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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1905

Page

9

Saloons Face Christmas and New Year Closings Battle

District Commissioners and the Excise Board backed a bill urged by the Anti-Saloon League to close saloons on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Commissioner Macfarland approved the measure. West favored Christmas only, citing enforcement concerns. The group hopes to extend holiday closings to other days, with or without formal law.

District Commissioners and Excise Board Brown Anti-Saloon League Anti Saloon League Macfarland Commissioner West Thadh Massachusetts Indiana Michigan Washington Congress Excise Board

Smoke law violations at pumping station observed by officials

Commissioners West and Biddle with Senator Stewart visited the Trumbull street pumping station to inspect smoke law violations. Fireman built no fire until arrival. dense black smoke issued for four minutes forty five seconds. Lindley B. Sinclair pleaded guilty to smoke law violation at the Washington Railway and Electric power house and was fined twenty dollars. Robert Callahan forfeited twenty dollars collateral.

West and Biddle Senator Stewart Senate Committee On Trumbull Street Macfarland Boliers West Lindley B. Sinclair Washington Railway and Electric Company Wollard Sinclair Robert Callahan Metropolitan Hotel

Dismissal Not Enforced Against Officer Nichols

Burglar's arrest during the robbery at Special Street Crossing saved Policeman John B. Nichols from dismissal. The trial board had recommended firing him for conduct unbecoming an officer after harsh remarks to Mrs Cook and Policeman McKie. Maj Sylvester urged mercy due to Nichols' duty since the incident, while West suggested a $50 fine for his valued service. Contagious disease cases decrease across the District with declines in diphtheria scarlet fever and typhoid. births outpace deaths. Court orders target land near the Government Hospital for the Insane for an outfall sewer project, with show-cause deadlines forthcoming. Washington's Italian population figures are being compiled.

Nichols John B. Nichols Cook McKie A. Leftwich Sinclair Maj. Sylvester West William C. Woodward Justice Gould District Supreme Court Aestwith Sinclair Corporation Counsel Unite States Government Hospital

Controversy Over Ash Receptacle at Gen. Greely’s Home

Gen. W. Greely, U. S. army chief, complains to Commissioners about ash removal at 1914 G Street. Ashman says receptacle too small. Greely buys larger one but ash men refuse, claiming it is too large and cannot be emptied. New superintendent Harrison Stidham investigates and recommends compliance with capacity rules to avoid further trouble.

Sngt Stidham Dalines Harrison ‘Stidham Stidham

District considers bridge and street lighting changes in notes

District building notes report a Friday 10:30 hearing on a Rock Creek bridge bill and permit reductions saving the contractor $1,200. The Central avenue lighting extension is debated after an engineer’s report. Police promotions and sick leave for December are approved, with numerous private appointments and resignations listed.

Rock Creek Q Street District ‘Construction Company Connecticut Avenue Walter C. Allen Macfarland Central Avenue Prince George County District of Columbia James W. Jones Headley George N. Scriven Schneider Maj. Sylvester Catts Gordon T. B. Lipscomb A. W. Parham C. B. Willis J. #. Barnes M. J. Flynn J. T. Kennedy W. W. MecGregor Edward Murphy B. T. Rhodez Frank Seibert G. E. Wilson C. H. Willingham J. M. McGrath H. Boucher Bavis J. E H. Peterson J. A. Pearson Wagner D. Lewis H.R. Levi Rober G Weber J. H. Pletcher A. L. Lucas R. C. Dyer J. T. Owens W. A. Frager Creagh A. Stevens J. H. Leach J. P.romer A.zych

Reminiscences at Banquet of G A R Encampment Trip

The second annual reunion of the excursion to the G A R national encampment in San Francisco 1908 was held at Freund's. Seventy members sat to a banquet with toasts and tales of the trip including Maj F I Willis who joked about misplacing his wife on a San Francisco night.

G. A. RR San Francisco Cal Freund Maj F. I. Willis B. W. Beebe Cora Beebe M. H. Booth Boyd J. M. Boardman M. F. Burke B. Chase Mrs. Chase Clark W. B. Coppersmith H. J. Durfee Mr. Dodge L. J. Dodge Denham B. B. Entriken Freeland F. J. Figgat Olive W. Greene Z. Hunt Plum George C. Round Mrs. Round A. B. Stine Stine W. E. Shes Mabel Peterson M. G. Slicer H. F. Smith H. P. Springer M. Smith Olive Taylor A. P. Tasker Tasker Fannie Ten Eyck L. 8. Ty

New Militia Command Elected In D C N G

The enlisted men of Company A Second Regiment D C N G elected officers in a meeting led by Maj Anton Stephan. Theodore J Heap became captain W B Miller first lieutenant Norman Bowles second lieutenant. Remarks praised attendance and officer choice. March 4 inaugural turn-out anticipated. A buffet supper followed. Heap recently was first lieutenant of Company K First Regiment D C N G. Trent Miller served on noncom staff of Gen Hart. Bowles is ex-officer of the High School Cadet Regiment.

Anton Stephan Theodore J. Heap W. B. Miller Norman Bowles Maj Stephan First Regiment D. C N. G. Trent Miller Hart Bowles

Grand Lodge Session Confers Degrees at Odd Fellows Hall

The semiannual Grand Lodge I O O F session convened at Odd Fellows Hall with Grand Master McNiel presenting a favorable report on order growth and lodge health. Legislation for subordinate judges was adopted, and several retiring noble orders received the Grand Lodge degree. A list of officers, committees, and representatives across multiple lodges is announced.

Grand Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall W. H. McNiel Rebekah Price P. Haller Harmony Lodge Samuel G. Taylor Columbia Lodge J. N. Cunningham Beacon Lodge M. D. Mull Metropolis Lodge Orvil S. Swank Excelsior Lodge D. D. Lore William EB. Clapp Grand Guardian W. L. Motherghead Grand Herald J. DB. Ward James G. Durfey A. R. Vermillion W. W. Millan John I. Brown James H. Crew W. F. Betts Joseph J. Porter J. T. Allison J. H. Nalley D. V. Chisholm J. K. Davidson J. T. Petty T. W. Fowler Enoch Edmonston Philip Waller J. D. Bradfield J. W. Brewer Edwin B. Hay R. H. Sarreil Washington Lodge James Hughes W. T. Gallther Eastern Lodge John I. Browh J. A. B. Espey E. A. Knorr Frank A. Loeffer J. R. Nottingham J. Thomas Petty Harmory William P. Allan J. Thomas Cook George A. Crawford Ed. L. Duan Thomas J. Gates William C. Hamburgh Herman Kahtert George 8. Stewart John W. Thompson Otis W. Wyatt D. T. Latson C. A. Cannon George Z. Collson Tomas W. Fowler George Whecrer C. Grumley John H. Hogan David W.keck H. J. Redfield Andrew Turnbull C. W. Chamberlain J. T W. Chamberlain J. J. Cherry W. Ellis Clapp RB. Humphrey Joseph L. Irwin Harris Krick J. H. Bie Chesney John M. Pruett Len Schoental Joseph Summers Henry Weber J. H. Delia Federal City Lodge J. T. Cain D. W. Chieholm Je C. Cook W. F. Dement Ee, Rankin H. W. Weber J. H. Woot Joseph Burroughs J. BL Crew L. Davidson Geyane Hollyday W. B. Irvin L. &. Kunn Joseph I. Porter Salem Lodge J. B. Bowie J. M. England W. H.nash Langdon Lodge G. Durfey William L. Motherhead E. Rapp Amity Lodge Samuel Howlson F. A. Newman Mr. So

Steamboat Inspectors Meet For Annual Session

The board of supervising inspectors of the Steamboat Inspection Service met yesterday in annual session here. All were present except Captain Birmingham of San Francisco who was delayed. They will consider proposed rule changes for weeks and report their work to Secretary Metcalf after deliberations. Changes require Metcalf approval before taking effect. The District Library Association met at the public library to hear Miss L B Stearn of the Wisconsin Free Library Commission speak on library work in the West. David Hutcheson, elected president, cannot serve, a new president to be chosen. Treasurer’s report for 1944 will be presented. annual dues for 1950 are payable at the next meeting or by mail to treasurer William S. Burg Jr.

Steamboat Inspection Service Capt Birmingham San Francisco Metcalf Department of Commerce and Labor Unon District Library Association Instrict Library Association L. B Stearn Wisconsin Free Library Commission David Hutcheson William 8. Burng, Jr Eleventh Street

Roughly Handled in Street Fight Ends in Arrest

Thomas Walsh, thirty-two, of 1029 Twenty-second street northwest, suffered cuts on head and a battered face in a street fight at Twenty-seventh and M streets in Georgetown last evening. Police arrested John Sullivan across Rock Creek Bridge on assault charges.

Thomas Walsh Twenty-second Street Twenty-seventh M Streets Georgetown Wimergency Hospital John , Sullivan Rock Creek Bridge

Henry J. Lyman Sues for Absolute Divorce in District Court

Henry J. Lyman filed for absolute divorce from Rosa B. Lyman in the District Supreme Court. Infidelity is alleged and a co respondent is named. attorney William E. Ambrose represents Lyman. A mix of local notices appears in the surrounding columns, including business ads and a court-related arrest report today.

Henry J. Lyman District Supreme Court Rosa B. Lyman Mr. Lyman William E. Ambrose

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