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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
39
The equinoctial storms require a suitable rain coat. The new coats use a rubberized fabric and are entirely waterproof. They are full in cut, of proper length, and button high at the neck. Available in all sizes from $10 to $25.
Judge Mulloway held that before the Interstate Commerce Commission can prosecute street railway firms for overcrowding or flat wheels there must be definite regulations. he tossed four informations as lacking precise standards while noting a single clear rule on speed remains enforceable. District Attorney Baker plans to appeal as railroad counsel push for a demurrer and further action.
Edward Hodge a negro driver for Mayer Bros 937 F street northwest was arrested yesterday by Detectives Cornwell and Kleimdienst charged with embezzling 85 dollars. He allegedly confided to a fellow employee of intent to misappropriate money received on the next payroll and was betrayed when he delivered O D. He was held for a hearing in the police court this morning after protesting he had lost the money.
Edward O Connor has sold his residence at 1367 Meridian Street Northwest through Boss Phelps Real Estate Company for 8000 dollars. The buyer REL Pollock will make the house his home in the Mattingly tract where Mr Wardman recently built several houses.
W W Millan counsel for Samuel W Cockrell Nettie L Cockrell and Robert Lang living west to new clubhouse of the Columbia Turnverein yesterday sought certiorari to halt liquor license grant arguing powers exceeded Justice Clabaugh denied the application Millan then asked for a writ to compel the board to show cause why the license should not be revoked in ammiuch 28 there was a fam com Ath certain cleupes tt fn py ith
Auditor Alonzo Tweedale prepares district estimates in a budget divided into general government, protection, health, highways, education and other categories. Commissioner Judson notes revenues total 430,000 and budgets must not exceed twice that amount, aiming to begin larger, multi-year improvements and debt reduction while presenting a plan to Congress.
Maj Judson endorses a combined playground project in Rock Creek park to aid poor District children. Mrs Allyn E Capron leads army and navy supporters proposing amenities, a swimming pool, water supply, and shaded grounds near Camp Good Will, with a request for congressional funding.
Fire Chief Wagner and Commission Macfarlandbacked plan to regulate moving picture houses in Washington. Proposals require six foot high and wide theaters with metal linings and ventilation, opera style self raising chairs bolted to floors, metal ceilings in dwelling buildings, prohibition of gas or coal heaters, and electrical heating by electric or steam or hot water. Theater aisles vary by capacity to ensure quick exits and comfort for patrons.
Railroad official John B Powers, former South and Western Railroad superintendent, had his pardon denied after a Biatesville N C peonage conviction. He was sentenced April 2% to fifteen months imprisonment for brutal practices forcing black workers to toil, restricts their movements, and rack up debts at the employer’s supply house under guards.
Four Detroit supporters in bleachers were cited by Ground Keeper John O Dea for "fussin" during a Washington Detroit game. Judge Kimball ordered $5 fines for all four. Boward Chaney, underage, remanded to Juvenile Court. John Simpson convicted for carrying a razor while intoxicated with harsh remarks about race.
A fire at a French château injures Count Perreard who reportedly lit a match carelessly. The blaze scorched his back as guests avoided a broader disaster while red wine nearby helped extinguish the flames. He recounts prior injuries and states he will remain upright during recovery.
Police recovered the body of Hester Carter a Black man from the James Creek canal believed to have fallen from a sloop the previous night. The harbor precinct secured the body using grappling hooks within about a half hour of the alert.
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