Fire test a success for high pressure water system
Fire Chief Belt demonstrated a high pressure water test at the High teenth and U streets hydrant drawing water to heights near 200 feet with 60 to 137 pounds of pressure. Spectators included Commissioners Macfarland and Weet as proposals to fund maing in downtown Washington are discussed alongside possible Congress appropriations of 750000 to 760000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macfarland and Weet
Belt
Highteenth
U Streets
Washington
Fort Reno
Macfarland
Congress
House Committee On Appropriations
District of Columbia
Appeal Sought To Recall Mandate In Snow Case
The District Court of Appeals was asked to recall its mandate to the Police Court in Cecelia M Coughlin versus District of Columbia. The aim is to reinstate the case in the Court of Appeals so the Commissioners may seek Supreme Court review of the snow and ice law ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Appeals
Cecelia M Coughlin
District of Columbia
Miss Coughlin
A B Duvall
Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
George E Hamilton
Supreme Court
Deaths From Consumption Lead Week in District
Twenty eight fatalities from consumption occurred in the District in the week ended Saturday, the highest in weeks, with about four deaths daily. Pneumonia claimed twelve, diphtheria fell to fourteen cases, scarlet fever rose to twenty six, typhoid to thirty, and smallpox five quarantined. All quarantined individuals will be discharged Friday morning unless conditions change. Also note deaths totaled 187 for the week, with 87 white and 50 colored. Other items report Edward Carson's death in Denver and a postponed forgery case for Raymond Jones in Criminal Court No. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington University Hospital
Oldest Inhabitants Record Association Seeks Dead Members
The Association of the Oldest Inhabitants of Washington held a meeting at the Corcoran Building. A large memorial record book was presented for members who have died since the society's founding, to include birth and death dates and brief sketches. The book may record about 2,300 members. Members with information on pre 1901 deaths are asked to contact recording secretary D W Reiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Corcoran
Allison Naislor
Browne Nicholas Watkins
G Calvert
John F Kelly
James la Fontaine
Daniel O’c Callaghan
C E Selihausen
Matthew Gault Emery
Emery
W VY Cox
District Society
D W Reiss
Tenth Street
City Bulletin and Local Notices Mixed With Ads
A historical police court report notes Howard Berry and Philip Richards, both described as negroes, were discharged after pleading not guilty to habitual drunkenness. the issue includes appeals to Judge Kimball and remarks by a police officer. The page also lists assorted grocery items, store ads, legal notices, and local business notices from J.T. Pyles’ stores to real estate and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Berry
Philip Richards
Willow ‘Tree Alley
Wilsonerry
Kimball
Richards
Lone Star State Anniversary Celebration Planned for April 26
The Texas Society of Washington will host the anniversary of the San Jacinto victory at the Typographical Temple with speakers including Chief Justice Seth Shepard and W. H. McNeill. The event, in charge of the society, follows a Tuesday meeting at the new Pythian Temple, featuring vocal, piano, violin, and recitation performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto
Republic of Texas
Texas Society of Washington
Gustave Bender
Society
New Pythian Temple
Seth Shepard
Court of Appeals
W. H McNeill
Forfeited Bail as Mrs Dickinson Skips Trial
Mrs Earle Dickinson, indicted for obtaining 75 dollars by false pretenses over a piano claim, failed to appear in Criminal Court No 1 yesterday. Bond of 500 dollars forfeited. bondsman William W Stewart had secured a bail piece and sought Dickinson, reportedly on vaudeville in another jurisdiction. Bench warrant ordered.. Florida Limited Trains to be discontinued this season between New York and St Augustine with final southbound runs on April 8 and April 7 respectively. Northbound to Washington by April 11. Also note coat ad promoting seasonal sale and store label.
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Stella Dempsey
Mary Thomas
Robert Hart
William Harrison
Earle Dickinson
Justice Wright
William W Stewart
Dickinson
Wash
New York
St. Augustine
Washington
Atlantic Coast Line
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Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Heurich
Heurich’s
West 34
Maerzen
Senate
Heurich Brewing Co
Merchants Transfer & Storage Co
E Street
Elias Raff Liquor Co
7Th Street
S. W
Hubbard Heating Co
F St. N. W
Boston
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Cor
7Th and E
Reef
the Pilgrim Light Lunch
Cogaget
A. Kahn
F Street
Eagle
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
Lousians Avenue
D Street
Castelberg'’S
Jeweler
Optician
Pa. Ave
Littlefield, Alvord & Co
Manhattan Laundry
Florida Ave
N. W
Chief Belt
Snow
Eadward Carson
Edward Carson
Denver
Cole
Trenton
N. J
West
Carson
Susie Bangs
J. GC
Mary Bangs
Jones
Raymond Jones
Charles Jones
Poston
George ®. Hoover
California Fig Syrup Co
City Bulletin
J.T . Pyles
la Ave
F Edward Mitchell
Gunton Building
Louisiana Avenue
John Waldman
7Th St
A.oumatiam
Williams’ Drug Store
Dewey Hotel
L Sts
M O
W. W. Brown
the Law Reporter Printingg Co
Firth N. W
Andrew KR. Graves
Eighth Street
3. E
Meridian Street
Mount Pleasant
Harris
Miller
G. C. A. Muddiman & Co
James F. Oyster
9Th
Pa Ave
Keene's
G St Nw
Affleck
T.c
Hugh Harvey
Twina
Tamaqua
Nat Cap Brewing Co
Gem
B. Powell
Atamieck's Bros
Debye Croup
Chase Affieck
Crystal
Lone Star
Texas
Man's Store
D. J
Kaufman
Ave
France
Belgium
Normandy
Paris
Robert
William the Conqueror
Royal Pilsen
America
Fox
Abner-Drury Brewing CO
Herrmann
7Th and I
Eye
Sts
Tes
Union Outfitters T
7Th St. N
En Co
John H. Magruder
Jackson
Erkefeld
Shedd Cic
Ninth Street
Burroughs
FE. S. Newman
Bond Buiding
Chas. M.rieff
Stieff
J. C. Conliff
Endrug Store
CERES
Roner
Mayer & Co
Washington Gaslight CO
St. N. Ww
Selinger’s
Aews
the Sunday Post
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