Penalty on pedigree dogs as licenses rise and muzzles scarce
District officials wage a brutal muzzle enforcement, charging two dollars to release dogs while hundreds of animals from purebreds to hounds are impounded or killed. Authorities report thousands of muzzles in short supply as reviews reveal delays, penalties, and fierce rounds of dog capture amid public streets and pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Jas
Weimesuay
Uucning
Elke
Washington
Misquoted Soper Defends Past Actions in Tokyo Mission Memo
Julius Soper denies misquoting remarks on Japan and religion as he recounts experiences in Tokyo. He notes a university for women, Presbyterian missionary work, and the aim to extend education for girls amid shifts from Imperial rule to modern governance, citing religious freedom and ongoing education efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Soper
Japan
Nor Feren
Tom Aidress
Daeve
Perlasam
Feth
Nimoger
Romain Cahol
Tan
University For Women
Tokyo
Sitiataa
Lady Uriel
Dome
Cnllegiate
Hector
Foc Ige
Commodore Pere
Ty Visu
Bovine
Mikado
Tonger
Gus Soper
City bulletins offer summer exams and local ads
Reader notices include a July 2 government exam prep for high school students at Milton School is hinted. The page carries assorted ads for groceries, bakery items, seafood, wines, summer hotel rates, and services from local merchants like Arlington Bottling and Star Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton School
Masonic Rites Held for William Gaddis at Helena Funeral
William Gaddis long prominent in Helena Montana died recently and funeral services with Masonic honors were conducted at his nephew P B Otterback’s home in Helena. Rev B T Bittinger officiated. Delegations from De Molay Commandery No 4 Knights Templars Helena Naval Lodge, Naval Chapter No 6, and De Molay Commandery attended. Pallbearers from the three bodies served. services were at Congresssional Cemetery with Mre D Olin Leech singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Gaddis
Helena Mont
P B Otterback
Fifth Street
T Bittinger
Gaddis
de Molay Commandery No 4
Knights Templars
Naval Lodge
Hor Faam
Naval Chapter No 6
Naval Chapter
W H Hooker
William H Cooper
Charles A Stocker
Charles Shelse
de Molay
Warren Diggs
Frank P Weller
de Molay Commandery
Congressional Cemetery
D Olin Leech Sang
Judge Bans Threats In Juvenile Court Case
In a juvenile court ruling Judge DeLacy discharged three colored boys Emanuel Myers Theodore Williams and Frederick Brown aged under fourteen accused of stealing from Sarah Hap’s store. The officer Paul W Jones testified threats were used to obtain confessions, but the judge found no evidence and warned against such tactics in the future. Jones later told reporters the threats story was a misunderstanding and he remained innocent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudge DeLacy
Paul W Jones
Emanuel Myers Theodore Wiliams
Frederick Brown
Sarah Hap
Judge de Lacs
Callel
Pat Olman Jones
Mary
Evden
Brennan hearing decision delayed by additional evidence
Grand Jury will decide within two weeks as work on obtaining extra evidence proceeds. Commissioners Waefarl and West will not participate. Morrow abstains. The Brennan case centers on pay awards and contracts with Crawford and Kienrin companies, with arguments on appropriation limits and advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waefarl
West
Department of the District Enginer
Morrow
Court House
Fbis
Abi Wig
Ho Turner
Hayor Tientae
Lopora
Themas
Cranford
Mm Consel
Brennan Company
Wife Asks Divorce From George S Ball In Mount Vernon
Anna Ball filed for divorce against her husband George S Ball in Mount Vernon alleging marriage on February 14 1900 and separation since December 1997 with cruelty and failure to support prior to separation. She states he was charged with making threats in January 1908 and released on his own bond. Alimony requested pending final determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna & Ball
Mount Vernon
George S Ball
Po Nce
Hns
Board of Review Sits to Standardize Government Supplies
A government board formed from multiple departments convened at the Treasury to standardize supplies used across Washington agencies. The committee, chaired by Amos Hadley with George Simmons as vice chair, aims to unify bid specs and units to streamline contracts for 1919. A separate note details staff vacations, leave requests, and transfers across Treasury, Navy, Post Office, and other federal offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Treasury Department
Washington
M C Hargrave
Instrict
Columba WA
Tite Simmons
Julian Taylor
Department of State
T . S Marshall
Bogan
Albert C Floyd
Sherwood
Department of Justice
Rthorpe War Department
Amos Hadley
George Simmons
Hales Fisher
Fnds
Fourth of July Firework Precautions Urged by Health Officials
Health officers advise strict mu lcal precautions to reduce fatalities from Fourth of July celebrations with toy pistols and firecrackers. Police will suspend loud noise curbs from July 4 7 am to midnight, permit aerials while banning dangerous devices, and prosecute dealers selling to under sixteen. Officers will protect ill residents, enforce age restrictions, and arrest noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witham
C Woodward
Walter Wynnin
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Wyman
Wood
Surgeon Generals
West
Pope Sylvester
Plans for Calhoun building rise at 1406 G Street
Plans by Frank P Milburn & Co for a five story handsome business building to be erected at 1406 G Street NW for C C Calhoun. Ground breaking will occur after contracts are awarded and structural work billed. Jacob Belt purchases land bounded by New York Ave Florida Ave and First St NE from Edward L Snyder for about 5900 with improvements planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Street
C C Calhoun
Frank P Milburn & Co
Calhoun
Wekk
Jacob Belt
Bewded
New York Avenue
Florida Avenue
First Street
Francis A Blandon
Simpson Sulman Company
Edward L Snyder
Bell
Furst and
Second Streets
William G Carter
Willige Gibbs & Daniel
Elizabeth 8
Simms
Thns
Useful Hints for Housekeeping and Japalac Coatings
Practical notes recommend coating various surfaces with Japalac to preserve finishes and renew appearance. Suggestions cover linoleum, old varnish, weathered doors, window screens, porch furniture, wicker, water pipes, radiators, picture frames, and even automobiles and farm implements. The guidance touts color matching to existing finishes and notes nominal costs for a new life to worn items.
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Ineal
Lees
Bake & Company
Penna Ave
Seventh Se
TRI
Bes Yan
Wm. Hahn & Co
Kuppenheimer Clothes
Madras
Rogaer
United States
Friedlander Bros. Ltd
E Sta
Hirsh’s Shoe
Seventh St
K and
L Sts
Post
City Bulletins
Connecticut
Pyles
Johnson Caten Seafood
New York
Mercantile Society
Claura
Congress Hall
Manuel
Heurich’s
Maerzen and
Senate—brewery
Arlington Bottling Company
Chicago
Muddiman & Co
Columbia ‘Photo Supply
Blanketa
Tree Carmina
New Star Laundry Cleaning Co 1815
William Gaddis
Brennan
Anna E Ball
War Department
E ! Davis
Baltimore
James E. Waconghtiy
Treasurers Office
Thomas N R Clarke
Office of the Register
Mary Daskew
the Oesbursing
Navy Department
Bureau of Sunpaics
Bualy
Aghtingham
Collimore Bireau
Grice Wilcox
He Bureau of Construction
Ant Reprr
Charles Winterthur
Bureau of Construction and Repair
le Roy Parks
Paris
France
Wil St
John T.D
F Davis
Post Office Department
Thomson
Wasi Ingior Saturdas
New Fath City
F Driggs
Guthrie Okla
Washingto
Lows Mc Gladman
Wic
Nity
Washington Wilam
Robbins
Sons of Veterans
Charles B Robbins
Margaret L Buckie
Penstor
Edmond H Jones
D. A Taylor
Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Manufactures Department of Commerce and Labor
Adzis
Census Bureau
C M Towers
W D Clark Jr
Mr Towers
Philp H Ward
Collectors
Maurice Lanman
Health Department
Virginia
South
Pennsylvania Avenue
Government
Frank
Ind
Columbia Trypographical Union
Kidd
Benjamin F Constantine
S . Constantine
Three Rivers
Albert Wilkinson
Joe S Cornish
Government Printing Office
District National Guard
Potomac
Serst Cornish
Gen Harries
Frank E Elder
Sherman
Woodward
Bindon
Chestnut Farms Sanitary Dairy
Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
House & Herrmann
Seventh and Eye Sts
N. W
Prince Albert
Cash OR
Credit Pettit & CO. 7Th and
Eye N. W
Chas, Kaufman & Sons
Seventh Street
The
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Wineberg’s Optical CO
N.W
Mt. Vernon Place
Sto & i
Lowe
Barber & Ross
11Th
Sts
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Steet N. W
Man’s Store
Schloss Bros. & Co
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Berce
Morsell’s Pao Sre
Albert L
Munyon
Monley Ceck
Uneeda the
National Biscuit
Meeley Institute
North Capitol Street
Waanington, DC
District of Columbia
Maryland
OYD Automobiles
Shaw-Walker
Pe Cent Lansburgh Furniture Co
9Th Street
Randle Highlands
Iria
Cena
Schlitz
Bil Brewing Company
Waerington
Milwaukee
Arner
Doca
Warner Safa
Warners Rate Cure Company
Rochester SY
Mer
Potomac Electric Power Go
14Th St. NW
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