DoJ Reports on Title to Anacostia Banks in District Formation
The Department of Justice reports that title to the Anacostia flats fronting the river rested with the United States for public purposes after cession by Maryland. It notes the district created by Congress and land included within the river shores, with jurisdiction in trust for public use and navigable waters. Commissioner Macfarlane and other officials push for further action to advance river improvements.
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Department of Justice
Anacostia
Erepartment of Justice Telaw
Anacosta
C McReynolcs
Linnad
Beer Jacheip
United States
Potomac River
United Stes
Vidal
Pactern
Linari
Thaeasn
Ani
Petawig
Macfarlina
Abe
Department of Jusive
Property Benefits From Street Grade Change Affects N Street Owners
Counsel argues owners on N Street northeast between North Capitol and First Street were not damaged by the street grade change. Testimony suggests property may be benefited by the street improvement. The commission will hear more evidence and may issue a report to the court after reviewing testimonies and cost claims. The board plans to reconvene to view affected properties and continue hearings on damages to abutting parcels.
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N Street
Charles Baker
George W. Moss
George
Lincla
Clamants
Damay
Leariante
Evreuse
Wr Sinclair
Dee
Consumption Leads List of Deaths Shows Increase
Weekly health office report notes 16 more deaths than last week. Mortality rises to 1.0 per 1000 per year with 124 total deaths, 81 white and 40 colored, amid ongoing outbreaks and quarantines.
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Mos
Washington Spa Spring and Gretta Rainman Opinion Trolley Extension Hearing
Commissioners will hear a report and consider a bill to authorize the Washington Spa Spring and Gretta Rainman Company of Prince George County to extend its tracks into the District. The line would run along Bladensburg Road to Fifteenth Street Northeast with overhead power. Meeting will include a briefing with Hastings Suburban Citizens Association before final action.
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Consiess
Washinegton Spa Spring
Gretta Rainnan Company
Prince George County
Bladensburg Road
Fifteenth
He Streets
Biddle
Woulilliam Ho Ernest
Hasting Suburban Citizens Association
Requests Reappoint Special Police By Maj Sylvester
Maj Sylvester forwards reappointment requests for police and officers to the Commissioners. Named are James H Cathell as special policeman for duties with the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company, Thomas Curtin and William H Floon as privates for duty at the ponds, John W W Dickerson as private for Seventh Street southwest between B and I streets, and J S Daw as special officer for Anacostia freight yards. Also mentions sleeping car to Memphis via Beabord Air Line and Washington duty at 1 pm.
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Maj. Sylvester
Maj Sylvester
James H Cathell
Philadelphia
Hallamore
Washington Raiload
Thomas Curtin
William H Floon
the Ponds
Bureau of Fisheries
John WW Dickerson
Seventh Street
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Anacostia
Bargains Close Out At Stores With Deep Discounts
A fragmented ad lists numerous reductions on stoves gas ranges and heaters with prices from $160 to $210. It praises discounted furniture and household items while naming multiple stores and address hints. The jumble mentions a price drop on china glassware shoes candies and groceries including flour sugar potatoes and canned goods with varied cents per unit.
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Muatdinman & Co
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