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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1904
Page
11
District Commissioners heard Urban street railways oppose a proposed 100 foot following distance rule with an exception for disabled cars. Executives argued the provision threatens service efficiency on busy routes and blocks, calling the clause absurd and unneeded.
The Commissioners heard citizen concerns on widening a northwest sidewalk from ten to twelve feet, noting preexisting standards would widen streets but could worsen streets’ appearance. They will consider the plan but may keep current designs. Promotions in the engineering office include Kern becoming inspector and Parry succeeding as superintendent of school construction.
Mrs Marcia Ott Wilson sixty is released after arraignment on two counts of failing to pay board. Her daughter Mrs Martha M Burroughs remains confined at Government Hospital for the Insane. District Attorney Given sought dismissal for want of prosecution in a case praised as remarkable by local police.
E. E. Larkin is in Cincinnati jail after a police report from Washington states he passed two worthless checks here. A $25 check on J. F. Hearse and a forged $50 check on Robert Allen were used in August. Detective O'Brien heads to Cincinnati to secure Larkin for trial.
Gen. MacKenzie former engineer forwarded to the Commissioners his estimates for the Washington aqueduct for the fiscal year 186. He requests 3000 to build a stable and storehouse at Great Falls 8000 for a preliminary survey for an additional conduit from Great Falls 433000 for operation maintenance and repair of the aqueduct and its accessories and 100000 for the care and maintenance and operation of the filtration plant. Saunders Abbott the negro arrested for shooting Dennison in Goulds alley was held on 500 bond for assault with a deadly weapon. Preliminary hearing continued due to victims. Physicians say the injured cannot appear in court for a week. Commissioner West recommended approval of material known as Ricinate Blenio after fire marshal findings and other authorities. The commissioners adopted a fireproof regulation for theater scenery. Thoulton charged with housebreaking and alleged theft of 13 pieces of underwear from Rachel Blackston. Cut on head with a bottle in a clash between two colored women at 62 C street northwest. Hattie Carter injured, Maria Jett arrested. Injured boy John Freeland treated at Casualty Hospital. Vertigo struck John Langsdale at First and E streets northwest, he was taken home to 48 K street northwest.
Royal Laundry Company files suit against William H Mundy and Tolman Laundry seeking an accounting of funds allegedly collected by Mundy while employed, with damages claimed at 5000 dollars. Mundy allegedly joined Tolman after discharge for not reporting money and change. Suit cites noncompete and customer interference, with Ralston and Siddons representing the plaintiff.
A 550 volt trolley feeder on the Anacostia Bridge ignited a one inch iron beam as white flames shot up from the contact point. The beam burned through and dropped ends after two minutes, prompting closure and replacement planning. Bridges Engineer Douglas was notified and the current cut off safely, with the wire restored.
Mosen presents its tenth annual September Furniture Sale with clearance on carpets and rugs. Shop savings across selections and styles as prices drop to clear inventory. Local shoppers can find discounts on living room sets dining rooms and bedroom pieces during the event.
Howard Broadus through attorney James F Bundy filed for divorce from Georgiana Broadus alleging infidelity. A co respondent is named Paeonian Water, with Broadus promoting Paeonian Water as superior healthful spring water offered at forty cents a case of three gallons. Additional items note ads and local notices on food, bread, and other goods, plus a fire loss and business promotions.
The Post offers souvenirs of the St. Louis Purchase Exposition at ten cents per number to cover handling and mailing. Send or bring your name and address on the coupon to The Post Business Office with the ten cents for each part desired. out-of-town orders will be filled with postage paid.
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