Witnesses at wedding double act in Goochland plan
In Washington two Goochland couples staged a wedding day joke. Robert M Johnson and Mattie S Nuckols, with Elbert C Nuckols and Melinda T Mosby as witnesses, obtained licenses and married first. The other pair, Elbert C Nuckols and Melinda Mosby, followed later with Miss Nuckols and Robert Johnson as witnesses. The two ceremonies occurred within hours, leaving both couples surprised and amused by the ruse.
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Goochland
Elbert C. Nuckels
Melinda S Mosby
Mattiew Nuckels
Robert M.johnson
Miss Nuckals
Rose
Mr. Johnson
Miss Mosby
Miss Nuckols
Big ¢Ham Wir Nuckols
Washington
Mr Johnson
Mr Lynn
Elbert C Nuckols
Melinda T Mosby
Robert M Johnson
Mattie S Nuckols
Mr Nuckols
Witnasse
Inspectors Face Obstruction as Property Agent Refuses Keys
Sanitary officials seek authority to enforce inspections after C M Forrest, agent for 580 South Street Northeast, refused to hand over house keys. Inspector G F Simpson and police demanded access. Forrest arrested on grounds inspectors cannot be hindered in their duties. Court discussed under ordinances. Forrest discharged. case referred to Corporation Court for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Health Office
Woodward
G F Simpson
C. M Forrest
South Street
Simpson
Ferrest
Pugh
Forrest
Corporation
City Permits Rise in Annual Clerk Report
Clerk Woodward submitted the annual report to Engineer Commissioner Kiddie, showing a rise of 2,111 permits over last year and an increase in revenue of 978 dollars. The permits cover water connections, sewer repairs, gas and electric connections, conduits, drain pipes, gas tanks, poles and fences, and other city maintenance work.
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Woodward
Biddie
OM Woolward
Kiddie Jt
Ashford
Canal Road Lighting Plan To Add Incandescent Lamps
Commissioner Macfarland announced an agreement with electrical engineer WoC Allen to install extensive incandescent lighting along Canal Road Foxhall Ridgaronda West Washington. Increased appropriations and lower bid rates for the new fiscal year enable this long sought improvement for the neighborhood, following a visit by the West Washington Citizens' Association.
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Mactasland
Woc Allen
Canal Road
Foxhall
Ridgaronda
West Washington
Macfarland
Commissioners plan new lamps along Canal and Foxhall routes
The electrical engineer will install about eighty incandescent lamps on Canal road from Foxhall road to Chain Bridge and across it, plus about fifty four along Foxhall and Ridge roads to Loughborough road. Additionally thirty six lamps will be put on Reservoir street from Thirty-fifth street to Conduit road.
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Canal Road
Foxhall Road
Chain Bridge
Foxhal
Ridge
Loughbarough Road
Reservoir Street
Out Road
Thirty-fifth Street
Conduit
Plate Printers Outing Announces Mar Marshall Hall Event
Plate Printers Union No 2 schedules its annual outing tomorrow at Marshall Hall with athletic events for all including running races and bowling. Prizes will be awarded to winners and women and fat men are invited to compete. Three boat trips to Hats are planned with departures at 9:00 am 2:30 pm and 6:20 pm, the final boat returning to Washington at 11:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union, No 2
Marshall Hall
Washington
Detention House Changes Under New Regime
Maj Sylvester orders abolishing the superintendent role at the House of Detention and replacing it with two acting sergeants under his authority. John Gallagher becomes an acting sergeant, with John McTaggart as the other, rotating day and night duties. The overhaul follows a two month probe after two juvenile prisoners escaped, promising stricter police regulations and strict enforcement by matron and guards.
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Maj. Sylvester
Macfarland
Maj
Sylvester
John Gallagher
John McTaggart
Manual of Metropolitan Police
Maj Sylvester
House of Detention
Tle
Gallagher Bitt
Signboard labels on Washington Railway cars challenged
Acting Engineer Commissioner Jay J. Morrow received a protest letter from John D Sabine of Albany arguing that Capitol Park One signs Capitol and Library mislead riders and that Lincoln Park signs should point to the Library. Gen Harries of the company defended the labels, saying they reflect the places named and cannot be altered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay J. Morrow
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Capitol Park
Wiiter
John D Sabine
Albany
Capitol and Library
Lincoln Park
Mr Sabine
Capitol
Capt Morrow
Gen Harries
Philadelphia
New York
Suit Against Pawnbroker Over Ward’s Jewelry
Tawin H Easterling guardian of zea trice Lang filed replevin against George D Horning to recover $1,000 worth of jewelry pledged by a former guardian without court authority. The items include multiple rings necklaces and watches described in the petition. Marshal Palmer demanded delivery as possession is sought under Miss Lang’s late father’s will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawin H. Easterling
Zeatrice
United States
Palmer
Hornung
Miss Lang
Greater Washington Movement Sets Secretary Pick and Factory Plans
A Boston businessman Robert Lawrence discussed establishing a large shoe factory in the capital and the Greater Washington movement’s progress. The Jobbers and Shippers Association board refined by laws, will appoint a permanent secretary, set a nomination plan, and review salaries and publicity strategies at next Thursday’s session.
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Greater Washington
Robert Lawrence
Boston
Potomac
Jobbers and Shippers’ Association
American Security and Trust Building
Betford Street
Lawrence
Sanitary shave price hike approved by barbers
Health department issues sterilization guide for barber shops and shaving tools. Barbers agree to raise sanitary service price by six cents while haircuts shampoos and facial massages remain at old rates. They argue cleanliness justifies the extra charge to prevent microbial spread.
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Health Department
White man Cleverly marries colored woman in Savannah scandal
Maj Sylvester received a Savannah police note stating Lou s Cleverly white of Savannah married Kate Bowles colored in Washington last Friday. The pair arrived in Savannah Monday. Cleverly, employed by Chicago Picture Co., fled the city after discharge. The colored wife claims $15,000 own money and says Cleverly plans to live apart. Georgia law questions bigamy and interracial marriage status. wife refuses to swear out a Washington warrant. May Sylvester reviews the case.
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Sylvester
Savannah
Lous M. Cleverly
Washington
Kate Bowles
Cleverly
Chicago Pictue Company
Peek
Ebenezer
Aftican ‘Methodist Church
Georgia
Mrs Cleverly No
May Sylvester
Clerk in Agriculture Service Found With Serious Wounds
Chambers D Ashmore thirty an Department of Agriculture clerk was found in his room at 803 Eighth street yesterday afternoon with deep cuts to his throat and wrists. He was taken to Emergency Hospital and expected to recover. Ashmore served in the Spanish American War in the Philippines where he contracted chills and fever, from which he never fully recovered.
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Chambers D
Ashmore
Department of Agriculture
Eighth Street
Philippines
Funeral services for Jacob J Appich held at home
Masonic ceremonials mark the funeral for Jacob J Appich a retired business man who died Wednesday night at his home 911 East Capitol Street. Many Masons from various branches are expected to attend as he was prominent in benevolent organizations Burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery.
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Jacob J Appich
East Capitol Street
Appich
Order
Rock Creek Cemetery
Uruguayan diplomat moved to Garfield Hospital in fever fears
In And About The City notices report Mr Bermudez the Uruguayan charge was moved to Garfield Hospital after several days of illness with high fever raising fears of typhoid. Deponei elected business manager of the Federation of Liquor Dessers and will begin duties at once. Paul Mason funeral services set for today from Mrs Aliver Mason home. Burial in Louisa County, Va. Margaret E Doolan sues Brightwood Railway for 3100 over a ground fall. Mrs Jaquelina Johnson funeral at Conduit Road home. Burial Falls Church Va. Will of Mrs Catherine Coffey opened for probate. House and bequests detailed to John T. Tveke and George F. Hickey. Patrick J. Coffey to wife with remainders to sons. Lawrence Manji named executor. Pure cream advertisement.
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Bermudez
Garfield Hospital
Jt Ia
Deponei
Federation of Liquor Dessers
Bower
Paul Mason
Aqueduct Bridge
Mre
Aliver Mason
Louisa County
Brightwood Railway Company
Brightwood Avenue
Harrison Street
Margaret E Doolan
Jaquelina Johnson
Conduit Road
J F Koontz
United Brethren Church
Noutheast
Falls Church
Catharine Coffey
Washington
John T. Tveke
Streat
Glen
George F. Hickey
Delaware Avenue
Patrick J. Coffey
Ife
Lawrence Manji
Bernard Kennedy’s Funeral Service at St Peters Church
Funeral services were held yesterday morning at St Peters Church for Bernard Kennedy the boy drawn Monday while bathing in the tidal basin High. Father Smith preached the sermon with Father O'Brien assisting. Pallbearers included Chester Brady Joseph Wilson Thomas Marta Louis Howard Bernard Bowdren and John Lsneh altar boys from St Joseph's Church burial followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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Bernard Kennedy
St Pater's Church
Second Street
Father Smith
St Church
Father O'Brien
St Peter's
Chester Brady
Joseph Wilson
Thomas Martalouis "Howard
Bernard Bowdren
John Lsneh
St Joseph's Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
District to name school board attorney amid cabinet shifts
President Roosevelt is expected to appoint the District Attorney Baker’s subordinate as temporary legal adviser to the board of education until Congress fills the office. The corporation counsel of the District would be named as legal adviser to the board once Congress convenes.
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Roosevelt
Board of Education
Congress
Tt la
Baker
City Bulletin Grain and Dining Ad Fragments
A collage of business names and offerings includes Jno 8K Kelly Center Market Wing NY Roast Beef and Corned Beef specials, Joyce Engraving, Star Blog Chicago Jewel, Muédiman, Baranics baking items, Lith St and 1204 G Bt, New Vatoldi Cafe at 108 Ninth St NW offering regular meals and a la carte options.
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Jno
Kelly
Center
St. Wing
Joyce Engraving Company
Chicago
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C & P Telephone Co
12Th St Nw
Bowes
Progress
BOWEN
Free Mayer&co
7Th St
Washington Gaslight CC
Tenth ST. N. W
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Benedict
Bide
Light Canal
Gallagher
Harries
Child’s Guardian
Guardian
Board of Directors
Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
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Douglas
Ott
J. WH. Galbreate
Capitol St
Brockton
Mass
W. L. Douglas
W. T. L. Douglas
W. Wee Douglas
W. J. Douglas
Brackton
Penn. Ave
N.W
Massachusetts Avenue
Barbers
Katie Bowles
UST
Ise
Bac
Carleton Vaughar
F Street
N. W
Bournon
John Wedderburn Co
Clerk Ashmore
Agricultural Department
Masons
J. J. Appich
Coc Credit
City Bulletins
Fotomac Electric Power
America
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Osee! A. Eberly’s Sons
Herrmann Cor
Adler
Victor E. Adler
St. N.W
Congressional
Sweat Atlantic & Pacific
EN. W
Arty
Olf
Wae Supplies
R. P. Andrews Paper Co. (Inc
la. Ave
Schlitz
Asle
Dos. Schlitz Brewing Co
St. S. W
7Th and
Hsts
7Th St. Sw
Henrich Brewing Go
Maerzen
Senate
Liege
Phone West 04
Duffy
Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
Washington Stork
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