City Urges Urgent Deficiency Funds For District Institutions
The Howe Appropriations Committee reported an urgent deficiency request of 408,4284 for district use to cover maintenance of the workhouse the industrial home school for colored children and judgments against the district. Officials explained past budgeting errors and the need to adjust per inmate costs and delays in funding while outlining revised totals and timelines for 1911 to mid 1912.
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Prealent Rudelph
Maj
Judaon
Fitmgerall
House
Cumming Stoners
Cotorsa
Congress
SICK WIFE SUES HUBBARD FOR MAINTENANCE
Grace N Randall sues Artmir F Rand al a medical examiner in the Interior Department for maintenance claiming health deterioration from employment needed to buy clothing and personal use items. They married December 13 1908 in Washington and lived together until November 1910. Randall allegedly paid her 64 a month for two years under a contract to disentangle him from obligation after that date. Attorney Fuller and Wampler represent Mrs Randall.
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Grace N. Randall
Artmir F Raidal
Bureau of Pensions
Interior Department
Tre. Handall
Washington
Randall
Shaing
Declanse
Attornera Fuller
Wampler
Express rate cuts urged as shippers press inquiry
Testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission shows a drive to reduce express rates by about nine percent. Charles A Finckney of St. Paul cited paying 50 cents for express transport while a rival group paid 60 cents. Wolfe-Fargo & Co profits cited at 4.4 percent, and Henry C Barlow of the Chicago Chamber of Commerce urged lower rates amid a 34 percent rise in express revenue from 1888 to 1910.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles A Finckney
St. Paul
Davis Wins Divorce From Grace M Davis in New York Suit
Dr Bhelien G Davis received a decree of absolute divorce from Grace M Davis from Chief Justice Clabaugh. A New York count was named as corespondent. The judge criticized the wife for conduct at Atlantic City and New York and noted she spent more for rent than her husband earned. Attorney John Doyle Carmody represented Mrs Davis.
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New York
Clabaugh
Bhelien G. Davis
Grace M Davis
Atlantic City
Clibaugh
Emi
Finson
John Doyle Carmody
U. S. Eyes on Maple Sugar Policy Debate
Experts testified before House committees on agriculture stressing that genuine maple sugar or syrup must bear clear branding to prevent imitation products. Dr Harvey Wiley noted government oversight and urged stricter labeling to protect consumers and uphold state standards amid widespread claims.
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Harvey Wiley
Oyster and Chop House Ad Offers Local Fare
Fragmented notice lists eateries and prices for seafood and baked goods incl Oyster Phila Oyster and Chop House at 619 11th Ave. and mentions Bay potatoes and taxes. Local flavor ad hints at California port dining and a Virginia date in terse, OCR style.
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Oyster & Chop House
Calfornia Port
Cantona Roror
Milk Depot Plan Aimed to Combat Tuberculosis
Health officials Dr Woodward and Dr Wiley support a central milk depot to inspect all city milk for tuberculosis risk. The National Civic Federation Women’s Welfare Department will push for a Congress appropriation, with a February 16 meeting to finalize a bill.
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Woodward
Wiley
Organization
Congress
Health Department
Women's Welfare Department
National Civic Federation
W. Woodward
Harvey Wiley
Department of Agriculture
National Clue Federation
A J Parsons
Wighteenth Street
Mra
Meditt McCormick
Federal aid proposed for Washington market sheds
Representative Lewis of Maryland introduced a bill yesterday to erect shelter structures for the Washington Farmers' Produce Market at 3B seed northwest. The measure would have half the cost paid by the federal Treasury and half by the District of Columbia revenue, with the bill referred to the District of Columbia committee.
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Lewis
Congress
Maryland
Washington
Federal
District of Columbia
Burt seeks 30 day gap between registration and primaries
Gen Burt petitions for a mandamus to force the election board to set separate dates for voter registration and for delegate balloting to the Republican national convention. Primaries on February 10 in the district will be run so registration and voting occur together, with Burt opposing any party faction and supporting the people.
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Burt
la Follette
Hotel Proprietor Rescues Guest From Gas Incident
A hotel proprietor found a guest unconscious at Ti Hoya hotel on Sixth Street and Louisiana Avenue. The victim, later identified with letters to Charles F Crosby of Springfield, Mass, was hospitalized and reported out of danger. Police suspect an attempted burglary or foul play.
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Stradger
C Fraderich
Thampoonville
Meas
Ti' Hoya
Sixth Street
Lousiana Avenue
Charles F Crosby
Springfield
Mass
Culolds
Satisfied with escap es at Occoquan workhouse
Commissioner Rudolph said the percentage of escapes is small and only 3 of 4,293 inmates escaped. No investigation is planned. Judge Pugh asked the United States Attorney to investigate following escape reports involving Joseph Murray Ralph Sears and Joseph Waumaley.
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Rudolph
Orcoquan
Joseph Murray
Ralph Sears
Joseph Waumaley
Pugh
Police Court
United States
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