Campaign Against Petty Frauds Reported by District Sealer
WC Haskell District Sealer presented annual findings to the Commissioners detailing enforcement actions against short measures by grocers and shippers. Prosecutions and fines followed, with 518 weights and measures condemned and destroyed, scales condemned, and total receipts of 24 577 66 dollars.
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Jumor
WC Hickell
Shir
Iine
Pam
Iis
Boxer
Haskell
Asker Hom
Bern
Uea
S Oftca
Regrets Labor Attitude On Labor Delegation Controversy
Commissioner Macfarland criticizes Central Labor Union for opposing a labor representative at the Chicago convention on trusts. He argues delegates should reflect the district wide civic leadership, not just labor interests, and that trustees and editors should be included among credible representatives. He warns the union if it seeks a special seat, its interests may be challenged at the district level.
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 Clerk Seeks Higher Pay and New Staff
The annual report shows district property costs exceeding one million dollars with calls for pay raises for subordinates and two new clerks. It notes costly wood contracts, failed bids on fuel by chemical analysis, and a nearly useless yard on James Creek Canal needing funds for a riverfront wharf.
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Jerk Hargrove
Commisnioners
Commissionerat
National Advisory Board Bureau of the
United States Geological Survey
Neada
Treasury Department
Hargrove
James Creek
Irksome romance ends in plea for marriage annulment
A gray haired Michael Francis Carey and Roan Zetta Carey of St Mary County Maryland face a court petition to annul their marriage after five years. Mrs Carey says she was innocent and inexperienced at marriage and alleges the union was uncongenial and irksome. They married February 1900 and separated after fifteen days. Carey, once a U S Marine, is now retired on pension.
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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 Leaves Estate to Wife and Children
The will of Rear Admiral John G Walker USN, filed for probate, leaves an estate valued around 320000 with a life interest to his wife Rebecca W Walker and distributions to four children Frances Pickering Thomas Susan Fitzgerald Henry Pickering Walker and Sarah Cochrane Walker. Mrs Walker is executrix and instructed to invest funds for hospital income and to divide the remainder among the children at her death.
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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
Commissioners Weigh Permit to Halt Surety Storage Project
James G Hill, president of Surety Storage Co, appeared before the District Commission yesterday to seek continuation of a building permit granted by the District Building Department. He argued revocation would cause injustice and hinted at protracted action if revoked. The Commissioners said they would review the matter further before deciding.
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Pelle Wee
Iim
Local Market Ads Feature Discounted Meats and Barbecue Tourneys
A compact city bulletin lists Bent Sugar Cured Hams at 15 cents per pound, smoked Western Shoulders, bushels, and fat back options. Also advertised are Barbecue and Tournament events at Hennings and Pyles stores with various discounts.
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Pyles
Master Butchera
Bee Amuservents
Renewal gas hearing today in Ita capital stock case
The Feorretown Gaslight Company faces a renewed hearing before Justice Payne of the Glatrict Sa veerae Court to determine the actual value of the plant and possible capital increase. Adjournment allowed for auditors to prepare statements, with attorneys stating readiness and no further delay expected.
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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 OToole for Libel Over Alleged Misstatements
Charles Strobe and Alpheus Watters, policemen of the Third Precinct, sue Patrick OToole for 5000 damages each alleging that circulation of alleged misstatements about their official conduct harmed their reputations. OToole, a planter, was recently arrested on a disorderly conduct charge at Twenty Fifth Street and Virginia Avenue NW and accused the officers assaulted him with a nightstick, a claim they deny.
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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 Disposes Property to Family and Charity
Mary A Cook's will leaves homestead at Third and G Street to husband Abraham G Cook and children, with trust for education of son James W Cook until age twenty one. Residue to National Bay Ange and Crust Company, with income for the testatrix mother until death. Bankrupt butter dealer LeRoy A Gnole cited in District Supreme Court petition. creditors include Baltimore, Gloucester, and Waxpool.
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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
Haberdasher Is Bankrupt and Bequests Noted
A bankrupt display flags outstanding debts of 1071.07 with per jan ascem rated at 300. Funeral notices name Mrs Virginia D McKenney of 709 Ninth Street Northwest, widow of James H McKenney, with bequests to nephews and a Rhode Island avenue trust. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery. editor notes a false marriage notice by Lemuel H Windsor and Anna Hope.
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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
Tome
Rhode Island Avenue
Mra Fannie Jolson
Margaret E Ferguson
Lemuel H Windsor
Anna Hope
Washington DC
Oakington Md
Ivantric I
Wag
Erean
George Washington University Opens 187th Academic Year
George Washington University begins its eighty seventh academe year at noon today in University Hall. President Dr Charles We Needham will preside and outline the university’s work while noting recent faculty additions and campus expansions. The women’s college opens in new quarters near the Arlington Hotel with Miss Harriet Ellie directing social life and broader college development planned.
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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 on License Case
The District excise board argued for denying a writ of mandamus to force a license for Wuemas Bo hetuer, citing open Sundays and a bad reputation. The board claimed its duty was to judge whether Mir LeCuyer is fit to receive the license, noting no protest from property owners. Chief Justice Glibach said he would consider the board’s powers and authority in addressing the questions.
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District Exress Board
Wuemas
Bo Hetuer
Pep Vristnr
Columbia Hotel
Clahaugh
Couns
Blair
Mir LeCuver
Tan Yqnor
Ita Plac
Auty Gas
Mir LeQu
le Cuyer
Ilenty
LeCuyer
Veenne
G1bach
Etcise
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Hanan Shoes
Pennsylvania Avenue
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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
Genera
Cosas
Commissionce West
Unla
Diatelet Property Clerks Office
Telia
Mlucotienesus
Tle
J Dermody Jaborer
Walter Crawford Jaborer
Helrulyu
Hargrave
S UK Congress
Mr Wimner
Admiral Walker
City Bulletins
Georgetown Company
Harvey's
North Sunpilee
Master Burghers
Lampe
Muddiman & Co
Hearted
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
Timaliew
A. Reed
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
Hue
San
Sltanfels
Fyford
Mass Ave
THE
Sunday Post
Adler
Victor E Adler
Atue
Cosmes
Washington Gaslight Co
Keeley Institute
North
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Aise Iy
Boreas
Peion
Furby
Creana Moreen
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Alora
Geafice Balding
Potomac Guarantee Loan CO
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