Prolonged Hearing Over Renewal of First and Last Chance Saloon
The long running liquor license hearing before the city excise board contends with charges of Sunday selling and disorder at The First and Last Chance saloon on Brightwood Road. Opponents including anti-saloon advocates, church and local property owners press for denial as defense presents evidence of good conduct. About fifty witnesses have testified across sessions as heated testimony and testimony continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excise Board
Byugh Harten
Hrightwood Road
anti-Saloon League
A. Shoemaker
Emory Methodist Protestant Church South
Lambert
Baker
Takoma Park
J. B. Kinnear
Galloway
C C. Lancaster
L. P. Shoemaker
John Cook
B H. Warner
A. G Osborn
Norman Brainard
Oscar Bryant
James A. Thomas
Builders' Bill Held Up by City Commissioners
Commissioners plan to withdraw support for the district master builders licensing bill. With no Congress action expected this session, they may delay action pending public sentiment or consider Warner's substitute bill. John M Nolan, a plumber, says licensing plumbers and builders is analogous and cites improved plumbing quality without doubling owner costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B HA Warner
West
John M Nolan
District Building Stop Restored by Street Cars
Washington Railway and Electric Company will resume letting off and taking on passengers in front of the District Building after a citywide stop was abandoned. Commissioner West sought an accommodation and the company agreed to permit trains to halt there. Ernest W. Emory questioned the need for extra stops every 500 feet on New York avenue, but commissioners clarified they have no say over stop locations. District affairs include potential Lafayette Square reviewing stands and Massachusetts Avenue extension reports. Bishop McCabe pressed for early action on the extension bill, while the Travelers’ Aid Alliance sought protection for lone women travelers. Commissioner Macfarlane referred a free lectures bill to the Board of Education and Assistant Inspector Connor resigned. Winter paving cuts will cost 15 cents more per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Commissioner West
Gen. Warries
Ernest W. Emory
Morgan Street Northwest
Fourth
Fifth Streets
New York Avenue
Lafayette Square
John B. Larner
Col Biddle
Massachusetts Avenue
Col. Biddle
Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase
Bishop McCabe
American University
Macfarlang
Travelers' Aid Alliance of America
Washington
Alliance
The
Board of Charitres
Board of Education
Macfarland
Senate
District of Columbia
Congress
Wenceforth
Commissioners Hold Off on Universal Street Car Transfers
Commissioners tell Congress they cannot fully back a universal transfer system for District of Columbia street railways without further study and hearings from rail companies and citizens. They say a transfer regulation bill may be desirable but require more investigation before endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
District of Columbia
Oil Driver Charged In Short-Measure Scam
Edward Jackson, driver for Standard Oil, accused of placing wood inside a two gallon measure to understate contents and defraud hundreds of retailers. He was arrested and posted 30 collateral, with the device removable to evade inspectors. Detectives from Washington and Baltimore aided the probe. the sealers documented the scheme and safety precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leons. Schoenthal
W. Ww. Haskell
Edward Jackson
Standard Oil Company
Jackson
Washington
Standard Gili Company
Baltimore
Haskell
Macfarland
Strider Suit Discontinued and Salaries Settled
Justice Luke C Strider’s suit to force District Auditor Garrison to certify salary and expenses for December was dismissed. The court held the auditor must pay costs. It appears the auditor will drop the claim that unused deposits must be turned over for pending suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices of Peace
District Supreme Court
Justice of the Peace
Luke C. Strider
Garrison
Destember
Justice Barnard
Francis H. Stephens
Leckle & Fulton
Joseph W. Cox
Justice Strider
Strider
RIDOUT CASE CONTINUED IN PROBATE COURT
Justice Gould in the Probate Court extended the contempt hearing against lawyer John Ridout to the next Friday. The case concerns about 3101 allegedly held by Ridout as attorney for the widow of the late Judge O B Barrett in her administration of the estate. The show cause order was issued earlier and returnable yesterday morning. The text also contains unrelated advertisements and notices about cold remedies and end-of-season merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Gould
John Rideout
O. BD. Barrett
Citizens' request denied over railroad use of reservation
Secretary Taft refused to revoke the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad's authority to use the government reservation between Seventh and Ninth streets southwest at Maryland and Virginia avenues. Col Bramwell and Gen Mackenzie noted the issue may involve damages and dangers, but the use has continued in the past. R Harrison Johnson was notified of the decision. any violation will receive prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Mackenzie
Col. Bromwell
South Washington
Taft
Col. Bramwell
Maryland
Virginia
Heirs Aim to Force Proper Estate Accounting
Justice Gould ordered Thomas E. Waggaman to file a proper final account within ten days for the Mary Ryan estate and to account for assets from an inventory dated January 20, 1904. The petition, led by Attorney Robinson White for the Durnin heirs, claims the $4,237.44 in cash on hand was misrepresented and seeks contempt if not corrected. The filing notes inconsistencies between the 1904 inventory and the later account, alleging misapplication of funds or false swearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Gould
Thomas E. Waggaman
Mary Ryan
Wageaman
Juste Gould
Robinson White
Joseph P Durnin
Maggie Durnin
Kate Durnin
Mary Durnin
Waggaman
Waggarman
Assault and Theft Cases Lead Court Docket
Samuel Morrison of 210 street north west was fined 320 or 20 days for assaulting his wife Annie, while Thomas Mack, a young Negro, faced grand jury action on a charge of stealing a gold watch from Albert Mason. Andrew Lincoln was held for assaulting his wife Martha with a razor in northwest Washington, and Joseph Thomas was fined 100 for assaulting Joseph Curtis with a brick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Morrison
210 Street Northwest
Kimball
Annie
Thomas Mack
Albert Mason
Paterson
Andrew Lincoln
Ricketts Court Northwest
Grand Jury
Martha
Joseph Thomas
Joseph Curtis
Thomas
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Phane Alain
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Great Atlantic & Pacificzess
Malin
Cor. 7Th and
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Harten
Bill
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M Street
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Charles A. Doyle
Horne
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Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
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Henry Baird
Reform
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Charles Lightcap
Kimbell
Lightcap
City Bulletin
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Dr. Miles Medical Co
Hikhart
Nat. Cap. Brewing Co
Munich
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Philadelphia
William Morthridge
W. J. Vonderheide
Callaghan's
Washington Cafe
Pa. Ave
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Chestnut Farms Dairy
Conn
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Elmbth
Williams’ Drug Store
Norval Vabler
Fourteenth Street
BH. RB. Hay
Pettone
Johnston's
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Cal. Hame
Navy Yard
John Schlotterbeck
Aucu
Sherwood
John D. Carmody
Supt
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J. Quinn
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T D. Pyles
F. Hiss
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T.T. Keane CO
Muddiman & Co
12Th St
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Smyrna
Brussels
Alexander Smith
Sors
Wae Fa Ae
Les
China
Sy Saver
Hub Furniture Co
S. E. Cor
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D Sts
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Eleventh St. N. W. R
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George E. Hebbard
Ninth Street
Driftwood
John H. Magruder
Cor. Conn. Ave
K St
Linolleum
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Rass. Ave
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Tth
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