Mandamus Filed Over Union Station Grant Payment
The Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad seeks a mandamus in District Supreme Court to force district commissioners to issue a certificate showing the company meets the 1908 act conditions for a $1,000,000 US payment toward grade crossing abolition. The suit argues completion delays by District. the railroad claims it has fulfilled obligations and faces damages from withholding funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
District Supreme Court
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
New Jersey Avenue
South Washington
Will Probe Railway Rates In Washington
Thomas Grant, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, is authorized to obtain full information on alleged discrimination against Washington in passenger and freight rates by railroads entering the city. It is claimed Alexandria offers better rates, with fares as low as 2 cents a mile from Alexandria to Virginia ports versus 3 cents a mile from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Grant
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Alexandria
Virginia
Commission Grants Damages for Delaware Ave Grade Change
A report by the Union Station grade damage commission lists appraisals for real estate on the west side of Delaware avenue from 0 to 1 streets northeast. The valuations include Lot 5, square 683 at 320 Delaware avenue owned by Josephine H. Bauer for 32,300 and Lot 4, square 623 at 2 Delaware avenue owned by Mary Howard.
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Tha
Union Station
Delaware Avenue
Josephine H. Bauer
Dealaware Avenue
Mary Howard
Railway commission cites complaints against lines for delays and conditions
Traction companies reply to questions are sent to the Interstate Commerce Commission for action. About 20 complaints are under investigation by H Kady. Chief issues include early and late running times, smoking in cars, high rates, lack of through service, and poor facilities to Rockville Bethesda and Brightwood lines. Chairman Krepp declined to clarify if the subcommission will be backed by enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smerce
Dismot
Klmay
Ee Iy
Railway Commission
Interstate Commerce
Commission
Sic
Kady
Brightwood
WLL
Rockville
Bethesda
Krepp
Interstate Commerce’ Commission
Hie
Taxes Sought: 310000 in Street Extension Assessments
Review of the assessors books shows about 310000 due the District for street extension assessments unpaid for years. Acting Assessor Adams reported 91703.24 tied to street extensions, with half advertised. Corporation Counsel Thomas advised full collection like other taxes, and Commissioner West seeks vigorous recovery.
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Benjamin F. Adams
West
E. Thomas
Thomas
Inspectors prepare to enforce child labor law in city
Inspectors Charles Estes and R A Sanders, transferred from the police, reported to Commissioner Macfarland that a city canvass is complete and they are ready to prosecute offenders starting August 1. Macfarland said businesses generally show intent to comply and cooperate with officials in enforcement. Best Value in Flowers. Gude always gives more for the money thanks usual. Finest blooms Wid EF.
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Charles ©. Estes
R. A. Sanders
Macfarland
Ito
Gude
March Program Titles and Performers at U. and Capitol
At U. and Capitol a 5:50 program lists William H. Santelmann as leader with selections including Southern Belle Fro Dinvelo and The Rat Charmer's Song. Walter F. Smith features as second leader. performances include Nuendorff Caprice Italien and Fruet euch des Leben with The Merry Widow and The Man Behind the Gun among pieces by Tchaikowsky Strouse and Sousa.
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U. & Capitol
William H. Santelmann
Southern Belle
Overturrt
Dinvelo
Music de Ballet
Yedda
Fluegtiborn
Walter F. Smith
Italien
Ae Yaltz
Marek
Alleged Will Petitions Probate amid Caveat and Attacks
The case questions Nicholas Drummond's February 13 195 will as not his. Thomasy J Murray and Mary J Bane claim kinship and seek probate denial. They urge court and jury review to settle the will’s legality while detailing Drummond’s heirs and property including the 21 Massachusetts avenue and 223 Massachusetts avenue bequests. The text also notes Susan Gangewer’s 1906 will leaving household furniture to her son and trust provisions for 223 Thirteenth Street Northwest, managed by Washington Loan and Trust Co.
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Iyester- Gay
Thomasy J. Murray
Mary
Julia B. Winter
Thomas J. Murray
Mary J. Bane
Daniel
Julia” Murray
Deniel
Jane Murray
Nicholas, Drummond
Nicholas Drummond
Massachusetts Avenue
Mary Ann Murray
Alfred M. Weck
Susan Gangewer
Thirteenth Street Northwest
Emma E. Perry
Thirteenth Street
Washington Loan‘ and Trust Company
Harry
Emma
Suit Filed Against J Barton Miller Over Property Loan
Mrs Martha Belt filed suit in Justice Bundys court against J Barton Miller former treasurer of the First Cooperative Building Association Georgetown alleging he raised $400 on her premises at 1414 Thirty Sixth Street without consent she learned of the loan when six months interest was due and Miller paid interest claiming all was well additional loans totaling 1000 were later noted.
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Martha Belt
Justice Bundy
J. Barton Miller
First Cooperative Building Association
Georgetown
Thirtysixth Street
Desertion Drives Suit For Separation In City
Lemuel Ellis filed for separation from his wife Lotta Ellis, alleging desertion after their Charleston West Virginia marriage on December 25, 1903. He says she deserted him in January 1908 while they lived at 1118 U Street Northwest, sold the furniture, and he moved to Seattle seeking work. He reports she has become addicted to liquor and now works as an attraction on a sightseeing automobile.
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Lemuel Ellis
Lotta Ellis
Charleston
W. Va
U Street
Sojattte
Wash
Benzoic Preservatives Harmful Say Wiley and Team
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley leads a Bureau of Chemistry team that tested benzoic acid and benzoate of soda on the so called poison squad. They report these additives disturb metabolism and digestion, with health risks even under healthy, well nourished conditions. The study argues no food needs chemical preservatives for preservation.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Wiley
Dr. Wiley
Can’t License Boat Bars on Potomac Steamer
Corporation Counsel Thomas reports the District excise board lacks authority to grant liquor licenses for steamboats on the Potomac. He says current law provides no jurisdiction for boat barrooms and suggests a formal application could be denied, with mandamus actions possible to test the law.
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District -Excise Board
Potomac River
ER HL ‘Thomas
Steamboat Barge Company
Thomas
Excise Board
Jewelry found with Baltimore suspect in old city case
Police seek owner of several jewelry pieces found in a green leather case bearing R Harris Co. names. Items include a solitaire diamond ring set with an emerald, a sunburst pearl pin, a cameo pin, and a gold knot brooch. Suspect Lanham, a former window cleaner, was arrested near a pawn shop.
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George N. Lanham
Baltimore
R. Harris & Co
Cornwell
Central Office
Ting
Lanham
New York Avenue
Deserted after two days leads to divorce suit
Rosa Chapman seeks an absolute divorce from Charles Chapman alleging they lived together only 48 hours after their marriage at 734 Eleventh Street before he left. She notes he later received a one year forgery sentence and that she now lives with her mother.
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Rosa Chapman
Charles Chapman
Mrs. Chapman
Eleventh Street
Alleged Shovel Wielder Remanded In Separate Attack Case
The case of Samuel Green, colored, arrested Monday after attacking George Thompson, also colored, with a shovel, was continued indefinitely at the urging of the prosecuting officers. Thompson lies at Emergency Hospital with a compound skull fracture. Four hours sail on Chesapeake Bay weekly. $1 round trip with ticket at Electric Line office at 1dth and New York avenue.
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Samuel Green
George Thompson
Thompson
Chesapeake Bay
Ses
New York Avenue
Chicago City Bulletin Items Include Ranges Beer and Fish
City bulleins list various local goods and services from Wm Cannan at Seventh Street offering whisky for medicinal value to large mackerel and herring prices from J T D Pyles stores. Arlington Bottling advertises Heurich beer with long sales history and Columbis Photo Supply Co promotes film development services at 164 New York Avenue.
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Purissima
Wm. Cannan
J. T. D. Pyles
Heurich’s
Maerzen and Senate—brewery
Bott Arlington ‘Bottling Company
Columbis Photo Supply Co
N.Y. Ave
Two Houses Sold In Northwest Street Deal
Boss and Phelps sold the residence for A G Nelsie at 11 A street northwest to Briel and Charles M Werle who will occupy it as their home. The Nelsie built house, about three years old, heated by hot water, priced at $6,000. A second sale at 182 Brentieth Street Northwest to Miss Jennie Dailey for about $6,000. The Dailey property, ten rooms, heating without a furnace, may be kept as an investment. Bought from F Tilleta. Also listed were electric line round trips to Baltimore and return at $1.25, twilight excursions $1.00, with weekend schedules.
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Boss & Phelps
A. G. Nelsie
Io William. Briel
Charles M. Werle
Mr. Nelsie
Brentieth Street
Jennie Dailey
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B. & W. ‘Company
Bup
Ee Blas
Saks
Penna. Ave
Kuppenheimer Clothes
Rgsaer
Friedlander Bros
E Sts
Hirsh’s
Seventh St. N. W
Sta
O’donnell
F Street
N. W
Delaware
Avemer
Damay
Aubert Metra
Nuendorff
Tachaikowsky Strouse
Leber
Sousa
Nicholas’ Drummond's
T.jemm
Sues J. Barton Miller
The
Boston Baking Co
the Daylight Bakery
Preston Gibson
Corporaton Counsel
9Th and
Pa. Ave
Tuy
Shaw-Walker
Lansburgh Furniture Co
9Th Street
Kretol Company
Bratory of
Kretol
Bride
Diamond
Munich
Golden Eagle
National Capital Brewing Co
Lincoln
Randle Highlands
N.S. Whits House
Sanule Highlands
Capitol
Dupont Cirele
V.esity
Villa Altes
National Bank
Gen al Bank
Tthst
Pa Ayeam
Keeley Institute
North Captor Street
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Maryland
Horsford
City Bulletins
Chicago
Best
Muddiman & Cge
D. J. Kaueman
Ave
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Pettitt & CQ
Eye N. W
H. Ber & Ross
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