Taxes Collected by DiaThlot and Unpaid District Delinquencies
District collector E G Davis reports 6 777 631 27 in taxes collected for the year ending June 30. Citizens still owe 504 209 76 in unpaid taxes with some back to 1877. Unpaid 1906 totals include 408 641 65. Treasury Department approval pending. Revenue from old material 2 58174 and old houses 3 240 60. General fund 5 729 881 27 and trust funds 859 402 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beg Davis
Macfarland
Treasury Department
J. R. Garrison
General Fund
Leak in District Building Roof Prompts Shared Repair Plan
Health official objects to hoisting an umbrella at work as a roof leak disrupts the District Building over the wealth department. After disputed costs, a compromise is reached with the District and National Capital Investment Company sharing the expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wealth Department
National Capital Investment Company
Jupiter Plaving
H. C. McLear
Health Office
McLean
Gas Contract Renewed for Mantle Lamps Citywide
Walter C Allen reports negotiations complete to renew the Washington Gas Company contract at $18 per lamp per year until all districts install new incandescent mantle lamps. Conversion of old flat flame to round burner mantle lamps will take at least two months, improving street lighting brightness.
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Washington
Congress
Walter C Allen
Washington Gas Company
William B. Orme
Allen
Haskell Has Star Record in District Revenues
Col W C Haskell reported July revenues for the District sealer at 3724.98 dollars, with 2912.98 from markets and wharfage and 812 from market rentals, crediting staff changes and careful administration. Building permits issued include repairs for Hutchins, Klobefeller, Shubert and Belasco, Fotomat Electric Power, and Hea, with costs ranging from 1000 to 4000 dollars. A name change for Magnolia Avenue to Haustern Avenue in Takoma Park was approved, lamp post signs to follow.
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W. C. Haskell
Washington
Macfarland
Georgetown
Astern
Western
Haskell
Ashford
Stimeon Hutchina
F Street
Paynton
Anjamin Blethyn
G A Klobefeller
Mourteenth Street
F. A. Welsher
Shubert & Belasco
Madleon Place
Fifteenth
Magnolia
Eastern
Magnolis Avenue
Takoma Park
Cheatnut
Cesar Streets
Haustern Avenue
Cribbing Accusation Leads to Dismissals at Fire Dept
Private A 8 Lucas, a temporary appointee, was dismissed after being found cribbing during the August 14 civil service exam. Chief Bert Lucas recommended, under the condition of passing the exam, a temporary Class 1 appointment. the Civil Service Commission took no action locally. Wagner was dismissed for failing the exam and Burger named temporary private. L. A satellite temporarily replaces Lucas.
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Lucas
Fire Department
MacFarland
Bert Lucas
R. Strattan
Civil Service Commission
Belt
Fulure
G. Wagner
F. L Burger
Wagner
L. A
Hughes Badge Taken Up After Watchman’s Shooting Revoked
Police report alleges Special Watchman Martin J. Hughes said he did not care a damn if he shot them as he killed William E Roach. Officers testified Hughes resisted arrest on the viaduct after the August 16 shooting and threatened violence. Commissioner Macfarland revoked his watchman star amid questions about the incident and suspension status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cant
J. C. Daley
Ninth Precinct
William E. Roach
Martin J. Hughes
Lieut
Falvey
A. ©. Allen
Maj
Sylvester
Hughes
Maj. Sylvester
Macfarand
Watchman
Capt. Daley
Buckingham
Night Line's Injury Fatal in Runaway Carriage Accident
Stephen Russell a forty five year old hack driver died at Emergency Hospital after a run away on C street near Fifteenth northwest Monday night. Coroner Nevitt ruled death an accident and no inquest. Two passengers Patrick Gillespie and Joseph Brown were seriously hurt, with Gillespie fracturing a collarbone and Brown bruised legs. Russell died from a skull fracture suffered in the fall. He is survived by brothers Clancy William and George. Guardian named for Otto Trouland in $10,000 legacy case.
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Stephen Russell
C Street
Fifteenth
Russell
Missouri Avenue
Nevitt
Patrick Gillespie
Maryland@ avenue
Joseph Brown
Fifteenth Street
Gillespie
Brown
D Street
Clancy
William
George
Bicycle Rider Thrown On Fourteenth Street
John L. Hines of 1216 Q Street NW was hurled from a bicycle on Fourteenth Street near Florida Avenue at 7 PM. He was carried home by auto and his condition is reported as serious. Funeral services were held for James H. McChesney at 2 PM yesterday on Third Street NW. Pallbearers were Odd Fellows. burial at Arlington Cemetery. John G. Slater, ill for months, had jaw surgery at Georgetown Hospital Monday and remains greatly weakened. Horsford’s Acid Phosphate advertised for headache relief amid heat and overwork.
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Fourteenth Street
Florida Avenue
John L. Hines
Q Street
James H. McChesney
Odd Fellows
Third Street
Odd Fellows’ Fraternity
Arlington Cemetery
John G. Slater
Georgetown Hospital
Greater Washington movement gains speed under Bell
Charles J. Bell resumes work on the Greater Washington plan after a Nova Scotia trip. A special board meeting is set for tomorrow at 2 PM to fill committees, outline publicity, and finalize a concrete campaign. The freight committee expects concessions from Southern Railway, with Myr. Green due back soon to discuss freight arrangements. Bell says public support is evident and predicts success.
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Board of Directors
Southern Railway
Bell
Charles J. Bell
Jobbers and B Shippers' Association
Greater Washington
Nova Scotia
Maine Woods
B. F. Saul
M. 5. Alles
Lincoln Green
Southern Railway Company
Myr
Green
Southern
Washington
Miss Ida Catherine Stutz Named English Instructor at Carnegie School
The Carnegie Institute announces Miss Ida Catherine Stutz of Washington as English instructor at the Margaret Morrison Carnegie School for Women in Pittsburgh. A graduate of local public schools, she taught English in Washington, then mathematics and English at New York's Ethical Culture School. Her appointment begins in September.
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Carnegie Institute
Pittsburg
Ida Catherine Stutz
Washington
Margaret Morrison
Carnegie School For Women
Stutz
Thirteenth Street Northwest
Ethical Culture School
New York
Moreland Bankrupt. Thomas Named Receiver in District Court
Justice Stafford in the Bankruptcy Court appointed Claude D. Thomas as receiver for the grocery business of John A. Moreland at 1124 E Street Northeast. The appointment follows creditors led by O. O. Spicer arguing Moreland owes about $3,000 and cannot satisfy debts. Attorneys James A. Toomey and W. B. Ambrose represented the petitioners.
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Justice Stafford
Claude D. Thomas
John A. Moreland
E Street
O. O. Spicer
James A. Toomey
W. B. Ambrose
Moreland
Frosts contest will at probate court
Adam Frost Helen M Bostwick Ezra R Frost and Charles D Frost brothers of the late John W Frost filed a caveat in the Probate Court against admitting a May 16 1905 will of their brother They claim he signed it but was not mentally capable to make a valid will and deny proper execution Flowers of Unusual Beauty Gudes 1214 F The Man s Store ad presents discounted suits at various price points with Kaufman clothing 1005 7 Pa Ave
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Adam Frost
Helen M. Bostwick
Ezra
R. Frost
Charles D. Frost
Slaters
John W. Frost
Resolutions Urge More Police Care After Totten Death
After the death of H P Totten in a Sixth precinct cell Eagle Tent No 2 Order of Rechabites adopted resolutions urging commissioners to direct police to take intoxicated visitors to their homes or a stopping place and to enforce laws against selling to intoxicated persons. Maj Sylvester noted wives may sue saloonkeepers who sell to intoxicated patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H P. Totten
Eagle
Macfarland
Police Department
George
BCOT
John T. Scott
Maj
Sylvester
Prisoner in Park Robbery Pleads Hunger and Trickery
Det. Cox set a lure in the park at 19th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue after weeks of reported robberies. Robert Tyler, a colored tramp, was arrested as he attempted to take cash and a watch from Jesse Angell who feigned sleep. Tyler confessed he was hungry and thought Angell slept, planning to steal to buy food. He faces a Police Court hearing before Judge Mills.
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Third Precinct
Nineteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Detadtye Cox
Robert Tyler
Rogues’ Gallery
Jesse Angell
Tyler
Angell
Cox
H Street
Washington
Reduction of Phone Rates Approved by City Officials
Official notice states October 1 as the date for reduced telephone rates from Chesapeake and Potomac. Business service rates for extension stations drop from 12 to 6 after September 1, and residence rates fall to 31 3 from 60, reflecting a direct line flat-rate cut. Commissioner MacFarland approved notifying all municipal departments and officials with home telephones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
MacFarland
Allen
Excursions At Chesapeake Beach Draw Crowds Each Week
Great crowds fill Chesapeake Beach throughout the week with Saturdays and the long shore attracting families and visitors seeking relief from city heat. The pier and dancing pavilion host Haley's Orchestra daily while hotels hold evening bells and belvedere gatherings. Crabs are plentiful with daily catches often exceeding a bushel, and trips from North Beach add to the lively resort atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake Beach
Washington
Jong Pier
Haley
Belvedere
North Beach
Funeral of Bernard Kennedy In Tidal Basin Tragedy
The funeral for Bernard Kennedy a fourteen year old who died Monday afternoon bathing in the Tidal Basin will be held at St. Peter's Church at Second and C southeast, Rev. Father Fealy of St. Joseph's Church to conduct the service next Thursday at 9 am. Local notes report commerce items, court action, and ads from J. D. Pyles' Stores and other local businesses. Windolph remains jailed in Madison on a December term mall obscenity charge after a federal hearing.
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Bernard Kennedy
Beranra Kennedy
St. Peter‘a
Father Fealy
St. Joseph'a Church
Blackistone Wii
United States
Taylor
John Windolph
Madison
Wis
Windolph
Hugh
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