Colored pugilist attacked after dispute at home
Oden colored a pugilist known as Payton, a protégé of Al Her ford, is in Emergency Hospital with a fractured skull. Wesley Watson, 22, of 2008 Twelfth Street NW, is in custody at the Eighth precinct charged with assault. Police say Watson struck Oden with a hatchet after an argument with Oden’s wife.
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Id Oden
Ily Payton
al Herford
Wesley Watson
Twelfth Street Northwest
Eighth Precinct
Oden
Watson
Colored waiter found dead on railroad tracks
The body of William McDonald a colored waiter living at 110 Howard Avenue was found on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks by Officer W Jocks of Anacostia yesterday around 1 am. Coroner Glazebrook ruled death from natural causes with no signs of violence noting possible acute gastritis. McDonald left work Tuesday and walked part of the way home after receiving his pay envelope which remained in his pocket.
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William McDonald
William M
Donald
Howard Avenas
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
W. Jocks
Anacostia
Glazebrook
MacDonald
Jim
McDonald
Conductor Dies of Injuries After Two Accidents
George Handy fifty of 1120 New Jersey avenue south died at Canusity Hospital from a cere bral hemorrhage following two railroad accidents. He earlier suffered partial paralysis and invalid status after injuries seen about a year ago. Coroner Glazebrook issued death certificate with no inquest. Body released to relatives. Also notes removal of trees on Virginia Avenue Southwest and Girth Street Southwest per district engineer Joe Cream.
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George Handy
George K. Handy
New Jersey
Aventia Eonthsast
Canusity Hospital
Handy
Virginia Avenue
Sixth
Girth
School Street
Hixtware
Tax Receipts Grow Defective Laws Hinder Tax Collection
The annual report by Ed Davis, district tax collector, shows overall increases in funds and tax collections but cites defective laws and lack of facilities as barriers. He urges improved enforcement, a permanent rise in appropriations, and the appointment of a chief bailiff to handle delinquent personal taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Ed Davis
United States
Saya Air
Adda
Tds
Conaresa
Half Holiday Granted for District Pump Station Machinists
The Commissioners approved extending a half holiday for the machinists at Bryant District pumping station following a Central Labor Union request. Half will take Saturdays for two weeks to test feasibility. if successful, the policy may extend to all district employees in the same class. Merrow opposed, citing insufficient staffing and fairness concerns.
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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 delegates to the American mining congress to be held in Joplin Missouri November 11 to 18. Appointees include Mrs Nellie J Upham Dr G OG Smith Dr A Holmes Dr D T Day M R B Campbell and J M Boutwell. Mrs Upham also served as district delegate to the ninth annual session in Denver.
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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 woman identified as Haiti Martin, colored, held as an accessory to the slaying near Thampeona Bridge, was released on bond of 4100 to ensure appearance at the William Gregory trial. Separate city budget notes list Corporation Counsel Thomas filing next year estimates for staff, clerks, and expert testimony, with offices seeking increases.
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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 Ride Ends With Serious Injury to Boy
James Biendl nine years old of Ninth and F Streets southwest was seriously injured in a runaway accident after four white youths borrowed a horse and buggy from Joseph Hengla Center Market. The buggy overturned near the judges arena as the horse sped then stopped suddenly. Biendl suffered a fractured right thigh and other minor injuries and was taken to the Emergency Hospital. Companions Samuel Johnson 190% F street northwest John Sinter 240 F street northwest and Charles Travia 1911 G street northwest 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 Appointed Jamestown Expo Committee
Washington educator Prof Charles B Munroe of George Washington University joins Jamestown Exposition committees. He will chair the chemicals and allied products jury while maintaining collegiate duties. Other GWU faculty named include Dr Truman Abbey on medicine radium and Hopkins on electrical apparatus.
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Washington
Charles B. Munros
George Washington University
Munroe
Department of
Milk law repeal questioned in Posey case
In Police Court, C P Diggs for the Retail Grocers Association argued that the pure food law repealed the lactose standard under which Charley Posey of 410 Tenth Street SE was charged with selling milk below standard. Prosecuting attorney Jol M. George countered that the two laws are not in conflict but must be treated as both valid or invalid. Judge Brandy will refer the matter to Judge Kimball on his return. 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 Banka Trip
The tenth annual outing of the Capital Outing Club ended Tuesday after members returned from Point Francia on the Rappahannock River. The trip centered on Ngh ing activities with a steam launch for women to view the scenic route and points of interest. Notable attendees included G T Barnsley and wife, A Williams and wife, J Mitchell and wife, N Cowailana and family, and several others.
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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
iCol
City Bulletins
Muale
Harvey's
Randolph
Schweiger
Be J.T. Bytes
D. Doody
North
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
Giromen's Ineerancs
Nlowspa
Pepe Ris
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