Old Clock Delivers Pension Battle and Tax Threats
Two women claim the pension of late Policeman J F Chrismore contending widows rights amid disputes over past due taxes. A Winchester claim appears, while Georgetown residents faced tax notices and an aged clock used as payment collapses when removed, prompting a broader delinquent collection push by Collector Charles C Rogers and his staff.
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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 eyes new garbage plan and transfer station move
Commissioner West and Superintendent Wood study disposal options in other cities and discuss relocating the district transfer station. A Detroit to Pittsburgh tour is planned to inspect methods while a south Longbridge site could raise hauling costs. The aim is improved service amid growing refuse.
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West
Supt Wood
Detroit
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Washington
West Supt Wood
Harrison Stidham
Washington Fertilizer Company
Asmuch
Highway Bridge
Government backs organized rat hunts to curb pest problem
A U S Department bulletin urges concerted action against rats as a major public health threat. It notes cats alone fail to curb the brown rat and proposes rat clubs with rewards to encourage mass dead-rat collection during nationwide campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
David Frentz
Bureau of Biological Survey
Department
Pay as you enter scheme tough on conductors
A Mourteenth Street conductor complains that the pay as you enter system forces standing all day in crowded cars. Passengers resist, some jumping between cars, while conductors warn of injuries and criticise the new practice. The change, seen as beneficial to the company, ends fare evasion but increases hardship for staff.
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Polita
Nike
Washington
Dog bites prompt case in lower court docket
In a busy Labor Day session Judge Kimball presided over incidents in the lower court. Herbert Lewis Jr. pursued a warrant against George H Davidson for allowing a fox terrier to run loose after it bit his son and attacked two girls, though the dog was later found tied. The judge noted liability but ruled the owner not liable absent notice of the animal's viciousness. He warned harsher penalties if the dog roamed free again. Also, John Morton faced a disorderly conduct charge for allegedly accosting Viola Goombs. the insult charge was dismissed, Morton fined $1 for riding without a light. A spectator debate arose when Joan Carran challenged the judge over irregularities, sparking a remark about freedom. Additionally, 36 of 40 M Street loafers from a Georgetown raid forfeited collateral, with the remainder owing $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 Heads Machinists Reelected President
referendum vote of judges within the International Association of Machinists signals James O Connell of Washington likely reelected as president. F J Conlon vice president, George Preston secretary treasurer, and Edward Tucker on the executive board also indicated. Emmett Ladams travels from Columbia Lodge to Denver to represent local machinists at the international meeting next week.
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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 at Baton Station
Thompson Starrett Company received sixteen tons of granite eagles carved from Northfield gray stone. Four statues, about 12 feet high and weighing four tons each, will adorn Union Station entrances east and west. Designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens, they require scaffold and rigging for installation over two weeks after unloading today.
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Thompson Starrett Company
Union Station
Northfield
Vt Gray
Washington
Wuge
Augustus Saint Gaudens
Gold
Dolar Fame
Plaster of Paris Facsinfied
Injunction Continued Against Center Market Vendor
Justice Stefford extended Justice Andersons injunction protecting Charles Howling proprietor of an eating stand in Center Market from eviction by the market company. Last week Roy Bowling, brother of the plaintiff, was detained by market officials after prior attempts to eject the brothers. The company argued for five days notice, but Justice Stafford ruled tenants must receive two days notice to vacate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Market Company
Stefford
Justice Anderson
Charles 5 Howling
Center Market
Roy Bowling
Stafford
Final evenings at Chevy Chase Lake draw large crowds
Excursions at Chevy Chase Lake are bustling with lively crowds as live Marine band music and dancing thrill visitors. With warmer weather, the pony track and bowling alley attract more thrill seekers, and all amusements remain open until the lake’s final night on the 15th.
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Chevy Chase Lake
Hotel Johnson Seafare Offers Fresh Catch at Lunch
A local hotel promotes seafood selections from steamed and raw boxes, highlighting direct-from-catch freshness. The advert promises a "lifetime experience" with oysters and other seafoods, including affordable lunch and dinner options.
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Johnson
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US Realty CO
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Doris Capitol
Washington DC
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