Dispute Over Pool Drainage Near Brightwood Avenue
A contention between the engineer department and health officials centers on who must drain water from a pool on private land next to 3618 Brightwood Avenue. The District claims responsibility for nuisance caused by a storm water trap, while private property drainage is debated. the matter may be referred to corporation counsel for opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire Avenue
Health Department
Conrad
Health Office
Hacker
Engineer Department
Prightwood Avenue
Woodward
Hunt
Police Department
Corporation Counsel
Macfarland
Umepire
District Building Notes and City Announcements
District officials report Henry Ashford appointed watchman at harbor police boat wharf replacing the deceased James A. Davis. Policeman J C Smith to keep $20 minus 20 percent for clothing and helmet fund for arrest and return of a navy deserter. Representative McCreary discusses district appropriations with Macfarland and Biddle. Allegheny Company asks to stop street sweeping dump across canal. deposits will be removed. Private John Stewart to retire on pension of 0 per month due to duty disabilities. retirement approved. Commissioners to inspect Gage School building by Le Droit and Flagler NW. Gleeson Humphrey built it for about 40,000. Ashford reports industrial home school plans nearing completion. Board of Charities asked for input. Water Register Karpeles suggests 60 gallons per day for deaf and dumb institution under act for charitable schools. up to 100 gallons per capita for certain institutions. Dog tag renewals rise to 7,000. more dogs euthanized than last year. A committee from Business Men's Association to entertain visiting Austrians, per President Raymond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ashford
James A. Davis
J. C. Smith
United States Navy
McCreary
House
Macfarland
Biddle
Allegheny Company
John Stewart
Metropolitan Police Force
Police Retiring Board
Maj
Sylvester
Gage School
le Droit Avenue
Flagler Place
Gleeson & Humphrey
Ashford
Blue Plains
D. C
Board of Charities
Karpeles
Columbia Institution For Deaf and Dumb
Congress
District of Columbia Day Program at St Louis Fair
Delegation from the Lower Austrian Manufacturers Association arrives in Washington Friday. District Day at the St Louis World's Fair October 18 19 features a reception by the Commissioners with music by the United States Marine Band and a detailed programme at the Missouri State Building presided by Hon John W Douglass with remarks by notable officials and Sousa performances. The event promises large attendance from District of Columbia officials and celebrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Lower Austrian Manufacturers’ Association
Washington
Frank K. Raymond
W. S. Knox
W. F. Gude
James F. Oyster
F. W. Brooks
M. D
E. G. Schafer
Charles Jacobsen
W. Stinemetz
John D. Carmody
George W. Driver
O. B. George
V. Baldwin Johnson
Connally F. Trigg
St. Louis Fair Grounds
District of Columbia
St. Louis
United States
United States Marine Band
Suwanes
Missouri State Building
John W. Douglass
Committee On
National
Sousa
David R. Frascis
Myddleton
Menry
F. Macfarland
Board of Commissioners of the
Thomas Jefferson
Santelmana
Thomas KH. Carter
Bathing Beach Season Ends Early Due to Weather and Funds
The bathing beach will close tomorrow evening because of cool weather and low funds. Only a few patrons have used it, with weekly upkeep about $105, so the committee will not reopen until about September 10. Supt. Stevens considers a September swimming meet with events for boys under and over sixteen and a medal for Peteon for best all round showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Stevens
Peteon
Typhoid Fever Rekindles in District as Cases Near Twenty
Health Officer Woodward reports eleven new typhoid cases in the District yesterday, with four more on Sunday, bringing the monthly total close to twenty. The epidemic’s peak forecast faded with Sunday’s lull, but yesterday’s rise suggests renewed activity. Woodward again urges boiling Potomac River water and recounts Mount Savage outbreak cautions. District fireboat plans, drafted by Tams Le Moine Crane, were reviewed by Commissioners and new inspections set before bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Potomac River
Mount Savage
Tams, le Moine & Crane
Philadelphia
Macfarland
Robinson
Biddle
Plains
Catholic Clergy Changes Hit Washington Area
Rev P C Garvin, Baltimore archdiocese chancellor, announces clergy transfers. Dowling leaves St Peter's for Mount Savage Md, to be replaced in Washington by Rev Curley from St Vincent's Baltimore. Edward Craig moves from Frederick to St Charles College Ellicott City, a Georgetown graduate. Gwynn shifts from Calverton to St Cecelia Walbrook, and Calverton gains J J Dill ion formerly at St Joseph's now with St Johns Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Garvin
Archdiocese of Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
St. Charles College
Ellicott City
Georgetown
Father Gwynn
St. Edward's Church
Calverton
St. Cecelia’s Church
Walbrook
J. J. Dillion
St. Joseph's Church
This City
St. John's Church
Baltimore
Three Divorce Suits Filed in Local Court
Virginia H White sues Albert G White for divorce alleging cruelty and non support and seeks restraint orders. Belle Frere sues Walter M Frere for divorce with infidelity cited and a co respondent named. Ida B Kappler seeks divorce from Gregory Kappler for bed and board with cruel treatment alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia H. White
Belle Frere
Ida
Kappler
Stuart McNamara
Albert George White
Bello Frere
Willian B. Ambrose
Walter M. Frere
Excursion to Cape May by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
A personally conducted trip leaves Washington on Saturday September 3 at 1 PM via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Cape May for dinner and a two day stay returning Monday September 5. The cost is $10 covering all expenses. Last Labor Day trip was popular. The party will stay at the Hotel Kingston in Cape May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape May
Queen Anne's
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Labor
Bory
Kton
Last Chance at Half-price Suits Sparks Urgent Rush
The sale promises steep discounts with a dwindling selection, urging shoppers to hurry to secure a suit before stock runs out. No specific store or date is named, but the tone stresses urgency and limited availability.
Safe less work for extra force at government printing office
Preparations underway for seventy four new typesetting machines at the Government Printing Office with no discharges for regular staff. Public Printer Palmer notes no new hires and a temporary workforce may shift as work demands. operators already trained or begun instruction will transition to the new machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Brooklyn
Tave
Mergenthafer
Lanston
Bridegroom in Trouble Over Stolen Home Furniture
Marine Sgt Charles W Hoeart testified as prosecuting witness and prisoner in Police Court alleging Nellie Rose Marshall Mary Lewis stole all furniture from his 02M street SE home while he and his bride honeymooned in Baltimore. Detectives testified the goods were sold to a second hand dealer. all three women held on 500 bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Hoeart
Marine Corps
Nellie
Rose Marshall
Mary Lewis
Baltimore
Cornwell
Muller
Wellie
Rose
Mary
Sergt
Eveart
Bergt
Thomas Robins
Haiveart
Bergt. Robins
Bailiffe
United States
Delinquent Husband in Jail for Alimony Contempt
Ferdinand A. Cook was jailed for thirty days for contempt of court after failing to pay alimony in a maintenance suit filed by Olive E. Cook. Deputy marshals arrested him. Alan Clephane acted for Cook with Justice Stafford presiding. The judge found his conduct in ignoring court orders contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand A. Cook
United States
Olive E. Cook
Cook
Alan ©. Clephane
Justice Stafford
Woman firefighter burns in unknown origin fire
A fire at 1335 E Street SE yesterday afternoon caused about 325 in damage. Mrs. Huth suffered burns while removing flaming furniture. A separate Garfield incident on Hamilton Road involved a lighter lamp fire, with damage around 25 before the fire department arrived. Articles of Incorporation were filed for several companies including Columbus Recording Lock Company, Standard Ice Company, Jonsen Mining Milling and Development, Frat Shoe Company, Inger Oil Company, Alberta Oil Company, Capita Security and Purchasing Company, Heat Shaker Herbal Association, and Ideal Auto-Fire Company. Mendelson to be tried here after Detroit testimony. bond set at 1,000. He is accused of cash-short accounting as local agent for the Person Roses Fur Company of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Huth
E Street
Columbus Recording Lock Company
P. H. Kennedy
M. Grogan
Wiliam S. Clinton
Standard Ice Company
F. H. Kennedy
Mr. Q Grogan
William 8. Clinton
Jonsen Mining, Milling and Development
D. SG. Fletcher
N. A. Smith
M. Fletcher
Frat Shoe Company
Capita Security and Purchasing Company
E. W. McCormick
B. E. T. Kretschmann
E. M. Freaman
Heat Shaker Herbal Association
F. Dann
W. T. Parker
M. S. Blank
S. A. Terry
EB. M. Freeman
E. T. Kretschmann
Ideal Auto-Fire Company
F. A. Butt
W. McCormick
B. & T. Kretschmann
Mendelson
Helan
Detroit
Solomon Mendelson
United States
Washington
Porson Roses Fur Company
New Or
City Bulletin of Minor Criminals and Advertisements
Police Court notices report forfeited collateral for John Casey Bert Harris and Michael Follard after failures to appear in the Ninth and E streets north west area. Thomas McCarty also charged. all did not appear. Additional items advertise malt bread ham cheese gems and other groceries. Also reports of smoke law violations by Fred W. Mackenzie and a doctor demanding jury trial. Includes ads for water, bread, ice cream, home redecoration, and a voter acts compilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth and
E Streets
John Casey
Bert Harris
Michael Follard
Benjamin H. Jolson
Thomas McCarty
Casey
Harris
Folliard
McCarty
Fred W. Mackenzie
Tolman
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Saks
Stanhope
Saka & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh St
House & Herrmann’s
G Herrmann
N. W
Heurich Brewing Co
Heurich
Maerzen
Senate
West 34
Adleroth
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
Tth
St. Nw
G. & P. Telephone Go
Horn
Yale Laundry
10Th St
New York Ave
the Sunday Post
Brightwood Avenue
Ark
Dr. Haward
District Building Notes
Business Men’s Association
Bee
J. W. Dowling
St. Peter’s
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
John R. Berg
Thea
Mergenthaler
Ceres
Great Northwest
Wm.m.galt & Cov
City Bulletin
Schneider
Potomac Herring
J. T. D. Pyles
La.ave
Finley's
Ave
N.e
Holmes
Dr. Ohlendorf
Joseph C. Ohjendorf
Proctor
Chicago
C. A. Muddiman & Co, L. G
Great Beat Spring Co
Sec
Main
Tanner's Shorthand
Business College
Educational Columm
Center Market
Watson
Wiliam A. Johnson
Henry Schroth
House of Representatives
Reisinger’s
Post
Forest City
The
Washington Post
Truvtvea
Hubbard Heating
F Street N. W
Washington Gas Light No
Duffy
Ompany
Rocheter
Tolman Laundry
Cor
Sts
Sundai Post
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