Taxable Basis Jumps Valuation in District
The board of equalizations and review submitted the completed triennial assessment showing a roughly 10 million rise in value over three years and a total new valuation near 590 million. 4,000 to 6,000 appeals were reviewed. about 90 percent of changes were reductions, with increases mainly on suburban land and in business and northwest residential districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalizations
Benjamin A. Adams
W.L. Beale
Alexander Mackenzie
E. W. Oyster
E.M. Talcott
New Auto Laws See Mixed Enforcement Across City
District officials report rough start enforcing the new traffic code which began Monday. Complaints to police and counsel over parking rules are fewer than expected as motorists adapt by moving cars from the Fourteenth Street and New York Avenue district to nearby spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Counsel
Fourteenth Street
New York Avenue
Police News Notes From City Streets And Incidents
A stolen Tenley Baking and Ice Co truck was recovered by manager N F P Brooks. Charles Bohannan, 49, was hospitalized with head cuts after contact with an iron pole from a wagon. Reuben Randall, 21, injured his right leg when a milk can fell on him while loading a Bowles Dairy wagon. An auto owned by C F Barnes collided with a lamppost on Seventh Street NW, damaging the car and lamp. Charles Mathews reported a burglary at 1936 Waverly Terrace NW with tableware stolen. John H Schneider, 40, was assaulted near Fourteenth and U Streets NW. he had facial cuts and was treated at Freedmen's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Bohannan
Twelfth Street
Comergency Hospital
Little B Street
Reuben Randall
Bowles Dairy
IX Street
C. F. Barnes
Fifteenth Street
Delhor Butler
Seventh Street
EK Streets
Charles Mathews
Waverly Terrace
Thea
John H. Schneider
Sixth Street
Fourteenth
U Streets
Freedmen’s Hospital
Vouros Receives Greek State Department Post
Vouros, chargé of the Greek legation here for 18 months, is named assistant to the director general of the Greek state department and will depart for Athens in about a week. The new Greek Minister, Mr Schuemenn, has presented credentials to the President. Vouros previously served as secretary of the legation in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vouros
Athena
Schuemenn
Legation
London
Licensed to Marry Amid City Clergy List
A long list of marriage licenses names couples from multiple states with officiating ministers. Read as a roster of intended weddings including ages and locales such as New York City Washington Richmond Md Delapline Elizabeth WW. J. and Rose J. Quigley Washington b. 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin L. Deutach
Hazel F. Chapple
F. J. Turney
Wiliam J. Cah
New York City
Margaret Z. McDonough
Washington
J. M. O'Brien
George M. J. Cosby
Martha J. Pearson
Richmond
E. H. Swein
Sydney A. Gaudy
Mary J. Mosedale
Rockville
William J. Mosedale
Wiliam R. Compton
Alice L. Goéron
W. A. Wade
William Wicbking
Angle Hiléebrana
Baltimore
E. St. Chambers
Joseph L. Figg
Elina B. Johnson
L. M. Chambers
Roeinhard Yonker
Salto FL Chatkle
Mosby Junction
H. F. Nowns
Nemabl T. Higgs
Szsie M. Lerman
M. O'Dries Werbert J. Kulmig
Elizabeth
WW. J
Rose J. Quigley
J. L. Weidenhan
Joseph A. Duwhing
Loretta M. Smith
J. A. Casaldy
Matthew Koons
Marjorie Williamson
Re J. Frochich
Tutors Seeks Help As War Maroons Teachers Abroad
Acting Superintendent Stephen B. Kramer asks principals to supply names of unreported teachers stranded in Europe. About fifteen to twenty educators are believed marooned while Monroe School principal H. W. Draper and a party of twenty Washington teachers tour Italy France and Switzerland. They reached London and await passage home on August 20 aboard the St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen B. Kramer
Europe
America
Ame
Kramer
H. W. Draper
Monroe
Draper
Washington School
Italy
France
Switzerland
London
American Line
St .Paul
American Line Company
Deaths Reported In Local Areas Across Hospitals
A list of deaths and newborns from area residents includes William Walter age 67 of 1391 11th St NW and Emma C Farr age 64 of 1231 M St NW among others. Hospital affiliations include Washington Asylum, Providence, Children’s Hospital, Government Hospital for the Insane, Freshmen’s Hospital and latter entries note multiple infant births in local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Walter
11Th St
Charles W. Vance
Washington Asylum Hospital
Henry O. Fowler
St. Pa
Hank Schiesberg
St. Ne
George A. Green
Providence Hospital
Emma C. Farr
Whitlam G. Groat
Gu. Ave
James A. Als
Children’s Hospital
Gustario
Minoth
Builder's Suit Is Quashed in District Settlement
The injunction suit by builder Joseph J. Moena against the district commissioners over a permit for a concrete mixer and hoisting engine was settled yesterday by agreement with each side paying its costs. Moena said he aimed to complete an apartment house by October 1. Attorneys C. F. Diggs represented Moebs and Syme the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Moots
Joseph J. Moena
Moebs
C. F. Diggs
Syme
Unclear Musical Recital Fragments Spark Confusion
A jumble of partial titles and names including Gasiane Glove Grand and Verdi Intermezzo appears among stray phrases. References to Lindsay Valse Boston and Gilbert The Star Spangled Banner hint at a concert program mix. Methods unclear due to damaged OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gasiane Glove
I Lombardt
Verdi
Lindsay Valse
Boston
Alley Bill Opposition Sparks Board of Trade Debate
The executive committee of the Board of Trade discussed the alley bill now in Congress. Charles H. Bauman warned the measure would abolish $200,000 of alley property without compensation and nearly force residents from their homes. The board will take up the alley and sidewalk issue again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Board of Trade
Charles H. Bauman
The
Oriental Building Association
Cuno Rudolph
Atlantic Deeper Waterway Association
New York
Department of the Potomac
Grand Army
Detroit
Mich
Rudolph
Washington
John H. McElroy
Myron M. Parker
G. H. Slaybaugh
John Joy Edson
Jude's Home Grown Flowers sells fresh fragrant blooms
Local florist Jude offers home grown flowers with a focus on fresh fragrance. Located at 1214 Fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude
City Bulletins on Local Services and Shops
Advertising blurbs list rug and carpet cleaning, flower shop, fountain pen shop, repairs, and a theater listing. Mentions Con ger's in W, Shaffer's New Flower Store, Experia Walt, Fountain Pen Shop at 1471 Pa. Ave, Shaffer's at 900 Mth aw, and 1005 Ps. Ave. Includes Valentine Theater ticket note and lunch counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Pen
Pa. Ave
Shaffer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Horlick
Rental Realty Co
the Post
District Board of Review
Police
Tenley Baking and Ice Company
Tannallytown
N. F P. Brooks
Goodyear
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Lime
T. C. Garner
John N. Garner
Texas
Ambassador Page
Earle Wilfley
Vermont Avenue Christian Church
Margaret Wilfley
L.W. Saulspury
Iowa Circle
Anna He
Sity
Archer
Austria
Frances
Cable
Brussels
Susie W. Whittlesey
Holmead Street
Gertrude Amiss
Thomas Graham
Brusesls
Lena Lockwood
Seventh Street Northwest
Helen Lockwood
Kila May
Katherine
Trances Gullivan
Luzerne
Edward J. Walsh
Dwight Dickinson
Ralph M
Regina Holford
Joseph E
Delia A. Bayle
Joseph H
Eva M. Talbot
Charles R
R. Gertrude Wwridwan
Pewo and
Venear Chaconas
Ernest J
Helen C. Ruftner
Robert and
Lillon Plekeil
Joesph
Minnie’ Wushnak
Sidney M
Lucretia V. Batley
Walter B
Frances Isherwood
Joseph B
Thoebs Battley
Eugene
Sarle King
Richard H
Lucy Johnson
Mercer
Mable Brown
Honest Scod
Elenora Brown
Xirh
United States Soldiers' Home Band
Emil Fenstad
Marsh
Oaeamann
Bain
Gilbert
Board of Trade Committee
City Bulletins
Conger's
Ps. Ave
Dy Express
D. J. Oconnell
Niagara Falls
Washington Union Station
Susquehanna Valley
Buffalo
Harrisonburs
Pennsylvania
R. R
ADAMS
N. W
Judd & Detweiler, Inc
C. A. Muddiman & CO
12Th St
Abner-Drury Brewing Company
Brewera
Facannery Supplies
National Electrical Supply CO
Heurich Brewing Co
Tharp
H. N. D. Parker
Noewer
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