Board raises tax on new PA railroad track in District
The Board of Assessors raised the value on the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington line s new double track in the District to 14,000 per mile. The action follows findings that several utilities may owe higher taxes, with a probe into electric conduits and meters to ensure proper taxation, potentially applying back years.
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Board of Austesary
P. B.A W
Mit
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Board of Amsessors Ths
She Qosid
Ramessor Griffin
Pennsylvania
SMM
Peansplvada
Griffin
Board of Assessors
Ita
Patomar Electric Power Company
Eorgetown Gaslight
Labor Demands Refused Over Saturday Holiday at Pumping Station
Labor union officials protested at Bryant arrest pumping station demanding a Saturday halt for machinists. Commissioners refused noting work must advance quickly. A committee including Emmett L. Adams James F. McHugh and P. J. Ryan was appointed to seek an explanation from the Commissioners.
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Control Labor Union
Dis
Bryant Arrest
Possele
Unten
Emmett L. Adams
James F. McHugh
P. J. Ryan
Cammipsionsca
Appointed Special Policeman for Washington Railway
W. B. Lewery has been appointed a special policeman for duty on the property of the Washington Railway and Electric Company. Promotions in the Fire Department include AL EB Nae and F. H Weaver advancing to privates of class 2 with August 15 effective date.
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W. BM Lewery
Washington Ralway Aid Electric Company
AL EB Nae
F. H Weaver
Clisa
H. W. Contin
Washington
North Carville
North Carolina
Agents deny persecution claim against Chili District Board
John W. Douglass, agent for the Board of Children's Guardians, states the board is not persecuting Lenora Tucker or Mrs. France M. Kidwell. He says the guardians protect the child and that a recent clothing request was granted. Douglass cites alleged misplacement of the girl’s mother and says Mrs. Kidwell’s son is kept from his mother to avoid interference with the child’s condition.
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Tos
Mra
C. C
Lo Tacker
Piper
Douglass
Mire
Bidwell
Kemp's Shortage Reported at 3476.13 in Police Funds
Maj Sylvester reports a detailed shortage in James Arthur Kemp’s police department accounts totaling 3476.13. The alleged deficit excludes funds of the Police Protective Association and the Widows and Dependent Pension Fund. A Fidelity and Deposit Co bond of 3000 was asked to send reps to discuss with Maj Sylvester about Kemp’s shortages. The figures include 2864.80 from custody of 200 packages, 810.77 from a November 5 1904 sale check, 7787 for undeposited money, 906 for another sale period, and 165.19, totaling 3446.15.
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James Arthur Kemp
Police Department
May Richard Sylvester
West
Police ‘Protect ‘Ine Association
Widows and
Kemp
Edwin B. Hesse
Savistents
Mdelity and Deposit Company
Maryland
Maj. Sylvester
Election Validity In Railway Mens Association Case
District Supreme Court yesterday upheld a bid by Op Suntice Barnard to halt mandamus proceedings against Frank D Gavin and others of the Railway Mens Association. Gavin, president, had withdrawn ballots from the convention hall upon finding irregular votes. court ruled it within the president’s rights to order a new election and to oversee ballot boxes.
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Suntice Barnard
District Supreme Court
Hvan V. Yates
Frank D. Gavin
Third Vision
Raihway Msi Association
Wance
Gavin
Mie
Tha Asad
Eiation
Im Tha Plefitit
Justice Tamard
Frmad
Beach Bath Houses Set to Open Next Monday
Automatic springs for lockers in the bath houses at the bathing beach arrived in Washington last Friday but were misrouted to a rural moving company. Commissioner West said they will be installed with minimal delay and the public can bathe at the beach Monday morning if weather permits.
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Weshington
Wave Rama
West
Three Held for Assault In City Court Case
James Lomax, William Pryor, and William Exum were bound over for the grand jury by Judge Milla after a dispute with John King left him cut about the throat and body. Berg testified to a sharp weapon strike, and Thomas McNamara forfeited bail for failing to appear on an assault charge related to a Saturday night fight near Touneand and Pennsylvania avenues.
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James Lomax
William Pryor
William Exum
Jones Lomax
John King
Tudge Milla
Forfes
Witheasen
Lomax
Pryor
King
Willem Exum
Jurge Mins
L Berg
Thomas McNamara
Moyning
Toureand
Shall Street
Pennsylvania Avenua
Rutter released on bond after Tarra Cotte wreck case
Ralph Jutte indicted for manslaughter in the Tarra Cotte wreck surrendered to authorities and posted 35,900 bond. He returned to Maryland to await trial in Criminal Court No. 1. Fellow crew members Hoffmeier Hildebrand and McClellan have bonds set and were urged to renew. A bench warrant stands for McClellan’s Baltimore home, with efforts continuing to locate him.
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Ralph Jutte
Anleselt
Rutter
Andrew H. Rutter
Selay
Justica Barnard
Baker
Gove Rammant
Maryland
Brekemgn
Yan
Frank T. Hoffmeier
Henry H. Hildebrand
Tre C. McClellan
Hildebrand
Hoffmeier
Rie Clollan
Baltimore
Ima
Marabel
Edison Sues Infringement Suit Over Kinetographic Camera
Edison files suit in the District Supreme Court against Thomas Moore of Lewellyn Park New Jersey alleging infringement of his patent 250168 dated August 8 1878 granting exclusive rights to use and read the invention in the United States and territories for 17 years Moore is accused of creating distributing and selling devices embodying the invention in Washington aiming to deprive Edison of his patent rights Edison seeks an accounting and damages from the alleged infringing acts.
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Thomas A. Holteon
Lewellyn Park
N. J
District Supreme Court
Thomas Moore
Edison
Church & Church
United States
Moore
Washington
Receiver for Ingleside Dairy Company Appointed
Justice Barnard signed an order appointing William M Offiey as receiver for Ingleside Dairy Company after trustees reported the corporation dissolved. Trustees William B Dodge Jr Edgar A Colbman and George C Boatman held one third of stock. The petition cites capital stock of 1000 shares of 10 each and assets including a pasteurizing plant and a feed plant with unpaid accounts and a note of 1000 to secure.
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Willian M. Offiey
Artaira
Ingleside Company
Jon Barnard
District Supreme Court
William M. Offiey
Ingleside Dairy Company
Mr. Offiey
Willam B. Dodge, Jr
Edger A. Colbman
George C Boatman
George G. Boarmat
DOWNFALL IN GABLE GAME LEADS TO GAMBLING CHARGE
Stewart Suuidhus was fined and jailed for gambling on tile premises after police raided a house two weeks earlier, finding several men at a game. Judge Milt imposed a month in jail and a $25 fine with probation for related cases.
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Stewart Suuidhus
Milt
Brown
Strobel and Walters
Maresbare
Mie
Hugene
Wilson
Potomac Stone Quarry Sold to Bradley Partners
Potomac stone quarries stretching two and a half miles along the Windstorm bank of the Potomac River between Aqueduct Bridge and Chain Bridge have sold for 125000 to Joseph B. Bradley and associates. Former owners Wardens sold through Ward Thomas. Charles G. Smith, longtime operator, sold equipment for 4000. Bradley plans immediate stock company formation with himself as president of the Columbia Band Dredging Company, Smith to serve as secretary and treasurer while retaining an interest. The deal consolidates Bradley interests in building materials around Washington and marks a major shift for local quarry assets. Marine Barracks program lists a 5 Oclock concert featuring selections by Sousa and others, with a varied repertoire for the afternoon.
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Virginia
Stoue
Winstair Bank
Potomac River
Aqueduct Brigge
Chain Bridge
Joseph B. Bradley
Thang
Wardernstata
Ward Thorom
Charles G. Smith
Mr. Bradley
Bradley
Columbia Band Dredstug Company
Smith
Ainoo Ie
Washington
Velvet Hind and Cream Drugstore Ad Clipping
Fragmentary OCR shows an item likely an advertisement or note for Velvet Hind and a cream product from a drugstore. Text is incomplete with unclear dates or locations.
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