More Pay for Police as West Favors Measure
In a conference between Commissioner West and Representative Babcock the House District Committee chair, a bill reorganizing the police department was discussed. West backs promotion after probation and salary boosts, with a new structure including a major at 4000, inspectors at 1300, surgeons at 1900, captains at 1500, lieutenants, and promoted ranks. Officers on horses get 240 more yearly, bicyclists 50, sergeants 1250, privates class one 900, class two 1080, class three 1200, with staged promotions after 3 to 5 years. Desk sergeants move to class one. police surgeons serve full time to care for force and inspect applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner West
Representative Babcock
House District Committee
Babcock
House
May Sylvester
West
Mr. Weat
Congress
Fire Departments
Cross-town street railroad plan prompts district notice
A B H Semmes and associates push a cross-town line to span the east side of the District. Semmes serves notice he will seek a congressional charter. route runs Bladensburg road to Fifteenth street, then to Pennsylvan ia Avenue Bridge and on to Giesboro Point. Residents urge a modern line to connect northeast and outlying areas with central streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abh Semmes
Semmes
Congress
Bladensburg Road
Fifteenth Street
Tennessee
Kentucky Avenues
Pennsylvania Avenue
Minnesota Avenue
Anacostia
Giesboro Point
City of Washington
Navy Yard
Gresboro Point
Uniontown
Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge
Librarian Bowerman Denies Eight-Hour Violation Charge
George F Bowerman librarian at the District Public Library disputes Central Labor Union claims that library binders are government workers. He explains contracting for book binding with Anton Zichtl’s shop, basement helpers on an eight hour day, and two employed for book repairs. He calls the union’s charge unfounded and unfair to library staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowerman
Central Labor Union
George F Bowerman
District Public Library
Anton Zichtl
Pennsylvania Avenue
District Dilemma Over District of Columbia Appropriations
District commissioners weigh separation of extraordinary improvements from current expenses amid a $2,718,883 float debt and a $10,253,208 current expense projection. Commissioner Macfarland pushes economy and federal support while education and public safety pay scales seek legislative backing. The Education Board and Chief Engineer Belt provide data for permanent salary schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison
Macfarland
Congress
Senate
House
District of Columbia
Mrs Terry seeks absolute divorce from Levi Terry
Mrs Mary Elize Terry filed suit yesterday for an absolute divorce from Levi Terry on the ground of unfaithfulness. Campbell Carrington listed as her attorney. New Ideas in Wedding Decorations showcased by Shaffer Florist. Also advertised washable waistcoats and fall suits with prices from $1.69 to $85, claiming style and exclusive appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Mary Elize Terry
Levi Terry
Campbell Carrington
Mth &I
District Building Progress Held Up By Granite Delay
The new District building advances inside walls and abutments while granite from Maine is awaited. The steel frame is pending arrival, with ship ETA near the Chesapeake Capes or Potomac mouth. Capt Harding chartered to coordinate architects and steel delivery, aiming for ground-ready steel within a week and granite soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Chesapeake Capes
Potomac
City Wharf
Capt Harding
Philadelphia
New York
Lawyer seeks reinstatement to rejoin bar at Court of Appeals
John H Adriaans petitions the Court of Appeals to set aside his disbarment on October 2 1899 claiming the penalty has been sufficient. petition filed yesterday with about seventy five signatures mostly from attorneys. disbarment followed alleged scandalous statements in a pending suit by Henry E Davis then US district attorney. Careful housewives use Burnett's Vanilla noted as an ad copy fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Adriaans
District Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
John H Adrianns
Adriaans
Henry E Davis
United States District Attorney
City Bullets Jaws Broken Suit For Damages
William Helmuth sues Washington and Virginia Stockyard Abattoir Company for 5000 dollars claiming negligence in not providing elevator safety bars caused his fall at their Alexandria County plant on October 27. Attorney Charles W. Carr represents him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Helmuth
Washington and Virginia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania
Seventh Street
Washington
Co. & P. Telephone Co
12Th St. N. W
4Th and
R Sts. N. W
VDITS
Horn
Arlington Brewing Co
Rosslyn
Phone West
Kinsman
N. W
A. Eberly’s Sons
Iu Thee
Weaf
Adler
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
7Th St. N.W
MR. West
Sylvester
Bill
Gustave A. Kuhn
Justice Wright
Kuhn
Slamier
George W Turner
Augustus H Quigley
Turner
Quigley
J Brosnan
James B. Archer, Jr
Quizley
Wiliam Offley
Marine Band
Marine Barracks
Dublin
Ilia F
Dairy
Chestnut Farms
Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
Health Department
Jardiniere
Morsell’s
Sereatn Street
Ec Ed
Massachusetts Avenue
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Edmonston
Edmons
F Street
Burnett
Pure-Food Commission
A.herman’s Sons Co
Corser H Street
Selinger’s
ang _F
Hubbard Heating
Malin
City Bulletins
Johnston's
Chicago
Muddiman & Co
Joseph S. Tucker
Joseph S Tucker
William Everett
de Witt Clinton L. Tucker
Helainger’s
Wal
Macne’s Shoe
Linverner
Rosenfeld
Old Colony Co
H St
A. P. Andrews Paper Co
Judden
Credit House
Cor. 7Th and
H Sts
Priestley
Priestley Cravenette Ain
Snk
Friedlander Bros
Glasger
A. Kahn
Mayer & Co
Seventh St
Regal
Wasington Store
Penna Ave
N.W
Hine
AMG
DFS
Burlington
Ueei Realty Co
Firemen’s Insurance Co
Brig
7Th St
Laave
Paave
Washington, D. C
Showspaper
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!