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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1905

Page

2

Richardson Named Receiver For Metropolitan Coach Co

Justice Anderson removed S Dane Lincoln as receiver for the Metropolitan Coach Company and appointed Mason N. Richardson. Lincoln must render an accounting within ten days. The case, Herbert P Pillsbury v Metropolitan, stemmed from a petition by P A Bowen Jr administrator of Caroline Bell. Lincoln was removed as he was the largest stockholder. an auditor will determine debts and unpaid stock balances for settlement. Jones assailant Hewlett hunted after fracturing James Jones’s skull with a brick. doctors fear for Jones's recovery.

Richardson Mr. Lincoln Metropolitan Company S. Dane Lincoln Justice Anderson Metropolitan Coach Company Heroic Line Mason N. Richardson Lincoln Herbert P. Pillsbury P. A Bowen, Jr Caroline Bell Barnard & Johnson

White marble favored for municipal building stone

Blue Ridge Company Georgia offers the lowest bid and Cherokee marble appears within budget as the Municipal Building Commission weighs stone choices. Reductions may be made to fit about $650,000, with inspections planned of quarries and example uses such as the Corcoran Gallery while Harding er estimates and changes loom.

Shaw Blue Ridge Company Georgia Corcoran Gallery Municipal Building Commission Stone Arms Treasury Baltimore Macfarland West Biddle Cant. Harding Messrs. Stewardson and Jamieson Cope Dover Marble New York Dwver Cherokee Marble Hardwick New England Dover Blue Rege Marble Company Cherokee Col. Biddle Macfarland Capt. Harding Savannah West Atlanta Union Marietta Washington Corcoran Art Gallery

Site of Venfant's Grave Heirs Asked to Donate Land

In a move by the Commissioners, heirs of Maj J Enfant are asked to donate land for a burial site to be held in perpetuity for a monument. Frangis Riggs will notify Miss Alice Riggs in California and Lary Howard in The Hague of the heirs' desire. Congress authorized a monument if land is donated. Also notes renewal of license for Grand United Order of True Reformers after reforms, resignation of street inspector Alnutt, and appointment of Walter R Smith at $4 per diem. Ash removal service improved after complaint to Superintendent Stidham.

Maj. J'Enfant Frangis Riges Alice Riggs California Lary Howard Hague Congress Grand United Order of True Reformers Twelfth U Streets Northwest Drake J. H. Alnutt West Walter R. Smith Alinutt

City street cleaning up six weeks says contractor

The street cleaning department reports marked citywide improvement over six weeks with reduced irregular service. Commissioner West is told the contractor shows a commendable effort to cut gaps and will remedy issues at Mr Symons's location. A fire alarm box for the Home for the Aged is urged by Fire Chief Belt with a $5 donation to start a subscription.

West Symons Chief Belt Little Sisters of the Poor Belt C. F. Beers District of Columbia

Public Playground Plans Indorsed by Commissioner Macfarland

Cuno H. Rudolph chair of the public playgrounds committee replies to Commissioner Macfarland on how the 32000 appropriation for playground maintenance and equipment should be spent. He proposes a general supervisor at 750 per season and a repair and new apparatus superintendent at 250, with the rest for ground preparation apparatus upkeep and a watchman. Macfarland is expected to back these suggestions.

Macfarland Cuno H. Rudolph Congress

Hotel Hack Privileges and District Court Opinion

Hack Inspector A R Lamb reports to Maj Sylvester that a Court of Appeals ruling in Samuel Gassenheimer v DC and the New Willard Hotel revision may grant hotels rights to provide hacks for guest use and for hire by the public given licensing per vehicle. The Commissioners seek Corporation Counsel Duvall’s opinion on the matter.

A. R. Lamb Maj. Sylvester Court of Appeals Samuel Gassenheimer District of Columbia Jr. Lamb Duvall

Suit Against Treasurer Over Congressional Aid Share

Former partner sues to claim half of an $11 025 congressionally granted settlement for Sioux Indian losses in 1877. Martin V. Boughton and Edson L. Boughton are named, with Henry Robinson alleging rights to one half and one quarter shares respectively. A rule to show cause was issued with return date March 24.

United States Preme Cour Samuel A. Putman Charles Toephat Trobinson Boughtons Cattre Wyoming Congress Martin V. Boughton

Fines for Smoke Law Violations in Police Court

Three violators arraigned before Judge Strider received fines of 319 each for smoke law violations. John W. Steele of the Union Gospel Mission pleaded guilty to the March 10 offense. Charles F. Sowers of the Boston Laundry Company admitted the March 10 violation. Charles A. Lorenz of the American Ice Company admitted the March 8 offense. Alvin M. Lothrop forfeited 330 collateral and awaits a hearing today.

Strider John W. Steele Union Gospel Mission Louisiana Avenue Northwest Inspector Wollard Health Department Charles F. Sowers Boston Laundry First G Streets Northwest Charles A. Lorenz American Ice Company Alvin M. Lothrop

Night Schools End Season Extend Term and Open New Schools

The district night schools closed after a successful season and Congress boosted maintenance funding by $2.00, enabling a longer next term and the opening of several new schools. E Kramer directs with W B Evans assisting. principals include RB M Wilson and C E Finkle among others. The program runs three two hour sessions weekly, offering English arithmetic bookkeeping and shorthand. promotions flow from the eighth grade to Night Business High School.

Congress E. Kramer W. B. Evans Armstrong Manual Training School Night Business High School M. Wilson Franklin C. EK. Finkle Gales Charles Hart Jefferson C. E. Westcott Caborett Armstrong Manual Training A. Craig Stevens A. EB. Thompson Randall J. TE. Russell Kramer Schoors Ltrickson Stockard Wales Night School Business High School Willder H. Cookson Edward J. Cogan Raymond E. Cotwell Grover Dipple Oscar Ellis John L. Fulier George A. Hoffman Taylor S. Moralles Frank Mattingly William J. Murphy William P James W. Taylor Harry Amiss Joseph P. Smith Warren Anderson Austin Hall Elton Brown Clement Preller James Bruce Carr Thurman Dailey Thomas Connors George Bolton Nellie B. Gleason Elsie Hunt Julia Lieber Geneva Mattingly Millie Noble Lucy Tullose Pearl Hunt Louise Lester Abby Laman Mamie Gleason Frank Benson Leo Burriss Archie Campbell Albert Cochran Carlos Coerick Elmer Coerihon Wiliam Courtney Raymond Dodge H. A. Coleman Edward Hofman Philip Kilian Leon Lamb Raymond Lawrence Frank Lueker Bernard Levy George Mahaney Charles Minnerlyn Fred Pears Wade Pettit Wenry Reese James Rhodes Howard Saunders Herbert Smith Dudley Wead Cliftom March Fannie Beall Emma Bresnhan Sadie Gordon Mary Hellmuth Johanna Kane Nora Kane Clara Leathers Barbara Mater Melinda Pribald M. B. Renbsam Lucile Swann Helen Heideman Willam Bates Harmon Boteler Charles Bovello Joseph Burkhard Harry Frizzell Hans Ireland Barry Mullen Edward Mullen Thomas Myers Reese Loyd Thomas Rodda Max Sheer Nicholas John Throckmerton James Vaughn Wile Zerega Anna Bader Evelyn Bless Wthel Kendrick Agnes Meckabee Gertrude McKee Mary Miller Joe Botone Leon Litz John Loveless Cleveland McKee John McDepett Charles Morrieon Lester

Woman Injured Stepping From Street Car in Dulles Area

Mrs. B D Huntley aged forty five of 2 1 2 Third street southeast fell while stepping from a street car at New Jersey avenue and a street northwest last night. She escaped serious injury aside from a few bruises. An unrelated notice lists items about Thomas Jefferson's Bible and a book reproduction offered at The Post Business Office.

Rathel Feo Wilson Lydia Hill Twelfth — Street Rachel Mary E. Haskell Hood B. D. Huntley Third New Jersey Avenue Thomas Jefferson Congress Post Business Office

Runaway Negro Reform School Girls Still At Large

Police and reform school officials believe Lee Ferguson and Lizzie Shipley are in hiding with friends and may seek jobs in a few days after escaping from the Girls' Reform School Wednesday night. The school’s staff has recently been overhauled amid disturbances, with key teachers resigning.

Ten Days In Jail For Bread Theft In Anacostia

City bulletin reports Joseph A Henson a Black youth sentenced by Justice Wright in Criminal Court No 1 to ten days in district jail after confessing to forcing entry at George F Pyles store in Anacostia and stealing bread and sausage driven by hunger The notice also includes assorted shop offers and ads for groceries medicines and local services.

Joseph A. Henson Justice Wright George F. Pyl Anacostia Bay Wright Joseph A. Ilerson Hengon

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