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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1906

Page

8

Circus Gomes Today Peanuts And Pink Lemonade

Hagenbeck show arrives with vaudeville acts replacing the parade. The full circus with three rings features lions elephants tigers and other animals, plus bands, tents, and a free show following the parade at Fifteenth and H streets northeast.

Carl Hagenbeck Circus Neople Atock Fifteenth Hoster Lukes Carl Hazenbeck St. Louis Hagenbeck Africa James de Wolf H Streets

Shylocks Urged in Public Hearing on Usury Legislation

Opposer of new legislation blames borrowers as money sharks and ten percenters at a public hearing on Senate and House bills to make usury a misdemeanor. Former District Attorney Henry Davis says no benefit to borrowers if the law passes. a damaging claim follows. Catherine Roth awarded 200 damages against the District of Columbia for property damage tied to a police precinct stable. Auditors report condemnation of parts of Little estate for Lelorama Avenue linking Nineteenth Street to Connecticut Avenue NW. damages paid to fee owner. Red Cross secretary Magee notes an additional 510,01 was cabled for famine relief in Japan, raising total 2001 with 150,000 raised by the Christian Herald. Rittenhouse Street extension hearings set for next Wednesday at City Hall for land value and appraisals. jury sworn yesterday to view land next Monday.

Henry Davis Senate House Davis Distret Catherine Roth District of Columbia Circuit Court No 1 Justice Anderson Fifth Street Second Precinct Sta Hon L. H David Joseph W. Cox Little Estate Garrigan John Little Sarah L Little Lelorama Avenue Ninteenth Street Connecticut Avenue Charles L Magee American National Red Cross State Department Japan Christian Herald of New York Rittenhouse Street Ghevy Chase Circle

Pastor Russell to Speak at Belasco on April 2

An item invites readers to hear Pastor Russell at Belasco on April 2 at 3pm. A separate note reports a rare Abyssinian zebra at the National Zoo was accidentally killed while freeing its head from a wire fence Wednesday afternoon. The zebra had been a gift from Ras Mackennen, ruler of Harrer Province.

National Zoo Ras Mackennen Harrer

Commissioner cites funds delay for paving repairs

Commissioner Macfarland explains lack of funds delays pavement repairs. He notes 1.4 million of 3.8 million square yards are fifteen years old and 0.9 million over eighteen years. From 1888 to 1892, 2.8 million was spent, an average of 60 000 yearly. Congress has funded cited repairs at 200 000 annually, last year asked for 300 000 but denied.

Macfarland Bo HL Warner Factorland Mccfarland Congress

Canal Dike Plan Triggers Waterfront Lease Termination

Engineer Commissioner announces a proposed four foot high stone dike along the James Creek Canal to curb floods and support sewage disposal. Leases on water fronts along the canal will end July 1, with a $7,300 appropriation sought. The project may cost about $35,000 and requires moving the sand yard east by the Anacostia River.

N Street James Creek Washington Notreet G Street Anagostia

Fire safety push for theaters and fairs on permits

Wire Chief Bell urged Commissioners to amend building regulations for theaters halls and places of amusement with stages and movable scenery to cover all booths with a fire resisting solution and treat decorations flags. He also proposed referrals to the fire department before permit issuance for fairs bazaars and festivals for inspection.

Bell

Lecture Postponed and Local Advertisements Highlight City Bullets

The National Geographic Society lecture by Sargen Wyman on United States disease invasion protection at the National Rifles Armory is postponed. Meanwhile Navy Yard area businesses promote a crab feast, Loeffer's sausage, Velati's oil, Hartung's ice cream, and local groceries, with assorted ads and notices across Baltimore.

National Geographic Society National Rifles Armory Sargen Wyman United States Navy Yard Exchange Loeiffer A. Loeffie

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