Argyle Owner Proposes Cross-Town Railway to Rock Creek Park
Thomas Blagden of Upper Saranac urges Washington Railway and Electric to connect Mount Pleasant and Brightwood lines via a cross-town route. He says extending along Columbia Road and Piney Branch valley would give northeast residents easy park access, increase property values, and boost district revenues. He believes ground can be found for a one mile donation through Argyle and envisions a bridge over Piney Branch valley to Argyle Terrace and beyond to Colorado Avenue.
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Thomas Blagden
Upper Saranac
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Ita
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Brightwood
Blagden
Argyle
Columbia Road
Eighteenth Street
Piney Branch Valley
Argyle Terrace
Sheventeenth Street
Colorado Avenue
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Water Mains and Street Improvements Planned
Commissioner Juison proposes construction of 16 feet of sand water main on Thirty ninth street between McKinley and Livingston. 20 feet on Conduit road. water main on Fifteenth street southeast between V and W streets. Irving street northwest grade point near Warder Street. Warder Street between Irving and Kenyon graded. care to restore roadbed with existing material. intentions include sewer service work and street repairs.
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Juison Sostoray
McKinley
Livingston
Irving Street
Warder Street
Soldiers Home Grounds
Warder Breet
Irving and
Kenyon Street
Tennessee Avenue
Approve Insurance Law Indorsed in Congress Bill
A new insurance reform measure introduced by Representative Flood at Virginia proposes limiting commissions and expanding regulation of insurance companies operating in the District. The bill aims to compel insurers to comply with stricter requirements, with reports of a draft prepared by officials and experts for consideration in Congress.
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Congress
Representative Ploud
Virginia
Dom
Tommas von Mackarend
Thomas Drake
Deartlfol Stehenson
Lenser
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Power site fees sparked debate over land along White River
A protest from local real estate interests prompted a commission to review proposed payments for temporary power site use on 40 acres along the White River. Officials including Commissioner Macfie considered reducing fees to align with work costs as awaiting government set new terms.
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Wil Periot
Cmimy
Cmimy [40 Acres of Land Along the White Ite Sioner Realt Ty Comimaarer Macfie
Ite Lr
Alerade
Sime
Hels
Cams
Kell & McLeran
Kelly
Will Spare Those Trees On Rock Creek Church Road
The Frank Company asked the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company to trim thirteen elms along Rock Creek Church road to prevent line interference. Officials opposed trimming, noting unsightly results and harm to shade trees. Superintendent Lanham suggested suspended cables from pole tops as alternative. Commissioners approved the recommendation. trees will not be trimmed.
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Rock Creek Church Road
Tis Telephone
P G Burton
Truman Lanham
Roth Greek Church Road
Firth Street
Georgia Avenue
Sale Rules Challenge Sanitary Grocery Firm Assets
Creditors of Serme Kelley Company and affiliates obtained a court rule to set aside a sale of the Sanitary Grocery Company stock and stores. The petition alleges irregularities including misidentified purchasers and record alterations favoring Mark D Goodman, with possession and title disputes pursued in court.
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Kelley Company
Cudahy Packing Company
Justica Wright
Tei H Donald Revelver
Sanitay Grocery Company
Alex Wolf
Eugene A Jones
Senej Kelley Company
Mark D Goodman
Sanitary Grocery! Company
Snow
Causa
John Ro Thompson
Chicago
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Goodman Ag
Goodman
Trustees Seek Restraint on Real Estate Company in Maryland
Henry L. Gilfrey as trustee for himself and former Senator William A. Clark filed with the Maryland Supreme Court for a restraining order against the Virginia based Mortgage and Trust Company. The plea seeks to halt further sales in Our View Heights Bladensburg road and to stop deferred payments on sold lots. Justice Wright issued a rule to show cause why the prayers should not be granted. Trustees are represented by Allin Slomn Alexander Britton A Hochling and Evans Bromme.
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William A. Clark
Montana
Yesterdas
Mstrik Supreme Court
Istrat Resury Company
Virginia
Marastus L.hawks
Our View Heights
Bladenshire Road
Wright
Attorness Allin Slomn
Lexander Britton A Hochiing
Kvans Bromne
Policeman’s Fine Remitted After Conduct Verdict
District commissioners yesterday noted a verdict against Trivale Waiter Rollins of the Metropolis police for conduct unbecoming an officer. He was fined 36, remitted by the commissioners, with a warning not to repeat the offence after a hearing before the board.
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Pole Tral Deans
Trivale Waiter
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Metropoliist Police Department
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Chisced Thiacon
City Bulletin Arrest in Embezzlement Case
Janes QC Holind, formerly a clerk, was arraigned in district court on embezzlement charges involving great and wine. Pleaded not guilty. bond set at $00 in cash. Public records show arrests for two suspects Waren and Vill'n.
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Holind
Tyandis
Pales
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Van Camp's Milk Cans Offer More Value for Money
The article argues the one-cent can holds six ounces of milk while the large can holds sixteen ounces, meaning the large can delivers one third more milk for the same price. It notes people fear the large can won’t keep after opening, which is unfounded, and that cooking milk from Van Camp's is cheaper and more convenient than raw milk, delivering fuller richness than milkman milk.
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van Camp
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