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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1909
Page
39
Retailers report high demand for overcoats this week. Comparable styles priced at $20 to $25 are matched by a special offer of $15.00 in all sizes, aimed at fitting every man.
In police court Judge Kimball scolded taxi driver Beasley for speeding 30 mph and colliding with a bicycle, fining him $1 and $40. Husband William Thompson pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after attempting to break into his wife’s house. sentence suspended. Brother Gustav Thompson released on bond after claiming a gun. Oyster shucker William Lancaster, fined for intoxication, kept in district jail until report date. Howard MacMahon’s fishing case postponed. $20 fine recommended. Breen senior jailed 30 days for habitual drunkenness. Vertigo case against Samuel Gants tied to grand jury. Back men Rollins case ended with Gilmore sentenced 80 days. Floral firm ad noted.
James Mitchell of 406 G street southeast fell from a tree while playing with boys in front of Fifth street southeast yesterday. He suffered a deep cut under the left eye and both arms were broken. He was taken to Casualty Hospital.
Study DeLacy, father of a large family, spoke on child care. Morfagn, a fireman, faced court for failing to provide for Mortisen children. Judge DeLacy urged balance between economy and essentials, parole granted for five days with probation officer monitoring. Mortleen to act as pledge for a year. defendant claimed no wrongdoing.
A beleaguered, spavined horse wandered to the Potomac near Glen Echo, fell into rapids, and was dragged to safety by Lay Bryan and Charles Shaffer at the Glen Echo lock. The animal, chained by trot lines, was freed, fed, and returned to pasture after a tense rescue.
District commissioners consider trimming estimates to under $11.6 million for the coming year. They plan economy in every department, with possible changes to annual assessments and a shift from triennial to yearly valuations to reflect changing property values.
December progress by engineer C B Hunt Rapidly pushing street improvements along Blagden Mil road west Sixteenth street paving asphalt and blocks on First Second Seventh Seaton Fourth Elm and other streets District plans a golf clubhouse financed by user fees. E M Talcott oversees the project with the engineer commissioner. Visitors will find taxis and cabs available for sightseeing at low cost with service to reach the new site.
A report to the District Supreme Court details 13 appraisements of realty damages on the north side of Massachusetts avenue between First and Second streets southeast due to street grading changes tied to railroad terminal work. Several owners receive varied sums. one case by Emil G. Schafer is settled for 3100, with the district to pay 31800.
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