Deed Kew Hotel Property Transfer for Union Station Site
The northwest corner of North Capitol and F streets, opposite the plaza near the new Union station, deeded by the Raters' Cooperative Association to the Arhenger-Busch Brewing Association for 55000, will be used as a modern hotel site. The Brewing Company also bought adjoining North Capitol lots about 11000 square feet. ownership to C B Jewell and Howard L Wilkin may be deeded to the Brewers today. plans await finalization with a first class hotel expected to be built, but not completed until late next year.
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North Capitol and
F Streets
Union Station
Dee
Arhenger-Busch Brewing Association
Tas
North Capitol Street
F Street
Brewing Company
Howard L Wilkin
C B Jewell
Brewig Company
Joseph A. Burkhart
Bank Clerks Enjoy Dance In Washington Chapter Event
The Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Bank Clerks held its year end dance in the chapter room at 1214 F Street Northwest with good attendance and refreshments served. The organization, founded with national scope to promote banking knowledge and collegiality, includes about 30 members in the city. Officers elected for the coming year are John Poole president Joshua Evans Jr vice president Charles Bright treasurer William King secretary John M Riordan librarian WW Keck CF Jacobsen Carroll Pierce and W Meck Stowell on the board of governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Institute of Bank Clerks
F Street Northwest
American Bankers’ Association
John Poole
Joshue Evans, Jr
Charles Bright
Willam King
John M Riordan
W.W. Keck
C. F Jacobsen
Carroll Pierce
W Meck
Stowell
Board of
Public Printer Seeks Inquiries About Unstamped Letters
Public Printer Stillings conducts a probe into why many sealed letters reach Post Office employees daily without stamps. He notes messengers are busy delivering these unstamped communications within the agency and questions why mail handling is not the responsibility of the mail system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillings
Post Office Department
Met
United States Mail
World Petroleum Output Led by United States Figures
The British Board of Trade report to the Bureau of Statistics shows world petroleum production in 1905 at 9,200,000 gallons with the United States producing 4,160,000 gallons, Russia 1,050,000,000 gallons, Austria 202,500,000, Java and Sumatra 135,000,000, Roumania 1,000,000, British India 49,000, Japan 2,000,000, Canada 18,500,000, and Germany the remainder, a total that marks petroleum export dominance and the rise of copper in exports.
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United States
British Board of Trick
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Russia
Austria
Java
Sumatra
Roumania
British India
Burma
Japan
Canada
Germany
Ponderm
In Favor of Auditorium Erecting Washington Project
Citizens committee of the Washington Auditorium Association leads a mass meeting at Columbia Theater 3 PM to push an auditorium. A resolution to seek Congressional incorporation will be proposed. Subscriptions totaling 135000 have been pledged. Speakers include Gen John M Wilson A and A WYV Cox George HE Hamilton Charles W Needham George Washington University president R Ross Perry and James F Oyster.
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Citizens’ Committee
Washington Auditorium Association
Columbiea Theater
O'Cloock
West
Congress
John M Wilson
Wyv Cox
George HE. Hamilton
Charles W Needham
George Washington University
R. Ross Perry
James F Oyster
Railroads in Litigation in Washington and Chesapeake Beach
The Chesapeake Beach Railroad Company failed to overturn a district court ejectment ruling and was named defendant in a $90,000 suit by the Washington Potomac and Chesapeake Railway Company, tied to two appeal bonds with Fidelity and Deposit as surety. The plaintiff also seeks equity to clear title claimed by tax deeds alleged invalid, involving David E. Moffat of Colorado.
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Washington, Potomac, and Chesapeake Sites
Chesapeake Beach Company
Chesapeake Beach Railway Company
District Supreme Court
Washington, Potomac and Chesapeake Railway Company
Fidelity and Deposit Company
David TE. Moffat
Colorado
Ita
Moffat
Smithson seeks permit to build six brick dwellings
Thomas E Smithson by attorney B F Leighton asked the District Supreme Court to compel Snowden Ashford inspector of buildings and the District Commissioners to issue a permit for six brick houses in square 1010. Permits were refused because plans showed nine inch party walls instead of thirteen. Smithson argues the thirteen inch requirement is unnecessary and slows city improvement. A rule to show cause was issued returnable January 12 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E Smithson
B. F. Leighton
District Supreme Court
Snowden Ashford
Mr. Smithson
Embezzlement case against Henry M. Allen dropped
The district attorney nolle pressed the embezzlement charge against Henry M. Allen tied to a Government Printing Office symposium. Allen, treasurer of the association, faced about $2,000 missing and had fled to Philadelphia. A note to his wife warned she would find his body at Willow Grove Park. The reasons for the decision were not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Allen
Government Printing Office
Nolle
Tistnet
Baker Allen
Association
Philadelphia
Willow Grove Park
Diatrick
Randolph L Eliot Will Leaves Estate to Washington Loan and Trust
Randolph L Eliot died lass than a year ago and in his will dated September 20 192 something leaves his estate to the Washington Loan and Trust Company to pay income to his wife Mary Isabel during her widowhood for four years. On her death or remarriage the estate is to be divided among the children of the deceased. The pharmacy business once run by Eliot is to be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph L Eliot
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Mary Isabel
Eliot
Land Withdrawals Affect 737 250 Acres in Washington
The General Land Office ordered withdrawals from settlement covering 13 townships in the Walla Walla district and 19 townships in the North Yakima district for irrigation projects. Also listed are local ads and notices on groceries, medicines, wines, and services, plus government receipts and expenditures figures. The item notes public entry withdrawal and highlights regional land action with multiple unrelated small notices.
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Washington
General Land Office
Walla Walla
Yakima
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Barchell
Rubbard Heating Co
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Wilson
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Lamtr
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Hero
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Mann
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Artustle
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Pa. Ave
Committee of Association
Railroads
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Star of the East
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Atkinson’s
Taylor Grimes
Mth and Thomas Circle
Northein
Doody
Cap St
Joyce Engraving Company
Star
M. T. Pimes
Howe
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Hugh Harvey
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Shetman
Bestir
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Kech
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Prince Albert
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G. & P. Telephone CO
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Aunich
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Chicago
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