Public inquiry clouds power deal between two DC firms
Washington Railway and Electric Company and Potomac Electric Power Company face a formal inquiry over claims of free power and lacking profit payments under a contract. Witnesses contrast direct payments with indirect costs, while discussions hint at complete divestiture or consolidation to resolve disputes. Officials seek clarity on bond guarantees and value of the Benning plant amid technical testimony.
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Fotomac Electric Power Company
Public Utilities Commission
S. R. Bowen
Bowen
Katz
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J. G. Williams
Potomac Electric Power Company
W. F. Ham
Aubor
Mr. Ham
Quesons
Conrad Syme Xs
Stauss
Mr. Syme
Ham
L. H. Sinclair
Benning
Comepanies
Sinclair
Clarence P. King
Chilly Weather Grips Washington in Early Cold Wave
The weather man warned Washingtonians of several days of chilly weather starting last night or this morning. The cold spell began in the middle West and spread outward, with temperatures in parts of the country dropping to 2 degrees and the warmest reading in the cold wave region near 42. The southern edge of the chilly zone was projected near the Ohio River.
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Middle West
Ohio River
Weather and tide table for Washington August 25 1915
The Sun and Tide table shows tides for 7 am and 8 pm with low tides listed. Weather forecast from the Weather Bureau predicts fair conditions for DC and Maryland Thursday and Friday with moderate NW winds. Virginia also fair with slight temperature change. Statewide notes report showers in the Lake region and middle Atlantic, cooler trends in the Northeast and Northwest, and frost in parts of the Midwest. Local report lists temperatures from midnight to 6 pm, maximum 90, minimum 60, humidity readings, no rainfall, and 28.8 hours of sunshine.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington, D C
District of Columbia
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Virginia
Missouri Valley
Rocky Mountain
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New England
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Smithsonian Grounds Concert by Fifth Cavalry Band
At 7:30 PM at Smithsonian grounds the Fifth Cavalry Band led by chief musician W. Caine performs a program including marches, overtures, and selections such as Raymond Fantasia for clarinet, Tannhauser Waltz, Za Gitana, Hearts and Flowers, and a finale Wrap Me in a Bundle, ending with The Star Spangled Banner.
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Smithsonian Grounds
Fifth Cavalry Band
Cain
Raymond” Fantisia
Aistyne vThe
District Court News Highlights Trusts and Divorces
George W Drury filed filings in the District Supreme Court to remove William E Ambrose as trustee and administrator in the Drury estate and appoint John W Glennan. The suit seeks cancellation of a contract and appointment of a trustee, with auditor referral to fix Ambrose’s fees and alleged double billing. Separately John F Guerin was cited to show cause Why he should pay $100 to cover his wife’s expenses, with Mary R Guerin seeking separate maintenance. Reuben B Warner, trading as Warner Art Company, was declared bankrupt with debts of 1578 40 and assets listed, case referred to referee B D Quinter. Ida May Smith sued for limited divorce from Jesse D Smith for cruelty and nonsupport, with alimony and custody orders sought. the couple wed in 1907 and separated in 1914.
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District Supreme Court
William E. Ambrose
William ©. Drury
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Drury
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John W. Glen‘nan Instead of Mr. Ambrose
Courtalne
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Ambroge
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Siddona
Aeal
William H. DeLacy
Mary R. Guerin
Washington
Reuben B. Warner
Warner Art Company
Ninth Street
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Justice Siddona
Walter B. Guy
A. Leftwich Sinclair Warner
Warner
B.D. Quinter
Ida May Smith
Jesse D. Smith
Siddons
Leesburg
Harry A. L. Barker
Births Reported In Local Notices
Birth announcements listed include numerous entries with names such as Frederick Barer, Agnes Fanni, Oliver J., Ruth Moore, Walter J., Leone O. Gerrico, Ralph B., Ines P., George A., Hedie G., Scott R., Cecelia Dampier, George, Amel Frankt, Mary Binck and others. The fragmentary text indicates multiple newborns across several families with varying middle initials and spouses, typical of a births section in a small town newspaper.
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Agnes M. Fanni
Frederick Barer Daklin
Zona
William E
Catherine At ‘Thames
Micolopstous
Bitton Pana Bante
Oliver J
Ruth
Moore
Walter J
Jolla
Bichon
Apa Leone O. Gerrico
Ralph B
Ines P. Wien
George
Licensed to Marry in a Patchwork Marriage Registry
A garbled postwar clipping lists numerous couples with ages and locations, mentioning many ministers by name. It reads like a string of marriage licenses or banns, including names such as John H. Tucker Dora Windsor and Charles Fuller Judith Norment, with varying ages and locales across Virginia and nearby towns, all tied to reverends by designations. The text is fragmented, rendering precise dates or official details unclear, but the recurring theme is a series of license reflections for impending nuptials.
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John H. Tucker
Dora L. Windsor
Landover
L. M. Cham
Robert W. Jif
Bayneaville
Verma D. Gutridge
Moures Hall
Hugh T. Stevenson
Charles Ashmead Fuller
Judith Hilzaxeth Norment
Charles J. Wingall
Loii L. Goldman, Jr
Strasburger
James A. Daffan
Agnes M Dowell
Midland
Edward K. Hardin
David R. Coker
Hartsville
Margaret ‘i May Roper
Boyd
Ray ‘Sm! ‘Thompson
Pearlize Cogan
Calverton
Menry Cousins
Deaths Reported Incomplete OCR List
Death notices list numerous individuals with ages and addresses, including Almeda C Line Higgins 92 at 910 Baas Ave DW, Eliza J Lochry 4 at Sibley Hospital, Emory B Manzee 1 at 20 Va Ave, and others. The fragmentary item names many deceased and partial addresses, with limited readable context.
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Almeda C. Line
Charles ‘W. Mossel
Nancy Jacobs
Biter Hall
Ril Va
Ave
Emory B. Manzee
Terant
Marsh and
Estelle
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