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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1909

Page

6

New Cooperative Plan Lets Members Buy Coal At Saving

Washington items reveal Consumers Coal Company Inc incorporated plans to start this fall. Perpetual membership costs 35 plus 2 shares of dividend earning stock and grants coal at a fixed advance of 3 cents per ton over exact cost. Robert N Harper is president and treasurer W B E Sursby vice president Henry Grinnell secretary Robert H Love will manage operations. 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 payment of 1000 to attorneys for the receiver in the Gora Ball versus First Cooperative Building Association of Georgetown suit. Receiver William E. Ambrose said about 16000 in funds were saved from the institution’s wreckage. fees go to Joan Lewin Smith and James Banby-Smith.

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 to be fed under bank trust halt

An American eagle held in a bank trust faces daily food cut of 50 cents after Acting Comptroller Kane ruled state law fines for keeping an eagle in captivity apply. The Western bank receiver asked for guidance and was told to release the bird immediately to avoid penalties.

Kane Guily

Injured Resisting Arrest at Fourth Precinct

James Baston a negro, two years old, fought Policeman Patterson at the Fourth Precinct. Huston suffered lacerations, sent to Emergency Hospital, then back to the Fourth Precinct and jailed. Congress Hall Hotel announces special table d hote and dining details. Second National Bank granted designation to receive dividends in bankruptcy.

James Baston Patterson Huston Beck Congress Hall Hotel Deseerta

Plan to heat pool keeps city on edge

Washington officials push a low cost scheme to keep the public bathing pool open through autumn by heating water with coal and covering one pool with a portable building. Dr. Hudson and Dr. Tindall say heating will cost little and extend use for football season.

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

Disbursing Officer Denies Delay in Payments

Louis C Wilson, District disbursing officer, refutes claims that salaries are delayed for discharged or resigned per diem workers. He explains time slips, special payrolls, and audits ensure prompt payment, noting delays of two weeks are not known to his office and stressing efforts to expedite settlements.

Louis C Wison Wison

Washington world wide park system praised by Australian official

A letter from Charles G Coulter of the Royal Commission on Improvement in Sydney to the Washington commissioner notes interest in the commission’s book on the Park System of the District. He cites plans to lay out Australia’s federal capital and underscores the book’s relevance. Markets will open 9 am on Labor Day with early closure at 1 pm for the Eastern Western and Georgetown districts.

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

Preparations Begin for City Leaf Cleanup Season

James M Wood district street cleaning superintendent says the city will start autumn leaf removal with two extra machine sweeping schedules in the leafing areas next Tuesday. As autumn progresses more schedules will be added. Leaves fall are light and blow far, making collection difficult.

James M Wood Flova Wood

Woman Sues Capital Traction Company for Injuries

Than M Chapman through her attorney LA Batley yesterday filed a suit in the District Supreme Court against Capital Traction Company seeking 25000 damages for injuries suffered July 1903. The plaintiff alleges her right hand protruded five inches from a pay as you enter car near Rock Creek bridge when a trolley pole on Connecticut Avenue struck it, breaking the wrist and fracturing the elbow.

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

The Sho Gan and Valse Militaire Showcase Finale

The program features Hacerptstrom's The Sho Gan and Walia Sulte's Valse Militaire followed by Finale titled The Belle of New York. Performances highlight contrasting composers and styles.

Walia Sulte New York

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