Capacity of Filter Plant Faces Questions at Hearing
A District hearing scrutinized revised estimates for the filtration plant, warning that expected daily output of 75 million gallons may not meet growing demand of 90 million. Officials discussed bed capacity, funding, and meter programs to curb water waste while exploring alternative conduits and improved efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Col. Leach
Committee On Appropriations
House of Representatives
House Committee On Appropriations
West
Biddle
Straw Hats Sale Priced At 95 Cents In Early Season
All straw hats selling up to three dollars including Sennits China Splits and varied styles such as Yachts Milan Mackinaws Shinkey and Porto Rican Soft Straws are offered at 95 cents. Nearly two months of straw hat weather remain and buyers can enjoy a clean fresh look at a small price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Depus of
Nazareth
United States National Museum
Washington
Washington Post
Congress
Thomas Jefferson Department
Care Bf
The
Post
Care
Etton
Evasion of Regulations Prompt City Legal Opinion Call
Col Biddle seeks guidance from the corporation counsel on removing unlawfully placed structures and prosecuting violators beyond Police Court. The case of J R Green at 412 Past Capitol st involved a permit for repairs but extended to a show window and led to arrest and collateral forfeiture. He argues fines may enable continued unlawful construction without further punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Biddle
Biddie
Corporation
J. R. Grerin
Capitol Street
Corporation Counsel
Protest Over Colored Children Playground Move Near Eleventh Street
Citizens living near Eleventh and K streets northeast petitioned the Commissioners to block a playground for colored children on square bounded by Eleventh Twelfth K and L streets. Commissioner Macfarlane and Cuno H. Rudolph of the playgrounds committee decided to grant the request, using the old Graceland Cemetery grounds for the colored children's play area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh
Twelfth
Macfarlang
Cuno H. Rudolph
Playgrounds Committee
Graceland Cemetery
MACFARLAND PUSHES JUVENILE COURT IN WASHINGTON
Commissioner Macfarland announced continued efforts for a separate juvenile court in Washington similar to successful systems in other cities. He observed juvenile cases at Police Court under Judge Kimball where hearings were informal and private, with court officers witnesses and probation staff present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Macfarland
Washington
Mr. Macfarland
Charged With Wife Beating Case Postponed
Clark Lee, charged with assaulting his wife Susan Lee, appeared in Police Court and the case was continued to a future date to await the woman’s condition. The alleged assault occurred Tuesday afternoon on Georgetown, with Lee said to have struck a severe blow to her abdomen and then fled. The injured woman, found on the street, was treated by Dr J H Ramsburgh and is reported in serious condition at home 3736 Prospect street northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Lee
Susan Lee
Georgetown
Lee
Prospect Street
J. H. Ramsburgh
Impostor Doyle Sentenced After Priest Impersonation
John E Doyle pleaded guilty in Police Court to obtaining money by false pretenses from Catholic clergy. Judge O Neal fined him 50 dollars or six months in jail, with five cases lodged at arraignment. Detectives Hartigan Baur and Lawton testified. more cases reportedly pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Doyle
John E Doyle
Pelice
O'Neal
Doyle
Father Curley
Father McGuines
Father Fink
Father Feely
Hannan Nene
Hartigan and Baur
Central Office
Po- Meeman Lawton
Increase in Death Rate and Typhoid Surge Reported
Health officer Dr. Woodward reports 189 deaths in the district in the past week, up 17 from the prior week, with typhoid fever rising by 27 cases to 27 new weekly infections. Diarrheal deaths lead with 28 infant fatalities, urging stricter food prep for children. Also noted are legal actions including suits over a promissory note and police reports of theft and larceny, plus a widow’s funeral in Pueblo and a civil damages case against a US marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Health Department
Bridge Nightmare: Transport Lines Restrict Traffic on Anacostia
The Washington Railway and Electric Company will continue passenger service over the Anacostia bridge at the same frequency but warns that heavy traffic should not use the span. Cars may transfer passengers to walk across and reboard, delays occur if more than forty ride, and extra fares apply. General George H. Harries urged compliance with new regulations and warned of possible suspension of service to Anacostia if crowding persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacostia Bridge
George H. Harries
The
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Washington
Congress Heights
Washington Terminal
Anacostia
Indorsed Captain Alexander for senior vice commander
The Fourth Immunes Camp No 3 of Spanish War Veterans at 719 Sixth Street endorsed Capt F W Alexander for senior vice commander of the Department of the District of Columbia. A department-wide meeting is planned next Monday to elect officers. Funeral arrangements were made for William F Sullivan with procession from St Aloysius Church to Arlington. A sympathy committee was named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Street
F. W. Alexander
Department of the District of Columbia
Alexander
Joseph L. Hay
Robert H. Wood
Charles Richter
Wiliam F. Sullivan
J. Welter Mitchell
William HH
Mel
William Peacock
Secretary Bonaparte Orders On Navy Employes Debts
Secretary Bonaparte issues an order restricting creditor access to Navy Department civilian employees during business hours. Debtor-employes may be discharged for nonpayment of just debts after written report and department review. The order excludes commissioned or ensign personnel and preserves existing rules for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparte
Navy Department
Navy
Department of muMelent
Old Offender Sent to Jail for Larceny in Tuxedo Case
George Cooper an old offender was jailed for two months after a Police Court guilty plea for larceny. Detectives Peck and Warren testified to seeing him attempting to sell a tuxedo coat valued at 27 dollars which had been stolen from Joseph Aceenbaum’s store. Cooper had prior long prison terms and was recently released from a Jersey City prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cooper
Peck
Warren
Cooper
Joseph Aceenbaum
Jersey City
Washington
Marine Barracks Concert By Acting Leader Vanpoucke
The marine wana plans a 6 o'clock concert at Marine Barracks directed by Acting Leader Jacques L Vanpoucke. The programme includes an overture, waltz, a piccol alo piece, Fantasia from Rigoletto, and an interlude with "Let's Be Lively" plus several titled works and arrangements. A suit promotion for True Blue True Quality Serge Suit at 7 appears in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Wana
Marine Barracks
Jacques L. Vanpoucke
Mareh
Phuette
de Luca
Mydaleton
Nationst -Sentelmann ’-Rassiat Waldtoutay Gobbaeris
Court to Take Charge in Amelia Egan Will Dispute
Rudolph Eichhorn, executor and trustee in one of Amelia Egan's wills, filed an injunction suit in the District Supreme Court seeking appointment as receiver to collect rents and preserve the estate pending probate. The petition alleges mismanagement by Mary T. Egen and William Bean, notes Egan's insanity adjudication, and disputes over charitable bequests in the will contested by Eichhorn as aligned with the teatatrix's intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Etchhorn
Amelia Egan
District Supreme Court
Mary T. Egen
William
Millis Eigan
William Henry Dennis
Eichhorn
Miss Egan
Identified Suspect in Anacostia Assault at Washington Barracks
Mrs. William Collins named William Trent, private, as her assailant after a throat grip and razor attack on Harrison street. Trent denied charges, was arrested and confined at Washington Barracks with a hearing expected in Police Court. Police linked him to nearby presence at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coline
Washington Barracks
William Collins
Harrison Street
Anacostia
William Trent
Trent Hadeen Geen
Collins
Trent
Mr Collins
Mrs Collins
Jed
Habeas Corpus Suit Seeks Release From Insane Asylum
William Watson, inmate at St Elizabeths in Regina, filed in the District Supreme Court for a writ of habeas corpus. His petition alleges lack of due process in his commitment, missing personal notice of the inquiry, insufficient time to summon witnesses, and no right to counsel. Dr D Percy Hickling reportedly found him sane. Justice Wright set next Friday for a hearing with district attorney notice. Watson was sent to the asylum March 21 at his wife Mary J Watson's instance. his daughter Mary R Watson was appointed trustee. jury found him of unsound mind with paranoia. He has remained at the asylum since April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Watson
St. Elizabeth’s
Regina
William Watson
Leo P. Harlow
District Supreme Court
Government Hospital
Watson Fe
D. Percy Hickling
Wright
Watson
St Elizabeth's
Mary J. Watson
Mary R. Watson
Funeral of Adolf Cluss at Oak Hill Washington Architect
The funeral for Adolf Cluss, noted Washington architect, was held yesterday at his daughter's home on 2301 H Street NW. Rev. C. H. Butler conducted a brief service. many prominent figures attended. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Washington
Adolf Cluss
William H. Daw
H Street
C. H. Butler
Kellar Memorial Lutheran Church
Class
Glenn Brown
Snowden Ashford
W. M. Poindexter
C. A. Didden
James G. Hill
W. E. Donn
Oak Hill Cemetery
Cluss
Clus
William Daw
City Bulletins and Retail Ads in One Line
A jumble of early 20th century ads and notices lists groceries and prices, local store names, and short public notices. Mentions Hartung's Sanitary Dairy at 108 Fla. Ave NW and Muddiman & Co. at 2th and street corner. A curious fragment hints at an investment list and a buying call for a fight range.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leach
McCleary
Col Leach
Beraute Ft
Learh
Legeh
Undersrand
Col Mitler
District of Columbia
Water Department
Great Falls
Ball
Judge O'Neal
Albert Froskey
Sheridan Street
Froskey
Bal
Stone Clan
Rockes Pee
SP. W
Pennsylvania Ave
Home Savings Bank
Herrmann
Gye DS
Jr. F. Walker Sons
Rchive
Sulit
Charles H Merillat
Edward H. Thomas
le Droit Park Land Syndicate
Jane C. Hilder
John Trimble
Trimble
Pueblo
Colo
Samuel Trimble
Mra
Charles Stein
Denver
Oak Hil Cemetery
John F. May
Tenth Street
Wilson Mead
Hood
Mead
Marshal Palmer
William C. Rolph
Attomeya
W. C. Chase
W. E. Poulton, Jr
United States
Aulick Palmer
Anacostia Line
Indorsed
Barracks
Serge
D. J. Kaufman
Uncle Sam
United States Realty Co
Firemen’s Insurance Building
7Th St
la. Aves
N. W
Washington, D. C
Heurich
Maerzen
Senate
West 34
Heurich Brewing Co
Sbhees
Rrom Asylum
Electric Automobile Service
Panorama
6Th Street
Dhle Avenue
Washington Electric Vehicle Transportation CO
Columbia” Automobiles
Harry Simpson
Ernest Seitz
Seventeenth
K Streets
Seitz
John Willams
Seventeenth Street
Fifteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
A. M. Lincoln
H. M. Lincoln
Old Boys' Club,” Pension Office
C. Ee
Hutter
Strup
Prunea
Hartung’s Sanitary Dairy
108
Fla. Ay, Nw
Borroner
Urs Elmer
Ae - Muddiman & Co
Keene's
Thomas Jefferson
Washington, D.C
Thomas Jefarson
Wenee
Mivenkee
Coe
Jos
Cosmopolitan Regal
Regal
An 'S
O Ellas Raft Liquor Co
Adler
Victor E. Adler
Ten Per Cent Clothing House
St. MW
Philippine
Bowen
Lenox
New Progress
Mayerg&co
7Th St. Secece
Hubbard Heating Co
Claus
F St. N. W
Washington Gas Light CC
6Th St. NN. W
Warner
Cure Company
Rochester
Irving
S. Buchu
Irving Drug CO
Phila
Ninnspar
Chae
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