Building Inspector Sommerville Quits Over Structural Collapses
C W Sommerville, a computer, resigns as district building inspector amid criticism after Pickford apartment collapse and North Capitol warehouse failure that killed workers. Officials say coroner jury blamed him despite his claim of no fault. Ashford confirms resignation effective January 1 and notes plans to appoint a successor next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W Sommerville
Pickford
North Capitol
M Streets
Engineer Department
Sommerville
Ashford
Raymond L. Hibbs
North Capitol Street
Summerville
District Service
Wiliam Kelly
Justices To Celebrate Christmas At Home
District Supreme Court justices plan holiday staycations with Justice Daniel Thew Wright departing Saturday for a hunting trip in Kentucky and Cincinnati. Justice Anderson Stanford Gould Chief Justice Laugh lead discussions on new court rules from the District Bar Association as Justice Stafford handles the commission report on district conditions and needed improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Daniel Thew Wright
Justice Wright
Kentucky
Lves
Cincinnati
Wright
Thaity
Anderson Stafford Gould
Harvard
Pleads For Son Return In Juvenile Court
In a shabby juvenile court Judge DeLacy heard Guiseppe Delgardo beg to take his 12 year old son Giacomo from the Industrial Home for Christmas. Delgardo offered money, but the judge refused. The boy remains in custody, while the family, including Carmelita and Francisco, faced disappointment and tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiseppe Delgardo
Delgardo
Giacomo
Guiseppe
Judge DeLacy
Tom
Delgano
Reed
Sicilia
Klé
Giuseppe
Carmelita
Francisco
Nother
Francesco
Delgario
Hitle
Purdy S Nourt
Surprise Willard function entertains district officials and business leaders
District officials and prominent business men attended a novelty event at the New Willard where hosts and guests dressed in formal roles. Guests received gifts with humorous notes while a brief one act drama staged by Mr Marlowe featured Mr Gale being arrested by a police officer, ending with a comical court scene and unclear reason for the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atv Neon
Willanl
Altair
W Butler
LS Marlowe
Lo G Smiti
J M Stodard
Ierison Brown
William 2
Mahony
J Golden Donaldson
West Gen
Georre Hares
Wo Woodward
Alexander Bitton
B Brown
George Hamilton
Gale Ur
Walter Harban
Julius Garfinkie
Harry Normenthartes
Linkin
William Mearnes
Benjamin Wood- UT
Chiles Willams
John Pawel
Manager Hight
New
Willard
Marlowe
Gale
Stedard
Donala
Pushcart Peddlers arraigned in police court
Pushcart peddlers were arraigned in police court for blocking traffic. They were arrested Wednesday afternoon near Seventh and E streets. Each prisoner was fined $1 and warned to be more careful in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saventh
E Streets
Frank Thomson Scholarships Examinations Set for Sons of Rail Workers
The Pennsylvania lines announce in June 1909 an examination for Frank Thomson scholarships worth 600 dollars yearly. Endowed in 1907 by the late Frank Thomson’s children, the program aids sons of 173000 railroad workers east and west of Pittsburgh for technical education to qualify for company employment. Applications go to Thomas S Fiske, secretary, College Entrance Examination Board, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Frank Thomson
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Erie and Western Transportation Company
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Long Island Railroad
Grand Repida and Indiana Railway
Vandalia Railroad
Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley Railroad
Cleveland, Akron and Colanbus Railway
Cincinnati
Wood to Enforce Street Cleaning Rules in City
James M Wood, superintendent of street cleaning, vows strict enforcement of regulations prohibiting garbage and ash receptacles from being left on sidewalks or streets. Capt Mathews of the Fifth precinct reports opposition as residents complain about removing cans before collectors. Wood replies that public complaint may excuse Mathews but will not deter his duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M .Wood
Capt Mathews
Fifth Precinct
Capt
Mathews
Bac
Wood
Y M C A Employment Bureau Reports Hiring Success in Washington
The Y M C A employment bureau under C L Johnson filled 119 of 130 employer calls for clerical help in Washington over the past three months. The service is free to employers and screens applicants carefully, refusing unsuitable candidates and verifying references before placing them in positions from manager to office work. Prefers Jail to Leaving City. Robert Cobb and Anderson Riggins, both colored, were jailed for three months for vagrancy after stating they would rather go to jail than move out of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MC A
Bureau of Employment of
Association
Bureau
C L Johnson
Washington
Robert Cobb
Anderson Riggins
Aukam
Bigging
Spectacular cavalry and artillery drills at Fort Myer draw 3000
Thousands gathered at Fort Myer as Cavalry Troop G of the Fifteenth Cavalry led a dramatic two hour display starting at 2 PM. Battery D of the Third Artillery staged impressive acts including hurdle jumping Roman riding and Cossack riding. Cal Patterson of the British army praised the riders. A rehearsal accident earlier that day left Sergeant Fletcher with a fractured ankle after his horse fell during a high speed turn. He was taken to the fort hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort, Myer
Tanbark Arenz
Fort
G Troop
Fifteenth Cavalry
I. Rayser
Third Artillery
T H Warren
Cal Patterson
Sergi A A Fletcher
Tanbark
Fort Hospital
Mrs Belt Receives Estate Under Late William Belt Will
By the will of William T Belt dated January 17, 1894 the former District fire chief who fled yesterday, his entire estate is left to widow Mrs Kate Belt. The estate is held in trust for the youngest child until majority, then divided equally among the mother and children. The one third share that would have gone to William I Belt, drowned months ago, will go to the widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T Belt
District Fire Department
Kate Belt
Stainship Majority
Mra Belt
William I Belt
Passenger station slated for New York and Florida avenues site
Washington Railway and Electric Company may use a building at New York and Florida avenues and First Street northeast as a passenger station. The site will be converted to serve the extension of City and Suburban lines through square 79 to bypass a dangerous curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Railway and Electric Company
New York and
Florida Avenues
First Street
Square 79
City Bulletins and Local Shop Notices
City bulletin style ad notices for groceries and goods with prices, shop names, and addresses. Includes Coldenstroth’s Pa Ave, Pyles stores, Rosenfeld's, Fairfax Dairy, and Muddiman & Co with offerings like mixed candy, raisins, butter, vanilla, cake, oysters, and buttermilk. Mentions local eateries and services, press lines, and contact phone line 108 Lynn Haven Days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenfeld
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Saks
Saks & Company
Penn. Ave
Stumph & Lyford
Mass
Agisté Aggregat
Tee -Rutherford, (Inc
Tees St. Ne
Ith
Sts
N. W
Casgaer
Xmas
Doc
Ty Ot
Vorek Peietilay
Merry Christmas
Morsell’s
Jess'sy
Albert L Johnsom
Horn Rause
MR. Ashford
Father
Boy
Fune
Employment Bureau
THE
Wellington
TYRE
Eleventh Street
Riggs National Bank of
Washington, D. C
Foreign Exchange
Eckstein
Cafe For Ladies and Gentlemen
New York Avenue
Shoreham
Executive Mansion
Treasury
State,War, and Navy
John T. Devine
Arlington
Peter Taylor, Jr
Washington, DC
Phome
Chevy Chase
ALEX
ST. John & Low Cornice
Latrobes
Wisconsin Ave. N. W
Washington, D.C
the Soule
New York Ave
J. E. Bates
Public Accountant and Auditor Offices
Anton Aoe
East Building
Mercantile, Corporation, and
Wanvene Iri National Metropolitan Bank OF Washington
Os Parker
Woodward J_ Gates Moore
Parker Attac Beable
Astier Asst
Miteint
St. James
Penna. Ave
Sixth Street
Washington, DE. C
L. H. Landwehr
Fourteenth Street N. W
Shelby Clarke
Charles F Dornotf
Edward Feuldment
Shelby Clarke Art Company
G Street Sonean
Est
United States
Colorado
Fort Myer
National Hotel
Ath and
Pa. Ave
G. F. Schutt
W. A. H. Ghurgh
Church & Stephenson
Maryland Avenue
Eighth
Ninth Streets
W Mesch Jr
George A Williamson
Imtahigh
Shoemaker Co
Pennsylvania Ave
James L. Parsons
Washington, D
Andrews
R. P. Andrews Paper CO
New York
la, Ave. N. W
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
F Street
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street
Mrs. Belt
Will
J. E. Hurley
Ohio Ave
C St. N. W
W. & B. Pad Shoes
J.b.kendall CO
Missouri Ave
WM. H. Ernest
American Ice Company
PA Ave
Cote
Carpeneinety
H. F. Harper Go., Inc
Wadlerale
Penn
Fapor Fosendaje Cement &Ce
Tenth St NW
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Inter-Ocean Building
Ninth Street
Friedlander Bros. Cor
City Bulletins
Lynn Haven
Phila
Coldenstroth
Fairfex
Coldenstreth
Iit
Bearlea
Sea Pines
Phong W. M
Uneeda
Yale Laundry
Selinger
Sunday Post
Hudson's
Anole Highlands
Capitol
U.S
Randis Highlands
Paphel
Dupont Circle
TM & Rmalty
Eh Sod
Cer
Tweitts Atreat Nw
Duffy
Era
Direct
Rochester
Potomac
Munyon
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