Deportation Hearing for Moy Wong Begins in Portland Claim
United States Commissioner Anson S Taylor resumed the deportation case of Moy Wong a Chinaman arrested July 25 for being in the United States without right The defense contends Wong was born in the United States with Fortland Ore as his birthplace He has nine witnesses some Americans and some Chinamen who say Portland is his native town The government witnesses include detectives and Wong is represented by Attorney William E Ambrose while Assistant US Attorney Ad King handles the government The case may go to the District Supreme Court if Taylor rules against Wong
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Anson S Taylor
Moy Wong
Schmucker
Fortland
Ore
Wong
C Street
Comaman
Portland
Benning
Ad~ King
William E. Ambrose
Taylor
District Supreme Court
Rival bids over Warren bitulithic pavement clash in city vote
Barber Asphalt and Cranford Paving contest Warren Brothers patented pavement with bids claiming to match the bitulithic. Commissioners weigh whether Barber and Cranford can alter specifications to enter the competition while Warren’s bid stands at eight dollars per square yard for ten thousand yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber Asphalt and Cranford Paving Company
Warren Brothers Company
Harber Asphalt Paving Company
Philadelphia
Crawford Paving Company
Washington
Boston
Barber Asphalt Company
Barber and Crawford
Warren Company
Warren Brothers
Barber Company
Crawford Company
Cranford Paving Company
41E Incorporated
Werran
Warren
Bitulithic
Cranford Priving Company
Biddle
Nashville
Tenn
New England
Hea
J. H. Crawford
Warren ‘Brothers
Plan for Purifying Water and Public Health Notes
Commissioner Macfarland asks Health Officer Woodward to report on copper sulphate use in reservoirs amid twelve new typhoid cases and two deaths. Meanwhile, a delegation from the Lower Austria Manufacturers’ Association visits Washington, escorted by a Board of Trade committee. The new Gage School building was formally accepted, alongside inspections of Ludlow School and a revised Pennsy tunnel yard plan near South Capitol Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macfarland
Woodward
Washington
W. V Cox
Board of Trade
Business Men's Association
Lower Austria
W. C. Johnson
Henry W. Samson
Benjamin Miller
Robert B. Tenney
and J. Fred Kelley
Gage
Gleeson & Humphrey
Ludlow
Plans filed to convert Second Street into yards with bridge
Plans have been submitted to the Commissioners to convert Second Street into yards and to build a short bridge over New Jersey avenue, outlining the proposed construction and route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Street
New Jersey Avenue
Haskell Seeks Small Budget Cut for Sealer of Weights Office
District Sealer W C Maskell requests a net reduction for 1908 by about one twelfth of his total ask. He proposes cutting the Georgetown Market wage from 900 to 0 and slashing market repair funds from 2000 to 1200, while boosting day laborer salaries by 240. He seeks 12975 for 1906, down from 13635 this year, crediting his decisive handling of hucksters at Center Market and efforts to reclaim space for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sealer
W. C. Maskell
W. H. Williams
Georgetown
Haskell
Enchanted City Welcomes Porto Rican Teachers
Dr Samuel McCune Lindsay Porto Rico education commissioner thanks Washington for hosting six hundred Porto Rican teachers on their visit praising theWelcoming address and hospitality. He calls Washington the enchanted city and notes the deep impression on the visitors. Barry Bulkiey secretary of the Business Men’s Association also receives thanks for aiding the entertainment and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lindsay
Washington
Macfarland
Samuel McCune Lindsay
Porto Rico
Barry Bulkiey
Business Men’s Association
Business Men’s Association of Washington
Police Regs Amended After Motorman James Case
District Commissioners will revise rules after the dismissal of the Police Court case against Motorman James of the Chevy Charge electric car involved in an August 4 collision. The change requires following cars to stop at least 100 feet behind proceeding vehicles, allowing slow movement to render aid if the preceding car is disabled. Corporation counsel will draft the recommendation. A letter from H E Blau cites alleged reckless operation on suburban lines and was referred to the police department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Tudge O'Neil
H. E. Blau
Police Department
Two Candidates Vie for District Commander in Spanish War Veterans
Interest centers on a district commander race at the Spanish War Veterans encampment tonight with two candidates, Dr S Clifford Cox of Lawton Camp and Capt G Leyburn Shorey of Astor Camp, as Miles Camp may back a dark horse for the office. Officers election set for Thursday night with others looming including the department adjutant post after L N Dolph declines another run. Elisabeth Goodno funeral held at 1121 S Street NW with Rev Albert Osborn officiating. burial at Glenwood follows service for the 22 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Goodno. A Georgetown street performance by a circ performer led to vagrancy charges. William Matthews, aged 25, seen in tights performing, arraigned before Judge ONeill, vowed to leave Washington. police report notes arrest by Officer Walsh in Seventh precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Miles Camp
Elizabeth Goodno
Elisabeth Goodno
Charles
William Henry
Charles Havell
Austin Harveycatter
Archibald Lake
Glenwood
North Carolna
William Matthews
Walsh
Seventh Precinct
Matthews
Georgetown
Washington
Gas Meter Inspection Reports Unsteady Candlepower At Washington Gas Light
E G Runyan's annual inspection report to the Commissioners shows Washington Gas Light Company failed to meet the required 22 candles of candlepower for three months due to using heavier gas oil after the naphtha grade ran short. Issues improved after returning to the old naphtha, with 51 tests below standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G Runyan
Washington Gas Light Company
Bunyan
Central Laboratory
Georgetown Gas Light Company
Washington and Georgetown
Georgetown Faculty Changes Annual Instructors Listed
Announcement names Georgetown University faculty for the coming year led by Rev Jerome Daugherty as President and Rev W G Read Mullan as Vice President. It covers deans, professors in philosophy, history, languages, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and preparatory department teachers, plus athletics director and outgoing staff. Also notes dates for tournaments, River View excursions, and a quiet wedding of Robert P Ateele and Miss Sarah B Isaacs in Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown University
Lst
Jerome Daugherty
W G Read Mullan
James B. Becker
D. H. Buel
John H Mulligan
H. J Shandellé
Renee Hollvnd
Patrick Quil
Benedict Galdner
Edward J Devitt
Edward J. Weir
John A Conway
Henry A. Judge
Charles B. Macksey
F. A. Tondorf
M. J. Tully
Charlesg?. Fenwick
J. J .Daley
T. J. Boyle
M. J. Smith
Merars
J. J. Daley
R. A O'Brien
H August Gaynor
Albert M O'Neil
Charles G. Fenwick
J. J. Cassidy
Mark J. Smith
Ignacio Ycaza
Oates
N. Raley
Jamaica
W. I
W J. Ennis
Boston College
Beeston
Mass
D .Vo. Brody
Loyola College
Baltimore
Rev . J. Brownrigg
Gesu
Philadelphia
Messrs
D. J. Crowley
John C. Geale
James J. Carlin
Woodstock College
Maryland
Pay of the plate printers disputed at treasury
Captain Meredith of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing faces a referral from the Treasury Department over pay equality between back printers and face printers. Back printers earn 4.50 to 6 a day depending on grade, while face printers reach 6 a day, with work paid by the thousand. The director must follow law tying bureau wages to those paid elsewhere, comparing to the American Bank Note Company in New York, and a raise for back printing may require comptroller approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith
Secretary of the Treasury
Capt. Meredith
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
New York
Treasury Department
American Bank Note Company
Sama
Bank Note Company
Canada
Comptroller of the Treasury
Syndicate Taken to Court Over Westminster Street Real Estate
Charles W. Richardson sues Thomas G. Hensey Melville Hensey Mary B Dodge and Lyman D. Landon alleging misdistribution of profits from the Westminster street syndicate formed in 1892. The suit seeks a full accounting and court restraint on transfers to protect the interests of syndicate members in square 362 lots 251 to 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Richardson
Charles HaMerillat
Mason N. Richardson
Thomas G. Hensey
Melville ID. Hensey
Mary B. Dodge
Lyman D. Landon
Westminster Street Syndicate
Messrs. Hensey
Westminster Street
Henry Willard
Melville Hensey
Louis C. Ferrell
Lyman D. London
Hensey
Theaters Reach Five Year Peace Amid Season Start
Washington enters theater season as managers of Lafayette and Academy of Music sign five year contracts with the Stage Employees Union. Scene shifters, calcium-heat operators, electricians, and fly men must be union members. Union agreement ends two year feud between managers and stage workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. la Motte
Lafayette
John W. Lyons
Academy of Music
Lee M. Hart
Elevator Boy Demanded a Jury Trial in Lenox Case
William Burns, a negro elevator boy at Lenox apartment house, arrested for assault causing jaw fracture, demanded a jury trial in Police Court. He posted no bond for appearance. Other items note a weapon threat in a domestic dispute, a water plant promotion, and injuries from a fall at Aqueduct Bridge with transport to Georgetown University Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burns
Lenox
Jesse Page
George W. Driver
Penna. Ave
House of Representatives
Z. & Eline
Aqueduct Bridge
Georgetown University Hospital
K Street
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Saka & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh St
Heurich Brewing Co
Heurich
Maerten
Senate
WEST
Adler Tih
Atass, Ave
Brest
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
Tth
St. Nw
Yale Laundry
Oth St
New York Ave
Washington Gas Gas
LIGHT
Aga A
the Sunday Post
G Street
Nineteenth Street
Isadore Pavarini
Policerman Dunn
Pavarini
O'Neal
Capitol
Marine Band
Steele
Wagner
Moszkowski
Ole J. May
Kaltz
Wiener Blut
Strauss
Mascagni
Henry Johnson
Brefnricker
Stone
Johnson
American Institute of Bank Clerks
Charles Macalester
Q Street
William N. Boeklin
Kingman Place
Gude
South Capitol Street
Pennsylvania Ballroua Company
D. J. Kaufman
Haa
Excursons
Marshall Hells
Virginia
Tenth Street Wharf
River View
Samuel J. Pentz
Robert P. Ateele
Sarah B. Isaacs
T Street Northwest
Alexandria
Burnett
City Bulletin
Finley Diatius Water
Finley’s
Ave
Frederick W
Mary Lowby
Sowby
Bowby
Mills
Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc
J. T. D. Pyle
Chicago
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Great Bear
Tanner's
Atlantic City
Paracamp
Mr. Affleck
Louisville
W.P
House & Herrmann’s
Forest City
The
Washington Post
van Verdivenay
Hubbard Heating
F Street N. W
Mayer & CO
7Th St
Resessees
Munyon
Iscae
Mali
Burlington, Vi
Warner’s
Warners
Warner
Warners Safe Cure Company
Rochester
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