One-Man Rule in District Government Favored by Easterday and Thomas
George Easterday and John R. Thomas urge replacing the three-member District of Columbia board with a single chief executive. They argue centralized authority ensures accountability and reduces divided responsibility, likening government to a disciplined business. They predict Congress will adopt one-man rule at the next session.
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George Jr. Easterday
John R. Thomas
Cna
Congress
Tam
George Q. Easterdey
G Street Northwest
Board of Commissioners
Thomas & Tolman Automobile Company
Thomas
Board of Directors
Board of
Attacks Church Services Near N Street Baptist Church
John R Galloway, owner of the Henrietta near the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, complains of noise and disorder from gatherings described as religious worship. He says disturbances last until late at night, harm property value and comfort. Officials note the issue resembles a private nuisance and advise civil court remedy. disorderly conduct law may not apply.
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Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
N St
Ninth
Tenth Streets
John R Galloway
Henrietta
Galloway
Mr Galloway
Valve
Sylvester
Pugh
Conductor May Use Force Under Court Ruling
Judge Kimball ruled a conductor can remove a passenger for violating company rules or failing to pay fare. Frank Johnson of Capital Traction faced assault charges after ejecting a passenger who refused to pay and offered a late transfer on a Seventh street car near Pennsylvania avenue. The case was dismissed.
Summer Appetizer and Estate Matters in County News Briefs
Citizens Association asks for Thirteenth street macadamization and cement sidewalks but funds are insufficient from current county road repairs. Commissioners may include the project in next year’s estimates. Margaret Kopp petitions probate court to appoint administrator to settle John Shea estate, citing $500 real estate, outstanding debts, and a $10,000 life policy. Also notices a Baltimore and Return excursion via The Electric Line. Excursions advertised at $1.00 with weekend return.
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Columbia Heights
Shea
Margaret Kopp
Probate Court
John Shea
North Capitol and Eckington Assn Seeks Street Improvements
Dr. Edgar F Thompson and fellow association members urged district commissioners at a public hearing to include street upgrades in next annual estimates. Desired improvements include paving Lincoln road from Truxtun circle to Prospect avenue and several blocks on Seaton A, A, Beaton, Todd, and Rhode Island avenues, with T street graded from Lincoln road to Fourth street. Commissioner Morrow warned Congress there is little chance of funding for T street soon due to insufficient development.
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Edgar F. Thompson
North Capitol and Eckington
Congress
Health department to seek warrant after fly infestation at Pennsylvania Ave kitchen
Health inspectors visited twenty lunchrooms and related facilities on Thursday. One site in Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest was found with flies in the cooking yard and a dirty floor. An uncovered skylight over the food prep table risked dirt contamination. No kitchen fans to protect meats from insects. Three dogs roamed the food area. A Thirteenth Street hotel had a bedroom between kitchen and dining room used by Chinese boys.
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Health Department
Pennsylvania Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Tenant Sues Landlord Over Damaged Porch Injures
William G. Lanham, blacksmith of 34 Harrison St Anacostia, sues I Leo Kolb landlord at 610 Fourteenth St for 10000 damages claiming a defective porch caused a fall on Good Hope Rd. Lanham alleges repairs were promised after notification but not completed and he has been unable to work since October 28 after the porch board gave way.
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William G. Sanham
Harrison Street
Anacostia
I. Leo Kolb
Lanham
Good Hope Road
Fourteenth Street
M*langam
Pretty rkr calls forger Nellie Lohr in New York arrest
Nellie Lohr, arrested in New York at Washington authorities request, charged with forging George Baum’s name on a check cashed at Washington Loan and Trust. She was brought to this city and jailed in default of bond, described as an eighteen year old girl who remained complacent during questioning.
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Nellie Lohr
New York
Washinngton
George Baum
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Abraham M. Cohen
Nellie
Street Car Death Takes Life of Elderly Man
Thomas A. Tate, 70s, formerly of 1038 E Street Southeast, died at Emergency Hospital from injuries after being run over by an Anacostia car two months earlier. He tried to board at Ninth and F streets, fell beneath the front truck, and suffered a nearly severed leg before the vehicle passed. An inquest is set for this morning at 11 o'clock.
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Thomas A. Tate
E Street
Tate
Ninth
F Streets
Mrs Rae Case Continued as Acid Assault Charge Looms
The case of Mrs Mary Hae, arrested after throwing carbolic acid at her half brother James L Allen, with bystander Evie Knott struck, was continued in police court to August 11. A second charge for assault to maim Allen is expected.
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Mary Hae
James ‘L. Allen
Evie Knott
Allen
Objections to Damages in Union Station Appraisement Case
Damages awarded at $1,000 faced objections in a dispute over the appraised value of property at the southeast corner of Bb street and New Jersey avenue northwest near Union Station. The case involves J. Ferry and J. Frank Ferry, with a commission setting the award. Also noted are a withdrawn False Pretense charge against Edward Wilson and a Chesapeke Bay day appeal for salt water bathing attractions.
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Bb Street
New Jersey Avenue
Union Station
Westercey
J. Ferry
J. Frank Ferry
Husband withdwre?ed support before juvenile court
Lorenzo Waddles told juvenile court yesterday that his wife Violet wasted time and money on marshmallows and books, refused to mend his clothes, and relied on relatives for funds while he toiled at a hot stove. He claimed she showed disdain for him and spent rent money on frivolities. The judge urged both to contribute to the home. Lorenzo promised to resume financial support.
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Lorenzo Waiddles
Violet Waddles
Lorenzo Waddles
Bar of Justice
Lorenzo
District Columbia
Erenzo
Parlasima Superior Rye Whisky Ad Card
City bulletins advertise Parlasima Superior Rye Whisky aged for mellow development and medicinal value. Wm Cannon lists 1235 at. phone NW. Also notes Heurich’s Beer sold for twenty years. Arlington Bottling Company remains at the same location. Phone W. 34.
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Parlasima
Cannon
Laersen
Serate
Arlington Bottling Company
Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Ad Repeats Muddiman Co Listing
An old newspaper fragment promotes Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges sold by CA Muddiman and Co at 616 12th Street. The notice also touts Schneider's Mait Bread and other groceries, urging daily consumption for health and happiness, with emphasis on quality and nourishment.
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Chicago
CA. Muddiman & Co
Schneider
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Pefore
Pretty
Mrs. Rae
Justice Barnard
Anacostia Crick
Granby Belting Company
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Nolle
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TAIN
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PRI
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Noth Street
Economy Co-Operative Society
No.y
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Pont
Randle Highlands
U.3
Dupont
Tha Ugra
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Munyon’s
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Orsted
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Friedlander Bros
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Andrews
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
la. Ave
N. W
Burchell’s
Bowen
N. W. Burchell
Warner
Doco
Warnera
Warmbla Medics
Warners Safe
Warner's Safe Care Company
Rochester
W. C
Tha Post
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