Washington Steamboat Company Threatens Legal Action
The Alexandria ferry wharf, leased by the Washington Steamboat Company, was damaged when the old ferry Columbia burned alongside it. Despite multiple notices to repair, officials report no action. District Commissioners may be told to compel repairs within ten days or face court proceedings to vacate the lease. Company officials say they will rebuild if legal action is pursued.
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Washington Steamboat Company
Alexandria
Columbia
New York City
Daniel E. Garges
District Wharf Committee
Gassenheimer Case Expected to Reach Jury Today
Criminal Court No 1 adjourned after arguments on jury instructions in the Samuel Gassenheimer case charged with receiving embezzled railroad tickets. Assistant U S Attorney Hasby Smith opened, Henry E Davis for the defendant followed, Helgwin’s closing not finished, to be resumed by Keigwin with Justice Wright presiding.
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Gassenheimer
Criminal Court
Samuel Gassenheimer
United States
Hasby- Smith
Henry E. Davis
Helgwin
Evans and Wilson Sentenced for Housebreaking in Georgetown
Evans to seven years in the penitentiary and Charles Wilson to five years after pleading cases of housebreaking in two Georgetown stores. Wilson pleaded guilty while Evans was convicted by the jury and was deemed perjurious by Justice Gould who suggested a longer term for him. Assistant U.S. Attorney Harry Bingham led the prosecution.
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Evans
Charles Wilson
Georgetown
Wilson
Gould
Becaus
United States
Harry Bingham
Ats Apa
James
Error in Surveying Congress Asked for Relief
District officials urge Congress to reimburse Assistant District Surveyor Edmund M. Talcott for $700 after a miscalculated frontage on lot 10 square 169 caused the Young Men’s Christian Association building to overrun its allotment. Talcott paid $1,000 for adjoining ground, $400 of which the association will cover. relief is sought to cover the remaining $700.
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Senate
House
Edmund M. Talcott
Aesistant
Young Men’s Christian Association
Talcott
Olf
Young Men's Christian Association
Congress
Clash Over Belasco Special License At Convention Hall
A special license for Convention Hall to David Belasco representatives was issued by Assessor Darneille for December 26 to 31 allowing theatrical use. Commissioners dispute jurisdiction, demand safety compliance, and may seek District Committee review. contractors blame blocked alleys for garbage and ash collection issues.
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David Belasco
Darneille
Convention Hall
Darneile
Board of District Commissioners
Congress
District Committee of Congress
Belasco
Firemen's Coffee Fund Contributions Reported
Two contributions to the firemen's coffee fund were received yesterday by Commissioner Macfarland. A. Lisner of the Palais Royal gave 25 dollars, and Mrs. F. Kendall of the Concord also sent 25 dollars. The Washington Post previews its Christmas number with a color Art Supplement from Otto Gebler’s painting.
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Lenoner Macfarland
A. Lisner
Palais Royal
F. Kendall
the Concord
Post
Washington Post
St. Louis
Otto Gebler
Burnett's
Appeals Court Reverses Barnes Case Over Street Stand Rule
The District of Columbia cabman John Barnes challenged a police order to move his cab from in front of the Raleigh Hotel. The Court of Appeals upheld the ordinance regulating hotel cab stands but found the Police Court conviction unsupported for lack of proof that Barnes created disorder or blocked hotel or street access. The decision favors both sides: reversal for Barnes on conviction and upholding the hotel stand regulation as a proper municipal rule.
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Court of Appeals
John Barnes
District of Columbia
Barnes
Raleigh
Willard Hotel
M. F. Mangan
Messrs. Lambert & Baker
F. H. Stephens
Corporation
Municipal P
Money for Charity Work Declines and Appeals Grow
The Associated Charities reports numerous gifts to treasurer John Joy Edson from diverse donors including Miss Eliza Ward Elizabeth Dunn Kate White and others while urging continued support. The Citizens Relief Association lists additional contributions through treasurer John F Wilkins and plans an audit finance committee and fund-raising for the year amid small food fuel and shoe funds. A Mount Holyoke Alumnae lecture titled Neglected Neighbors by Charles F Weller highlighted hidden needy populations and safeguards against enablement of idleness, tying local relief efforts to Roosevelt era recommendations. A Pennsylvania Railroad special policeman Robert L Smith was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon after firing at his wife in their home over a matter involving their sick child. Huyler’s Christmas gift ideas and a local Man’s Store promotion round out the page.
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The
Associated Charities
John Joy Edson
Eliza T. Ward
Elizabeth L. Dunn
Kate
Wiliam
F. K. Leupp
Elizabeth S. Hatton
Frank T. Rawlings
Iszahilia W. Campbell
Edward A. Helmsen
M. Virginia Berry
Edson
Board of Managers
M. J. Hunt
Alice Ives Gilman
E. H. Taylor
William A. McKenny
William A. Hahn & Co
G. W. Harding
Charles H. Butler
Mount Holyoke
Charles F. Weller
Jesus
Weller
Roosevelt
Congress
Robert L. Smith
Pennsylvania Railroad
Massachusetts Avenue
Smith
Fraser and
Morris
Fires Strike Washington Circle Homes in Quick Succession
Two fires broke out within half an hour on Washington Circle with damage around 200 dollars in Mrs Henry’s home at 2217 and a separate chimney blaze at Col Montgomery’s 2009 Washington Circle. A thawing water pipe sparked another small blaze at 9368 Sixteenth Street Northwest. An oil stove explosion also touched Max Gould’s residence at 1738 Street Northwest.
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Washington Circle
Henry
No. 1 Engine Company
Col. B. F. Montgomery
Albert Hitchcock
Sixteenth Street
Max Gould
Slippery sidewalk injures Arthur Talbert at Twelfth and B
Arthur Talbert, 22, of 208 Thirteen-and-a-half Street SW, slipped on an icy sidewalk at Twelfth and B Streets SW last evening, suffering a severe cut to the left cheek. He was taken by ambulance to the Emergency Hospital.
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Arthur T4lbert
Twelfth
Ambuance
Ida Tallifarro
E Street
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Saka & Company
Pennsylvania Ave
Seventh St
Byrne
Mayer & Co .Y
Vale Laundry
10Th St
New York Ava
Selinger
Iret
Ation
Xkness
Kmas
Hub Furniture Co
D Sts
Washington Brewery Co
4Th
F Streets
N. E
James Evans
Charles Elie Sen
Velat
9Th St
E. M. Talcott
Ashman
Police Court
Vian
Cabman Barnes
Edson and Wilkins
Gifte
Huyler's
Man's Gifts
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Usuil
Herrmann, Cor
Eye
Sts
N. W
Cilry Bulletin
J.T. D. Pyles
Ag la. Ave
Havemner
Johnston's
N. Ruth Provision Co
St. Pw
Ational Law and Collection Company
B. Fay, Jr
John E. Taylor
Daniel J. Ilaon
American Horseshoe Grip Company
Borys F. Hallman
Daniel K. Jackson
Rey Smith
Robert B. L. Yellett
Earle W.agarton
Preferred Mercantile Company
Boston
R. K. van Mater
FP. H. Burch
Edwin 1. Radford
Ralph Wormelle
Economy
Edwin Jl.radford
P. H. Burch
Iph Wormelle
Eck’s
Gould's
Wintner's
Ave. Nw
Al‘fieck’s
Williams’ Drug Store
Joyce Engraving Company
Star Bidg
J. Jay Gould
St. St
Muddiman & Co
Hare
WBO
America
Friedlander Clothing Co
Garner Minth and
House of
Washington
Xmas News
Barney & Berry
Carvers
John B. Espey
Ave
Tool Gaines
C. & P. Telephone Co
Stewart
Cressman
T. T. McWhirter
6Th and
Washington, D.C
Morsell's Vost Sc
Corby
Corby’s Modern Bakery
Washington. S
Ss & Brd
S. Fi D Co
Ninth St
Oriental Chinese Restaurant
Penna. Avenue
South Side
China
John. Kennedy, Jr
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