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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1908

Page

15

Hold Station 18 Not Ready for Occupancy

The Philadelphia Railroad and Union Station dispute delays a $1,800,000 certificate. Commissioner Morrow urges issuance, while Macfarland and West oppose until permanent fixtures replace temporary setups. Public hearing aired views on readiness and legal requirements.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Union Station Congress Railroad Company Con-Street Morrow Macfarland and West Thia West Fmnks Macfarland Ume Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company

School bids opened for Fourth street building project

Seven bids were received for a new schoolhouse on Fourth Street between Wand Bryant streets NW. Purgess & Parsons submitted the low bid at 208000. Congress appropriated 25000 for the work and the site cost 312000, leaving 123000 to fund the building.

Fourth Street Wand Bryant Streets Purgess & Parsons Pavarini & Wyne Robert T. Humphrey Bilton C. Davis Joseph M. Donne George A Puller C J Cassidy Co Thomas H. Mellon Woo Weaver & Sons Congress

Charities Appeal for Help as Demands Increase

The Joint Finance Committee of Associated Charities reports higher need this winter for food fuel and clothing from Citizens Relief Association and related services. Public donations are urged to cover remaining shortfalls within two to three weeks. Contributions from multiple donors and churches are listed, supporting relief and prevention of consumption programs in Washington area.

Associated Charities Citizens’ Relief Association Asco Howard S. Reeside Joint Finance Committee W. H. Herrlom Lather Place St Gatreet Northwest Immanuel Baptist Church Immanuel Fase Winston Charles J Croaby Cora M. Yves Charles Lester J. G Waters Richard Loch E” Himgworth H. Luciua MT Tolman A. Soow Mies Charlotte M Bebully Henry R Evans Grace Reform Church Milton E. Alles Issac Winston Charley J Groby Cora M Ives Charles § Lester Waters Ming Charlotte J Rehuliz Committee On Prevention of William Ho Forwood

Changes Proposed to Rename and Jurisdiction of District Courts

The draft bill to rename the inferior justices of the peace courts in the District to municipal courts of the District of Columbia and to consolidate sessions in one building was sent to Representative Smith by the Commissioners. They argue the change suits the District’s urban center, shifting exclusive jurisdiction from 50 to 100 dollars to relieve Supreme Court calendar congestion and long trials.

Inferior Courts of Justices of the Peace Representative Smith House District Committee Distriet Muga- Hon Jushea of the Peace District of Columba Justices of the Peace Supreme Court of the District

Girls See Fire Boat Work on Firefighter Visit

One hundred seven female students from Keene and Peterboro NH high schools visited the fire boat Firefighter under Chief Bell. The group toured the US Navy Yard and the Firth Stirling steel plant, watched a water surge demonstration, and learned fire fighting methods. Senator Gallinger’s secretary John H Walker and Gen G W Anhler attended among guests, with W Hell supervising the Keene High School delegation.

New Hampshire Chef Belt Keene Peterboro N. H Senator Gallinger Chief Bell United States Navy Yard Firth- Stirling Senator Gaslinger John H .Walker G W. Anhler W. ©. Hell Roe At Keene High Scho

Visitors to Juvenile Court See Case Docket and Reform Efforts

Judge DeLacy receives Representatives Fornes and Goulden of New York as three notable cases unfold. John L. McDonald is released on bond pending trial for failure to support his wife. Two 13 year olds Royal Martin and Peter Aaron are returned to their parents after court interviews. Annie Bryant is sentenced to three months in the workhouse for supplying liquor to a minor Beatrice Thomas.

Judge DeLacy C W.fornes Joseph A. Goulden New York Congress John L. McDonald Emerson Street Royal Martin West Clay Street Peter Aaron Haat Gray Street Annie Bryant Beatrice Thomas

Investors buy four brick houses in two streets

Stone and Fairfax report the sale for J Kann of four brick dwellings at 208 and 7W Second street and 209 and 2 Third street. The buyer, a local business man, is unnamed. Moore and Hill sold for Wright and Hopkins to William E Kern the two story seven room brick dwelling at 155 Tennessee avenue northeast, to be his home. Shannon and Luchs report a sale to William Ray for Mr Rubenacker of 1517 Tenth street northwest, Ray to hold as investment. Nicholas D Murphy named chief cook at Home for the Aged and Infirm, replacing Wilam Tolliver. salary sixty dollars a year, effective at once.

Stone & Fairfax J. Kann Second Street Third Street Moore & Hill Wright & ‘Hopkins William E. Kern Tennessee Avenue Kern Shannon & Luchs Sais William Ray H Rubenacker Tenth Street Ray

Contingent Trial Plan Questioned by West Over Collateral Cases

Commissioner West warned that forcing all collateral cases to trial would keep businessmen at the courthouse all day and pull patrolmen from their beats. He noted Judge Kimball said trials could stretch from sunrise to sunset and urged Commissioners Macfarland and Morrow to modify the order. He warned he would oppose it if Mccfarland’s motion stands, while supporting trials for all excise cases.

Tha West Macfarland Kimball Police Court Union Station Acde Morrow Mccfarland

Police Appointments Approved for United States Express Site

Maj. Sylvester recommended and Commissioner West approved Charles Timms and W. M. Bartle as special policemen to serve on the property of the United States Express Company.

Maj. Sylvester West Charles Timms W. M. Bartle United States Express Company

Rabies Scare Drives Mu zzling Talk After Dog Bites

Ten people in this city and Herndon Virginia were bitten by rabid dogs in the past month. Doctors say all are out of danger after prompt treatment at the Pasteur Institute and Bluemont clinics. The Bureau of Animal Industry plans new dog muzzling recommendations as hundreds of cases have appeared in the past year. An infant in Giesboro Point suffered ear injuries from a dog attack, the animal killed and brains sent for testing.

Bureau of Animal Industry Herndon Pasteur Institute Baltimore Bloomingdale Bluemont Leo Pahi William Pahk Giesboro Point

Will Install New Pastor at Eastern Presbyterian Church

The congregation of Eastern Presbyterian Church at the corner of Maryland Avenue and Sixth Street NE will install Rev Charles Lewis Neibel as pastor Tuesday at 7:45 PM. Rev Edward Davis will preside, with scripture read by Rev Jam Brown and a sermon by Rev Charles Wood. Charges to pastor and people to be delivered by Rev Joseph T Kelly and Rev Wallace Redcliffe.

Eastern Presbyterian Church Maryland Avenue Sixth Street Charles Lewis Neibel Edward Davis Washington Fourth Presbyterian Church Wallace Redcliffe New York Avenue Presbyterian Church

Alleged Gambler Forfeits Bail In City Court

Amos G Woodruff forfeited $60 in Police Court after arrest at 20 Avenue A northeast where thirteen young men were found at a poker game. The case arose from a Nine precinct raid Wednesday night on the scene.

Amos G Woodruff Woodruff Ninth Precinct Avenue A

Holmes Makes New Fight Over Indictment

Edwin S. Holmes Jr former associate statistician of the Agricultural Department seeks to have the validity of the indictment against him reviewed by the District Court of Appeals after a jury disagreement in the cotton re scandal case. He was granted permission to withdraw his not guilty plea with leave to demur within five days or lose the option to further contest the indictment. The case may go to the Appellate Court if the court denies the demurrer, promising a tense legal battle amid technical arguments and high drama in the jury room.

Edwin S. Holmes,Jr Agricultural Department District Court of Appeals Tustide Stafford Holmes Bolas

Richards Held on $1000 Bond for Watch Snatch

George Righdras of 129 Union Street was held yesterday in $1000 bond by Judge Kimball in Police Court on the charge of snatching a gold watch from Henry Pallas of Rochester, who was visiting Washington with excursionists. Richards was arrested by Policeman Cox after a rapid chase down Pennsylvania Avenue.

Richards Rochester George Righdras Union Street Kimball Henry Pallas Washington Cox Pennsylvania Avenue

Wade Defense Wins Point In Bucket Shop Trial

In Justice Barnard's Criminal Court Wade the Stock Broker faces the bucket shop charge. Percy Wade testifies he ran a licensed brokerage for four years, delivered stock on request, and did not treat customer dealings as bets. George R Lee, a former employee, closes the government case. defense cites lack of proof of gambling transactions. The judge delays jury deliberations until Tuesday as Wade remains on the stand.

Percy Wade George R Lee Wade Sovernmenta John B Laskey Chicago Laskey Western Union Wade Felé

Auction notice on paintings by Lely Lawrence Roybet and others

An auction notice lists antique and modern paintings by Sir Peter Lely Thomas Lawrence Hoppner Henner Zlem Turner Duluard Richet Roybet Boucher Bellecour and others. Paintings are warranted true to name and refundable at the purchase price if returned to the auctioneer within one week from the sale day. LOAN & CQ Aucts 1407 Gst.

Peter Lely Thomas Lawrence Hoppner Henner Zlem Turner Duluard Richet Roybet Boucher Bellecour

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