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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1905

Page

9

Duehay Loses Appeal over Smoke Law for Cham Chambeau Building

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals affirms the Police Court ruling convicting Francis H. Duehay for emitting dense smoke from Cham Chambeau apartment house chimneys. The court holds apartment houses are not private residences under the anti smoke law, even if used for private living. Additional decisions include cases on Sherman street widening and a workers compensation matter involving Tilfian S. Butler and Joan D. Frazee.

Shepard Court of Appeals District of Columbia Francis H. Duehay Duehay Rochambeau

Measures Sought Over Bicycle Rider Injuries

A city official urges action after a rise in injuries caused by careless bicycle riders. Commissioner West forwards the issue to Maj. Sylvester, superintendent of police, for consideration of remedies.

Sues Wife for Absolute Divorce In District Supreme Court

Thomas B. Warrall files for absolute divorce from Ida G. Farrall through attorney Harry Hollander. The document cites fidelity concerns and names a co respondent. The page also lists assorted ads and forensic docket items including grand jury indictments for theft and housebreaking, plus local goods and shop promos from several Washington area vendors.

Thomas B. Warrall Harry HW. Hollander District Supreme Court Ida G. Farrall

Reward Advertises Drake whereabouts in Latest News

An advertisement in Latest News offers a reward for information on Thomas E. Drake, superintendent of the District of Columbia insurance department, detailing when and where he can be found at his office. District officials note Drake has been out of the city recently for health reasons and is expected to return to Washington soon.

Thomas E. Drake Insurance Department of Tridaily Drake Autho Thomas RE. Drake District of Columbia St. James Building New York City Chase City Springs Royal Benefit Society Society Atlantic City Department of Insurance Mr. Drake Macfarland

Plumbers Seek Separate Contract for Building Plumbing

At a municipal building commission meeting, several master plumbers urged a separate plumbing contract for the building rather than a general contract. They argued it would save costs and reduce friction with a general contractor. J Knox Taylor of the Treasury Department advised that separate contracts can work but are not standard. The commission did not reach a decision.

Municipal Building Commission J. Knox Taylor Treasury Department

Sale of Lots Ratified by District Court Justice Anderson

Justice Anderson of the District Supreme Court signed an order ratifying the bankruptcy court sale of Thomas E. Waggaman estate properties. Purchases include Sublets 24 25 square 1277 by Mary A. Jackson for 3200, Sublet 23 square 1277 to John A. Heenan for 1600, Sublet 17 square 1277 to W. W. Sealock for 1600, Sublets 14 22 square 1277 to Michael McDowell for 12500, portions of Cleveland Park to George A. Cunningham for 1000 and Myrtle A. Gillam for 450, Jote 116 117 118 square 1247 to John Clark for 7500, Lot 1212 square 1277 to James J. Sullivan for 3000, Lots 114 115 square 1277 to Daniel Kane for 6200, and a one twentieth interest in Lots 4 27 square 88 to James M. Varnum for 435.

Justice Anderson District Supreme Court Bankruptcy Court Thomas E. Waggaman Mary A. Jackson John A. Heenan W. W. Sealock Michael McDowell Cleveland Park George A. Cunningham Myrtle A. Gillam John Clark Same Square James J. Sullivan Sane Square Daniel Kane James M. Varnum

Suit for maintenance suit filed by wife against retired lieutenant

Aida May Whipple filed in the District Supreme Court alleging that Charles Henry Whipple, a retired U S Army lieutenant and railway clerk, has ceased supporting his wife and child. The petition claims he previously paid $10 per month and $0 per month after separation. An administrator was appointed for the late Justice Charles Cole’s estate with bond set at 10,000. Easter flowers and new spring attire advertised by local shop.

Justice Duell District Commissioners Lorin M. Saunders Gould District Supreme Court Lea Simmons Saunde Tilfian Butler Joan D. Frazee Court Whipple Cole Justice Stafford R. Golden Donaldson Charles €. Cole Donaldson

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