Front Street exhibits wave of business changes
Front Street undergoes major reorganization as firms including A E Fores dry goods, Powison Jones, Tepper, Boehm, and others reshuffle locations. Builders overhaul fronts, add a new passenger elevator, and modernize interiors to create a premier dry goods district. Changes affect McCutchen place, West Front, and adjoining blocks with moves to Powilson Jones and new storefronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Front Winet
A. BE. Fores Dry Goods Company
McCutchen Place
Tepper
Boehm
Michael D
Keefe
Powlison & Innes
Clare Iy
Barones
Freree
Tee Moore
Pipin
Eane Pune
West Front
Rowmthal
Indien
Bis
Martins Garage Fire Causes Heavy Loss On Park Avenue
A three story brick building housing the Martin Automobile Company suffered a severe fire on Park Avenue Tuesday morning. Insurance and owners estimate overall losses at about 35,000 with many automobiles destroyed or damaged. Firefighters battled for hours, Chief Andrew Jennings praised for coordinating efforts as crews worked through freezing rain and steam to prevent spread. Several local residents and workers were injured or overcome, but most rescued with aid from the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pite
Andrew Jennings
Martin Learage
Park Avenue
Seethigg
West End Company
No. 3
Ofrlock
Jennings
Miry
Anna Bolee
Hulldine
Martin Automobile Company
Yeterday
Rose
Martin
John J Praed
Toree Low
St.0on
Merth
Palraimen
Jame Conway
Thomas Jebout
Conway
Timousine
Muhlenbere
Jacob Birkwell
West Front Street
Mefford R- Glen
Stevers
Charles ©. Smith
J. Milton Anderson
Hudson
Walter Jarvis
Simplex
Frank Linke
Studeba
Studebaker Trock
Martin Company
MT Giles
Steven Durrea
Laine and Hassan
Studebaker
Ford
Bay Sout Ford
Arthur F Smith
Buick
John J. Guilivan
Mies Anna Roffe
Ford Timon Wine
Ford Tavis
Jarod Birkwell
Harold Inderhill
Elertete Cove
Banks
Charles C. Graves
J. Graves
Douglas Martin
George F. Richi
Coachine
Pat Adame
Fire Board
Navy Camp Games Move to Aid West House
In Washington a plan lists a national congress of war and navy buildings to provide a camp area within Newse and the State. Beds and showers will be furnished in the new bivouac houses already established in Philadelphia and surrounding areas to support the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aed Navy
National Congress
Har Dewest & House
Mehincton
Niace
Newse
Sam Gives Advice on War Time Food and Labor Policy
A fragmentary war era article discusses nutrition guidance for households, how to prepare simple meals with cornmeal, and the broader labor and prisoner training policies. It references government departments, contracts, and debates on humane treatment, training, and economic aims within the wartime program.
End to Prison Labor Contracts
A 1918 reform move ends convict labor contracts in New Jersey, canceling state prison work agreements after thirty years. The policy shifts transfer duties to the Wind correctional Institute board, with contractors to adjust wages and terms. The measure aims to dismantle the convict labor system and free prisoners to various future tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searh
Commission Rentral Board
Ennervil
Leavitt Pays First Road Tax Money in County
Collector Leavitt received money from the county for road tax due January 2. The State Treasurer accepted the payment after delays, with 90 percent of the tax earmarked for back to the county and distributed to schools across the county under the state superintendent. Total payments recorded amount to 3072.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavitt
Caliior
Nathan Ittei
Union County
Sinte Treaenchan
Tenvitt Stao Naid
Tregmery
Hendyer
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Front Street
Jones
Powdenn Jones
Tentarhanen
Henn
Rossabaun Brothers
Isaac Lad Im
John Kenney‘s
Oeda
W. A. Woodruff, Swackhamer & Rint
Powlison & Jones
Charles W. McCutchen
A. E. Force Dry Goods Company
Philadelphia
Signal Corps
Army
Europe
Mal Ory
America
Ehita
Murely
Jorcy
Central Publishiing Company
North Ave
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