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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1909

Page

8

Realty Men Protest Over Licenses Charged

Real estate dealers allege government clerks and office staff conduct private property dealings after hours without the required licenses. They say several firms have filed complaints with heads of the Realty Departments and that investigations will determine if government employees hold side businesses or offices while earning salaries. District officials note a license may be needed for employees acting as real estate salesmen, and inquiries are underway across departments to resolve the practice.

United States Government Mr Richards

Riggs Hotel To Stand Denies Building Plan

George Howard manager of National Savings and Trust Company, owner of the Riggs Hotel and the old Citizens National Bank site, denied a published statement that a large office and theater building would be erected there. He said no deal or negotiations for remodeling or sale exist, though brokers have proposed various buildings.

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 Hotel Howard Sle

Cadets Win Commissions In Local High School Cadets

Three high school boys were selected after a competitive exam to fill staff vacancies in the High School Cadets. Newbold of Central High becomes adjutant of the First Battalion with rank of first lieutenant. Spilman of Central High is quartermaster of the First Battalion with rank of first lieutenant. Roper of Eastern High is quartermaster of the Second Battalion with rank of first lieutenant. The War Department will not issue the new magazine rifle model of 1993 to colleges and high schools, disappointing the Washington High School Cadets who had prepared their rifles and built new racks for the lighter guns.

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

Nicaraguan Aid Move Over Cab Fare Case

A Nicaraguan youth Serqueira faced a cab fare charge in police court but the case was nol pressed after an understanding with cabman John Geach. Reports claim Serqueira, though not an official envoy, is from a wealthy Nicaraguan family and had assistance from Dr Castrilla, representative of Nicaraguan insurgents, who had advanced four dollars at New Vareum.

Comep Sergueira Waa Nolle Serqueira John Geach New Vareum Castrilla

Hoover A Candidate Entering Field for U S Attorney

George P. Hoover a noted member of the district bar announces his bid to be appointed United States attorney to succeed Daniel W Baker whose term ends December 19. Baker supporters expect his reappointment and President Taft is expected to follow the Attorney General Wickersham’s recommendation amid letters from both camps.

Will cancels debts in Amherst tailor probate case

The will of Henry Adams, colonel of engineers, U. A. of Amherst, was filed for probate in Buffalo, N C. Dated November 2, 19 percent, it leaves 205,000 in bonds to be divided equally among sons Herbert H Edward M and Thomas D Adams while the widow Fannie L Adams receives the remaining estate. George Keen, a tailor, offered a Keen estate portion for probate, releasing Albert M Keen from a 32277 note. The tailor business is appraised with one fourth to daughter Sadie Lamb, one third to the widow for life, and two thirds to Irene Keen and Edwin Keen. Edwin’s share is conditioned on five years in tailoring with his sister and mother, with $60 weekly as manager. mother and sister receive $2 weekly. The remainder goes to the widow and Irene, who with Edwin are executors.

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 appointment payroll decision

The comptroller ruled that school teachers appointed by the board of education are paid from the date of appointment rather than when duties begin. Nineteen teachers benefited immediately, with about 1260 dollars distributed. The dispute arose when Miss J Marston and Disbursing Officer Louis G. Wilson argued for full monthly pay for September.

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

City magnate Col Aiken knocked by Anacostia car on F Street

Chicago millionaire Col R H Aiken narrowly escaped serious injury yesterday when struck by an Anacostia car on F Street. He was dragged 25 feet on the fender before the momentum stopped. The motorman halted the vehicle and Aiken, uninjured, declined to reveal his name to a mounted officer and vanished into holiday crowds. Aiken later identified himself and continued his stay at a local hotel.

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

Echo of inauguration suit filed over fatal DC overhead wire incident

John W Young as administrator of Samuel Young's estate sues the District of Columbia in the District Supreme Court for 19900 alleging District liability for overhead electric transmission after a March storm caused wires to fall. Samuel Young died at Brookville Road and Chesapeake Street when struck by a live wire.

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

Leesburg Washington highway meeting today in Herndon

A public meeting of Fairfax and Loudoun county property owners is planned at Walker's Hall Herndon Va today to discuss a plan for the Leesburg Washington highway and to consider Hopkins offer to contribute funds. Attendees are urged to bring June and stay through the day while a construction plan is sought.

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

Narrow window of entertainment shows busy Cleveland night

Bulletin notes tonight listings for several theaters and venues including the Oriental Belasco and New Lyceum with shows such as Bright Eyes Lily Climax and Jolly Girls. Also mentions Sunday dinner at local spots and a fatal road incident where four year old Gertrude Reppert was struck and died. driver in custody awaiting inquest.

Cecil Sean Fiorence Hosock Belasco David Belasco the Lily Columba Chase New Academy New Lyceum the Jolly Girls Rosenfeld’s Arachis Ogdenshare Case Postal Phone West Arlington Bottle Co

Promoted by ghampoon of Caticura and light dressings

An advertisement notes a hair and scalp treatment promoted by a ghampoon of Caticura. It claims to allay itching and irritation, destroy parasites, cleanse and purify, beautify, and help the scalp run healthy.

Caticura

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted in Advert

An old advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a health tonic to stay young and vigorous. It claims regular half-glass daily use in water or milk, absolute purity, and medicinal properties, with purchase through doctors or grocers for a dollar a bottle. A medical booklet offering treatment tips is promised to readers who write for it.

DUFFY Matt W' Key Company Rochester

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