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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

27

Safer Schools Seek $125000 More for Fireproofing

The Board of Education faces higher needs to fireproof district schools. Commissioners push Congress for about 12000 more for public buildings next year and list eight room and sixteen room extensions with added fireproofing requirements. They deny cutting fire protection estimates and outline prior funding actions and printed fire alarm materials.

Congress Gardner School House Commission Johnson School Business High School Western High School Garfeld Fincal Metterloni Fourteenth Street Florida Avenue Ion Olw Park Ma Firi Yesterdas Otter Board of Cauation White Arc Department Board of Education Edu Ftion Kit

Trades Form Prohibition Fight in District

A broad coalition of trades, Retail Liquor Dealers Association, and manufacturers formed to oppose any move to establish prohibition in the District. Delegates from about 6900 workers attended, with John H. Lorch named temporary president of the Central Labor Union and Sam De Neffrey as temporary secretary and organizer for the AFL. A second meeting at Typographical Temple was planned to adopt a constitution and bylaws.

Lhe Retail Liquor Dealers Association John H Lorch Central Labor Union Sam de Neffrey American Federation of Labor

NAMES TAX ASSISTANTS NOMINATED FOR SPECIAL DUTY

E G Davis District Collector of Taxes nominates numerous individuals for appointment to assist in preparing tax sale certificates at seventy cents per hour. Listings include offices such as collector’s office, various departments, and a recommendation for W Colling to lead at ninety cents per hour.

E G. Davis Orice M Towers D Warner Unser Clark Ir P Page H Kelir Herrin Fletcher Cain Boa Leavell Ketcham Lima OH Nichnix Kate Berry Martha Jones Be Shields John Bardroff Bies William Towsry FM Beck Ralph B Pratt Waite Aftouralne Paul Dean J Ee Archer Engineer R M Ber JW Peed A Ansdate J A. Pretty C Fiinder Colling

Preparations for Noted Case Against Benson and Hy de

The case against John A Benson Frederick A Hyde Joost H Schneider and Henry P Dimond, charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States of timber and land concessions, is set for March 16. Witnesses from Washington Oregon California and other western states will be summoned. The government estimates $7000 in witness fees and costs, with trial expected to last several months before Justice Stafford.

John A Benson Frederick A Hyde Joost H Schneider Henry P Dimond United States Justice Stafford California Bensen United States Supreme Court Transporta Inn Snes Volacke Bederia Couls Washington Oregon Alifuimla Francis J. Hones San Fran Wero Abe Rueft Shintta Baker Pew Department of Juathe

Old Buildings to Go and Four Story Dwellings Planned

Announcement notes progress on demolition at 1117 1 Street NW and Twelfth Street North West to clear for a modern two story store and later a planned four story multiple dwelling. White brick ornament unfolds with plate glass west frontage, entry to second floor on Twelfth Street. Land details show 216 square feet on 1 Street and ~147 dollars price paid, Louvre Gye Co lease, Keefe purchases, and Moore & Hith ground at Ninth and Streets Northwest.

Venturs John 1 McKay Louvre Gye Company Tinmay Keefe Oliver Robert Moore & Hitth Kinthant

Honor to Ellsworth proposed for state avenue name

A Civil War era tribute proposal suggests renaming State North Street to Ellsworth Avenue in memory of Major Ellsworth. The officer commanded troops at the capital’s defense and was killed during a flag incident at the Jackson Hotel. State Senator Dusworth, a New York native, is noted in the report.

Aimer Alesandria Jackson Hotel FS Y Ldgson Thirteenth Street State Onth Street Ellsworth A.enue Ellsworth Ellsworth Zoyaves Jackson Alexandra Leurs Wacfarlandlis Abinger Clay Dusworth Saraga County York Mechanicsville

UNDECIDED ON PROHIBITION BY DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS

Commissioners have not decided on either supporting or opposing prohibition bills. The District Commissioner West read minutes and communications after a public hearing, and Commissioner Macfarland said no discussion among the commissioners has occurred yet and a decision will take time.

Congress West District 1 Macfarland

Georgetown Park bill approved by Commissioners

A Georgetown park bill proposes 160000 for the Mon trose tract north of A street and east of Lovers lane on Georgetown Heights comprising sixteen acres. Commissioners favor park establishment and value land at 140000. Grand jury returns indictments: James Ross assault with a dangerous weapon John Howard assault with a dangerous weapon Sam Butler housebreaking Richard Holmes felonious assault George Shreve robbery band larceny.

Georgetown Montrose Lovers Lane Georgetown Heights Eixteen George Town James Ross John Howard Sam Butler Richard Holmes George Shreve

Mining Firm Loses Suit In Commission Case And Loan Usury Ruling

The District Court of Appeals affirmed a verdict for Henry P Morris against Clark & Co and Mexican Mining and Exploration Co over commissions on stock sales, holding commissions apply to price quoted if no notice of a price cut. It also ruled usury in loan commissions, upholding a one year filing limit, and confirmed a judgment for Henry K Simpson vs William S Minnix, stating execution may occur within twelve years. Chief Justice Shepard dissented on a separate railroad injury case.

Justices van Orsdet District Court of Appeals Henry P Morris Clark & Co Mexican Mining and Exploration Company Justice van Orsdel Morris Mariia Shepard Washington Southern Railway Company Dominico Glaria Itajan Franconia Halda Gloria van Oradel O P M Brown Eva Slocum Miss Slocum Minnix Charles B. Fondi Henry K Simpson Fonda

Indians Labor in Desert Works Praised by Manager

HL Corey of California Development Company cites Indian workers from Kuma Olegny Coropal Mari cop Pima and Papago tribes as highly efficient in diverting the Colorado River into Salton Sink and in maintaining tasks in extreme heat. He notes acclimation to desert conditions and willingness to perform when guided by understanding foremen. The documented labor value cited is 5436 dollars.

HL Corey Californa Development Company Af Dexion Cal Charles EB Dagenett Albuquerque Bureau of Lorex Colorado Salton Sink Gulf of California

Trial Ends in Harper Case Across Pure Food and Drug Law

The Harper trial concluded with jurors to determine Dr Robert Harper's guilt or innocence on charges under the Pure Food and Drug Law related to a headache remedy. Morning sessions were consumed arguing jury instructions. Procter and Tucker presented closing arguments for the government and defense respectively.

Robert Harper Tudo Kimball ¢ Brewel Arper Lowerslay Déstrier Procter Ile Tucker Himorning Atorney Baker

Funeral of Miss Nourse from Old Washington Family

Miss Mary Josepha Nourse aged ninety died suddenly at the Highlands on Wisconsin avenue. Funeral services were at St Albans Church with Rev C F Krahenahl officiating. Interment at Rock Creek Cemetery. She was daughter of Major Charles J Nourse longtime War Department clerk and granddaughter of Joseph Nourse former Treasury Registrar. She is survived by brother James B Nourse.

Washington Rock Creek Mary Josepha Nourse James B Nourse Charles J Nourse War Department Joseph Nourse The Treasury

City Commissioners Recommend Evening School Lectures

City commissioners favor a bill authorizing a free evening lecture course in public school buildings, now referred to the board for report. The note mentions related city notices on street extension opposition, local shop listings, and police recruit appointments with March effective dates.

Board of Education

Prohibition Meeting At National Rifles Hall

Miss Margaret J Bilz and A G Deniells head a Sunday prohibition and religious liberty program at 8 PM in National Rifles Hall under the Religious Liberty Bureau. A second item notes Robert S Brown sues Washington Railway and Electric Company for 5000 dollars over a September 6 1907 street car fall causing permanent injuries.

Margaret J Bilz Wctl Sues Street Car Company Robert S Brown Washington Railway and Electric Company

Wife Sues for Divorce in District Supreme Court

Mrs Hattle V Acton filed for divorce from James Acton an elevator conductor at the Department of Justice in District Supreme Court proceedings started yesterday.

James Acton Department of Justice Hattle Acton District Supreme Court

Pennsylvania Railroad: Standard Railroad of America

The piece extols the Pennsylvania Railroad as a vast employer and benefactor, noting salaries to over one hundred thousand, dividends to fifty five thousand stockholders, and wide economic impact. It praises travel quality, safety, and an average earnings power of 290 000 per mile. It frames the system as the Standard Railroad of America.

Pennsylvania Standard Railroad of America

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