Investigation Into Brennan Box Charge Sparks Debate
Officials weigh whether a change in an asphalt measuring box supplied by Brennan Construction caused a $56 overpayment. Commissioners delay action until Brennan requests a hearing and a formal district investigation is completed. Brendan Company plans to present its side and may seek court relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennan Construction Company
Engineer Department
Macfarland
P J Brennan
Commissionera
Railroad Men Stand Test on Employee Rule Compliance
Pennsylvania Railroad reports October efficiency tests cover 7831 cases to gauge observance of rules. In 12749 cases employees obeyed rules. 3361 tested block signals in unexpected ways with 39.1 percent compliance. Eighty seven trains tested emergency signals with 59 percent perfect obedience. other tests cover running ahead of schedule and signal men at the reeving hour to enforce the eight hour law.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Trans
Ubes
Police Court Busy as Jail Sentences Are Loud
In Georgetown yesterday Harry Gurdizer forfeited $6 collateral for speeding. John Sedwich fined $1, jailed 45 days for creating a disturbance after a saloon incident. Edward Chase jailed six months for assault. John Stanislaus held for embezzlement bail $100. Theodore Payne committed for examination on alleged insanity after disturbing behavior and threats.
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Harry Gurdizer
John Sedwich
Georgetown
Edward Chase
Judie Mulloway
Samuel Contee
John J Stanislaus
Limits on Bridges Rule Weights by District Engineer
Conway B Hunt district highways engineer drafted a police regulation amendment limiting bridge traffic and vehicle weights. Commissioners approved the changes, setting speed limits on Chain bridge and permit requirements for loads over six tons with several bridges listed for higher allowances.
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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
GARMEN MUST KEEP FAITH regulation signed by city commissioners
Regulation drafted by Corporation Counsel Thomas and Commissioners Macfarland and West affirms penalties for cab drivers who fail to honor fixed transport engagements. A fine of up to $20 is set for violations, prompted by multiple complaints to the District building staff.
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Hackmen
Cibmen
Thomas
Macfarland and
West Alendy
Hind
Tierney
New York
Washington
Iday
Piluian Clehes
More lights urged for Nort Capital Street upgrade
Walter Allen district electrical engineer told the commissioners that Nort Capital Street from H Street to Florida Avenue should be lighting upgraded. The North Capital and Lelington Citizens Association requested the work, and the street would be placed on the next appropriation bill for funds. Commissioner Macturland supported the recommendation.
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Walter Allen
Nort
Capital Street
H Street
Florida
Avemue
North Capitol
Lelington
Envoy Plans Trip to New York Boston and Springfield
The envoy Tang Sur or the sneci Cte neee ambassador visits Washington in early January and plans trips to New York Boston and Springfield. He aims to renew acquaintances from school days and will be accompanied by several suite members. He will receive an honorary degree from Columbia River University and attend Springfell Fels with a friend of former days. He will be away from Washington for ten days or two weeks.
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Tang Sur
Wshington
New York
Boston
Springfield
Labes
Orient
Ip Tyok
Two Wills Probate Case Involving Pondeater and Halley
Probate filings reveal Julia Pondeater widow of Wallin W Poindexter as sole legatee under an August 1 1889 will and James Edward Halley will for proteiete. Kalley named sole beneficiary on Annie Lavine Barne death with Griswold to receive two Venroe Street lots in Atesti. executors to 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 can dispose of it reflecting October birth statements from Ottawa. Deposits in Canada rose to 362,879 while business lending absorbed only 1 014. Rural districts show cash abundance and early crop payments to farmers boosted liquidity.
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Consul Sexfelt
Imadas Financial
Qliawa
Canada du Mg
Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against David Pike Hotel Keeper
David Pike a hotel and saloon keeper filed a petition in county bankruptcy in the district supreme court listing liabilities at 37701 and assets at 7100. The assets consist of furniture stock and fixtures at Saint Thirteenth Street Northwest. Walter B Simpson asked the court to name a receiver to manage Pike's business pending settlement. Attorney George F Havell was 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 Offer Quick Relief
A reader notes headaches stem from ineffective remedies and endorses Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for fast relief with no aftereffects. The ad claims years of reliable use and urges purchase from the local druggist with a 25 dose supply for a penny price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
Satlor
13Th Street
Miles Medical CO
Eihhart, Faa
Will Preach in Streets by Rev John Cavanaugh Returns
The Rev John Cavanaugh, once well known in the capital, has returned to Washington. He became a minister after leaving the city about twenty years ago and has served in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He has obtained a permit to preach Sunday and Friday nights at Seventh and streets and will also preach in Georgetown every Wednesday night.
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John Cavanaugh
Washington St
Cavanaugh
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Georgetown
Lovejoy Divorce Sought by Washington Woman
Mrs Alice J Lovejoy filed for divorce from Joseph Lovejoy in the District Supreme Court alleging cruelty starting after their 1902 marriage. She cites abandonment on September 9 and seeks alimony and custody of their nine month old daughter, with attorney William B Reilly handling the case.
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Alice J Lovejoy
District Supreme Court
Joseph
Lovejoy
Washington
Alice
C Street Northwest
William B Reilly
Watchful Inspectors to Curb Drayage Drunkenness New Year
Washington Street cleaning chief orders Pollock Dreyage to hire at least ten extra ash wagon inspectors to monitor drivers during the holiday season. He urges residents to defer tips until later in the month to prevent drunken absences and improve service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames M Wood
District
Pollock Dreyage Company
Washington
Wood
Aéd
Advice on land hearings for five squares south of Pennsylyania
The court and Commission discussed valuing property for government site use in five squares south of Pennsylyania. Justice Anderson stated rules favor splitting the taking into individual parcels with full evidence from owners and government. Testimony in Equity Court No 2 identified property values between 60 and 90 dollars per unit.
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Pennsyly
Jate
Anderson
Sesson
Settlement work begun among Northwest Washington settlements
Sealed on soap boxes a small vacant house at 47 Blag cens alley northwest six women settle ment wakers yesterday delisted the 12st method for uplifting and improving con ditions among the colored settlements in Northwest Washington Those who wtenied the meeting were Miss F 5 Crosby Miss Wo Cromwell Miss G A Coleman Mies Fmny Gavk Mas H Bebb and Mica J M Wilson two weeks ago the women renter the little two story house tf the near future they will organize all settlement club elect officers and oth erwise make provisons for a systematic campaign They have decided to hold weekly meetings under each Thursday the colored boys and girls wil assemble at te house to receive instructions
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Blag Cens Alley
Washington
Crosby
Chuties
Wo Cromwell
Coleman Mies
Gavk
Bebb
Mica
J M Wilson
Water Supply Unpolluted After Odor Investigation
May Morrow of the District water supply office reported to Health Officer Woodward that taste and odor from the city reservoirs likely stem from decaying vegetable matter. Bacteriological analyses found the water unpolluted and largely safe, with odor tied to maintenance cleaning of high service reservoirs.
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May Morrow
Hevwith
Jay J Morrow
Woodward
Pennsylvania Railroad Adds Fast New York Train in 1909
The Pennsylvania Railroad will begin a daily fast train from Aron to New York on January 4 1909. The service uses vestibule coaches Pullman cars and a drnme car and aims to mirror the Nga Limited. Trains run from Union Station to New York and Philadelphia at frequent intervals throughout weekdays and Sundays with busy morning and afternoon patterns.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Ayram
Nga Limited
Union Station
Philadelphia
Mechanical Engineer Accepts Post at Carter Motor Car
The Carter Motor Car Corporation in Hyattsville Maryland names William F Legg as mechanical engineer in charge of the new factory starting next year. Legg is a veteran designer and builder with roles at St Tous, Thomas B Jeffery, and R Thomas Motor Car Company, bringing expert training from Camel Tolversill.
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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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