Officials Fix Wrong Box Measure Causing Overpayment
District officials corrected a measurement error in sand and binder boxes used to gauge asphalt deliveries from Brennan Construction. An overpayment of about 154,000 was found and orders issued to adjust the standard volume and withhold further payments until overpayments are recovered. A formal inquiry continues to determine who caused the change in the measurement method and to settle the matter promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Granted to Firemen On New Year Gift
Commissioner Macfarland reduced pending sentences for firemen who lost days off and still had time to serve. Fire Chief Wagner supported the move, saying it will not invite further offenses and asked for the measure to take effect December 31.
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Macfarland
Fire Department
Wagner
Pak Gee Es
Flowers for Receptions at West Trusted Gude's Artists
Workmen erect tall Corinthian columns in front of the Municipal building to hold large electric lights. Ten columns flank the entrance while rear pillars with crazzarms bear two lights each. A granite coping will connect front pillars enclosing the parking. Death and Well Dextroyed. AML hosts a remarkable discourse featuring Poon Do at Auditorium Pythian Temple on Jan. 3 at 3 pm, free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Temple
Mechanic Sues Builders Over Building Collapse
William Miller, suing in District Supreme Court through his next friend John D. Mil- vex, seeks 32000 damages after a June collapse at an apartment house under construction at Twentieth and P streets northwest. Defendants include John Taylor Armes, H Pickford, Samuel Ross, and the A & Reavis Metal Company for alleged negligence and injury to Miller while working in the lower part of the building.
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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 Church Meeting
Dr W P Thirkield president of Howard University told the twelfth annual gathering 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 noting property ownership creates personality. The event closed with Rev Matthew Anderson urging thorough training for negroes entering professions and Archibald Grimke noted few local black graduates from public schools.
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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 Convened at Howard University
The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity gathered at Howard University with Beta chapter leaders presiding. Henry A Cal is of Cornell opened the meeting, a constitution committee named, and a banquet with toasts by Henry Arthur Mills James D P Toags and others was planned for the evening.
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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
Derby Desk Company Bid Leads McKinley Manual Training School Furnishings
Bids for two cases of material to equip the freehand drawing room at McKinley Manual Training School were opened by M Hargrove district property clerk. Derby Desk Company submitted the lowest bid at 23, with other estimates ranging from 1,799 to 4,905.
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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 Stir Over Rail Spur Location Change
East Washington Citizens Association protests against House bill by Representative Moore to keep the old main spur of the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad in Front Street and Canal Street southeast used as a navy yard spur. Association endorses Sims bill to relocate the spur and eliminate 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 Set For January
Eight prosecutions for alleged violations of District smoke laws will be heard mid January. Health department officials noted inspectors have observed excessive smoke from chimneys of buildings and factories. Assistant Corporation Counsel Pugh informed that police court prosecutions begin January 15. The E M F Automobile Show and portable school updates also appear in this item.
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Moche
Health Department
Pennsylvania Railroad Adds Morning NYC Fast Train
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 cars dining service and a five hour ride. The January 4 schedule also expands New York Philadelphia departures to cover many daily and Sunday slots and repeats with limited Philadelphia only options.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Union Station
Congressional Limited
Philadelphia
Oppose Builders Law Draws RI Avenue Group Fire
Rhode Island Avenue Suburban Citizens Association opposes a proposed regulation requiring builders to obtain licenses before work. In a letter to the commission, members state they are unalterably opposed to the legislation and oppose it being considered by the commissioners.
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Rhode Island Avenue
Morrow
Rhode Island Avenue Suburban Citizens’ Association
Pom to the Real Mainte medium of Washington
Read as a brief notice tracing the rise of a local enterprise in Washington. The item highlights a published transformation of a small entity into a broader maintenance operation. Key names are sparsely given, with emphasis on geographic location and corporate evolution.
Sues Railroad for Ejectment in District Supreme Court
Frank Graham filed suit against the Southern Railway Company for $2,000 damages alleging forcible ejection from a train near Clifton on the way to Rector town Virginia and that, left without funds, he had to seek charity to reach Fairfax Courthouse. Also items note local ads and brief public notices.
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Sues Railroad
Southern Railway Company
Rectortown
Frank Graham
District Supreme Court
Graham
Clifton
Fairfax
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Department of Tailoring
SAKS
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Ave
Seventh Street
House & Herrmann
Keper
Contenta
Prinse Albert
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Sd Gare
Eak
Cox Operative Society
New York Avenue
the Sunday Post
Manhattan
Stetson
Grosner
Kuppenheimer
Crosaer Ee
Emen
American — Movement
Selinger’s
Fifte
Barker & Ross
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Fysters Direct
Ainie
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Nomiai Oyster Co
Gude
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Mechanic Sues Builders
Alpha Phi
Colored Fraternity
McKinley
Oms
Board If Education
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Oyater
Florsheim
Hahn & Co.’S
Pa. Ave
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Real Maintemedium of
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City Bulletins
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Rosenfeld
Francis J. Heney
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Oyster
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Henry Sehryfogle
Ducky” Holmes
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Defriest
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Georges & Son, Inc
St. N. W
Friedlander Bros
Kinth
E Sts
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Bell Telephoned
Iness Teleph
Uneeda
Hudson’s
Penna. Ave
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R. P. Andrews Paper CO
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Potomac
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Mires
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D.C
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Tharp
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Ee O'Donnell
the Post
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Kidwey
Hosgtais
Saif Et Sli
Werner Site
Warners Sei
Warge Base Care Company
Rochester
Mantion
Washington Post
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Inter-Ocean Building
Ninth Street
Anole Highlands
Rapdle Highlands
Capitot
Dupont Circle
Esay
U. S. Realty CO
Spd
Washington Post Building
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