Garbage collection crisis prompts possible action in city
Acting Superintendent Twohey reports Washington Fertilizer Company fails to meet contract on garbage pickups. Section by section, many areas receive only one to four collections per week despite daily service and suburban tri weekly schedules. Complaints surge as August shortages persist. company to add ten more teams or face radical steps.
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Twohey
Macfarland
Washington Fertilizer Company
Mr. Twohey
North Capitol Street
Tenth Street
Nineteenth Street
Rock Creek
Thirty-seventh Street
Washington Heights
Columbia Heights
Mount Pleasant
Eckington
Elm
Wilson
Pomeroy
College
Tennallytown
Petworth
Takoma Park
Brookland
Langdon
Anacostia
M. M. Parker
West
Funeral of Mrs Davis in St Matthew's Church
The remains of Mrs. Davis wife of Gen George W Davis governor of the Panama Canal zone were laid to rest yesterday morning after requiem mass at St Matthew's Rev Thomas S Lee celebrant also conducted grave services at Arlington Cemetery The funeral party traveled to the cemetery where the burial was private Pallbearers included Gen George W Gilles Ple acting chief of staff Gen F C Ains worth military secretary Gen Tasker H Bliss Gen J P Sanger Gen John M Wilson and Dominick Murphy secretary of the Canal Commission
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St. Matthew's Church
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington
George W. Gilles. Ple
F.C. Ainsworth
Tasker H. Bliss
The
War College
J. P. Sanger
John
Death of Theodore Christians Former Washington Druggist
Theodore Christians, a former Washington druggist, died in Fulda, Germany, after a long illness. Born in Germany, he came to Washington forty years ago and lived on Ninth Street, then Seventh and M, retiring five years ago. He married Rosa Theur and later returned to Germany. Burial plans for Rear Admiral who died Tuesday include Arlington National Cemetery.
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Washington
Germany
Theodore Chris Hani
Fulda
Mr. Christiani
Ninth Street
D and
FE Streets
Seventh
Rosa Theur
Shepherd
EK MM. Gence Eetired
Jattrey
N. Suesday
Urial
Arlington
Death of 5 W Gans Retired Business Man Passes Away
W Gans died at 726 Fifth Street Northwest last evening at age 84. He celebrated his birthday last Wednesday and death arose from old age. Survived by wife and three children Isaac Gans Jacob Gans and Miss Rickis Gans. Former tailor and long time local businessman, retired twelve years ago. Funeral planned for Monday at a time to be announced. Electrician Burton H White injured in tunnel near Canal Street and E Street Southeast. Caught between tunnel wall and train, dragged, scalp torn, ribs broken, stitches needed. Family physician Dr. R A Pyles treated him at home in Congress Heights.
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W. Gans
Fifth Street
Isaac Gans
Baks & Co
Jacob Gans
Gans-Rudy Company
Richmond
Rickis Gans
Gans
Burton H. White
New Tunnel
Canal Street
E Street
Congress Heights
R. A. Pyles
White
Old Claim Against District Reopens Over Blue Stone Furnishings
Receiver Aske seeks 9488.19 for stone furnished the Board of Public Works and a parallel claim of 99483.19 by the Bigelow Blue Stone Company for curbing. John C. Fay, attorney for Frederick J. R. Clark, asks to audit records to verify accounts with the District, noting freight deductions offset payments. Auditor Garrison supports record examination but wants transcripts to show item merit.
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Board of Public Works
Bigelow Blue Stone Company
John C. Fay
Frederick J. R. Clark
Bigelow, Blue Stone Company of
New York
Garrison
Macfarland
Restore Georgetown farmers at market curb sales urged
Commissioner Macfarland and officials study restoring market patronage by letting farmers back wagons to the curb on M Street for Tuesday Thursday and Saturday sales. Haskell and Smith Thompson Jr endorse curb display to boost fresh produce trade and satisfy Georgetown merchants who lost that business. If farmers stay away, the issue remain unsolved.
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Georgetown
Macfarland
Sealer
Haskell
Smith Thompson, Jr
Georgetown Citizens’ Association
Smith
M Street
Georgetown Market House
M. Street
Center Market
O Street
P Street
Washington
Stutler Hearing Delayed as West Delays Return
Commissioner Macfarland said a Monday hearing for Supt. Stutler could not proceed due to no word from Commissioner West who is vacationing in North Carolina. Royal Robinson, the charges filer, was not notified of a date. Trial likely to finish on the month’s end when Judge Cole returns for Stutler’s case.
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Commissioner West
Stutler
Macfarland
North Carolina
Royal Robinson
Supt. Stutler
West
Cole
Sharks Hauled From Potomac Near Alexandria
In the Potomac four miles below Alexandria F A Tyler of Acotinkin Virginia and Thomas Southard of Alexandria hauled ashore a nine foot four inch shark weighing 32 pounds. The heavy net was pulled ashore with a cable after the captors realized the catch. The shark died despite a weak struggle and had swallowed catfish swimming nearby.
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Red House Cove
Alexandria
F. A. Tyler
Accotinck
Thomas Southard
Bargain Suits and Hats Featured in Today's Sale
A bustling sale list offers numerous suit prices from 12.85 to 30.00 and hats, handkerchiefs, and straw hats for clearance. Shoppers are urged to take advantage of timely sunaps and door-hitting bargains as the store promises busy hours ahead.
Puritan Monitors Proceed to Port as Guard Sailors Prepare
The District of Columbia National Guard plans a late week transfer of citizen sailors to the first class monitor Puritan at League Island Navy Yard. Under Lieut. Commander R. B. Brummett the crew will voyage to Philadelphia to assume possession and begin a multi day training cruise with regular Navy officers aboard.
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League Inland Navy Yard
Philadelphia
National Guard
R. B. Brummett
Washington
District of Columbia
League Island Navy Yard
Navy Department
Waele Sam
League Island
Virginia Capes
Harries
Puritan
Arsenal
Capitol
Fernandj Oneida
National Guard Brigade
Fort Riley
Kaw
James E. Bell
Adjt
Liroyd M. Brett
George H. Harries
Manassas
Adjudged of Unsound Mind and Harbor Launch Details
A marshal's jury led by Deputy U.S. Marshal Edgar L. Turmer adjudged Elizabeth A Hall John Williams Hattie B E Howards Charles W Jackson George Reiser and Clement F Wood of unsound mind. Harry Elmer and Homer Reynolds were found of sound mind. Meaes Solomon case continued and John Edgar Thompson postponed. A Harbormaster launch built by August Dean & Son was launched for patrol duties. six horsepower engine, nine mph speed, ready in about a month. Floor Covering Sale advertised with matings and linoleum clearance.
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United States
Edgar L. Turmer
Elizabeth A. Hall
John Williams
Hattie B. E Howards
Charles W. Jackson
George ©. Reiser
Clement F. Wood
Harry Elmer
Homer Reynolds
Meaes Solomon
John Edgar Thompson
John M. George
Harbormaster
Sutton
Vigi-lant
August Dean & Son
Contractor Cleared Of Building Regulation Charge
Richard Callaghan, contractor in charge of new buildings near the Chinese Legation, was found not guilty of violating building regulations after a Police Court hearing. Judge O'Neal approved his bond. He testified workers placed lanterns each night but morning damage and extinguished wicks were blamed on neighborhood boys.
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Richard Callighen
O'Neal
Callaghan
District Criminal Records Report by U S Attorney Beach
United States Attorney Morgan H. Beach reports 4 267 prosecutions in the year ending June 30 1904 with 2 174 convictions and 358 acquittals. There were 768 prosecutions pending on July 1 1904. Fines forfeitures and penalties total 95 26 50 with 18 508 68 realized.
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United States
Beach
Morgan H. Beach
Department of Justice
City Bulletin on Railroads Abroad and Local Goods Ads
City notice announces Mr John Milton Gitterman will study European railroad economics aboard Friesland with ICC publishing his findings. Also multiple local ads tout Fancy Head Rice and other groceries. Home made Milk Bread by Holmes Bakery. bankruptcy filing by real estate broker Ulysses L Boyer. Natl Supply Co promotes electrical services. Schneider Malt Bread advertised for children’s nutrition.
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John Milton Gitterman
Friesland
England
Holland
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
Interstate Commerce Commission
1000 Printed Envelopes for Sale by Hayworth Publishing
An ad states 1 000 printed envelopes at $1.50, with 10 000 lots priced at $1.15 each, from Hay worth Publishing House located at 612 8th St NW. Also notes Takoma Park sewer contract preparation by District of Columbia officials for Magnolia and Gale avenues connections.
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Hayworth Publishing House
8Th St
Takoma Park
Corporation Counsel
Magnolia Avenue
Oale Avenue
District of Columbia
Divorce Suit Shifts to Absolute Divorce Request
Frank N. Snow, via attorney Edward L. Gies, files for an absolute divorce from Alcen J. Snow. Infidelity alleged. co respondent named. Nearby advertisements urge gas water heating by A Muddiman & Co and promote ice cream and Jewel Gas Ranges.
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A. Muddiman & Co
Frank N. Snow
Edward L. Gies
Alfcen J. Snow
Chicago
12Th St
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Star
Stanhope
Fotografers’ Supplies
Pennsylvania
Avenue and
Seventh St
Childrens & Suits
Friedlander Clothing Co
Y Mall
Theodore Christians
Potomac
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Managsas
Corps
Gainesville
Brett
Camp Ordway
Seret
W. & Miller
Sergtier
Adjutant General
West Virginia
E H. Neumeyer
Re. A. M. Lawson
Northeastern Suburban Citizens’ Association
J. J. Baker
City Bulletin
J. T. D. Pyles
Holmes
Holmen Bakery
Ulysses L. Boyer
le Droit
Nat. Wl Supply Co
N.Y
Schneider
George W. Driver
House of Representatives
Rufus H. Darby
Reisinger’s
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
St. Lw
Old Hampshire
OLD Hampshire Bond
R. P. Andrews & CO
Louisiana Ave
D St. N. W
Mayer & Co
Seventh Street
Heurich
West 34
Senate
Heurich Brewing Co
House & Herrmann’s
Post
Express
Post Business Office
Forest City
Washington Post
Washington Gas Light
St. W
F Street N. W
Yale Laundry
10Th St
New York Ave
Munyon
Carr
Slowsea
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