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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1906

Page

19

Protect the Chicks Impossible to Stop Easter Sales

President Snow and Humane Society agents crackdown on live chick sales as Easter souvenirs. Cruelty evidence remains scarce but selling chicks is not outlawed, yet awareness and sales drop as parents and dealers rethink their harm. Snow warns buyers and dealers that neglect or cruelty will be punished.

Snow Little Birds Ag The Humane Society Dea Ltte Mr Snow

Hats for Spring Wear From Saks and Karlton Lines

Men’s hats for spring with emphasis on style and value. Saks Special Hats lead at $2, Karlton Hats at $3.50, offering Derbys and Soft Hats in black gray and other shades. Karlton blocks praised. variation across lines promises satisfaction beyond cost.

Saks Karlton Washington

Real estate expert testifies on benefits from Eleventh Street extension

William B. Turpin, local broker, told the Eleventh street assessment jury that properties not fronting the extension received limited benefits, generally 0 to 3 percent, with larger corner lots benefiting fully. He estimated overall tract gains near 3⁄4 percent except on Thirteenth street frontage, and noted grading allowances for elevated land. Herbert W. Porter described past purchases on Whitney avenue and related trades, while Norman Lansbury, a broker, offered no testimony. The panel adjourned to reconvene later as more witnesses are expected.

William B. Turpin Eleventh Street Florida Avenue Roanoke Street Sacrman Turpin Thirteenth Street Herbert W. Porter Porter Whitney Avenue Fourteenth Street Norman L. Lansbury Lansbury Lea Simmons

DC Comissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Gambling Proposal

The Commissioners announced a public hearing for Wednesday at 1 o'clock to prohibit gambling betting bookmaking and pool selling in the District of Columbia. Indications point to a determined effort to secure an unremovable report to Congress on the proposed measures.

Billingham District of Columbia Congress

Will Not Vacate Street Adversely Reported

The Commissioners recommended against vacating Forty first street between Warren and Yuma Streets. They cited the 1896 dedication for public use and the street’s role in district development. Closing it would injure adjacent property interests and hinder continued subdivision growth between Yuma Street and River Road.

Forty-first Street Warren Yuma Babcock House Nebraska Avenue Yuma Street

Fire Escape Law Enforcement Delayed by Inspector Shortage

Engineers report district fire escape law will take time to implement with 1500 plus buildings affected. Only two inspectors can notify about three buildings per day, delaying active operation for eight months. Owners may suggest escape locations and designs, with wider latitude to meet safety needs.

Ie Building Department Biddle Engineer Department

Building Permits Reported by Inspector Ashford

Building permits issued yesterday include James A. Budd for a two-story brick dwelling at 2995 Sixth Street Northwest with architect W Sydney Phinney and estimated cost $4,500. Also approved for Yo First M. Be Chath of Petworth a brick church at Eighth End Shepherd Alreet, architect William J. Patoer, builder George G. Cough, estimated cost $7,500. Contains miscellaneous city notices and local advertisements mixed with public notices.

Ashford James A. Budd Sixth Street W. S'dney Phinney M. Be Chath Petworth Eighth Shepherd Alreats Wiliam J. Patoer George G. Cough

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