Ice Price Hike Spurs U S Attorney Probe Into Ice Dealers
United States District Attorney begins investigation into alleged ice trust in Washington after price rise from 2 cents to 25 cents per hundred pounds. Assistant U S Attorney Jesse Adkins confirms inquiry and interviews small ice dealers. Grand jury action undecided as officials cite limited ice supply but deny imminent famine.
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United States District Attorney
Washington
United States
Jesse ©. Adkins
Adkins
Serge Suits Offer Broad Choice and Quality
Serge Suits competition spans the garment field with wide offerings. Saks serges have proven worth and high satisfaction. We present many models from single to double breasted cut to fit every man’s build and style preference.
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Eer
Saks Serges
Washington
Opposition to Baltimore Night Watch Patrol in District
A conference before the Commissioners yesterday discussed forming a private night watchmen patrol in the District. Baltimore capitalists seek police authority and permits, with R P Andrews acting as spokesman. The Night Watchmen Association, currently empowered and funded by private subscriptions, opposes a rival business and will be heard on the proposal.
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Baltimore
R. P. Andrews
Andrews
Night Watchmen’s Association
Fence dispute: Brightwood Driving Park fence upheld
Interior Dept has no jurisdiction over Sixteenth Street extended near Brightwood Driving Park. Corporate Counsel Thomas concludes the fence by Brightwood Park Driving Association is not subject to Interior Secretary control and the park may keep the barrier unless the Commissioners order its removal.
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Interior Department
Brightwood Driving Park
Iory Counsel Thomas
Sixteenth Street
Inted
Secretary of
Hf Interior
Fr Thomas
Hitchcock
Brightwood Park Driving Association
Cownsel Thomas
Proverty i
May Tax Collections Set Record With Higher Levy
May tax collections exceed last year by 375000 with total 1906 levy rising nearly 500000 over 1905. May receipts show 275000 more than the same period in 1905, with realty levy at 2591999 78 and personal property 724334 69. Comparative totals list 2790H9 on realty and 50312069 on personal property, yielding an overall increase of 378885 74 for 1906.
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Davis
Fire Houses to Fly Flag From Sunrise to Sunset
July first changes flag policy in the District requiring fire houses to display the American flag only from sun up to sun down each day. Commissioner, on Fire Chief Belt’s recommendation, said extended exposure risks damage and costs from frequent replacements. Building permits issued include a 350 000 Urlek apartment project at 2902 Fourteenth Street NW and four-story brick dwellings on Connecticut Avenue NW with varied builders and architects.
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Belt
Ashford
Harry Wardman
Fourteenth Street
H Beers
Gardner P
Ft Street
George F Totten Ir
John Macgregor
John Margheeo
Willart
F Street
Themax W
May Take Plunge To Day At Public Bathing Beach
The bathing beach opens today with new bathhouses and diving boards after winter improvements costing nearly 1000 dollars. Supt. Stevens reports the season is ready and the beach will open to women and children in the morning, men and boys after noon. Washington residents will find better facilities for enjoyment.
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Supt
Stevens
Washington
Ciidren
Father loses bid for custody of Rawlett children
Chief Justice Clabaugh dismissed Henry H. Rawlett's petition for a writ of habeas corpus seeking custody of Katherine V. and Ernest Albert Rawlett. The three and five year olds remain with maternal grandmother Mrs. Anne E. Sherwood, with time for the father to visit at reasonable times.
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Henry HE. Rawlett
Katherine V. Rawlett
Ernest Albert Rawlett
Anne E. Sherwod
Clabaugh
Firemen Pay Increase Schedule Submitted by Macfarland
Commissioner Macfarland, overseeing the District fire department for six years, submitted to the conference committee the appropriation schedule needed for the annual pay raise after Congress passed the firemen's increase bill. He expressed gratification at Congressional action and anticipated presidential approval.
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Macfarland
Senate
Congress
Deny Cruelty Charges At Government Hospital Inmate Testimonies
Testimony before a special House Investigating committee found no cruelty at Government Hospital for the Insane. Attendants and local physicians Dru Helmer and Ruffin praised treatment and food. undertakers testified bodies for burial were in good condition. Separate item notes a limited divorce case in the District Supreme Court, Belle M. Shelton vs Francis A. Shelton, filed in Alexandria with mutual maintenance requested.
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White
Government Hospital For the
Special House
Dru
Helmer
Ruffin
Charles F. Mills
Belle M. Shelton
Francis A. Shelton
Supreme Court of the District
Edwin C. Dutton
Alexandria
Woman Appointed Postmaster in North Wakefield
Sune L. Tibbetts was yesterday appointed fourth-class postmaster at North Wakefield New Hampshire in Hotel Jonnan Cates. Also notices seafood shop ads with price lists and local business notices mixed in.
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Sune L. Tibbetts
North Wakefield
N. H
Jonnan Cates
New York
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Pa. Ave
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Magnolia Spa Water Co
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Standard Dairy & Ice CO
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