Tax Proposal Targets Dogs and Cats in City Bill
Health official and Commissioner Macfarland back a draft bill doubling pet taxes to fund a painless execution at the pound. The plan taxes dogs and cats over one month old at varying rates, makes untagged animals liable to fines, and extends penalties to cats and potentially rats. About 1,400 strays are cited as a justification amid concerns over suffering and stray management.
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Memorial Plan for Maine Destruction Anniversary
At a DC meeting of patriotic societies the tenth anniversary of the Maine explosion in Havana Harbor was planned. Groups include Army and Navy Union, Fourth Immune Camp of the Spanish War Veterans, Woman's Relief Corps, and related bodies. General Burl named chair of the general committee. Events set for next Saturday at Metropolitan M. E. Church with Dewey Schley and Sigsbee invited. Reception committee named. On Sunday February 16 the DC Department of United Spanish War Veterans will hold memorial exercises in the main hall.
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Will of George T Dunlop Bequeaths to Kin and Trusts Remaining Estate
The will filed for probate dated December 13 1907 names Emily R Dunlop and G Thomas Dunlop as executors and guardians. It provides $400 monthly to the widow and $200 to each of six children, with real and personal property to be held in trust for education and later distribution. Specific bequests include sums to Crampton relatives and others, plus a trust for the American Security and Trust Company to fund cemetery upkeep. The remainder to be divided among six children after Mrs Dunlop’s death, with shares adjusted for specified securities. A petition will be filed soon to seek probate.
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G. Thomas Dunlop
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Dunlop Crampton
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Katherine Thomas Crampton
Helen Crampton
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American Security and Trust Company
Gil Hill Cemetery
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
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Job Dunlop
Grace Glasgow Dunlop Ecker
Walter Grafton Dunlop
Organizing Building Trades Faces Key AFL Path
Organizing to allied building trades into a national body, as an AFL wing, continued at the Tyrigraphical Temple. Delegates largely debated voting rules for the future convention, weighing per‑organization votes versus equal footing for all twenty trades. Committees were appointed to draft rules, a constitution, and by‑laws, with reports due soon and officer elections after constitution approval.
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American Federation of Labor
We American Federation of Labor
Policeman’s Appeal Over conduct ruling heard by commissioners
Private T. B. Brown faced a hearing after being found guilty of conduct unbecoming a police officer and dismissed. Brown’s attorney contended the board’s evidence failed to prove innocence. Gen Burt urged weighing his military record in the appeal. commissioners said they would consider the appeal.
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Death of George T Dunlop Honored by Washington Gaslight Board
Resolutions adopted by the Washington Gaslight Company board honor the memory of George T. Dunlop former president of Capital Traction and longtime director. They commend his public service honesty and initiative and direct the secretary to send copies to the bereaved family and publish in local press.
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President France Speaks at Brown University Clan Meeting
W A Wilbur was elected president of the Brown University Clan of Maryland at a Monday night meeting. The annual banquet followed with Dr W H P Faunce Brown University president as guest of honor. Dean Wilbur of George Washington University presided. others named include Dr J W Lyon, W A Blade, Dr Hawk Metealf, Dr J H Lindsey, and Hy x Porter.
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Saengerbund Carnival Celebrities Provoke Prohibition Debate
The Washington Saengerbund carnival drew over 100 attendees Monday evening. Prohibition speeches by Mrs Carrie Nalon and Mrs Maple Sugar drew attention while speakers including Samuel Gonpers Representative Bartholdt Missouri H Heurich A Rockar F Mann Charles Dismer Anton Lerch A Jorss and H Schnitzer voiced opposition to the Districts prohibition. The medieval pageant featured King Carnival portrayed by Frank Clady with courtiers A Levy Albert Lepper H Henermann Henry Carl Herb Levy Leo Zevissler I Brandstedt W Hannarmann and A Jorss.
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A. Jorss
Funeral for Josiah Q. Crosby Held at Home
Funeral service for Josiah Q. Crosby will be at the family home on New Jersey avenues. A civil war veteran who lost an arm at Wilferness, he served in the Treasury Department after the war until his death last Monday. He was a charter member of Burnside Post No A of the G A R and is survived by son Charles J. Crosby of the National City Bank.
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Hiram Chapter Elects Officers At Convocation
At the state convocation of Hiram Chapter No. 11 Royal Arch Masons held Monday evening officers were elected and installed including W E McCray EB H PR Laird L Nealkin Albert Laka Guy WA Camn secretary George W Linkins treasurer Eugene G Harbour C J D Bradfeld P 8 Charles R Sage RA Roseberry Mad Vous M 3d V RG Kennedy Vini Kimball organist and William H Shipman sentinel.
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Watchmen in Smallpox Service Appointment Recommendations
Health Officer Woodward recommends confirming the tentative appointment of D. Robert Kirby as watchman and special policeman in the smallpox service. He also endorses the appointments of several others: Lewis Adams Reginald E. Pumphrey George L. Eckert Edward J. McNally Francis Cratchett Trevit Bowen John F Richardson Robert H. Burnett Bernard E. Brosnahan Thomas J. Johnson Henry C. Griffith and William Cartes Shatenek. Commissioner Macfarland approves these recommendations.
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Atlantic City Spring Season Opens on Washingtons Birthday
Pennsylvania Railroad promotes Atlantic City as the peak spring resort with great hotels a five mile boardwalk golf courses and extensive amusements. Trains from Washington and Baltimore via Delaware River Bridge offer all rail access and excursion tickets with liberal return limits are available from most stations.
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