War veterans criticize camp site and leper’s wife inquiry
Dr Harry MacLean defends the temporary camp site for John Early, a leper, saying his wife Mrs Early has not and will not join him in Washington. He rebuts Spanish War Veterans’ criticism, stating the site is not ideal but acceptable and that Early’s family is well. Also notes Thomas Bowie held for grand jury after alleged burglary and a Chesapeake Beach outing.
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John
Washington
Asheville
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Barry
Washingon
Euarty
Horsford
Avers taint in blood wife seeks divorce
Annie M Johnston sues Albert R Johnston for annulment claiming he hid mixed black and white ancestry and alleged cruelty after twin girls were born. She says he admitted Italian roots but became violent and refused support, prompting neighbors to intervene. alimony ordered pending court action.
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Anne Sheedy
Albert RR. Johnston
Baltimore
Maryland
Frank Porter
Johnston
Fifth Street
Sam Albert
Albert
R P Evans
Justice Stafford
Supeme Court
Signs for Stopping Places Cause Rail Route Complaint
A District railway commission complaint argues that streetcar stops are unclear at city intersections. It notes triangles and circles enacting confusing routes around Garfield Monument and Dupont Circle, urging clear stop signs and distinct car labeling to show termini and destinations.
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District Railway Commission
Capitol
Washington Railway
Dupont Circle
Bureau of Engraving Cara
Woman Sues Over Street Car Fender Injury
Emily H. Birmingham sues Capital Traction Company for 15000 damages claiming she broke her hand after stumbling on a street car fender left on the sidewalk near Thirty sixth and M streets NW on May 30. Agnes Wacksmuth sues Great Falls and Old Dominion Railway for 32000 damages alleging a September 10, 1907 fall on exposed rails at Seafeet Sixth and M streets NW caused facial injuries.
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Capital Traction Company
Salt-Walter
Chesapeake Beach
Sues Railway Company
Great Falle and
Old Deminion Railway Company
Agnes Wacksmuth
Eleventh Street
Seafeet Sixth
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Mak Bread and groceries urged by city notices
City readers urged to buy Schneider's Mak Bread fresh daily from nearby stores. The notice lists other grocery items and brands, highlighting Behnke products and Heurich beer, and mentions multiple local shops and contact details for delivery.
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Jewel Gaa
Uddaman & & Ca
Pariaaend
Cannon
Father Seeks Son Missing From Washington Hotel
A father in Washington asks for help locating his son Kalman, a 30 year old former hotel worker last seen in the city after leaving the Hotel Arlington in February. Kalman reportedly told his father he was headed to California with fears of spring weather. Contacts from Mrs Eliot and hotel staff seek any information about his whereabouts.
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Eliot
Washington
Front Doors Opened to New Municipal Building
The new municipal building opened with the front doors thrown open yesterday morning. Hundreds entered through this entrance as officials consider the proposed statue of former Gov Shepherd. A dummy statue stood in front, drawing unfavorable comment on its size, delaying final plans. Commissioner Macfarlane's return is awaited to decide.
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Shepherd
Macfarlang
Short Loaves Fight Looming Profit Crisis For Bakers
Col William C Haskell weighing weights and measures seeks action after attorney Alexander Fei argues bakers cannot profit under the one pound loaf law. A test case will be pursued as bakers warn that unless loaves shrink or prices rise, many will quit.
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Alexander H Fei
Bell
Col Haskell
Belange
Washington
Judge DeLacy Returns to Lead Juvenile Court
Judge DeLacy returns to the juvenile court after vacation, reporting a large docket focused on nonsupport cases. He cites reforms from Beaver to Buffalo, praising homes like Cleveland’s detention center where youths share meals with families, aiming to reduce offenses as parents support their children.
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Williiam H DeLacy
Beaver
St Laws Cleveland
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Lindsay
DeLacy
St Louis
Cleveland
Advocate for Mayor Rule in Washington Government
Builder J Macpherson urges a mayoral system to replace the three headed commission. He criticizes delays in the building department and calls for a unified executive to end wrangling. He argues a mayor would bring stability, better commercial conditions, and clearer city progress.
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Nuche
Washington
Morrow
West
Meyor
West Attitude Endures in Substation Site Fight
Commissioner West defends the Fourteenth Street site for a Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad substation amid widespread letters praising his stance. Commissioner Morrow questions authority to withdraw approval, while Corporation Counsel remains to rule. May Morrow argues the site was chosen with input from Senate and House committees to balance current needs and future growth.
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Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
Morrow
Fourtyenth Street
Commissioners Corporation
Thomas
Hus
Fourteenth Street
Eyer
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William Trott to retire as organist at St Mark’s Church
William B Trott, veteran organist at St Mark’s Episcopal Church, will play his last service tomorrow after ten years in the post. He came from Cincinnati after a 25 year tenure at St Paul’s and served as associate organist during Ernest Winchester’s tenure. Trott declined pay, citing insufficient church funds, and says retirement is needed as he and his wife plan a visit to Cincinnati for their anniversary family events.
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William B Trott
St. Mark’s Hiscopal Church
Trott
Cincinnati
St Paul's
Ernest Winchester
Winchester
St Mark’s
Church
March A General Feywood Overture and Opera Medley
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Wagmner
Coreoeens Puccini
Hannes
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