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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
31
Equinoctial storms demand a suitable rain coat. The new coats are entirely different from prior styles, made of a rubberized fabric that is waterproof yet roomy and properly long. They button high at the neck in all sizes, priced from $10 to $25.
A police court ruling holds that the Interstate Commerce Commission must have specific regulations violated before prosecuting streetcar companies. Judge Mulloway overruled quashing four informations on overcrowding but voided strict penalties for general provisions. District Attorney Baker plans to appeal as railroad counsel push for demurrer in the fifth charge.
Edward Hodge a Negro driver for Mayer Bros of 937 F Street NW was arrested by Detectives Cornwell and Kleimdienst after allegedly admitting plans to take money he was to deliver and then claiming he lost it. He faces a police court hearing this morning.
Mr Pollock buys a new residence at 1367 Meridian Street Northwest from Boss Phelps Realty through Wardman built homes in the Mattingly tract. The purchaser REL Pollock will occupy the house as his home.
W W Millan counsel for Samuel W Cockrell Nettie L Cockrell and Robert Lang sought to lift a writ of certiorari against the Columbia Turnverein created to challenge the city liquor license. Justice Clabaugh denied the application and Millen requested a writ compelling the aldermanic board to show cause why the license should not be revoked. A prior confrontation involving a man named Cleupes is noted from 28.
Auditor Alonzo Tweedale to begin arranging district estimates within days. The plan divides funds under general government, protection, health, highways, jails, education, recreation, public services, interest, and debt. Commissioner Judson notes estimates must not exceed twice revenue, about 430000 dollars, aiming to start major improvements and reduce district debt over time.
Mrs Allyn Capron leads civic drive with army and navy women to build a Rock Creek park playground for poor children. Maj Judson endorses the project. Proposed features include a swimming pool, picnic areas, water supply, and athletic equipment near Camp Good Will, Brightwood car line.
Fire Chief Wagner and District commissioners push revised rules for moving picture theaters. Proposals set minimum room dimensions, opera style seating fastened to floors, metal lined and ventilated interiors, prohibit gas or coal heating, require electric or steam heating, and specify aisle counts and widths by audience capacity to ensure quick exits.
Railroad superintendent John B Powers, former South and Western Railroad official, had a fifteen month sentence for peonage after conviction at Biatesville North Carolina. Reports allege brutal control of Black workers, including coercion to stay at work, debt bondage at employer’s supply house, and constant guard oversight. The President denied two pardons in the case.
Four baseball fans were arraigned in police court after a Washington versus Detroit game rumpus. Ground keeper John O Dea testified the men mingled freely, one admitted rooting for Detroit, another for the Nationals. Judge Kimball fined each $5 and remanded Bowen Chaney to Juvenile Court for carrying a concealed weapon. Police man Allen charged John Simpson with carrying a razor and drunkenness. the judge condemned drunkenness with a razor by a Black man, vowing harsh treatment for such offenders.
A sensational incident at a French chateau ends with Count Perreard as the victim. He lit a match that blazed up his back, a bottle of red wine nearby helped extinguish the blaze, and he suffered a ruined shirt as the injuries were treated.
Police from the harbor precinct recovered the body of Hester Carter, a negro, from James Creek canal. Believed to have fallen from a sloop on Wednesday night, the body was snagged with grappling hooks within about a half hour of the report. Ongoing local notices mention a variety of advertisements and minor incidents.
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