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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
19
A city commission reports final revisions to building regulations expected within a week. Builders and architects must register and obtain permits before business with the building department, with a possible fee. The overhaul also adds elevator operator exams and weekly reports, aiming to ensure licensed, skilled personnel.
Mary A. Kt of Scranton alleges Washington National Building and Loan Association overcharged on a $700 loan dated December 1, 1898. She seeks an accounting and cancellation of the mortgage deed, claiming $1,006.45 paid versus $700 principal plus interest, an excess of $306.16.
Mary V Douglas died July 21, 1905 leaving a will dated June 17, 1905 filed for probate. She bequeaths the house and lot at 1412 Twenty-ninth Street NW to daughter Anna Jeanette Douglas and distributes English books among Anna Jeanette, August B and William Douglas. German books go to Walter Douglas and pictures among the four heirs. Remainder of estate to be divided among August B, William S and Walter. Anna Jeanette named executrix without bond.
J Barton Miller asked exemption claiming that answering could incriminate him for not handing over the Georgetown First Cooperative Building and Loan Association books to Receiver Ambrose. He may appear in court September 68 as judges consider whether defenses apply and how the contempt proceeding should proceed.
No complaint had been filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission by yesterday against the Southeastern Freight Association rate increase on staples from Western to Southeastern points. Judge Speer of the Southern District of Georgia sustained an injunction delaying the rise until proper ICC filing and review. If a complaint is received, it will be processed in normal order, with a decision expected in about a month.
The Army and Navy Club has finalized purchase of the historic Myer property at the northeast corner of Seventeenth and I streets northwest opposite the club’s present quarters. The Renwick designed Gothic house, a noted architectural specimen, was acquired after negotiations begun in January. Final papers were signed with Myer heirs Rev Walden Myer and Misses Gertrude Viola and Helen Myer, with Henry H Ward as treasurer and William D Hoover as Myer heir’s attorney.
Washington July 30Ed Lucas submits four plans for placing Treasury pillars as public works. First, line Pennsylvania Avenue corners Capitol to Treasury to create a parade friendly avenue with illumination potential. Second, flank streets from Union Station to the Capitol to form gateway vistas. Third, surround the Lincoln memorial plaza for historical charm. Fourth, arc space south of the Capitol forming a semicircle converging at a Washington statue for inaugu ral use with temporary canvas coverings for March weather.
A Post editor recalls a past piece quoting a correspondent praising a pending bill to add blocks around Union Station to Capitol grounds and to erect a grand monument. The writer hopes the bill passes as is, without amendments, to benefit thousands of visitors to the Capitol area.
Local classifieds advertise Naptha Horax Soap four cents per large cake and Pearl Soap four cents with Mammoth Glycerine at three cents. Connecticut Pier fresh daily to save home baking, plus pies and Mentch’s Beer from a longtime bottling firm. Contact A Mufidiman & Co for ads. Post Want Ads are free in The Tees.
The weekly health report under Health Officer Woodward notes forty five infants under a year died in the week ended July 2%. Other deaths ranged by age with 1 to 4 years, 6 between 9 and 15 years, and 48 between 20 and 69. Births reached 126 with 87 white and 29 colored. Diphtheria 3 new cases with 2 discharged, scarlet fever 2 cases with 2 discharged, typhoid up slightly and measles down.
A courtroom report depicts John, a 15 year old arraigned for incorrigibility as his older brother testifies about a romantic letter to a girl. Judge DeLacy balances home return or reform school while John asserts his right to a girlfriend and asks to go to a boarding house.
Charles and Brock of Florida are named private secretary to the War Department bureau of insular affairs chief, filling the Pedigo vacancy. Brock joined the civil service in 1903 and has since served as Havana stenographer to Gov Megoon, with daily Baltimore return via The Electric Line. Twilight excursions offered at $100 round trip with 4 pm departure, return by midnight, excluding Saturdays and Sundays.
Bernard F Mimmack of Ado G street NW asks the THER SF Commissioners to improve a deformed area in front of 1767 street NW. Superintendent Lanham says upright growth cannot be forced and the remedy is replacement with a suitable tree type. He suggests planting eight trees on Thirteen and a half street and eight on the west side of Fourteenth Street.
Washington officials designate D H Burnham & Co of Chicago to draw plans for the terminal plaza project. Congress allocates 100000 dollars with extra spending by the Washington Terminal Company. Specifications to be ready soon. completion by March 4 is deemed unlikely due to the extensive work required.
Fire Chief Belt recommended to the commissioners the appointment of several firemen and the promotion of others following the establishment of three new units Engine Company No 2 Truck Company No 9 Langdon DC and Chemical Engine No 3 Lanstrong DC. He proposes Lieut John Wirnstein John J Hanlon Wallace W Smith to captains at 1400 a year and several lieutenants and engineers at varied salaries. Temporary privates listed include Irving Hines Steward Rosenberger Poole Mackenzie Harper Phipps Traub Trainor and Dunton.
A thunderstorm last Saturday struck the Thomas Point lighthouse on Chesapeake Bay badly damaging a kitchen stove pipe and flooring but causing no injuries to keeper Capt H C Wingate and assistants. Wingate, former Cobb Point light keeper, remains in charge as authorities announce a new inland North Carolina light at Log Slue around August 1 with James A Daniels named keeper. Four hours sail from Salisbury on the Chesapeake Bay four days a week. $100 round trip via The Electric Line ticket agent at ith and New York avenues.
J Harry Norris formerly of Norri & Johansen tailors at 1238 Street Northwest filed for voluntary bankruptcy. Liabilities listed at 421,682 and assets at 100, including exempt wearing apparel. Creditors include J A Griffith & Co of Baltimore for trimmings, John B ZAlison & Sons of Philadelphia for woolens, and a loan from Thomas B Norris of Leesburg.
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