Ink Pollution of Potomac Linked to Bureau of Engraving
Chief Meredith reports that Potomac pollution may not stop until the sewage disposal system is finished. A catch basin at the bureau laundry will reduce ink pollution, but sewer plans must be completed to fully resolve the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Capt . M. Meredith
Shaw
Potomac River
Potomac
Board of Commissioners of
District of Columbia
Washington
Man Denies Shooting in District Court Arraignment
William Edmunds, arrested after a shooting at 326 K Street Southeast that wounded John H. Davis, denies the accusation. Davis could not testify as arraignment proceeded, hearing postponed. Police later learned Edmunds and Davis were alone in the room. Edmunds says Davis shot himself. Ellen Collins testified Davis admitted inflicting the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Edmunds
Fifth Precinct
John H. Davis
K Street
Davis
Edmunds
Ellen Collins
Negro held for grand jury over revolver use in Snow's court
Allan Gatewood a negro drew a revolver when Bicycle Policeman A E Brown tried to arrest him for a disturbance in Snow's court northwest Saturday night. Gatewood was held in 500 bonds to answer before the grand jury for using a dangerous weapon after a hearing before Judge Mills. Witnesses said Gatewood cornered in a bind alley fired twice at the officer's feet before dropping his weapon and being captured for highway robbery. Heard, another negro, was arrested Saturday night and charged with highway robbery after concealing money in his shoe during a Police Court arraignment. William Shields testified Heard stole money from him while he slept on a lumber pile. Judge Mills ordered Heard held in 600 to answer the grand jury. Conductor injured in collision as a Metropolitan trolley car struck a Standard Oil wagon at Twenty eighth street and Dumbarton avenue. conductor John Buscher, knocked from the running board, suffered a deep cut to his right hand and was taken to Georgetown University Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Gatewood
A. E. Brown
Snow’s Court
Mils
Gatewood
James Heard
William Shields
Heard
Mills
Georgetown
Metropolitan Railway and Electric Company
Standard Oil Company
Twenty-eighth Street
Dumbarton Avenue
John Buscher
T Georgetown University Hospi
United States
Ceres
The Telephone Clerk and the Rise of the Telephone Door
An exploration of how the telephone clerk transformed business by handling orders, boosting efficiency, and expanding sales through the private branch exchange system. The article traces salary advances, customer relations, and the shift from wagon delivery to telephone driven trade across departments and railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone
Central
Bell Telephone Directory
New York
Ita
Repairing School Buildings Expends Most of Appropriation
Superintendent of Repairs George B. Coleman reports the district spent 77,000 on repairs over the year covering schools, police stations, engine houses, and the Police Court. Of the 57,500 Congress allotted for schools only 4814 remains, with May 18 fire at Garrison School prompting extensive rebuilding and new floors, paint, and plumbing costs totaling 1,862.25. Engine houses and police stations saw large portions used, leaving small balances of the respective appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Coleman
Congress
No 6
No 9
District of Columbia Day at St Louis Exposition
District commissioners urge District residents to mark October 19 1904 as District of Columbia Day at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis Mo A reception in the US government building and a meeting in the Missouri State building are planned with addresses by notable speakers The exposition will assist in making the National Capital celebration a success and boost the district’s progress and national interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
St. Louis Exposition
District of Columbia
St Louis
National Capital
United States
Toring
Missouri State Building
Commissionara
Park Improvements Seek Higher Federal Funds At Rock Creek
Inspections by Commissioner Muacfarland and the Board of Centol of Rock Creek Park reviewed $59,000 improvement estimates by Assistant Engineer Richards as the board presses Congress for a larger appropriation. Last year funded at 312,000 dollars, the group aims to expand rustic shelters, roads, and park access, while planning tree planting on several streets this fall. Streets, market regulations, and a district staffing note also appear with Stutler’s return to work after a nervous breakdown during an internal inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muacfarland
Board of Centol
Rock Creek Park
United States Army
Richards
Board of Control
Congress
Stutler
Warner Stutler
Royal Robinson
Connecticut Avenue
Rock Creek
Belmont Road
Morrow
Douglas
Pereley
Ottimer Stange
Unclear Ad Copy On Suits Prices
Fragmented OCR text lists various suit prices such as 12.85 15.00 816.50 818.56 and 20.00 25.00 30.90. Also shows partial phrases like Water date and unclear numbers 610.00 S123.50 and 25.06. The readable facts are museum of inconsistent pricing data with no coherent event or entities.
Tried to murder husband by jealous wife in home attack
Ethel J. Penrose, 23, colored, struck her husband with a hatchet in their Ninth Street Northeast home. He survived with a scalp wound while she later died from carbolic acid after a failed suicide attempt. Police and doctors attended both, coroner listed death as suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel J. Penrose
Tenth Street
Ninth Precinct
Casualty
Lloyd
Romaine
Reeves
Penrose
Missouri Avenue
Fenrose
Reforms Inaugurated for Garbage Services under Parker
President Parker ordered immediate action after a letter from Commissioner Macfarland and the report by Acting Superintendent Twohey highlighted unsatisfactory garbage collection. Five extra teams were deployed, Georgetown and other areas scoured for workers, and only twenty-five complaints reached the District Building yesterday as forty-five teams operated on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Macfarland
M M Parker
Washington Fertilizer Company
Twohey
Georgetown
Court reports $2700 value for land to open Madison Street
District commissioners appointed by the District Supreme Court assessed the north Brightwood land needed for a public street as 2700 dollars. They found the remaining Frederick W Heine tract will receive equal special benefits, so the landowners will receive no damages. The panel included William A. H. Church James F. Oyster and James B. McLaughlin. Attorneys Barnard Johnson represented the owners and Sinclair represented the District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tistrict Supreme Court
North
Brightwood
Madison Street
Frederick W Heine
William A. H. Church
James F. Oyster
James B McLaughlin
Barnard & Johnson
Sinclair
Bride Sues for Maintenance in Maryland Suit
Mary E. Wiegant through attorney John H. Adriaans filed a suit against her husband Thaddeus J. Wiegant for maintenance. They were married in Baltimore on June 4 and lived together until August 17 when he reportedly abandoned her and declared he would not resume marital relations. He is employed as an engineer at the Washington Navy Yard. A separate item notes a manhole cover incident at Potomac and M Streets in Georgetown injuring laborer Wilson Long. The report includes Montromery c. Bate Today and a poultry and live stock show with ticket prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Wiegant
John H. Adriaans
Thaddeus J. Wiegant
Baltimore
Washington Navy Yard
Family Affairs in Court Over Partnership Dissolution
Charles P Kluckhuhn sues Frederick G Kluckhuhn to dissolve their February 1901 general electrician partnership alleging assets about 5500 and liabilities about 3100. In a separate suit he asks the court to declare Caroline Kluckhuhn trustee of an apartment property shared with her four sons, claiming equal contributions but disputed interests. He contends his interest is 3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P Kluckhuhn
Hayden Johnson
Fréderick G Kluckhuhn
General Electricians
Charles P. E Kluckhuhn
Johnson
Caroline Kluckhuhn
Henry BR
Frederick G Kluckhuhn
Fourteenth Street
City Bulletin and Local Notices from Anacostia
Anacostia utility talks with Potomac Electric Power Company seek three wire overhead service to G H Soper on Monroe Street. Commissioner Macfarland delays action for a few days. Advertisements promote Holmes' Milk Bread and other groceries. Notices report razing of First Street buildings for the railway terminal project and a compilation of voter interest by George W Driver. A Telegram from Commissioner West discusses a hearing in Washington regarding a tunnel project failing to reach confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacostia
Potomac Electric Power Company
G H Soper
Monroe Street
Macfarland
First Street
First
E Streets
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Commissioner West
Black Mountain
N. C
Washington
Regre
Pacenet
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Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh St
Heurich
Senate
Heurich Brewing Co
Victor E.adler
Clothing House
Tth
Goughes
Ae &'Cretec
Rooke
Bhai
UF River
Rand
Telephone and Glerk
United
Alexander Graham Bell
ST. Louis
Haskell
William Reinhart
M Street
Reinhart
Brookland Citizens’ Association
Twelfth Street
Omaha Street
Rhode Island Avenue
Ninth Street
Hartford
Frankfort
Detroit Street
Twelfth
Thirteenth
Lansing Street
Providence
Fourteenth
Fifteenth
Bunker Hill Road
Ninth
M.S. M
D. J. Kaufman
Paw “Ave
Negress
Brightwood Street
James A. Davis
Columbian University Hospital
Bright
Potomac Amt
Wilson Long
Monntromery
C. Bate
Rotter
Roller
Wm. M. Galt & Co
1St St. and
Ind. Ave
City Bulletin
Holmes
Holmes’ Bakery
Schneider
George W Driver
House of Representatives
F. Nolte
Reisinger
Hay- En
iOlihing House
Sir 8Th Staw
Rufus
Darby, Printing Co
Fiedmont Oh Allan
Givinnr
Cdi & Co
House & Herrmann’s
Express
Post Business Office
Forest City
The
Washington Post
Hubbard Heating CO
F Street
Yale Laundry
New York Ave
Washington Gas Light
St. N. W
Munyon
Paw-Paw
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