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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
9
The ad lists a tiered discount on winter weight suits from $10.00 to $35.00 and a comprehensive markdown on overcoats including Paddocks Tourists and Conservative models with prices slashed from $10.00 to $45.00 to $7.50 through $33.50 respectively. It emphasizes a floor of reduced prices across the entire winter collection.
A Pending mandamus suit seeks to force payment of Justice Luke Strider’s December salary and expenses. Comptroller Tracewell reversed an auditor’s ruling, allowing 22.25 total in 809 landlord and tenant cases, citing a Church v. Strider precedent. The case questions whether funds held as a trustee for deposits belong to the district or to the stat e. The District Supreme Court action remains unresolved.
Commissioner Macfarland defended prompt action to secure a 500000 appropriation for the Municipal Building. He said the board has pressed the case with the House Public Buildings and Grounds Committee and prepared to present formal reasons. Contact with Speaker Cannon and Senate figures is noted as part of ongoing advocacy.
Commissioners adjourned the hearing on Rock Creek bridge at Q street until next Tuesday after a petition signed by 150 residents was presented to Commissioner Macfarland by Attorney Lloyd B. Wight. Backers argue existing bridges are inadequate for growing traffic and are crowded by electric lines, spoiling access to the Picturesque part of the city.
Proposals for furnishing vitrified brick for sewer construction were opened with Baltimorean William Wirt Clark as the lowest bidder at $12.25 per 1000 for 600,000 bricky delivered near Shepherds Landing and $11.80 per 1000 for 300,000 delivered in Washington. Other bids ranged up to $18.96 per 1000, from firms in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia.
W C Haskell sealer of weights and measures plans to take charge of all public market spaces in the District. Following a district counsel opinion the city will regulate streets and sidewalks used for markets. An office is set up at the market. Georgetown Market improvements noted. Owen Rabbitt named assistant. Once stands open, authorities will crack down on unlicensed peddlers.
The Commissioners will base their stance on today’s hearing consensus whether to withdraw or uphold approval of the bill creating an examining board for licensing master builders. B H Warner represents business men opposing Congress action and backing a bonding bill ranging from 100 to 5000 dollars, with a $10 annual license for all builders.
In response to Senator Gorman the Commissioners state Central avenue and Sheriff road do not merit special improvement funds now. Morris Hacker reports $1,800 spent on Central avenue resurfacing with gravel between Benning road and the District line, and the road is in very good condition. Sheriff road travel has not justified extensive improvements. Senator Gorman spoke for large taxpayers in the District and constituents in Prince George County.
Health Officer Woodward files negligence charges with Commissioner Macfarland against Dr H W Barker sanitary food inspector detailed to a clerkship. Dr Barker notified yesterday and will have ample time to prepare his defense.
Sampson B. Bayly Jr., through attorneys Hoehling and Evans Brown, filed suit in the District Supreme Court against Mary M. Niles, Howard G. Niles, Banker and Broker Corp, Edmund R. French, Thomas N. Conrad, and John S. Whitt. The action seeks foreclosure by sale of two chattel deeds of trust securing about 3300 dollars. An injunction and appointment of a receiver are sought. a rule to show cause re receiver was set for next Friday at 10. The property includes Niles office furniture and law library. Justice Anderson granted a temporary injunction and the rule returnable next week. Also noted is the death of Dennis Mullany’s mother in Thurles Ireland at eighty four, reported by cable.
Advertises suits and overcoats priced from 13.50 to 22 and up to 30, inviting customers to try on garments at the store to judge value. Mentions pricing in the low to mid 20s and a base figure around 23.75 with references to various price points and promotions.
City bulletin notes Simpson and Ayers debuting the Seneca Buffet at 627 Street NW. The crowded establishment features mahogany fittings, refined service, and a green room for newspaper folks. Owners Mr. Simpson and Mr. Ayers attract new patrons with courteous treatment and strong local support.
Dr Miles Medical Co offers a free trial package of Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills to readers who mail a postal card with their address and paper name. The promotion targets headache and general pain relief for subscribers of the local paper.
In a district supreme court petition filed yesterday in Rappahannock County Virginia Mark B R Lillard seeks an order to correct his marriage certificate to show the name Mark R Lillard instead of Mark R Thornhill He says he has always used Thornhill and was mistakenly listed as Thornhill when applying for a license to wed Hattie Hudson on December 23 The suit asks Justice O Neal to amend the record Adjudged Incompetent by Jury George Motts was declared incompetent to manage his property exceeding 10000 and a committee will be appointed to oversee his affairs A wagon of Littlefield Alvord & Co was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio express at First and M streets northeast and one mule died from injuries.
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