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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1905

Page

39

Garbage service must improve at once for Washington Fertilizer Co

The Washington Fertilizer Company contractor for district garbage removal must meet contract terms or the district will run supplementary service at the contractor's expense. Superintendent Stidham reports widespread neglect across Mount Pleasant, Washington Heights, and outer districts with fines totaling more than earlier months, and outlines a bi and tri weekly service demand. He notes the contract may expire November 30 and says bids may rise due to expanded paved areas.

Washington Fertilizer Company Stidham West Stutler Commissioner West Mount Pleasant Washington Heights Tidham

Haskell Typewriter Sale Scrutinized by Auditor

Ernest G. Thome, state auditor, objects to a voucher for purchasing a typewriter for the sealer of weights and measures from Mr. Haskell in his official capacity. The voucher is approved and receipts signed by Haskell, who also sold the machine for $10 below appraised value. Simms will report to Commissioner West on the matter.

Ernest G. Thome Timme Haskell Cne R. Haskell Simms West

Questions for Police Census in District

Commissioners approve a police led annual census limited to sex color and age. Macfarland plans the questions as others propose broader stats like tuberculosis victims and occupations. Maj Sylvester to receive census books for April 12 timing and details including manpower and day or night enumeration.

Macfarland Washington Homeopathic Medical Society Maj Sylvester

Policeman Hille Hearing Denied by Police Commissioner Support

Commissioner Macfarland backs West in denying Wilton J. Lambert's appeal for a hearing for Policeman J. F. Hille. Lambert to seek writ of certiorari from District Supreme Court after the board’s recommendation to fine 350 is upheld, arguing commissioners lack power to increase the penalty.

Macfarland 3 West Hile Commissioner West Wilton J. Lambert J. F. Hille West William P Burge Lambert District Supreme Court Police Trial Board

Real estate groups press for national banking supervision

President S J Masters of the People's Bank argues in a letter to Commissioner Macfarland that real estate firms, corporations accepting deposits, bankers, and building and loan associations should be supervised by the Comptroller of the Currency or a District Commissioner. He notes savings banks alone are insufficient to justify separate oversight. He warns including building and loan associations and deposit-taking entities would require full-time supervision.

People’s Bank S. J. Masters Macfarland Washington

Nash sues district for rent on O Street armory

Franklin P. Nash, acting through Hamilton and Colbert, filed suit in the District Supreme Court seeking $720 in rent for premises 706 and 108 O Street Northwest from March to November 1904. The former armory of the District of Columbia National Guard is cited, with Nash arguing tenancy continued after militiamen moved to other quarters and government property remained on site until removal in November 1904.

Franklin P. Nash O Street Armory Hamilton & Colbert District Supreme Court Columbia O Street District of Columbia National Guard Nash

New Trial Overruled in Holtzman Elevator Case in DC

Justice Barnard overruled a motion for a new trial in the case where Mrs Jennie W Holtzman won $10,000 against Capital Construction Company for injuries from an elevator fall at the Portner apartment house. The Post also lists grocery specials and local notices, advertisements, and upcoming talks on religious education and colonial history.

Mra Jennie W Holtzman Capital Construction Company Justice Barnard Holtzman Portner

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