Hearing on gas bill features cost data and citizen views
A public hearing before District Commissioners on the Madison gas bill heard Washington Gas Light Company and Georgetown Gas Light Company representatives defend current pricing while promising detailed earnings statements. Several citizen groups urged cheaper gas, while some attendees urged caution to preserve revenue. others stressed need for thorough information before taking sides.
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Washington Gas Light Company
Georgetown Gas Light Company
Citzens
BR. EL Goldsborough
William PF. Hart
W. Riley Deeble
Georgetown
Citizens’ Associations
Unt
John Henry Brinkman
Central Labor Union
Mr. Goldsborough
Hoe
Charles S Bundy
Columbia Heights Citizens' Association
W. F. Gude
Business Men's Association
Petworth Citizens’ Association
3. Lambert
Brightwood Citizens’ Association
J. H. Brinkman
The
W P. Armstrong
North Washington Citizens' Association
W. A. H. Church
South Washington Citizens’ Association
E. H. Tucker
Northeast Washington Citizens' Association
J. E. Minnix
Anacostia Cittzens’ Association
A. & Hinnan
Policeman Lipscomb Suspended Over Boyle Shooting Case
Policeman J B Lipscomb suspended without pay by Commissioner West while the police trial board reviews the case. Maj Sylvester ordered the suspension as Lipscomb had pursued Daniel Boyle and others on Conduit Road after Boyle allegedly caused a disturbance. Boyle, 16, was shot in the knee during the pursuit and spent months in hospital on crutches.
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J. B. Lipscomb
Daniel Boyle
Maj. Silvéstar
West
J B Lipscomb
May Sylvester
Police Trial Board
Lipacomb
Lapscomb
Boyle
Lipscomb
Garfield Hospital to grade Schneider tract on Eleventh street
Commissioner Biddle urged Garfield Memorial Hospital be asked to grade the Schneider tract recently bought for hospital use on Eleventh street NW. Congress appropriated 50 000 for the land and the city paid the money but the grade has not been completed amid numerous complaints from the Columbia Heights Citizens Association about mud washing onto sidewalks. Lawyer Wharton E Lester urged hearings on permitting roller skating on sidewalks, a move the Commissioners will consider.
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Garfield
Biddle
Garfield Memorial Hospital
Schneider
Eleventh Street
Congress
Columbia Heights
Wharton E Lester
Lester & Price
A Great Big Hit in Marrying Mary at the Columbia
Marie Cahill stars in the Columbia engagement of Marrying Mary next week. William Courtleigh Eugene Cowles and the original Daly's Theater production complete with the famous long skirted chorus.
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Marie Cahill
Mary
Columbia
William Courtleigh
Eugene Cowles
Daly's ‘Theater
Commissioner backs three year incandescent lighting deal
Commissioner Macfarland defends the three year contract with the American Lighting Company for gas lighting, saying the move saves about 215 per lamp and over 16 000 annually. He notes bids were received and awarded while abroad and supports the decision as the lowest bidder.
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American Lighting Company
Macfarland
Distrikt
Baltimore
Smiths seek injunction against sale of furniture over usurious loan
Robert E. Smith and Jane N. Smith petition the District Supreme Court accusing J. Clinton Tribby of National Loan and Investment Company and P. Mitchell plus U.S. Marshal Aulick Palmer of selling household furniture under a disputed loan. Justice Anderson in Circuit Court No. 2 issued a rule to show cause. They allege a judgment by Justice Charles S. Bundy allows marshal to possess goods at 1281 Thirtythird Street NW last Wednesday, and claim they owe nothing and have paid Tribby 375 more in interest and bonuses than borrowed.
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District Supreme Court
Robert E. Smith
Jane N. Smith
J. Clinton Tribby
National Loan and Investment Company
P. ¥. Mitchell
United States
Aulick Palmer
Justice Anderson
Circuit Court
No. 2
Justice of the Peace
Charles S. Bundy
Thirty- Third Street
Smiths
Tribby
Hum
Revolver Theft Case Follows Police Court Arraignment
Louis Bricker twenty four was arraigned in Police Court before Judge Mulloway on housebreaking charges. Authorities testified revolvers stolen from Louis Hart’s hardware store were found on Bricker after Tuesday arrest by Detective Berman. Bricker held for grand jury under $1300 bond. Frank Young held under $500 bond for grand jury on similar charge after alleged Tuesday night jewelry theft from F O Lentz residence.
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Louis Bricker
Mulloway
Berman
Encker
Louis Hart
Seventh Street
Frank Young
Grand
Young
F. O. Lentz
Minth Street
Funeral of Samuel Groff Noted for Floral Tributes
The funeral for Samuel A. Groff, who died last Monday, was held at 2 pm from his 605 North Carolina Ave residence. Rev. George E. Maydwell and Rev. Dr Smith officiated as friends filled the house with floral tributes. Interment was private at Rock Creek Cemetery.
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Samuel A. Groff
North Carolina Avenue
George E. Maydwell
Waughn E. Church
Dr Smith
Grace M. E. Church
Rock Creek Cemetery
Buckner Clark
Geological Survey
Baltimore
Charles Buckner Clark
Eleventh Street
Herbert Scott Smith
St Margaret's Episcopal Church
Frank Sutton
Arthur Roberts
Joseph Wheat
Yancy Manning
City Bulletins Police Court Moves Today
The Police Court will shift this afternoon from its temporary headquarters at 407 Fifteenth Street Northwest to the new building at Sixth and D Streets Northwest. It is expected to open in the new location next Monday morning. New listings include sales notices for gas and electric light fixtures, various local merchants, and service ads.
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Police Court
407
Fifteenth Street
Sizth
D Streets
First Class Residences for Sale in Washington City
Real estate ads offer numerous Washington properties at various prices from 6 500 to 40 000. Listings highlight 9 to 16 rooms, hot water heat, brick and stone fronts, cellars, stables, and large grounds near Conn Ave Dupont Circle and 18th Street. Several homes boast modern construction, hardwood floors, and prime south or west exposures with blocks of 6000 square feet and up.
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Masc Ave
Connaye
Qat
Conneve
Dupont Circle
Locaton Fas
Connave
Army
Navy
Washington
Conn. Ave
Rocus
Califora Lovely Corner
Washington Heights
Conn, Ave
Harwood
Ieat
Baltimore Street
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House & Herrmann
Sts. N.W
C & P, Telephone Company
12Th Sf Nw
C. A. Muddiman & Co
I. Grosner
House of Kuppenheimer
John Moran & Co
Ivannoe
Sowena Pep Haphive
Madden
R. H. Goldsborough
Samuel Groff
E. Buckner Clark
Mount Vernon
Mt. Vernon Place
M. E Church South
Isaac D. Arnold
Willis B. Robinson
Cutten P Clark
Henry Knowles
George M Movie
City Bulletins
Brooks Co
Kentucky
Johnston's
Lacey & Co
F. Brooks Co
J. Georges & Son
Twe
Foot Specialists
Tid
Philadelphia
Hy. Sands
12Th St
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Eee
Rooma
Bevbaths
Connecticut
Gutof
Annioys CB
Qwnet
Macsava
Xia
Tstory
Masa Ave
Ith St
Troon
Cochran
St Airways
Stone & Fairfax
New York Avenue
Hite
Horn
Bath Street
Uth
You
9Th
13Th
New York Ave
14Th St
St. Nw
Mth St
35Th St
Columbia Telah
ToRisne
Stoc
7Th Street
Fourteenth Street
Heights
G. C. Spitzer
W. Frank Butt
G Streets
N.W
P.v
Fourteenth Street Heights
Benning Heights
Istics
W. Frank Butts
Massachusetts Avenue
Hudson’s New Variety Store
F Street
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th St. N. W
Penna. Ave
E4th
Washington Post
Victor E. Adler
7Th St
Mass. Ave
Mayer & CO
Sultana
BC Uneeda Biscuit
Our Congressional Coffee
Atlantic & Pacifier
Cor
Estyan
Merket
Hurger
Uneeda Biscuit
Hubbard Heating CO
Selinger’s
F St
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