Labor and the Court Justice Gould Views on Gompers Case
Washington readers grapple with labor leaders defending the right to criticize a Supreme Court decision. The symposium comments on Judge Wright's conviction of Gompers Mitchell and Morrison, with leaders urging restraint and warning against usurping judicial power.
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Gompers
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Labor
Celea
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Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
Justice Tiould
Mule theft tale fills police court in Maud neighborhood
In a crowded police court, Maud the mule and its sale to William Pryor sparked a case steeped in locals and law. Ham Wilson bought the animal for seventeen dollars amid a disputed transfer and a dramatic rescue by Anna Massey, ending with Pryor facing a fine or short confinement.
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Chief Wagner Returns From Grand Rapids Convention
Fire Chief Frank J. Wagner reported from the International Association of Fire Engineers convention in Grand Rapids. The visit honored predecessor Chief William T. Bell, and Wagner praised new fire apparatus seen there. He urged replacing the city’s equipment with motorized engines and hoses, seeking federal funds at the next Congress session.
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Frank J.wagner
Washington
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Veterans' Sons Elect Col Pollitt Head of Patriotic Order
The 28th annual encampment of the Sons of Veterans elected Col George W Pollitt of Paterson New Jersey as Commander in Chief. Arthur Boutwell Concord New Hampshire was senior vice commander in chief with Capt Francia Cross of this city as junior vice commander in chief. The auxiliary chose Molly Donaldson as national president and elected other officers. A plan to erect a peace monument in this city with the Sons of Confederate Veterans was postponed to the next encampment. The next encampment will be held in Atlantic City aligned with the GAR schedule. Several presents were made including a portrait of Edgar Allen Jr. and a wood relic from the Whitsours years.
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Wis
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Washington
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New York City
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Song of Veterans
Plow Pit Location Debate Reaches Congress
North Capitol Street residents press for removal of a plow pit near V Street, arguing only Congress can order changes. Commissioner West splits, proposing a bill to move the pit to the cliff end of the current pavement, with railroad company costs covered by federal action.
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Congress
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Gill
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Y Street
S& cm
Ralroid Company
Quiet West Man Describes Washington Noisy for Sleep
A Western man who came to Washington to settle complains that Sixteenth Street Northwest is too noisy with barking dogs and crowing roosters. After several days boarding at various houses he cannot sleep and decides the National Capital is not ideal for a home, planning to return West where he expects quiet.
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Sixteenth Street
Bac. West
City Uses Less Water Aqueduct in Good Shape
Maj. Jay J. Morrow reports the Washington aqueduct after 46 years of service is in excellent condition with no supply shortfall. The only decay found is a small stretch in sand rock within the 9 mile conduit. Pumps can deliver up to 700,000,000 gallons daily and average use has declined. meters are urged for all private and government services within three years.
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Morrow
Washington Aqueduct
Jay J. Morrow
War Department
Maj. Morrow
Great Falls
Maj Morrow
Mat Morrow
Commissioners Deny Use of District Fire Hydrants by Cars
The commissioners refuse permission for private cars to use district fire hydrants to replenish water. The suggestion from a sightseeing auto company was opposed by the fire department head the water department superintendent and the commissioners who fear hydrants may be rendered useless in emergencies.
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Census Report On Fish And Fire At Hotel In Washington
The census notes 145 690 800 pounds of fish produced in the year ended December 31 1908 valued at millions. A defective electric wire touched bedspreads in the Kichmound Hotel linen room causing a small fire on the second floor. Major items include muslin sheila buffalo and German carp with thousands of pounds produced. Independent and wage earning fishers totaled 9 24 and 241 respectively. Gen Weston of the Department of California is reportedly improving at the Presidio hospital.
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Mississippi River
Chamber Plans New Trip For Weehington Chamber Members
The Weehington Chamber of Commerce maps a three day potomic voyage by steamer, planned under Assistant General Manager Dol Callahan and George Joras. The September excursion would depart Saturday night September 25 from here aboard a Norfolk and Washington line vessel, visit Old Point Comfort and Cape Monlery, then return to Washington Tuesday morning.
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Ltt
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Baltamont Water and household goods ad notices
A compact bulletin lists Baltamont Spring Water touted as top class, with chemist endorsement from W F Mason of Rensselaer, plus services like carpet cleaning, water heaters, and stock oil cookers. It also notes Can beer availability at leading groceries and includes various phone numbers and suppliers.
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W. F. Mason
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Congers
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