Street Car Transfers Spar Over Authority and Penalties
Macfarland asserts the District Commissioners have pressed Congress since 1898 for stronger transfer rules and penalty provisions under the Reciprocal Transfer Act of 1896. He says the 1900 shift with Washington Railway and Electric and other lines made the old act obsolete, and that only a broad commissioners bill can unify transfer arrangements across all major systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macfarland
Madden
Ilinois
Congress
Capitol Railway
Metropolitan Railway
Capital Traction Compaatez
Washingt Railway and Electric Company
Capital Traction Company
House
Bath
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Keeping Tab on Adults: Probation Officers Bill Favored
A Congress bill by Senator Gallinger to appoint probation officers for adults was approved by George S. Wilson, secretary of the board of charities, and sent to Corporation Counsel H. H. Thomas. The measure would let the District Supreme Court appoint one chief probation officer and up to five male and two female assistants who assess offenders over seventeen, excluding capital or infamous cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Gallinger
Board of Charities
Georges. Wison
H. H. Thomas
Supreme Court of the District
Policeman Appeals Review of Onion Case
Railroad crossing policeman Robert L. Waring, stationed at Fourteenth and I streets northwest, appeals to reopen his case after being found guilty of unbecoming conduct by the police trial board. He argues the evidence does not support the findings and the board erred. The charge stems from an incident with Louis E. Coulter who testified Waring took a large Bermuda onion at his stand and allegedly refused payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onion
Robert L. Waring
Polliceman
Fourteenth
Streeta
Waring
Louis E. Coulter
Tial
U Streets
Coulter
District Notes Reflect City Services And Public Affairs
District officials hear complaints on heat in streetcars and muddy streets in Girard area. Coroner Nevitt urges a higher morgue master salary, while Phelps and Parker report relief fund transfers. New paving block test may become standard if approved. Lectures announce Theism series at Souls Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin R. Hodge
War Department
Hodge
W. H. Hall
Girard Street
Hail
Congress
Fudge I. G. Kimball
Police Court
William L. Webster
Kimball
Webster
Nevitt
Schoneberger
Macfarland
EB. Southard Parker
California Relief Fund
James D. Phelan
San Francisco Relief and Red Cross
Ulysses G. B. Pierce
God
New License Bill Aims To Regulate District Tobacco Vendors
Draft bill sent to House District Committee chair seeks a broad license regime for restaurants oyster houses and tobacco sellers. imposes 12 annual tax for tobacco dealers with November 1 start and October 31 end. 100 annual tax for all brokers. penalties include up to 600 fund and up to 30 days imprisonment for violations. enacting during current Congress session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
House District Committee
Congress
Lcense
Roller Skaters Victors in Sidewalk Regulation Battle
Commissioners refuse to prohibit roller skating on sidewalks preferring to keep the activity for children. They cite healthful recreation and lack of proven danger, while ordering police to curb rowdy conduct and enlisting Juvenile Court assistance to address objectionable behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
South Duct
Maj GORDON'S FUNERAL HELD IN WASHINGTON DC
The funeral of Maj Frank B Gordon, formerly of the United States Volunteers and son of Gen John B Gordon, was held yesterday morning at 11 from Joseph Gawler's chapel 173 Pennsylvania Ave. Rev W T Moss officiated. Attendees included Senators Clay and Bacon Georgia Representatives Livingston, Mrs Gordon and Mrs Frank B Gordon. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Gordon
United States Volunteers
Iete
John B. Gordon
Joseph Gawler
Pennsylvania Avenue
W. T. Moss
Washington Heights Presbyterian Church
Clay and Bacon
Georgia
Livingston
Joseph Wheeler
H. Davis
A. Lipscomb
Lipscomb
Thompson
Helen McCarthy
N. C. Messenger
Orlando Smith
William Reed
United Confederate Veterans
United Spanish War Veterans
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
Oak Hill Cemetery
Terra Cotta Engine Again Injures Man Near Roundhouse
A Baltimore and Ohio locomotive engine 2120, which collided with the Frederick local at Terra Cotta on December 30, fatally injuring forty four may have caused a later accident. It struck George Cooper at age twenty eight near the roundhouse on Twelfth street extended, throwing him to the ground and injuring his legs and head. He was taken to Casualty Hospital. Engineer John Norris piloted the engine at the time. A schedule change for Southern Ry. shifts No. 2% Florida service to 11:15 a.m. from Washington, arriving Jacksonville next day at 10:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cooper
Baltimore and Ohio
Frederick
Terra Cotta
Maryland Avenue
Roundhouse
Twelfth Street
Cooper
John Norris
Aew
Florida
Washington
Jacksonville
City Bulletin: Misc Ads and Local Notices
A dense collage of short ads and notices lists book sale prices for an educational contest, plumbing estimates, malt bread claims, home fixtures, coal and wood prices, cafe suggestions, radiators, spring water, and foot specialists. Listings mention Otternheimer, Brooks, Kidd, Muddiman, Grace, and Georges with addresses and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Brooks Co
16Th St. Schneider
J. J. Kidd & Co
Sth
Baltimore
Kentucky
N.Y
van Houten
Donnelly’s
15Th St
12Th St
R. J
M. C. Grace
Pennsylvania Railroad Mileage Ticket Promises One-Year Use
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers one thousand mile mileage tickets at 20 dollars valid for a year and transferable to any number of people east of Pittsburgh and Buffalo. With about 200000 sold, the ticket suits business travelers and families, enabling two cent a mile rates on one-way trips and lower excursion fares. Mileage Tickets available at all ticket offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Defective School Methods Cited By Elizabeth Official
Dr William D Shearer Elizabeth New Jersey superintendent warned that 20 percent of children appear defective due to flawed school organization He assessed plans in New York Philadelphia and Boston and argued uniformity harms progress He said only about ten percent of reported defectives have true mental or physical defects and loss of time from slow promotion piles up yearly with pupils falling months behind classmates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam D. Shearer
Elizabeth
N. J
Washington
Central High School
Shearer
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Intel Iives
Dr. Shearer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saka & Company
Seventh Street
First Trust
Thos. J. Fisher & Co., Inc
F St. N. W
Washington Heights
Herrmann
Plage Aaul
Massachusetts Avenue
I. Grosner
House of Kuppenheimer
E Mayer & CO
7Th St
Ivanhoe
John Moran’ & Co., Coalers
the Sunday Post
Lewsparer
Manufacturers
Walloof & Co
Norfolk
Friedlander Bros. Cor
St. Nw
Bill
Druggista
Say
Maj. Gordon
Oak Hill
City Bulletin
I. & M. Otternheimer
Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Md
Masonic Temple
Great Bear Spring Water Co
St. Uw
J. J. Georges & Son, Inc
C. G. Sloan
Thomas F. Walsh
Nemarest
Faris
France
Walsh
Demoe
Prince and
Duke
Demment
Harris & Nixon
Charles Rossler
Ray ‘Trotter
Harry B
C. G. Sloan & Co
G St
Pennsylvania Railroad Bulletin
Demon of Uniformity
D. J. Kaufman
Penn. Ave
G. A. Muddiman & Co
MEH
Y.M. G.A
Robert G. Freeman
Moving Pictures
Illingworth Family Orchestra
Congressional Coffee
A. c
Geat Atlantic & Pacific Tes
E Sts
Penna. Ave
ldth_ St
Ceecee
Mwelgne
Victor E. Adler
Ten Per Cent Clothing House
Corner
Mass
Ava
DR. Bel
John Fellis & CO
Victor Talking Machines
Edison
Selinger
F St
Barney & Berry
Oops Nic
John B. Espey
Pan Ave
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th St. N.W
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