Gas price debate before District Commissioners in Washington
At a public hearing before the District Commissioners on the Maddden gas bill, representatives of Washington Gas Light and Georgetown Gas Light explain current production costs and revenue concerns while citizens and labor groups press for cheaper gas. Goldsborough promises a detailed earnings statement. multiple associations call for careful study before any pace toward lower rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Gas Light Company
Georgetown Gas Light Company
R. H Goldsborough
Winer
Jam F. Hart
W. Riley Deeble
Galisborough
Shree
Ohn
Henry Brinkman
Central Labor Union
Committee of Three
Goldsborough
Washington
Makea
Charles S Bundy
Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association
W. F. Gude
Business Men’s Association
Petworth Citizens’ Association
Policeman Lipscomb Suspended Over Boyle Shooting
Major Sylvester recommends suspension without pay of Folleeman J B Lipscomb who shot Daniel Boyle after a pursuit on Conduit road. The case awaits the police trial board final report with evidence deemed sufficient for suspension. Boyle, 16, was seriously wounded and required months of hospital care and crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Lipscomb
Daniel Boyle
Trial Board
Maj. Sylvester
West
Folleeman
J B Lipscomb
Sylvester
Police Trial Board
Lilpacomb
Lipscomb
Boyle
Garfield Hospital to be notified on tract grading
Garfield Memorial Hospital may receive notice to grade the Schneider tract along Eleventh Street NW recently purchased for hospital use. Congress appropriated $50 for the land, to be released after grading. the grade has not yet been done amid sidewalk mud concerns from Columbia Heights residents. A roller skating protest by Wharton B Lester of Lester and Price calls for public hearing, which the Commissioners will hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Biddle
Garfield Memorial Hospital
Schneider
Eleventh Street
Congress
Columbia Heights
Wharton B Lester
Lester & Price
Great Big Hit at the Columbia Next Week
Marie Cahill presents Marrying Mary at the Columbia with William Courtleigh, Eugene Cowles and Daly's theater production featuring the famed long-skirted chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Cahill
Mary
Columbia
William Courtleigh
Eugene Cowles
Daly's ‘Theater
Macfarland backs three year lighting contract for district
Commissioner Macfarland defended the three year incandescent lighting contract with the American Lighting Company noting it saves money. He stated the deal amounts to about 215 dollars per lamp and over 16 thousand dollars annually, rewarding the district with the lowest bid.
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American Lighting Company
Macfarland
Baltimore
Usury Accusations In Petition To Block Seizure
Robert E. Smith and Jane N. Smith petition the District Supreme Court seeking an injunction to stop J. Clinton Tribby of National Loan and Investment Company and others from selling household furnishings. Justice Anderson's court issued a rule to show cause. The petition alleges unjust seizure after a judge’s judgment and claims $75 extra paid in interest and bonuses beyond the loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Robert E. Smith
Jane N. Smith
J. Clinton Tribby
National Loan and Investment Company
P. ¥. Mitchell
United States
Aulick Palmer
Anderson
Circuit Court
No. 2
Justice of the Peace
Charles S. Bundy
Thirtythird Street
Smiths
Tribby
Bricker Held for Grand Jury on Housebreaking Charge
Louis Bricker aged twenty four was arraigned in Police Court before Judge Mulloway on a housebreaking charge. Police said revolvers stolen from Louis Harte’s Seventh street hardware store were found on him after Tuesday arrest by Detective Berman. Bricker is bound over for grand jury at 1500 dollars. Frank Young also held for grand jury on similar charge for allegedly stealing jewelry valued at 13 dollars from F C Lentz residence on Minti street Northwest Tuesday night.
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Louis Bricker
Mulloway
Berman
Bricker
Louis Harte
Seventh Street
Frank Young
Grand
Young
F. C. Lentz
Minti Street
Funeral Notices for Groff Clark and Mount Vernon Men
Funeral services were held for Samuel A. Groff at his North Carolina avenue home with Reverends Maydwell and Smith officiating. Interment was private in Rock Creek Cemetery. E Buckner Clark of the Geological Survey died at a Baltimore apartment and was buried at Rock Creek Cemetery. pallbearers included several Geological Survey members. Mt Vernon Place M E Church South Men’s Society held a social meeting with recitations by local readers and refreshments served, concluding with ice cream for dessert.
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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
E. Buckner Clark
Geological Survey
Baltimore
Charles Buckner Clark
Eleventh Street
Herbert Scott Smith
St Margaret's Episcopal Church
Friemis
Hock Creek Cemetery
Frank Sutton
Arthur
Mount Vernon
Police Court Moves Today to New Building
The Police Court shifts from temporary HQ at 407 Fifteenth Street NW to the new site at Sixth and D Streets NW, with opening planned for next Monday morning. Local businesses advertise cut prices on gas and electric fixtures, plumbing, chiropody services, and Baltimore style cake offers as the neighborhood markets and services read like a city bulletin.
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Fifteenth Street
Sixth
D Streets
HE. F. Brooks Co
Kentucky
Sugax
Johnston's
Georges
First Class Residences Auctioned Across Tremont City
Real estate notice details multiple properties west of 2nd street and north of Mans Avenue. Listings include 16 room modern dwellings with 3 baths, large stables, and stone fronts on Massage and Conn ave areas. Prices range to 26 000 with terms, boasting hot water heat and coveted locations near Dupont Circle and fashionable districts.
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Dupont Circle
16Th St
Spectacular Washington area real estate bargain list
An extensive ad offers numerous houses and details in Washington areas west of Conn Ave. listings include 8 to 14 rooms, hot water heat, baths, tiled fireplaces, and brick and stone construction. Prices range from 3,000 to 18,500 with trusts of up to 12,000 noted. many homes tout corner lots, modern amenities, and proximity to Dupont Circle and downtown. Numerous properties promise dramatic savings, favorable terms, and quick sale potential.
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Connave
Army
Navy
Washington
Acta
Conn. Ave
Washington Heights
New
Gonn
Ave
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Saks & Company
Penna
Sts
N.W
Discount
Loeb & CO
Pa. Ave
C. A. Muddiman & Co
I. Grosner
House of Kuppenheimer
John Moran & Co. Coalers
POST
Niewara
Madden
Samuel Groff
Deasert
City Bulletins
Philadelphia
11Th St
H. E Sands
12Th St
C. Mnuddiman & Co
D. J. Kaufman
Bell
H. A
Connaye
Q St
Corner
SIA
Jouss
Oh Het
Ee Dwilling
Ron Wa Circle
Bonnaian T
Pear Pres
Ayo
Califor
Beth
Gless
Baltimore Street
Ington
Stone & Fairfax
New York Avenue
Horn
Ziv
14Th Street
Wade
9Th
13Th
New York Ave
At Et
St. Nw
Mih St
Columbia ‘Holgheas
St. x .W
Agoth
3Th St
7Th Street
Fourteenth Street
Heights
G. C. Spitzer
Beene
Batt Home Life
15Th
G Streets
Fourteenth Street Heights
Benning Heights
Isaacsea
W. Frank Butts
Manag
Massachusetts Avenue
Hudson's New Variety Store
F Street
Potomac Electric Power Co
Lath St
Penna. Ave
14Th St
The
Washington Post
Victor E. Adler
Fen Per Cent Clothing House
7Th St
Corner of
Mass
Mayer & CO
Sultana
Uneeda Biscuit
Our
Congressional
Gress
Atlantic & Pacific
Huriger
Sey
Hubbard
Selinger’s
Fst
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