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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
31
Real estate dealers complain to the Bureau and Department about government clerks conducting property business on the side. They allege officials evade the 60 license rule, operate offices, and earn substantial sums after hours. The issue prompts investigations by departmental secretaries and a call to stop such side work.
George Howard manager of National Savings and Trust Company denies a published statement that a large office and theater building would replace the Riggs Hotel and the old Citizens National Bank property on Fifteenth Street. He says no deal or remodeling plans exist though brokers have presented various proposals not accepted.
Three high school cadets are named for staff positions in the High School Cadets. Newbold of Central High becomes adjutant of the First Battalion with first lieutenant rank, Spilman of Central High is quartermaster of the First Battalion with first lieutenant rank, and Roper of Eastern High is quartermaster of the Second Battalion with first lieutenant rank. The War Department will not issue the new magazine rifle model of 1893 to schools nationwide, disappointing Washington High School Cadets who had cleaned old rifles and built new racks for lighter weapons.
A Nicaraguan youth Serqueira faced a cab fare charge in police court after the driver John Geach sued him for four dollars. An understanding was reached and the case was nolle pressed. Prominent South Americans note Serqueira is from a wealthy Nicaraguan family and connected with insurgent circles via Dr Castrilla.
George P. Hoover a well known member of the district bar declares his intention to seek the appointment as United States attorney to succeed Daniel W Baker whose term expires December 19. Baker’s friends expect his reappointment and President Taft is said to favor Attorney General Wickersham’s recommendation. Many letters have already arrived at the Attorney General in support of both men.
The will of Henry Adams of Amherst Maza filed for probate in Buffalo N C dated November 2 19% provides 205000 in bonds to be split among sons Herbert H Edward M and Thomas D Adams with widow Fannie L Adams as executrix. Albert M Keen’s portion releases a note of 3277 and directs a tailoring business valued and partly given to daughter Sadie Lamb with the widow Irene Keen and Edwin Keen to share the remainder and manage the business with weekly wages and conditions.
The comptroller ruled that school teachers appointed by the board of education will be paid from their appointment date, not from when they begin duties. Nineteen teachers benefited immediately, with roughly 1260 dollars to be distributed. Miss J Marston and Disbursing Officer Louis G. Wilson pushed the complaint that pay should cover the full month, not just days worked.
Col R H Aiken, a Chicago millionaire, was knocked down by an Anasco car on F street and carried 25 feet on the fender. The motorman stopped the vehicle, Aiken remained uninjured and later refused to give his name to a mounted officer. He disappeared into a crowd as holiday shoppers watched. his identity was learned later.
John W Young administrator of Samuel Youngs estate sues the District of Columbia in the district supreme court for $19 900 over the March 3 storm incident. Samuel Young was killed when a live wire fell during the storm at Brookville road and Chesapeake street. Attorneys argue the District is liable for overhead electricity transmission method.
A Fairfax and Loudoun county meeting at Walker's Hall Herndon Va will discuss J G Hopkins offer to fund part of the Leesburg Washington highway project. Attendees are asked to bring June and stay through the day as planners seek a start date while noting federal funds will not be stopped.
A cluttered bulletin lists theater showtimes at Belasco and Lyceum venues, a Sunday dinner at a station eatery, and product ads. A four year old girl, Gertrude Reppert, was fatally run over by a wagon at Eleventh and B streets NE. driver Richard Brygot is held awaiting inquest. The incident prompted hospital transport and police action in Washington.
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An old advertisement extols Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a health tonic for youth and vigor. It claims the product is absolutely pure with medicinal properties and recommends diluting with water or milk three times daily. Available from druggists and grocers for $1.00, with a medical booklet offered free upon request.
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