Morrow Takes Office as Engineer Commissioner
Capt Jay J Morrow sworn in as Engineer Commissioner by Dr William Tindal at the District Building. He approves Martha Melick's plea for boardwalks in front of Gage School and succeeds Col John Biddle, who transfers to San Francisco. Garges may remain as private secretary. farewell for Biddle planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage School
Gargee
Jay J.morrow
John Biddle
San Francisco
William Tindal
Board of Commissioners
Morrow
A. Leftwich Sinclair
Daniel E. Gargen
Col. Biddle
Louis C. Wilson
John R. Garrison
J. Franklin Bell
United States Army
Martha Melick
Col Biddle
Garges
Col Biddie
Gargea
Col. Biddie
Pacific Coast
Contractor summoned for alleged eight hour law violation
J Fairfax Conrad district street sweeping contractor likely arraigned in Police Court this morning over overtime claims for April 15 and 16. He surrendered, posted 300 bond, and may seek a jury trial challenging the law’s constitutionality. Violations carry up to 2000 fine or six months imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fairfax Conrad
James M. Proctor
Conrad
Adolph Noenling
Court of Appeals
Franklin School Plagued by Infesting Rats
Rat problem at Franklin School escalates with invasions from local stables. Desperate measures include ferrets, cats, and dogs failing to curb the roent invasion. Percy M. Hughes, assistant superintendent, has secured traps and vows to outpace the rodents.
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Franklin School
Franklin
Percy M. Hughes
Franklin Building
Pied Piper
Hamlin
Mr. Hughes
Death by own action ends life of Frederick Walters
Despondent young blacksmith Frederick Walter drank carbolic acid at his home on 73 H Street NW and died Wednesday night. Funeral set for 3 pm tomorrow from Frank Geler's Sons, 1113 Seventh Street NW. Interment at Prospect Cemetery with pallbearers Lewis Vermillion Henry Baker Henry Crummit and Joe Geler. He leaves parents Mr and Mrs Christian Walters, three brothers Charles Andrew and Henry, and two sisters Mrs Carrie Hoekman and Mrs Frank Markward.
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Frederick Walter
H Street
Frank Geler
Seventh Street
Prospect Cemetery
Lewis Vermillion
Henry Baker
Henry Crummit
Joe Geler
Christian Walters
Charlea
Andrew
Henry Walters
Carrie Hoekman
Frank Markward
Bricklayer's Brief Will Among Shortest Probate Records
Charles E. Smith dated March 12, 15907 bequeaths all mortuary benefits after debts to Amelia M. Alstoff in a pencil note to Bricklayers' Union No. 1. Smith died April 168, leaving substantial personal property. The entry notes the unusual pocket notebook form and minimal testamentary text.
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Charlies E. Smith
Bricklayers’ Union, No
Charles
HE. Smith
Despondent Veteran Ends Life at Northwest Street Room
Otto Guttermuth a 63 year old veteran formerly at the Soldiers Home was found dead Wednesday night in a room at 3058 Tanth street northwest believed to have ingested carbolic acid. He had been despondent and threatened to take his life. His body was discovered by John Breen a painter. Guttermuth lived at 226 Pennsylvania avenue and had worked in the harness shop of 8. O. Houck and recently on government mail bags. A note in his pocket expressed weariness of life and his brother in Boston was notified. Burial likely today in Arlington Cemetery.
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Otto Guttermuth
Tanth Street
John Breen
Guttermuth
Pennsylvania Avenue
Lfe
8. O. Houck
Fire Department of
Boston
Arlington Cemetery
City Fire Dept Promotions and Exhibits at 816 Seventh St
Fire Chief Belt recommends promotions. Private T OBrien advances to class 2 at 1080 dollars annually, while C G Miter becomes temporary private of class 1 at 960 dollars. Two Pilipino midgets, siblings aged 34 and 32, arrive in the city, on display at 816 Seventh Street Northwest after earlier St Louis World's Fair showing. admission 10 cents. Also notes enforcement on market weights regulations, Morrow confirms Ora Mellville appointment, and various ads and notices.
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Belt
T. O'Brien
Fire Department
C. G. Miter
Seventh Street
Panay
Capis
Manila
St. Louis
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Jenkins & Higdon
Flome Life Building
Lucas
R. M. Brown
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A. Eberly
White
Madras
I. Grosner
Penna. Ave
N. W
Entiters
Tindall
Frederick Walters
A& A
Lansburgh Furniture Co
6Th St. Inter-Ocean Building
W. F. Frederick Music Co
D. G. Pfeiffer’s Pianos
F Street
City Bulletins
Col
Haskell
Commissioners
Best_bakers
C.a.muddiman& Co
Chicago Aan Ranger
Schneider's
Navy Yard Exchange
St. C. A. Muddiman & Co
Neve
America
Goodyear
Rone
Ned Roof
Washington ,D.C
Union Antes Bank
Tine Bopee Gee Peeeh Sa
Plosa Aere
Ceres
D. J. Kaufman
Pa.'Ave
Uneeda Biscuit
ESPEY
Rolla
Boston - Baking Co
Sts. S. W
Washington Gaslight Co., Ag
Tenth Street N.W
S. S. Shedd'& Bro. CO
Potomac Electric Power Company
14Th Street N. W
Andrews
R. P, Andrews Paper CO
le. Ave
Stample &Sfyford
Mass. Ave
Idibeate Bc
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