Second hearing held in extension of Fourteenth street case
Miss Lenham objects to the commissioners appraisal for parcel 7 in the Fourteenth street northwest extension project. A jury was convened to decide if benefits from the project equal damages to seventeen parcels. Witnesses testified that benefits exceed condemned land value, with resumed proceedings at City Hall and further sessions planned.
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District Supreme Court
Fourteenth Street
Lydecker Avenue
Piney Branch Road
United States Marshal
City Hall
Messrs
Thomas W. Smith
Frank K. Raymond
Joseph D. Wright
Isabel H. Lenman
Moss Lenman
Charles A. Baker
William A. H. Church
George W. Moss
John E Herrell
James F. Oyster
Clement W. Howard
Percy §. Foster
A. Leftwich Sinclair
Benjamin FP. Leighton
George Francis Williams
Miss Lenman
George H. Lamar
Blair Lee
B Francis Saul
Fulton R Gordon
Edward A. Newman
Justice Gould
Government Hospital
Extending Prospect Street Proposal by Georgetown Citizens
Col John Biddle, engineer commissioner, urged Georgetown Citizens Association to seek a bill introducing an extension of Prospect Street from Thirty eighth Street to ease M Street congestion by the Aqueduct Bridge. He doubted full relief due to grade and traffic preference, and advised informing commissioners that Congress rarely acts on street extensions without local bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddle
Georgetown
John Biddle
Congress
Col Biddle
Prospect Street
New Building Regulations Consider Height Limit Proposals
Col Biddle announced the city is drafting new building rules on tall apartment houses and seeks citizen input through Mr Hackett. He said the commissioners may not broaden the light and air district but are reviewing the issue and will publicize permit applications via newspapers to reach affected property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
W Hackett
Col. Biddle
Hecht
Mr. Hackett
Col Biddle
Salaries for Teachers Sought by Commissioner Macfarland
Commissioner Macfarland asks the Board of Education for a schedule of proposed teacher salaries to present to Congress for enactment. Representative Babbock vows to introduce a bill to set national salaries for teachers and firemen, with a similar letter to the fire department. Grocers reassure Burnett’s Vanilla buyers on purity with no state objections. Our Prices Are Always Special, spring suits $10.90 to $30 with savings of $2.50 to $5, hats $1.90 from $2.50.
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Macfarland
Board of Education
Congress
Babcock
House District of Columbia Committee
Fire Department
Burnett
Policeman Sues for 10000 Over Libel Claim
Policeman John W. McGinnis through Attorneys Lambert and Baker files in the District Supreme Court a 10000 damages suit against Alice L. Belknap alleging a libelous communication to Maj. Richard Sylvester. The letter accuses him of impudence over a rubbish barrel and of past acts including an alleged milk bottle incident. The suit says all allegations are false.
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John W. McGinnis
Lambert & Baker
District Supreme Court
Alice L. Belknap
McGinnis
Maj
Richard Sylvester
Olice
No Damage to Alexandria from Potomac Sewage Outlet
Col Biddle reports that the Potomac sewage outlet opposite Magazine Point will not harm Alexandria Virginia. The District Commissioners and Col Biddle urge informing Alexandria officials and say Congress will decide next session. Additional pumping would be needed if Congress expands the disposal plan.
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Alexandria
Potomac
Magazine Point
Col. Biddle
Congress
D E. McComb
Washington
McComb
Anacostia
Anacostia River
Suit to Cancel Stock in Virginia Trust Company
John F. Hennessey sues The American Building and Loan Association to cancel stock certificates amid alleged insolvency and mismanaged assets. A receiver may be appointed. show cause May 12. Other items note a missing elderly man found, a 13 year old injured by brick, Potomac water use urged, a man breaks leg in a hole, and real estate transfers linked to a $60,000 note.
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District Supreme Court
John F. Hennessey
American Building and Loan Association
Virginia
Hennessey
Stafford
James 8. McDonough
H. A. Hagarty
John Jefferman
Bernard C. Barnes
Dartmouth Street
Potomac River
Chain Bridge
Hus
Georgetown Universit II Hospital
Seventh Precinct
GAR SERVICE TO ANACOSTIA CONFLICT OVER BRIDGE CAPACITY
District Commissioners and Washington Railway and Electric Company discuss Anacostia service plans. Citizens allege a ten to twelve minute schedule and transfer point at the Eleventh Street bridge, while officials note bridge weakness and potential temporary trestles costing up to 30 000 dollars. Commissioners urge lighter cars and direct crossing if possible, or sheltered transfer and adequate car supply if transfers occur at the Washington end. Action to reconstruct the bridge is already funded and to begin soon.
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Harries
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Anacostia
Congress Heights
Washington
Eleventh Street Bridge
Anacostia Bridge
Anauostia Bridge
Congress
Engineer Department
Lawyer Gustav Kuhn Held for Grand Jury in Larceny
Gustav A. Kuhn a member of the District bar was held by Judge O Neill in Police Court to await grand jury action on a larceny charge involving 150 dollars from Mrs Lee Gilliam. Bond set at 300 dollars. Gilliam said she and her husband operated a cigar store on Louisiana avenue.
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Gustav A. Kuhn
District Bar
Lee Gilliam
O'Neill
Gilliam
Louisiana Avenue
Kuhn
Casel Damage Suit Begun In Circuit Court No.1
Ella V. Casel sues Baltimore and Potomac Railroad and William J Zeh for 92000 claimed losses to her dressmaking business from coal loading near her shop at 324 Thirteenth Street SW. Attorneys Wilson & Barksdale represent Casel. J Wilamery for railroad. William F. Matngly for Zeh. Trial opened with jurors sworn and testimony expected.
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Justice Barnard
Circuit Court No. 1
Ella V. Casel
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company
William J Zeh
Thirteenth Street
Wilson & Barksdale
Railroad Company
J. Wilamery
Pir
William F. Matngly
Sues to Recover Life Policy Transfer
Hosea B. Moulton through John Ridout sues in District Supreme Court to compel George G. Cornish to transfer a $5,000 life insurance policy with Equitable Life Assurance Society. Moulton says he borrowed 92,000 from Cornish in 1832 and gave the policy as collateral, repaid July 17, 1833, then agreed Cornish would pay premiums and hold interest. Cornish claims ownership and refuses premiums and interest.
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Hosea B. Moulton
John Ridout
District Supreme Court
George G. Cornish
Cornish
Moulton
Equitable Life Assurance , Society of the United States
Towles Case Verdict Upholds Promissory Note Claim
Jury returns verdict for Traders National Bank in Circuit Court No 1 against Henry O Towles C C Bryan Gilbert B Towles and Zenas C Robbins on a Towles promissory note for 15000 plus interest. Verdict against Towles and Bryan. Robbins unresolved. Gilbert B Towles had a default judgment entered earlier.
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Messrs. Towles
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Robbins
Gilbert B. Towles
QUIT BOYS REFORM SCHOOL LEADERS RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED
Mr Miles superintendent and Mrs Miles matron resignations at the Boys Reform School were accepted after ten months of tenure. They plan to move to Oregon to manage property, citing higher income and Oregon developments. No successor named yet. board to decide soon. Cecil Clay chairs board. S W Curriden secretary.
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Miles
Oregon
Bronson
Washington
Lfe
Infidelity Grounds for Divorce Suit in District Supreme Court
Blanche Chamberlain filed for absolute divorce from Walter B. Chamberlain in the District Supreme Court citing infidelity with a co respondent named. She seeks custody of their eighteen month old son and is represented by attorney I. Q. H. Aiward.
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District Supreme Court
Blanche Chamberlain
Walter B. Chamberlain
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