Public Playground Plan Seeks 267 040 for Sites and Pool
Commissioners consider a large request from the Washington Playgrounds Association for 267 040 for site purchases and improvements including a swimming pool bath houses and tree planting at Rosedale. The proposal covers equipment maintenance and supervision of grounds plus related clerical support and potential condemnation actions for a Presbyterian burial ground in Georgetown as a possible playground site.
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Rosedale
Washington Playgrounds Association
Pittsburg
Ylaygrounds Asco
Uhis
Rossdale
Cardozo Alte
James Creek Canal
FAO
Playgrounds Association
Presbyterian
Georgetown
Thomas
Commissionnra Nino
Anid
Wheeling
W Va
Chins
Chicago
Deater
District health inspector dies in apoplexy
Thomea Cavanaugh, longtime sanitary and food inspector for the District health department, died of apoplexy at Ludlow, VI on September 17. A native of Vermont, he had health issues, returned to Washington, and had served since 1883 with gaps, including time in the police force and as sergeant at the Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shemas Cavanaugh
Ludlow
Thomea Cavanaugh
District Health Department
Health Department
Vermont
Cavanaugh
Washington
District Health Service
Heaith Hescon
Old ‘War
Capitol
Suing Steamship Company Over Passenger Acceptance
Henry Wasserman sued the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company claiming agents refused to accept him as a passenger for a trip advertised from Minnesota Avenue to Dowing. The court cited the company to show cause why it should not be compelled to admit him and others similarly employed. District Commissioners also ordered sewer and water mains installation in multiple streets with costs charged to appropriation funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wasserman
G Street
Minnesota Avenue
Heal | District
Milk price meeting eyed for possible 3 cent raise
Milk dealers of Washington plan a discussion at 614 Ninth Street NW on increasing retail milk prices. They expect most attendees to back a 3 cent per quart rise, arguing costs, feed, and required modern equipment justify the move while consumer costs would rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milk Producers’ Association
Milk Deaters of
Washington
Ninth Street
Northwest
Critic of Health Office Sparks Dairy Milk Controversy
Dr Joump H Hoy objects to the District Commissioners as the Health Department blocks a dairyman from delivering milk to a typhoid patient. A tin bucket was not provided as a receptacle for the fluid, causing the patient to become violently ill after using milk from a different dairyman. Roy questions the legality of stopping patient food supply, while commissioners note the need to prevent infection by avoiding bottles in milk service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joump H Hoy
Massachusetts Avenue
Health Department
Daicryman
Saya Qe Roy
Caveat to Dennison will shocks district probate court
Relatives contest the Washington real estate dealer Willem Dennison’s 1906 will leaving $100000 to his second wife Georgia Booth Dennison. They allege undue influence and unsound mind, filing a caveat on November 2 1906 and seeking a jury trial to revoke a probate decree already granted January 19 1907. Contestants include Helen Addock Clara Sheffield Allan Roberta Newbury Benjamin Dennison George Dennison W J Dennison Edward Dennison and Lucy Philippa.
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Willem Dennison
Washington
Legat Etepa
Mr Denniisone
Georgia Booth
District Supreme Court
Iite
Spanes
Ie Georgia
Dennison
Sla
Mra Demilgon
Ap Followa
Helen ‘Addock
Dundee
Clara Sheffield Dundee
MY Allda
Roberta Newbury
Henjamin Dennison
Geneva
George Lenuitson
W J Dennison Holland, Mich
Edward Denenisoh
Lmcy D Philippa
Chicago
Accidental Shooting Verdict Clears William A Pullen
A coroner's jury found that George D Sinclair died from an accidental gunshot in the home of William A Pullen, his brother in law, at M42 Matreet Southeast. Sinclair visited to borrow ammunition. while lighting a match, the pistol discharged. Pullen was released after the inquiry.
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William A Pullen
George D Sinclair
M42
Matreet
Soroner’s
Yeaterday Pullen
Sinclair
Pullen
Rome
City Bulletins and Market Advertisements from District News
Petition in bankruptcy filed in District Supreme Court by D Chance a jeweler and optician of 741-2 Ninth street northwest. Market items include malt brews and ham specials. Letters of incorporation issued to Blue Front Market at 620 Louisiana avenue northwest with $10,000 capital, James A Whitfield manager. Local notices mention music at Harvey's, amusement listings, and notes about Heurich's Beer distribution and Arlington Bottling Company.
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Chance
Ninth Street
District Supreme Court & Potion
Seagin Ave
Biue
Louisiana Avenue Northwest
James A. ,Whitdeld
Michael J. Heane
Luby Trast
Tax ruling on adulterated butter and water content
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue rules that butter with over 16 percent water from manufacturers or creameries is adulterated or processed and taxed. If butter is consigned to a dealer or sold on commission, the manufacturer may bear the tax. if dealers buy directly and take ownership, they are liable but must report their suppliers to extend the tax to manufacturers.
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Commissioner of
Ieteraal Revenue Gapers
Nutter
Mabilly
Duffy
Pontan & Ral
Bax
Nevers
Walskey Esipany
Fall Opening at Kann's Shows Dame Fashion Evolution
Crowds at Kann's department store view Dame Fashion with feathered hats and elaborate gowns from Paris and original European creations. Fashion displays emphasize extreme hats, embroidered dresses, and tailored coats with braiding and buttons as women discuss fabrics and styles, while entertainment and a Knights of Columbus event add to the day's bustle.
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Shann Sand & Co
Washington
Bie Exifbie
Aroves
Parla
Kann
Tates
Wall
Aquare
Monty
Widow barred from remarrying in life interest will
Benedict Roth's February will leaves his widow a life estate in real estate on condition she not remarry. If she remarries, the estate goes to his son Me. Roth and eight Roth children. Rest of estate divided equally among the children with Catherine, Joseph, Bernadine Roth among executors. No bond required.
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Benedict Roth
Cicely Roth
Agnea Roth
Joseph Roth
Joseph A Roth
Catherine Roth
Bernadine Rothers
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Hanan Shoes
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Haas Garments I, Haas & CO
Pa. Ave
Carryman
the Sanitary Paper Bottle Co., Inc
Evans
Henry Evans
Crssafr
Maerzen
Senate
Hourich
Maersen
Heurich Brewing Co
Brosdelatha
Prince Chay Jong
Munyon
Sues Steamboat Company
Commissionera
Ontario Road
Florida Avenue
Kalobama Road
Q and
V Street
Pennsylvania Venue
Elm Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Connecticut Avenue
Wyoming
Belarama Avenues
T J Powell
W B Héi
Chainman
Aswer
Rodman
Lewis Pretcher
Surfece
May &Q
Grustner
We, Kahn & Co
Penna
Avenue 5
F ST
Cor, Eleventh
Moses
W. B. Moses & Sons
F Street
Health Office
City Bulletins
J. TD
Pytea
Hennings
Harvey
Elk Club Streight Rye
Kodeke Supplies
Kodak Man
Barbesue
Beonings
Amunemente
Horn
Potomac Electric Power Company
14Th Street N.W
Wood
T. W. Wood & Sons
Richmond
Raosa
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Randle Highlands
Raadie Hischands Ts
Dd Sesigy Company
Nrake
Aumpberta
Ett Npread Realty Company
7 St
Levy & * Firemen
Johnson Bros
St. N. WL
Castelberg’s
Welhington
Sphoans
Penna. Ave
Herat
Wigone
Ely Ace
Ted Tape
Wis
Wollmits
Pelvete Ogicen Ib
Potomac
Atlante Btag
Citizens’ Loan & Trust CO
Commercial Bank
Cermer
D. J. Kaufman
Adler
Dresel
Victor E. Adler
Ing Howes
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street
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