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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1908

Page

27

Trunchett Family Bedlam Prompts Juvenile Court Verdict

In a juvenile court scene William Trunchett faced charges of failing to provide for his wife and child amid a crowded home. He blamed his brothers-in-law for chaos, while his wife and mother in law defended the family. Judge Callan ordered $4 weekly support and urged reconciliation, telling the brothers to leave.

Frevenile Wiliam Trunchett Trunchett Anpier Gai Trunchett Luphela Inlaw de Trapt Baltimore Anacostia Callans Callan Prunchett

Trail of Anacostia Dogs Crackdown Begins

Fifth precinct officers and Poundmaster Einstein's force launch a drive against unlicensed and unmuzzled dogs in Anacostia. Authorities report citizens refusing to surrender dogs and some threatening pound wagons. Capt Matthews notes owners had a month to license dogs and the muzzling order has been in effect longer. Police to take prompt action in each case.

Fifth Precinct Einstein Anacostia Matthews

Order Street Improvements in Northeast District

Commissioners issue street improvement orders covering a resurfacing on the north carriageway of Pennsylvania avenue southeast between Eighth and Seventh streets at an estimated 37000 dollars, Wisconsin avenue repairs from Fulton to Garfield at 1200 dollars, four new water mains on the east side of Third street between 1st and streets northeast, and service sewers on First street northwest in Rhode Island avenue between North Capitol and First streets northwest and on Fourteenth street northwest between Emerson and Farragilt streets.

Pennsylvania Avenue Eighth Seventh Streets Wisconsin Avenue Fulton Street Garfield Street Third Street First Street Rhode Island Avenue North Capitol First Streets Fourteenth Street Emerson and Farragilt

District builds rules push fireproof hotel stairs

The commissioners gathered fireproofing standards from major cities to guide revised district regulations. West noted hotel fireproofing is as crucial as theater safety. Cities cited include New York Philadelphia Indianapolis Chicago and Boston, with varying thresholds for height stories and stairway fireproofing requirements.

Ad Hetela West New York City Philadelphia Indianapolis Chicago Boston

Typhoid Death Rate High In District Health Report

Health department weekly report shows 8 new typhoid cases and 6 deaths in the district, total typhoid cases 149. Measles and chickenpox declined, last week’s deaths 116 with 61 white and 65 colored. There were 119 births, 1 white and 42 colored.

Health Department

July Fire Losses Report To District

Fire Chief Bell reports July losses at 26030 with 177575 insurance. Bell alarms account for 24132 and local alarms 1898. Three percent of alarms were false. Four fires triggered extra alarms causing 21250 loss. Inspections of stables for horse protection underway with expected good results. Higher casualties noted in the department for the month.

Bell Chief Bell

Health Office Rush Delays School Health Certificates

Routine of the District health department was briefly abandoned due to a long line of children at Dr Woodward's office for school health certificates. To ease the rush, examinations will be moved to Franklin School by medical inspectors. All school children require health certificates.

Franklin School Alonzo Tweedale Washington Atlantic City Tweedale D. C Rehoboth, del

Complaints on Streetcar Seating by G D Farr

George D Farr writes to the District railway commission that street cars lack seating with many cars only partially filled. He notes cross seats intended for five often have three or four spread across, making it seem full to others boarding. He urges better loading practices to prevent cars from moving before a place is found. A separate notice advertises four hours sailings on Chesapeake Bay four days weekly with round trips to Baltimore via The Electric Line from 14th and New York Avenue, plus Belight excursions at $1.25 to Baltimore and back.

George D Farr District Railway’ Commission Chesapeake Bay 14Th and New York Avenue

City Bulletin: Local Foods and Goods Advertised in Stores

Listings include Va. fish roe and Canadian items like Nora star sardines, cod in tumblers, and mackerel. Herring batch for Byles stores alongside satin skin creams and San skin powder. Perrine box skr mackerel and Heurich’s beer are promoted, with Chicago supplier details and contact.

Nora Perrine

Bohemian GHP and Other Selections Debut by Band

A fragmented program listing selections performed by a band includes Old Faithful, The Bohemian GHP eee, Rocked in the Candle of the Deep, Hosnama, Daughter of Love, Southern Memories, Zacatecas, Old Comrades, Poet and Peasant Overture, The Humming Bird, plus marches and medleys. Names such as Albert Groasberth, B A Van Alstyne Watts, Harey Anders, Codina Julis Kamper, and a Bandmaster Kamper appear amid a March program with varied tempos and set orders.

Holzman Tobang Rollinson March Barytone Albert Groasberth Danl Marck Zacatecas Julis Kamper Seto

Treasury Announces Widespread Post Office Breaks Heat Record

Treasury Department lists a long flow of appointments transfers and promotions in many divisions. The post office staff face extreme heat despite fans and improved cooling as engineers report temperatures near 110 degrees in the engine room.

Treasury Seamole Mountain Country Dell Goch Capt O'Donnel Post Office Department Los Keith K Roxzelle Department of Agriculture Interior Department Mary E Barnum Iment of Agriculture Albert G Crutchfield Nelson Carr Navy Department War Department John F Bowning Philippine Service Fostofice Maud Weslson Postofice Samuel M Hitt Isthmian Ghost Commission United States Frances M Beaty Fom Philipine Service

Price alias Ross Held After Grand Jury Hearing

Charles Price alias Robert Ross faced a preliminary hearing in a police court yesterday morning on charges of breaking into William Schonberger's barbershop at 1221 Sixth Street Southwest and stealing. The value was 318 dollars. He was not panicked and was held in a 1000 dollar bond for grand jury consideration.

Charles Price Robert Ross William Schonberger Sixth Street Stealin P Price

Liability Act Invoked In Hard Fault Case In DC

Lillian Tucker sues the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad for 25000 damages over the death of Sydney Tucker a railroad fireman killed while crossing tracks near Virginia avenue and Second street southeast on July 3 1907. The suit tests the validity of the federal Employers Liability Act in the District of Columbia noting the act was declared unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court but upheld by District of Columbia court in this jurisdiction.

Lillian Tucker Sydney Tucker First Street Southeast Philadelphia Baltimore, and Washington Tucker Virginia Avenue Second Street Itr Congress Supreme Court of the United States Hyde Southern Railway Shepard Court of Appeals of District District of Columbia

WANTS PAY FOR OLD DEPOT IN Mandamus Case

In a mandamus hearing, Baltimore and Washington Railroad seeks $500,000 from District commissioners for an old depot payment tied to Union Station construction. Attorneys argue Congress entitles payment upon conditions met, while commissioners contend payment must await proper site approval and design.

Mandantus Wee Eee Hia Baltimore and Washonalles Ad Company Union Station Tastics Barndid Act of Congress Plana Congress Potomac Park New Jersey Avenue Rates Pit

Cammack Heirg Compromise Divides Estate Share

A settlement between Mrs Anne Hardisty and Mrs Elizabeth May Cammack alters the John Cammack estate. Anne receives 200000 in stocks and bonds plus 59000 in trust income, about one quarter of a 1000000 valuation. Stocks to be transferred within four days. agreement aims to prevent future contest and avoids notoriety. Justice Barnard authorized the partial distribution of securities yesterday.

Anne 5. Hardisty John Cammack Fils Elizabeth May Cammeck Justice Barnard

Cemetery lien suit targets Mount Olivet Cemetery and Peiger

Penn American Glass Company sues Mount Olivet Cemetery Association and F H Peiger to enforce a mechanic's lien for 988.24 plus interest. The complaint filed yesterday claims Peiger contracted for glass and materials for a cemetery vault and seeks sale of property to satisfy the lien. The date March 27, 1908 is cited in the filing.

Mount Olivet Association Penn American Glass Company Delaware Corporation Mount Olivet Cemetery Association F H Peiger Peiger Glass Company

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