City Rule Autocratic Delegates Voice Views
Chamber of Commerce hearing on District government forms drew six associations. Representatives debated suffrage, two delegates in Congress, and the current commission system. Some favored abolition of autocratic rule. others urged keeping the commission form with revised representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Cifizers
Randle Highlands Association
Edwin Tucker
Northeast Association
DW Dyer
Takoma
Eugene Thompson
Anacostia Association
Clayton
Gyster
Thompson
Capt Mitchell
Tucker
Dyer
Pantela
Cayton
Maryland
Virginia
Takoma Association
House of Representatives
Benate
Oyster
Macfarland
United
Congress
Common Council of
Common Council
Rike A. Capt. Mitchell
United States
Will provisions name spouses as beneficiaries and executors
The document details multiple wills. Mrs Nettie Green names her husband Edward Green as sole beneficiary and executor in a 1908 will. Mrs Eliza Ann Voorhees is named sole beneficiary and executrix of husband Joseph H Voorhees. Henry William Miller’s will was offered to probate, naming Carrie Ursula Miller as beneficiary and The Washington Loan and Trust Company as executor.
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Nettie Green
Edward Green
Eliza Ann Voorhees
Joseph H Voorhees
Henry William Miller
Carrie Ursula Miller
Washington Loan and Trust Company
All Over Washington 7 Snowify Taxicab Ad
A compact ad touts a Washington service called Snowify That the Weddral Taxi offers rides with a rate of two per hour and a promise to get you there. The contact line is M10.
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Washington
Harriett Anderson Sues Husband for Support
Harriett Anderson filed a maintenance suit against John Anderson claiming he provided no support and noting their marriage in 19. The case centers on the claim that John is owner of real estate valued at 1000, and seeks remedy through the court.
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Harriett Anderson
John Anderson
Andersons
Prevented Escape Try From District Jail by Letchmere
Warden McKee thwarted a second escape attempt by Clarendon Letchmere alias Edward Letchmere, prisoner known as the museum thief. Police reports say a pass key hidden in his rubber belt allowed access to padlocks. a prior 1879 incident involved a steel shank and bars. Letchmere was recaptured and placed in a cell once used by Charles Guiteau.
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Excape
MciKee
Clarendoneur
Edward Letchmere
Uip
Poltes
Institut For
Letchmere
Werden McKee
National Museum
Letchmore
McKea
Charles ,Gulteau
Motorman Wiley Indicted Over Fatal Car Crash
Motorman Samuel C Wiley faced grand jury charges of manslaughter in the death of Mrs Gertrude Hubbard after a October 20 collision with an automobile driven by Alexander A Nelson on Connecticut Avenue. Indictments also named Wyatt Goodman for assault with intent to kill Henry Davis for embezzlement Hattie Williams robbery Fritz Young larceny and Howard Burnet on private property degradation.
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Samuel C Wiley
Gertrude Mo Hubbaya
Hubbard
Wiley
Connecticut Avenue
Alexander A Nelson
Capital Traction Company
Arama
Wyatt Goodman
Henry Davis
Hattie Williams
Frits Young
Larcenu
Howard “Burnet
PRACTICAL TESTS URGED FOR MOVING PICTURE MEN
Fire Chief Wagner and Electrical Engineer Walter C Allen urge stricter screening for moving picture operators in the district. They recommend practical tests for all applicants and a special board appointed by the electrical department to conduct examinations. Gade's Floral Decorations highlights wedding and social event adornments.
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Wagner
Walter C Allen
Electrical Department of
John O Knox Funeral Held for District Expressman
Funeral services for veteran expressman John O Knox were held at Congress Hall Hotel. The body was later taken to Lynn Massachusetts to be interred with his parents. Knox served as treasurer of the George W Knox Express Company and was long active in local business life. Masonic lodge members conducted the services. Do You Enjoy Motoring Take a delightful park ride in a TCO taxicab. 2 per hour Phone North 1212.
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Lynn
Mass
John O Knox
Congress Hall
S.H ‘Greene
Calvary Baptist
Knox
Masonic Lodge
George W Knox Express Company
TCO
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Wright Bros
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Saka & Company
Onth Street
Aubusson
Axminster
Wilton
Brussels
A. F. Burnot Bro. CO
F Street
N. W
Alt Walle
Mfe
Brockton
Ethan
W. L. Douglas
Ease Cotall Prlow
W.L. Douglas
Masshington
Insylvania
Kimon Nicolaides
Washington Art Gablerias
H Street
Carl W. Toboldt
Temple Drug Store
Som
Ite
F Ste
Weschler
Toursionenfiar
Adam & Weschler
Mfg. Co
Philadelphia
M. Lindsay Rubber Mfg
Street
Doubi
Bay of
Tlouse
Herrmann
City Bulletins
Snyder's
Snyder & Co
Arlington Bottling Co. West
Marine Band
Potomac Drive
Altamont
Rensselaer Polytechnic Tnsticate
Iain Iou
F ‘Caverty
Tmws Auto Club
Kenilworth
D. C
Sanders
Mgr
Nhld
Epiphany Church
Z & Bon- Jap
Temple
Nateral Gaa
Getane and Co
Bupbard
Quilty
Wm. Hahn & Co
N.W
Pa. Ave
Ave. S. E
Tuatniet
Gade
Ada
John
The
Ninth and F Streets
John Joy Edson
Enabe
Chicknring
WTC
Fleister
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Prince Albert
Alden H Weed Co
Rite
Flub Furniture
Seventh and
D Streets
Adam A. Weschler
Brenner Stock
Weschler’s
Adam A Weschler
Joseph Auerbach
Berkers Baghrupt
Bath
Penna Ave
Andrews
P. Andrews
New York
la. Ave. H.W
Ana
Friedlander Bros
New York Avenue
Rudolph & West Co
ST. Louis
Cricags
St Lovie
Pullman
Brink
Keeley Institute
Les Rees
Potomac Electric Power Co
Warner
MORSE
Werner & G Fore
Rochester
Bert Ofer
Weal Fogton
Ix Ofa
Gates & Rich
Bet. K and
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