Wheel tax deferral sparks legal challenge in district
Washington autoists resist a pending wheel tax with lawsuits and warrants planned against leading automobile owners. Assessor Richards says bills have been ignored and the tax will not be collected until the law is tested in court. The Automobile Club of Washington plans to test the law, with cases moving to higher courts if needed, to resolve the issue quickly.
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William P Richards
Automobile Club of Washington
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Secrecy Policy Drops as GWU Appeals for Endowments
Unanimous board approval for George Washington University annual report endorses public appeal for endowment of professorships. Trustees dispel rumors of opposition, stating the university needs cash and will publicize its finances to aid Washingtonians, with plans to restore financial health and continue benefiting young men in the capital.
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Stockton
George Washington University
Univers
Storks at Jewish Maternity Hospital Tie Up Staff
The New York World reports a record night at the Jewish Maternity Hospital as 24 women bore 25 babies in 36 hours. Fathers and relatives swarmed the building, with grandmothers arriving in troops as the front steps buzzed with activity and visitors during a rare crowded day.
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New York
Stork
Becky Weinkoop
Mrs. Silver
Death of Edith Gould 13 Dies After Illness
Miss Edith Gould daughter of District Supreme Court Justice Ashley M Gould died at her home after two months of illness. She suffered heart failure triggered by earlier tonsillitis and typhoid fever leaving inflammatory rheumatism. Funeral set for tomorrow at 1 at Woundry M E Church with Rev Dr Wedderspon officiating. Court adjourned in sympathy.
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Taft and Roosevelt May Meet in Atlanta South Trip
President Taft and Colonel Roosevelt may meet for the first time since last summer as both head south in early March to attend the Southern Commercial Congress in Atlanta Georgia. Roosevelt plans to leave New York March 8 with Taft reportedly choosing the same passenger route. Taft also accepted an invitation to Berry School in Georgia and may stop in Cincinnati for four days, delaying return to Washington before March 19.
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Cincinnati
Posse hunts for mutineer in Virginia waters and murder
A large posse scours woods and swamps of Westmoreland county Virginia for a negro linked to the mutiny aboard the oyster boat Irene Ruth and the murder of Capt Dor sey Allen last Saturday. Mutineers George Wallace Henry Brady and Tony Evans at Montross jail talk of the cook Charles Mandoxs death but stay silent on Captain Allens killing.
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Dorsey Allen
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George Wallace
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Tony Evans
Charles Mandox
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Fairmount
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Providence Hospital
Cruzs Body Leaves Capital on Official Escort
The body of Senor Don Anibal Cruz, late Chilean Minister to the United States, was taken from Washington aboard the President's yacht Mayflower with an official escort. It will go to Hampton Roads, transfer to the battleship Delaware, and sail to Chile for interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, escorted by Army cavalry from Fort Myer and led by Chandler Hale with American and diplomatic representatives aboard.
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City considers cat tax amid pet owner sentiment
Washington officials weigh a feline license fee as many women fear germs on beards and fur. The proposal echoes a two year old study. Mrs Virginia H West of Clifton Street endorses license tag No 1 for her cat Bill Taft and urges the council to adopt a $5 tax, pending owner opinions.
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Bill Taft
Clifton Street
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BM Taft
Canon Rudolph
Washington Curfew Law Gains Support In Capital
Washington youths under sixteen may face a 9 pm curfew if Congress enacts curfew legislation backed by the Washington Curfew Club. Police chiefs in major cities report strong results from curfews. Mrs. Emma Shelton and Miss Ellis urged pastors to aid the push with special sermons, proposing the first or second Sunday in February for the observance.
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Congress
Margaret Hillis
Washington Curfew Club
Emma Shelton
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District of Columbia
Emerson Institute Becomes Commercial Building in Washington
The Emerson Institute at 914 Fourteenth Street Northwest is being converted into a modern commercial structure facing Franklin Park. About 10000 dollars will be spent on improvements. By summer, the building will be overhauled with the first floor lowered to street level for a large store room, the second floor into offices, and the third and top floors into apartments.
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Emerson Institute
Fourteeth Street
Franklin Park
Fourteenth Street
May Hold Aviation Meet Here In Spring
Washington Chamber of Commerce aviation committee considers bringing an exhibition circus to the capital this spring. Delegates discuss support for the proposal amid city interest in aviation events. Arnold's Ale promoted as a hearth aiding beverage by Arlington Bottling Co. and local grocers.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
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