Auto Tax War Ends as Licenses Set at Two Dollars
District officials rescind the high tax on cars entering the capital from Maryland and Virginia after protests by residents who own homes out of state. About 2491 dollars collected since February may be refunded as leaders push a horsepower registration bill in Congress to let District cars be taxed and licensed at two dollars in reciprocal states.
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Washington
Maryland
Virginia
Chevy Chase
James D. Morgan
Congress
Access to Powhatan Books in Hotel Receivership
Justice Gould ordered the Lewis Hotel Company to allow access to its books held by William H. White, receivers’ counsel, with records to be kept in the attorney’s office. An expedited final adjustment is anticipated during Justice Barnard’s summer term in the District Supreme Court.
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Justice Gould
Powhatan Hotel
G. G. Cromwell
Lewis Hotel Company
William H. White
Justice Barnard
District Supreme Court
Uncle Sam Gets His Rent in Quick Court Action
The government moved on 26 Municipal Court suits to reclaim back rent from tenants on North Capitol and nearby avenues near the Capitol grounds. Twelve delinquents who paid promptly had suits dismissed after settlements reached yesterday. Also, Bridget Cuddy’s will probate notes her entire estate to son Matthias Cuddy, naming him executor. she died June 8, 1901, leaving two other sons unmentioned.
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North Capitol
New Jersey and
Delaware Avenues
Capitol Grounds
Bridget Cuddy
Matthias Cudds
Udds
William Audds
Oakland
Tal
Defense of Colored Clerks Sparks Letter Reply
Editor Post defends colored clerks amid claims of favoritism in the recorder of deeds office. Kyle B. Prich counters, stating white copyists face layoffs when work is light and correcting a claimed assault with affidavits from white clerks. He urges district residents to hold the guilty accountable and deter concealment of crimes.
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the Post
Recorder of Deeds
Ahe
Johnson
O’gorman
O'Gorman
Kyle BB. Prich
Banquet in Honor of District Commissioners Retiring
District building employees pledge a grand banquet next Monday at Rauscher's to honor Commissioners Rudolph and Johnston. New commissioners Newman and Siddons will attend with addresses by all four. A arrangements committee includes BD H Thomas Frank Wagner Sylvester Tweedale Wilson Garges Fisher Hibbs Pratt Rogers.
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Canon Rudolph
John A. Johnston
Rauscher’s
Rudolph and
Johnston
Godspeed
Oliver P. Newman
Frank L. Siddons
BD. H. Thomas
Frank J. Wagner
R. Sylvester
Alonzo Tweedale
Louis E. Wilson
Daniel E. Garge
Secretary Lane Hosts Birthday Reception At Patent Office
Secretary Lane celebrated his forty ninth birthday with a reception at the Patent Office court in the afternoon. Guests included Interior Department employers and new heads A A Jones Adolphe Miner Clay Tallmen G M Saltz saber Thomas J Ewing Cato Sells William R King and H A Meyer. Lane, born on Prince Edward Island Canada and UC Berkeley graduate, previously practiced law in San Francisco and served as San Francisco city corporation counsel from 1897 to 1902 before a 1903 election to the United States Senate.
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Lane
Interior Department
Patent Office
A A Jones
Adolphe Miner
Clay Tallmen
General Land Office
G. M Saltzsaber
Thomas J. Ewing
Cato Sells
Indian Affairs
William R King
Widow Sues for 10000 Over McGraw Death in Railway Crash
The widow of Francis James McGraw sues for 10000 in district supreme court against the Annaposta, Potomac River Railroad Company and the Washington and Bluefield Railway Company. The suit claims McGraw died from injuries after being pushed from a car on June 14, 1912 at Winthrop and F streets while transferring between trains.
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Francis James McGraw
Potomac Mine Planting Steamer Trains for Two Weeks
The mine planting steamer General Frank works in the Potomac River for two weeks teaching artillery crews how to handle dummy mines. Mines are connected to shore stations and numbered for rapid location, with the goal of safeguarding Washington by simulating defense plans near Fort Monroe, Fort Washington, and River View.
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General Frank
Here
Chesapeake Bay
United States
Works
Potomac River
Japan
Mexico
Frank
Potomac
Fort Washington
Washington
Capes
Henry and
Charles
Fort Monroe
Hampton Roads
Reno
Chesapeake
Norfolk
War Department
River View
City
Milk Case Prosecution May Be Halted In Police Court
Defense counsel Henry E. Davis and M. E. O’Bhea say the milk dealers’ trials in the pure food law case may be halted when called today. They will file printed motions for a more specific bill of particulars claiming the court ordered bill is too vague and seeks no definite charges.
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Henry E. Davis
M. E. O'Bhea
Receivership for Cissel Co Flour Merchants
The G W Cissel Company flour merchants went into receivership yesterday by order of Justice Gould after a petition by directors and stockholders claiming the firm cannot operate on a paying basis. Ralph Burn and Russel G Rankin were named receivers under a $50,000 bond. Assets about $192,307 with estimated indebtedness around six figures. Petitioners include William S Culbertson G B Spence Walter H Carroll Bewall Cissell Clarence R Willison William H Boyd and H Ralph Birten. Attorneys are H B Flaherty and J 3 Easby-Smith.
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G. W. Cissel Company
Justice Gould
Ralph Burn
Russel G. Rankin
William S. Culbertson
G B Spence
Walter H Carroll
Bewall Cissell
Clarence R. Willison
Willam H Boyd
H Ralph Birten
H. B. Flaherty
J 3 Easby- Smith
Banker's Divorce Fight Sparks Johannesburg Town Talk
Local banker Eldridge BE Jordan faces a divorce suit filed by his wife Martha Tyson Manly Jordan last Saturday. Attorney G Beale Bloomer entered appearance for Jordan, suggesting the wife must prove her charges. Mrs Jordan travels in Europe and the case is expected for trial after her return next fall.
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Eldridge
Jordan
Martha Tyson Manly Jordan
G Beale Blooomer
Europe
Floral Tokens and Health Malt Beverage Ad Notice
An old style plea promotes Floral Tokens as expressive non alcoholic health drink with malt and hops, claimed to benefit health. The notice advertises availability sealed at grocers or from Washington Brewers Co, and warns about leaving children while shopping.
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Wwashington Brewers Co
July Sale Special on Home Furnishings Now Open
Our store offers flexible open accounts with affordable payments on furniture. Choose desired styles and qualities now rather than waiting. Special bargains include refrigerators water coolers patio furniture and seasonal porch and lawn pieces marked down for July.
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Sail Re
Chattal Qia Datry Co
Syracuse
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Access TO
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Sam
National Library For the Blind
Ho Street
Hekl Prifay
Recorder’s Office
Chief of Interior Department
F. J. McGraw
Cissel CO
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Rankin
City Bulletins
Lin Ilsb
al Suaght
Lin
Darcues
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H Sts
Diuggists
Hahn
All “Florsheim” Men’s Oxfords
Wm. Hahn & Co
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Pa. Ave. S. E
White Sea Isle
Rich
Russia
Pennsylvania Railroad Ticket Office
Sts. N. W. Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Judd & Detwedler, Inc
Grogan
Peter Grogan & Sons Co
Seventh St
Burchell
Prince Albert
AED Bress
Bell
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Bemrends
7Th St
Byron S. Adams
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F ST. NW
Horning
America
Emerson Institute
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