District Attorneys Clash Over Arizona Avenue Sewer Expansion
Brandenburg & Brandenburg threaten suit against the District Commissioners over sewer work on Arizona Avenue trespassing on private property known as Foundry Branch. The district urges continued construction, citing a dedication of Arizona Avenue by Manogue and McCaffrey, while asserting potential public use and taxation status. Meanwhile, a separate note reports Womatt and Mrs Bryan seeking divorce after thirty five years, with claims of neglect and confinement during marriage as case proceeds.
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Dstrict
Brandenburg & Brandenburg
William J Dante
Arizona Avenue
Founary
Green Spring
Nave
Marrow
Arizona Avenua Ia
Dante
Trespana
F. McComn
Arzum
William H Manogue
James & McCaffrey
Linter
Assessorn
Wits Remumasioner Morrow
Ana Yeaterday
Xrada
Relief for station men as Sylvester seeks more keepers
Chief of police Sylvester will ask the commission for increased appropriation for station keepers at city stations to shorten shifts. The plan envisions adding ten more officers and three night clerks to implement an eight hour schedule, with clerks working fourteen or fifteen hours currently.
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Sylvester
Clecka
Max Bylverter
Vaccination urged for all schoolchildren before opening
Health Officer Woodward sent a notice to the district board stressing compulsory vaccination for all attending public schools or proof of smallpox immunity. The letter urges a public announcement and requires vaccination certificates from physicians. Free vaccination is available through the poor relief dispensary for those unable to pay.
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Woodward
District Board of Education
Doctors Receive Licenses From July Examinations
Result of July exams announced by Medical Supervisors issuing licenses to practice medicine and surgery in the district. Recipients include Bu kone T Stephenson, J B Grease Castio jr, Edward C Wilson, Henry R Schre ber, Christian H Dewey, Henry I Brout, David GQ Wiets, Joseph B Bogan, Wl tom B Catt jr, Dowdal H Davis, Jonn Ht Waring, Moses H Darnall, Charles Boyd, Milton A Francia, Julius Hurst, Marthe M Ho Lyon, Benjamin J Swain, Victor H Exch, John P Briscos, Dudrey J Morton, Marcy Cing, end H Loutse Roms.
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Steen
Sa & Resalt
Board of Merest Supervisors
Bukone T Stephenson J
Grease Castio
Edward C Wilson
Henry R
Schreber
Christian H Dewey
Henry I
Brout
David GQ Wiets
Joseph B
Bogan
Tom B
Catt Jr
Dowdal H
Davis Jonn Ht
Waring
Moses H Darnall
Charles
Boyd Milton
Francia
Julius
Hurst
Marthe M Ho Lyon
Benjamin J Swain
Victor H Exch
John P. Briscos
J Dudrey
Morton Marcy Cing
End H
Loutse
Roms
August fire losses exceed four incidents in district report
The August fire report by Chief Bell to the Commissioners shows 451 documented losses covered by insurance amounting to 350. Of twenty six fires four caused losses totaling 32.40. The Hutching Building and Columbia Laundry at Seventh Street Northwest plus the feed warehouse of Blewart & Co contributed major damages.
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Iearly AM
van Dons
Tom
Bell
Hutching Building
Columbia Laundry
MX Seventh Street
Blewart & Co
Inspect Middle West Schools by Washington Officials
Commissioner Morton departs for St Louis to meet with Treasury supervising architect Taylor and the school chancellor. They will inspect St Louis school buildings and discuss potential instruction changes for Washington schools.
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Middle West
Morton
St Louis
Treasury
Taylor
Washington
Wishes to Drop Charge Against Adams in Grand Larceny Case
Thaddeus Adams, a streetcar conductor, arrested on grand larceny for stealing jewels from Mrs. Myra Michnard, was released on personal bonds by order of Justice Gould. Michnard, who had accused Adams, chose not to prosecute, prompting District Attorney Baker to recommend release. The goods valued at about 300 dollars included two diamonds rings and a gold bracelet.
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Thaddeus
Adams
Mra
Myra Michnard
Sara
Baker Yeaterdey
Louis Cohen Bankrupt in Involuntary Proceedings
Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings began yesterday in the District Supreme Court against Louis Cohen a local watchmaker and optician The petition filed by his creditors Susfeld Lorsch Co Albert Lorsch Co and Hamel Riglander Co of New York alleges Cohen is insolvent and that he conveyed all his property to Samuel Tolbert to sell and divide the proceeds among the creditors The petition seeks to have Cohen declared bankrupt
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District Supreme Court
Louis Cohen
Opiician
Cohan
Bhias
Susfeld
Lorsch & Co
Albert Lorach & Co
Hamel Rigiander
Samuel Tolbert
Bradley Trial Reset Advances Bucket Shop Cases
District Attorney Baker advances the Bradley murder case of former Senator Arthur Frown and schedules related bucket shop prosecutions for the early winter term. He plans deposition, witness travel to the West, and calendar shifts as indictments target bucket shop operators and the cotton leak scandal conspirator Hawing Holmes.
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Baker
Supreme Court
Holmes
Plump
Annie M Bradley
Arthur Frown
District Supreme Court
Desie
Ume
George P Hoover
Reb Ecw
Bratley
Gaston B Philip
Fromh MacAbor
Ctb
Court to decide validity of deeds barring sale to colored people
A Bloomingdale property case challenges covenants prohibiting sale or occupancy by colored persons. Charlta Harrlem seeks an injunction against Francas Amith to restrain occupancy of lot 2, square 4, Dorbins Addition, while chain of transfers from Bertha Hudson to Clayton Emig to A J Shippert and R D B Pain is alleged to violate the deed covenant. The suit argues such restrictions depress nearby property values and injure residents.
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District Supreme Court
Charlta D Harrlem
Bloomingdale
Francia
Dorbins Addition
Bertha R Hudson
Ray A Mil Gaugh
Harrison
Mra Hudson Yster
Clayton E Emig
A J Sbippert
Pairo
Smith
Pains
Aiao
California trip prompt offers map and hotel list by mail
A promotional missive urges sending a card labeled California with name and address to receive a large map, a complete hotel list, and details on a trip. It claims low costs and suggests receiving information about tourist parties and trip expenses. The tone feels like an outreach offer rather than a finalized itinerary.
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California
Jeong
Awards For Street Opening Damages And Benefits Jury Verdict
Supreme Court yesterday accepted the jury verdict on damages and benefits linked to the Mita avenue northeast opening from Rhoda Inland to Twenty fourth street. The jury awarded damages of WOME and benefits of W2. Jurors were Canon Rudolph Charles Wiekames Charles B Bayly William P Van Wickle and Abram Lisner. An exhibit of playground work at Franklin School featured in the lower classrooms, continuing through Friday September 18, daily from 2 to 6.
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Juatics Yous
Viscmce Supreme Court
Era
Mita Avenue
Rhoda Inland Avenue
Twenty Fourth Street
WOME
Rudolph Charles Wiekames
Charles B Bayly
William P. van Wickle
Abram Lisner
Franklin School
van Ness
Playground Association
Gifts for Outing Fund Aided Camps Aimed at Winter Events
Contributions totaling several dollars were received for the Associated Charities outings program to support two closed camps, winter entertainments, and the Fronmont Camp for colored children. Andrew Parker treasurer acknowledged gifts from Miss M B Lyman Clarence G Allen and others at 811 G Street. The note notes the final outing held Wednesday and plans for future events.
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Associated Charities
Joalvad
G Street
Andrew Parker
Lyman
Clarence G Allen
Ron Webber
Hoge Jr
Fronmont
Richard Lewis Estate Bequeaths Wife 615 Ninth Street Property
In a 1906 will Richard Lewis leaves two fifths of his property to his wife Elizabeth Lewis and names her executrix. The estate includes 615 Ninth Street Southeast Cleare Shoulders and various goods. The document notes a March 18 1906 execution and references encampments, a rail trip, and assorted local ads interwoven with the text.
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Richard Lewis
Zhlwefty
Avery
Mra
Eligebeth Lewis
Ninth Street
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Pa Ave
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