Protests Over Snow Cleanup Delays Hit City Hall
Hundreds crowd the Municipal building to complain the street cleaning department cannot clear sleet and snow from crossings. Funds are urged as plows await money, while residents face filthy streets and dangerous conditions on New Jersey, New York, and M Streets.
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Strapt
Midocean
Jty
Pennsylvania Avenuee
Fce
Congress
Weat
Wood
Charles C Cuppett
New Jersey Avenue
Newy York Avenue
M Street
Blaze in District Building Burns Employee
A lighted match tossed into a waste paper basket in the Municipal Building bacteriological laboratory caused a small blaze. T F Ranney, employed in the bacteriological work, suffered burned hands while attempting to extinguish the flames and was taken to Emergency Hospital for treatment.
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T F Ranney
Hoaspital
Ranney
Chemical Laboratory
Indictments by Grand Jury Named Broadus and Others
The grand jury yesterday returned multiple indictments including robbery against John Broadus for snatching a pocketbook from Margaret Dilt in January. Other charges include forgery against Joseph Kent Shive ly tied to funds lost by Metzerott of the Columbia Theater Company, plus various larceny, housebreaking, assault with dangerous weapon, and non support cases involving several individuals.
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John Broadus
Margaret Dilt
Broadus
Joseph Kent Shively
Metzerott
Columbia Theater Company
George Wayne
Henry Henson
James Sullivan
Luther Anderson
Argail
Henry 0
Dorsey
Mary Simms
Mamie Bimms
Richard Jones
Ethel Gant
Lareveny
Lemon Pool Trio Guilty In Grand Larceny Case
John Clarke, Barney Smith, and Harry E. Miller were convicted yesterday in Criminal Court No 2, Justice Anderson presiding, of grand larceny. Prosecutor Leon Wrenn testified he met the men during a pool game and lost about $4, a sum linked to the so called lemon pool game. The defense moved for a new trial and arrest of sentence. Assistant U S District Attorney Perry led the government case.
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John Clarke
Barney Smith
Harry E. Miller
Justice Anderson
Leon Wrenn
Central Office
United States District Attorney
Perry
Sues for Absolute Divorce in District Supreme Court
John C Ryon filed for absolute divorce from Bessie J Ryon in the District Supreme Court. They wed September 11, 19XX in Alexandria Virginia, living together until about July 19XX. Attorney George F Havell represents the petitioner.
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John C Ryon
District Supreme
Tugboat smokestacks eyed to ease Potomac bridge delays
Potomac river tugboat plan gains support from commissioners as a highway and railroad bridge across the river would use smokestacks to allow draw openings to remain closed most times. The House commerce committee session set for 10:30 AM this morning will hear Commissioner Macfarland argue the measure benefits thousands along the Potomac, easing passenger and freight delays caused by opening draws.
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Potomac River
Hughway
House Commerce Committee
Macfarland
Potomac
Washington poster censorship eyed for common good
Maj Richard Sylvester of the Metropolitan Police urges Congress to curb offensive billboard posters seen by visitors to the capital. He notes Washington’s beauty is marred by unsightly displays and calls for a standardized standard of decency to prevent sensational crime images from affecting young viewers during the busy visiting season.
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Richard Sylvester
Metropolitan Police Department
Congress
Washington
May Sylvester
Maj Sylvester
Maj. Sylvester
Memorial site chosen for Father Stafford memorial in Washington
The Father Stafford memorial committee meets to select a memorial site in Washington for Rev Father Denis Joseph Stafford former rector of St Patrick's Catholic Church. A legislative committee will seek congressional base and permission for erection on a triangular parking area with funding targets of at least 150 dollars per member and total goal of 15000 dollars. John Joy Colson will collect subscriptions and members receive voting rights. Knights of Columbus give 100 dollars as first subscription.
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Washington
Denis Joseph Stafford
St Patrick’s Catholic Church
Father Stafford
General Memorial Committee
Elkins
Congress
General Committee
Henry L West
West
Stafford
Commissioner West
Golden Donaldson
William H de Gacy
John
Joy Colson
William H DeLagy
Washington Council, Knights of Columbus
Citizens Hold Meeting On District Government Change
A joint committee of Citizens Associations was authorized to appoint five members to present to Congress the associations views on changing the District’s form of government. Louis P. Shoemaker chaired the committee, with Hawken as secretary. A petition will be drafted by B W Oyster to record the associations wishes and submitted at a later meeting. The report notes a divorce decree in a separate court matter.
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Riggs House
Louis P. Shoemaker
Congress
Shoemaker
William McKay Clayton — Whyster
William Potter
Lancaster Call
Walter Mitchell
McComas Hawken
Fourteenth Street Northwest
Louis F Shoemaker
Clayton
Midees
B. W Oyster
Oftigens
Oyster
Bor
Subcommittee Friction Over Traction Firms Hits District Board Plan
A congressional Interstate Commerce Committee report criticizes traction company control in the District and urges Congress to place streetcar oversight in a District affiliated board. It notes data access refusals by Capital Traction and Washington Hallway and Electric, and calls for a faster, local solution under a new commission closely tied to the District.
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Congress
Port Aa
Interstate Committee Commission
District Electric Railway
Interstate’ Commerce Commission
District of Columbia
Interstate Commerce Commission
District Electric Railway Commission
Interstate Commeter Commission
Capital Traction Company
Eddy
District Commission
Hamilton
Moseley
Commerce Commission
Commerce Ser
Amsslon
Norment
Washington Hallway and Electric Company
Unpaid fine lands man in jail after police court
Clinton McLeod jailed 60 days for failing to pay a $20 fine after a disturbance at a restaurant on 427 1 street. Frank Williamson and Frank Adams allegedly assaulted George Ansley with a lead pipe as he neared his home at 431 Tenth street. Henry Butler convicted of stealing an iron door and sentenced to 3 1/2 days. another suspect held on grand jury bond.
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Clinton McLeod
Frank Williamson
Frank Adams
George Ansley
Ansley
Tenth Street
Henry” Butler
Woman Sues Owner of Dog for 4500 Damages in Court
Rosa B. J Keetle filed in District Supreme Court against Peter Thomas alleging a large unmuzzled dog attacked her on November 8 while she walked. She seeks damages for medical costs and suffering, claiming serious bites and added expenses. lawyer A Webb and Hdwin Forrest represent her.
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Peter Thomas
District Supreme Court
Rosa B. J Keetle
Thomas
Cis
Dorforaggre
Aska Damages and Co
BR Webb
Hdwin Forrest
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Hinde
Prac
CE Principe
Mr. Merchant
Potomac Electric Power Co
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Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street NW
Randle Highlands
Waite Nous
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Ener Parments, VA. & Realty Co
7Th St. End
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Jana
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Tenear
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Ninth Street
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de Lacy
Knights of Columbus
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Anil
Keene
Thomas Bitter
Garden &i Farm
W. N. Douglas
W. L Douglas
L. Douglas
Brockton Stua
Penn. Ave. N. W
Gallery OF Foreign
Dupont Circle
Oriental Rugs
C. W. Tobolot
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
F Street
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Price Schottle
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