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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1906

Page

27

Canvass Reveals Hope For Mills In Columbia Heights

The Post surveys Columbia Heights residents about locating mills in the city and notes a majority respond positively. Many residents express support while some offer reasons for their views, reflecting cautious optimism about industrial development.

Columbia Heights Mills

Canvass Demand on Washington Mills Factories

A letter from August Peterson to The Post requests a canvass of the Columbia Heights Citizens' Association jurisdiction after endorsing the Board of Trade action inviting manufacturing concerns to locate in Washington. The proposed question asks voters to indicate support for mills and factories in the city, with results showing Yes and No totals and inconclusive candidates.

Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association Board of Trade Washington Civ Heights Citizens’ Association August Peterson City of Frederick Blodgett H. Moora Alexandria Charles H. Underwood Potomac Joan B. Sloman District of Columbia J. P. Miller Firth-Sterling Company George JL Harries Arthur E. Dowell Hilton Jacksons Cereas Aron Johns Richard P. Evans J. of Johnson W. R. Hillyer City of Washington Chefies S Bundy Ng Smyser

Washington Heights vote on manufacturing in DC city limits

The Columbia Heights Citizens' Association surveyed members on introducing factories in the District. Ninety-one favored the plan, fifty opposed, thirteen supported limited manufacturing, and one was noncommittal, with many members offering arguments for and against industrial growth in Washington.

Peterson Post Columbia Heights Washington Poe Dante Levy J. B. Cotton E. Berliner Paris A. E. Locke Leo Simmons Shoemaker George Readwig Warner Merrie Lindsey Joseph A. Burkart W. L. Wright Berlin H. Merillat Congress

Washington group votes to establish manufacturing industries

A large Washington association lists dozens of members who oppose or support factory manufacturing, with over 100 members yet to reply. The tally shows a clear majority of 40 in favor and 13 in favor with restrictions, as the Post will publish ongoing results.

W. .W. Souder Robert Talbot H. H. Bergmann M. Pilden J. 0. Lewis Harvey V. Colton H.L. Strawn Meyer Loeb J. A. Phillips F. 3. Young G. Y. Knox Dr. Dwleht J. Smith Scar Nauck James W. Stow C. A. Wills Jacob Stutz GM. Husted W.W. Bowie Ward A. Fitzsimmons Charl B. Ponda Charles T. Caldwell J. A. Wetmore A. D. Gaston John 8. Swarmstedt A. L. Harvis Jarves Lansburgh N. M. Lithe Frank H. Thomas L.E. Brunninger John Miler M. Packard A. B. Jameson L.appel W. H. Acker A. Palmer Carl Hoffman RD. Hopkins Charles H. Rouse Daniel Webster G. A. R. McNett J. Purdy Albert J. Carrico L.A. Barr C. B. Brown H. Hacon J. W. Morris J. B. Henderson H. S. Palmer F. 'T.' Lanner C. F. Thomas Herbert C. Emery Frank’g. Butts Wells H. M. Schooley Spier T. F. Galloway P. B.S Pinchback G. E. Gross C. B. Hartung CP. Stone Jeffreys L. F. Debler M. McLaughlin J. G. Townsend Alphonso Hart Bust Peterson Frederick H. Blodgett L. J. Myers J. H Gause E. B. Stocking F.ww True Dr. Alt. Redbnett H. W. Coffin Joel Hillman Daniel Money D. W. Eden A. T. Ramsay H. A. Colman M. Power W. E. Dieffenderfer T. H. Armstrong G. ¥. Fischer C. H Hall F.C. Ekinner F. H. Blodgett W. H. Wilson TI. R. Cornwell H. O. Bolle W. M. King C. W. Scott C. ¥. Jenkins P.M. , Barnes B. F. Gibbs E. Hilton Jackson Arthur E. Dowell George H. Harries William “D. Hoover Association Nd ‘Opinion W. H. Smyser Washington

National Academy of Sciences ends convention in Boston

The National Academy of Sciences wraps up its meeting after electing new members including Benjamin Peirce, W. B. Scott, and Josiah Royce, with Ostwald and Lorentz named associate members. Read papers cover classification of cidaridae, solar eclipse results, magnetization of iron, temperature standards, and biographical memoirs of Rodgers and Marsh. Next gathering set for November 20 in Boston.

National Academy of Sciences Boston Benjamin 0. Peirce Harvard University Cambridge Mass W. B. Scott Princeton X.J Josiah Royce Wilhelm Ostwald Leipzig H. A. , Lorentz Leiden Gneides A. Agassiz H. L. Clark W. W. Campbell C. D. Perrine Mli. Tupin Rees Jo. M. Crafig John Rodgers Asaph Holt George P. Marsh W. M. Dayla Theo. Gill

Republican Banquet Speakers Named by Teague Committee

The executive committee listed its banquet speakers including Warren Keifer, William Warner, Frank Brandegee, Marion Butler, J. Hampton Moore, John W. Yerkes, T. Burton, William P. Kent, Joseph Gaines, Joseph Graff, Holbean Vreeland, and Henry Adams. Mrs. John Milton Gutterman and Mrs. Charles Carlyle will attend. Darwin will join the ninth annual Eastern Pacific Education Association conference in New York from April 17 to 19.

Ives Executive Committee Warren Keifer William Warner Missouri Frank B Brandegee Connecticut Marlon Butler North Caroling J. Hampton- Moore John W. Yerkes Kentucky T. &. Burton Ohio William P. Kent Virginia Joseph H. Gaines West Virginia Joseph “V. Graff Mads Holbean, Vreeland New York Henry C. Adams Wisconsin Anntal John Milton Gstterman Charles Carlyle Darwin Eastern Pucific Education Association

April Meeting of DC WCTU Executive Committee Discusses Events

The District of Columbia Woman's Christian Temperance Union executive committee met at the W C T U Building on Sixth Street NW with President Mrs Clinton Smith in charge. Reports were given by secretaries and treasurer, letters read from national leaders, and plans announced for conventions in October. A school of methods will end April 26, a May 8 reception is planned, and joint monthly church meetings are proposed with Rev Sterling Brown. The Mount Pleasant union is to be organized, Easter sale profits reach 266.14, and debt reduction on the building remains a priority. A Japanese tea is set for April 20 in the W C T U Building.

Sixth Street District of Columbia Woman's Christian Temperance Union Sixth Street Northwest Irs Clinton Smith Snell Anacostia Shelton Riemer Grandfield Susanna M. D. Frye National Woman's Christian Temperance Union Kate Lente Stevensan Massachusetts Union Heston Hartford Conn Willams School of Methods Gilet Gradle Toll Méthadist ‘Episcopal Mount Pleasant Board of Trustees

Good roads boost rural delivery reach in expansion effort

The Post Office Department considers action to improve public roads to sustain and extend rural delivery. Congress has funded inquiries into road systems, materials, and management, with emphasis on bridges and drainage. Authorities urge systematic road upkeep, citing recent service suspensions due to muddy conditions and urging local road authorities to meet standards.

Post Office Department Cresent Congress Secretary of Agriculture United States Aig Aus Pupertadt

The Duet and Paris Sensation Open at New National

The Duet to be presented by Charles Frohman at the New National Theater Monday stars Otis Skinner in a dramatic clash of science faith and passion. The Paris sensation features a brotherly battle over a woman with a scientist and a priest vying, as Frohman also brings Julie Bonbon with Louis Mann and Clara Lipman. Major theatre offerings include His Honor the Mayor in Chicago style, a large English pony act, and a lavish vaudeville bill with Katie Barry and other acts touring to Majestic and Columbia theaters.

Charles Frohman New National Theater Otis Skinner Balck Comedie Francais Paris New York Frohman London Garrick Theater Piers Ang Pritman Fay Davis Guy Standing Flympton Belasco Messrs Shubert Louis” Mann Clara Lipman Miss Lipman Julie Bonbon New York City Mis Mann Miss Lip- Mai New York City Terspersen Hussars Columbia Theater C. E. Skinner R.M Thors Julian, Edwards Alfred E. Aarons Chicago Chicago Opera ‘House J. Clarence’ Harvey Mabel Hollins Fletcher Norton W. W. Black Genevieve ‘Tinny Love Lieb Arthur Earnest Jonn H. Pratt Wag Theater Wilde Re. Pule Watson Sulu! Swan Bybo Marlon Stanley Nettig Nelson James J. McGowan Henry Qehman al ‘Weslon George Germane Emily Santard Stella Forigey Edwin Emerson National Hmerson Eye Heratage Port Arthur Broessel Dress of All Nations Emerson Cuba Col. Roosevelt Rough Riders San Juan Santiago Castro Bolivar Buierson-ayas Dresden Saxon Chase Vadeville Katie’ Barry SBS Bulgi Emir Billy van Barnum Bailey Tircus Knight Brothers Sewtelle Misses Belmore

Fort Worth and Atlantic steamship notices and events

Fragmented OCR lists steamship and port references including Norfolk and New York connections, Boston itineraries, electric car schedules, and melodrama mentions. Names such as Washington, Granger, and Thomas appear amid garbled phrases about ships, steamer information, and theater notices.

Record of fragmentary OCR notes from April event

The readable fragments reference an organization and an April hearing or performance. Names and specifics are unclear but imply a singer or presenter and a local group preparing for an upcoming engagement in April, with possible discussions or plans noted.

Norfolk and Western Rail Schedule Highlights and Connections

Schedule notes from a Norfolk and Western and Seaboard line listing daily through sleeper connections to Jacksonville Birmingham Pinehurst and New Orleans. Mentions Washington DC arrival times from B&O and Pullman dining cars plus multiple stations and routes. Provides contact points at Fourteenth Street and New York Avenue station info and times.

Patersburg Raleigh Wilmington Columble Kggaman Jacksonville Tempa Athinta Birmingees Pensacola New Orleans Seaboard Pettan Pullman Sleeper Birmingham Bibresd Aturasted Pinehurst Norfolk Washington Dellylad- Potata Enewsitie Hattadopes Memfs New Orleans Sleshers Dati Dersy- Bille Dauray Shensndoph Bikion Pennsylvania Station Fourteenth Street New York -Avenue Pennsylvania Railroad Pittsburg Harrisburg Chicago Cincinnati Indianapolis Louisville Logis Harrisberg St Louis Sennsyevania Cleveland Toledo Detroit Pennsylvania Cassae Ashington St. Louis St Louly Nashville Enea Sng Penmevivanie Hailroad Baltimore Rally ST. Louis Express Daly Western Express Pullman Greasa Buffalo Emporium Junction Erie Rochester Rn Falls Canandaigua Niagara Falls Philadelphia New York East Zeus York Philadel Express Eneets Halroad Mereure Jr, Wood Beas We "Boyd Passegger Southern ‘Railway Loval Heersonburg Warrenton Danvills Way Flodde Carembia Envanneh Sackronville United States Harrisonburg Mantesas Brazza Warrpates News York Bod Atlanta. Express Pirsclasa Roaubes Atlanta Cetamuk Washington, Fo San Franrisco Metaphta Maemont Leesburg Nul Hluemat Twalne Waskisetes _ Bue Farrisqubere Jicb B. A Prom Hartecteane Lemebburs U Sieketa Ani Cineinnati St Louie Louseville Chiexes Virginia Hot Dave Dimink Yelington Loutaville Virginie Sanday Cheeepeake Ohio Omice Peoneylvenia Avenue Pennnslvata RR Creo ST A Fugler Melo Wes

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