Campaign Against Petty Fraud Reported by District Sealer
WC Haskell district sealer reports annual receipts of office at 24 577 66 dollars. Grocers faced prosecutions and fines for short measures and nonuniform crates. Many scales and measures condemned and destroyed. penalties collected total 6142 49. Office revenues and fines cited, with emphasis on enforcing accurate weights in markets and street sales.
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Jumor
WC Hickell
Shir
Iine
Pam
Iis
Boxer
Haskell
Asker
Bern
S Oftca
Regrets over Labor Attitude at District Meeting
Commissioner Macfarland comments on Central Labor Union actions at Ita mesting Monday night where resolutions condemned the convention on trusts and combinations. He argues the district should have a broad, representative delegation to the National Civic Federation convention in Chicago, not a special labor group. He notes editors, executives, university presidents and civic leaders are representative. The piece ends with a note on district delegates and wedding flowers advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Sayor
Macfarland
Ita
Copumissina
Chicago
Comittas
National Civic Federation
Tras‘a
Combinations
Board of ‘Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Central Labor Union
District Property Office Seeks Major Budget Hike and New Clerks
The District Property Office proposes a $1,912,000 budget for the current year with raises for subordinates and two new clerks amid calls to create a distant property clerk position. It cites increased work from Treasury rules on vouchers and annual property returns and notes the James Creek Canal yard is nearly worthless, risking abandonment of current supply practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telia
Mlucotienesus
Tle
Hargrove
J Dermody Jaborer
Walter Crawford Jaborer
Helrulyu
Hargrave
S UK Congress
Mr Wimner
Neada
Treasury Department
James Creek
Irksome Romance Fueled Annulment Plea in Court
Roan Zetta Carey petitions to annul her marriage to Michael Francis Carey filed in District Supreme Court. She claims inexperience and imprudence led to a hasty union five years ago near St Mary County Maryland. Carey, now nearing seventy, is described as a gray haired veteran and former United States Marine, retired on disability with pension benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Francis Carey
Roan
Zetta Carey
St Mary County
Mra Carey
Diatrict Supreme Court
Mra Carera
Mir
Mrs Carey
Carey Aya
United States Marine Camp
Ile
Dow
Will of Admiral Walker Left Estate Valued at 320000
The will of Rear Admiral John G Walker US Navy, filed for probate, leaves a 320000 estate with a life interest to wife Rebecca W Walker except 150000. She is executrix and must distribute 120000 to Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company for income, invest the rest for four children Frances Pickering, Susan Walker Fitzgerald, Henry Pickering Walker, and Sarah Cochrane Walker, and divide the remainder at her death among the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G Walker
Msssachusetts Hospital
Life Imanranre Company
Boston
Admiral Walkers
Frances Pickering Thomas
Susan Walker
Fitsgerald Henry Pickering Walker
Barah Cochrane Walker
Jamen WG Walker
United States
Walker Ie
Shace
Ahare
Permit sought to preserve building permit in DC district
James G Hill, president of Surety Storage Company, asked the Commissioners to keep a building permit issued by the District’s Building Department. He argued revoking it would be unjust and hinted at possible proceedings. The Commissioners said they would review the matter further before deciding.
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Pelle Wee
Iim
Bent sugar cured hams and smoked shoulders offered in city stalls
Advertised city bulletins list sugar cured hams at 15 cents per unit and smoked western shoulders at 12 to 20 cents, with fat back, pure lard, and other butchery items sold by Master Butchera Barbecue and Tournament Hennings, among others. Prices and items dominate the readable slate of offerings in the city stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyles
Master Butchera
Bee Amuservents
Renew Gas Hearing Today in Ita Capital Stock Case
Feorretown Gaslight Company seeks to increase capital stock in Ita capital. Hearing before James G Payne in the Glatrict Sa veerae Court resumes today after adjournment to allow an auditor to compile statements. Lawyers say records are ready and no further delay is expected as Payne reviews evidence to determine plant value and capital increase.
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Kruringa
Feorretown Gaslight Company
Ita Capital
James G Payne Gudilor
Saveerae
Qusetion Waa
Justine Ashley M_ Gould
Sascom
Img
Payne
Gonta
Val Wattun
Policemen Sue Over Libel Allegations Against O Toole
Charles Strobe and Alpheus Watters, policemen, sue Patrick O Toole for 5000 each claiming defaming statements about their official conduct circulated publicly. O Toole, a planter, was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge and allegedly swore before a notary that officers clubbed him, prompting further counterclaims and reputational damage.
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Charles Strobe
Alpheus Watters
Patrick O'Toole
Charles A Strobel
Alpheus L Watters
Patrick
O Toole
Firal Street
Virginia Avenue
Jim O'Toole
Will of Mrs Mary A Cook Bequeaths Estate and Funds
Mary A Cook leaves property at the corner of Third and G Streets to her husband Abraham Cook and to her son and daughter and her mother. The residue goes to the National Bank and Crush Company with income for the education of her son until age twenty one. James W Cook is named as a beneficiary in jewelry and land items. A separate notice reports LeRoy A Gnole, a butter merchant, filing voluntary bankruptcy with only 169 dollars in bank deposits and creditors in Baltimore Gloucester Waxpool and beyond.
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Wes Mer
Mary
Aberham
James W Cook
Ana
Bayange and
Whlet Ta Direct d
Mary W. Willameon
James Wo Cook
LeRoy
Tenth Street
Yesterdas
Med
District Supreme Court
Petleton
Poole
Taltimore
Gloucester
Masa
Waxpool Va
Harvey's Evenings Music and Obscure Notices Amid Bankrupt Debts
Fragmented notices cover music events at Harvey’s Evening hours and a rash of legal and personal notices. A bankruptcy claim lists $1071.07 in debts while bequests of $1 each go to three nephews. A widow Virginia D McKenney is buried in Oak Hill. interment reports, bequests to relatives, and a disputed marriage notice appear among scattered fragments from Washington DC and nearby.
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Joseph
Virgina McKenney
Ireland
Mens
Virginia D McKen
Ninth Street
Yeeteracy
James H McKenney
United States Supreme Court
Urey
Supreme Court
Bome
Rhode Island Avenue North
Mra Fannie Jolson
Margaret E Ferguson
G W U Begins Year with Principal Address Today
George Washington University opens its eighty seventh academic year at noon in University Hall. President Dr Charles We Needham will preside and outline the university’s work. New faculty additions and reorganized divisions, including the women’s college, are noted, with increased attendance expected and expanded quarters for female students.
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George Washington University
Tniversity Hall
Charles
Needham
Aredeana
Irater
Womens College Han
Izawn Ain
Portane
Tamong
Thore
Brittow
Willoughby
Johns Hopking University
Bolemore Institution
Washington Authority
John Ball Oaborne
Bareau
State Department
Oscar Phelps Austin
United States Bureau of Stetiatica
Comamerca
Finance
Henry Parker
Bagnance
Varius Vesions
Department of Law
College of the Arts and ‘Science
Arlington Hotel
Suitien
Harriet Ellie
College
Ufe
Womens College
Excise Board Answers License Hearing For Wuemas LeCuyer
The District express board faced a show cause ruling on mandamus to grant a barroom license to Wuemas LeCuver of the Columbia Hotel. The assistant corporation counsel argued for denial, noting public Sunday openings, permissive patrons, and a generally bad reputation. the board contends its duty is to determine fitness for the license. Chief Justice Glibach said he would defer questions about the board’s power and authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Exress Board
Wuemas
Bo Hetuer
Pep Vristnr
Columbia Hotel
Clahaugh
Couns
Blair
Mir LeCuver
Tan Yqnor
le Cuyer
Ilenty
LeCuyer
Veenne
G1bach
Etcise
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Hanan Shoes
Pennsylvania Avenue
Eventh Street
Park Road
Geo. Y. Worthington
C. & P Telephone Co
I1th Street
Bateset NW
Dateyman
the Sanitary Paper Bottle Co., Inc
C St A.W
Chott Ranke Ff
Crssafr
Maerzen
Senate
Heurichs
Doz Waersen
Heurtc Brewing Co
Evans
Henry Evans
Shawspare
Shafters Wesignets
Jerk Hargrove
Commisnioners
Commissionerat
National Advisory Board Bureau of the
United States Geological Survey
Genera
Cosas
Commissionce West
Unla
Diatelet Property Clerks Office
Admiral Walker
City Bulletins
Georgetown Company
Harvey's
North Sunpilee
Master Burghers
Lampe
Muddiman & Co
Hearted
Lemuel H Windsor
Anna Hope
Washington DC
Oakington Md
Antric I
Wag Net
Erean
Ae Ek Winds
GIDDINGS &@ STEELE
Pennsylvania Ave
Brussels
Axminster
Mee
Giddings & Steele
Herrmann
Marge Deuwer
Aigeun
Deak
G.W.U
Excise Board
Columbia Entel
D&s
Mans
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Dr. A. Reed
Tiomas
A. Aled
CS Bowt Fomtidions
Alps
Mike Eusble
R.berberich
Washington
Seventh Street
N.W
Bove
F. Bornet & Bro
St.n
Potomac Electric Power Company
14Th Street N.W
L Haas & € O
Ferrara
Feve
San
Sltanpels
Fyford
Mass Ave
Adler
Victor E Adler
Areca
Washington Gaslight Co
Keeley Institute
North
Og Aa
Aise Iy
Boreas
Furby
Creana Moreen
Serra Ea
Alora
Balding
Potomac Guarantee Loan CO
Atlantic
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