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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1907
Page
27
Detectives probe a theft on the Jamestown river steamboat at the wharf. A total of 670 pounds in bills and a cigar box stash were taken from the safe between 2 and 7 am. Police detain a night watchman while stating no direct link yet. motives and suspects remain unclear.
In the district Supreme Court a temporary restraining order was issued to halt the sale of mortgaged security. The petition, filed by Currier Bond and Wright, names Holtzman Nauck Florida Avenue and Seventh Street as respondents. The case alleges indebtedness to Holtzman and a security deed for promissory notes, with claims the defendant intends to sell the collateral to satisfy the notes.
Joseph Quinter bequeathed his plumbing and gas fixture business to his widow Clara Quinter and named her executrix. The estate, tied to the Joseph Th Quinter & Son enterprise at Leland Avenue, included property and a one third interest. probate filed after his August death in 1903. Frederick W Quinter is named as heir to another portion of the estate.
Lola Wilhelm seeks court authorization to change her name, with judge involvement and local statutory steps. James Alexander, a laborer, sues Rosa Atexar for absolute divorce amid related allegations and a history professor arrival noted in the column.
The Western Uptown Commissioners argue they lack power to compel gas companies to extend mains. A Northwest Suburban Citizens Association request prompts review of legal authority under the district charter. Atty. says only two legal paths exist for requiring reasonable extensions for public safety and comfort. A report to Congress may follow if utilities fail to comply. A separate incident notes a man, 25, fell from a file slate shed, treated at Far Field Hospital. injuries not serious.
An eminent foreign zoologist delegation concluded a three day stay in Washington. They praised the welcome and entertainment and prepared to depart for New York. Meanwhile 400 workers at federal buildings received half day pay for Labor Day under a presidential order.
Commissioners hearing with a delegation of colored citizens from Brookland settled the long running dispute over a school for colored children. They were told the $76 thousand Congress appropriation is insufficient for a four room first class building. Instead a two room relief building was proposed and agreed upon, ending the controversy for now.
Frienaa workers and members of the Gospel Mission at 120 Pennsylvania Avenue will hold a memorial service Sunday evening for their late associate Mrs M A Monagon. Monagon was chairman of the finance committee of the mission PF MK Chaconas Co. and 5th and La. Ave. Largs afze Branch Melonn.
District Commissioners receive complaints about a roller skating nuisance near Fourteenth and D streets northeast. Residents report children gliding over smooth asphalt, creating loud noise and unsafe conditions for neighbors. Maj Sylvester Sand directs Capt Daley of the Ninth precinct to address the issue.
Mia Lucette Flynn a native of Caracas Venezuela died Thursday in this city where she had lived since childhood. She was educated in Belgium and was an accomplished Wa gulst Sha. Survived by her husband an infant daughter and son. Funeral from 1333 Qu ntreee North 22nd Street this morning at 8:30. Services at St Taus Church follow.
A garbled listing notes a community giveaway with scattered fragments about prizes and posts. The legible parts imply ad hoc items and miscellaneous offers, but no clear names, places, dates, or organized details can be confirmed from the text.
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