Old clock drama hi t to pay back taxes in Georgetown
A Georgetown household faced tax collection action when collector Charles C. Rogers used an old clock to cover delinquent personal property taxes. The clock, valued as a small quid, collapsed into pieces as workers removed it from the wall. The incident sparked a push for a district wide tax drive next week as Rogers vows aggressive debt recovery.
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John Chrismore
Ninth Precinct
Chrismore
Shenandoah Wa
Bright
Uving
Washington
Bylvester
Winchester
Alhouugh
Georgetown
G Street
Inca
Charles C Rogers
Rogers
Washington considers new garbage disposal plan and transfer site
Commissioner West and Supt Wood contemplate studying disposal methods in other cities and may relocate the transfer station. A Detroit to Pittsburg tour is planned to inspect practices. Proposals for new contracts will hinge on station location inside or outside the District and potential extra haul costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Supt Wood
Detroit
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Washington
West Supt Wood
Harrison Stidham
Washington Fertilizer Company
Asmuch
Highway Bridge
Government endorses organized rat hunts to curb pest
The Department of Agriculture urges rat clubs and concerted action to wipe out brown rats. Rewards for dead rats are proposed as pamphlets spread nationwide. cats are deemed unreliable as mousers and fail to curb infestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
David Frentz
Bureau of Biological Survey
Department
Pay as you enter fare scheme upsets streetcar conductors
In a quarrel over the pay as you enter system aboard a Mourteenth Street car a conductor argues the change traps conductors in a crowded stall all day. He complains passengers and crowds make the job tough while the company benefits and passengers cannot claim paid tickets by swearing. The system ends long standing fare collection practices and faces bitter conductor resentment in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polita
Washington
Labor Day court session ends with dog bite case and light violation
In Washington lower court Judge Kimball handled a busy Labor Day docket. Herbert Lewis Jr. failed to hold dog owner George H Davidson liable after a fox terrier bit a boy and chased girls, with the dog to be kept chained unless found loose again. A separate charge against John Morton for insulting a woman was dismissed. a bicycle light violation resulted in a $1 fine. Joan Carran argued irregularly with the judge over disorderly conduct and freedom in America. A raid on M Street loafers left 36 of 40 in Georgetown forfeiting collateral while others owed $5 each.
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Columbia
Kimball
Poles Court
Herbert Lewis, Jr
George H Davidson
Witt Street
Lewis
Nathan
Fudge Kimball
John Morton
Viola Goombs
Morton
Abe
North Capitol
H Sirecta
N Streets
Johnson
Free Country
Joan Carran
Cerran
Russia
George Town
O Connell Machinists Head Reelected President
referendum vote among judges of the International Association indicates James O Connell of Washington likely reelected president. F J Conlon vie president, George Preston secretary treasurer, and Edward Tucker on the general executive board. Emmett Ladams of Columbia Lodge sails to Denver to represent local machinists at next week’s international meeting.
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International Association of Machinian
James O Connell
Washington
F J Conlon
George Preston
Edward Tucker
Emmett Ladams
Columbia Lodge of Machinists
Denver
International Association
Granite Eagles for Depot Adorn Baton Station Entrances
Thompson Starrett Company workers received a freight consignment of sixteen granite eagles carved from solid blocks of Northfield gray granite. Each sculpture weighs about four tons, spans nearly 18 feet with wings spread, and was designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens. Four eagles will crown Union Station entrances, two above each, with two weeks of scaffold work planned before installation near the east Presidents entrance and west carriage entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Starrett Company
Union Station
Northfield
Vt Gray
Washington
Wuge
Augustus Saint Gaudens
Gold
Dolar Fame
Plaster of Paris
Injunction Extended Against Center Market Company
Justice Stefford extended the injunction from Justice Anderson to Charles Howling proprietor of an eating stand in Center Market to stop the market company from ejecting him. Last week Roy Bowling, brother of the plaintiff, was detained in the loach booth by market officials after prior eject attempts. The company had claimed the original lease allowed only five days notice to tenants to vacate, but Justice Stafford ruled a two day notice must be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Market Company
Stefford
Justice Anderson
Charles 5 Howling
Center Market
Roy Bowling
Stafford
Final evenings at Chevy Chase Lake attract big crowds
Excursions at Chevy Chase Lake draw large crowds as dancing and Marine bandsmen music delight visitors. With better weather, the pony track and bowling alley gain popularity while other amusements run through the lake's final merit, currently scheduled for the 15th of this month.
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Chevy Chase Lake
Hotel Johnson Seafood Counter Ad Highlights Fresh Catch
An advertisement touts Hotel Johnson offerings with steamed and raw seafood options. It promotes carter lunch and dinner, emphasizing popular prices and direct-from-catch seafood for a “lifetime experience.”
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Johnson
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Viva St
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Ave
Tennsylvania Ave
Ninth
Tennsylvana Ave
Seventh St
DR. Charles
DR. Charles Flesh Food CO
Fulton St., Brooklyn, N. Y
Amet Pettit & CO
Seventh and Eye Sts
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Economy Co-Operative Society
Shistemms
ACE
Cites
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Transfer Staton
Put Om
THE
RAT Club
Lazness
O'Connell Machinists’ Head
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Baton Station
Aobluar
Kuppenheimer Clothes Food
Zion
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Joseph Auerbagh
Atlantic City
Washington Post
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John SM Zinmermann
Mareh
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Fifteenth Cavalry Band
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House & Herrmann
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Army
Reed
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Sheboygan
J.E. Dyer & CO
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Horn
F St
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Prince William
County Va
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Senate
Artington Bot Co
Congress Hall
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Magnrice River Cove
Altamont Sy Water
Asa Semi Sagt Pobre Seobne
Sselaar Polytechnic
Iar
Pepaizing and Elforations
D Collins Marpenter
Ist’ St Nw
Seeater Heaters
Maneee West A
Gates & Rich
Beliver Anywhere
Dom Sarge
Noalco Dept
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F Streeta E
Lincoln
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Tharp
Berkeley
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Washington Post Building
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Washington Gaslight Co
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Wrio
Sufe
Rochester YY
Berm
Friedlander Bros
Andrews
P. Andrews Paper Co
Ka. Ave
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
F Street
Randle
Nota Raithe
Randle Highlands
US Realty CO
Bon People’s Drug Store
Rocuewest
Keeley Institute
Doris Capitol
Washington DC
Iptriet of
Maryland
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