Investigation Into Brennan Box Measuring Change Proceeds
District officials debate whether a volume measuring box change by Brennan Construction was accidental or criminal. Brennan has not requested a hearing. a formal investigation and potential court action follow, with Corporation Counsel guiding legal steps. The auditor holds the report on alleged overpayments. public release is avoided to prevent tipping opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brendan Company
Brennan Construction Company
Engineer Department
Macfarland
P J Brennan
Commissionera
Thomas
Capt E M Markham
Engneer
Tad
Alonzo Tweedale
District 1
Railroad Men Stand Test of Adherence to Rules
Pennsylvania Railroad reports October efficiency tests across 7831 cases show 12749 tests obeyed rules to letter. 3361 tests examined block signals in unusual setups yield 39.1 percent full observance. Emergency signal tests including fuses show 59 percent perfect compliance. Additional tests reviewed running ahead of schedule and signalmen at reeving hour to enforce eight hour law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Trans
Ubes
Police Court Busy in Georgetown Saloon Case Draws Heavy Action
In police court yesterday Harry Gurdizer forfeited 6 dollars collateral for speeding. John Sedwich got 1 dollar and 45 days in jail for creating a disturbance in a Georgetown saloon. Six officers aided removing him to the patrol wagon and a plate glass window was broken. Edward Chase was jailed six months for assaulting Samuel Contee. John J Stanislaus of a local tailoring shop faced embezzlement charges and was held on 100 dollars bail for grand jury. Theodore Payne, alleged user of dope, was committed for examination after threatening and chaotic behavior at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gurdizer
John Sedwich
Georgetown
Edward Chase
Judie Mulloway
Samuel Contee
John J Stanislaus
Limits on Bridge Weights Issued by District Engineer
Conway B Hunt district highway engineer drafts amendment to police regulations governing use of District bridges for transport. Commissioners approve changes set traffic and load limits including restrictions on vehicles over 6 tons without written permit, listing bridges with higher allowances such as Connecticut Avenue and Monroe Street bridges.
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Conway B Hunt
Commissionera
Hunt
Chain Bridge
Connecticut Avenue
Rock Creek
Anacostia
Hastern Branch
K Street
Fock Creek
Massachusetts Avenue
Piney Branch
T Street
Terminal Company
Monroe Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Benning
Aneepstin
Regulation Draft to Enforce Cab Drivers Pledge
Commissioners affix signatures to a regulation by Corporation Counsel Thomas and Macfarland and West alendy to penalize hackmen who fail to keep engagements. A fine up to $20 is provided for violations. The measure follows complaints from F Tierney about a cab stand refusal near a Pennsylania train arrival in Washington.
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Hackmen
Cibmen
Thomas
Macfarland and
West Alendy
Hind
Tierney
New York
Washington
Iday
Piluian Clehes
More Lights Recommended for Nort Capital Street
Walter Allen district electrical engineer urged the commissioners to improve lighting on North Capitol Street from H Street to Florida Avenue. The request came from the North Capitol and Lelington Citizens Association, with plans to place the thoroughfare on the streets for which extra funds will be sought in the next appropriation bill. Commissioner Macturland approved the recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Allen
Nort
Capital Street
H Street
Florida
Avemue
North Capitol
Lelington
Envoy Plans January Visit to East Coast and Springfield
Tang Sur or the sneci Cte neee ambassador now in Washington during the first part of January will make a visit to New York Boston and Springfield to view the hunts of his boyhood days and to renew acquaintances formed when attending school. He will be accompanied by several members of his suite. Columbia University is to confer an honorary degree and the distinguished Orient! The ambassador Ip tyok Htoah Gauvarl University and af Springfield Fels lo 2 friend of former days. He will be Absent from Washington ten days or two weeks.
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Tang Sur
Wshington
New York
Boston
Springfield
Labes
Orient
Ip Tyok
Two Wills Tiled In Probate Case In 1889 Documents
Julia Pondeater widow of Wallin Poindexter appears as sole legatee in a will dated August 1 1889 filed for probate yesterday. A separate will of James Edward Halley named Emil Cols Kalley sole beneficiary upon Annie Lavine Barne’s death. Kalley is also tied to a widow’s claim and a daughter, while Lialley Griswold is to receive two lots on Venroe Street in Atesti. Executrices will serve without bond.
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Julia Pondeater
Wallin
Poindexter
James Edward Halley Iso
Emil Cols Kalley
Sole Bere Helary
Annie Lavine Barne
Lok
Aricostin
Aud Lialley Griswold
Venroe Street
Atesti
Italiey 15
Money Too Plentiful in Canada Says Consul Sexfelt
Consul Sexfelt notes Canadians accumulate money faster than banks and business can deploy it. October deposits in Canada rose to 362,879 while loans absorbed only 1,014. Rural districts have ample cash and farmers were paid promptly, aiding early crop movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consul Sexfelt
Imadas Financial
Qliawa
Canada du Mg
Bankruptcy Petition Files Against David Pike Hotelkeeper
Walter B Simpson seeks receiver for David Pike a hotel and saloon keeper in the District Supreme Court listing instability at 37701 and assets of 7100 consisting of furniture stock and fixtures at Saint Thirteenth Street Northwest alleging a loan of 000 owed. George F Havell appointed receiver Malcolm Hurty appeared for the bankrupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Pike
Vestardly
District Supreme
Tharteenth Street
Pike
Walter B Simpson
Why Your Head Aches Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Provide Quick Relief
A dated ad claims headaches ease with Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills and asserts fast relief with no aftereffects. It features a testimonial from a user, mentions a Philadelphia druggist, price at 25 doses for a dime, and promotes Miles Medical Co.
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Dr. Miles
Satlor
13Th Street
Miles Medical CO
Eihhart, Faa
WILL PREACH IN STREETS Rev John Cavanaugh Returns to City
The Rev John Cavanaugh a once well known figure in the capital has returned to Washington after twenty years. He has become a minister and will preach on Sunday and Friday nights at Seventh and streets and will also preach in Georgetown each Wednesday night.
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John Cavanaugh
Washington
Cavanaugh
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Georgetown
Woman Seeks Divorce from Cruel Husband Lovejoy
Mrs Alice J Lovejoy filed in District Supreme Court for divorce from Joseph Lovejoy whom she married October 1 1902 in Washington. She alleges years of ill treatment ending when he left September 9 leaving their nine month old daughter at 339 C Street NW. She seeks alimony and custody through attorney William B Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice J Lovejoy
District Supreme Court
Joseph
Lovejoy
Washington
Alice
C Street Northwest
William B Reilly
Watch Ash Wagon Drivers Inspectors to Curb Drunkenness
Washington street cleaning chief James M Wood orders Pollock Dreyage to add at least ten inspectors to monitor ash wagon drivers during the holiday season. He cites numerous complaints of drunken absenteeism and says inspectors will stay until after New Year’s to prevent repeat liquor-fueled lapses. He urges residents to delay gifts to drivers and cooperate to maintain efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames M Wood
District
Pollock Dreyage Company
Washington
Wood
Aéd
Advice on Land Hearings for Five Squares West of Pennslyvania
The court ruled the land valuation should be heard parcel by parcel rather than as a whole. Justice Anderson stated the commission may require all evidence from property owners and the government for each parcel. Testimony in Equity Court No 2 indicated square 230 values range from 80 to 90 dollars per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsyly
Jate
Anderson
Sesson
Duffy
Mak Whiskey Company
Rochester
Settlement Work Begun by Northwest Washington Women
A small group of six women met in a vacant house at 47 Blag cens alley northwest to organize settlement work for uplift in colored settlements. They plan weekly meetings, elect officers, and establish settlement clubs to improve conditions, with future gatherings for colored youth. Participants included Miss F 5 Crosby, Miss Wo Cromwell, Miss G A Coleman, Miss Fmny Gavk, Mas H Bebb, and Mica J M Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blag Cens Alley
Washington
Crosby
Chuties
Wo Cromwell
Coleman Mies
Gavk
Bebb
Mica
J M Wilson
Water supply unpolluted says district official
May Morrow reports to Health Officer Woodward that water from city reservoirs shows no pollution. Bacteriological analyses by inspectors indicate water is largely safe. Odor likely from decaying vegetable matter introduced during high service reservoir cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Morrow
Hevwith
Jay J Morrow
Woodward
Pennsylvania Railroad Adds Fast New York Train in 1909
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a new daily fast train to New York starting January 4, 1909 from Ayram Station at 9:00 AM, with vestibule coaches, Pullman cars, and a drawing room car. The schedule expands service, offering frequent departures to New York and Philadelphia throughout weekdays and Sundays, mirroring popular existing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Ayram
Nga Limited
Union Station
Philadelphia
Mechanical Engineer Accepts Post at Carter Motor Car Co
William F Legg, an experienced designer and builder of automobiles, will become mechanical engineer in charge of Carter Motor Car Corporation in Hyattsville Maryland starting the new year. Legg is a graduate of Camel Tolversill and has served as superintendent of the St Tous Motor Car Company designer for Thomas B Jefferys Company and general foreman of final testing for the & R Thomas Motor Car Company. He is a noted expert in mechanical engineering with a strong record in automotive design and manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F Legg
Carter Motor Car
Hyatsville
Mr Legg
Camel Tolversill
St | Tous Motor Car Company
Desiigner
Thomas B Jefferys Company
Homas Mator Car Company
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