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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1904

Page

12

Authorities at Odds Over Reform School Investigation

District Commissioners clash with Department of Justice guidance as the District board of charities presses ahead with hearings at the Girls' Reform School. The board defends its power to investigate under existing law, citing a duty of visitation and supervision and seeking dates for sessions while awaiting trustee agreement.

Department of Justice Board of Charities District Board of Charities Girls’ Reform School Alexander* Caine Department Br. Chatin Brown Cairus Congress Tnstret Columbia Log Tystriet of Columbia Government Hospital For the Insane Columbia Institution Freedmen’s Hospit and Asylum Washington Hospital

Theaters Comply With Fireproofing Order In City

Theaters in the city report compliance or progress on fireproofing stage fixtures and completing required sewer and woodwork safeguards as inspectors review registrations. Amended regulations on Potomac River water use seek penalties for unauthorized consumption and protect authorized users. Randolph Riggs street naming dispute noted, with officials doubtful about further name changes. Waste dumping allegations denied as street-cleaning chief Stutler confirms strict enforcement. Bids arrive for school building soil contracts. district considers recommendations.

Commonstonor West Eueh Kernan's Lafayette New National Columbia

Prize Award Complications Over Police Court Plans

The Commissioners have not decided which architect should win the $2,500 prize for the Police Court designs. White Henry Simpson had the most favored plan, but submitting two designs may cost him the prize. Architects protest and seek a hearing. a code from the American Institute of Architects may guide whether more than one submission is permitted. The competition programme did not state this rule.

Polee Court White Henry Simpson American Institute of Architects

Sues Agent in Realty Deal for Accounting as Trustee

William J. Tyler files a bill in equity in the District Supreme Court against William H. Manogue seeking an accounting as trustee and court payment of funds due. Tyler alleges Manogue acted as his tax adjustment agent for Lot 240, Block 3, Montello, with proceeds from a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad or related entities, and that title passed through Howard B. Kimball to the Real Estate Improvement Company of Baltimore.

William J. Tyler William H. Manogue Equity District Supreme Court Montello D. C Mr. Tyler Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Tyler Manogue Howard B. Kimball Kimball Real Estate Improvement Company City of Baltimore

BIDS MADE BY AUCTIONEER IN DC EQUITY SUIT

Walter D Davidge and heirs sue in the District Supreme Court to vacate a sale of lots in Metropolis View DC amounting to about twenty eight acres. They name John T Arms Samuel A Drury and Edward Caverly as defendants and claim bids by the auctioneer including 327000 passed to Caverly were void. Attorneys Nathaniel Walsutt and Clarence R Wilson represent the complainants.

District Supreme Court Walter D. Davidge John T Arms Samuel A Drury Edward Caverly Metropolis View D. C Arms and Drury Caverly Nathaniel Walsutt Clarence R. Wilson

District of Columbia Federation elects officers

At the annual meeting held at the Washington Hebrew Temple officers were elected: President Mrs Frances G. French, first vice president Mrs C E Main, second vice president Mrs JL W McCreery, recording secretary Mrs Jessie L Engle, corresponding secretary Mrs Laura V McCullough, treasurer Mrs M L Schneidler, auditor Mrs Joel Hillman, federation secretary Mrs W J Dyer. The clubs in the federation include the Woman's National Press Association, Aid Association for the Blind, Excelsior Literary Club, Columbia Heights Art Club, Kindergarten Club, Council of Jewish Women, Cultus Club, Women’s Christian Temperance League, District Woman's Suffrage Association, Women's Binderymen, Ladies of Union Veteran Legion, Legion of Loyal Women, and Wima daughsis.

Federation of Woman’s Clubs District of Columubia Federation of Women's Clubs Washington Hebrew Temple Frances G. French C. E. Main JL W. McCreery Jessie L. Engle Laura V McCullough M L Schneider Joel Hillman W JI Dyer Federation Woman's National Press Association Aid Association For the Blind Excelsior Literary Club Columbia Heights Art Club Kindergarten Club Council of Jewish Women Cultus Club Women's Christian Temperance Lenion District Womans Suffrage Association Women’s Binderymen Ladies of Union Veteran Legion Legion of Loyal Women Wimadaughsis

Resignation Leads to Acting President at WNPA Meeting

At the November gathering hosted by Mrs H T Guss 1406 Binney Street Frances G French resigned as president after being elected to head the District Federation of Woman's Clubs. Mrs EL S Cromwell became acting president for the year end. Attendees Beva A Lockwood H B Sperry Ellen S Cromwell attended. Reminiscences and piano solos were presented and refreshments served. The December meeting will feature Dr Sheldon Jackson on Alaska.

Woman's National Press Association Woman’s National Press Association H. T Guss Binney Street Frances G. French District Federation of Woman’s Clubs EL S Cromwell Beva A Lockwood H B. Sperry Ellen S Cromwell Prescot Guss Sheldon Jackson Alaska

Pineapple and Butternut Pills Claim Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a cure for chronic constipation biliousness and liver complaints. It promises quick system cleansing improved appetite better sleep and renewed health within a week. The copy claims the product is a natural laxative and urges readers to buy for 25 cents from dealers, signed by W. F. Smith.

Smith W. F. Smith

Potomac River study to test Washington water for germs

M O Leighton of the United States Geological Survey returns from Potomac inspection and proposes closer study of the river system. Plans include pulp mill drainage focus, a tank test with fish to observe acid effects, and a biological water analysis by the health department or district laboratory to determine if Potomac water contains germs before reaching Washington.

M. O. Leighton United States Geological Survey Potomac River Washington West & Plan Cumberland Leighton Potomac Ita Geological Survey Fish Commission Mr. Leighton Commissioner West Health Department Washington Asylum

Plea for Incurable Sick At Home for Incurables

A Thanksgiving plea from Charlotte Everett Hopkins president requests the public’s support for the Home for Incurables. The unsectarian institution cares for incurable patients aged six to eighty, many penniless or mindless, needing groceries, food, linen, fuel, and money as donations. Contributions may be sent to treasurer B. P. Mimmack at 1410 G street or to the Home at Road Street Georgetown or to Hopkins at 1826 Massachusetts Avenue.

Pest Rome B. P. Mimmack Road Street Georgetown Massachusetts Avenue Charlotte Everett Hopkins

Washington Chapter to Launch Actors' Church Alliance

A Trinity Parish meeting outlines forming the Washington Chapter of the Actors' Church Alliance led by Bishop Potter and Joseph Jefferson. Rev Walter F. Bentley explains aims to unify church and theater to curb Sunday performances and elevate productions. Local alliance chaplains named and event slated for the evening.

Neu Trinity Parish Wall Thard Street Indiana Avenue Washington Actors’ Church Alliance Bishop Potter New York Joseph Jefferson Walter F. Bentley Arwaniger Alliance Richard P Father Stafford C R St Ison Easton Bratenahl

Lunacy and probate actions dominate District of Columbia courts

Legal record from Supreme Court equity and bankruptcy divisions outlines lunacy proceedings for Jamey Seldon Condon John A Harvey and Eugene Petera with audits committees and sales or releases. Also Browning v Browning and Coblenzer cases and various circuit court verdicts and probate notices named estates and guardianships across Washington DC with property transfers and building association securities.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court NO. I Justice Anderson Jamey Seldon Condon Gus A. Echuldt John A. Harvey Eugene Petera Browning C. W. Clagett Coblecer Coblenzer Wolf & Rosenbergrush Rash Lambert Baker Humes Va Owens J. A Maede J. A. Maeder Miller Miller A. H Galt W. P Plumley W. H. Shales J. E. Folbury Neurath Gripp Mexican Mining and Rec Qanition Company Attorness HE Davis Tamiiton & Colbert Brown Nell HE. Davis Marry Smith—Richardson Cobb & White Connolly Va Conradls Wilson—Thompson & Laskey Wolf Department Investment Company Wolf & Rosenberg Brandenburg & Brandenburg Prall J. Girlin H. T. Winfield A A Hoehling Rothwell Richards Wiltiama Beplamin C Prentiss Matthews W. G. Gardiner Kendall Michalowicz J I. Pe J . Hamilton Wilton & Barked Ate Hurley Ve. Benson Hates Warren W. H Sholes J. A Burkatt McNamara Bradshaw L. Hufty F. F. Willamson George C. Meigs Smithson Barrick Barrick, On Trial Plaintif W. E. Ambrose Cycker Justices of the Peace Elchberg Washington Railway and Electric Company Haker & Hoover Fard Perley E. H. Jackson Arthur Peter E. H Thomas Falco ve District_of Columbia Tefendant A. B. Duvall EL Thomas Dugan Lane L. A Bailey HW Seton Davis Jewell George No F. Williams we _Baker Circuit Court NO Clabaugh Circuit Court Criminal Court Criminal Court No Justice Wright Luis Coratelo Mandate of Court of Appeals United States William Jenkins A A Linscomb G Lo. Meigs

Bond failure suit seeks 1500 from Title Guaranty Trust

John D Barnes through attorney James A Toomey filed in District Supreme Court a $1500 damage suit against Title Guaranty and Trust Company of Geranton Pa alleging the bonding firm failed to execute a bond in an appeal case after agreeing to the compensation. First suit of its kind in the district. Also notice of death of Ferdinand Gawler age 37 at 1734 Pennsylvania Ave NW from appendicitis. Funeral held 3 pm tomorrow. District Commissioners ordered an inquiry into mental condition of six residents. A marshal's jury to hear cases Friday at city hall. Theresa Snowden wills division directs Daisy B Williams to receive $1 and Mary Olive Smith as executrix.

John D. Barnes James A ‘Toomey District Supreme Court Title, Guaranty, and Trust Company Geranton Fouth Lotta P Wright Mary B. Clabaugh Mary Is. Tracy Lelia Devine Katharine Roberts Richard O Pinkard Louisa Ambush Theresa Snowden Register of Wills Daisy B Williams Testatuix Mary Olive Smith

Real Estate Transfers Listed With Multiple District Parcels

Public notice lists several property transfers across Washington neighborhoods including Bealls Pleasure Petworth Eckington and Trinidad. Transfers involve Annie F Hayne Daniel H to Benning Church interest in Lot 4 and others to Amazed buyers for nominal dollars.

Beall Annie F. Hayne Vir Daniel H Thuateea Benning Methodist Episcopal Church Fourth Fifth Streets Frank P Madigan John A. J. Madigan Kentucky Avenue Alice G. Holmead Andreas LoMer Andreas Loffler Eckington Frank D. Koster Louisa A. Wrigell Florence Mi Xiee Minnie J Hunt Ameriiag Security and Trust Company Jnt South Brookland Henry A. Cady Trinidad Elien Yates Thomas Anna Wiliam J

Marvelous Growth of New Hair Face Discoverer

An advertisement-style notice touts Marvelous Growth of New Hair and promises postpaid, free trial packages to all who write. The terse item claims quick results and nationwide availability, urging readers to send in for samples and further information.

Altenheim Medical Dispensary Fuse Building Cascinnat Ohio

Severe arthritis relief with new medicine

In Columbus Ohio on May 90 1608 Thad recounts a long illness described as inflammatory rheumatism. After months of failed treatments he stopped doctors medicines and began using 8.8.8. His joints were swollen and painful, but after continued use he recovered and is now a sound, well man.

Columbus

Post Office Notice of European and TransPacific Mails Schedule

The notice lists daily and weekly mail dispatches for the period ending November 26 1904. It details Europe and Americas routes with specific ships from New York, directions for mail to Italy Norway Denmark Ireland and other destinations, and trans Pacific routes to Hawaii Japan China Australia and more. It specifies cutoffs, directions per vessel and special handling for registered mail and certain regions.

Europe Bs. Majestic New York Queenstown Liverpool Netherlands Ryndam Italy Nord America Norway Denmark France Switzerland Spain Portugal Turkey Egypt Greece British India la Gascogne Havra Prinz Adalbert Priiz Adalbert Riday Ireland Umbria A. Umbria St. Paul Plymouth Cherbourg Belgium Kroonlane South Central America West Indies Haiti Prins Willem 11 Curacao Trinidad and Gliana Yucats Campeche Vogllancia Wanico Vigilancia Turkisland Dominican Repulic Pers Cherokee Carbatos Guiana Brazil Cearense Sia Barbados Pata Manaes Newfoundlans Silva New York i Bahamas Seneca Mexico Tampico Santiago Cuba Newfoundland Philadelphia Pernambuco Santoa Rio Grande Ryat Ircetad Pers S Syracusa Porto Hico Caracaq Ventzuela Colamhia Peras Philadelphia Caribbee Grenada Trinidad Civdad Bolivar Argentina Uruguay Paraglay Eo Cervantes Port Tampa New Orleans Lab North Sydney Jamaica Bogloa Uteatrer Miquelon Boston British Honduras Honduras Guatemala New Orleans Costa Rica Nicaragua Cast Coast Tahity Marquesas Islands San Franchca Hawaii Japan Korea China Philippine Islands San Francisco Coptle Jafan Vancouver Victoria Empress of China KORE Tacoma Guam Australia West Australia New Zealand New Caledonia Samoa FI Islands Sonoma Kopea Malis Fiji Islands Dispatch Moana Seattle A & Alameda Cochin China N. J Manchuria Niuchwang Siberia Husxig San Francisin Fortain YUN+ NAN Cal John A Merritt

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