Two Women Claim Pension From Widows of Policeman Chrismore
Georgetown headlines tell of two women declaring themselves widows of Policeman John Chrismore of the Ninth precinct to claim his pension after his death from Bright's disease. One woman alleges prior marriage. another seeks an old clock as payment to cover delinquent taxes. The clock collapsed as workers attempted removal, underscoring the case’s odd twists.
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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
New Garbage System Plan Moves Toward Transfers and Relocation
Washington officials study disposal methods across Detroit Cleveland and other cities while debating relocating the transfer station. Commissioner West Supt Wood and Harrison Stidham weigh outside sites and added haul costs. neighbors complain about waste wagons, and a night collection option is noted in other cities.
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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 disease threat
The Department of Agriculture urges rat clubs and rewards to mobilize communities against brown rats. It notes cats struggle with the pest and stresses concerted action, pamphlets, and nationwide campaigns as key to reducing millions in losses from rodent damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
David Frentz
Bureau of Biological Survey
Department
Pay as you enter scheme causes conductors’ misery on crowded cars
A Mourteenth Street conductor complains of the Pay as you enter system forcing conductors to stand in stalls all day and lose earlier fare-collection ease. Passengers resist, drivers defend, saying the scheme benefits the company but wears out staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polita
Washington
Judge frees dog owner in bite case as Labor Day court clears docket
In a busy lower court session Judge Kimball ruled a Witt street southeast man not liable for a fox terrier bite after the owner kept the dog chained upon learning of the attack. He warned a loose dog would face full penalties. The day also saw a disorderly conduct case dismissed and a bicycle light violation fined.
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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 Likely
Judges of the International Association of Machinists indicate James O Connell of Washington has been reelected president. F J Conlon vice president George Preston secretary treasurer Edward Tucker on the executive board and Emmett Ladams to represent Washington locals at the Denver convention 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 in granite fright
Four monumental granite eagles carved from Northfield gray stone, each nearly 18 feet across and weighing about four tons, will grace Union Station entrances. Designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens, the birds will be moved from freight cars with help from four horses and strong men. Unloading occurs today with two weeks of scaffold work before installation.
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Thompson Starrett Company
Union Station
Northfield
Vt Gray
Washington
Wuge
Augustus Saint Gaudens
Gold
Dolar Fame
Plaster of Paris
Injunction Against Center Market Firm Extended
Justice Stefford continued an injunction that prevents Center Market Company from ejecting Charles Howling, owner of an eating stand, after prior tensions when Roy Bowling was briefly detained by market officials. The court maintained a five day vacate hold while Justice Stafford required the company to give tenants two days notice in future.
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Center Market Company
Stefford
Justice Anderson
Charles 5 Howling
Center Market
Roy Bowling
Stafford
Final evenings at Chevy Chase Lake draw crowds for dance and music
Excursions at Chevy Chase Lake attract large crowds as Marine bandsmen charm visitors. With better weather, the pony track and bowling alley gain popularity and all amusements keep running until the lake closes on the 15th of the month.
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Chevy Chase Lake
Hotel Johnson Promotes Fresh Seafood Experience
The notice advertises hotel dining with steamed and raw seafood options, highlighting direct catch items and appealing to customers seeking a lifetime dining experience. It emphasizes lunch and dinner service with popular prices.
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Johnson
Congress Hall
Dioner
Magnrice River Cove
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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
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N. W
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Economy Co-Operative Society
Shistemms
ACE
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Transfer Staton
Put Om
THE
RAT Club
Lazness
O'Connell Machinists’ Head
Granite
Baton Station
Aobluar
Kuppenheimer Clothes Food
Zion
Behrend
Joseph Auerbagh
Atlantic City
Washington Post
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John SM Zinmermann
Mareh
Ireland
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Fort Myer
Fifteenth Cavalry Band
George F Tyrrell
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House & Herrmann
Neds Bigg
Army
Reed
Rey Gavns
Eche Aa
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Bay of House & Herrmann
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Sheboygan
J.E. Dyer & CO
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Horn
F St
City Bulletins
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Ate Chaen
Geesquan
Prince William
County Va
Judson
Senate
Artington Bot Co
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Asa Semi Sagt Pobre
Sselaar Polytechnic
D Collins
Ist’ St Nw
GS Seeater Heaters
Gates & Rich
Beliver Anywhere
Dom Sarge
Noalco Dept
Weahington Brewery Co
F Streeta E
Lincoln
Coum Hak
O'Donnell
Tharp
Berkeley
Rye
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Washington Post Building
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Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
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Wrio
Sufe
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Andrews
P. Andrews Paper Co
Ka. Ave
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F Street
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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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