More Lights In City Guided By Allen Suggestions
Commissioner Macfarland urges Congress to fund a phased city lighting upgrade based on Electrical Engineer Allen’s report. From 1897 to 1908 the system added 7,568 lamps, 62 percent outside Washington within the District beyond city limits, with closer spacing planned for suburban streets and new main thoroughfares.
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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 In Unlicensed Vehicle Probe
Fourteen arrests were made Tuesday by police inspector G H Dawson and Private George B Wheelock for operating unlicensed automobiles. The cases were filed with the police department and Vale Court, with prosecutions likely. One owner faced thirteen charges for license violations.
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G H Dawson
Police Department
George B Wheelock
Vale Court
Swedish Services Planned at Luther Memorial Church
In Thomas circle a Swedish language service will be held in the chapel of Luther Memorial Church Friday at 8 o clock. Rev. A. J. Emstan of Bethlehem Church Ridgway Pa and Rev. C. Slatt of Philadelphia will preside. 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 Grant Excess Sick Leave
City notices report the police and fire board recommending excess sick leave for sixteen Metropolitan Police and Fire Department members. Also listed are small pension details for a widow and several local advertisements and promotions involving police ranking changes.
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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
Contagious diseases rise in district reports week
District health office records show increases in diphtheria whooping cough typhoid fever and chickenpox for the week ended January 16 and a jump of 282 new menzies cases. Mortality overall fell by seven, with 127 total deaths including 84 white and 43 colored. Precincts report 126 births, 87 white. A theft on Mount Pleasant car involved a valuable lace hat with plumes and a pearl buckle, delivered by a milliner’s employee to Walter Stilgon Hutching at 1808 Sixteenth Street Northwest, with police seeking the hat and suspect.
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District Health Office
Woodward
Menzies
Mount Pleasant
Walter Stilgon Hutching
Sixteenth Street
C. Stiebel
G Street
Steals Hat During Commotion At Millinery Shop
A young woman purloined a hat amid a crowd as a custodian watched. The caper occurred during a delivery event at a millinery shop and was discovered too late, with the loss deemed expensive. The incident centers on the theft and the dramatic distraction surrounding it.
Divorce mill kept busy in alienation case
One husband seeks damages for alienated affection as the divorce mill remains active. The case highlights ongoing legal action over marital breakdown and claimed interference with affection.
Man says he wounded himself after alleged harassment
Ernest Myers watchman for Otto Yoke Company in Estreet northwest walked into Seventh precinct station yesterday morning claiming he was shot by unidentified men. He later admitted to Capt. Sullivan that he inflicted the wound himself after reporting a negro had annoyed him and hearing a noise at his door. Myers said he fired two shots in the air about 2 am and was wounded in the left arm, believing a bullet struck him. A negro named Robert Jones was arrested and held on suspicion but released when Myers confessed self-infliction.
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Ernest Myers
Otto Yoke Company
Estreet Northwest
Seventh Precinct
Sullivan
Myers
Robert Jones
Builders' Bill Forwarded to Congress for Licensing
Commissioners sent the licensing bill for District builders to Congress with one major revision. The fourth class license would allow construction of a single two story building as a home for the licensee, after a hearing that included District residents and 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 granted admission to fifty two lawyers following the recent bar examination. On motion of William Henry Yennis, the District of Columbia candidates admitted included 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, 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 Kills Teamster After Brick Wagon Crash
Edward Large a 32 year old resident of 122 Hickman Street southeast was run over by a brick wagon after falling while loading. The horses frightened by a street car dashed down the street, the rear wheel passing over his body. The body was taken to the morgue and an inquest will be held by Coroner Nevitt. In other news watchman L Downe resigns to become foreman in street-cleaning at 31 000 a year. Promotion in Postoffice announced for Edward L Stegelwitz from clerk to a higher post at 1 00 a year effective 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 Fraud In Chevy Chase Tale
Police say a shabby 45 year old woman posing as the mother of twelve and widow seeking work is a fraud. Inspector Boaréman warns residents to beware as cases are investigated. officers suspect the children may be involved in the deception.
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E. W. Varney
North Chevy Chase
One Son Given $1 Thieves Carry Off Much Loot
Mrs Annie F Searle's will leaves $1 to son Charles R Searle with the remainder to Allen R Searle. The plot includes a house at 204 First Street SE. A separate will for Henrietta Bruart names John B and Charles A Stuart as principal beneficiaries. her estate and an insurance policy are involved in a complex probate scenario. Police believe a Baltimore band is at work and seek multiple suspects. Loot recovered measures include a gold watch, rings, bracelet, cash, clothing, and a suitcase. Inspector Boardman coordinates with Washington police and pawn shops to locate stolen goods.
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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 plan auto patrols to curb speeders citywide
Superintendent Sylvester announced that Policeman James D. McQuade will acquire a car and patrol the city to observe speeding violations. Reckless drivers will be arrested and prosecuted under the full extent of the law as the patrol covers the entire area.
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Jations
Sylvester
James D. McQuade
McQuade
Man Overcome by Gas In Sleep At Northwest Home
William McLanahan aged 26 of 11839 Sixth Street Northwest was overcome by gas yesterday while asleep on the second floor. He was removed to Emergency Hospital after a boarder forced entry and detected the odor. He revived at the hospital and is not thought to be in danger.
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William McLanahan
Sixth Street
McLanahan
Pennsylvania Railroad Sets Standard for Modern Travel
The Pennsylvania Railroad promotes its through trains as the most modern and well equipped, with Limited and Special services offering drawing room sleeping cars dining cars and numerous amenities. It emphasizes reliable movement, superior roadbed and signal systems, and positions as the Standard Railroad of America through a record of punctuality and comfort.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Standard Railroad
Amenea
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