More Lights in City Based on Allens Suggestions
Commissioner Macfarland endorses expanded street lighting in Washington and outside districts. Electrical Engineer Allen reports 7,568 lamps installed in eleven years, with 62 percent outside city limits, citing new streets, trolley lines and rising population. He compares costs per foot and urges a gradual city wide program led by Pennsylvania Avenue and other major arteries.
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Washington
Board of Commissioners
Macfarland
Georgetown
Allen
United States
District of Columbia
City of
Georgia Avenue
Congress
Pennsylvania Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Arrest Fourteen Autoists For Unlicensed Vehicles
Fourteen arrests were made on Tuesday by G H Dawson hack Inspector and Private George B Wheelock of the First precinct for operating unlicensed automobiles. The cases were filed with the police department and Vale Court and prosecutions likely follow. One owner faced thirteen charges for violating license regulations.
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G H Dawson
Police Department
George B Wheelock
Vale Court
Swedish Services Planned at Luther Memorial Church
A meeting announces Swedish language services to be held in the chapel at Luther Memorial Church in Thomas Circle. Friday at 8 p m presided by Rev A J Emstan of Bethlehem Church Ridgway Pa and Rev C Slatt of Philadelphia. All who wish to attend are welcome.
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Luther Memorial Church
Thomas Circle
A. J. Emstan
Bethlehem Church
Ridgway
New York
C. & Slatt
Philadelphia
City Bulletins Police Receive Sick Leave
The board of surgeons of the police and fire departments yesterday recommended excess sick leave for police members W. L. Anderson O. M. Anderson E. N. Burgess D. J. Goleman G. W. Edwards M. Leng W. B. Mulhall C. H. Murphy Frank Merrill R. O. Watson and E. A. Walker. Also notes a small pension for widow Mrs Rosamond BE Catts.
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Board of Surgeons of the Police and Fire Departments
W. L. Anderson
O M. Anderson
E. N. Burgess
D. J Goleman
G. W. Edwards
M. Leng
W. B. Mulhall
C. H. Murphy
Frank Merrill
R. O. Watson
E. A. Walker
Police Retiring Board
Metropolitan Police Department
Rosamond BE. Catts
G. 5. Catts
Catte
Contagious diseases rise in week to January 16 report
Health Officer Woodward’s mortality bulletin shows increases in diphtheria from 16 to 19, whooping cough 113 to 117, typhoid 180 to 186, chickenpox 107 to 138, and tuberculosis 51 to 58. Menzies adds 282 new cases. overall deaths total 127 with 84 white and 43 colored. Central office efforts and police note a hat theft on a Mount Pleasant car involving Mrs. Stiebel and a young woman. court actions include several divorces and alimony cases as wider city life unfolds.
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District Health Office
Woodward
Menzies
Mount Pleasant
Walter Stilgon Hutching
Sixteenth Street
C. Stiebel
G Street
Mil Linery Shop Hat Theft During Commotion
A young woman stole a hat from a millinery shop during a crowded moment. The employee supervising the crowd failed to notice at first, and the loss was discovered only after the commotion subsided. Local authorities may review surveillance or nearby witnesses for further details.
Divorce Mill Kept Busy One Husband Seeks Damages
A man files suit alleging alienation of affection against his wife in a divorce case. He seeks damages describing alleged interference by a third party and seeks compensation for marital disruption. The action reflects ongoing use of divorce claims in local courts.
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Josephine C. Mathey
Joseph Mathey
Mathias Mathey
Charles A. Keigwin
Laura M. Bray
Martin H. Bray
Mary ¥. Harrison
District Supreme Court
Bray
JWT
Frederick
Washington
Thomas C. Taylor
Job Barnard
John Jay Curtis
Lowie Brooke Curtis
Justice Barnard
George H. Curtin
Marie Curtin
Annie R. Snyder
Justice Wright
John D. P. Snyder
Self-inflicted wound claims by Estreet watchman
Ernest Myers of the Otto Yoke Company in Estreet northwest walked into Seventh precinct yesterday morning saying he had been shot by unidentified men. He later admitted to Capt. Sullivan that he wounded himself after an evening of harassment by a Black man, claiming two shots were fired into the air before discovering a left arm wound. Robert Jones, a Negro, was arrested on unrelated suspicion but released when Myers insisted the wound was self-inflicted.
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Ernest Myers
Otto Yoke Company
Estreet Northwest
Seventh Precinct
Sullivan
Myers
Robert Jones
Builders' Bill Forwarded to Congress With Change
District commissioners sent a licensing bill for builders to Congress, asking for immediate enactment. The notable change creates a fourth class license allowing the licensee to build one two story home for personal occupancy, following a hearing with District residents including Rhode Island Avenue Citizens' Association members.
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Congress
Rhode Island Avenue
Rhode Island Avenue Citizens’ Association
Fifty Two New Lawyers Admitted to Practice
The court admitted forty two percent of the recent bar exam candidates on motion by William Henry Yennis. The panel for the admission consisted of Associate Justices Barnard, Anderson, and Wright. From the District of Columbia, admitted were George M Anderson, John Henry Binstead, William Julien Brown, George Percy Barse, William Qabaugh, Enoch Aguila Chase, Henderson Fowler II, William F. Nickel, Gallard F. Ravenel, Harold E. Stonebraker, and Harry L. Tignor.
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William Henry Yennis
Barnard
Anderson
Wright
District of Columbia
George M Anderson
John Henry Binstead
William Julien Brown
George Percy Barse
William Qabaugh
Enoch Aguila Chase
Henderson Fowler ii
William F. Nickel
Gaillard F. Ravenel
Harold E. Stonebraker
Harry L. Tignor
Runaway Wagon Kills Teamster at Casualty Hospital
Edward Large aged 32 of 122 Hickman Street southeast was run over by a brick wagon after he fell while loading. Frightened horses dashed along the street when a street car approached. The rear wheel passed over his body and he died at Casualty Hospital. Coroner Nevitt will hold an inquest. Watchman Leaves District Building for Foreman Job at $31,000. Downs resigns to join the street-cleaning department. Promotion in Postoffice announced for Edward L Stegelwitz from clerk in the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General’s office to a higher grade starting January 1, 19.
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Edward Large
Hickman Street
Casualty Hospital
Larue
Nevitt
Ian
L Downe
Downs
Eoward L Stegelwitz
New York
Warned Against Woman Fraudster Preying on Neighbors
Police describe a middle aged woman, said to be mother of twelve, bearing tears and hardship stories to gain entry and theft. Inspector Boaréman warns residents to reject such claims as fraud, noting the woman's accomplice role by her children in some cases. Authorities are pursuing verification while treating accomplice children as involved.
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E. W. Varney
North Chevy Chase
Baltimore Band Likely Behind Double Searle Wills Heist
In a Baltimore style crime report, a will leaves $1 to Charles R. Searle with the remainder to Allen R. Searle, while another estate shares with John B. and Charles A. Stuart. Police describe a second-story theft at Otto Nemeyer in Bethesda, Md, with a loot haul including watches, rings, jewelry, and clothing. Investigators suspect multiple assailants targeted the Nemeyer home, aided by a window pry, as detectives coordinate with Washington police to recover thousands in valuables.
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Annie F. Searle
Charles R. Searle
Allen R. Searle
First Street
John B
Charles A Stuart
Henrietta Bruart
Otto Nemeyer
Fifteenth Street
Bethesda
John Stuart
Emmaj
W Stuart
American Security 204
Ball
Trust Company
Lars
Boardman
Washington
Nemeyer
Baltimore
Nemerger
Police to curb speeding across city by patrols
Superintendent Sylvester stated Policeman James D. McQuade will procure an automobile and patrol the city to observe violators. Reckless drivers will be arrested and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. McQuade is an experienced chauffeur with a wide patrol area.
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Jations
Sylvester
James D. McQuade
McQuade
Gas inflow victim William McLanahan found unconscious at home
William McLanahan aged 26 of 11839 Sixth Street Northwest was overcome by gas while asleep on the second floor. A boarder forced the door after he failed to rise for breakfast and McLanahan was found unconscious, revived at Emergency Hospital, and reported out of danger.
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William McLanahan
Sixth Street
McLanahan
Pennsylvania Railroad Promises Modern Trains And Reliability
The Pennsylvania Railroad emphasizes time, regularity, and top equipment for travelers. Through trains feature drawing-room sleeping cars dining cars and barbers with maid service and market reports. The peerless Pennsylvania Special and New York and St. Louis Limited exemplify consistent punctuality and high standards.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Standard Railroad
Amenea
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