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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1909

Page

39

Realty Men Protest Licenses Charged In Real Estate Probes

Real estate dealers urge government probe into clerks and staff taking side jobs in property sales. Complaints to district heads accuse several firms of operating offices without proper licenses and in some cases without required licenses. Officials say working outside government roles could affect duties and fulfillment of service. Investigations by department secretaries are underway to determine if government workers may legally engage in real estate work.

United States Government Mr Richards

Riggs Hotel To Stand Amid Biulding Talk Denied

George Howard manager of National Savings and Trust Company denies a published statement that a large office and theater building will replace the Riggs Hotel and the Old Citizens National Bank on Fifteenth Street. He says no deal exists and no remodeling plan has been accepted. Several proposals from brokers have been offered, but none were considered.

Riggs Hotel Citzens National Bank George Howard National Savings and Trust Company Riggs Catata Whch Riggs Fifteenth Street Howard Post Cot O “G Staples Riegs Howard Sle

Cadets Get Commissions In High School Corps

Three high school cadets were selected after a competitive exam to fill three staff vacancies in the High School Cadets. Newbold of Central High becomes adjutant of the First Battalion with first lieutenant rank. Spilman of Central High becomes quartermaster of the First Battalion with first lieutenant rank. Roper of Eastern High becomes quartermaster of the Second Battalion with first lieutenant rank. The War Department will not issue the new rifle model to schools for now, disappointing the Washington High School Cadets who had prepared to turn in older rifles and had built new racks for lighter guns.

Newbold Central High School Leutenant Spilman Centra High School Roper Eastern High School War Department United States Washington High School

Nicaraguan Pays Cabman in Riot Aid Case

The case against J Sergueira the young Nicaraguan was nolle pressed after an understanding with cabman John Geach over a $4 cab fare. Local South Americans say Serqueira, though not official with the Nicaraguan legation, comes from a wealthy family. He left police court after Dr Castrilla, representing Nicaraguan insurgents, advanced the funds.

Sergueira Nolle Serqueira John Geach New Vareum Castrilla

Hoover A Candidate Enters Field as U S Attorney Hope

George P Hoover a well known district bar member declares his intention to enter the field as a candidate for the appointment of United States attorney to succeed Daniel W Baker whose term expires December 19 Bakers friends expect he will seek another term President Taft will heed Attorney General Wickershams recommendation Many letters have reached the Attorney General supporting both men.

Will cancels son debts and drafts for Keen estate

The will of Henry Adams, colonel of engineers, filed for probate in Buffalo, NC, dated November 2, 19%, directs 205,000 in bonds be split among his three sons Herbert H Adams Edward M Adams and Thomas D Adams with the widow receiving the remaining estate. Albert M Keen seeks probate for his portion and frees a 32277 note. provisions allocate one fourth business value to daughter Sadie Lamb and set life interests for widow and siblings Irene Keen and Edwin Keen with managerial pay and weekly sums. Executors named as widow Mrs Fannie L Adams daughter Irene Keen and son Edwin Keen.

EU oL—mure Henry Madams Amherst Maza Buffalo N. C Herbert H Edward M Thomas D Adams Fannie L. Adame Herbert George T Keen Albert~m Keen Keen Hig Sadie Lamb Irene Keen Edwin Irene

RULING FOR THE TEACHERS APPOINTMENTS PAY START DATE

The comptroller ruled that teachers appointed by the board of education are paid from their appointment date not from when they begin duties. Nineteen teachers will share about 1260 dollars in back pay. Miss J Marston and Disbursing Officer Louis G Wilson promoted the action.

Board of Education Comptroller of the Treasury Miss J Marston Louis G. Wilson Wilson Nica Marston

Chicago Millionaire Narrowly Escapes After Fender Incident

Col. R. H. Aiken, a Chicago magnate, was knocked down by an Anacosta car on F Street, carried 25 feet on the fender, and escaped injury as the vehicle stopped. He refused to identify himself at first, disappearing into holiday crowds. his identity was later confirmed. He was staying at the Itselfy Hotel.

Col R. H. Aiken Chicago F Street Col. Aiken Col Aiken Tanth

Suit for damages over fatal live-wire incident in Washington

John W Young as administrator of Samuel Young's estate filed in district supreme court a $19 900 claim against the District of Columbia. The lawsuit stems from the March 3 storm that toppled overhead wires near Brookville road and Chesapeake street, where Samuel Young died after contact with a live line. Attorneys argue the District is liable for the method of overhead electricity conveyance.

District Supreme Court John W Young Samuel Young Columbia Big Elty Brookville Road Chesapeake Street

Leesburg Washington Highway Meeting Planned Today

A public meeting of Fairfax and Loudoun property owners will be held at Walkers Hall Herndon Va to plan construction of the Leesburg Washington highway. The session aims to consider J G Hopkins offer and continue through the day with attendees bringing June and aiming to start the project.

Vargimana Leesburg-Washington J.G Hopkins Leesburg‘Washington Fairfax Loudoun Walker's Hail Herndon New York Avenue N. W Siberian Fur Company Seattle Washington E. Saes

Nighttime Ohio Bulletin of Shows and Ads

Bulletin style listings show theater names and times for multiple venues plus local notices. A child was killed after being struck by a wagon near Park Place Northeast and the driver was detained for an inquest. Sunday dinner specials are advertised at local eateries.

Gertrude Reppert I Park Place Richard Brygot Ninth Precinct

Hair Treatment Promoted for Scalp Health and Clarity

Promoted by ghampoon of Caticura and light dressings of Cati cura this treatment allays itching and irritation destroys head parasites cleanses purifies and beautifies aims to make the scalp healthy and hair run well under Guar Dur guidance.

Caticura

Promoted Purported Health Cure Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Ad

An old advertisement touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a health tonic for youth and vigor. It claims the drink is pure and medicinal with tests over 50 years, sold by druggists and grocers for around one dollar, and offers a medical booklet with symptoms and treatments to readers who write to a Rochester company.

DUFFY Matt W' Key Company Rochester

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