Water rate injunction suit targets DC commissioners over surplus funds
William Branson files in District Supreme Court seeking an injunction to stop water shutoffs and to compel disclosure of surpluses alleged from water rates. He claims rates exceeded maintenance needs and aims to fund meters, urging review of the 1909 rate order and asking for surplus figures from the past five years. Attorneys Ernesto Clephane Clephane Henry Teonard and Charles Linkins represent Branson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
District of Columbia
Rudolph John A Johnston
William Judson
District Supreme Court
William Franson
Street
Cats
Rogers
Mr Branson
Branson
Tda
Henry Teonard
Charles Linkins
Pruntitt
City Bulletins Excursions and Transport Schedules
Daily steamer services from foot of Seranthetree and Fifteenth Street to Old Point Comfort and Chesapeake Beach. Local trains to Washington and Chesapeake Beach depart at regular intervals. Also notes pension grant to widow of Policeman Wheeler and theatre listings for Cosmos theater with new acts The Seminary Girls and Fun in a Boothing School led by Miss Ray Toole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Maralester
Marshall Heiseavee Gaven
Tao
Norah
Washington Steamhoa Companys
Ateamera Trom
Seranthetree
Old Point Comfort
Atrant
New York Avenue
Main Entrance Zoo Park
Great Falle
Washington and Old Dominion
Chesapeake Beach
Chesapeake Beach Railway
Hime
Eos
St Johns
Colonial Beach
Gerenth Street
Ray Toole
Widow of grocer sues for receiver over Katz store
The widow of Max H Katz claims she gave $5,000 and other property to her husband who vanished on July 1 after buying store supplies. She asks the court to deem the assets as her property, with Katz acting as her trustee, and a receiver to manage the store at 100 Street Northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Pollock
Max H Katz
Pennsylvania Avenue
Distit Supreme Court
Esterday
Mune Katz
100 Street North East
Tsband
Cout
Frederick J Rice
Pullman Parlor Cars Scarce Comfort On Atlantic City Ride
A reader recalls a voyage on the Atlantic City Special from Washington to Atlantic City noting discomfort from plush upholstery and thick carpets on hot days. The piece likens the scene to a soldier’s blanket and cites wicker furniture as more pleasant, concluding with a humorous Major in India anecdote and a late July observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titer Post
Pullman
Atlantic City
Crom Hades
Juma
India
Avantic City
Reward Offered for Attacker of Maude Hoffman in Addison Va
In Alexandria county a reward is posted for information leading to the arrest of a negro assailant who attacked Maude Hoffman near her Addison Virginia home. Officials say the board of supervisors may authorize a reward of up to 200 dollars at the August meeting, with further details expected as the search continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Hoffman
Addison
Washington
Alexandria County
Attornes Madhe
Passon
Board of Supervisors
Laundrymen Enter Not Guilty Pleas in Federal Conspiracy Case
Pleas of not guilty were entered yesterday by Louis Levi Frederick Mackenzie Ciarente Lo Sowers and Teon Tyndall when arraigned in Criminal Court No 1 to answer indictments returned by the grand jury charging conspiracy to defraud the federal government in laundry work contracted for by its departments Thomas Mill Marshall the fifth local laundryman whose true bill was found was not in court. The court granted leave to file demurrers or pleas in abatement within twenty days. Attorneys Tobriner Hoover and Diggs appeared for the laundrymen and Assistant United States Attorney Hawken for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Levi Frederick
Mackenzie Ciarente
Lo Sowers
Teon
Tyndall
Grand Jury
Thomas Mill Marshall
Sean Tobriner
George P Hoover
Charles F Diggs
United States
Hawken
Boy Delinquent Caught After Long Pursuit
Harry Powell age 16 of 3724 Prospect Ave NW, who escaped in 1910 after a prior assault charge, was brought before Judge DeLacy in juvenile court and handed back to the Board of Childrens Guardians. He had earlier been in custody after an assault on Lind Hankins, and was again placed with Agent Picket for a ten day hold before transfer or further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Powell
Prospect Avenue Northwest
Board of Childrens Guardians
Deta
Tudgs DeLacy
Lind Hankins
Judge DeLacy
Agent Picket
Picket
Elks Plan Weeklong Carnival at Luna Park
The Washington Lodges of Elks accept invitation from the Alexandria fraternal league to rehabilitate fraternal ties with a carnival to run all next week at Luna Park. The aim is wholesome fun for all ages and to emphasize benevolent duties, urging unity among lodges and the broader community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lodges of Elks
Alexandra Rufige
Luna Park
The
Elks
George F Hasell
Washington General Committee
BFC
George F Wasell
Thomas W Welther
RC Faele
W. Stanley Tones
Eoivard T Murphy
Jésard Johnson
Robert S Barrett
Ledge 8
Alexandria
Immuitles
River water and power study under Twenty Thousand Dollars
Plans under Col Lang to assess water supply and potential hydroelectric power for the District of Columbia. An expert team will map, survey, and prepare plans and estimates for maximum economical electricity, including street lighting, with lands and water rights identified for contract execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col Lang
District of
Columba
Congress
Palle
Col Langfit
Col Langfitt
Secretary of War
District of Columbia
Great Falls
Potomac
United States
Coats On Court Order At Juvenile Court
Judge William DeLacy issued a coats on order for juvenile court employees to remain coatless in court and require hats to be removed. Deputy Strickland warned police they would face contempt if helmets remained in the building, a rule police officers questioned after years of habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juyetile Court
Ams
William 3
DeLacy
Wirshal Strickland
Uty
Judge DeLacy
THR E THIEFS REPORT INEVILD MORNING THEFTS
Miss Hattie Ro Collis reported a handbag with 27 mills left in an Evans building office. She described a suspicious young man from whom police sought a description. A diamond ring valued at 410 was reported stolen from J D Sullivan between July 4 and 18 at 42 Ninth street northeast. Cloth valued at 50 was stolen from the trailer shop of Myer Lowenstein at 17 Pennsylvania avenue northwest yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Ro Collis
Evans Building
J D Sullivan
Ninth Street Northeast
Trailor
Myer Lowenstein
Fennastvania Avenue
Princess Katanakoa Funds Honolulu Drive for Titanic Memorial
Princess Katanakoa of Hawaii joins Mrs Henry A Strong and Mrs George R Carter in leading a Honolulu drive to raise funds for a great marble arch in Washington as a women’s tribute to Titanic victims. The first gift near 140 arrived with a list of eight Hawaiian contributors including prominent English and American ladies. The initiative stems from a near miss on the Titanic and honors men who died at sea to save others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katanahoa
Hawaaii
Honolulu
Washington
Henry Apstronk
Rochester
Mother Inlaw
Hawaii
George R Carter
Islands
F M Swanzy
Hawai
Corge R Carter
Territory
Sirs Carter
Henry A Strong
Sanford Bole
Roavernor
Republic
Katanakoa
John Hays Hammond
United States
Hammond
Rawana Khoa
London
Schmidt Wins Harris Prize at District National Guard rifle event
Sergi Alfred G Schmidt of Company K First Infantry captured the Harris Co trophy with 43 points of 50 in the final days rifle shoot at Congress Heights. Fehr of Company K First Infantry won the Smiley individual firing match with 8 of 100. Numerous ties marked the contest as units contest the top positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergi Alfred G Schmidt
First Infantry
Coeted Harris & Co
District National Guard
Congress Heights
J R Fehr
Smiley
Seumeyer
Nas Holly
Setond Infantry
Firat
JSON
Kinson
Bamshay
Hees
Jaynes "A Gardner
Tihsan
Hatrs
Adans
Payne
Uetar
Barrowa
Blakelsck
Frasier
Meridea Selman
Sweeney
Infantri
Tane Compans
Infanti
Gardner
Nfantey
Brian
Rihardson Company Kh
Wade
Arkinan Company
Gerstenberg
Groem c
Reese Fecnold
McFadyen
Yattaion
Berre Veaman
McGonegs
Q Neal
Bomar
Brown
Peht Conpany KO Flet Infantry
Schrer
Prett Tarry
Amall Arms Department
Heldenreich Ommail
Abe
Richardson Lompans
BF Powels Ordnance Department
Payne Con Paus
Secon Infantrs & Atkinson
Fyrat Agfantrs
Barrowa Company & Secunda Infantry
Neumevermaten
Pinet Infantry
Molt Ordnance Department
Brown First Infantry
Clouser
Fyret Infantry
Ordnan E Department
Powers Orinance
Crooma
Ordnance Department
Herver
Biggest GOP Outing Promises Washington Area Rally
The League of Republican State Clubs plans the largest summer gathering around Washington, expecting about ten thousand attendees including many Congress members. The outing features speeches by Senators Bradley and Borah and Representative Slemp, with a day of athletic events, dinner, dancing, and a return boat trip, under organizers Capers and Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Republican
Washington
Congress
Marshall
William O Bradley
Kentucky
Williammt E Borah
Idaho
Philip Campbell
Kansas
Bascom Slemp
Virginia
Wiliam E Mason
Mlinois
Charlie Conner
John G Capers
Henry M Camp J
Little Girl Struck by Car at Fourteenth and H Streets
A two year old girl, Virginia Road of 144 H street northeast, was hit by a car while attempting to cross near Fourteenth and H northeast at noon yesterday. She suffered facial lacerations and a bruised leg. Parents declined hospital admission. injuries described as not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth and Hetresta
Virginia Road
144
H Street
Hens Aid Cat Of Fleas In Coop Tale
A NorthWest merchant Capt WooBels reports his cat Tab has found relief from fleas by a hen coop. While resting, hens fed on the fleas infesting the cat, providing a curious natural remedy as the cat dozed near the coop and purred with contentment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WooBels
Unuistana Avenue
Fach
Agriculture Dept Endorses Cheese For Health Use
The Department of Agriculture states cheese is beneficial for health and recommends wider, freer use. Officials urge embracing dairy as part of a balanced diet, highlighting nutritional value and practical dietary advice for consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhe Department of Agriculture
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saka & Company
Seventh Street
Braeimers
Todd Re
Preussis
J. Marchand
Rex Beach
Charles Sarka
Cushing Stetson
G. W Harting
the Arena
Paul Goold
Flatirons
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Tam
Funtys Brag Store
Ave
S. E
Phive
Asheville
North Carolina
Southern Railway
Teave Washington
Artive
Brow
Torish CW
Burchell
W. Burchell
F St
Increase
City Bulletins
Penson
Yesterdas
Alida P Wheeler
George W Wheeler
Police Pension Fund
Wheeler
Waters Wheeler
Palmouth
Cheaspeake
the Pines Land
Dertag
Ma Harvey
Iith
Katz
Katyn
HS Na Dee
An & 1Oweek
Wahiter
Yuma
Hoffman
Eles
Washington and Alexandra
Col. Langfitt
Castoria
Frags
Beare
Princess Aids Fund
England
Amenca Unie
Yun
BLACK
Wm. Hahn & Co
Schmidt
Harris Prize
Marshall Hall
Standard : Oil Company
Lew
Tabby
Emerson Institute
Winslow H. Randolph
West Point
Annapolia
Patent Office
Commissions
Maine
Wayliffe
caSco, ME
F. J. Wauliffe
Sherman St. Passaic
N. J
Maryland
Tome
Thomas Stockham Baker
Pt.d. Part ‘Epenit
New Busines Judd & Detweiler, Inc
Shefford
Chaltalqla Dairy CO
Acuse
Prince Albert Ard
U. S
Horn Wi
Presbyterian Church OF the Cat
Nant Onn
Acticut
S End
Renin
Hants Woon
Afrnard Gryaskamp Sonse
Agua Harry
Brathamp
Hoover Direr
Moss Hoder
Merne
Anne Grant
Christian Endeavor
Iis Pom
Episcopal
ST Johns Church
Lafayette
Rovand
Forward Slater
Unitarian All Bolls
Atbeath
Christian Science
First Church OF Christ
R Streets
Celo
Gado
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!