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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
14
Opinion expresses belief purchases would be necessary and that it would be many years before business on the north side regains volume if south side blocks are bought. A merchant may move.
Justice Gould admitted the will of Norman Galt of Galt & Brothers to probate and granted letters testamentary to his widow Edith Boiling Galt. The estate, valued at about a quarter million, includes personalty, stock in trade, and real estate, with debts around 1000.
Letters and communications flood Commissioner Macfarland as he weighs a proposed cat tax and car count limits. Supporters from Washington DC address streets near Fifteenth and New Jersey avenues while opponents list residents on streets like North Capitol and Euclid. The pile builds as interim Commissioner West recovers in Providence.
Commissioners Macfarland and Morrow attend the annual budget conference with the House Appropriations subcommittee, noting ordinary appropriations of 103,591,655 dollars, sinking fund 3,770 dollars, and extraordinary improvements 3,201,350 dollars. Revenue estimates and federal contributions are discussed, with prior Treasury advances and six year totals cited.
The Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade plan a merger of their two groups. Wallace Henderson and Jackson H Belson head committees racing to align with the Lotebrade group. Members include D S Callahan and AMON Tb Mbert among others, meeting in Wennerbiy after noon.
A stockholders meeting of the Wiremen’s Washington and Georgewwn stock company was held to form a perpetual organization. The gathering, presided over by Fidel Davis, elected William Coumany and M. Hoffman as presidents with Dr. George CL Oher serving as secretary. The meeting addressed stock distribution across 16 stores and outlined ongoing corporate duties.
Due to cash shortages the links opening, once set for May 1, may be postponed to July 1. About £2081 more is needed, funded by an urgency deficiency bill but not yet approved in the regular appropriation. If not included, the club likely cannot open as planned.
Health inspectors report the seed building at Fourteenth and B Streets SW is overcrowded with 98 women employed in a room 48 by 34 by 19 feet, poorly ventilated and lit. Dr. Woodward urged the Commissioners to notify the Secretary of Agriculture and seek remedial action. Commissioner Macfarland approved the recommendation.
Chief Engineer Belt of the fire department stated yesterday that horseless fire engines are not yet a reliable substitute for current apparatus. An investigation of auto fire apparatus at Commissioner Mackeralnd's request found that in Boston and Hadford propeller engines are in use but are steam powered and unsuitable for Washington due to rear wheels causing road damage, especially in summer.
The Pref of a bit for extending Girard Street has been recommended by Commissioners to Representative Smut, chair of the House District Committee. Girard now extends 760 feet west of Whurteenth Street. extension aims to reach Fifteenth Street, adding a route between Fourteenth and Sixteenth Streets via Grand, Fifteenth, and Fuller streets. The plan notes a cement garage and a frame building to be removed, with only unimproved property needed, estimated at about $114.
District commissioners forwarded a bill to raise plumbers and gas fitter license fees to cover licensing costs. The measure authorizes revocation for master plumbers and gas fitters and would allow rules governing examinations. A separate hearing recommendation involves W M Dunawin appealing a police trial board ruling and fine, date pending.
The estate of George T. Dunlop president of the Can Traction Company, who died at his Georgetown home, is valued around 1.163 million with real estate, cash and securities. Executors Mrs Emily Redin Dunlop and G Thomas Dunlop request probate and guardianship for Mrs Tilons nine sons. The will provides monthly allowances to Mrs Dunlop and the children and places the estate in trust with American Security and Trust Company and Union Yeast Company.
Probate notices reveal Ferdinand Miller estate at 82 Seventh Street and local heirs Charles F Miller Francs Miller Miller and W J Miller. Widow Margaret Miller receives trust for life. Other estates include Mary Keating Eviger Newyarr Teresa Drew and Lucy S N Doolittle. Beneficiaries include Fred Newsalk and Doolittle heirs.
William Churchill received a six year penitentiary sentence from Justice Stafford of the Matriet Supreme Court for discharging firearms in public streets and menacing two colored men. The incident occurred December 30 at 488 Cullnoune Court Southwest where a shot grazed John Teuston and Churchill fired at Henry Scart, who was later captured.
Daniel Abbott colored charged with murder for killing day Brown on August 14 1907. Trial before Justice Brafford. Government witnesses testified Abbott stabbed Brown during a bar quarrel claiming self defense.
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