One Man Rule in District Governance Favored by Easterday
George Easterday and John R. Thomas urge centralizing authority in the District of Columbia. They argue one man at the helm will reduce divided responsibility, improve accountability, and align city governance with business practice. Both urge action at the next Congress session, predicting inevitability of reform.
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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 on Cosmopolitan Baptist Church Services
John R Galloway complains to District commissioners that noisy boisterous religious meetings at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church on N Street between Ninth and Tenth Streets NW amount to a private nuisance. The issue, referred to police and counsel, suggests civil court remedy rather than disorderly conduct.
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Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
N St
Ninth
Tenth Streets
John R Galloway
Henrietta
Galloway
Mr Galloway
Valve
Sylvester
Pugh
Conductor’s Right to Eject Passengers Upheld
Judge Kimball ruled that a conductor may eject a passenger for rule violations or fare refusal. Frank Johnson of Capital Traction was charged with assaulting a fare dodger after a late transfer offer on a Seventh Street car near Pennsylvania Avenue. The case was dismissed.
Summer Appetizers and County Road Funding Notice
A fragmented street improvement note informs Columbia Heights Citizens Association that Thirteenth Street cannot be fully macadamized from Euclid to Park NW within current county road repair funds. It states funds are insufficient now but may be included in next fiscal year's estimates.
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Columbia Heights
Public hearing on street improvements in North Capitol area
Dr. Edgar F. Thompson and association members urged district commissioners to add street upgrades to next annual estimates. Proposed paving on Lincoln road Seaton place A street Beaton place Todd place Rhode Island avenue and grading T street from Lincoln road to Fourth Street northeast. Commissioner Morrow warned funding unlikely until more development proves need.
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Edgar F. Thompson
North Capitol and Eckington
Congress
Health department to seek warrant after fly issue found in Pennsylvania Ave kitchen
Inspectors visited twenty lunchrooms and heteia, reporting flies in a yard used for cooking, dirty floors, and an uncovered skylight over the food table. No kitchen fans were present to deter flies, and three dogs were found in the food prep 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 Seeks 10000 Damages Over Defective Porch
William G. Lanham, a blacksmith of 34 Harrison Street Anacostia, sues landlord I Leo Kolb for 10000 in damages alleging failure to repair a defective porch on a Good Hope Road rental. Lanham says a porch board gave way as he left October 28 causing injury that left him unable to work.
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William G. Sanham
Harrison Street
Anacostia
I. Leo Kolb
Lanham
Good Hope Road
Fourteenth Street
M*langam
Pretty rkr Call forger Nellie Lohr in custody
Nellie Lohr, about eighteen, arrested in New York at Washington authorities' request for forging George Baum's name on a check drawn on Washington Loan and Trust Company and cashed by Abraham M. Cohen. Brought to the city and jailed in default of bond. In police questions she remained smiles and talked of the weather.
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Nellie Lohr
New York
Washinngton
George Baum
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Abraham M. Cohen
Nellie
Street Car Injury Fatal Claims Life of Septuagenarian
Thomas A. Tate, a 70s resident formerly of 1038 E street southeast, died at Emergency Hospital from injuries after being run over by an Anacostia car while boarding at Ninth and F streets. He objected to the front truck passing, nearly severing his leg. an inquest is set for 11 o'clock.
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Thomas A. Tate
E Street
Tate
Ninth
F Streets
Mrs Rae's Case Continued In Police Court
The case of Mrs Mary Hae arrested for throwing carbolic acid at her half brother James L Allen was continued until August 11 at counsel request. A second charge for assault to maim Allen is expected to follow. A second brief notes an insolvent brick company ordered to show cause why it should not be declared bankrupt.
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Mary Hae
James ‘L. Allen
Evie Knott
Allen
Justice Barnard
Anacostia Crick
Granby Belting Company
Ballymore
Lescius
Objections to Damages Awarded in Property Appraisement
Objections are raised to the appraisal of property at the southeast corner of Bb street and New Jersey avenue Northwest near Union Station. The commission previously awarded $1,000 to the involved parties. Separate items mention travel to Chesapeake Bay and other local attractions, plus a withdrawn charge of false pretenses in a distinct police case.
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Bb Street
New Jersey Avenue
Union Station
Westercey
J. Ferry
J. Frank Ferry
Husband Withdrew Support Told Court His Wife Spends Time And Money
Lorenzo Waddles told juvenile court yesterday that Violet Waddles wastes money on marshmallows reading novels and hair care while he works long hours. He described her as idle and accusatory, citing nonpayment of rent and lack of household effort. Violet admitted needing funds and loving books but denied spending on vanity. The judge urged both to improve finances and duties. the couple left separately, Lorenzo contrite and Violet unmoved.
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Lorenzo Waiddles
Violet Waddles
Lorenzo Waddles
Bar of Justice
Lorenzo
District Columbia
Erenzo
City Bulletins Parlasima Rye Whisky
Parlasima Superior Rye Whisky, ripe with age and mellow development, carries medicinal value. Wm Cannon at 1235 Street addresses the sale, with Arlington Bottling Company continuing in the same old place. Contact details: NW phone line and W. 34 for orders and inquiries.
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Parlasima
Cannon
Laersen
Serate
Arlington Bottling Company
Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Promoted By Muddiman Co
Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges are advertised by CA. Muddiman & Co. at 616 12th street in Chicago. The notice promotes the ranges as best and urges readers to visit grocers for affordable nourishment and health.
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Chicago
CA. Muddiman & Co
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