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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
13
A chaotic courtroom scene centers on Charles Davenport and Mary Davenport. Mary seeks support after a hasty marriage, while the judge rebukes the husband for failing to provide. The exchange revolves around loyalty, unity, and the vow to support a wife. The judge quotes a proverb about not untangling a knot tied by the tongue.
City commissioners authorize EHH Thomas to commence condemnation proceedings to acquire land in square 6% for widening G street at its intersection with Massachusetts avenue. A new straight track to Union Station will be laid, altering Brookland line and North Capitol street operations, with the Capital Traction line rerouted via New Jersey and Massachusetts avenues. The plan requires removing a fountain and creating two triangular reservations at the intersections.
Senator Dick of Ohio urged electing a single executive for the District of Columbia to replace the three commissioners system He argued self government would yield better results and Congress may reform the government next session Howard S Reeside backed a strong single head claiming it would fix responsibility and improve outcomes He favored a four year term and reappointment for an able leader to run the District government.
The United States police court jury for the July August and September terms has been selected after more than two weeks of venire examination of 50 or more talesmen. Listed are names including John A Wilson William A Yeager Conrad Miller Jax B Smith James B Wright Frank W Amrein Edward S Davis Philip Lederer Brederch White Willam Date Daniel Weyman Frank Fospital and others. Four Hours Sail on Chesapeake Bay later advertised with round trip fare $109 by The Electric Line ticket agent at New York avenue.
Commissioners trimmed eleven pensions on the retired fire and police lists and eight more were dropped for refusing medical exams. The names will not be released until more cases are decided. Some pensions are restored or offset by other incomes. pending cases may be argued in court.
Majo McClellan of New York invites Commissioner Macfarland to the second annual congress of the Playground Association of Amelia to be held in New York September 12. Macfarland asks commissioners to appoint delegates from the district. nominees include Cuno Ho Rudolph, Robert Harper, Coldren, Miss Edich, C Westcott, Eugene Stevens, Mrs Giles S Rafter, and others from boards of trade, commerce, education, and guardianships.
City inspectors report general compliance with weighing standards at ice plants and retailers. William C Haskell notes few complaints, prompt investigations, and prosecutions for weight violations. Three months to June 3 saw eighteen violations and total fines of 7123. Baltimore and return twilight trips offered daily via The Electric Line with a 100 round trip for Saturday and Sunday, 4 pm to midnight.
The body of Mar Pierre Charles Le Fant, French engineer, will be moved from Duggen farm Maryland to the Catholic University of America in Brookland DC. Commissioner Macfarland plans to seek authorization from Congress to remove the body and erect a modest memorial stone funded by a $200 appropriation. The Digges property owners consent to removal if placed on campus. The Washington Society of Engineers and Bishop O Connell support the transfer, with ceremonies in September before his departure on a church tour.
Morne Shock, 2 years old of 1108 1 street northwest, was arrested yesterday by Central Office Detectives Baur and Cornwell on a charge of stealing 330 from Benjamin Shafin of 501 Q street northwest. Shafin reported a pocketbook with the money taken from his coat hanging in a room at 81 Fourteenth Street NW. Shock, said to be the only other person in the room, denies the charge.
City readers learn the evening sermon at Second Baptist Church will explore Shall We Know Our Loved Ones After Death next night led by Pastor Key LG Hee Swem Ix Our Family Weat-Thea Meat is not precisely the best hot weather diet clips from local ads promote Schneiders Malt Bread fresh pies and teas from Connecticut Pies at area groceries.
Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges promoted as best by A. Muddiman & Co at 616 12th St. Also advertisements for hard shell drains at McLennon’s Cafe, Purlesima Rye Whisky, Wm. Cannon address, Heurich’s Beer sales, Arlington Bottling, and Columbia Photo Supply Co. 1424 Ave.
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