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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
15
The city commissioners denied Rumuel v Hill a water transit and street improvement on 40a Street Northwest near 38th Street Northwest and Giant Road due to excessive water flow. Health Officer Woodward supported sanitary need but his advice was not adopted.
Commissioners weigh a $10,000 request to extend and improve Minnesota Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue northward despite an adverse report. Land was dedicated to the District fifteen years ago free of charge with the understanding that the project would proceed when land was released.
Police seek Charles A. Shellar on larceny charges after ten typewriters valued around 3000 disappear from Liberty Supply Company New York. Richard Neighbors and detectives traced machines sent to Washington offices. eight recovered as investigators press the case. Detectives Cornwell and Muller lead the inquiry.
Mrs. Conger and Frank B. Conger receive an absolute divorce signed by Justice Gould. Pearl F. Gardiner is divorced from George F. Gardiner with custody awarded to Pearl. Minnie A. Goodman is granted a divorce from Robert D. Goodman with custody awarded to the wife.
City bulletins announce remarkable values in ladies wear at Charles Berman, 111 G Street NW. Summer waists with heavy embroidery sell for 60c, normally $2, plus tailoress style coats and suits at deep discounts. The store cites limited quantities and urges quick purchases as the display space is small. The note highlights memberships in the Rochdale Cooperative Society and various household goods and fixtures from local merchants.
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