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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1907
Page
33
Detectives probe a theft on the Jamestown as £6700 in bills disappeared from the safe between 2 and 7 am while docked at the wharf. A cigar box held $470 and another bundle of bills were left, puzzling investigators. A night watchman was arrested the next day. police offer no link to the robbery while aiding the inquiry.
The District Supreme Court granted a temporary restraining order at yesterday’s session, barring Willem J Holtzman Edward Nauek and Charles G Nauck of Nauck & Nauck Florida from disposing of property pledged as security for promissory notes owed by the plaintiff. The petition alleges indebtedness to Holtzman and seeks to stop the sale of the property to satisfy the notes. The case centers on the security held by Holtman and the intended sale to settle the debt.
Joseph Quinter a plumber of this old town died August 21 bequeathing all interest in the plumbing business to his widow Clara Quilter. The estate includes Leland Avenue home and a one third share in the business once owned with Joseph Th Quinter & son. Probate filed yesterday. executor named as Mrs Clara Quilter.
Rosa Atexar and James Alexander are involved in related court matters as a history professor arrives. A dispute over Lola Wilhelm’s name change is filed to localize the change of name by law.
West Toohs up the investigation into gas company power to extend mains. The Northwest Suburban Citizens Association is asked to submit a statement of streets to be extended and a report on whether such requests constitute reasonable extensions under charter law. A separate incident notes an 18 year old man fell from a balcony on Le Street and was taken to Far Field Hospital with non serious injuries.
A cosmopolitan party of eminent foreign zoologists departed Washington for New York after three days of sightseeing and entertainment. They praised the welcome and the science centers visited, including the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The group conveyed thanks in several languages to the local reception committee. Meanwhile 400 workmen at public buildings will receive half pay for Labor Day under presidential order.
A public hearing held by the Commissioners with a delegation of colored residents from Brookland addressed the plan for a school for colored children. The $76,000 Congress appropriation is insufficient for a four room brick building. a two room school may be built instead, ending the long dispute over siting and style.
District commissioners report multiple complaints about roller skating near Fourteenth and D streets northeast. Neighbors say skaters on smooth asphalt create noise and fear, describing movement as dangerous and unbearable. Maj Sylvester Sand and Capt Daley of the Ninth precinct investigated the nuisance claim.
Mia Lucette Flynn also known as Mira Luisetta Jeppa Flynn of Caracas Venezuela died Thursday in this city where she grew up. She was educated in Belgium and was an accomplished person. She is survived by her husband a infant and a son. Funeral from 1333 North 22nd Street this morning at 8:30 and service at St. Paul’s Church.
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