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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1908

Page

26

Urges Excise Trials Counsel Explain Regulation of Saloons

The article reports that authorities urge prosecution of liquor law violators to regulate saloons effectively. It notes only four of sixteen cases pressed to trial and discusses implications for the excise board authority, with Commission Macfarlane recommending broader trial pursuit and potential forfeiture actions.

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Chicken Owner Loses Suit Over False Arrest Claim

In a civil action, Vivre Cr te eefendent failed to prove false arrest by accusing Mire denne Hew and others linked to 1 Merat street. The court found insufficient evidence of wrongdoing by the defendants and dismissed the suit.

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Funeral of Admiral Kane and a Parade of Dignitaries

The funeral honors Admiral Kane held in New York City with a procession of rear admirals and notable figures. The ceremony remembered Kane’s service as leaders and many high ranking officers attended the service, followed by a ceremonial burial.

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Smallpox Cases Found in District Health Report

Fifteen smallpox cases were discovered by the District health department in the last week. Six were in the southeast, one in the northeast, and eight in the northwest. Quarantines were placed on the houses, and residents named include Douglass Clay, Beatrice Mays, Raymond Lucile Lafile Wilkerson, Mattie Baxter, Herbert Lucas, Jessie Ford, Milton Proctor, Estler Brown, George Frisby, Thomas Grayson, Dr I N Johnson, and Catharine Put, among others.

District Health Department Douglass Clay Francis Street Madison Mays Tenth Street Beatrice Mays Raymond, Lucile Lafile Wilkerson Columbia Terrace Mattie Baxter N Street Herbert Lucas Decatur Street Jessie Ford Milton Proctor Spruce Street Estler Brown George D Frisby Quander Thomas Grayson Twenty-seventh Street Dr I N Johnson Mieytland Catharine

Citizens Oppose Straight Street Extension in New Hampshire Avenue

Rock Creek Church vestrymen push to keep the straight route as extension of New Hampshire Avenue to the district line, arguing it aligns with beautification plans and benefits the greatest number. Church members and Takoma Park residents presented petitions urging the bishop route and cautioned against deflecting the thoroughfare.

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Construction of Will Suit in Supreme Court

The case seeks the regal construction of a will by Mrs A nua Lowell Woodburs. The will directs funds for St Molyneana DL Tur ner and Abribeth Wo Gemmitt and designates Harvard University for two scholarships. Trustees seek court guidance to sell real estate to fund the estate and fulfill the will’s provisions.

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Twentieth Street Paving Delayed By Authority Question

City notices state the commission lacks authority to pave Twentieth Street from Calvert to Washington Heights without a formal request for consideration. Aims to prepare estimates and address Chief Belt’s district road improvements. Also mentions warrants about local investments and business ads, with a divorce suit filed by Amanda Virnstein against James Virnstein.

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Clerk reassignments at Assessors Office raise March 16

Following the death of Peter Besh, Assessor Grit proposes changes in the Arrera District Assessors Office. Several clerks are promoted or transferred with new annual salaries, effective March 16, including Davin and Gibbs, while others move to different roles in personal tax appraisal and assessment clerks.

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Cape May Salt Flats Construction Attracts Attention

A large scale project at Cape May involves reclaiming about one hundred acres of salt marshes. A vast embankment and seawall are rising, with brick towers and steel structures. the work includes new roads and facilities. Public viewing is invited with a special train service from Washington on April 18 offering trips to Cape May Hotel with return rates around 13.59 dollars.

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