Gas Companies Seek Morse Elm Planting Amid Rate Hike Allegations
The article details gas rate increase claims tied to blight from Lombardy poplars and Morse elm requests. It mentions opposition from Citizens and provides commentary on historical ordinances and the 1920 planting rule as context, including a long letter from Alice Thacher Post explaining Lombardy poplars’ decline and a cited Washington ordinance.
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Lombardy
Alice Thacher Post
Wfe
Louis F Post
Pennslvania Avenue
William Lindell
Pennsylvania
Arole
Ordnancw
Morse
Samuel F B&b
Ost
Pennsylvana Avenu
Ac Ordini
Bulding
Newingland
New York
Brooklyn
New England
North
Tris
Washington
Homeopathic Hospital
N Street
Second Street
Thacher Post
Suit Involves Five Thousand Dollar Payment Over Alleged Mace Purchase
The case centers on T Lambert and R H Veume alleging a $5000 payment dispute in a matter tied to an alleged mace purchase. The defendant Mr Star is named in a consumer transaction claim with Heth and Het as related parties. The record mentions an illustrated mace purporting to be sold to a Mrs Het and delivered to her after a payment, with confusion over the mace’s true nature described as a tamaso cup lake object.
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Mollbam
T Lambert
R H Veaume
Agans Nanas
Mr Star
Mae
Moo Tharst
Ft Purchase & Mace
Mies Het
New York
Fire Escape Fall Fatality Reported
Benjamin W Iams died after a fire escape accident yesterday morning in Brewmertie while painting the escape. He fell, struck by a broken counterweight and lid fragment, suffering a fractured spine, and was taken to hospital where he died shortly after.
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Benjjamin
Williams
Alleged Fugitive Held On Concealed Weapon Charge
Police arrest a fugitive found near Chimbershore Pambong after he listed an address there. He faces charges of carrying concealed weapons and attempting to cash a worthless check. A Baltimore inquiry ties a $102 check cashed at Ratmore to the suspect.
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Harry BE Hak
Reg
Chimbershore
Baltimore
Ned Ani
Baleerin Gonr Cro
Ratmore
Hiving
Stolen Car Recovered by Local Detectives
The Traity s quad of the local detec ts bureau recovered a second vehicle this week. A car found near Market on Wednesday belonged to John Hager. The vehicle was reported stolen and located on northwest streets.
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Bireau
Wednells
John
Hager
Steath
President silent on district chief vacancy after resignation
Commissioner Louis Brownlow received a brief letter from the President accepting his resignation with regret. The vacancy to replace Wo Cwynn Card ver drew names and talk of a farewell party as officials and local leaders weighed candidates and potential successors amid payroll and building concerns.
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Louis Brownlow
Airp
France
Robert Harper
Sideony
Dstrict National Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Harper
MISS RENSHAW CLUB GUESTS AT WEEKLY DINNER
Miss Annie T Renshaw of George Washington University faculty was guest of honor at the Wishneton arts club dinner. Other special guests included Doris Staweo, Mrs VW Holland Kincaid, Mrs Rathesim Brown, Mrs Clenna Smith, Mrs Josephine W Hreckens, and Miss Lotta Kirmball. The dinner was served in the garden at small tables. Miss Renshaw spoke on Public Speaking and its relation to art, while Miss Stowel illustrated vocal use in dramatic expression.
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May
Willam Wolf Smith
Wish Neton Arts
Annie T Renshaw
Orge
Washington University
Doris Staweo
VW Holland Kincaid
Rathesim Brown
Clenna
Josephine W
Hreckens
Wiss Lotta Kirmbail
Renshaw
To &Rt
Miss Stowel
Baldwin D Drane 91 Dies After Long Inhabitants Ties
Baldwin Cade Drane, 91, died Wednesday with John D Jackson. A member of the Oldest Inhabitants Association, he lived six years at the Home. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 177 Penn Sylvaniaverlue. Mrs HG Thonan, 24 Tennessee Avenue, reported three rings stolen last night valued at 3619. Detective S Rothartes Uridley is investigating.
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Baldwin Cade
John D Ckson
Sik
Penn Sylvaniaverlue
HG Thonan
Tennessee
Convention Hall Plans Move Forward in Washington
Washington Chamber of Commerce auditorium committee at the Willard discussed sites for a convention hall to serve the city. Ten sites were reviewed but no decision reached, while a five member financing committee was authorized to report soon.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
Willard
Mty
Chapin Brown
Robert “ Harper
Merritt O Chane
Teese Tsikc Gang
Hudolph
Jose Tr
Grihim
Bryant
William Ff Trade
James T Stoyd
Winfield Jones
Hill
National Guard
Harper
Loss of $4000 in Minon Street incident reported
Mae C Mulsap of Alton Mo reported a stranger exchanged large bills for Millsap’s $4000 then fled with accomplice. Millsap, recently discharged from the Marine Corps at Quintico, chased but the two men disappeared with the money. Detective Kellv investigates.
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Minon Sta
Mae C Mulsap
Alton
Second
Willsap
Hig Toys
Marine Corps
Quintico
Millsap
Bern
Kellv
Hadquarters Bureau
Corps of Teachers Ready for Schools as Pay Rises
The board of education seeks to strengthen the teaching corps for the coming year with about 700 appointments. Salaries rise by 835 760 in total with minimum pay at 1 000 plus a 200 bonus, reaching 2 200 for heads and exceptional teachers. Dr Abram Simon will preside at Wednesday’s meeting where Dr Frank W Ballou will present initial recommendations.
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Abram Simon
Board of Education
Franklin School
de Simon
Stephen T. Kramer
Kramer
Iby
John van Schaick
Charles P Nell
District Supreme Court
Frank W Ballou
War Department work on filling 7960 Army vacancies
A board led by Gen Dershing reviews qualified men to fill 7960 army vacancies from the commissioned list. About 5000 suitable appointees will be available from July exams. Qualified second lieutenants will be promoted to first lieutenant as appointments and promotions under the law are completed, leaving remaining junior vacancies.
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Dershing
Army
War Department
Fight Leaves Brayshaw Slashed in Street Incident
Brayshaw Shools, colored, at 134 Baltimore Street, sustained severe razor cuts to the left arm and body during a fight yesterday near 114 Karby Street Northwest. He was taken to Creedmans Hospital. Huddy Minor, also colored, of 1214 Karty Street, disappeared after the fight and is being sought by the police.
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Brayshaw Shools
Baltimore Street
Karby Street
Creedmans Hospital
Huddy
Karty Street
False Arrest Claim Against Express Company Seeks Damages
Charles D Hisey sues American Railway Express Company for 16000 dollars alleging malicious prosecution after a July 10 1918 arrest over allegedly stolen clothing valued at 10 dollars. The case says the complaint was filed without probable cause and dismissed by the assistant district attorney. Hisey seeks damages for harm to his good name and legal expenses.
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American Railway Express Company
Charles D Hisey
Wilton J Lambert
R H Yeatman Hisey
Exprese
Yenesey
Five Thousand Dollar Rent Damages Sought
In District Supreme Court Alexander and Ahue Farhood sue Samuel Shapiro and Morris Capritz for 5000 damages alleging false rent representations. They claim the 15 apartments on Irwing Street Northwest would yield 666 monthly but total rent only reached 4050, harming them after a 22500 sale in March 1920 to the complainants. Attorneys Leckie Cox and Shemer represented the new building owners.
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Suffolk
Irwing Street
Fourteenth
Lifteenth
Ae Jawauit
District Supreme Court
Alexander
Ahue Farhood
Samuel Shapiro
Morris Capritz
Efteen
Leckie Cox and
Shemer
Government rent fixes for 25 U. S. houses in Capitol area
The rent commission set rents for 25 government houses bounded by New Jersey Avenue Northwest Tri Street Arthur Blaine and another street. A proposed 4.5 dollar monthly increase for 214 New Jersey Avenue Northwest was denied due to a lease clause delaying readjustment until wartime termination. Rents varied from 10 to 49 dollars monthly with some reductions up to 85 percent after inspections.
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Department of the Injlelor
Rent Commission
Department
New Jersey Avenue
Minton
Germany
Tri Street
Arthur Blaice
Capitol Grounds
Woodbury Named Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Gordon Woodbury formerly of the New Hampshire legislature is appointed by President Wilson to succeed Franklin D Roosevelt as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Secretary Daniels lauded Woodbury’s naval interest and historical knowledge. He has long been active in New Hampshire politics including the House, constitutional convention, and national conventions.
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Gordon Wodbury
New Hampshire
Navy
Franklin D Roosevelt
Woodburys
Wilson Wa
Daniels
San Francisco
Congress
Pbamela
Woodbury
Roosevelt
Manchester
Ang
Cordon Woodbury
Bedford
IRS
New Hampshire House of Representatives
United States Senate
State Senate
Mrs Stein Sues for Legal Separation in District Court
Mrs John Stein of 918 M street northwest sues for separation in the District Supreme Court alleging habitual intoxication by her husband. A prior suit in June 1917 was dismissed. She says he has not supported her, sent $15 monthly for the child, and has abandoned her at 50 Tongfellow street northwest.
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John @ Stein
Distrii Supreme Court
Mre Sten
Tongfellow Street
Barrett Rotarian Host at Pan American Union Event
Tohn Barrett, returning director general of Pan American Union, spoke to Rotary Club of Washington and friends at the Pan American Union building. Barrett retires from office on September 1 as the Aster garden glowed with red, white, and blue lights.
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Tohn Barrett
Pan America Tion
Rotary Club of Washington
Pan American Union
Barrett
Aster
The F H Smith Company Office Details at 815 15th Street
The F H Smith Company located at 815 15th Street NW is listed with contact Mate 9464. This entry records a business address and telephone reference for the firm in a historical directory style notice.
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15Th St NW
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