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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1908

Page

6

Excise Trials Debate Regulates Saloons and Prosecution

Officials urge trial of six cases, four pressed, to empower excise board. Commissioner Macfarlane calls for ensuring cases go to court or forfeit licenses. Board's stance centers on tightening regulation, with emphasis on liquor dealers and forfeit power.

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Smallpox Cases Found in City Quarantines Ordered

Fifteen smallpox cases were found by the District health department in the last week. Six were in the southeast, one in the northeast, and eight in the northwest. Quarantine was imposed on the homes of affected individuals including Douglass Clay 10 Francis Street southeast and Beatrice Mays 122 Francis Street southeast 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

Unclear Trial Details Involving Chicken Owner Lawsuit

Fragmentary report describes a civil suit alleging false arrest. Names and locations are garbled, with scattered references to a defendant and a respondent. The readable pieces hint at a nearby street and a court setting but lack coherent participants or outcomes.

Funeral of Admiral Kane Held in New York City

The funeral honors a rear admiral Kane born in New York City. Prominent officiants and a procession followed the interment in a winter ceremony. Attendees included several rear admirals and naval colleagues as dignitaries attended the event.

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Citizens Oppose Straight Street Extension Route

The Rock Creek Church vestrymen and supporters urged the straight extension of New Hampshire Avenue as the preferred route, arguing it fits beautification plans and serves the city’s future connections. Opponents, led by William St. Lenin for Rock Creek Church, urged deflecting the route to protect church property and favor existing farmers in Maryland and the district.

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Will Construction Suit Seeks Clarification of Legacy

The case asks the Supreme Court to interpret Mrs A nua Lowell Woodburs will. Provisions direct funds for St Molyneana DL and to support two scholarships at Harvard University. Trustees seek authority to sell the estate house and Massichus avenue to raise necessary funds. The suit requests formal court orders to enforce the will and manage real estate sales.

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Twentieth Street Paving Plans Stalled by Authority

City notices report commissioners lack legal authority to pave Twentieth Street from Calvert to Washington Heights without a formal request for consideration. Other items include a request from MT Rosenberg to improve a street, a fire street macadamization proposal between Seventh and Ninth Streets, and various local commerce promos. A divorce suit by Amanda Virnstein against James Virnstein is filed in the District Supreme Court for a limited divorce on cruelty grounds.

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Reassignment of Assessors Office Clerks Effective March 16

Following the death of Peter Besh, District Assessors Office changes recommended by Assessor Grit take effect March 16. Clerks receive new salaries and title shifts including promotions to clerk and promotions to senior clerk, with various raises and reassignments across the personal tax and assessment staff. The commissioner's approval is noted and public notices will relay filings.

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Cape May Salt Marsh Land Reclamation Project Progress

A Cape May project has reclaimed over a hundred acres of salt marshes and flats, with heavy earthmoving and brickwork to create channels and braced shores. The work includes a large brick structure with 350 chambers and steel components, forming a gateway for future development and public access. The undertaking is funded and overseen by city authorities, aiming to improve deep-water access and attract visitors this spring. Information on travel packages references a special Washington to Cape May excursion scheduled for April 18, with train transfer and hotel accommodations, priced at $13.59, seeking to showcase the area’s autumn appeal. Details are available from BW Newbold, Washington.

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