Rates for One Horse Hack Vehicles Updated
The city commission approved new hack and light rates reflecting higher feed costs. One horse vehicles will charge 50 cents for trips with one or two passengers and 19 cents for each additional passenger. Hourly hires start at 1.15 for three or four passengers, with incremental increases per extra rider. Weights and distances adjust per hour. additional charges apply after twelve thirty pm. Child travelers under five ride free with an adult, five to twelve pay half. Separate fare rules apply for two and four passenger configurations.
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Horse Public
Cluriet
Thomas
Ecute
Bathing Beach Set for Opening After Repairs
Bathing beach improvements were completed after initial complaints by the Commissioners. Inspector Ashford reported leveled and improved bath structures. Commissioner West said the beach could open to the public by next Monday, possibly Saturday, once spring fixtures arrive and are installed.
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Ashford
West
W. X. Stevens
Woodward Delegation Heads to APHA Meeting in Atlantic City
Health Officer Wentward has been appointed by the District Commissioners as a delegate to the thirty fourth annual American Public Health Association meeting in Atlantic City. Dr. James Carroll of Washington is vice chairman of the laboratory section, and Jer. Demings Orransnos of Mexico City is president. Topics include milk safety, street construction for health, vital statistics, and control of minor infectious diseases. Separately, residents petition for road improvements on 4 Street NW at Fried Island Avenue to Second Street, with a projected cost around 4,000 borne by local property owners. The request, bearing Mary Lashhorn’s name, was referred to Hogincer or Highwars Hunt.
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American Public Health Association
Wentward
American Public HeaKue Association
Atantic City
United States
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
James Carroll
U.S. A
Washington
Eotety
Ita
Jer. Demings Orransnos
Mexico City
Woodward
Board of Health
Dha Value
Friede Island Anvenue
Serond Street
Dave
Mary
M. Lashhorn
T Street
Hogincer
Wholesale Trade Plans Formed by Washington Chamber Committee
Washington Chamber of Commerce wholesale committee met to discuss city development plans and meeting date changes. Delayed shipments and central credit information bureau were discussed, with plans to revisit these issues at the next regular meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wamdinsten
Ifn
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Incroname
Lulee
Jarper
Omer
Charla W. Semmes
Munroe Lachs
Wnet
Lucln
Atepa
Bureau of Central Credit Information
Washington
N. Inter
Chamber of Commeres
Railroad Men Annoy Her in Freight Depot Noise Complaint
Mrs. Ballman of 48 C Street Southwest filed a complaint against the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad over disruptive locomotive and yard noise at the freight depot. Corporation counsel argued any regulation restricting labor hours must be reasonable and apply broadly, warning that persistent annoyance could invite police intervention and railway company action.
Tax collection ruling limits district authority
The district assessor and commissioners lack power to cancel taxes on property used and improperly taxed. The opinion, urged by District Attorney Griffin, seeks to cancel uncollectible personal taxes. Reports indicate hundreds of accounts from 1906 to 1909 are deemed uncollectible due to transitory property nature.
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Varporavon
Annenton Griffin
Water Rates Questioned by City Residents
Fowler W. Capman asks District Commissioners to seek legal opinion from Corporation Counsel on whether one city section can be billed by meter rates while the rest remains at flat rates. He argues Congress stake supports uniform water rents and urges collection from all until every house is supplied.
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Fowler W. Caapman
North
Eat
Corporation Councnl Toomas
Chapman
Congress
District to Prosecute Hotels For Fire Escape Noncompliance
The District Commissioners failed to refer several fire escape noncompliance cases to Corporation Counsel Thomas. Notices were served on Oren G Staples of the Riggy Mouse, D A Samsford owner of the Arizona Hotel, and Mary A Lonn owner of the Keystone Hotel. Harrington Mids of the Grafton Hotel was told the deadline for notice expiration is August 24 and may be prosecuted thereafter.
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Diatrict Commisnioners
Thomas
Peron
Oren G Staples
Rigxy Mouse
D. A. Samsford
Arizona Hotel
Mary A. Lonn
Keystone
Ray Ee
Building Inspector Blamed for Missing Party Wall Notice
District officials criticize an inspector after an alleged failure to notice a party wall in an old building project. Attorney Grinford calls for scrutiny as renewal of a permit to wall two stables is questioned because the structure has stood two years with only partial brickwork. The case hinges on whether the party wall was properly noticed and if building officials followed the rules.
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Carelena
Jul
Grinford
Se M. Colling
Wr. Collins
Finipacion
Tm Pats
Collin
Sealer Reports July Receipts for District of Columbia
The July monthly report by W. Haskell, sealer of weights, shows total receipts of FLGONAS. Of this, $863.20 came from the District markets, $169.50 from weights and measures, and $61.45 from rental of the river wharf. An extension of twenty ten days was granted to Bucgents & Parnons, contractors, to finish the new fire engine house at Bencing, due to delays from disturbed foundations and well-raising work. The Commissioners will not impose a penalty on the contractors.
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District of Columbia
Department of Weights and Menguren
W. Haskell
Hell Gireet
Scateniay
Bucgedts & Parnons
Bencing
Houan
Dr Grapp Appointed Inspector for Milk Laws Enforcement
On the recommendation of Health Officer Woodward Dr Guvtay H Grapp, veterinary surgeon, has been appointed a nonotary eng foint Inspector to assist in enforcing milk and ure laws. The appointment was recommended to Havneanne oranted by the srt of Marii 2. 4907. The compensation to $1.00 a vous.
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Dr. Grapp
Woodward
Or. Guvtay H Grapp
Marii
Burial for Mrs A Watson at Rock Creek Cemetery
The funeral for Mrs Rebdecca Watvom widow of Willius Watawn will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at 250 Gumintt place NW. The service, conducted by The Nobie of Enis Churcs Va, honors Walton, a Mont Pleasant Church member. Interment follows in Rock Creek Cemetery with private rites.
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Bet
Rock Creek
Mra Rebdecca Watvom
Willius Watawn
Hyde
Gumintt Place
Nobie
Enis Churcs Va
Mont. Pleasant
Walton
Rock Creek Cemetery
Rescue of Jamestown Bride Ends in Check Fling Scandal
Dr F J Wilson and Miss Agnew Manning, visiting Jamestown for the Exposition, were arrested after a $14 hotel bill check bounced. Wilson claimed funds would come from New York. he and Manning, staying at the Nations Hotel, were detained as investigators traced the failed payment and questioned the pair about the alleged fraud.
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Francia J
Dr. Wilson
Traders Natione Bank
Nations Ho
McNamro
Dr. Wilcom
McNameo
Dr. Wiron
Mias Manning
Hesd
Wilson
Beaudmut
New Yorke
Child Dies From Burns In Home Accident
Eve Hollis, a young child, died from burns received when a pile of burning newspapers ignited at her Linwood Place home. She attempted to extinguish the blaze, was enveloped in flames, and died yesterday after family and doctors could not save her. Funeral arrangements were announced for tomorrow morning with burial in Lincolnia, Va.
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Eve Hollis
Aucun
Linwood Place
Ghia
Eva
Florence Hollis
Bix
Lincoinia
Hero Medal for Boy Kennth Hines Rescue at Rock Creek
A Carnegie hero medal may be awarded to 12 year old Kenneth F Hines of 12ih Q street for saving his older brother Leste O Hines from drowning near Thompson's Bridge in Rock Creek. A local inquiry team led by I Mb Wilmot will likely visit Washington to investigate details of the rescue.
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Refneth Hines
Washington
Kenneth F Hines
Leste O. Hines
Rocky Steck
Thompson's Bridge
Carnegia Hero Fund
Cormilasion
Pittengreanewerg
I. Mb .Wilmot
Compace
Wilmotdigg
Reson
South Capitol Street Contract Award Amid Local Notices
The Cranford Pasing Company won the contract for paving South Capitol Street from ar cmee Do to Canal elrects southwest. Work begins next Monday, with a bid of 34A0 and a formal city notice. Also noted are local ads on sardines, beauty aids, and a Navy Yard entertainment crab feast. Folkjeman Brawner retires from the patie department. a stenographer position is advertised with August 4 potential start.
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South Capitol Street
Arcmee Do
Canal
Ereninga Entertainment
Setmsider'y Navy Yard
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The
Saks
Seventh Street
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
SALE
Kuppenheimer
C. & P. Telephone Co
12Th Serset
Oz & Street
Ener
Maerzen
Senate
Waarsan
Sen
Gies
Cp Doe Haner
Ba Guttle Qesate
Heurich Brewiig Co
Otte
Slumplsfyford
Mass. Ave
N.W
Mug Ber
Ant
Muse
Sas
Hows & Hermann
Mayer & CO
7Th St
A.W
Walford
National Capital Brewing Company
Munich
National Capital Brewing CO
D. of C. Real Estate
Bone
Busines
Fisher & Co., Inc
Goodyear Somexay
Jehus
Schefole
Iro Gnd
Corps
Fye
Dubat Stute
Pat
Corps of Fire and Police
Bore
Washington Anyrim Hospital
DE. Woodward
Assenome Beyo
Bad Atcoanin Spoulda
Ame
Mrs. A Watson
Tees Jocal Whushing Firma
Ins
Duntena. Punting Co
Allen T. Howicon
Wy. H Rothwell & Sone
Buhigan Pemtles Cieamany
Tawest PLC
Gude
F. Jo Wilson
Bride
Suzt
Jackestown
Petton
Coopaniona
Dreas
City Bulletins
Folkceman
Patie
Wodauay Filme
Hourleh
Naling Te Waergen
Bottiins Company
OOC
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Pabst
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Milwaukee
Pabst Brewing Co
North Capitol St
Lincoln
Adler
Aden'g
Ana Gil
Vigtor E. Adler
Rano Samdle Highlands
Pawe Kramen
Pune
Magee
Beliasle
the Post Building
Post Building
S.S.S
S.S. S
Swiet Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
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Zome
Potomac
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