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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
6
An order from Postmaster General Hitchcock expands forest fire prevention by about 85,000 carriers who will assist forest rangers and state wardens. The rural and star route carriers cover vast sparsely populated areas. They travel roughly 1,000,000 miles daily and report fires to forest officials from national forest regions.
William Davis, 25, a blacksmith, was arrested after police say he dumped waste and parked along Pennsylvania avenue southeast. He allegedly struck Officer J. M. Horton of the Eleventh precinct and received a baton blow to the head, later taken to Washington Asylum Hospital. Davis was charged with violating police regulations and assaulting a policeman. Horton says Davis fought and struck him first, prompting the officer to strike back.
Edward E. Hoffman of New Orleans was arraigned in police court on a swindling charge by Rochester native James Colby. Colby says Hoffman claimed to secure a contract with the Isthmian canal commission for 208000 dollars worth of oil and needed funds to close it. Hoffman was arrested at a leading hotel on New York authorities’ request and held on 1500 bail, hiring Malcolm Hutty as counsel while vowing to fight the case.
With a May circular triggering nationwide coal price hikes, local dealers report increases across all hard coal grades from 1½ cents to 50 cents per ton, soft coal up ten cents. J Maury Dove Jr of Maury Dave & Co says the rise will cut sales, while crop failures could push wagon delivery costs higher.
James G. Bowen a longtime livery stable keeper had a 1910 will filed for probate. He leaves his widow the household goods and a life share in personal property. on her death or remarriage the estate passes to two children William F. Bowen and Liltie M. Fairfax. Monthly 3% payments go to Francis F. Bowen and a brother, plus a niece until age 25, with the widow receiving net income only if she remains unmarried. If she marries, the estate goes to the two children as executors.
Pension tests will be held June 16 for all district police and fire pensioners to decide on reductions or discontinuations. Exams occur at No 3 Truck Company on Fourteenth Street and Ohio Avenue NW by two board surgeons. Pensioners from Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania New York and West Virginia must appear in person. distant residents may be examined by a surgeon affiliated with the army navy or marine hospital service.
In a Washington real estate dispute, Mrs Elizabeth Pratt, who discharged her attorneys to argue her case herself, wins a partial victory from the Court of Appeal. She earns a one fourth interest in an estate valued at about $500, including the Hotel Gordon, with contingent interests. The case stems from an 1882 will dividing life tenants interests among four siblings, with Pratt seeking a larger share and possible increase if no additional children are born to life tenants.
New York May 31 The Merchants Association committee to investigate the rise in domestic hard coal prices will begin work next week. Operators and coal dealers are expected to testify though attendance isn’t compulsory. Towne says the inquiry aims to inform the public about the price increases tied to miner wage rises and antismoke rules in New York.
The Cosmos Sunday concert draws attention with a strong bill and famed acts. The Symphony Four, Murray and Graham, Ernest McNabb, Armand Daly, and Mita rimrode headline a program featuring operatic overtures, duets, and photo plays.
Children from St Vincent's Asylum and St Joseph's Orphan Asylum were guests at Gentry Brothers' shows at Sixteenth and U streets NW. The young audience enjoyed the ponies and the performance. The company will finish its stay with a final show tonight, drawing a larger attendance than in prior Washington visits.
The District railway commission continued hearings on through car service from Tennallytown to Washington. Cleveland Park Teachers and Community Association urged through service while opponents north of Tennallytown favored keeping the present arrangement. Georgetown Citizens' Association asked to maintain current service. A further hearing is set for June 6.
John Lorch, chief engineer at the National Capital Brewery, and nearby residents halted Carrington Castor as he allegedly broke into the Sanitary Grocery at 207 Thirteenth Street Southeast. Police later took Castor into custody at the Fifth precinct station after his confession.
The District committee on a safe and sane Fourth of July celebration meets this morning with Commissioner Rudolph to discuss raising $5000 for the program. Subscriptions go to treasurer George W. White at the Metropolitan Bank building. The plan includes illuminated avenues, fireworks, hydroplane and airplane exhibits, with patriotic exercises at the Pan-American Building at 1 o'clock. Director General John Barrett of the Pan American Union will deliver the principal address.
Taxpayers mobbed the Tax Collector C. C Rogers office to pay before June 1 to dodge a 1 percent penalty. It was estimated that $25,000 was collected by 4 o'clock. Rogers announced that checks dated yesterday would be accepted without the penalty.
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant hosts tent services at Mount Pleasant Park with a sermon by Minister Braskamp and music by the Marine Band. Episcopal churches John’s and Epiphany hold services and sermons with choir and organ music. other denominations list Sunday services, sermons, Holy Communion, and musical programs led by various pastors and groups. Also notes Seventh Day Adventists Memorial Church event and a Christian Science service at First Church of Christ Scientist with necromancy denouncement topic.
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