Nora Adams Took Home After Murder in Washington
The funeral for Nora Adams, murdered at 1106 Fourth Street Southeast, will be held Sunday. Her killer, George M Long, died by his own hand and was buried yesterday with a soldier’s burial at Arlington after services by the United Spanish War Veterans. Adams, father of the slain girl, and a son and daughter left for Malcolm, Maryland, with Nora’s body. she was the eldest of ten and had recently decided to earn her living despite parental objections.
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Nora Adams
Fourth Street
George M Long
Long
United Spanish War Veterans
Department
G. Leyburn Shorey
John Jacob Astor
Sergeans’ Undertaking Establishment
Leng
Arlington
War Department
Washington Adams
Washington
Malcolm
Horsshead
Prince George County
Adams
Nora
Aes Increased Salaries In District Tax Office
Collector of Taxes Davis asks commissioners to raise salaries for several office staff citing rising living costs and doubled work since 1838. He plans to stay at 4000 salary and seeks raises for deputy collector, cashier, assistant cashier, bookkeeper, plus an outdoor wagon and increased contingent expenses. Three produce dealers arrested in ongoing Center Market crackdown with hearings set for August 5. Justice Barnard orders Ballinger to pay examiner fees in the continuing divorce case, with details pending.
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Davis
Congress
C. W. Collins
C. M. Towers
W. D. Clarks, Jr
David Warner
B Street
Center Market
Priscilla Butler
Benjamin
William Grove
H. EB. Davis
Building Big Freight Yards In Virginia And Washington
The planned network centers on the Virginia side of the Potomac and across in Alexandria with yards for Southern Railway Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac and Pennsylvania. Other lines including Baltimore and Ohio Seaboard Air Line Atlantic Coast Line Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk and Western will use the yards under contract. Washington gains 1200 extra car sidings while Eckington yard adds 600. Work started with 100 laborers and temporary tracks laid from St Asaphs.
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Virginia
Potomac River
Southern Railway
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Seaboard Air Line
Atlantic Coast Line
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
Washington
Long Bridge
Southern
Alexandria
St. Asaphs
Benjamin Baggett
Eckington
Huths Wounds Healing After Murder Verdict
Henry Huth shows marked improvement in jail after coroner’s verdict finding him responsible for Mrs. Agnes Levi’s murder. Doctor Hudson notes neck and wrist wounds healing. he spent a quiet first night, avoiding feigned insanity. Mrs. Levi’s funeral held from Perry’s, burial at Congressional Cemetery. Official milk purchase rules debated by health officials and dealers. Election of Washington Saengerbund officers debated. annual election set for Sept 4. Ella M. Padgett files for divorce from Charles E. Padgett alleging infidelity. defendant in New York City. Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted for blood strength and overall health improvements.
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Agnes Levi
Henry Huth
Hudson
Huth
Levy
Perry
Congressional Cemetery
Ella M. Padgett
D. W. Glassie
Charles E. Padgett
New York City
Notaries Public in Government Employ Cleared of Fees
Peace is restored to the camp of notaries with offices near the civil service building after President Roosevelt orders no fee for notarial work performed by Civil Service Commission notaries in proceedings before the commission. Samuel C. Hill led complaints that officials and clerks issued certificates for applicants and did outside notary business, delaying duties. The Civil Service Commission report prompted an order effective July 15 prohibiting fees, though Hill seeks broader limits. Also advertised: Clean hats in five minutes with Magic Renovator.
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Civil-Service
Roosevelt
Civil Service Commission
Samuel C. Hill
Civil Service Bureau
Hill
Tax arrears to be collected under new personal tax law
Commissioner West announced that arrears will be pursued under the recently enacted personal tax law with District officials Davis and Darneille. He praised the clean 1903 record, noted strong 1904 receipts, and said enforcement aims to protect taxpayers who already paid while securing Congress-ready compliance.
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West
Davis
Darneille
Ags
Congress
Commissioner West
Commissioner West Orders Tidal Basin Weed Cleaned
Commissioner West and Dr. Tin dall inspect the Inner basin bathing beach to remove unsightly vegetation and driftwood. Superintendent Stevens adapts gear to clear surface growth and will mobilize men and horses to loosen sea grass from the bottom while testing sulphate of copper to curb algae growth.
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Commissioner West
William Tindall
Collifener
Stevens
West
Nner
Officials warn fertilizer firm over garbage blockade
Commissioners issued a formal warning to the Washington Fertilizer Company after 65 complaints of failed garbage removal, with 67 wagons on route yesterday. They said a railroad car delay worsened congestion and pledged patrols Sunday.
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Washington Fertilizer Company
Feams
West
Washington Werthzer Company
Macfarland
Harding
Supt Zinkhan Reforms at Washington Asylum
Washington asylum to require guards and watchmen wear dark blue uniforms with Superintendent script on collars. Strict punishments planned for unruly inmates. Inmates to be confined in separate cells or cages in the workhouse. Covered porches to connect hospital buildings and outdoor pavilions for consumptives. Arrangements for evaluating persons of doubtful sanity completed.
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Washington Asylum
Zinkhan
Plan to reorganize Washington Asylum Hospital cells
Building inspector Ashford and Supt. Zinkhun reported to Commissioner West yesterday on a plan to better care for inmates at the Washington Asylum Hospital. The proposal divides two large receiving rooms into four, converts a nurses’ room into a cell, and relocates a hall bathroom to allow access to small rooms from the hall. The plan received official approval.
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Washington Asylum
West
Ashford
Supt
Zinkhun
Mr Stutler Takes Seaside Stay Likely
Dr J H Branson says Warner Stutler is a little better but confined to bed and not to be spoken to. Doctors cannot say when he will resume duties as brain fever danger passes. He may be moved to a seashore retirement. No hearing postponement decisions yet on Royal Robinson maladministration charges as Commissioner West plans short vacation return soon.
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J. H. Branson
Warner Stutler
Ins
Stutler
Mr. Stutler
Mr. Stutier
Royal Robinson
Commissioner West
Fire Boat Plans Approved For City Harbor
Commissioner Macfarland, Fire Chief Belt, and engineers reviewed sketch plans by Tames Lemoine Crane Co for a 101 foot long fire boat with six engine pumping capacity and 12 mph speed. Plans call for ice breaking bow, no onboard living quarters, crew housed in a shore building near the harbormaster.
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Macfarland
Belt
Engineer Department
Tames, Lemoine & Crane Co
New York
Ohiof Belt
Antics of the Mercury and crime in city court
City bulletin mocks fans while advertising Nat. Electrical Supply Co. Then reports a knife assault case in police court. John Williams, charged with two counts, held on $1,000 bond. Eyewitnesses testifying against him include James P. Purcell and John Miles. Also notes local ads for bakery, cocoa, plum pudding, gas ranges, ice cream, and printing firms.
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Mercury
Nat. Electrical Supply Co
John Williams
Kimball
James P. Purcell
Eleventh Street
John Miles
Williams
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ADLER
Mass. Ave
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
7Th St
Schneider
Chas Schneider Baking CO
ST. NW
Hubbard Heating CO
F Street
N. W
the Sunday Post
ASES
Margaret Mr. Murray
Chancery
Justice Barnard
Webster Ballinger
Mrs. Murray
Thomas
Retail Grocers’ Association
Dairymen
Saengerbund
The
Washington Saengenbund
Hood
Seventh Street
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Edward Harris
Crossett
Friedlander Clothing Company
Cor
Ninth and
E Streets
City Bulletin
Be. Holmes’ Bakery
Ist
Bests
Baker’s
J. T. D. Pyles
Nebraska Davis
Mary Tubjan
Chicsago
Eeaeceé
Mundiman & Co
G. St
Reisinger’s
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Gufus x. Poeby
Mayer & CO
Atlantic & Pacific Inc
7Th
E Sts
B. A. Bowman
Heurich Brewing Co
Maerzen
Senate
G&g
Herrmann’s
Seventh and I (Eye) Streets
Post
St Lows
Express
Post Business Office
Forest City
Washington Post
Corby’s Modern Bakery
Yale Laundry
10Th St
New York Ave
Munyon
Wee
Cen
Rocker
Ries
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