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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1910

Page

18

Commissioner Judson Outlines Plans for 1912 Extensions

Commissioner Judson outlined plans for extending the electric arc lighting system in 1912 with a reduced city lighting budget. He said no suit is expected against Potomac Electric Power over alleged overpayments, and any action will depend on the appropriation committee. He listed new localities to be illuminated and cited cost reductions from 1260 to 986,000 dollars.

Judson Potomac Electric Power Company Sixteenth Street May Judson Connecticut Avenue Rork Creek Bridge Farragut Square Lafayette McPherson Squares Seventeenth Street Potomac Park Pennsylvania Avenue Seventeenth

Complains of Pupils On Streetcar Line

A subscriber from Washington complains about high school students crowding and pushing older riders on the Seventh and U street car line between 8:40 and 9:00 A.M. He accuses conductors of fear to act, calls for courtesy teachings in schools, and notes some exceptions where seats are offered.

Seventh U Street Fourteenth U Streets Washington Dec

Morse petition for pardon reaches Department of Justice

Charles W. Morse has formally filed a pardon petition with the Department of Justice. A large express packet bearing thousands of signatures accompanies the plea. Mrs Morse submitted another petition to President Taft via Senator Hale, with Taft forwarding to Attorney General Wickersham for routine clemency review. Months may pass before a decision.

Charles W. Morse Department of Justice New York Morse Taft Senator Hale Wickersham

War Department grants Panama electric railway license

The War Department yesterday authorized Henry T. Cook of New York to construct maintain and operate the first electric street railway in the Panama Canal Zone. The line will run from Panama City to La Boca and will touch the Savannahs the Hotel Tivoli and the Ancon Hospital.

Electrc Panama Panama Canal Zone War Department Henry T. Cook New York Panama City la Boca Canal Zone Savannahs

Supreme Court ruling calls conspiracy a continuing offense

On the eve of reargument in the Standard Oil and Tobacco suits, the U S Supreme Court in the Kissel case held that a conspiracy under the Sherman antitrust law may be a continuing offense. Interest surged as requests for copies flooded the court, with many asking for multiple copies beyond the 60 printed.

Standard Oil Tobacco Corporations Supreme Court of the United States Kissel Holmes Masi

Weaver Bros. Carry Through Major Realty Deals With $249000 In Transfers

Weaver Bros real estate operators completed two trans actions involving about 249000 yesterday. William J. Dante, trustee for Stilson Hutchins, bought Mount Vernon apartment house for 220000, with Dolly Madison House and two store properties as part payment. They also sold 933 G Street NW to Dr. Henry H Hazen for 29000 in a related deal with J Lee Kolb.

Weaver Bros William J. Dante Stilson Hutchins Washington Heights Mount Vernon Dolly Madison Fourteenth Street Massachusetts Avenue Thirteenth Street J Lee Kolb Residents G Street Henry H. Hazen

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