New Site for Market Regents Request Change
Smithsonian officials seek to discontinue using B Street north of the National Museum as a market. Col. W C Haskell proposes temporary portable sheds in a marked square between Tenth and Twelfth streets to shelter farmers and customers while the museum area is completed. Commissioners weigh Haskell plan as Regents recommendations prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsonian
National Museum
Col
Haskell
Ninth
Twelfth Streets
Smithsonian Institution
W. C. Haskell
Sealer
Weighta and Measures
Twelfth
Tenth
Eleventh
Little Bay Eets
Macfarland
Col. Haskell
Garrick Club Loses Liquor License Renewal
The excise board rejected the Garrick Club's liquor license renewal for the current fiscal year citing noncompliance with excise laws. Remaining open until February 1, the club may pursue a license renewal. Albert B. Shoemaker of the Anti-Saloon League urged denying the license, criticizing membership fees and club purpose. A hearing for the Chamberlain Club is scheduled this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrick Club
Excl
Albert B. Shoemaker
Antisulaon League
Fire Chief Recommends Higher Forage Budget
Fire Chief Wagner urged commissioners to raise the forage estimate for the department in the next fiscal year from 26000 to 29300 dollars. He noted horses cost 10.75 dollars per head monthly and warned of a 4 dollar deficit this year. The department plans more horses to equip two houses under construction, with Commissioner Macfarland forwarding the issue to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Macfarland
Congress
Surgeons Examined for Promotions in Marine Service
Examinations began yesterday at the public health and marine hospital service building for promotion to passed assistant surgeon and for admission as assistant surgeons. The ten day tests will determine successful candidates, with results announced about three weeks hence. Board chaired by Surgeon G W Stoner and including Joseph Goldberger and B S Warren. Six vying for assistant surgeon and four for passed assistant surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
G W. Stoner
Joseph Goldberger
B. S. Warren
Rural Routes and Petitions in 1908 Report
The Fourth Assistant Postmaster General’s December 1908 report shows 39,570 rural routes operated by 3,441 carriers with 650 routes served three times a week. By January 2, 1909, 58,622 petitions for service were received, 16,585 adverse reports made, and 1.89 percent of petitions pending. five assigned for establishment February 1, 1909, leaving 1,893 not acted upon.
Correction on Fire Loss at Housewares Store
The fire losses at the Housewares Store, 92 F Street Northwest, were settled yesterday between insurers and the proprietors. A previous report misnamed the store as Hudson Variety. the Elongowares Store, opened less than three months ago, carries a full line of high class housewares and expects to reopen for business in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Street
Hudson Variety Store
Wwe
Suit Filed Over Dismissal From National Cathedral School
Mrs. Abram Sharp Smith sues the National Cathedral School alleging dismissal for refusing to sing a solo, claiming a contract for music instruction only. She seeks 1600 damages and threatens further suits against school officials. Faculty deny the firing to be for the stated reasons and note a three week tenure with a compensation offer made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cathedral School For
Guis
Abram Sharp Smith
District Supreme Court
Sony Os
L.P. Loving
Inspected Rooming Houses to Enforce Overcrowding Rules
The District health office begins inspections of tenement and lodging houses to enforce overcrowding regulations. Saturday night surveys found overcrowding in four houses and some rooms housing fewer than legal occupants. Placards will note room occupancy by daybreak and follow-up visits are planned to ensure compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Health Office
Health Department
Washington
Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Mother Demands Child in Court Battle Over Custody
Justice Job Barnard faces a custody decision this afternoon over the ten year old child of Mrs. Katherina Binder Jacobi. Five years ago Mrs. Binder Jacobi placed the child with Anna Kane at 459 I Street Northwest as the mother could not care for her. Now Binder Jacobi, married to a wealthy Rochester man, seeks to reclaim the child while Kane says she will strive to keep the girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job Barnard
District Supreme Court
Katherina Binder-Jacobi
Binder-Jacobi Maces
Anna M. Kane
Mrs. Binder-Jacobi
Rochester
Mrs. Kane
Saya
Convicted of Robbery in Washington Suburb
Thomas B. Smith, colored, was convicted of stealing $30 from Ann Quain, an aged widow in New Bern, D C. Justice Gould remanded him to jail awaiting sentence. The December 6 theft occurred after Smith entered Quain’s suburban home and grabbed a Moncey bug containing the money, while Moran slept on the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Smith
Ann Quain
Newbern
D. C
Gould
Smith
Mrs. Quain
Washington
Willam Moran
Motor Cyclists Exempted in City Regulations
City bulletin notes that on Commissioner West’s recommendation the age limit of 18 for operating motor bicycles is lifted. Amid ads for groceries, oysters, whiskey, and a funeral, street chatter and commerce fill the page as local notes mix with promotions and services. The MacNulty funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon at 1 from 253 Tilden avenue. friends are invited. Local ads boast value, groceries, and household goods from J. T. Pyles’ stores and others, with various vendors and products advertised citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Johnson
York River
McDonald
Harvey's
MacNulty
Ace. MacNulty
Col
W. A. MacNulty
Tilden Avenue
Foundation letter denies weak foundations for Municipal building
James L. Parsons contractor to the new Municipal building writes Commissioner Macfarland denying Senator Nelson’s claim of inadequate foundations. He states the foundations are adequate to sustain the superstructure indefinitely and asks press publication to prevent misrepresentation of his views.
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Hong
7 Macfarland
James L. Parsons
Macfarland
Nelson
Senate
Municipal Building Ag
Mgefar- Jang
Parsons
Nelson Friday
United States Senate
Municipal
Petty Offenders Punished In Police Court
John Hroadus, a Negro, 23, arraigned on charges of grabbing Mrs Flora Dill’s purse near New Jersey and Delaware avenues. Held on 3 bond for grand jury. Novel Shepard convicted of stealing brass spigots from a vacant house near M and Titth streets and jailed 150 days or $60 fine. Sohmny Murry jailed 15 days for disorderly conduct after trouble at Gospel Mission. Reginald Jenkins fined for violating game lane after shooting rabbits in Potomac park. carrying concealed weapons case dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hroadus
Flora
Sohmny
Murry
Reginald Jenkins
Jenkins
Potomac Park
Entered Bankrupt: D Frank Parker Files Voluntary Petition
D Frank Parker a 1335 G street NW stationery dealer filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the District Supreme Court listing assets of 3402.32 and liabilities of 316878.47. Unsecured creditors include Dobler Meedge and Hershbere Art. Hudson Variety owners Ri ard IL and Bertha R Hudson filed involuntary bankruptcy against the firm claiming 26000 debt and 10000 stock value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Frank Parker
G Street
District Supreme Court
Dobler Meedge Company
Hershbere Art Company
Wiliam J. Ambrose
Hudson Variety
Pennsylvitia Avenue
Riard IL
Bertha R
Cotton Will Is Filed After Former AG’s Death
The will of John B. Cotton, ex Assistant Attorney General, who died January 6, leaves his entire Maine real estate and books to his widow Amanda G L F Cotton. He directs her to divide with daughter Ethel Bradbury Carlisle as she sees fit. Lida C. Tullock is named chief beneficiary in Frances B E Wadleigh’s will, filed for probate. Charles G. Morris of Munroe, Michigan, receives a small bequest. William P. Tullock acts as executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Cotton
Amanda G L. F. Cotton
Cotton
Ethel Bradbury Carlisle
Lida C. Tullock
Frances BE. Wadleigh
Maine
Charles G. Morris
Munroe, Mich
William P. Tullock
Pond
Tablet to Thomas J. Sullivan Authorized by Treasury
Secretary Cortelyau of the Treasury granted permission for a memorial tablet in the new Bureau of Engraving and Printing building honoring Thomas J. Sullivan longtime bureau director at his death. The tablet, funded by subscription, will be crafted by a prominent New York sculptor and display his head and bust with an inscription.
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Cortelyau
Treasury Department
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Thomas J. Sullivan
Bureau
Department
United States
New York
Sullivan
Lincoln Centenary Plans by Clergymen Joint Meeting
Clergymen from all denominations met at the Young Men's Christian Association to outline Lincoln centenary services for February 12. A three member committee led by Rev. Dr. J. J. Muir will visit District commissioners to seek official cooperation and further meetings were planned to finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Abraham Lincoln
J. J. Muir
Temple Baptist Church
Simon
Robert M. Morse
Foundry Methodist Church
Lincoln
Muir
Hale
Senate
Eighth Street
Memorial Church
Church of the Covenant
Hieir
Police Commissioners revoke special policemen at stations
The commissions of C C Barry James R Smith F W Wenzel and Albert Kirchner as special policemen at the Washington Asylum and C L Platz at Union Station are revoked. William Riley succeeds Platz and Marey N Tune is appointed special policeman for duty at the United States fight commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.c.barry
James R. Smith
F. W.wenzel
Albert Kirchner
Washington Asylum
C.L. Platz
Tthe Union Station
William Riley
Platz
Marey
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Saks Clothing
Saka & Company
Pennsylvania Ave
Seventh Street
Mr. Merchant
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th Street
U W
Washington Gaslight
Tenth Street
Warner
Gratetal Puente
Safe Die
Warner Bite Cure Company
Roenester, Sly
Moatin
Peathia
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Inter-Ocean Building
Ninth Street N. W
R. P. Andrews Paper CO
la. Ave
N. W
Keeley
Keeley Institute
North Capitol Street
Washington, D.C
Colum
Maryland
Munyon
Heh
House & Herrmann
Anu
Mhiean
Georges & Son, Inc
Foot Specialists
MN. W
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Friedlander Bros
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
St. NW
Phlone Main
Excise Board
Sues Cathedral School
Health Office
City Bulletins
Lynn Haven Bays
Phila
John T. T. Crowley
44Th
Scha Schneider
Fairfax Baby
Ust
Ave
Hearten’s. Heer
Muddinian& Co
Foundation
N.W
Singer
Wheeler & Wilson
Wilcox & Gibbs
New Home
Wheeler’ & Wilson
Davis Sewing Machine
Oppenheimer
9Th Street
Selinger
T. J. Sullivan
Avely Iere
Saga
Wood
T. W. Wood.& Sons
Seenamen
Richmond
Prince Abert A
Sam
Tsaac
Hindx & Co
Baltimore
Horn
Acadre A
Ysters Direct
The
Nomini Oyster Co
Randle Highlands
U.S
Awakrénouse
Randie
Pitol
Dupontelela
Lote
Iuliding
U. & Rralucq
O'Donnell
the Post
Altimore Flyer
Barber & Ross
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