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.
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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.
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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.
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Pratt
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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.
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Frederick A Hyde Joost H Schneider
Henry P Dimond
United States
Justice Stafford
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Bensen
United States Supreme Court
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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.
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Louvre Gye Company
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Californa Development Company
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Albuquerque
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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.
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Tudo
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Ile
Tucker
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Department of Justice
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Acton
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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.
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