Smoke law row stalls bill amending district nuisance rule
A March bill by Representative Loutenslager to treat three minutes of dense smoke from any smokestack as a public nuisance was sent to the District Committee. Dr Woodward opposed the act, Macfarland supported no change, and West urged time limits and universal US building coverage.
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Loutenslager
Board of Commissioners
Woodward
Macfarland
Commissioner West
United States
West
Andi
Cost of moving gas mains in District building site
District Commissioners and the Washington Gas Light Company debate who pays for underground conduit and gas main relocations caused by the District building project. The railway and telephone entities acknowledge liability limits, while gas mains along C and D streets seek reassessment. District Counsel urges delaying final decision until Congress determines cost allocation.
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Washington, Alexandria and
United States
Congress
Washington Gas Light Company
C Street
Twelfth
Fourteenth Streets
D Street
Thirteenth Streets
Bas Company
A. B. Duvall
Fire safety at Convention Hall under Belasco review
District building actions show the inspectors to enforce fire and building codes for Belasco’s Convention Hall production. Commissioner Macfarland refutes gaming of the trust in enforcement and notes officials will require alterations as needed. Assessor Darneille predicts Belasco will use the hall under existing license unless new changes are ordered.
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Convention Hall
Belasco
Macfarland
Theatrical Trust
Darneille
November Fire Report Reveals 96 Alarms and Major Loss
Fire Chief William T. Belt presented the November fire department report to Commissioners. There were 96 alarms including 49 silent and 47 bell alarms with 7 false. Fires totaled 38 in brick structures, 29 in frame, 17 brush, and 5 rubbish. Total loss reached 6225, exceeding insurance by 4000 due to the filtration plant fire.
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William T. Belt
Proposal to ban liquor sales on major holidays
The Dalzell bill would prevent intoxicating liquor sales in the District on New Year’s Day Washington’s Birthday the Fourth of July Thanksgiving Christmas Election Day and Inauguration Day. The board referred the measure to the excise board and Maj. Sylvester for early opinion on effects. Penalty would be up to 100 days imprisonment and a fine up to 600 plus costs.
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Excise Board
Maj. Sylvester
Dalzell
Washington
Macfarland
Board of Commissioners
Superintendent of Police
Maj
Sylvester
Hit
JAPAN IS ON WAY TO WASHINGTON ENLISTMENT DREAMS
Frank Yamada, a Japanese man, was arrested for vagrancy in Washington after begging for food while attempting to reach New York to enlist against Russia. He said he aided a work party in Austin West Virginia, but the boarding house business failed. Judge O Neal dismissed the charge on condition he leave within an hour. Agent Massie of the Prisoners Aid Society offered to help him reach his destination.
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Yamada
New York
Frank Yamada
Bradley
O'Neal Yamada
Austin
W. Va
Port Arthur
Mukden
O’neal
Washington
Massie
Prisoners’ Aid Society
Little Jap
Wife Beating Sentences Highlight Local Police Court
Judge Kimball expressed sorrow that the district lacks a whipping post as he sentenced John S. Carter to 180 days in jail for beating his wife with a club after testimony about a Fifth and M street disturbance. Edward Horan received a $20 assault fine and $5 for profanity, with Mary Horan as prosecuting witness.
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Kimball
John S. Carter
Sager
Carter
Fifth and
M Streets
Mary Horan
Edward Horan
Sidward
Hooper v United Express is decided in favor of Hooper
Justice Barnard in Circuit Court No 1 enters judgment for Su Hooper against United States Express Company for 289.47 plus costs for loss of a box of household goods including silverware. contract limit of five dollars binding as law unless set aside by trial. Attorney John E Taylor for Hooper and A A Birney for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Barnard
Louis L. Hooper
United States Express Company
Byram
Justice Wright
Andrew A. Lipscomb
J. Harry Byram, Jr
Court of Appeals
James H. Byram
Catalog of clothing and accessory prices for sale
A list of discounted and regular prices for hats gloves handkerchiefs stockings hosiery scarves belts umbrellas canes suitcases and bags. Items include opera hats dress shirts pajamas silk scarves silk handkerchiefs mufflers collars cuffs cuff buttons scarf pins watch fobs and leather luggage with prices ranging from under one dollar to several dollars.
Papal blessing celebrates Georgetown Jubilee on Immaculate Conception
Letter from Cardinal Merry del Val to Rev. Father John A. Conway confirms papal blessing for Georgetown University's jubilee marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Immaculate Conception dogma. The Sodality of Mary, oldest in North America, is praised for piety and devotion as celebrations are planned December 7 and 8.
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Father John A. Conway
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin
Georgetown University
Cardinal Merry del Vai
Pope Pius X
Mary
North America
Jol
Will of Capt. John Stewart Filed
Will of Capt. John Stewart dated July 6 194 filed in the register of wills names his children and nonchildren. The deceased was once consul general of Paraguay in the United States. Various local ads and notices follow including department store displays, anniversaries, and household goods offers.
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John Stewart
Register of Wills
Notchildren
Paraguay
United States
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City Bulletin
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Muddiman & Co
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T. T. McWhirter
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