Ebony goddess Viola Fleet robs a man then offers treasure to him
Viola Fleet, a dramatic Black woman in a Police Court tale, admits taking a gold jacket chain and $6 from a Texan resident on Elm Street and giving them to her admirer “Jack” Beach. The property, valued at $35, leads to $500 bond for grand jury appearance, as the courtroom scene unfolds with colorful slang and a notorious past hinted.
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Jack" Beach
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Ghetto Mix-Up In Court Ends With Fine For Rosenberg
In Police Court Henry Rosenberg, described as a fine business man, faced trial over a four toilet set dispute with Hannah Grades. A bilingual translator Susie Mare accompanied the complainant, sparking confusion as Susie claimed to understand German and English. evidence was debated and Rosenberg was fined $10 after a struggle over ownership and destruction of the toilet set.
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Equine Puzzle Unsolved At District Peace Court
Witnesses from police, grocers, dry goods clerks, carriage trade, and Washington Waller testified before Judge Mulloway in a pursuit case. Clarence Smith charged with driving a horse attached phaeton at breakneck speed along Pennsylvania Avenue to Fifteenth Street then back to the Capitol last Friday evening. Officers and drivers attested the horse was under control.
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Rugaway or Rugged Ride Sparks Court Debate
The trial features opinions from Mr Natlor on horsemanship and rugaway versus deliberate speed. A woman passenger remained calm, complicating the jury’s view. The owner of the rig and employer of the driver is revealed as defense counsel. Judge Mutlowny adjourns without a firm verdict as all parties go home.
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Husband's Love Timely in Larceny Trial in Judge Mills' Court
A colored attorney in Judge Mills' court yesterday berated Eichar Ali, accused of stealing Robert Oliver's bicycle on the fifth, for lying. Despite his plea of innocence and supportive testimony from witnesses, Ali avoided the stand as his wife Lizzie Hill claimed illness and loyalty. Judge Mills called it the most vagrant case of attempted perjury he had seen. Ali was fined $1 after counsel kept him from testifying.
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Indolent husband faces support warrant in court
In a Detroit docket full of wives seeking nonsupport, Mrs Lena Kestenon obtained a warrant against her husband James for failing to support himself. Prosecutor Given asked questions as the case moved to court while noting she may have supported both. The husband promised to try for six weeks.
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Shotgun Blast Wounds Stenographer on Hunting Trip Near Occoquan
Frederick H. Daiker, a Pension Office stenographer, was wounded in the left arm by a shotgun blast during a hunting trip with Dr. Gden R. Sucher near Occoquan Creek, about thirty six miles from Washington. The surgeon bound the bleeding arm, rode with Daiker to Washington, where Providence Hospital physicians expected the arm to be saved after initial fears of amputation.
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Francis Home from Europe Returns to St. Louis Exposition
David Francis former governor of Missouri arrived in New York from Europe aboard the Kron Prinz Wilhelm. A St. Louis delegation met him at the pier as he completed his mission to deliver European monarchs St. Louis Exposition medals. He had audiences with kings and rulers of England Austria Sweden Denmark Belgium and the Emperor of Germany and the President of France.
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Houdini Refuses Coffin Box Challenge at Chase's
Houdini, famed for jailbreaking feats, rejects a challenge from John H. Gates Jr and Thomas R. Nalley to seal him in a ten locked burglar-proof steel coffin box. He says the look would be too grisly for the stage. He later performs with a Saks & Co. packing box.
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Showroom Displays New Mahogany Bedroom Parlor Dining Furnishings
We are unpacking daily and placing many new pieces in our show rooms. The collection features mahogany bedroom, dining room, and parlor furniture with reproductions of early builders and the latest designer concepts. Two floors showcase mahogany, weathered oak, and golden oak lines, with ample variety and graceful, artistic patterns throughout.
University Opens Today At George Washington With Library Expansion
The eighty sixth annual session begins as George Washington University opens in the Hall with major changes. The north end of the building now houses enlarged library rooms following the Richard Heinzel collection purchase. Prof A F W Schmidt becomes librarian and German professor at Columbian College. Miss Harriet Stratton Ells named adviser of women to improve student life including a reception room for female students. The opening program includes Gareiesen solo and Tschaikowsky and Haydn pieces. Registration occurs in Columbian College and Washington College of Engineering with classes starting Thursday at 5 30 am.
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Colored Rivalry Ends In Alley Assault Trial
In a courtroom yesterday Judge Mills heard Louisa Jackson charged with striking Annie Funstall in an alley with an iron piece, causing a head wound and hospital care. Testimony said Louisa pursued rival Annie after an encounter involving a man named Gus Cox, who was described as her husband by neighbors. Louisa admitted striking and was fined 35.
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Edge to Believe They Battle in District Court
Two youths known as the gold dust twins faced District Police Court on a charge of fighting. They claimed it was a misunderstanding and described the scuffle as a playful exchange while denying any intent. Officer Jackson testified the fight broke out near the I Street gap as they supposedly forgot their duties.
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Army Orders and Promotions Across Commands
Leaves of absence for Capt Conrad Koerper and others, transfers of Lieutenants, and appointments for aid de camp and military education roles. Resignations, contract surgeons reporting for instruction, and naval orders plus movements of vessels and a court martial for the Alabama incident. Also notes mince meat not to be considered a meat product under Secretary Wilson.
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Patent Remedy Claim For Torpid Liver
An old ad-style note urges taking Horsford's Acid Phosphate to stimulate liver activity relieve constipation sick headache and malaria. It presents the product as a universal cure with a direct health benefit claim.
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Became Bride James Slayton Marries Sarah Maxwell
James Russell Slayton a Salvation Army leader married Sarah Maxwell of Johnstown Pennsylvania at the home of Mrs. M. A. Stoddare with Rev George E Maydwell presiding. Slayton, son of the late Gen James Russell Slayton TB A, recently ordained in the Evangelical Church.
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West End Auxiliary Names D W C T U Delegates
The West End Auxiliary of the Union Methodist Episcopal Church announced delegates to the District Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention on October 2 and 8. Mrs Eva Pierce became parliamentarian, Emma Berry named Virginia State convention fraternal delegate to Alexandria on September 35, 96, and 27.
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Farmers Prosperous as 1905 Trade Balance Favored Farm Goods
A Department of Agriculture report on exports and forest products shows imports of farm goods rose in 1905 to their highest since 1890s while exports exceeded imports by over half. The farm products trade balance reached 35 0 35 000 000 for the year, the lowest since 1898 due to grain declines and higher import prices for sugar wool hides skins and coffee.
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Liver Health Ad Claims Ayer's Pills Benefit
An old advertisement urges daily bowel action and an active liver for health. It asks readers to consult their doctor about a superior laxative than Ayer's Pills, claiming vegetable sugarcoated pills. The text references Lavell Massachusetts and uses marketing phrasing from a bygone era.
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