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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1909

Page

33

NEW WELLS FOR SCHOOLS THREE COMPLETED AND FIVE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Maryland district officials announced three wells are finished and five more underway to supply public schools. Congress appropriated funds, enabling construction by Columbia Pump and Well Company. Completed sites include Londontal Road, Main Bridge and Bennings Schools.

Congress Heaith Department Washington Ashford Columbia Pump and Well Company Londalt Road Main Bridge Bennings School Congress Heights Garfield Stanton Burrville Bunker Hill Road Bennings Hotel

Warrants Issued Against Seven Butter Dealers

Assistant Corporation Counsel James Pugh obtained warrants against seven butter dealers for selling process butters as butter in violation of the law. Acting health officer HT Sawtelle and inspector JC Haley with Harry M Phillips will assist prosecution. Merchants named include Henry Cowor, Edwin Shuffle, Touts J Kettler, Edward T. Weller, James O Turner, Nornon Tavign, and T William Crompton.

James Pugh Kaw Pugh Ht’ Sawtelle J C Haley Harry M Phillips Henry Cowor Edwin Shuffle Touts J Kettler Véward T. Well

Prisoner Receives Long Term After Larceny Charge

Assistant United States Attorney Turner reports in police court on a larceny case against Herbert Andrews for looting the home of Mrs Shelly near Massachusetts Avenue. Judge Mulloway condemns the act, noting the thief’s breach of trust as the Shellys bury their husband father. Another man, Edward White, faces larceny charges for stealing a bicycle and horse equipment. he pleads guilty and is sent to the workhouse. A third note covers repairs at district schools and debris left by department employees.

United States Turner Herbert Andrews Mulloway Mra Sallie Shelly Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Mra Shelly Virginia Andrews Bhellys Weedon Burlingame, Evans O'Dea Missine Varity Tudge Mulloway Edward White Percy Brunger J. T D Pyles White Swantheart Hyattsville Board of Education Commissionera Wihad Marth McQueeney Engineer Department Ashford

Gambling at Takoma Park a forest poker club exposed

Reports describe an organized poker club meeting Sundays and midweek in woods near Takoma Park straddling Montgomery and Prince George counties. Young men from local churches patronize the sessions, with a passerby overhearing the location and the chant Chess There’s game one coming. Mayor Platt vows action if caught.

Takoma Park Washington Montgomery Prince ‘George Woods Matt W. G. Platt

War on Caterpillars In District Invasion Ends

District superintendent of parking and trees launches a campaign against a caterpillar infestation in downtown Washington. Teams wash attacked trees eight hours daily, targeting American elms and silver maples. Progress appears positive though the New Jersey Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue corridor remains hardest hit.

New Jersey Avenue Eleventh and H Streets Pennsylvania Tala Jrst

Trouble at Willow Tree Alley and District Court Actions

A series of items from a District court page, including Harry Phoenix’s midnight intrusion on Annie Cogey’s Willow Tree alley residence and a $20 fine for assault, August Schaller’s guilty plea for selling three half barrels of beer, a man’s dispute over owed goods leading to a possible jury trial, a typhoid fever update from the health department, and protests over a Columbia Turnverein liquor license.

Willow Tree Alley Harry Phoenix Annie Cogey Annie Harry August Schaller National Capital Brewery Carl Birkle Sundland H M Jett Schaller Mckee

Stuart McNamara Returns From Paris Visit

Stuart McNamara assistant to the Attorney General appears in good health after a two month visit to Paris. He left Southampton about a week ago aboard the Hamburg-American Line and declined to discuss the outcome of his trip regarding Abel cases against New York and Indianapolis newspaper men. He will proceed to New York in a few days to continue prosecutions related to the cases.

Hale Paris Stuart McNamara McNamara Southampton America New York

Suit Filed Over Pedestrian Death By Capital Traction

Harriet Lipp, as administrator of Sarah E Cotton, sues Capital Traction after Cotton was killed crossing at Piret and B streets on April 21. The suit on behalf of her four children cites Cotton as a former U S soldier on pension rolls and credited with helping capture Gen John T Morgan. Also notes incorporation of The Automatic False Alarm Detector Company with M. H Ramage president and other officers. offices to be in Evans Building.

Newmyer District Supreme Court Capital Traction Company Harriet T Lipp Sarah E Cotton Sarah EB Thompson Piret B Streets Dirs Cotton Penjaffce Cotton Pension Bureau United States John T Morgan False Alarm Company Incorporated Automatic M. H Ramage JB Nicholson Dan B’ Miller JM Smith Evans Bulking

Smithsonian Officials Deny Claims Against Institution

Acting Chief Clerk Traylor refutes a New York paper report by F A Richardson. He says annual reports have long documented operations and expenditures, and the Smithsonian remains indignant at accusations of mismanagement. The 1907-08 records show a $83,872.96 income and detailed funds, with substantial publication output and ongoing construction financed by federal appropriations.

Traylor Traducer of Board of Regents Smithsonian Institution F. A. Hichardson Corbett, Ma Institution New York Congress Smithsonian Washington Smithzonian JG Traylor Walcott

Steamboat Ripoff Nets Passenger $225 in Baltimore

Fletcher Dungan of 12 Second Street Northeast paid $225 to a bareheaded man aboard the river steamer Northumberland at his fare end stateroom, then paid again after the purser denied employment. Dungan reported the incident to Harbor Precinct police. Northumberland crew say the scam was staged in Baltimore by posing as a steamboat ticket agent.

Northumberland Fletcher Dungan Second Street Dungan Baltimore

Woman sues district for injuries from protruding manhole cover

Mise Lewellyn Melzer filed suit in District Supreme Court claiming the district government caused injuries after tripping over a manhole cover that protruded several inches. The curbside hazard at Seventh and K streets NW allegedly had no lighting to protect pedestrians as she walked.

Mise Lewellyn Melzer District Supreme Court WC Balderson Hayden Johnson Seventh K Streets Miss Melzer

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