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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1908

Page

25

Board Averts Strike as Democratic Board and Union Reach Pact

Negotiations led by Chairman Knapp and Dr. Charles P Neall produced a tentative agreement accepted by the board and union representatives from Pennsylvania. Both sides expressed general satisfaction with the terms and promised mediation to avert future disruptions.

Knapp Charles P. Neall Pennsylvania Moling Lugibeers Pittsburg Collery Iharles P Neill Gen- Mort Penn Adpeiy Histheriaed Locoraepdoecis Wits Wiltog Rman Knapp Neill

Recommendation for timely appeals and manager action at subordinates

A report recommends that the general manager waive questions about pending appeals and promptly meet with the committee to settle matters decided by subordinate officers. It calls for a defined time limit for appeals to the general manager and for subordinate officers to rule on requests to reduce future friction.

Suspects rounded up in citywide police dragnet

Police detained several black men after women reported purse snatchings and assaults in northwest Washington. Thomas Young of the southwest was identified by Marie Cunningham as the attacker from Thirteenth and F streets. Clifton Brow and Mamie O Connor cases align with other victim descriptions, while Gertrude Jackson on Rhode Island Avenue reported a purse theft.

Thomas Young Marie Cunningham Thirteenth and F Streets Clifton Brow Mamle O Connor Seventh Street Pennsylvania Avenue Brown James McNabb Gertrude Jackson Rhode Island Avenue

Firehouse funding shift proposed for district

District expects federal damages from the United States for two firehouses south of Pennsylvania Avenue. Engine Company No 2 at Twelfth Street and Street between Twelfth and Thirteenth, and Truck Company No 13 at Ohio Avenue and Fourteenth Street face relocation. Commissioner Macfarland suggests using federal funds to build a four-bay combination house at EB Street between Twenty Seventh and Thirteenth streets Northwest.

United States Pennsylvania Avenue Engine Company No Twelfth Thirteenth Ohio Avenue Fourteenth Street Macfarland Thirteenth Streets

Left $500000 Estate in Will Dispute at Sale

New York probate reports reveal estate of late local clubman who died November 7 valued at about 500000 tied to real estate and securities. He leaves half to two children and the widow with a trust for a Rome held heir, while a portion benefits a New York property and other holdings.

Halle Tor Mobale Pessettay George William Welona New York George Navier Ad Otureba el Nahan Cintis Iartown Rome

Prosecution Sought for Violations of Pure Food Laws

Officers report multiple violators of pure food laws with state district attorney Baker pressing for prosecutions. Aimed actions target milk suppliers and related infractions with potential forfeiture of collateral and swift legal follow through by authorities.

Corma Lieidt Woodward Baker Yenter Idiay Equest

Four Injured as Scaffold Collapses at Insane Asylum Grounds

A scaffold collapse on the grounds of a district insane asylum injures four bricklayers and sends workers to hospital. Dennis McNamara, 42, suffers a broken leg while others are treated at the scene or sent home. The accident occurred during work on a theater building nearby as a coping with a worn scaffold and faulty rigging is investigated by authorities.

Worlang District Institution Dennis McNamara Vstafels Dennis AM Nimara Isi Fen Hospital Samat Buding Sath Pugh Wcldentoe Dewey Dy Wham EE Hongh Phy Sietan

Applications All In by the Sirah Seal? Offi Day

Fragmented notice references nominations and candidates including Nedoon Georgetann Can, Mond 5 arth Tonpso, Besse C Brunell, Ferguson, and others. It mentions retainment of nominations and related dates with unclear details. The readable fragments suggest an election or appointment process with multiple named individuals and organizations.

Besse C Brunell RC Cavert Mass OC Ferguson William Ephedov Inia Liee Wabeth Jenkins

School Thieves at Work Targeting High Schools

Police report a wave of thefts at public high schools over the past week with coats and garments stolen or damaged. A case at Wester Hingham Street involved a locker break in and ribbons torn. detectives warn of repeated incidents across schools as officials tighten security and review recent grafts.

Pelice Iran Thomas Tobyns Gughteenth Streit Lolumbi Raig Chect Wester Hinh Otter Redty Do Pen

Purse Snatching Warnings At Busy Streets

Fragmentary OCR notes report purse snatching concerns as a woman notes temptations near busy streets and mentions an incident involving a watcher, a light, and a store refuse to accept COD payments amid uncertain details.

Births and Names in Health Office Records

Health office recorded births listing individuals with given names and surnames, including Adama, Catherine Achstetter, Cracie Fo, Evelyn Carpenter, George, Katherine Tinker, and Thomas Washington, among others. Ages span from infants to elderly, with addresses like 423 Betjamin Ho and 7 Way A Green noted in the ledger.

Adama Gil Coble Boy Bene M Sinpson Mabel Johnson Bay Taey Ani Catherine Achstetter Bay Aid Ross Fox Boy Lena Nelson Cracie Fo Chase Iraiten Ani Pretin Bly Boxer) Ho Ard Lvelyn Carpenter Ho Je Yh Vard Lotte Gonrate Bo Malla Pet Shaner Allen Belard Tasvie Schmidt Wosronsin Tennath Walter Holroyd Sylveter Yuare Fitzsimmons Anne Wheeler Willard Rai Thomas Washington Katherine ‘Tinker Dinsmore Thartes Terbert Cook Yeas

Hospital encroachment suit delays new building project

Wyrit Tillman and Chabert Crement filed suit in District Supreme Court asking that construction on the northwest Phird augh streets site be halted until the dispute is resolved by authorities. Justice L Ivard Dott C Robinson and C TM Ep Robinson issued an order to show cause by Sunday noon why the motion should not be granted. The plaintiffs allege completion under current plans will close a 4 foot rear alley open for 40 years, affecting their properties.

Wyrit Tillman Chabert District Supreme Coeur Gueshun Pioner L.ivard C Robinson Ep Robinson Moncton

Juvenile court case over dog attack and muzzling dispute

Residents on Twentieth Street report a poodle attacked children near Medor Web. A young owner testified the dog had been muzzled for a time but resisted the muzzle and the judge may hear how the dog is restrained. The marshal promises a stricter muzzle rule if needed.

Tames Bell Sestadis Twentieth Street Medor Web Snapp Ag Jamey Eee Dewey

Gruetliverein Election At Gayles Hall Munich

At its annual meeting Gruetliverein elected Theodore Picard president and Albert Alleman vice president. Sean Chapuis was named secretary, Charles Hof reelected as financial secretary, Jacob Bruegner as treasurer, with Junis Ex and Edn Schmidt as trustees. Jacob Bruegger became librarian and F Metler standard bearer.

Gayles Hall Munich Washington Gruellverein Theodore Picard Albert Alleman Secretis Sean Chapuis Charles Hof Jacob Bruegner Junis Edn Schmidt Jacob Bruegger John Steiger F Metler

Trophy presentation planned for Engine 1 No 14

The Macfarland trophy flag will be presented Monday at the engine house on Wighth street between D and D streets NW. Commissioner Macfarland will address the gathering, with remarks by Chief Belt and Captain B Proctor. Creed M Fulton Sinton Wolf Wilson Oliver and Henry Franc Jr will speak, and music will be supplied by Henry Franc Jr.

Macfarland Fire Department Wighth Street D Streets Hev

District officials seek ICC ruling on streetcar stop powers

District commissioners urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to rule on whether federal authority can regulate streetcar stopping rules at intersecting streets. They argue the District Police power protects life and property and that the ICC has no duties here. ]]>

Thomas Interstate Commerce Body Striet Cary Interstate Commerce iCarugel Shemas Deutree FP Hamilton Capital Traction Company Bulding Hamilton Interstate Commerce Commission Che Dstrict Mame Lipar Corporation District of Columba United States

New Cars Arrive for Washington Raingtop Falls Church Route

Philadelphia built semiconvertible streetcars with double trucks arrive at Rosslyn VA barns for wiring and installation. Five have been received and the sixth expected soon. old cars to be retired and modernized with new machinery at Lacey substation as service over the line begins.

Philadelphia Washington Raingtop Falls Church Elect Road Rosslyn Va Lacey Wtha Munthe

Enormous Saving Seen if Waterways Are Improved

Inland waterways coalition of the National Conservation Commission held a meeting. Representative Burton of Gio chaired. Dr J Meffee read a report noting major freight savings if navigable streams are properly developed. Water transport is far cheaper than rail, potentially cutting yearly freight costs by about 200 million dollars. The discussion covered water supply and irrigation in the West, with estimates of water power and industrial use. The four sections of the commission will discuss further on a second day.

Inland Waterways Coalision Natonal Conservation Commission Bertalhet Win

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