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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1908

Page

8

Auction at Post Office sheds light on discarded furniture

Lively bidding on Eleventh street near the Post Office yesterday morning saw a wide array of worn items sold at low prices. Carpets brought 4 to 5 dollars and a model used to trace the pony express system fetched 25 cents as part of the afternoon's event. Viscount de Alte, Portugal's minister to the U S, met President Roosevelt with no formal address. Special displays of The Famous American Beauties Grown by Gude are shown daily at F street.

Eleventh Street White House Viscount de Alte Portugal United States Roosevelt Alte Diplomatic Corps Washington Gude

Brennan Construction Chief Claims Witness Intimidation Threats

P J Brennan of Brennan Construction says corruption will be exposed and warns of results if witnesses are forced to testify. He explains hints about payment were about choosing Washington over Moundsville and notes Fernald called the firm “too chinchy.” Edward H Johnson, Brennan superintendent, recalls discussions about contracts and perceived generosity.

Brennan Washington Moundsville Markham Fernald Brennan Company Edward H. Johnson

Hearing on favoritism in Cranford contract duties

Brennan Construction Company attorney urged witnesses to testify on alleged favors by Charles Fernald assistant highway engineer who recently resigned. Hearing reviewed bids and contracts for resurfacing and paving in Cranford, with Brennan seeking annulment of a March 30 contract and noting lower bids were rejected. Capt Markham opened a long report on division of work among contractors as officials prepared to continue testimony Friday morning.

Brennan Brennan Construction Company Charles A Douglas Charles Fernald Cranford Paving Company Capt Markham Cranford Company Macfarland P J Brennar Josep Percy Crawford Crawsford Paring Company B Hunt G L Baker Douglas Crawford Company Fernald Washington Moundsville iIarald Davis Crawford Paving Company Edward B Johnson Brennan Company Johnson Beall Beall Construction Company Engineer Department Ofgee

Services in Two Parks Approved For YMCA Meetings

The YMCA received approval from Gen Mackenzie to hold religious services Sunday afternoons in Trantlin and Lincoln parks from June 7 to September 27. The notice lists local ads and unrelated items alongside the approval, including canned goods and various services.

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