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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1906

Page

5

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.

Jack” Beach Viola Fleet Broning Palice Viola Viola Bellaves Alexandria Jack" Beach Man Beach Yala Jack Beach

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.

Henry Rosenberg Stout Hannah Grades Susie Maré Mulronny Susie Oh Cara Susie Svate Svell Germany Rosenberg Dinny Sandlord Madlowny

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.

Willard Washington Waller Esterday Mulloway District Peace Court Clarence Smith Pennsylania

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.

Natlor Rugaway Nattor Mutlowny Herge

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.

Bla Lizzie Hill Lizzie Hill

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.

Lena Kestenon Given Aimad James Kestenon

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.

Occoquan Creek Washington Frederick H. Dalker Pension Office Gden R. Sucher Strest Northwest Daiker Jannach

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.

St. Louis New York Pier New York David Francis Missouri Europe St. Lous Francs England Austria Sweden Denmark Belgium Germany France

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.

Houdini Chase’s John H. Gates, Jr Eleventh Street Gates Thomas R. Nalley Packers Saks & Co

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.

George Washington University Pen Hall Needham Richard Heinzel A. F. W. Schmidt Leland Stanford Junior University Library of Congress Columbian College Fifteenth Street Harriet Stratton Ells Calumpian College Ife

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.

Mills Louisa Jackson Annie Funstall Annie Gus” Cox Louisa Cox

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.

Jedge Jackson I Street

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.

Conrad Koerper Charles Lynch Stef Samuel Coldwell Philippine Scouta Henry @ Stahl Sixth Infantry Laurence 0 Mathews George J. Shields Witt St Loui S MaGen Adolphus W Greely A. A Wowam L Buel Tiird Infantry Columbia Masters Academy Calumabia Tenn Columbia Academy Samuel Catawell Philippine Couts Army Alten F Brewster Artilery Coron Artilery Bauer Insiuction Fort Riley Kans Fort Hamilton Trent Willa HU. Bennett, Jr New Orleans Mobile Ala Waltport Mina Fort Barrancas United States Army Washington, D.C Clack Aim Te Army Medical School Army Medical Museum Couran Guy Rukke Ann Arbor Bueh Ray W. Bryan St Louis Henry Pilsbury Boston Maus Arthur C. Christie Clymer N. Ys Bernard Gostin Macon William K. Baxt Met Mineaporte Xtlan TidgardCiag Vanburen Ark Howard H. Jolson Army Medical School Frederick Macy Washington, DC Pervon Wilson

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.

Horsford

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.

James Russell Slayton Salvation George E. Maydwell Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church M. A. Stoddare Slayton Evangelical Church

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.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union West End Union Methodist Episcopal Church George Mra. Pierce Mra. McGlue Jennie Esker Mra. Cole Ballinger Dumbaugh Celia Graham M. Graham Taylor Irving Mra. Berry

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.

Department of Agriculture

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.

Ayer

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