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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1909

Page

8

Spoiled Craps Game Leads to Ten Arrests in School District

In a Second precinct craps carnival near First and Pierce, ten players were arrested after police observed the game from Douglass School. Judge Kinball fined each at 25 dollars or 90 days in the workhouse. Other cases included a larceny charge against Robert Ricketts and a vagrancy sentence for Ben Jackson who claimed Kalamazoo as his destination. Additional notes covered break-ins, a wardrobe theft, a dog case, and local mischief surrounding the Eastern Branch.

Ben’ Jackson Kalamazoo Second Precinct First Pierce Streets Emanuel Roby Hnally Douglass School Robert Ricketts Ricketts D Street Trico Alexandria Cladium Mulloway Ben Jackson Pittsburg Ben Union Station Himball Middle West Dugge Jackson National Mortar Company First Street James Melville Ponckney William Jackson Willam H Davidson South Carolina Avenue Davidson Campbell Carrington

Supervisors Commissioned for Census Force Totals 267

Chief Aruiuy Seymour of the census bureau sent commissions to eight supervisors, bringing the total commissioned to 267 with 30 yet to be appointed. The action completes the commissioning of supervisors for Alabama Arizona Arkansas Connecticut Idaho Indiana Louisiana Mississippi Nevada New Hampshire Oregon Utah and Wyoming.

United States Aruiuiy T. Seymour Census Bureau Alabams Arizona Arkansas Connecticut Tazho Indiana Louisiana Mississipi Nevada New Hampshire Oregon Utah Wyoming

Scaffold Falls Wounding Two Cornice Workers

Two cornice workers Edward Curtin of 686 Orleans Place NE and Harry L Gingell of 2232 G Street NW were injured yesterday morning when a scaffold near Thirty-Sixth Street in NW collapsed. They fell about 20 feet, receiving head and back injuries, and were taken to Georgetown University Hospital in non dangerous condition.

Cornice Edward Curtin Orleans Place Harry L Gingell G Street NW Patredt Tlurty-sitth Street Georgetown University Hospital

Loretta Medal Continuation Secured by Wallace Will

The will of Afra Theodore H P Wallace confirms continuation of the Loretta medal at the Visitation Convent Georgetown. Endowed by Matte B Patterson, the will dated November 2 last filed for probate, provides 7100 to two servants and a 20 dollar monthly annuity to Mane Durand of Donzy, France. The estate largely revokes to Frederik G Zelbig for trust for Wallace children with income shares tied to existing estates. St Louis Trust Company to replace the trustee on death.

Afra Theodore H P. Wallace Georgetown Matte B. Patterson Wallace Commodore Rush Mane Durand Donzy Nievre France Commander Wallace Marie EK Patterson St. Louia Trust Company

Playgrounds Funds Sought for New Sites and Upgrades

A Washington playgrounds association seeks 178000 to create three new sites in Northeast and Southwest Washington, add toilets and improvements for two playgrounds, an athletic field, and ongoing maintenance. The group argues for liberal federal support and converting large city parks to children's use, with officers informing commissioners who showed favor after a two hour session.

Lrm Ztzo Playgrounds Association Henry E Wem Arthur Moses West Congress Washington Mr West

Washington city guides face annual license fee plan

Police Commissioner Mal Sylvester urged Washington to require all city guides to pay a four dollar yearly license and obtain an official badge. The measure would demand investigation and approval by police before license grants, with rules set under police direction and district commissioners.

Mal Sylvester Washington Washington City Capitol Poliee Department

Permits Issued for Nine New Dwellings in City

Yesterday nine building permits were issued for new homes across Northwest Washington. Projects include a brick dwelling at 4153 Fessenden Street by architect George H Loyd and builder Fred F Robey with an estimated cost of 8400. Dowd Bros received permits for five two story brick dwellings on Florida Avenue Northwest at an estimated 1400, by architect A H Sonneman. Mrs B and Dyer obtain a 21 Petery frame dwelling at 1764 Oliver Street Northwest with a estimated cost 500. C W King Jr receives two two story frame houses at 1479 and 1491 Monroe Street Northwest, designed by NR Grimm, builder C Wo King Jr, cost 400. A repair on 1519 Monroe Street Northwest by architect N R Grimm and builder C Wo King Jr is set at 1000.

SSR Talvine Fessenden Street Tennallytown George H Loyd Fred F Robey T. Dowd Bros Florida Avenue A H Sonneman Dowd Bros Oliver Street R.T Luket W King Monroe Street NR Grimm W King Jr W King, Jr N. R Grimm Wo King

Weathered Oak Furnishings Half-Price Sale List

A sale list of assorted weathered oak furniture and related items with reduced prices. Items include library tables, magazine stands, India seats, jardiniere stands, rockers, a hall clock, and leather seat arm chairs, with discounts cited in dollar amounts and fractions.

Jardiniere Jardimere

Seventeen Indicted and Guilty Pleas Amid Court Backlog

Grand jury handed 17 indictments to Chief Justice Clabaugh and more expected next week. Nine prisoners arraigned. four pleaded guilty, ten pleaded not guilty. Plea deals aim to minimize trials. mercy urged by prosecutors. Also notes multiple retrials for larceny, embezzlement, and housebreaking. Auction sale of New Surrey and buggy stock announced by Adam A. Weeschler.

United States Clumbaugh Wall Baker Clabaugh Thalt Marle McDonald Forrest Dimore Walter Willams Harry Brown Lerman Johan Joseph ‘Ack Thomas Brown Kirby Jones John Newnan Ransom Willams Thomas Banks Robert Smallwood Armani Bland Reginald Jenkins James Woods Chester Ddington Joseph Green Allen Garner Edward White John Lewis Lows Zee Willam Wells Bre‘st Scott Wiliam Ross Alio Roxley William Hacts Alberta Reed Greon George Curtis

Woman seeks annulment as husband accused of bigamy

Mrs. Eve A White, through attorneys George P Fleaver and John R Shields, files for annulment of her marriage to Charles Edward White alleging he was already married. The couple wed in Alexandria on December 2, 1961, and claim White's prior marriage remained valid at the time of their ceremony.

Stella Johnson Lee Johnson Lucy Powell Zinkhar Lucy Pat Creaghe Mulloway

City Bulletin GWU Opening Exercises Today

The George Washington University opening exercises will be held this afternoon in University Hall at Fifteenth and I streets with addresses by Henry R. Macfarland, chairman of the board of trustees, and President Charles Willis Needham. The board, faculty, alumni, students, and friends are invited to attend.

George Washington University University Hall Fifteenth I Streets Henry R. Macfarland Charman Charles Willis Needham Freud

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