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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1906
Page
4
The District of Columbia Excise Board adopts a strict interpretation of “bona fide guests” for hotel liquor service on Sundays. Prohibition of serving intoxicants to anyone not registered as a bona fide guest is to be enforced, with license disapproval potential for violations.
Justice O Neal presented a proposal to create a centralized court for six justices of the peace. The plan, said to have approval after a Wednesday meeting with the Commissioners, would have the Department of Justice provide suitable quarters in a central location. Three clerks would be hired at 1000 dollars each, totaling an estimated annual cost of 23600 dollars including the judges. Proponents argue the reform would ease appearances by real estate interests dominating court business and improve trial attendance.
Thomas Beavers a 27 year old farmer from near Falls Church Va was thrown from his wagon during a runaway on Fairfax avenue and left unconscious on a public road for several hours. He regained consciousness Thursday night and sought medical aid before being treated at Emergency Hospital for serious bruises to the body and spine after wandering from house to house seeking help.
The Associated Charities and Citizens' Relief Association report generous contributions for food fuel clothing milk and eggs for distressed families and indigent consumptives. Donations were acknowledged by treasurers John Joy Holson and John Wilkins at 8ith and 11 G streets NW.
Justice Anderson in Equity Court No 1 ordered a sale of real estate tied to the equity suit brought by John A. Baker against National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company and others. Trustees Clarence R. Wilson and Ralph P. Barnard were named, bond set at 175000, listing multiple Georgetown parcels and lots across several squares and blocks including Old Georgetown and the Henry Naylor farm subdivision.
H B Davis, district plumbing superintendent, urged the board of education to curb water waste in schools with drinking fountains left running on Saturdays and during holidays. City officials warn that continued waste could exhaust the 90 million gallons daily supply in days if a conduit break or freezing spells occur, urging meters or a new conduit as cures.
In Circuit Court No 1 Judge Barnard overruled motions to strike the first and second counts in the Burton Dubreuil suit seeking 500000 for furnishing a plant to consolidate Western Maryland and related railways. The bill of particulars motion was denied and default judgment was refused. case to proceed on trial calendar.
City bulletin notes mourning for Thomas Barbour Bryan former Commissioner with his death prompting half-mast display at the lastiiet Building and excuses for District staff to attend his funeral. Also lists various local ads and notices including resignations and sales at merchants, and minor society items.
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