CITY BUILDING STONE PLAN AIMS TO SAVE TIME ON SPRING WORK
Engineer Commissioner recommends direct quarry contracts for the municipal building stone to ensure material on hand by spring. Capt. Chester Harding urges district bid on a few quarries, with architects guiding stone type and color. Plans may save time by delaying general contractor work until spring while foundations proceed.
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Capt
Chester Harding
Building Commission
Capt. Harding
Washington
Bida
Jose
Harding
Harding Anya
Macfarland
Shaw
Aszury
City boat clubs seek legal view on Potomac river pollution
The boat clubs petitioned city Commissioners to stop discharge of gas tar and oily substances into the Potomac from Georgetown channel manufacturing plants. Commissioner Macfarland referred the matter to the corporation counsel for an opinion on the district’s powers to act. The clubs cite boating fishing and bathing harms and urge enforcement of the code to prevent contamination and fish spoilage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac River
Georgetown
Macfarland
District building notes show appeals and permit actions
Citizens appeal for a comb ination fire engine for Langdon. Acting Commissioner Harding advises granting a temporary track permit for the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad across South Capitol Street. Permits recommended for Peck Memorial Chapel extensions. Residents petition paving Thomas Street with asphalt blocks. Unfunded sidewalk request in Colorado Heights deferred. Gravel cover planned for Fifth and V streets warehouses. Appointments and resignations within the engineer department. North Capitol and Eckington Association to be informed regarding inclusion of streets in the paving schedule to be submitted to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langdon
Commissionsra
Harding
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
South Capitol Street
Virginia Avenue
Anne
Hunt
Peck Memorial Chapel
Twenty-eighth
Julian P. Dodge
Thomas Street
First
Scond
Congress
Colorado Heights
Barber & Ross
Fifth
V Streets
F. ¢. Hilder
Surveyor's Office
Eugene FP. Garges
Engineer Department
T. R. Senior, Jr
A Sagrario
F & Wieht
North Capitol
Eckington Citizenat Association
Roadway Plan Fragments Show Vague Street Shifts
Fragments describe potential changes along several northwest streets and avenues including Capitol to First, North Capitol to First Street, and Rhode Island Avenue. The text lists transfers between routes and locations but lacks clear dates or full context for implementation. no figures or final names are confirmed.
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Thorteen Respecte
Teon Norn Caphor
Norpitor
Randolph
Capitol
Street
Geaton
North Capitol
First Street
Rhode Island Avenue
Capi
Barnes Sues District Commissioners For Tax Deed
Elias Barnes files a mandamus suit in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia against the District Commissioners to force issuance of a tax deed for part of lot 3 in square 788. He bought at tax sale in April 1898, paid the price, and received a sale certificate, but the deed was withheld after two-year redemption passed. The petition argues the law compels the commissioners to execute the deed and asks a rule to show cause by July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Elias ©. Barnes
Andrew Lipscomb
F. Edward Mitchell
District Commissioners
Justicie
Complaint of vicious dog prompts removal order request
A petition presented to Commissioner Macfarland requests immediate disposal of a vicious dog owned by Hebaoga Brown at 4167 Street North West near Fourth and Fifth Streets. The animal has run at large without a leash, bit a child at 485 Street, and repeatedly snarled at nearby youths, creating a danger and nuisance. Signers include W J McEvoy, E Fisher, A P Wyle, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macfarland
Citivena
Comintiawionera
Hebaoga
E. E. Maher
Tn Treat
W. J. McEvoy
BE. #. Fisher
A. BP. Wyle
Mra
GC. B. Seahweltser
John Ekof
Z. Shear
T. Nulte
Mra. Mangara TR. Garoling Anderson
O. Denognue
T, H. Loman
Washington Railway to Remove M Street Tracks
Washington Railway and Electric Company seeks a permit to remove its tracks from M street between Four-and-a-half and Water street southwest. The Washington Commissioners will grant the permit after petitions were referred to the company, which will retain its franchise. The company may repave with Belgian blocks pending a decision on underground electric plans. cars once ran from the navy yard to the wharves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Railway
Washington Railway and Electric Company
M Street
Water Street
South Washington
Navy Yard
Legal Challenge Seeks Quash of February Tax Sale
Benjamin W. Guy filed a suit against the District via Attorneys Hallam Hallam to quash the February 23, 1888 tax sale of lot 23 in square 869 at Seventh and Hast Capitol streets. He claims ownership and a void tax sale certificate clouds his title, citing old legislative acts for improvements by the board of public works. The obituary lists Mrs. Mary A. Wells’s funeral and Congressional Cemetery interment. Four days remain in World’s Fair voting contest urging support for candidates.
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Benjamin W. Guy
Hallam & Hallam
Seventh
Capitol Streets
Guy
Legislative Assembly
Board of Public Works
Towpath Boy Maltreated in Canal Boat Case
Edward Kline fined 20 dollars for assaulting Giuseppe Julian a thirteen year old who testified he was forced to work and knocked into a canal by Kline on a Cumberland Maryland to Washington trip Police court heard Julian who spoke of his rough school and nationality as motives for alleged mistreatment The boy was rescued by fellow boatmen after being overboard and Kline faced possible detention before being returned to his brother’s home
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Guiseppe Julian
Gerfield
Edward Kline
Kline
Little Julian
Johnson
Eichelberger
Cumberland
Washington
Julian
Eline
Yes
Fourteenth Street
Maryland Avenue
Rufus Escarious
C Street
Suit to Remove Executor over Myres Estate
Heires at law of Martha P. Myers filed proceedings through attorney Alexander Muncaster to remove Willard H. Myer as executor and appoint another trustee. Elizabath H Emma M Myers and others allege mismanagement of about 18000 dollar estate from 1901, citing missing accounting and improper bank deposits after borrowing 8500 dollars against stock. Local detectives continue searches for clues but no suspect caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard H. Myere
Martha P. Myers
Alexander Muncaster
Willard H. Myera
National Bafa Deposit, Savings and Trust Company
Eligabath H
Emma M
Edward BE. Myers
Julia ¥. Browns
Virginia C. Brooke
Hare Yiet J. Nyman
Josephine A. Amalizell
Haddonfield
N. J
Willard B. Myers
Elizabeth H
Emma M. Myers
Willard H Myers
National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company
American Security and Trust Company
Mergenthaler
Death of Rudolph Ball Ex-fireman of DC era
Rudolph Ball former District of Columbia fire department member died at 1218 Princeton Street around midnight Monday. He served from 1882 to 1892 and wished to be buried with firemen honors. Chief Pelt arranges a 31-man escort, with pallbearers from the department to attend the funeral at Prospect.
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Rudolph Ball
District of Columbia Fire Department
Firemen’s Relief Association
Princeton Street
Ball
Fire Department
Bail
Pelt
No. 2 Enginee Company
Fre
Fiuet Feliwer
Olionhany, Talat & Boyan
Ebthnn
Heavy bail for theft in chicken theft case
William Smith was held in 2000 dollars bond after a Friday arrest and court appearance for two housebreaking counts. Police say an organized gang of chicken thieves operates on Good Hope road with ongoing raids, including a recent successful theft at James A Wilker’s poultry house. Daniel Austin lost many fowls in the Good Hope area as investigators pursue remaining suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Raedy
Kimball
Smith
Good Hope Road
Anacostia Station
Daniel Austin
Good Hope Read
James A Wilker
Brick Thrower Alberta Lancaster Faces Court
Alberta Lancaster known as Dyson in married life hurled a brick at Frederick Thomas, accused of walking with another woman Tuesday night. She testified to asserting her claim to his attention, but Judge Kimball fined her 2).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Lancaster
Dyson
Frederick Thomas
Alberta
Frederick
Kimball
Driver Veney Killed In Brick Wagon Accident
John Veney a 40 year old driver for Anderson Storage Company was fatally crushed when a brick laden wagon jolted over a rough road near the filtration plant. He died en route to Freedmen's Hospital after the accident was witnessed by fellow workers. Coroner Nevitt ruled death accidental.
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John ‘Veney
Freedmen’s Hospital
Veney
Dixon Court Southwest
Anderson Storage Company
Nevitt
Stabbing Disturbance Leads to Courtroom Fines and Joint Charges
Victoria Smith, John Butler, and Joseph Reeder were involved in a disturbance at 62 C Street NW Tuesday night. Smith received a $10 disorderly conduct fine after a District Court hearing, Butler was found guilty of assault and sentenced to a fine or 100 days, while Reeder was discharged with imprisonment as the alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Smith
John Butler
Joseph Reeder
Smith
C Street Northwest
Victoria
United States
Butler
Reeder
Victoria With & Kal
Epworth League Moonlight Excursion to Thollan Head
Epworth League of Douglas Memorial plans a July 28 moonlight trip to Thollan Head with many district chapters joining including Wilson Memorial and Keller Memorial. The steamer Harry Randall departs River View wharf at 6:30 PM with onboard supper and hoped for Washington musical talent. Communications from other leagues are welcomed by Friday night.
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Epworth League
Thollan Head
Douglas Memorial
Chareter
Wilson Memoral
Waugh Chapel
Fletcher Chapel
Hibrooke Methodist Hpiscopal
Tennallytown
Anacontia Methodist Hiplocopal
Young People's Christian Endeavor Societies
Ninth Street Christian Church
Keller Memorial Lutheran Church
Amararith Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Harry Randall
River View Wharf
Washington
Italian Shoots Friend at Bar Home Arrested
Etelio Committed to jail to await trial after Giuseppe Stelle, the Italian shooter, claimed the barroom incident at 50 Armory Place Southwest was an accident. The wounded Gustians de Vigila remains in hospital as detectives investigate the bar altercation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etelio
Guiseppe Stelle
Armory Place
Friends Save Mrs McBride's Body From Potter's Field
Friends of Mrs Mary J McBride who died at Washington Asylum Hospital arranged for burial after retrieving her remains from the morgue. Undertaker J William Lee prepared the body and funeral services were held at Lee's chapel with interment in Glenwood Cemetery purchased by the friends.
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McBride
Mary J McBride
Washington Asylum
Potter's Field
J. William Lee
Lee
Glenwood Cemetery
Aloysius Dorr
St. Louis
Bladensburg Road
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Reception for Catholic Legion officers honors area leaders
About 200 women of the Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion hosted a reception Monday evening for supreme officers Misa Theresa Blondell of Baltimore and Miss Annie O'Connor of New York. City council presidents introduced her councils, then the officers spoke on the society’s work and bright prospects. Blondell organized a Chancellor's Club for former presidents. officers elected: President Mrs. Helen Scheckles, Vice President Mrs. Cecilia B. Miller, Secretary Miss Mary W. McCarthy, Chancellor Miss Mary Flanagan, Orator Rose Carraher. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Legion
Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion
Misa Theresa Blondell
Baltimore
Annie O'Connor
New York
Helen Scheckles
Cecilia B. Miller
Mary WH McCarthy
Mary ©. Flanagan
Moss Rose Carraher
District Commissioners seek marshals inquiry for listed individuals
Petition filings yesterday call for marshal's jury to probe mental condition of Samuel W. Barnes Maria Brahma James Carrigan Andrew J cockrell Lucy Frye Nellie Gordon T Frank Greenwood Isaac Oppenheimer Mattie Pierce Joseph L Sanford and Leonard A Bradley Hearing set for next Friday afternoon Pennsylvania Club license under review Assessor Darnellle and excise board to reconsider liquor license matter Court fixes bail at 5000 for Samuel R Young in Aqueduct Bridge death case Will of George W Greendated June 27 194 last filed probate widow Hiliza V Green named executrix and estate details appear Quality to what makes price Barrets Vanilla Extract pricing ad continuation
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Samuel W. Barnes
Maria Brahma
James Carrigan
Andrew J. Cockrell
Lucy Frye
Nellie Gordon
T. Frank Greenwood
Isaac Oppenheimer
Mattie Pierce
Joseph L. Sanford
Leonad A. Bradley
Pennsylvania
Darnellle
Excise ‘Board
George W. Green
Hiliza V. Green
Appeal From Shaffer Verdict In Auguste Bhafter Case
The bill of exceptions in the appeal to the Court of Appeals in the case of Augustu Bhafter, under sentence of death for killing his wife, was submitted to Justice Wright. The court took under advisement the ruling on the bill and will render a decision today. Assistant United States Attorney Charles A Kelgwin prosecuted for the government, with Henry B. Davis and D. W. Baker for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Augustua LE
Bhafter
Justice Wright
United States
Charles A Kelgwin
Henry B. Davis
D. W. Bakar
Incorporations Filed and Local Advertisements
Articles of Incorporation listed for Mammoth Veln Coal Company, Drager Medicine Company, Pump Company, Royal Glue Company, Armstrong & Co, and others with stated capital. Local grocery ads include goods and prices. electric fan promotion. an arm injury report at a stable. gas ranges advertised. addresses and business names noted in Washington and Atlanta.
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Mammoth Veln Coal Company
R. M. Wetrs
Abraham Smith
Taylor Cook
Drager Medicine Company
Frederick ©. Drager
Taylor_Coakers Pump Company
Ernest Gerstenberg
Philip H. Dela
Peter de Graw
Robert A. Conk
Benjamin Minor
Royal Glue Company
John A. O' Meara
James N Bradley
John A Bayly
Armatrong & Co
Ralph Wormette
al van Mater
Edwin L. Bradford
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Sennets
Mackinaws
Manilas
Javas
Porto Ricos
Featherweight Clothing
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
7Th St
C. & P. Telephone CO
Commission
District Building Notes
Sues Commissio
District National Guard
Andrew Parker
District of Columbia
Haseen
Staf
Star Hulldinn
O'Elbok Pf
Iki
Hriday
Biret Battalion
Htleet Hewlaieit
Ith aFiibEy
Plaid Artillery
Ignal Gurps
Ambilanie Gorpy
Genter Market
Atuleck P
Fife
Senter Market
Bk & A'Elack
Atelack P
Firat Healment
Center Market
Atelack
Ha Armory
Ololnok P
Yad Batant
Mary A. Wells
Massachusetts Avenue Northeast
George M Maydwell
Waugh M. H. Church
George BH. Leech
Congressional Cemetery
Z. W.W Alderman
Harry, Dodge
Joseph A Dodge
Clarence Dodge
Frank B. Havens
Willam McReynolds
Wells
Elmer
Elizabeth Ford Wells
Amery
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Meen
Sea Island
Nessateee
Friedlander Clothing Company
Ninth and
E Streets
N. W
Heurich Brewing Co
Heurich
West 34
Husband
John Veney
Ernest Gant
Ninth Precinct
Charles Broome
Twelfth Street
Broome
Gant
Young
J. B. McLaughin
Samuel R. Young
Aqueduct Bridge
Barrett
Wouter
Ollcloth
THE
HUB Furniture CO
Herrmann’s
House G
Herrmann
Eye
St. Louis Exposition
the Post
Post Business Office
Forest City
Washington Post
Post
F.om Shaffer
City Bulletin
J.T D. Pyles
Ave
Electric Supply Co
Joseph Bolden
Bolden
Georgetown University Hospital
Cc. A. Muddiman & Co
Ulus
Darty Pant
Washington D. C
Sue H. Darby
Figdmont, Printing Co
Atlanta, Ga
Darby
Chicago-Jewel
Guara
Ddiman & Co
Bowen
John Lucas
Sta
the Sunday Post
Headquarisra
Washington Gas Light CO
10Th St. N. W
Yale Laundry
6Th St
New York Ave
Office and World
CORBY
Neumatic Water Works Co
14Th al, Waeh, D. GC
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