Not Entitled to Pay Case Stirs Education Board Row
Auditor Garrison, citing Comptroller Tracewell, rules three dismissed teachers Anna J. Cooper J B Clark and John R Love are not entitled to current year salaries. He differentiates their status from Cardozo and notes salaries have been paid to successors Jackson Bruce and Shadd. Commissioners have not acted yet but likely will decline Congress deficiency request.
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John HB. Garrison
Anna J. Cooper
J. B. Clark
John R. Love
Thes
Board of Education
Congress
Tracewell
Cardozo
District Supreme Court
Cardozo Cane
Garrison
Francis L. Cardozo
Jackson
HC. Bruce
H. P.shadd
Prisoners May Draw Witness Fees
Corporation Counsel E H Thomas ruled that prisoners awaiting trial for an alleged offense are entitled to witness fees if called to testify Inmates in the workhouse convicted and under sentence are not paid such fees as their time is forfeited to the government The decision follows a note from Coroner Nevitt to the Commissioners asking about workhouse prisoners Entitled if detained awaiting trial or for lack of security for appearance.
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Corporation
E. H. Thomas
Nevitt
Corporation Counsel
Thomas
WANTS LONG BRIDGE BEAM FOR MEMORIAL
Col George R Dyer commander of the Twelfth Regiment of Infantry New York National Guard asks commissioners for a twelve foot beam from the Long Bridge now being demolished He notes his regiment first crossed the bridge in 1861 during the Bull Run retreat and wants a piece of the original structure as a memento A reply to Col Biddle led to Robert Farnham Pennsylvanias assistant engineer supervising the destruction arranging to send a timber piece to the regiment armory in New York City within days
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George R. Dyer
Twelfth Regiment of Infantry
New York National Guard
Long Bridge
Dyer
Bull Run
Biddle
Robert Far
Police Praise for Sixth Precinct Rescue at New Jersey Ave
Mrs A Buehne of 4283 New Jersey Avenue Northwest commends the Sixth precinct police for saving Mr and Mrs Chamberlodge from asphyxiation. She notes officers arrived within minutes and used energetic measures to rescue the elderly couple, well known in the neighborhood.
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A Buehne
New Jersey Avenue Northwest
Sixth Precinct
James Chamberledge
Buehne
West approves lamp on Brightwood Avenue loop station
Commissioner West backed Maj. Sylvester's plan to install an electric light on the west edge of Brightwood avenue in front of the loop waiting station for the Washington Railway and Electric Company. An existing light opposite the spot is insufficient, leaving the area dark as cars stop between lights. Steps to install the light are expected soon.
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West
Brightwood Avenue
Maj. Sylvester
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Brightwood Seeks Opening of Longfellow Street
Brightwood Park Citizens Association secretary A M Condra submitted a petition signed by a majority of residents and property owners asking the immediate opening of Longfellow Street between Brightwood Avenue and Colorado Avenue through the Whitecroft subdivision. Morris Hacker, superintendent of public roads, says Congress would need a special appropriation. papers to be filed for future Congressional estimates.
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A. M. Condra
Brightwood Park
Congress
Bath rooms a luxury opposed by loan company official
Henry W. Coffin of Washington Loan and Trust opposes a proposed rule requiring bath room facilities in rented dwellings at 10 to 15 dollars monthly. He argues higher rents would burden poor tenants and notes his own lack of baths abroad, recounting his family’s modest bathing practices.
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Henry W. Coffin
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Coffin
Furniture funding urged for new Police Court building
Judge I G Kimbell reports that Representative F P H Gillett will press for extra furniture funds for the Follee Court building at Sixth and D streets NW. Aided by Warshington Gardner, Gillett inspected both courts and found existing furniture insufficient. With $1.40 left of a $6,000 appropriation, the plan is to buy enough items to move in, awaiting a likely final deficiency bill later in session. The court may move in within a few days.
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I. G Kimbell
FP. H. Gillett
District of Columbia
Follee Court
Sixth and
D Streets
Kimball
Gillett
Warshington Gardner
Kimball Saya
Delay in Mrs May trial due to district attorney illness
The trial of Mrs Jennie L May for assault with a dangerous weapon against Lucien Cohen, a Marine Band member who died after being shot, is postponed two weeks because District Attorney Baker is ill from injuries suffered in last Sunday’s Terra Cotta wreck. The case hinges on the one year and day rule for murder charges and the office’s authority.
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Minesa
Jennie L. May
Lucien Cohen
Marine Band
Baker
Cohen
May
Policeman Sues Teacher for Slander in District Court
Edward L. Morris a Washington high school teacher faced a $10000 slander suit in the District Supreme Court by Policeman Sanford Emanuel. Emanuel alleges Morris accused him of stealing rolls from a stand at the O street market and hiding them in his coat, leading to a police trial and acquittal.
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Edward L. Morris
Washington
District Supreme Court
Sanford Emanuel
Mr. Morris
Policeman Emanuel
O Street
Emanuel
Police Trial Board
Splawn Sues Potomac Electric for 10000 Damages
Thomas Splawn filed in the District Supreme Court a suit against Potomac Electric Power Company for 10000 damages for injuries from an alleged improper undulation on company wires. He says on January 5, 1908 he was shocked while working on a school roof near Holy Trinity Church on N street near Thirty-fifth Street, and suffered burns and injuries.
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Thomas Splawn
Potomac Electric Power Company
Car Company Sued for Ten Thousand in District Court
William H. Ray sues Capitol Traction Company in the District Supreme Court for 10000 damages after a collision with a company car and a wagon he rode in on October 22, 1906 at Ti and Thirteenth street northwest. Ray, employed by W. B. Mosen & Bons, claims negligence by company employees caused the crash.
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Capitol Traction Company
District Supreme Court
William H. Ray
Ray
W. B. Mosen & Bons
Thirteenth Street
First Class Residences for Sale in Washington Area
A lengthy classified layout offers numerous upscale houses west of 20th street and north of Mass Ave. priced from under 40,000 up to 39,875, with 10 to 18 rooms, hot water heat, brick and stone facades, stables, and new or well finished interiors. Locations include Conn Ave, Dupont Circle, Mass Ave near 18th, Washington Heights, and Baltimore Street with frontages and multiple baths.
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20Th
Mass. Ave
Mass Ave
18Th St
Baltimore Street
Bargain Washington corner residence offered under value
Attractive new corner residence west of Conn are in the army and newy section with 12 rooms 2 baths hot water heat electric gas lightings spark ing tubes beautiful mantels tiled fireplaces double floors 3 bay windows priced around 13000 with a prior 10000 trust forcing sale in a growing Washington neighborhood two other large offers listed includes 13500 1518500 and 13000 for a Sailor owned occupancy dwelling near Conn Ave R A modern brick and stone dwelling at 3000 price with hot water full bath reception hall dining room kitchen on one floor and two baths seek buyers quickly
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Conn
Ave
Qat
Seoom
16Th
Pete Hones
Washington Heights
Eidanes
Conn, Ave
Army and Newy
Washington
Conn. Ave
Narlor
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the Marine Band
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Fst
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Memento
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New Street
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Delancy Hicks
Norfolk
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ASES
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City Bulletins
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14Th & I
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J. J. Ghorges & Son, Inc
Great Bear
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Great Bear Spring Water Co
Ith
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St. C
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Connecticut
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Dupont Circle
Columbia Heights
Iowa
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Ington Heights
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Loeb & CO
John G. Espey
N. W
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Messrs. Kerngood & Frudenthal
Baltimore
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Washington D.C
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Massachusetts Avenue
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