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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1908

Page

4

Too Much Brother In Law In Trunchett Household

In juvenile court William Trunchett admitted to leaving his wife and baby after disputes over his brothers in law living with them. His wife and mother in law defended the brothers, while Trunchett blamed their presence for simmering fights. Judge Callan ordered $4 weekly support and urged reconciliation, telling the brothers their company was not welcome.

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

On Trail of Anacostia Dogs

Fifth precinct police and Poundmaster Einstein pledge a vigorous crusade against unlicensed and unmuzzled dogs in Anacostia. Pound authorities complain some citizens refuse to surrender such dogs and have threatened drivers. Capt Matthews notes owners had a month to license dogs and the muzzling order has been in effect longer. Officers instructed to act promptly in every case.

Fifth Precinct Einstein Anacostia Matthews

Order Street Improvements for Southeast Pennsylvania Ave

Commissioners issue orders for street works including resurfacing the north carriageway of Pennsylvania avenue southeast between Eighth and Seventh streets at 37000 dollars. Repairs on Wisconsin avenue between Fulton and Garfield streets at 1200 dollars. Water mains on east side of Third street between 1 and streets northeast. Sewers on First street northwest along Rhode Island avenue between North Capitol and First streets northwest and on Fourteenth street northwest between Emerson and Farragut 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 fireproof stairs in hotels study

The city commissioners review district building rules and compare fire safety standards from major cities. West notes fireproofing hotels is as crucial as theater safety, citing New York Philadelphia Indianapolis Chicago and Boston requirements for tall or high hotels and stairways.

Ad Hetela West New York City Philadelphia Indianapolis Chicago Boston

Typhoid Deaths Rise in District Health Report

The weekly health department report notes 8 new typhoid cases and 6 deaths for the past week, a high rate versus prior weeks, with 149 total cases to date. Measles declined to 5, chickenpox to 34. deaths totaled 116, with 61 white and 65 colored. Births numbered 119 with 71 white and 42 colored babies.

Health Department

July Fire Losses Report From District Fire Chief

Fire Chief Bell reports July losses in the district reached 26030 dollars with 177575 dollars insured. Alarm incidents totaled 302 alarms with four fires triggering extra alarms causing 21250 dollars in losses. Inspections of stables for horse quartering and fire protection were started and expected to yield good results. A high casualty figure was noted for the department during the month.

Bell Chief Bell

Franklin School Becomes Health Certificate Site

Health office duties paused by a long line of children seeking school health certificates. Dr Woodward, overwhelmed by the crowd, directs authorities to send pupils to Franklin School for future exams conducted by medical inspectors. All school children must have health certificates.

Woodward Franklin School

Passenger seating blamed on crowded street cars

George D Farr wrote to the District railway commission claiming street cars are hard to board as cross seats meant for five often hold three or four, making it appear full and blocking entry. He notes rubbernecking passengers and cars moving before seats are filled. Also advertised are four hours sail on Chesapeake Bay four days weekly at $160 round trip, and $1.25 to Baltimore and back via The Electric Line with Belight excursions at $100 round trip, returning midnight Saturdays and Sundays excepted.

George D Farr District Railway’ Commission Chesapeake Bay 14Th and New York Avenue Baltimore Eilectric Beilight Goch Capt O'Donnel Post Office Department Los

City Bulletins and Local Store Notices

A compact notice list references various canned fish products and prices, shop names, and promotional items. It mentions Va. Fish Roe, Nor a tuna cod items, Star Imported Sardines, Perrine boxes, Herring, and mackerel offerings. Local merchants T D Byles, Heurich's Heer, and W. Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges are noted with contact cues for a Washington area storefront scene.

Nora Perrine Heurich’s Heer Ft— Macare and Senatg Hbrewery Posesington Bottling Company Chicago Fhe Bert. Co Muddiman & Co

Band Selections Led By Kamper in March Concert

A fragmentary 1 March program lists Holzman Tobang Rollinson and Albert Groasberth performing varied selections including Old Faithful and Hosnama. Pieces cited include Daughter of Love, Southern Memories, Zacatecas, Old Comrades, Poet and Peasant, The Humming Bird, and a banner by Codina Kamper Bandmaster with Piccolo Seto.

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

Treasury Announces Wide Range of Post Office Department Moves

Treasury and Post Office changes span appointments, promotions, transfers, and leaves of absence. Names include Edward A Fowler and Harry Frost with salaries and positions across Treasury and Interior, Navy, and other offices. multiple staff granted vacations, and several promotions and reassignments noted in government departments.

Treasury Seamole Mountain Country Dell Treasury Department Navy F Ofce Edward A Fowler I Stuart Cramer N Offee Harry ‘T Frost Peter C van Gilat B Bowls Adams Alanson Morehouse Edwin B Morsis Eugene 5 Nostrand Hdward M. A Jauntto Jamea R Burgess Arthur J Biskeglee Wer Mart L Quigley Navy Department John [ Erickson Theodore A Hunter Harry W Raoseh Post Office Department Edward E. Feastman Leonard D McGrew Robert C Valentine John L Dunham United States Roger Ir Moore Harry W Thompson Jacob W Austin Charles Keith K Roxzelle Department of Agriculture Interior Department Mary E Barnum Iment of Agriculture Albert G Crutchfield Nelson Carr War Department John F Bowning Philippine Service Fostofice Maud Weslson Postofice Samuel M Hitt Isthmian Ghost Commission Frances M Beaty Fom Philipine Service

Charles Price alias Robert Ross Held for Grand Jury

Charles Price alias Robert Ross faced a preliminary hearing in a police court yesterday morning on a charge of breaking into William Schonberger’s barbershop at 1221 Sixth Street Southwest and stealing. The value was reported as 318. Price was not indicted and was held in $1,000 bond awaiting grand jury action.

Charles Price Robert Ross William Schonberger Sixth Street Stealin P Price

Liability Act Invoked In Man's Railroad Death Case

Lillian Tucker sues the Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Railroad for 25000 damages over the July 3 1907 death of Sydney Tucker a fireman at 230 First Street Southeast Washington. The suit tests Congresses 1906 employers liability act and whether the DC court can apply it locally despite a Supreme Court ruling outside the district.

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 Case in Mandamus Proceedings

In Baltimore and Washington Dalles v District Commissioners, mandamus arguments tested payment of 500000 to the railroad after Union Station construction. Railroad defense cites Congress entitlements tied to conditions fulfilled. district counsel argues against issuing payment certificate without site approval.

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 Splits Estate Amid Agreement

An accord between Mrs Anne Hardisty and John Cammack's daughter provides her 200000 in stocks and bonds plus 59000 in trust, about a quarter of the 1000000 estate. The will gave income from 2350 trust and the remainder to his second wife Elizabeth May Cammeck. Stocks to be delivered within four days. agreement aims to avoid contest and notoriety. Justice Barnard authorized the partial distribution yesterday.

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

Cemetery lien suit filed against Mount Olivet Cemetery

The Penn American Glass Company sues Mount Olivet Cemetery Association and F H Peiger to enforce a mechanic's lien for 988.24. The bill claims Peiger contracted for labor and material for a vault, with sale of property to satisfy the lien and interest. The date March 27, 1908 is referenced 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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