G. A. Weekerly, William Yost Jr., George E. Walker, J. W. Hammond, J. Hammond, George E. Strobel, F. A. Muthran, George L. Doty, Mrs. J. Barnsley and son, and Mrs. Horrian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital
Point Francia
Rappahannock
G T. Barnsley
A. Willams
J. Mitchell
Cowailana
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Saka & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
MEN Rodiner
PA. Ave
House of Kuppenheimer
Mem Roctner
Sanitary Paper Bottle Co., Inc
N.W
Horn Its
Virginia Avenue
Sixth
Girth
School Street
Higtware
iCol
United States
City Bulletins
Muale
Harvey's
Randolph
Schweiger
Be J.T. Bytes
D. Doody
North
Louake
Hearich's
T— Madsen
Senate—brewery
Old Arlington Bottling Company
Henry
Rottmer
Eighth Street
Maryland Avenue
Roy Syst
Rufaway
Prof. Munroe
Capital Outing Club
Banka of
Galia America
D. J. Kaufman
Giddings & Steele
Pennsylvania Ave
Smyrna
Rey
Brussels
Axminster
Axminster Rugs
Wilton
Penna. Ave
Akid & Eye CT
Herm
Lye Lyon
Victor E. Adler
7Th St
Mr. Merchant
Liebster
Farrier
Evans
Henry Evans
Munyon
Ave
N. W
Bird Aye
Aremcs
W. B. Moses & Sons
F St.,Cor. 11Th
New York Avenue
14Th Street
Stone & Fairfax
New York Ave
The
Washington Post
Post
Castelberg
Irhtnsatan
Beskels
Masbate
Taahels
Sahels
Arebeie Crowe Cox
Washington Gaslight Co
H.W
Randle Highlands
Highlakos
Rouse
U.S
Giromen's Ineerancs
Spa
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