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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
21
Opinion expresses that the plan would be costly and slow to reverse. It notes business on the north side of the street would suffer if the south side blocks are bought, possibly forcing a merchant to move after many years of steady trade.
In a probate court yesterday Justice Gould admitted the will of Norman Galt of Galt & Brothers Jewelers and granted letters testamentary to his widow Edith Boiling Galt. The estate valued at a quarter of a million includes personalty stock in trade and real estate. debts run about 1000. The widow married April 30, 1896, at Wytheville Virginia. A son died in infancy and other heirs are named in the petition.
Residents flood Commission Macfarland with opinions on a proposed cat tax and tax changes. Support comes from Dr D M McPherson Henry M Lintz Mrs B Klakring M K White while opponents include R Macomb Miss M A Peet Miss Clara Burroughs and Miss Beth Fitzhugh among others. Other letters oppose dog tax increases or reduce feline charges.
Commissioners Macfarland and Morrow attend as they review the next fiscal year estimates totaling 103,591,655 for ordinary appropriations with 3,770 for sinking fund and 3,201,350 for extraordinary improvements. Commissioner West misses due to illness while United States contribution could bring the total to about Mind SA.82.00, and treasury advances since 19 provide intraordinary improvements totaling 5,638,971 through six years of District funding.
The Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade form a joint committee to pursue a merger of the two organizations. Chairman Lararr notes a Wednesday session with other committee members while opposing views are raised by Rater. Henderson and Belson lead allied factions as the panel prepares to confer with the Lot trade group.
A stockholders meeting of the Wiremen company was held with Fidel Davis presiding and William Coumany of M Hoffman casting votes. Dr. George C L Oher served as secretary as discussions focused on perpetual organization and stock details of the firm.
Financial shortfall delays the opening of the links from May 1 to July 1 as funds are sought. Existing expenditures total much of the project. a further £2081 inclusion was urged by an urgency deficiency bill but not approved. If not funded, the course will not open as soon as hoped.
Health inspectors report overcrowding and poor ventilation at the Agricultural Department seed room located at Fourteenth and B streets southwest. The room 98 by 34 by 19 feet houses 98 women workers. Commissioner Macfarland approved Dr. Woodward's recommendation to bring the matter to the Secretary of Agriculture and seek remedial action.
Chief Engineer Belt of the fire department said that horseless fire engines are not ready substitutes for the local apparatus. An investigation of auto tires was requested by Commissioner Mackerland. Belt found that in Boston and Hartford propeller engines are used and steam engines are unsuitable for Washington. He warned that rear wheels with spokes could tear asphalt, especially in summer.
The plan to extend Girard Street west to Fifteenth Street is recommended by the Commissioners to Representative Smut, aiming to bridge the gap between Fourteenth and Sixteenth streets via Grand Fifteenth and Fuller streets. The extension would require removing a cement garage and a frame building, with passive condemnation of unimproved property estimated around $114.
A district bill to raise plumbers and gas fitters license fees for a five year term with renewal options has been forwarded to Representatives. The measure grants commissioners authority to set licensing rules and revoke master licenses. Also urged is a hearing for W M Dunawin’s appeal from a police trial board ruling and fine.
George T. Dunlop president of Capital Traction Co died February at his Georgetown home. Estate valued about 1 163 000 with executors Mrs Emily Redin Dunlop and G Thomas Dunlop seeking probate. Will provides monthly allowances for widow Mrs Dunlop and children. Trust set for American Security and Trust Co and Union Yeast Co.
The notices report probate actions for several individuals including Ferdinand Miller and Mrs Margaret Miller, with estates of 82 Seventh Street and other properties placed in trust for widows, plus details of bequests to children and relatives. Executors named include Mr Mer and Join Langhrice, with Mrs Eva No Lytle and Mrs Teresa Drew mentioned among heirs. The lengthy docket lists additional probate filings for Mrs Eviger Newyarr, Fred Newsalk, Stockton Lytle, Lucy S. Doolittle, and Mrs Susan T. Mitchel, among others, detailing residencies, beneficiaries, and trustee arrangements.
William Churchill was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary by Justice Stafford of the Matriet Supreme Court for discharging firearms in public streets and threatening two colored men. On December 30 he stood at 488 Culnourne court southwest and fired at John Teuston, narrowly grazing his neck, and also fired on Henry Scart as he was pursued.
Daniel Abbott, a colored man, faces first degree murder charges for the August 14, 1907 killing of day Brown. Testimony before Justice Brafford contends Abbott acted in self defense while government witnesses describe a stabbing during a barroom quarrel. Additional items note a car conductor lawsuit, local ads, and various product promotions.
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