Washington Then and Now in the Capitol Tale
The piece recalls early Washington life and the evolving Capitol and Senate offices. It notes long service by Senator Allison of Iowa and contrasts today with pre Civil War times, painting a vivid portrait of the capital’s transformation from a rough to a more formal seat of government.
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Robertus Love
Theunyre
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Henal
Allison
Iowa
Washington
Millard
Buffalo
Capitol
Teyior
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Sam Fieustun
Texas
Senatoria
Greviey
Cartier
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Fragmented Fragments Sketch Early Capitol Renovation Tale
Disjointed passsage describes Senate annex, House annex twins, and ancient design debates. Mentions General Grant era plans, private baths, and famed architects, with stray bits about White House comfort and notable figures.
Congress Debates Inland Waterways Policy and Trade Routes
A detailed commentary on U S inland waterways reform and national transport priorities notes national leaders, states including North Dakota and Indiana, and the push for improved transport facilities to aid commerce. It laments past slow progress, urges swift congressional action, and highlights the broader impact on states and industries.
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Sixtieth Congress
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Fairbanks
Subway
Be Erator
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Senate
Seater
Senate Annex
Egei Upp
Joseph Averbach
Pennsylvania Ave. N. Wi
Dreyfuss Bros
Pennsylvania Ave. N. W
Chamber of Commerce
Dur~ & Martin Co
F St N. W
D. J
Department Stores
GorLpen Berc’s
Patais Royal
Kawy, Soxs & Co
Market
Speon Woopwarp & Lorrier
F. G
Lanssurce & Brothes
N. W. Krne’s Palace
N. Wy
Tre Bon Mancuy
Beverth & N. Ww. He
J B. Henperson
Nes St NW
Grocers
G. G. Cornwexr & Sons
Pennsylvania
Ava
Elproxzo Younes Co
Ninth St. N. W
J. H. Macruner
Connecticut
Tue Sexates-Kelly Co
Pa. Ave
N. W
N. L. Borcaety
Castelberg’s
Ave
Ramsay
Www
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Pennsylvenia Ava
Electrical Supplies
National Electric Supply Co
New York Ave
Opticians
Epwin H. Erz
E. F. Droop & Sons Co
Pen
Sampers & St Atman
S. F.G. Sustaens Co
Pennsylvania Ave
Dwicat Anpersox
Thirteenth St
N. We
Military & Society Goods
S. N. Meyer
Byron S. Anas
Joux F. Jarvis
Uth St
C. W. B. Moses & Sons
N. W. House & Hermann
Bevenih
H. Frreptanper & Bro
E Sts
JA. Herman’s Sons Co
Seventh St
Tre Hos Feeshure Company
Sts. N. W
Thomas W. Smith
First St
Indiana Ava NL
14Th St. N. W
Retail Trade Committee
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Juntus Garrinere & Co
Lauman Bros
Seventh St. N. W
M. Puirtzszorn & Co
Eleventh St
Ty. Wa
McKxen Ccstasy
N. Ty
J. G. Parren Company
Ghg St .N. W
Teveridze
Indiana
Tito
Myrtare Yverrs
Charles Sminger
Reinian
Thomas TE Eoerton
Migsenri
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