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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1907

Page

15

Bids Open For City Street Grading By Lowest Offers

George B Mullin J B Latimer and T L Inney submit the lowest offers on grading streets across sections of the city. Bids show Breckland avenue at 4009 cubic yards four cents per yard by Latimer Toomer Linopy. Rittenhouse street to Brightwood and Briar road 1200 cubic yards one cent per yard by Goose Bulin Rittenhouse street and Western avenue five cents per cubic yard Mullin Brandenburg on suburban. bid for Albermarte four vent per cubic yard by George B Mullin. Bid deemed too high. bid not considered.

George B. Mullin J. B. Latimer T. L. Inney District Engineering Yeaterday Breckland Avenue J.B Lathcive Toomer Rittenhouse Brockeville Weed Florida Avenos Champlain Avenue WighthetTest Northwart Eighteemth Street Irving Lemuoat Strest Albermarte George B. Brullin

Holmes Plea Denied in Cotton Leak Case Testimony Debate

The jury in Edwin B. Holmes Jr s conspiracy to defraud the government case will hear a charge from Justice Stafford at 2 PM after four weeks of trial. Arguments by Baker Lester and Worthington spanned the noon to evening recess with most prayers denied. The judge refused a request to instruct no unfavorable inferences from Holmes not calling Peckham and Haes, noting their own indictments.

Edwin Holmes Brafford Frederick A. Peckham Moses Haes Stafford Snd Aide Boab Peckham Hasa Monyly Justice Stafford Peckham and Hean Theodore H. Price New York Baker White Balear Votton Department Haag van Riper Mr Worthington van Viners Lester

Fourth of July Gala at River View Excursion Spot

River View resort plans a July Fourth celebration with steamer trips to Colonial Beach, orchestra concerts, dancing pavilion, and riverfront amusements. Steamer Harry Rawlatt makes three trips, with departures from the wharf early morning and late afternoon. Hundreds from the city and Albany areas expected to attend, enjoying boating, crabbing, fishing, and a day of shaded grounds and summer fun.

River View Harry Rawlatt View Orchestra Sd Lancing Feovrl Thoma Sinamure M.iver Colonial Putzman Almandsis Jobon Ant Aeczon Notbeday

Wells to Stay Open as Garfield Heights Protests Closing

Garfield Heights citizens urge against shutting two public wells at Twentieth and Joliet Streets and Hamilton Road near Stanton Avenue. Secretary W H Lewin says many residents rely on public pumps for water, as city service does not extend to these areas. Citizens request investigation before any action, noting lack of sewers and need for water security.

Twentieth Joliet Streets Garfield Heighta Indiana Avenue Third Street W. H. Lewin Garfield Citizens’ Association Thore Twentieth and Driet Hamilton Road Stanton Avenue Jollet John W Butterfield Thirg Street Walla

Thomas Defends His Course Against Minor Street Allegations

Corporation Counsel H A Thomas rebutted claims by attorney George B Bullivan that officials acted in bad faith in enforcing the minor street law. He denied using technical defenses beyond those available to any private citizen. The suit against the Commissioners seeks to set aside a judgment tied to opening a minor street in square 70. the case remains pending.

H. A. Thomas George B. Bullivan Dill

City bulletin notices police leave and special appointments

Police Surgeon Gets Leave and Special Policemen Appointed as Commissioner West acts on Superintendent Sylvester's recommendations. The list includes William Hawthorne, William O'Donnell, Georgi Cochnower, and others. Also contracts for sidewalks approved and entries about tax notices, naval contracts, and local ads appear.

W. T. Burot Wea West Sylvester C. A Robert Ward Colonial Beach Gould

Citizens renew dog licenses as year ends

Tax collector Davis and clerks processed over 400 dog license applications on the first day as dog taxes were due yesterday. Officials expect renewals to outpace last year’s total of about 1,000 licenses, with many dogs still awaiting renewal before the new tag can be issued.

Davis Bia

Friendship Fete Sends Firemen Relief Check

Chief Belt of the District fire department received a 150 dollar check for the Firemen's Heifer Association from the Friendship Charity Lawn Fete held in May. The event featured the department’s exhibition drill under Chief Belt and the note from Mrs. Archibald Hoptine thanks the organizers for their personal support. Velvet King Is Delightful is an advertisement for a pure cream product.

Chief Belt Friendship Archibald Hoptine

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