Three Bills Opposed Point Out Other Cities
District Commissioners urged Congress to reject three bills reallocating and expanding the board of education. They argue a seven member panel suffices, citing Boston and Cleveland examples, and oppose President appointment of the board. Amendments proposed but they disapprove passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committees of Congress
Board of Education
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Toledo
Schenectady
Supreme Court of the United States
District of Columbia
Congress
Typhoid Cases Improve as Week Ends with Decline
Typhoid fever dropped to seventeen new recoveries in the week ending last Saturday leaving eighty two still under treatment. Smallpox one case discovered and three discharged bringing quarantine to seventeen. Deaths totaled 105 with pneumonia leading causes followed by consumption and heart disease. births numbered eighteen with mixed white and negro counts.
Woman Loses Damage Suit against Market Company
A Circuit Court jury in No. 2 returned a verdict for the Northern Market Company and the District of Columbia in the O Dwyer versus Northern Market case. Mrs Dwyer, injured on Seventh Street near the Street Market in August 1967, claimed a fall caused by lettuce leaves on the sidewalk and sought 10000 dollars. The District joined alleged sidewalk negligence. A prior trial ended with a defense verdict. on appeal the Court of Appeals ordered a new trial. The second trial concluded yesterday with another defense verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane O'Dwyer
Northern Market Company
District of Columbi
Seventh Street
Oowser
Court of Appeals
Home for Volunteers bill to buy Schuetzen Park
A Senate committee reviews bill 44 to purchase Schuetzen Park as a home for volunteer Union soldiers and sailors. Commissioners back the measure if funds are drawn from District revenues, noting the home would serve nonresident men while residents would be ineligible, and arguing municipal funds should not be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Schuetzen Park
Funis
Wills Offered for Probate Involving Johnson Keys Estates
Mary A Bridges Johnson and Mary A Bridges Johnson wills filed for probate. Thomas S Surgeon named sole heir and executor in Johnson will dated December 7, 1944. Charles W Keys 1893 will names wife Katie M M Keys as sole beneficiary and executrix. Senior men fight bay window case. Charles Heys seeks injunction in District Supreme Court against Lewis Smoot over bay window at 209 Wyoming Ave. Pinehurst Golf Tournament offers reduced Seaboard rates January 11 17 with return by January 24. office at 1421 Pa Ave NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Surgeon
Mary A. Johnson
Mary A. Bridges
Charies W. Keys
Katie M. M. Keys
Charles H. Heys
District Supreme Court
Lewis E. Smoot
Wyoming Avenue
Pinehurst
Seaboard Air Linery
Pa. Ave
Praise for fireman bravery after Seventh Street crash
Chief Belt forwarded the official report on Engine No. 3s accident at Seventh and H streets northeast during a fire response. Eyewitness Dr D E Wiber praises the driver Henry Lambert for his calm, brave conduct before being thrown from the seat as the engine struck a tree. Lambert suffered a fractured rib and leg and hip bruises. machinery was badly twisted. machinist T M Robinson notes a shortage of reserve apparatus with only two engines available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Belt
Seventh
Helt
Henry Lambert
D. E. Wiber
Seventh Street
Lambert
T. M. Robinson
Belt
Libby Prison Door Craft and Key Exhibit in Washington Saloon
The Libby prison front door, a six by three and a half foot pine plank, is on display at Theodore G. Stoner’s on Pennsylvania Avenue. Owned by William A. Mountcastle, the door bears inmate carvings and a rusted old lock. A Thirtieth New York veteran showed a matching key and a checkerboard carved by prisoners completes the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby Prison
Theodore G. Stoner
Pennsylvania Avenue
Chicago
Richmond
William A. Mountcastle
Brightwood
Sy. W. Mundy
Ind
J. A. Smith
New. H. Art
Defosier
SR. Waxman
N. Y
Thirtieth New York Volunteers
Washington
Stoner
Mountcastle
Libby
Freed on insanity plea in forgery case near Alexandria
Whitney J. Hall former Justice Department messenger was acquitted by Justice Gould's court on grounds of insanity after forging L M Blackford's name to a 2500 dollar check drawn on Commercial National Bank. Witnesses including Dr A B Witte testified to odd behavior and unprovoked assaults. Separate caveat filed against James Storey will alleging mental incapacity at execution. Seaboard Florida Limited trains run daily from Washington to St Augustine with Pullman service and dining cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney J. Hall
Department of Justice
Trade-Making Sale Offers Wide Range of Suits
Our Trade-mak ing Sale presents a broad selection of the season’s best selling suits at honest reductions. Prices include many tiers from 12.85 to 30 dollars, with tuxedo suits available at 25 dollars.
Piano Chance of a Lifetime at Pfeiffer's Warerooms
Bargain piano sale at 1328 F Street where upright pianos from $109 and $118 are offered. Large shipments arrived late for holidays, forcing aggressive clearance of standard makes with some slightly used instruments. All pianos fully warranted and delivered free with one year of free tuning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeiffer
F Street
Washington
Raiiroads
JUSTICES TO CHANGE COURTS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1
Beginning February 1 a reassignment of the justices of the District Supreme Court will be made. Chief Justice Clabaiagh will preside in Courty Court No. 1 and in the Bankruptcy Court. Justice Stafford remains in Equity Court No. 2. Justice Gould moves to Criminal Court No. 1. Justice Parnard to Criminal Court No. 2. The Great courts will be divided between Justices Anderson and Wight. District Court and lunacy proceedings overseen by Justice Barnard.
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District Supreme Court
Clabaiagh
Courty Court No
Bankruptcy
Justice Stafford
Equity Court
Justice Gould
Criminal Court No
Justice Parnard
Anderson and
Wight
District Court
Barnard
New Building Company Incorporated in City
The Riddick Building Company is formed with capital stock of 20000. Incor partners include L. G. Warfield L. I. McGee F. L. Ward B Hertz and James Heil ly. Also promotion notices for tours to California Mexico Florida and Europe by Raymond Whitcomb Co. Sues Husband for Maintenance Nora F Mulvihill seeks support from Michael J Mulvihill in District Supreme Court. Divorce action dates back to April 39 1882 and involves four children. Fire sale prices offered by C A Muddiman & Co following a store fire. Various furniture lighting and shoe deals advertised. Doody 1304 N Cap and others selling wines and esquires for receptions. Divorce granted to Daniel Craney against Lula Craney for desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Building Company Incorporated
Riddick Building Company
L. G. Warfield
L. I. McGee
F. L. Ward
B. ¥. Hertz
James Heilly
California
Mexico
Florida
Europe
Raymond &Itcomb Company
Raymond & Whitcomb Co
Chestnut St
Phila
Nora F. Mulvihill
District Supreme Court
Michael J. Mulvihill
HE. Hilton Jackson
C. A. Muddiman & Co
12Th St
G St
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Saks
Kerseys
Viennas
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenues
Massachusetts Avenue
Aero Nra Arete
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Gov
Mayer & CO
Johnson Brothers
F St
Main
S.W
J. T. Walker Sons
10Th Street
N. W
Home Savings Bank
7Th and
Mass. Ave
House
Market Company
District
Home For the Volunteers
Schuetzen
Srery
McGuire
Ta Sringrors
Loppenheimer
Ninth St
James P. Storey
James Storey
J. H. Adrisang
Seaboard Florida Limited
South
St. Augustine
D. J. Kaufman
Penn. Ave
Piano
National Capital Brewing Co
OF the National Art Association
F Street Northwest
Co. H. Luengene
Herrmann
Sts. N. W
City Bulletins
Cai
Hotel Vunnsen
la Carte
J. T. D. Pyles
la. Ave
M. Patterson
N. Y, Ave
Kramer's
I St. Nw
Keene's
St. Nw
P. Tk. Moran
Geta
Daniel Craney
Lula Craney
Campbell Carrington
8. D. Truitt
Craney
Adler
7Th St. and
Mass. Ave. N. W
Victor E. Adler
Ocossisuress Vivienw
9Th St
Selinger’s
A. Eberly’s Sons
7Th St
J. Maury Dove
TN. W
S. W
Ruekala
Washington Gas Light
10Th St. N. W
Aee
Eoee St
CERES
Todd
Smithfield
Magruder’s
Wines
Connecticut Ave
Kst
Arlington Carbon
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
la. Ave. N.W
D St
Hubbard Heating Co
A. Herman’s Sons Co
Edo
Hornais
Congressional
Java
Atlantic & Pacific Teaco
Boaeker
Lafayette St
Bewark
Drehive
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