Suit Filed in Equity Against Colored Benevolent Association
Gorden Snowden and twenty three others sue in equity against Joseph Shorter and the Colored Benevolent Association. They seek a court order to sell cemetery property near Adams Mill road by the Zoological Park and divide proceeds among those entitled. The action traces the association history from 1838, notes mortgage in 1870, and argues non-user may dissolve the charter or justify sale to aid city improvements. Attorneys Gordon and Gordon and Eugene Carusi & Son represent the complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Colored Benevolent Association
Gorden Snowden
Joseph Shorter
Colored Benevolent Asociation
Free Young Men’s Benevolent Association
Washington City
Adams Mill Road
Zoological Park
Frese Young Men's Benevolent Association
Square 272
Association
Congress
Colored Union Benevolent Association
John Quincy Adams
Charles Francis Adams
Children’s Hospital
Gordon and
Gordon
Eugene Carusi & Son
Fight in Willow Tree Alley Ends in Fines
In Willow Tree alley South Washington Emma Campbell and Dora Marshall, both residents, fought early yesterday. Dora struck Emma with a bottle, Emma seized and smashed Dora’s braids. Both were arrested, sent to Emergency Hospital, and Judge Mills fined each four dollars or fifteen days in jail for affray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Tree Alley
Washington
Emma Campbell
Dora Marshall
Judge Mills
Dora
Emma
Cullinane
Mills
Southern Railway To Use New Potomac Bridge Sunday
Southern Railway says on August 2 the new double track steel bridge over the Potomac at Washington will be finished and all trains to and from Washington via Southern Railway will use the bridge. The change aims to ease congestion and cut delays between Washington and Alexandria formerly caused by the Long Bridge. Big attractions at Rockville Fair today include racing and a poultry and livestock show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
The
Potomac River
Washington
Alexandria
Better fire service will aid Congress in proposed changes
A National Board of Fire Underwriters representative toured Washington on July 18 and sent a summary of recommendations to the Commissioners. They note prior anticipations in department plans, urge moving fire-alarm facilities to the new District Building, expanding fire- alarm boxes, and adding steam engines and ladder companies. Proposals include a high-pressure water system from Fort Reno to Brightwood, more hydrants and cisterns, new repair facilities, and strategic station placement near key government buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Washington
Macfarland
Congress
Allen
Fire Department
Highth Street
E Streets
Kann
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Executive Mansion
State, War and Wavy
Treasury Building
Corcoran Art Gallery
Benning
Washington Heights
Nouthwest
Eighth Or
Twelfth Streets
City 10
Fort Reno
Brightwood Reservoir
Alameter
Maine
USA
Local verdict awards damages and benefits in county case
A square location near Square 126 and Thirty fifth Street was the scene of a jury verdict. The panel awarded 32,106 in damages and a like amount in benefits, with the total assessment recorded as part of the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty Fifth Street
Washington County
Awd
Typhoid Fever At Height In District This Season
Health Officer Woodward reports the district in the worst typhoid season of the year with 33 new cases in the week ending Saturday and a total of 163 to date. Deaths during the week reached 118, with 63 white and 54 colored, and death rates varying by race. Diarrhea deaths rose, while diphtheria and scarlet fever also show increases. 12 births were recorded, with 95 being non-specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Health Office
Damages Offset by Benefits For V Street Widening Case
A court appointed jury is to fix damages and assess benefits in the condemnation proceedings for widening and extending V Street Northwest through the area. The panel will determine compensation owed and any benefits conferred by the project as part of the public taking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V Street
Buildings to Be Destroyed After Low Auction Price
Under order of the Commissioners auctioneers Brown and Tolson sold several brick structures near the plaza for 616 dollars. Purchases included 428 First Street NE to T Edwin Clark for 35 dollars, 422 First Street to W N Morrison for 16 dollars, a cement warehouse to T Edwin Clark for 90 dollars, the old House of Representatives storehouse to Fo Carmody Company for 335 dollars, and the Blue Line stable to W F Nash for 140 dollars. Purchasers must demolish the buildings and remove materials not usable for filling depressions in the plaza. Demolition to begin immediately to accommodate the First Street tunnel project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Tolson
Union Station
First Street
T Edwin Clark
W. N. Morrison
T. Edwin Clark
Playground Field Day to Welcome City Children
Early fall event sponsored by Superintendent Burckhalter invites children from all city playgrounds to compete in a general field day at the Coliseum. Medals will be awarded to contest winners. Col. Charles S. Bromwell named to the public playgrounds committee succeeding the late Gen William Spurgin. Bromwell brings extensive playground experience and strong advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burckhalter
Charles S. Bromwell
Willam
Spurgin Bromwell
Improve Garbage Service by District Levy and Efforts
Col Myron M. Parker of the Washington Fertilizer Company arrived to oversee city garbage operations and pledged better service. He would mobilize teams from nearby cities if needed. officials reported seventy eight teams active and over fifty complaints that day. Condemning Land for Alley hearing opened at City Hall with a marshal's jury of ten to examine square 669 land for vehicular access. Proceedings paused due to health officer certificate insufficiency, affecting the condemnation action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron M. Parker
Washington Fertilzer Company
Macfarland
Maine
Alexandria
Baltimore
John A. Hamilton
Eoward Graves
Thomas Gordon
William P. van Wickle
James W. Recliffe
Edward J Hannan
William A. H. Church
James B. McLaughlin
Peter A. Rowe
Philip F. Larner
B. Metzerott
Nicholas H. Shea
Jequity Court
District building notes and city actions from 1906
District affairs note sewer related street closure for Andrew Gleeson on a four and a half street stretch between Maryland and Maine avenues for thirty days. J C Howard reports weighing inspecting 11268 tons of anthracite 1590 pounds and 7808 tons 1180 pounds of bituminous coal plus 717 cords of wood with 1382 tons of anthracite condemned. Appraisal values approved for lands in North Brightwood opening a public street with corporation counsel to ratify. Police officers listed for over thirty days sick leave. Street department head Stutler seeks counsel on five year contracts from 1900 with v Rusk for refuse and night soil and with Washington Fertilizer for garbage and dead animals. need for expiry clarification. Moses August floor covering sale promotion included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Gleeson
Maryland
Maine Avenues
J. C. Howard
North
Brightwood
W. R. Reynolds
C. A. Blumer
J. H. Fletcher
B. T. Harney
J. T. Norris
John Stewart
George Shannon
Karl Scherer
James Frank
A. Zych
G. Cats
W. Edwards
E. F. Jack
C. Lee
Stutler
V. Rusk
Washington Fertilizer Company
Missing Teens from Bladensburg Camp Spark Police Search
Iillian May Duton sixteen and King Stokes twenty vanish from a Maryland camp on Bladensburg road. William Dillon reports both youths were seen together and fears they may have eloped or wed. Dillon’s party came from Wilmington to a large summer camp with fourteen other families. He forgives his daughter if she returns, but not with a husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bladensburg
Iillian May Duton
King Stokes
Bladensburg Road
Maryland
William Dillon
Justice of the Peace
Mr. Dillon
Wilmington
Del
Stokes
Lilian May Dillon
Will of George W. Cissel Probate Divides Estate
The will dated November 4 1897 filed for probate leaves the widow the goods at home and horses and carriages. She receives life ownership of four properties 1645 Thirty first Street NW 1106 Sixth Street NW 1108 Sixth Street NW and 1237 Sixth Street NW with the son Sewall Cissel to inherit after her death. The executor Sewall Cissel is to pay the widow 600 annually from the estate balance. The residue goes to Sewall Cissel who will keep the firm name G W Cissel & Co unaltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cissel
Sewall Cissell
Thirty-first
Sixth Street
Sewall Cissel
Pbusiness
G. W. Cissel & Co
Admitted Embezzlement Case for Milk Wagon Driver
George Koenig an eighteen year old milk wagon driver pleaded guilty in Police Court to converting seven dollars collected from customers on his route. Held in three hundred dollar bonds to await grand jury action. The complaint was filed by dairyman Thomas J. Leney of 230 Jackson Street Anacostia. Also notes on local ads and a watch theft case involving Frank Sayman with five hundred dollar bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Koenig
Thomas J. Leney
Jackson Street
Anacostia
Koenig
Frank Sayman
James McHugh
Thirteenth Street
Mills
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Stanhope
Stetson Hat
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Ave
Seventh St
Furmanca
Smith Premier Typewriter Company
Eleventh St. N. W
Washington, D. C
Eee
Watuen
Rhone
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
7Th St
Horn
Dr. Lyon
YU Lye
Iczeee
Els Nee Si
Ss. i Sresk ES
New Bridge
Rockville
Better Fire Service
National Underwriters’ Board
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Col. Parker
District Building Notes
Moses
Onkanial Huge
Ina Clearance
House & Herrmann’s
City Bulletin
Holmes
Cannon
Schneider
George W. Driver
House of Representatives
Ogram's Drug Store
Rufus H. Darby
Hickory Hill
Fiotte
Eest
A. Muddiman & Co
Chicago
Heurich
Heurich Brewing Co
St. Louis Exposition
Post
Post Business Office
Forest City
Washington Post
Friedlander Clothing Company
Cor. 9Th and
E Ste, N. W
F Street
N. W
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, Cor 7Th and
Egat
Duffy
Ah Druggista and Grocers
Duffy Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
Uneeda Biscuit
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