West Will Hold Out Over Transit Site Dispute
West resists Morrow in a dispute over a substation site for the Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Railroad. Absent Macfarland, the commission may cut short vacation to decide between Four-and-a-half to Seventh streets or Fourteenth and Water streets SW. Morrow argues colleagues lacked authority to rescind. the matter is under corporation counsel review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Connect Wot
Opinon
Est
Morrow
Philadelphis, Baltimore and Washington
Macfarland
New York State
Commissioner West
Seventh Streets
May Morrow
Fourtenth
Water Streets
West
Seventh Street
Fourteenth Street
Plead for Court Employes in Annual Estimates
Judges Kimball and Mullaway urge commissioners to raise salaries for police court staff. The next fiscal year requests total 31 270 dollars. Increases proposed for NW C Harper from 1 to 1 900 dollars, WS Adkins from 129 to 1800, bailiffs HC Hopkins Fauchard Hughes Elijah Leizear and C S Forsaith from 720 to 900, J W W Hughes from 0 to 37 per year, AFR Warfield from 900 to 1 000, G F Bateman from 78 to 3600, plus 1990 dollars for printing witness fees furniture juror compensation repairs and related costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F G Kimball
A R Mullaway
Police Court
NW C
Harper
WS. Adkins
HC Hopkins Fauchard Hughes
Elijah Leizear
C S Forsaith
J W
Meters Not To Be Taxed for Gaslight Companies
The District assessor rules 40000 gas meters owned by Washington and Georgetown Gas Light are personal property and exempt from taxation. As personal property they owe no taxes, though federal law requires a 1 percent tax on gross earnings in lieu of personal taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Georgetown
Congress
Front Entrance Opens as District Building Ceremony Held
The front doors will be formally opened at 8 a m with Commissioners West and Morrow present. Old Glory will be unfurled from the rooftop flagstaff by Harry Collyflower. The doors will be opened by FT Strain with policeman Wheeler stationed at the entrance. Side entrances no longer required and the walks to the building were completed. Superintendent J M Ward will oversee today’s ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Collyflower
Pt FT Strain
Wheeler
J M Ward
George Hunter Improves After Suicide Attempt at Casualty Hospital
George Hunter of 4315 Brightwood avenue is reported to be improving with an even chance of recovery after attempting to end his life by blowing out his brains last Wednesday night. Family questioning about motive yielded no disclosure. Officials warn on cold storage eggs being sold as fresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hunter
Casualty Hospital
Brightwood Avenue
Hunter
Health Department
City Bulletins from Chicago Gas Ranges to Watermelons
City notices advertise Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges by 2 A. Muddiman & Co with street address, local market items list watermelons at Eleventh Street wharf, and assorted meat and soap products. Mentions Heurich's Beer sales and brewery bottling, with references to Arion Battling Company and a phone line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. Muddiman & Co
Ith St
Eleventh St. Wharf
Gore Tod
Priest
Heurich
Masenen
Senate—brewery
Bottinn
Arion Battling Company
Same E Piace
Benjamin Russell Sentenced for Cruelty to Mule
Benjamin Russell, an African American man, was sentenced to one year in the workhouse for stabbing a mule with a penknife during a brick yard incident on the waterfront. The judge called it a brutal case and vowed a heavy sentence to curb animal abuse, noting the offender was intoxicated by liquor. A 3250 fine was imposed in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Russel
Benjamin Russell
Mulloway
Olice Court
Russell
Wright
Maquor
Isell
Woman Seeks Divorce Over Alimony and Custody Fight
Catherine B Rutne filed for divorce from William A Rhine, citing marital troubles since 1907, an offered 100 to drop contest, and lack of support despite his income of 5 a day. She seeks alimony and custody of their minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine B Rutne
Wiliam A. Rhine
Faults in Aircraft Neglect Power and Balance
In a Washington letter from August 26, 1908, Joseph Macinanteh argues that early flying machines err by ignoring engine cooling and balance. He critiques varying wing designs, propeller positions, and the need to use wind from the propeller to cool motors and achieve equilibrium without gyroscopes, urging experimental refinement over jumping machines.
Excursions to Colonial Beach by steamer St Jobes
The article touts a river steamer trip to Colonial Beach praised for bathing and crabbing. Passengers can leave in the morning and return at night, but the resort’s attractions invite longer stays. Recommend spending today at Cheaspedike Beach for fine salt water bathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Jobes
Colonial Beach
Tome
Chesapeake Beach
Wrights Aeroplane Progress Hailed Amid Practice Flight Plans
Orville Wright and supporters prep for a public flight next Monday as mechanics finish assembling the machine in the balloon shed. Wright describes three-lever control as attendants test the propellers and test runs, with a tentative flight schedule along a drill-ground route toward Alexandra, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signal Corps
Bert Myer
Chep
Joplin
St Jo
Orvile Wright
Beleving
Wilbur
Continental Aeronautical
Orville Wright
Risht
Wright
Wight
Alexandra
De Corea Seeks Trustee Sale Over Real Estate in DC
Senora India Belle Corea wife of the Nicaragua minister files a friendly suit in Washington naming Belle Flem ming sister and Robert Flem ming to appoint a trustee to sell property at 1018 and 16 1/2 Twelfth street northwest. She says the District of Columbia wants the land for municipal improvement and claims the offer of 55 400 from commissioners to condemn. Funds would be reinvested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senora
India
Belle Cores
Nicaragua
Belle Vedder Flemming
Robert V. Flemming
Robert I Flemming
Twelfth Street
Senora de Corea
District of Columbia
Wife Declared Insane in County Court Case
Elizabeth D. Cullen of this city was found insane since August 27, 194. A Tunacy court jury ruled she had disposed of substantial property for absurdly low figures. Husband Mr. Cullen owned Warren county land sold for 3000 then resold for 23000 in the same condition. She will be sent to the Government Hospital for the Insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth D. Cullen
Tunacy Court
Cullen
Waters
Warren County
Government Hospital
Boys Quiet Harsh Night At Beaton Light Meeting
Juvenile court probation granted to Albert Hawkins and Henry Tredway after a disturbance at a Beaton Light gospel tent in northwest Washington. Agents of the crowd heckled the service while the two youths argued their conduct, and Judge Catlan ordered six months probation following a night in detention. Some parents pledged to discipline their sons upon return.
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Beaton Light Gospel
Northwest
Washington
Albert Hawkins
Henry Tredway
Albert
Henry
Cate
Catlan
Samuel
Hador
Houses in Northwest Sold by Local Firms
Stone and Halifax report the sale of the two story brick dwelling at 3526 T street NW for the Frederick W Huidekoper estate. The purchaser, occupying under lease, will remain. Also sold through Stone and Fairfax the two story brick dwelling at 2309 Ontario Road NW in Washington Heights as an investment by purchaser, a nonresident. Building permits issued yesterday include repairs at 2212 Columbia Road NW and a boiler room at 1346 Florida Avenue NW. other repairs planned at 1910 Seventeenth Street NW and a two story frame dwelling at Fifty third and G Streets NE. Four hold up suspects received six months each after larceny complaints. Louis Levy, at Eighteenth and D Streets, pleads not guilty to five smoke law charges and seeks jury trial. Post Want Ads are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone & Halifax
T Street
Frederick W Huidekoper
Huidekoper
Allard & Appleby
Manners
Stone & Faifax
Ontario Road
Washington Heights
George Truesdell
Columbia Road Northwest
Richardson & Burgess Company
Manhattan Laundry Company
Florida Avenue Northwest
Creditect
Mra B
Atwood
Seveneenth Street Northwest
BJ Wagner
Cook
J W Hudson
J Haulbach
Lous Levy
D Streets
Levy
Inspector Whitaker
Health Department
Zoo Seeks Foster Dog for Lion Cubs at Washington Park
The Washington Zoo seeks a large dog to serve as nurse for three newborn cubs after their lion mother grows nervous with crowds. Dr Frank Baker notes big breed dogs have aided lion cubs before. The animal would be paid and pictured in papers if accepting the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Zoo
Frank Baker
Ela
Police Seek W A Doyle Over Mother's Death Notice
Telegram from Lynchburg police asks Capt Boardman to locate W A Doyle a commercial agent believed in Washington and inform him of his mother's sudden death in that city. Inquiries to hotels and boarding houses ordered across precincts. Also reported theft of feed sacks from Hazen 463 465 K Street SW with several hundred pounds stolen valued at 6 dollars. The line ends with a chaotic note about a Chesapeake Bay line ticket agent and an electric line reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boardman
Polce
Lynchburg
W. A Doyle
Washington
Ernest Hazen
K Street
Hazen
Aomeone
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Heauler
Saka & Company
Penna Ave
Seventh St
Baltimore
Odd
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Ninth Street
Pio
Eareer At
THE
Sunday Post
Maj
Manpal
Rovery Day
Milectria
City Bulletins
Hustiang
C. A. Rhine
Wright Brothers
Arman
Strance
Marcy
I PF Mouillard
Vance
Insane Asylum
Government Hospital For the
de Corea
Beacon Light
Richard Brightheart
Raymond Gibson
Harry Rogers
Charles Kyler
All Degrees
Ludge Kimball
Edward Coates
Post
OWA Circle
Juliva Kamper
Chiel
Moreh
University of Maine
Seseene Crosby
Teeeee
Heowmiead
Eresensee
Purdy Reer
Selettion
Faust
Moonlizkit
Jorelyn
Hiting Setnec
Washburn
Crosby's
Washington Post
Lion Cubs
Zoo
Dane
W. A. Doyle
Frank Metz
Himball
Metz
Bfijfans
Chesapeake-Bey
New York
Prince Albert
Horn
Steece
Andrew
Aizes
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
Howse
la. Ave
N. W
Abbas ' Friedlander Bros. Ltd
E Sts. MN. W
Brink
Coreabin
Ig Marriane
Bettie
O’donnell
Bos
Randle Highlands
U.S. White House
Apitel
Dupoot
U $ Realty
Central National Bank
Central Nations Bank
Bunhela Crughad
Dei
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street
Warner
Docain
Rawal
Greg
Warnam
Rochester N
Tlon
Tha Wahington Post
Uneeda
National Biscuit
Schlitz
Potomac
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Munyon
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