More Pay For Police Move Backed By West And Babcock
In a conference between Commissioner West and Representative Babcock, the House District Committee chair, a bill reorganizing the police department was discussed. West supports enactment to raise salaries and promote, after probation, to encourage honesty and diligence. The bill sets salaries from major at 4000 to privates at 900 to 1200 annually, with promotions across classes and extra pay for mounted officers. It also requires police surgeons to devote full time to police and fire departments, and to examine applicants and pending cases.
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Commissioner West
Representative Babcock
House District Committee
Babcock
House
May Sylvester
West
Mr. Weat
Congress
Fire Departments
Cross town streetcar line proposed for district
A Bh Semmes and associates promote a cross town street railroad to run from Bladensburg road to Fifteenth Street northeast, up Tennessee and Kentucky avenues to the Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge, then to Minnesota Avenue and Anacostia to Giesboro Point. The project aims to connect outlying districts with downtown and improve northeast access. Gustave A. Kuhn is acquitted of larceny in District Court. A $4,000 suit for slander against Augustus H. Quigley proceeds with sealed verdict expected. Marine Band to skip Barracks concert due to conflicts.
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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
Gustave A. Kuhn
Justice Wright
Kuhn
Slamier
George W Turner
Augustus H Quigley
Turner
Quigley
J Brosnan
James B. Archer, Jr
Quizley
Wiliam Offley
Librarian Bowerman Debunks Press Eight Hour Claim
George F Bowerman librarian at the District Public Library refutes Central Labor Union charges on the eight hour issue. He explains binders and book binding are contracted to Anton Zichtl, with in-house staff only for book repairs. two workers are the only library employees on the eight hour day.
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Bowerman
Central Labor Union
George F Bowerman
District Public Library
Anton Zichtl
Pennsylvania Avenue
District Dilemma as Commissioners Debate District Funds
The District Commissioners begin annual budget estimates at 2 PM with department figures, assessor revenues, and upcoming charges. A float debt of 2,718,883 looms while current expenses are placed at 10,253,208, prompting a push for separating extraordinary improvements from ordinary costs to avoid crippling services.
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Garrison
Macfarland
Congress
Senate
House
District of Columbia
Mrs Terry Seeks 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 is her attorney. New Ideas in Wedding Decorations. Original effec Shaffer, Florist. Washable Waistcoats priced at $1.69. Fall suits advertised at $15 to $85. The fabrics touted as superior to tailors' best.
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Weaf
Terry
Mary Elize Terry
Levi Terry
Campbell Carrington
Mth &I
District Building Progress Hangs On Granite Delivery
Work on the new District building continues with inside walls and small abutments in progress while awaiting granite shipped from Maine. The vessel bearing stone is near Chesapeake Bay or the Potomac mouth, expected at the city wharf any day, as Captain Harding coordinates with architects and awaits steel delivery to advance the exterior.
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Maine
Chesapeake Capes
Potomac
City Wharf
Capt Harding
Philadelphia
New York
Lawyer Seeks Reinstatement in Disbarment Case
John H Adriaans petitions the District Court of Appeals to set aside his disbarment from the court on October 2, 1899. He claims the ban has served as sufficient punishment while noting about seventy five signatures, mainly attorneys, support reinstatement. The move follows allegations tied to remarks about a pending suit.
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John H. Adriaans
District Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
John H Adrianns
Adriaans
Henry E Davis
United States District Attorney
Man sues for 5000 damages over elevator fall
William Helmuth sues the Washington and Virginia Stockyard Abattoir Company for 5000 dollars claiming negligence allowed unsafe elevator bars. He fell down the shaft on October 27 last year in Alexandria County Virginia, injuring both legs. Attorney is Charles W. Carr.
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William Helmuth
Washington and Virginia
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Washington
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12Th St. N. W
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Horn
Arlington Brewing Co
Rosslyn
Phone West
Kinsman
N. W
A. Eberly’s Sons
Iu Thee
Adler
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
7Th St. N.W
MR. West
Sylvester
Bill
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
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Corser H Street
Selinger’s
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Hubbard Heating
Malin
City Bulletins
Johnston's
Chicago
Muddiman & Co
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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
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