Sixteenth Street Building Restriction Bill Remains in Committee
District officials await action on a federal bill introduced by Representative Babcock to ban new non residential structures along Sixteenth Street Northwest Washington. The measure would cap building height at sixty five feet and prohibit stables shops and factories fronting the street after approval. It aims to regulate future construction and traffic but faces lengthy congressional debate.
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Babcock
SA Y Athout
Sixteenth Street
Congress
Babcon
House District Committee
Ins
Sesson
Segmon
City of Washington District of Columbia
H Street
District of Columbia
Protest Against Stable Near Tirst Street and Randolph Place
Tank Wallace of 7 Randolph Place leads a protest against a southeast corner alley stable citing nuisance and health concerns. Over 50 nearby property owners back the petition asking denial of Bermizer’s license to run and extend business and to refuse a ferry stable license. Health inspector verification prompted investigation by Burning Inspector Ashford. Commissioners will inform Wallace and protesters of the outcome.
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Tirst Street
Randolph Place
Tank & Wallace
Bermizer
Wallace
Health Department
Ashford
Mr Wallace
Unlawful to Hold Body Bill Sent to Congress
District code amendment on custody of human bodies transmitted to Congress for enactment. District Commissioners urge urgent enactment to aid health officials and relatives in securing possession, curb improper body handling, and combat spread of contagious diseases.
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Congress
Thas
Woman with smallpox traced to Thirteenth Street boardinghouse
A new smallpox case is linked to a Thirteenth Street boardinghouse where Virs Mhzbeth Poivret was removed Sunday to a smallpox hospital for treatment. Health authorities report nearly a dozen infections connected to the same residence as Bris Ponnet had stayed there before moving to 3011 Fourth Street Southeast.
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Smallpox Hospital
Tis Thiriietath
Thirteenth Street
Fourth Street
Stabbed in the Back Leaves Soldier’s Home Veteran in Critical Condition
Charles H Sargent, fifty, a soldier’s home employee, is in critical condition from two stab wounds in the back near Scott Springs on the home grounds. Dagent Hall, a Spanish War veteran, is being held for investigation by the Tenth precinct police. Sargent was found unconscious yesterday morning and revived after seizure. an intelligible statement from Hall has not been secured.
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Charles H Sargent
Dagent Hall
Sargent
Scott Springs
Dall
District to Hear Public Objections on Wagon Weight Rules
District Commissioners weigh possible public hearing on a proposed rule requiring wagons hauling over two tons to be equipped with four inch tires. Opposition grows among locals, with expectations commissioners may request congressional action on the Babcock bill and seek a House committee hearing.
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Congress
Biddle
House
Exci se Board Scores Local Firm in Licenses Dispute
Davidson and Davidson condemn current District of Columbia excise board actions over liquor license decisions. They cite a recent corner Nineteenth and T street license amid protests by property owners. They claim improper conduct at hearings and urge commissioners to report favorably on liquor measure while promising a reply in days.
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Congress
Excise Board
District of Columbia
Davidon & Davidson
Excise Gould
Davidson & Davidson
Nineteenth and
T Streets
Nineteenth Street
T Street
Eighteenth
Nineteenth Streets
Griffin
Grffin
Lcense
Grade Hearings Begun On Square 749 Property Claims
Special Commission opens evidence on damages for landowners in square 749 affected by grade changes to Second Third, K, and L streets northeast and adjacent alleys. Charles Fernald, assistant engineer, cites varying cuts from one foot to thirteen feet six inches. Adjournment set for 3 PM to hear more landowner attorneys. Also includes an unrelated medicinal ad paragraph.
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Square 749
Charles A. Baker
George W. Moss
George Sprangy
Caron Terminal Station
City Hall
Comussion
Charles Fernald
Leftwich Linelan
Fernald
Chapin Brown
James Toomey
Randal Mackay
Randal Mackay, FR P Shealey
Barnard & Johnson
Leo Simmons
Vmof Mangan
Charles W Boyle
Hairy & Welch
Hens IT Quinn
Andhailes H Bauman
Levi will probate reveals trust for husband and three daughters
The will of Mrs Catherine Levi dated October 12, 1905 was filed for probate. Excepting a small sum for son James T Levi, the estate goes to Washington Loan and Trust Company in trust to pay monthly installments to husband John Levi for his and Emma Levi's maintenance during his life. After his death the estate is divided equally among Henrietta Crane Adelaide Gardner and Emma F Levi. The Washington Loan and Trust Company named as executor.
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Catherine Levi
James T Levi
Washington Loan and Trust Company
John Levi
Emma
Levi
Henrietta Crane
Adelaide Gardner
Emma F. Levi
Reform School Sentence For Pilfering Boy
Police Judge Mullowny sentenced Theodore Hunter a negro boy to the reform school for four years on a charge of pilfering Sunday papers from house agents and others. Herbert Green his ten year old companion was discharged. Police had traced the lads for several months and only Sunday could the charge be fastened. The younger boy was spared due to age and irresponsibility.
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Mullowny
Theodore Hunter
Reform School
Rouse
Herbert Green
Hunter
Local estate and business ads draw readers to season offerings
In a cluttered notice mix, Henry B Chapman’s will leaves his estate to Sarah A and Mary Chapman with executrix Sarah A Chapman. Parallel items promote Bergner Engels beers, bottled goods, Quaker Anthea butter, Johnston’s cereals, and Keene’s Shoes. Also listed are Gill’s confections, Lent jewelry, gas radiators, and wines with contact details in Washington DC storefronts.
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Saks
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Jse&her
Northeast Corner
77 &I
N.W
Washington Branch
Ave
N. W
Mayer & CO
Burchell
The
Ceres
ORRER
PALF
ALT Grocer
Pringt
6Th St
Blas
Arlington Carbon
Urimlikomfort
Potomac Electric Power Co
4Th Se
AL W
Frank S. Wallace
Petitson
Daisinet Commission
Ers
Charles H. Sargent
Soldiers’ Home
Eugene Hall
National Capital Brewing Co
Home Savings Bank
Seventh
7Th and
Mass. Ave
H.ne
Stone & Fairfax
N. Y. Ave
Washington
Dupont Circle
New York Avenue
Odoin
Massachusetts Avenue
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
J. Maury Dove Go. Incorporated
FN. W
Reform
City Bulletins
Henry B Chapman
Sarah A Chapman
Mary Chapman
Herrmann Bottling Works
Vlarrmann
Bergner & Engels Philadelpat
Tles
Pillsbury’s
Johnston's
W Smith
Washington, DC
Gill
Pennsylvania
Muddimar & Co
Lamp
Keene's
Telephone Co
Lis
A.F
Franch Scourert & Dyers
ST. WW
SREAT
Atlantic & Pacific
Air Marke.s
Maryland Club
John H. Magruder
Cticut Ave
K St
Burkela
Rushein
Washington Gas Light
16Th
S. N. Weateceiadant
A. Eberly’s Sons
Seventh St. N.W
Duffy
Nochester
Hubbard
Persie
Vaal
W. W
Johnson Brothers
F St
Main
5Th St NW
Wand
Mth
Ds.w
Washington Store
Oureslves
Weeelet Istitute
Camtol Street
P Marrland
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