Southern Railway vows need for bonds to fund growing South rail traffic
W W Finer, president of the Southern Railway, explains why track expansion and more rolling stock lag. He cites rapid Southern growth, higher costs, labor shortages, and a looming choice between safer facilities and lower rates, urging public understanding as bonds of 200 million dollars are issued to finance improvements.
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Nash grease hauling case reversed by appeals court
The District Court of Appeals yesterday overturned the Police Court findings in the Stephen N. Nash case. Nash was convicted last August of violating a police regulation forbidding garbage hauling through Wauhington streets. The court ruled the matter Nash hauled was not garbage under the law and noted he collected grease and crackings from local hotels to Alexandria Virginia.
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Lambert awarded damages for street hole caused by telephone crew
Wilton J. Lambert received 209.92 dollars in a District Supreme Court ruling against the District of Columbia and the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company. The jury found the hole in the street, dug for conduit work, was negligently left unguarded, causing damage to Lambert’s automobile.
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Potomac Electric Power Bonds Offered by Brown Bros
Five per cent consolidated mortgage gold bonds of the Potomac Electric Power Company of Washington, amounting to 1,200,000, offered by Brown Bros. & Co. of New York. Principal and interest guaranteed by the Washington Railway and Electric Company, due July 1, 1936, interest semiannually January and July 1. Exempt from taxes under federal and District laws. Authorized issue 7,000,000 with 2,350,000 reserved to retire underlying bonds. Proceeds fund purchase of twelve and a half acres on Benning road and a new central power station and substation now in operation. Brown Bros. & Co. represented in this city by W. B. Hibbs & Co.
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More Coal Lands Freed by President Order
President modifies withdrawal of about 50 million acres of public coal lands. The new provision preserves good faith coal claims existing at the withdrawal date and allows entry or declaratory actions filed before the modification to proceed. The prior change already allowed agricultural lands with coal value to be patented under land laws.
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May Attack Goal Trust in Middle West Coal Combina tion
The Commerce Commission claims proof of an illegal coal combination controlling price and output in nearly all Middle Western states. The Attorney General will decide this week whether to pursue Sherman anti trust action. Evidence collected by the Interstate Commerce Commission is prepared for the AG, with public release withheld to avoid hindering justice.
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Administration Sought in Death of Jackson Boney in 1906
William F. Finn filed for letters of administration on Jackson Boney of Rocky Mount North Carolina who was found dead in a carriage on Long Bridge in August 1906 from a gunshot wound. Boney left about $1000 in cash no real estate. heirs include brothers Wheeler Chauncey Hays and Charlie and sisters Beckie Johnson and Lessis Boney. Three brothers Aleck Richard and Peter have long been out of state and uncontactable for 23 years. Finn cared for the invalid before his death.
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Estate dispute settled heirs share under compromise
A settlement ends the contest over Mrs. Mina Strasburger's estate with two wills. Myer Strasburger, a son, receives 5000 dollars. the rest, excluding specific legacies, goes to daughter Mrs. Bertha Hirsh and her children. Executor Joseph Strasburger to carry out the agreement per Chief Justice Clabaugh's decree.
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Maxey Granted Bail After Conviction Pending New Trial
Mrs Kate Maxey was released on $10000 bail after being convicted last Friday of performing an illegal operation on Claudia Parrish in June. Her attorneys filed a motion for a new trial. Sureties Johnson T Hear, Huntt, and Mrs Maxey’s bond was accepted by Justice Bradford. Paul Meags, convicted with Maxey, remains jailed with bond set at 400.
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Wreck Victim's Father Seeks Estate Administration
William P. Bohrer applied for letters of administration on the estate of his daughter Corinne Marie Bohrer nineteen killed in the Terre Cotta wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He states she left no estate except the claim against the railroad which he will press. December 20 Just The petition says he is her only deni It is stated.
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Washington Produce Market ails in 19th century trade item list
Market reports show butter, cheese, eggs, live poultry, dressed meats, game, vegetables, and greens with varied prices and ample supply in nearby states. Quotes reflect creamery grades, new weather impacts on poultry, and steady demand across central markets.
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New York Produce Prices and Market Roundup
Market notes from New York and Chicago quote dull but steady flour, steady butter and cheese, and firm live poultry prices. Wheat and corn跌 slide in Minneapolis and Duluth amid large receipts, while New York cotton shows firmer tone with steady close. Exchange data from W S Hibbs & Co. included.
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Supreme Court Docket and Probate Records From January 16 1897
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