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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1909

Page

27

New Cooperative Plan Promises Coal At Saving

Washington introduces Consumers Coal Company Inc to offer perpetual membership for 35 dollars plus 2 shares of stock and coal at 3 cents above cost for life. Directors include Robert N. Harper as president and treasurer W B E Sursby as vice president Henry Grinnell as secretary. Robert H Love oversees operations with aim to enroll 2,000 to 3,000 members, about half already signed.

Washington Consumers Coal Company, Incorporated Robert N. Harper W. B E. Sursby Henry Grinnell Robert H Love

Attorneys To Get Fees In Georgetown Building Case

Justice Anderson ordered $1,000 to be paid to the receiver’s attorneys in the suit of Gora Batter against the First Cooperative Building Association of Georgetown. The action, aided by a receiver, led to Ambrose’s appointment and involved about $16,000 saved from the institution’s wreckage.

Georgetown Justice Anderson Gora Ball First Cooperative Building Association of J Barton Miler Suil Mied Core Batter UN Clys William E. Ambrose Joan Lewin Smith James Banby-Smith Ambrose

Eagle in Bank Trust Faces Daily 50 Cent Feeds

Western bank receiver asked the acting comptroller how to handle a trust case involving an American eagle kept at the bank. Kane found state law fines of 10 to 326 dollars for captivity and advised ending the bird’s captivity and feeding costs.

Kane Guily

Injured Resisting Arrest at Fourth Precinct

James Baston, a Black man aged 2, fought Policeman Patterson of the Fourth Precinct, receiving two scalp lacerations. He was sent to Emergency Hospital, then returned to the Fourth Precinct and jailed. Complex local notices follow including hotel ad and bank designation in bankruptcy matters.

James Baston Patterson Huston Beck

Plan to heat public pool to extend season

Washington officials consider heating bath water at the city beach to keep the pool open through football season. A portable building would cover one pool to shield bathers from October air, using a small coal powered boiler to maintain warmth at modest cost.

Washington Board of Commissioners Aragon Weary Contestanta DF Hudson Hudson Tindall Sarn Cen Bs

Disputes over delays in district salary payments dismissed

Louis C Wilson, district disbursing officer, denied claims that per diem staff faced unjustified payment delays. He explained the process for settling discharged or resigned laborers includes time slips, special pay rolls, and separate audits, noting his office always aims to expedite final payments.

Louis C Wison Wison

Washington praised by Australian official on park system

A letter from Charles G Coulter of the Royal Commission on Improvement in Sydney informed the Washington commission that his study of The Improvement of the Park System of the District would interest him. He notes Australia’s federal capital plans and implies relevance to his work. Markets announce Labor Day hours with Eastern Western and Georgetown districts opening at 9:30 and closing at 10 p.m. next Monday. Gude's floral arrangements highlight local artistry.

Washington Charles G Coulter Royal Commission On Improvement Sydney New Smith Wales Coulter Commonwealth of Australia Georgetown Labor Day Win Haskell

Leaf Season Preparations In City Streets

James M Wood district street cleaning superintendent plans leaf removal in autumn. Beginning next Tuesday two more machine sweeping shifts start in tree lined sections with more schedules to follow as leaves drop. Leaves are light and blow for blocks making collection difficult.

James M Wood Flova Wood

Woman Sues Car Company for 25000 Injuries

Than M Chapman by attorney LA Batley filed a suit in District Supreme Court against Capital Traction Company for 25000. The claim states July 1903 injuries when riding a pay as you enter car near Rock Creek bridge on Connecticut Avenue. A protruding band outside the car window was struck by a trolley pole, breaking the wrist and fracturing the elbow.

Than M Chapman LA Batley Supreme Court Capital Traction Company Rock Creek Bridge Connecticut Avenue

Finale and Militaire Works Featured in Concert Program

The program lists Hacerptstrom's The Sho Gan, Walia Sulte's Valse Militaire, and Finale's The Belle of New York as part of a themed recital. Performances highlight diverse composers and virtuosic pieces. audience attention centers on orchestration, tempo, and period style cues.

Walia Sulte New York

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