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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1904

Page

4

Carpenters Form Breakaway Union In Washington

Two thousand Washington carpenters suspend from Central Labor Union and Allied Building Trades form the Structural Building Alliance. The new group aims to be a leading independent body, sparking potential labor conflicts and possible bricklayers affiliation moves. Meetings set to decide joining next week amid citywide watch.

Central Labor Union Council of Allied Building Trades Carpenters Washington The Structural Building Alliance Allied Building Trades Body Carpenters' Unions Carpenters’ Union No. 386 E Street Northwest Allance United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Brotherhood Amalgamated Carpenters’ Unions Guein Carpenters’ Union Bricklayers

Excursions to River View with High Wire Acts and Fun

The midweek steamer Samuel J Pentz runs to River View today with Millie De Aco performing a high wire slide at 3:30 PM and M Drukker the human torch at night. Feature stalls include music and dancing, Ferris wheel, chute, and river amusements. Boats Penty and Queen Caroline offer Baltimore and Cape May routes with no price changes.

Samuel J. Pentz River View Millie de Aco M. Drukker M Drukker Penty Baltimore Chesapeake Lewes Cape Lightstreet Rehoboth

Building Costs Rise While District Slumps in Activity

Building Inspector Ashford reports heating plumbing and labor cost increases pushed municipal and district construction to higher prices, cutting overall building operations by about 3.5 million. He cites a per capita cost of 125 dollars for an eight room school and lists detailed cost components from brick to plumbing.

Snowden Ashford Ashford

Cost of Police Court Site Value Set at $35 410

Assistant Corporation Counsel reports the District Supreme Court appointed commission valued interests in lot 2 square 489 at 35310, within the appropriation of 35510. Life estate of Josephine Fant valued at 5311.50, remainder valued 30098.59. Life estate subject to deed of trust securing 36000 to Henry Bradley and 1000 to Mary E. Mages.

Commission Sinclair District Supreme Court Josephine Fant Johnson Hellen Henry Bradley Mary E. Mages

Car Line Extension Begun In Washington

After delays the Washington Railway and Electric Company has begun work on the Eleventh street line extension. E. Saxton won the contract and excavation and track foundations started August 1. Tracks now reach Clifton street and completion is expected in about two and a half months. The explosives committee has sent the Commissioners an amended regulation form for transport storage sale and use of explosives in the District.

Washington Railway and Electric Company Eleventh Street E. Saxton Clifton Street

Half Price Sale of M. S. M. Suits Marks Progress

The notice promotes a busy selling phase for a famous line of M. S. M. suits with honest values and reductions emphasized to attract shoppers.

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Life tenant held owner for sewer connection case

Acting Corporation Counsel Thomas ruled that the life tenant is the owner under the statute and the proper party to be proceeded against for failure to connect premises to power and water mains. The decision concerns Catherine Robinson life tenant of 4s Pomeroy Street and clarifies who bears responsibility for compliance.

Corporation Thomas Woodward Ufe Catherine Robinson Pomeroy Street Lfe Nfe

Tower operator held after inquest into deadly accident

After an inquest at the new morgue, telegraph tower operator Charles W. Nichols refused to testify further, following legal advice, as witnesses described how the signals misled the crew of Conductor Moore's train, causing a collision that killed brakeman C. Y. DeNeal and injured Moore. Six crew members testified about the track confusion and the fatal crash, while Nichols, a Odenton resident, invoked attorney guidance and remained silent.

New Morgue Andrew A. Lipacomb Imner Glazebrook Charles W. Nichols N. 8 Deanwood C. Y. DeNeal Moore William H. Parsons W. T. Bailey D. B. Shields Harry Kurtz Conauctor DeNeal Parsons Nichols Odenton Prince George County

Capt Whitman Buried at Arlington National Cemetery

The body of Capt Frank H. Whitman Second Infantry, a Pueblo Colorado railroad disaster victim, arrived Monday afternoon in care of Second Lieut O H Sampson, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with usual military honors. The funeral escort included members of the Fifteenth Cavalry at Fort Yer.

Capt. Whitman Arlington Frank H. Whitman Second Infantry Pueblo Colo 0. H. Sampson National Cemetery Fifteenth Cavalry Fort Yer

Walter buys lot for new nine story building project

John H. Walter purchases lot 20 in square 244 at 215 Thirteenth Street Southwest from Mary E. Cumberland to erect a nine story office building for rent to the Department of Agriculture. Publication division details and travel offerings appear in fragmentary notes about a rail journey to the Land of the Sky with dates September 10, 17, and 24 and a Seven Days’ box at hotels.

Department of Agriculture John H. Walter Thirteenth Streets Mary E. Cumberland Athern Land of the Sky Roxtech Gton

Neichbors Challenge Piano Nuisance Before Grand Jury

Fifteen Columbia Heights residents appeal to city commissioners over a pianist at 1300 Yale Street north west. They allege loud piano playing from morning to night, with windows open, causing rest disruption and property devaluation. Police find no enforceable law. grand jury referral approved for relief.

Grand Jury Columbia Heights Southard Yale Street Tenth Precinct William H. Gill W. E. Triem James H. Spalding E. H. Becker G. Meyer Thirteenth Street J. F. Ogden Elizabeth Mahon W. E. Speir H. W. Sohon L. B. Osman F. Schumacher W. W. Babcock M. S. Meyer A. L. Richard Ll. M. Cromelin Heiskell & McLeran Lieut. Elliott Maj. Sylvester Macfarland Grand

Grand Council of St Luke Holds Annual Convention Session

The Right Worthy Grand Council of the Independent Order of St Luke met at Metropolitan A M E Church for its thirty seventh annual convention. Prof Jesse Lawson presided as invitations chair. Commissioner Macfarland welcomed delegates representing about 20000 members. Rev A C Garner gave the invocation and a junior choir sang. Delegates heard welcomes from church and city officials and remarks on self help, industrial independence, and moral freedom. Sessions continue today with a reception planned for officers and delegates. Florence Maybrick’s landing in America was to be facilitated by New York immigration officials.

Order A. M, EB Grand Council Independent Order of St. Luke A. M. FE Jesse Lawson Commissioner Macfarland Macfarland Irom pas_tor O. J. W. Scott QO. T. Taylor Jacob F. Wright Z. D. Lewis Richmond Maggie L. Walker St. Luke Bank United States Vermont Avenue Baptist Church

Moues Anguat Floor Covering Sale

Moues Anguat offers a clearance sale on carpets rugs mattings linoleums and oriental rugs. The ad lists a wide range of floor coverings for bargain prices in a local sale event.

Moues Anguat

Dingley Tariff Debate and Reciprocation Claims

George Barber presents a historical rebuttal to the claim that Mr. Dingley deliberately raised tariff schedules with the intent of later reduction via reciprocity treaties. The letter cites Congressional Record passages from January 193 with Senator Dolliver and Senator Aldrich defending Dingley and denying intentional overstatement, while noting the broader debate among Republicans about tariff reform and trade arrangements.

Dingley House Ways and Means Senate Dolliver Congress West Congressional Record United States Committee On Ways and Means Calliver Aldrich Iowa Provident Missouri Ways and Means Committee Dingrey House of Representatives Committee of Ways and Means Committee On Finance Iowa Statesman McKinley George Barber

Treasury Enjoined From Paying $6,000 Award to Widow

Justice Barnard signed an order continuing the injunction to prevent the Treasury from paying about $6,000 awarded by the Court of Claims to William Curtis for Indian depredations. The court refused to appoint a receiver to collect the money for creditors of Curtis’ bankrupt estate, as Morgan Bryan sought. Assistant US Attorney Jesse C. Adkins defended the Treasury. Bryan’s counsel were Hamilton and Colbert.

Treasury Justice Barnard Secretary of the Treasury Court of Claims William Curtis Morgan Bryan Bryan United States Jesse C. Adkins Hamilton and Colbert

Austrian Drug Claims Cure for Hay Fever and Asthma

A German sounding remedy ascatco from an Austrian dispensary claims to cure hay fever asthma and catarrh after 400 drops. It is a tasteless liquid taken as seven drops twice daily and may prevent symptoms if started weeks before the disease recurs. Free sample bottles are offered by mail from Fast 14th Street New York City to applicants nationwide.

Ascateo 14Th St New York City United States

Plans for New Fire Boat by District Commissioners

From the architects Tams LeMoine and Crane the District Commissioners expect final plans and specifications for a new fire boat by September 1. On receipt, Commissioner Macfarland will seek bids from prominent East shipbuilders with Tams LeMoine and Crane supervising construction. Also includes retail items, a name change for Hod Carriers Society, and a divorce filing involving Francis Marion Biggs.

Tams LeMoine Crane Macfarland

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