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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
23
The District Commissioners report 164 damage cases settled last year over street grade changes near Union Station. Damages totaling $88 065 were awarded in 16% of cases affecting 270 properties, while 58 cases awarded no damages due to offset by benefits from the station and related improvements.
Ashland Leprax grabbed a passing street car on Seventh Street Northwest, abated beside it, and faced Juvenile Court. Judge De Lacy fined him $5 for disorderly conduct and urged ending the common practice among local youth of hanging on street cars.
The Warren F Bremner Company of Washington won the bid to construct sewers in the Soap Stone Branch valley and a section on Connecticut Avenue Grant Road. The award, made by the Commissioners, totaled 10856 pounds, with four other firms bidding. The successful bid undercut the highest bid by 4434 dollars.
In Bloomingdale an amended petition seeks to block Francis Smith from occupying a home purchased with a covenant preventing sale to colored people. Charles D Harrison seeks a permanent injunction and a court construction of the deed covenants. Harrison, neighbor of Smith, leads residents in a campaign to overturn racial restrictions with many prepared to fund higher-court action.
Robert N Harper president of the American Nations Bhnic ty and privileges cava urges the District Commissioners to require tugboats below the Potomac railroad bridge to use smokestacks or similar devices to lower masts so the draw need not open. He notes trains to the city are delayed and cites London practice as precedent. The matter is referred to Capt Spencer You by the Potomac River Improvements officer.
Horton fifteen year old son of Wis CH Leighton had been missing from Cumberland for nearly a month. He said he went to Baltimore to escape rebuke for his brother Vang’s auto trainer incident. His father fired him and brought him back to the city last night. He claimed the car broke down and he left it to avoid punishment for riding a freight train.
Jonas S Dodge aged 73 died early yesterday of typhoid fever after a ten month illness. Born in Springfield Wis he came to the city in 1855 and joined Adams Express Company, remaining with them until death. He was a member of Calanhe Lodge Knights of Pythias and the Vermont Association. Funeral services will be held at his residence 15 Ninth Street Northeast tomorrow at 3 o clock conducted by Rev A L Shapley of North Carolina Avenue Methodist Protestant Church.
Pennsylvania rail line promotes autumn rail trip to Niagara Falls with a special excursion from Washington leaving October 9. The 175 mile route along the Susquehanna River features scenic mountains valleys and ends with round trip tickets priced at $10.00 for ten days. Tickets available from ticket agents.
A A Wilson III longtime public official and former Mistriet board member and president of the Firemens Insurance Company died at his home at 2000 G Street NW after several weeks of illness. He served as president of an insurance company and held roles as an assessor and United States marshal for the district in prior years.
Congress Heights Citizens Association was told by the District Commissioners that its request to include a sewer and water project in the Commissioners estimates to Congress will receive careful consideration.
Thieves broke into Mrs Katie Marks's shop at 114 Water Street Southwest on Wednesday night and carried off tobacco, pipes, and groceries. The break in was discovered yesterday morning. police notified. The Vermont Avenue Sunday school elected officers including Superintendent Gangwer and Ada Gorman, with Mrs J D Fall treasurer and Stella Bridge pianist. enrollment rose about 20 percent.
The Greater Washington Band directed by John Boverlo starts a weekly promenade concert and dance season next Wednesday at 9 PM at Eaxha Hall in northwest Washington. A complimentary concert and dance will follow every Tuesday thereafter.
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