Ice price rise prompts federal probe into ice dealers
United States District Attorney begins an investigation into alleged ice price fixing amid rumors of an ice trust in Washington. Assistant US Attorney Jesse Adkins said a probe is ongoing as small dealers were examined. grand jury action remains undecided. Ice supplies are reportedly low, though officials claim no imminent famine.
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United States District Attorney
Washington
United States
Jesse ©. Adkins
Adkins
Serge Suits and the Broad Serge Selection
Serge Suits offers a wide range of serge garments with single and double breasted models. Saks serges meet high standards of satisfaction and quality, appealing to men of various builds and style preferences. The firm highlights its long-standing patronage and varied designs for conservative to extreme styles.
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Eer
Saks Serges
Opposition to Baltimore Night Watchmen Plan in District
Local conference before the Commissioners discussed forming a private night patrol with Baltimore financiers seeking police authority and permits. R P Andrews promoted the venture while urging secrecy about promoters and plans, and the existing Night Watchmen’s Association pledged to oppose any rival operation.
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Baltimore
R. P. Andrews
Andrews
Night Watchmen’s Association
Fence dispute leaves Brightwood Park Driving Association in control
Interior Department finds Sixteenth Street extended not in the District or federal jurisdiction. Counsel Thomas advises Commissioners that the Brightwood Driving Park Association owns the fence and will not be required to remove it unless directed by the Commission.
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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 Exceed Last Year by 375000
May collections surpassed 1905 figures by 375 000 and total levy for 1906 rose nearly 500 000 over 1905. Collector Davis reported to the Commissioners that May receipts exceeded the prior year by about 275 000. Tax rates and totals for realty and personal property show increases across the board with a net rise of 378 885 74 over 1905.
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Davis
Fire Houses to Fly Old Glory from Sunrise to Sunset
The district will display the American flag at fire houses from sun up to sun down after July 1, replacing round-the-clock display to save on flag costs. Commissioner acted on Fire Chief Belt’s recommendation noting flags deteriorate with continuous exposure and that new flags are costly. Building permits issued include renovation and new construction at addresses on Fourteenth Street, Connecticut Avenue, and F Street Northwest, with estimated costs from 15,000 to 350,000 dollars.
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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 Today Opens Bath Houses and Boards
Supt Stevens reports Washington beach ready for season with nearly $1000 in improvements this winter. The bathing beach opens to the public today with separate hours for women and children in the morning and men and boys after noon.
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Supt
Stevens
Washington
Ciidren
Decides Against Father in Child Custody Petition
Chief Justice Clabaugh dismissed Henry H. Rawletts habeas corpus petition seeking custody of Katherine V. Rawlett and Ernest Albert Rawlett. The three and five year old children remain with their maternal grandmother Mrs Anne E. Sherwood who was found able to care for them. Father granted opportunity for visits at reasonable times.
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Henry HE. Rawlett
Katherine V. Rawlett
Ernest Albert Rawlett
Anne E. Sherwod
Clabaugh
Firemen Pay Schedule Figures for Increase Submitted
Commissioner Macfarland released the proposed appropriation for the coming year after Congress passed the Commissioners bill approving higher pay for District firefighters. He, in charge of the fire department, said he is gratified by the legislative action and has long pushed for the raise since taking supervision six years ago.
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Macfarland
Senate
Congress
Deny Cruelty Charges At Government Hospital inquest
Testimony before a special House Investigating committee found no cruelty to patients at the Government Hospital for the Insane. Attendants and local physicians testified to good care and food. Undertakers reported bodies from the institution in good condition. A separate case notes a limited divorce petition in the District Supreme Court alleging cruelty and drunkenness. Mrs. Belle M. Shelton seeks support and maintenance from Francis A. Shelton. marriage details and one child cited.
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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 at North Wakefield NH
Sune L Tibbetts yesterday appointed fourth class postmaster at North Wakefield New Hampshire Hotel Jonnan Cates. Also seafood ad with varied prices and casual notices about theater, divorces, and local services.
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Sune L. Tibbetts
North Wakefield
N. H
Jonnan Cates
New York
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