District Officials Overpay Brennan Construction Over Measurement Error
District commissioners halted further payments after an audit found sand and binder boxes used to measure asphalt deliveries under contracts 223 and 3927 were miscalibrated, yielding about 154,000 in overpayments. An order by Maj. Spencer Cosby reduces box contents to eight cubic feet, seeks recoupment, and delays further payments until adjustments are made. The Brennan company is to be notified and given a chance to present its case.
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Brennan Construction Company
Maj
Spencer Cosby
Macfarland
West
Auestion
Maj. Cosby
Brennan Company
United States
Brannan Company
Brennan Constructon Company
Ag Tu
Wawin M. Markhem
Alonzo Tweedale
Leniency for Firemen Gift From Commissioner Macfarland
Commissioner Macfarland reduced the pending sentences of firemen who lost days off for offenses during the past year and who still have time to serve. Fire Chief Wagner supported the recommendation, saying it will not encourage further offenses. If approved, the measure would take effect December 31.
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Macfarland
Fire Department
Wagner
Pak Gee Es
Flowers for Receptions at West District Building
Workmen erect tall Corinthian columns in front of the Municipal building to support large electric lights within a month. Ten columns flank the entrance and rear pillars bearing crazzarms will hold lights. A low granite coping will connect the front pillars to enclose the parking area. Free event at 3pm on January 3 featuring Poon Do: Behiree at Auditorium Pythian Temple.
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Pythian Temple
Mechanic Sues Builders Over City Block Disaster
William Miller sues for 32000 in the District Supreme Court over the collapse of a Tywentieth and P streets apartment house under construction. Defendants include John Taylor Armes owner, H Pickford general manager, Samuel Ross contractor, and A & Reavis Metal Company. Miller alleges walls and girders failed due to defendant negligence, burying him for half an hour and causing permanent injury. John D. Miles is next friend.
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Tywentieth
District Supreme Court
William Miller
John D. Mil- Vex
John Taylor Armes
H Pickford
Samuel Ross
A. & Reavis Metal Cornice Company
Robinson
White
Negro Now an American at Lincoln Memorial Meeting
Dr W P Thirkield president of Howard University told the twelfth annual meeting of the American Negro Academy that the negro is now a thorough American and has absorbed Anglo Saxon civilization. He supported property qualifications for voters to create personality, while Rev Matthew Anderson urged long training for negroes entering the professions. Archibald Grimke of Boston noted few negro graduates in his city and questioned access to elite universities. Rev Dr J E Moreland of the M CA spoke on ministerial efficiency.
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W. P Thirkield
Howard University
American Negro Academy
Thirkield
Lincoln Memorial Church
Matthew Anderson
Philadelphia
Academy
Archibald H Grimke
Boston
Harvard
J E Moreland
MCA
Alpha Phi Alpha Convenes at Howard University
The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity met at Howard University with Henry A Calis presiding. George Lyle of the Beta chapter led welcomes and a constitution committee was formed. A banquet followed with toasts planned by Lyle and several delegates from Cornell Union Howard and Cornell attendees.
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Howard University
Henry A Calis
Cornell University
George Lyle
Lyle
Roscoe
Cau
Cornell
R. P. Graves
Union
Henry Acalla
Beta Chapter
Robert H Ogle
Roscoe J? Giles
Qornell
M Alwin Morrison
Howard
RP. Graves
S §. Booker
Henry A Calls
James A. Bungs
Henry Arthur Nilis
James DP Toags
J Rusesil Hunt
St. Booker
Roscoe Conkling Giles
Artece Fleming
McKinley Manual Training School seeks bid for furnishing drawing room
Bids opened by district clerk M Hargrove for two cases of material to furnish the school’s free hand drawing room. Derby Desk Company submitted the lowest bid of 23. Other estimates ranged from 1,999 to 9,752.76 with multiple vendors including James F Kenyon Machiegall Manufacturing and Washington Woodwork Company among those listed.
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McKinley Manual Training School
M ( Hargrove
Derby Desk Company
Hargrove
James
F Kenyon
Machiegall Manufacturing Company
J C Kipp & Son
Washington Woodwork Company
F XK Ganter
Martin Wiegand
Woodruf Manufacturing Company
Thomas W. Smith
Fred S. Lincoln
WB. Moses & Sons
R. Bankman
Rosinski & Morris
Protests Fuel Debate on Railroad Spur Relocation
The East Washington Citizens Association condemns the House bill by Representative Moore to keep the old Main Back of the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad spur in K and Canal streets, southeast. The group endorses Representative Sims’ bill to relocate the spur and remove the present track once the new spur is finished.
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East Washington Citizens’ Association
Moore
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad
K and
Canal Streets
Navy Yard
Sims
Eight Smoke Law Prosecutions Planned for January
Eight prosecutions for alleged violations of District smoke laws will be heard mid January. Health department officials report inspectors on high buildings found several chimneys emitting excessive smoke. Assistant Corporation Counsel Pugh notified that police court actions will start January 15. Also noted is the E M F Automobile Page exhibit at 1418 New York Avenue and a new exit at Benning portable school.
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Moche
Health Department
Pennsylvania Railroad Adds New Fast NY Train Jan 4
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a new 9:00 A M fast train from Union Station to New York starting January 4 1909 with vestibule coaches Pullman parlor cars and a dining car. It complements the 9 00 P M Congressional Limited and expands New York Philadelphia service with frequent daily departures including Sunday schedules.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Union Station
Congressional Limited
Philadelphia
Oppose Builders' License Law in District
Rhode Island Avenue Citizens oppose a proposed regulation requiring builders to obtain licenses before proceeding with work. The Rhode Island Avenue Suburban Citizens' Association declared in a letter to the commissioners that members are unalterably opposed to the legislation and that the association’s stance should be considered by the commissioners.
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Rhode Island Avenue
Morrow
Rhode Island Avenue Suburban Citizens’ Association
The Pom to the Real Mainte medium of Washington
The fragment notes a transition or study involving The Pom and the Real Mainte medium in Washington, suggesting a historical reference or local inquiry. Named entities include Washington and a potential publication or group labeled The Pom, with unclear scope or outcome due to fragmentary text.
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Real Maintemedium of
Washington
Sues Railroad for Ejectment in District Supreme Court
Frank Graham filed suit against the Southern Railway Company seeking 2000 dollars in damages for being forcibly ejected from a passenger car on the way to Rector town Virginia. He claims he was forced to leave near Clifton and, lacking funds, had to beg for charity to reach Fairfax Courthouse. The item blends with local notices and advertisements amid court actions and public notices.
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Sues Railroad
Southern Railway Company
Rectortown
Frank Graham
District Supreme Court
Graham
Clifton
Fairfax
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Washington Post
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Dupont Circle
Esay
U. S. Realty CO
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Washington Post Building
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