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14 Jul 1904

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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1904

Page

11

So Near Yet So Far Tailor Shop Ad Promises Quality

A local tailoring ad touts up-to-date craftsmanship in fabric design and workmanship. It claims Saks garment quality at lower prices, offering ready-for-service apparel within reach for all budgets.

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No Change of Route final decision on the case

Commissioners uphold the proposed Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway route along Twelfth street rejecting calls to shift to Thirteen and a Half Pennsylvania avenue. Over 100 supporters beat 13 objectors who argued street disruption and nuisance. Traffic counts cited and sewers deemed compatible with electric conduits.

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Washington Alexandria Mount Vernon Twelfth Streets Twelfth Street McComb Col. Biddle Harding Macfarland West Colvin Arthur Peter Co. A. Langley Au Reagona C, D Langley Pennsylvania Avenue Fourteenth Street D Street Congress Frank L. Hanvey Leon Harlow Washington and Commissioner West Mr. Harding
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Ice Cream Measures Short Tolerance Recommended

Sealer of Weights and Measures Haskell urges two ounce tolerance for quart ice cream boxes with proportional margins for all sizes. He believes thirty two ounce boxes with two ounce tolerance are fair and the recommendation was approved by commissioners.

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Haskell
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Police Force Changes After Burkhart Death

Changes in the police department follow the death of Desk Sergeant Burkhart of the Third precinct. Sergeant J. E H Thompson moves from First precinct to the Third for day duty, G P. Moncasis shifts from the Tenth to the First, and Private H. C. Russell from the Fourth to the Tenth, promoted to desk sergeant vice Moncasis. Thompson’s move reflects his strong First precinct record. Also, twelve of sixty civil service examinees passed. their records to be reviewed before appointment. Adcock, a former U.S. Army man, sworn in and assigned to the Second precinct.

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Thompson Burkhart J. E H. Thompson Burkart G P.F. Moncaais H. C. Russell W. ©. Adcock United States Army
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Death of Veteran Fireman Sherman Ends Long Service

John Sherman retired battalion chief engineer of the District fire department died at his Brightwood Park home aged about sixty after paralysis on duty. Born in Ireland, he served from 1878, rose through private to battalion chief, and retired July last. Survived by widow and four children. Funeral plans anticipated for Saturday with Mount Olivet Cemetery interment. Chief Belt praised his long service and leadership.

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John Sherman Fire Department Erie Flint Brightwood Park Mount Olivet Ireland Belt No 2 Chemical Engine Company Brightwood Sherman Kelther John Joseph
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Wants Receiver Appointed In Columbia Copyright Suit

John W. Glennan sues the Columbia Copyright and Patent Company and others to appoint a receiver for the company with an accounting and to bar disposal of books and papers. He claims to own nearly half the stock and seeks disclosure of funds since May 24, 1908 and the source. The suit argues possible defective organization or partnership and dissolution of the name if so. The Marine Band concert at the Marine Barracks is noted with a program. A 14 year old boy, William O Hara, ran away from McKeesport and was arrested as he planned to board a southbound train. he will be sent home.

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Columbia Copyright and Patent Company John W. Glennan West Steever Wilson & Barksdale Ralph Wormelle R Kirby van Matec Glennan Virginia Wormelle and van Mater Wiliam O’hara McKeesport Ninth Precinct Young O’hara
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No Fire Escapes Yet At Trinity College Building

Acting Commissioner Harding approves notice to Sister Superior to install fire escapes before the September opening. Inspector Lawson found both Trinity College and the apostolic building lack exits beyond wooden stairs. Notices were issued in March May and June, with building officials urged to place escapes within 30 days. The college and mission house may not reopen until compliance is achieved.

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Harding Apostolic Building Trinity College Lawson Georgiana Ashford Aesistant Nicholson Bieber Ulster Apostolic Bulding Hard- Ting Michigan Avenue
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Will arraign the Wilsons at Police Court today

Police expect arraignment of Marcela and Martha Ott Wilson and Marie Cicotte Wilson for an unspecified charge. Detectives Parham and O'Brien continue gathering evidence as authorities seek to have them ousted from town if possible. The women refused to discuss affairs at the House of Detention as officials pursue formal action.

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Marcela Martha Ott Wilson Marie Cicotte Wilson Anderson House John Marshall Place C Street Northwest Parham O’brien Capt. Boardman
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Second annual barbecue honors Retail Grocers’ Protective Association

About 2,000 people attended Loeffler's Brightwood lawn for the second annual barbecue in honor of the Retail Grocers' Protective Association. An ox weighing 1,672 pounds was roasted as ten butchers carved and served ox sandwiches while five men dispensed beer and others provided ice cream. A band played as the crowd enjoyed food, drink, and festivity. B P B Otterback presented silverware to Mr and Mrs Loeffler, with bunting and electric lights decorating the lawn.

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BP B. Otterback
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Patent Office Promotes Clerks After Delayed Salary Increases

The Patent Office announced forty one promotions delayed since July 1, elevating clerks across multiple states including Massachusetts District of Columbia New York and Virginia. Promotions range from 360 to 1200 dollars annual. names and precise increases listed for each individual, with Chief Clerk Charles M Irelan overseeing the announcements in the afternoon.

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Patent Office Charles M. Irelan Miau Abbie A. Felch Massachusetts Mise Emms G. Brashearsa District of Columble Irving B. Griggs District of Columbia William B. Shipley Maryland Miss Ruth Pomeroy Pennsylvania Mire Guidan Callan Texas Mina Carrier Rass Oregon Arthur D. Cutts Heald Miles Roberta Y. Haynes Tennessee Willam I. Lee James T. Holt Utah Columbla Payne Virginia William H. Nichkils James R Durham West Virginia William J Barker Marion P. Hubbard Connecticut
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Ballingers in Courts Ask Cross Bill in Divorce Case

Webster Ballinger asked leave of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia to file a cross bill seeking an absolute divorce from Katherine Ballinger. The case involves custody of their three year old child and recent moves include Mrs Ballinger taking the child from the father's home and both parents facing warrants under the Tamunds law.

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Webster Ballinger John H. Laskey Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Katherine Ballinger
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Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers at Odd Fellows Hall

Members of Naomi Rebekah Lodge No 10 install officers with Emma J. S Murray presiding and a full Grand Lodge team assisting. Separately, Lineal Society of the Spanish War honors local temple officers led by Alyn K. Capron with Temple No 1 designated Washington. The Angler's Paradise at Gananoque highlights Gananoque Inn, dining, rooms, and boating on the St Lawrence River. Walter L. Day listed for particulars.

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Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Degree Odd Fellowship Odd Fellows’ Hall Naomi Rebekah Lodge Emma J. S Murray Ruth Rebekah Lodge Annie E. Grigsby Belle M. Carter Ella Howison Martha Howison Georgia G Mothershead Henrietta Werner Noble Grand Louise Hogan Nettie P. Wallace Anna ML. Roberts Roberta B. Wolland Cora B. Anderson P. G Annie Lunby P G Irene A. King C. Jennie Murray Fuuardian Hattie A Tolson Guardian Albert G. Thomas Andrew Day Margaret Burgess Kate Gibson Addie Dorsey Alyn K. Capron National Lineal Society the Lineal Society Washington F. S. Hodgson George W. Driver E. M McLaughlin Gananoque Ise St. Lawrence Thousand Islands Gananoque Inn Walter L. Day Ontario
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Summer Resort Information at The Post Bureau

City bulletin notes free access to resort and travel booklets at The Post's Resort Information Bureau with full details on hotels and routes for summer trips. Advertisements list groceries, home services, and local businesses including D. Pyles' stores, Wm F Nolte home repapering, and Ardmore Hotel in Ocean Grove. A hearse collision near Sixth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue is reported, along with Georgetown property sale to Mrs. C. B. Peirce at Tweenty-ninth and P streets.

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Resort Information Bureau Fica Georgetown C. B. Peirce Tweenty-ninth and P Streets T. Rawling Danenhower
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Saks & Company Penn Ave and Seventh St Seventh and I Eye N. W Schneider Baking CO Bio Lst NW the Hygienic Air Carpet Cleaning Co St. N. W Horn Hacheve Twelfth District Building Notes HE. & Randall Randal Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Twenty-fourth Street M Streets Weather Bureau Allen Civil Service Commission Physicians Woodward Detective Bureau Maj Sylvester Bureau of Detectives Paursen O'Brien J. J. Hill J J Hin San Francisco Manila Glenwood Bacon James Hill Grand Army of the Republi Irene Ruth Dayton Willam Earl Ambrose Roy William Dayton Rs. Dayton Treasury James H. de Lamotta O. B. Hallam Gesch Bros NY Yvave Marine Barracks United States Marine Band Walter Ty. Smith Marca Orpheus Ponchieill Jacques Louim Vanpoucke Hosmer Wey D. J. Kauf Man Pa. Ave Wilsons John T Maher Lillian Lee Maher Alice W C. Williams Fred L. Rosemond J. W. Campbell Beneft Helen Marie Frank P Crose Mmma Olive Austin Timothy D Daly Johanna Daly Mary C. Becker Annie E. Downing Alice A Reynolde Joseph T Daly Jefferson D. Daly Frank X. Daly Kansas Petroleum Oil Company R. Donaldson E W. McCormick G M Shafer M & McCormick E.W. Freeman B ET Kreischmann George B Terry S A Terry P*b Anderson W 8 Rotary Engine Company E. M. Seekner E. W BocCormick Edw A. Reid B Bell Reid G. BR. Lewis William Rice Company Philp Tindall Owen H Fowler John R. Lang Willing Tollere’ Union Henry P. MacKauight Lavinia Brown Viels Browne Ladies of A. R Boston U. S. Grant Circle Grand Army of the Republic Emma Fuller Holbrook Wallboro Springs Chesapeake and ‘Ohio Millboro Springs Bath County M - Davidson Hubert Schutter Columbian University Hospital Howard Avenue Glenwood Cemetery George A. Shehan Patent Office Promotions Lineal Society of the Aria Zach Feora Joseph Auerba St. Louis Exposition Post Post Business Office Forest City The Washington Post Porast City Adaress Heurich Heurich Brewing Co Ge Smith Premier Typewriter Co Eleventh St. N. W Washington, D. C City Bulletin D. Pyles C. A. Muddiman & Co Nolte Lith Ocean Grove Ardmore A. R . Hussey Rufus H. Darby Chicago James H. Dabney Third Street Thomas Dender Henry Dixon Sixth Street Bowen Lenox New Progress Fourteenth St CORBY Adler Mass. Ave Victor E. Adler Clothing House 7Th St. Nw Yale Laundry 10Th St New York Ave Busheis Bushela Washington Gas Light CO 10Th St. Maw Burlington, VE REGAL Pennsylvania Ava Uneeda Biscuit Duffy Duff Pun Ail Whiskey Company Rochester John Lucia Cao Benavembes
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