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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1907
Page
6
Community updates report orthopedic supplies and patent medicines in local shops, a call to stock Welter's Quick Hello, and a sidewalk paving decision on Lincoln Road northeast. Also noted are stray telegraph pole removal requests, police and freight concerns, and advertisements for horse contentment and rye whiskey offerings.
Consulting engineer Curtis seeks approval to publish an article on the Washington fire department freestream demonstration at Seventh street and Louisiana avenue last Sunday morning. He notes smooth team operation and safe conduct, praising hydrant augmentation with cra ters to concentrate water streams. Also reported are bond discharge for a Mattoon contractor on cast iron metor Doxen and a Temperance event notice from Purcellville Virginia with special train rates.
District commissioners urged Congress to enact a special bill and appropriation for each alley turned into a minor street to prevent confiscatory assessments. They cite a $11,346.26 damages versus $34,969.60 benefits verdict and warn future openings could cost over $34,600 if sustained.
John B Clark of Bankers Surety Company writes District Commissioners asking not to withhold any balance due EBL McClelland for bath house construction until alleged defects are resolved. He asserts McClelland completed work per plans and that he has been told the Commissioners may apply payment to cover defects.
Col John Biddle former Engineer Commissioner writes to Charles F Weller praising summer outings for Camp Good Will in Rock Creek Park. Andrew Parker treasurer reports numerous donations from Congregational groups and churches totaling several dollars toward the outings. Commissioner Frank P Sargent leaves for Montreal for a brief inspection of immigration stations on the Canadian border.
District Assessor Griffin announced increases in the real estate assessments for Washington Gas Light and Georgetown Gas Light Companies by $1,000,000 and $389,535 respectively. The rise reflects adding service pipes and meters to taxable property, now subject to three years back taxes. mains were previously taxed but pipes and meters were not. The added value raises District tax income by over $300,000 for the back three years.
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