Waste of water threatens Washington aqueduct supply
The Washington aqueduct chief warns water waste has grown into a serious menace with current capacity of 76 million gallons daily, used at 68.68 million, a per capita waste of 285 gallons. He urges metering or a second aqueduct, notes slow progress on filtration, estimates $565,272 to finish the plant and $44,000 for maintenance.
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Washington Aqueduct
Mackenzie
United States
Great Falla
Potomac
Improvement of river front urged by Col Miller near navy yard
Col A M Miller in his War Department annual report proposes government purchase of more land on the Anacostia River near the navy yard to expand wharfage capacity. He seeks $800,000 for the next fiscal year to continue Potomac Park and Potomac flats reclamation as river trade grows. The year just ended logged 285,281 tons of water freight with 1,700 sailing vessels and 1,600 barges and scows from Washington harbor.
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Col. Miller
A. M. Miller
Potomac River
War Department
Anacostia River
Navy Yard
Potomac Park
Potomac Flats
Washington
Washington Harbor
District suit over drowning death seeks $10,000
Mamie L. Sullivan as administratrix of Arthur J Sullivan, through Leckie and Fulton and Joseph W.W Cox, filed suit against Virginia C Huldekoper and the District of Columbia for $10,000 damages. The death, by drowning, occurred June 8 in a pond at Thirty seventh and W streets NW, formed by drainage and construction of a pond on Burleiths addition block.
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Arthur J. Sullivan
Mamie L. Sullivan
Arthur J Sullivan
Leckie and Fulton
Joseph W.W Cox
Virginia C
Huidekoper
Burleiths
West Washington
District of Columbia
Adjudged of Unsound Mind and Damages Suit Filed
A marshal's jury under Deputy U S Marshal Edgar L Turner adjudged Lucy Frye Maria Brahamo Samuel W Barnes Andrew J Cockrell T Frank Greenwood Nellie Gordon Mattie Pierce Isaac Oppenheimer Joseph L Sanford and Leonard A Bradley to be of unsound mind while James Carrigan was found to be of sound mind and discharged. Charles W Otis filed a $5 000 damages suit against Washington Railway and Electric Company for injuries from a collision on July 1 188 with an ice wagon of the American Ice Company at New York avenue and H street NW claiming permanent injuries.
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United States
Edgar L. Turner
Lucy Frye
Maria Brahamo
Samuel W. Barnes
Andrew J. Cockrell
T. Frank Greenwood
Nellie Gordon
Mattie Pierce
Isaac Oppenheimer
Joseph L. Sanford
Léonard A. Bradley
James Carrigan
Medal of Honor Club recalls battle scenes and plans convention
The Medal of Honor Club met with strong attendance to hear battlefield reminiscences and discuss the Medal of Honor Legion convention planned for Atlantic City on September 22 and 23. Members urged recognition for Gen Estes of this city as a possible Legion commander, while others noted ill health among members and shared stories from Maj Henry Romeyn’s reading.
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Medal of Honor Legion
Atlantic City
National Order
Legion
Estes
Howard
J. J Durham
Baltimore
James HR. Durham
Henry Romeyn
Theda
Jueil
Atlanta
McPherson
Hood
Veterans Meet at Boston for Nineteenth Encampment
Large turnout of civil war veterans expected for the nineteenth national encampment of the Union Veterans Union to be held in Chelsea near Boston August 16 17 and 18. Rail rates offered. tickets on sale August 14 16 and 18 with return validity through the 20th. Sessions at Knights of Malta Hall Chelsea with planned excursions and affiliated auxiliary meetings. Delegates elected July 9 to represent John A Logan Command No 2 U VA DC and Maj Brookings named alternate.
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Union Veterans’ Union
Boaten
Boston
Knights of Malta
Broadway
Chelsea
Chelsea Beach
Convention of the World's Veteran Belief Union
Order
Knights of Columbus Hall
John A Logan
No 2
U VA
Department of District of Columbia
Fees in Ballinger Case and Chesapeake Beach Fare Change
Mrs Margaret M Murray examiner filed motion to reinstate Ballinger divorce suit until costs owed are paid Justice Wright ordered Ballinger to show cause why action should not proceed Ballinger dismissed suit July 11 Regular rate to Chesapeake Beach will be 50 cents round trip with no more 25 cent Saturday children's day rate to ease crowding at coaches during season
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Margaret M. Murray
Atheryn Ballinger
Webster Ballinger
Beard
Justice Wright
Chesapeake Beach
Chesapeake Beach Railway Company
Tired Mothers and the Working Home Life
An article notes the demanding duties of mothers who cook, clean, sew, and care for children, likening home to a busy shop. It highlights fatigue yet mentions Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a tonic that refreshes the blood improves appetite and aids restful sleep for tired mothers.
No Trains On Sunday Protest Delays Railroad Permit
Citizens along North Capitol Street submitted a written protest to the Commission opposing Brennan Construction’s narrow gauge railroad from the House office building site to the new union station. They urged a public hearing, warned of potential damage to peace and finances, and noted tracks would disrupt street access for about six weeks. The commission indicated a hearing could be granted, while Brennan paused work pending decision.
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North Capitol Street
House of Representatives
Union Station
Brennan Construction Company
Capitol Street
Allied Building Trades advance to wage hearing granted
The Central Labor Union council grants an advance to hearing for higher wages, backed by committees from the Coyneil of Allied Building Trades. The move signals a push for elevated pay across affiliated unions.
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Coyneil of Allied Building Trades
Central Labor Union
Col Biddle Won’t Sit on Hearing Over Street Cleaning Charges
Col Biddle the Engineer Commissioner will not sit in judgment at the public hearing on charges of maladminstration against Warner Stutler, head of the street cleaning department. He may attend for one day only if present, then depart for a vacation. If needed, Capt. Harding may join the hearing.
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Col. Biddle
Warner Stutler
Royal Robinson
New England
Tuesaday
Colt. Biddie
Capt. Harding
Gal. Biddle
Building Commission
Secretary of the Treasury
Railroad fines rise as routes expand unheeded orders
Col Biddle demands a reply from the Washington Railway and Electric Company after Engineer Commissioner Refuren warns the firm to fix service. In the past three days fines for each well founded complaint have neared $50 daily as Lackey promised improvements earlier. The Engineer Commissioner returns from a ten day vacation and again requests a precise plan of action from the company. The company has not answered the prior inquiry, and the Hagviser Commissioner insists on attention.
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Col. Biddle
City
Washington Railway and
Aent
Hagviser Cormmisalousr
District Notes On Taxes Alleys Harbors and a Championship Game
Officials discuss last day for dog taxes water rents and personal taxes while Rep Wright urges a square license for the Pennsylvania Club. North, east and west alley in square 668 may not be paved without abutting property owner support. Health Officer Woodward declines to certify urgent paving. Washington Asylum staff changes are approved. Milo Sweeney to serve as temporary orderly with permanent appointments for Jerome B Smith and Henry W Hewlett. Gravel removal from Brightwood avenue to Genesee street requires excavation to Genesee street before hauling. road official objections noted. Steam railroad switch into block 14 Center Wellington has no current application. hearing possible if requested. Second championship game between the Commissioners' club and the Dumbartons slated at Georgetown field today at 5 o clock. Commissioners lead 3-2 in earlier meeting. The Commissioners seek a game with Washington American League team. an open date exists next Thursday.
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Pennsylvania
Macarland
Excise Board
Pennsylvania Club
Col. Biddle
Square 668
Woodward
Francis M Cox
Tindall
Col. Biddie
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Cox
Commissioners’ Club
Dumbartons
Georgetown Field
Washington American League
Helm
Donovan
Regulation Tightens Storage of Flammable Oils
Fire Marshal Bieber and Commissioner Macfarland push an amendment to police rules banning above ground storage. New rule requires inflammable oils be kept in underground iron tanks, at least three feet deep and six feet from any wall, with a maximum of fifty gallons per tank and only one tank per property.
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Bieber
Macfarland
Firs
Marshal Bigber
Potomac River Foot Of Thirty-Second Street Closed to Block
Georgetown residents gain open river access as street use is reserved for public. old Columbia Boat Clubhouse removal sparks lease dispute between Charles Init and city officials. Fire department changes include Private D N Davis resignation and Charles W Brown appointment with conditions. Park Hotel liquor license granted after objections. opposition from Anti Saloon League. Tinners in District repairs receive 3 50 per day wage raise per Col Biddle recommendation.
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Potomac River
Thirty-second Street
Columbia Boat Clubhouse
Spe
Charles Init
Daniel E. Garges
Col Biddle
Belt
Macfarland
D. N. Davis
Tdonel C. Struck
Charles W Brown
Brown
Bell
Frank Endres
Park Hotel
Excise Board
I Street
Anti- Saloon League
Cost of Running District Heads Submit Estimates
District commissioners receive department estimates for the next fiscal year's appropriations. All must be in by August. Chief Belt led with a submission yesterday. The chief engineer reportedly requests a large rise from last year, details undisclosed. Officials will study the figures, hold conferences, then publish the final appropriations. District expects few new project funds as ongoing municipal work and current expenses strain revenues.
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Chief Belt
Macfarland
Congress
Contamination of the River Leads to Prosecutions
Acting Corporation Counsel Thomas issued an opinion that the Commissioners may direct prosecutions against oil polluters on the Potomac River. After complaints by boat clubs, Commissioner Macfarland moved to have the District legal department begin Police Court actions against establishments discharging gas tar and oils into the Georgetown channel.
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Thomas
Potomac River
Commissionera
Macfarland
Legal Department
Georgetown
Washington Fertilizer adds wagons to clean up garbage
City complaints prompt Washington Fertilizer Company to add three garbage wagons with plans for three more as rail and river logistics hamper street sanitation. District officials, led by Commissioner Macfarland, discuss the issue with the firm amid rising refuse in the capital.
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Washington Fertilizer Company
Will Ad
Tthe Company
Macfarland
Rte
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