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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1909
Page
31
Retail note highlights a sale on overcoats priced at fifteen dollars, comparing favorably with twenty or twenty five dollar options. Emphasizes broad size availability and value for men seeking quality outerwear in substantial discounts.
Judge Kimball in police court scolded taxi driver William Beasley for speeding and a bicycle collision. Beasley fined $1 for speeding and $40 for the crash. William Thompson, husband, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for attempting to break into his wife’s home. sentence suspended. Gustav Thompson released on bond after weapon charge. William Lancaster, oyster shucker, jailed for intoxication, excusing himself with humor. Howard MacMahon’s fishing case postponed. Breen father jailed 30 days for habitual drunkenness and family trouble. Vertigo case against Samuel Gants prompts grand jury action. backmen held on robbery charge. Elijah Gilmore punished for demanding money and assaulting Rollins. Floral Work ad at end.
James Mitchell of 406 G Street southeast fell from a tree while playing with boys in front of M5 Fifth Street Southeast, suffered a deep cut under his left eye and broken arms, and was taken to Casualty Hospital. Other items note woolen shipments, advertisements, and building permits issued.
Judge DeLacy, father of a large family, spoke on economy and child welfare while hearing a case about Mortisen, a fireman at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Morthen faced paroled time of days with a probation period to observe improvements in the Mortisen children’s care. The judge required Mortisen to post a pledge for a year, while the defendant denied wrongdoing.
A spavined horse, ridden from Cane Road pasture toward Washington, slipped into the Potomac rapids near Glen Echo. Lay Bryan and Charles Shaffer rescued it with a canoe, dragging the half-drowned animal to shore where it recovered with feed and care.
The report to the board of commissioners outlines a District budget for 1911 15 with revenues around 6 300 000 and deductions of 554 000 leaving 5 750 00. It notes Congress limits fiscal-year estimates to not exceed twice revenues and proposes a yearly assessment system with eight proposals for reorganization of tax appraisal and collection including a yearly assessment plan supported by commissioners.
December note from engineer C B Hunt outlines rapid street improvements in the Washington area including asphalt paving on Blagden Mil road west Sixteenth street and several routes. A golf clubhouse may be built, funded by users, under E M Talcott guidance. Work aims to finish this season, with streets like First and Second, Seventh, Seaton, Elm, Pond, Lincoln road and surrounding blocks paved this summer for easier sightseeing by visitors.
A report to the District Supreme Court details 13 realty appraisements on Massachusetts avenue north side between First and Second streets southeast due to street grade changes tied to railroad terminal work. Schafer’s case was compromised. he to receive 1800 pounds while Allen, Casey, Smith and others received nothing or disputed sums.
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