NOT SO MANY SALOONS ONLY FIVE MORE THAN IN 1900
A late 1907 report from the Excise Board to Congress details District of Columbia liquor licenses. Despite population growth, saloons increased only five since 1900, with 51 new licenses granted and 9 rejected in the 1907 period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exelse Board
Congress
Ant Sa
Ant Sa [Ieee Teague
Excite Board
Excise Board
Griffen
Matthew Trimble
Sleaander McKenzie
Oir
Huses Sd Oy la Pooms
S Bty
St Tis Bit
Murei
Rock Creek Valley Road Plan Delayed by Commission
The commission recommended against urgent spending on T street improvements until Congress acts after studying Rock Creek valley south of Massachusetts avenue. No further condemnation in the Italy section should occur and the district is awaiting congressional action on the commissioners' report.
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Llerss
Smith
T Street
Commission
Rock Creek Valley
Massachetts Avenue
Lo Street
Italy
Congress
City Bulletins Police Commission Revoked and Suspensions Placed
Policeman's Commission revoked for EBR McDearmon as a special policeman and suspension for Latef Owen So Pumphres for thirty days. Other signers of the first commission noted. Market measures and local business notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebr
McDearmon
Owen So Pumphres
Purse Snatcher on Trial in Criminal Court No 1
John H Barlow colored stands accused of robbery for snatching a chatelaine bag from Miss Jeanette Kelly in front of the Portner department. Witnesses name Barlow and provide a description of the assailant. trial before Judge Poet with evidence presented as part of the indited case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commestoner
John H Barlow
Herb
West
Mies
Pyles
Etores’ Kelly
Barlow
William Heleher
Miss
Sues Street Car Company For Personal Injuries
Florence PF stardenstem of the Agricultural Department sues the Street Car Company in the District Supreme Court to recover 190 for alleged injuries after a car started suddenly. The suit cites negligence by company employees and mentions a fall near Sixteenth and Market. Also notes other notices and bids in related actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence PF Stardenstem
Portsmouth
Vesterdas
Justice Barnard Rules On Colton Will Contest Jurisdiction
The District Supreme Court upheld jurisdiction to frame for trial an issue on whether Ellen B Colton died intestate. Helene Sacher, six year old great grandchild, joined the appeal arguing that jury trials on issues framed in Probate Court should be heard by the justice of Criminal Court No 2. Sacher claims the right to a trial on testacy or intestacy. The record cites a June order and statements by W J Bartnett about multiple wills.
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Justice Barnard
District Supreme Court
Ellen B. Colton
D PD Colton
Helene Margaret Beatrice Sacher
Colton
Miss Sachers
A S$ Worthington
Golden Donaldson
California
Miss Sacher
Rright
Urs
W J Bartnett
Will of Mrs Mary Coleman Probate Filed Names Margaret Coleman
Mrs Mary Coleman died in February at 1114 Sixth Street Southwest leaving most of her estate to daughter Margaret T Coleman. The will dated August 15 1930 was filed for probate. Mamie F Snowden is named beneficiary of Gurden Snowden estate in a December 19 filing for probate.
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Mary Coleman
Sixth Street South West
Margaret T Coleman
Mamie FE Snowden Isaole
Gurden Snowden
K&s
Notable Houses Sold to Southern Societies for New Center
A large white stone house at 101 S Street Northwest changes hands to United Confederate Veterans Daughters of the Confederacy and other Southern groups. The 3 story property fronts 16 rooms and baths with a broad lot, forming a permanent meeting place for the combined societies. The purchase price near $60,000 is tied to a fundraising effort led by J J Darling ton and Magnus Chempton, with Stone & Fartay handling the sale.
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Newell
Reclan
S Street
Vena
Mever
G Young
Brish
Tegalion
Clarence A Brindenbug
Brandenburg J& Brandenburg
Stone & Fartay
Vf Street
Ninth
Tenth Streets
Confederate Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
Sons of Confederate Veterans
The
Southern Relief Society
J J Darlington
Buildlig
Magnus Chempson
United Confederate Veterans
Stonewall Jackson Chapter
Daughters of the Confederats
George B Sudworth
Thomas J Fisher
Patterson Street
Chest Chase Circle
Chevy Chase DC
Atle
Aho Sonnemann
George Wo Urstfith
Lansbury
Prominger
Monroe Street
Times Rob Neon
Monta Stone & Pairfax
Living Street
Sateenth
Seventeenth Streets
Wi Robinson
Joseph T Welter
New Jersey Arenile
Washington Board of Trade merger near approval vote
A joint committee report recommends merging the Washington Board of Trade and the Chamber of Commerce under the name Washington Board of Trade, with a split majority ready to push the measure. Minority opponents warn a new independent body could form if the merger fails.
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Washington Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Boards of Director
Chamcter of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
J H Ralston
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Walliam G .Henderson
Bond of Trade Committee
Waslington
Trde Shill
Mr Henderson
The
John 2 Varner Enaurman
Board of ‘Trade Committee
Mimort
Immonty
Hweser
Board of Trade Directors
Empuwetel
Tidy
Police Chief Praises Force Asserts Need For More Men
Major Richard Sylvester, superintendent of the metropolitan police, defended the force at the Columbia Heights Citizens Association meeting. He warned a disaster could come with current staffing, noting only about 2 officers available for patrol after deductions, and outlined a four-section division and a special swang section to cover duties. He ridiculed broad crime fears, cited $112,000 in stolen property with $100,000 recovered, and said arrests per man are high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sylvester
Metropolitan Police
Columbia Heights
Silvester
Atlanta
Bundy
Columbia Weights Citizens Association
Maj Sylester
Taé¢Ay
Appellate Court Overturns Patent Office Convictions
An appellate panel led by Justice J A Van Oredel set aside convictions of Marion J Garrison and Water Edwards tied to hot water heater and boiler work at Congress Hall Hotel. It held no plumbing violation under the statute and directed further proceedings regarding patents issued to RC Newcomb and the Newcomb Motor Company. The ruling reinforces broader interpretation beyond a narrow construction and notes requirements for appeals in alley opening benefit cases.
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FB Moore
Te Patent Office
Yeaterday
District Court of Appeals
Patent Office
RC Newcomb
Newcomb Motor Company
District Supreme Court
Crse
Justicn J A
van Oredel
Police Court
Asde
Marion J Garrison
Water Edwards
Congress
Congress Hall
Corporation
Justice Robb
James H T
Frederick W Behrens
Behrens
Pennsylvania Railroad Theaters and Atlantic City Pullman Car
The Pennsylvania Railroad markets seashore leisure with theaters and concerts along the Atlantic piers. A weekday through Pullman parlor car runs from Washington to Atlantic City, leaving Union Station at 12 30 and arriving at 5 35 PM, with return service available to Washington. Reservations and full info are at Willeenth and G Streets Ticket Office and at the new L men Station.
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Atlantic
Atlantic City
Washington
New
Union Station
Seashore
Willeenth
G Streets
L Men
Special Lenten Services by Rev John Clarnes at Shrine
A series of Lenten services will be preached by Rev John Clarnes on Wednesday evenings at 3 PM during Lent. The schedule lists topics such as One Church as Good as Another and Papal Infallibility. The Jenten Club for Women will meet Wednesdays at 1 AM while the services run.
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John Clarnes
Maren
Ra O Willam i
Ketehara Mareh
John Waquire
Res Walllay
John Wo Melods
Alovers Drosnar
Joseph
Jenten Club
Railroad business improves in Pittsburgh district
The Pittsburg division reported orders for fifty more locomotives amid rising freight activity. Rail traffic shows a noticeable uptick from recent levels, though not at the peak seen earlier, and the Pittsburgh district views the rebound with optimism.
Coeducation Introduced in Chihuahua Public Schools
Enrique Creel of Chihuahua announced the establishment of coeducation in public schools of the state. It marks the first time in Mexico's history that boys and girls are placed in the same schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov Creel
Chihuahua
el Paso
Lex Mar
Enrique Creel
Mexico
New Federal Nine Hour Law Affects Rail Operators
The rail and telephone service industries adjust to the Federal nine hour law taking effect today. The Pennsylvania Company and Southern Railway Company report new operator limits and altered schedules as seventeen hour rules apply to trainmen and dispatchers. Several major stations including Roanoke and Norfolk Western announce system-wide compliance with the new restrictions.
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Ladelpha Mare—Roy
Penns Naia
Reading
Ita
Pennsylvania
Southern Railway Company
Colored Citizens In Toils After Disorderly Sale Arrest
A group of colored men faced Judge Kimball after a disorderly sale at the Brunswick Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue between Second and Third streets NW. Ernest Jones, the hotel proprietor, was arrested for conducting disorders. Eight defendants pleaded not guilty. fines and bonds varied, with several paying fines or forfeiting collateral while awaiting grand jury action.
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Fallowins Peas
Pie Co
Kimball
Jal
Brunswick Hotel
Pennylvania
Serond
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Ok Works
Bay of House & Herrmann
Jlor
Waltham Toxoma
Ibiane
Selinger
John G. Meinberg
KING
Eleventh Street
Washington, D
TIN Sunday Post
Che
Felice
Lyavng
Rock Creek Drive
Unis
City Bulletins
Callaghno
Nfimi
Connecticut
Board of ‘Trade
Mercantile Society
Miss Kelly
John H Horger
Pige O
Sues Street Car Company
Somme
Vas
Taft
McKenzie
Cortelyou
Supreme Court
Bennis Construction Company
Philadelphia
Breakwater Engineering
Cold Springs Inlet
Porperty
Legation
United Confederate Veterans, Daughters of Confederacy
Southern Societies
Mercer
Chamber and Trade Board
D J Calla Lan
Chmber of Commerce Committee
Board of Trade Onittee
Chapin Brown Charman
Warner
Pea
We Hoare
Tie Inromien
Ting
Wanpira
Police
Maj. Sylvester
Mandamus
Newcomb Motor Co
Grosner
Kuppenheimer Clothing
Rodiner
PA. Ave
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bulletin
John Harney
Shrnes of Sacred Heart
Pittsburg Division of
Upton
Pitsburg
Pittsburg
Iso
Tong Paris Sts
Potomac
Maia
Castelberg’s
Opticians
Pexna Ave
Reading and Southern
D. J. Kaufman
Bornot
BRO. & CO
Pole Miller Drug CO
Mime
Richmond
Schmid’s
Aff_leck's
People’s Pharmacy
Kloczewskia Pharmacy
Cravenette
Goodyear Raincoat CO
Fstreat B. W
Friedlander Bros
Ren Ance Aute
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Neural
Omnia
Cornell
Liege
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street NW
Warner’s
Alta Aline
Kidter Terrane
Post
Capitol Street
District of
Cal
Maryland
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