Favors Secretary as Head Declares Local Legislation Vested in Nation
A public column proposes replacing district self-government with a U S secretary for the District and a nine member council of citizens to manage municipal affairs under federal oversight. It argues the District exists mainly for the federal government and that better administration requires centralization with advisory local input.
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Advisory Council of Citizens
District of Columbia
United States
Congress of the
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pain Relief Promise From Miles Anti-Pain Pills
A vintage ad promises relief for headaches neuralgia sciatica and stomach and back pains by soothing nerves without nausea or after-effects. It touts a 25 dose package for 26 cents from Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana and offers a druggist refund if no help.
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Miles
Dee
B. Clair
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
Constitutional scheme for District of Columbia government
The text argues for a federal senate confirmed plan to reorganize the District of Columbia government. It envisions minimal changes to existing municipal structures, with improvements from experience, aiming to harmonize with the Federal Constitution while keeping costs low and serving the people in Washington and the nation. August in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unites States
Senate
United States
District of Columbia
M. Washington
Macfarland Antithetical Statements Spark DC Government Debate
Washington letter writer demands clarification of H B F Macfarland's views on District governance. Questions compare his 1901 claim of absolute autocracy with 1903 rhetoric of government by the people, asking who, when, and how the shift occurred and whether the district remains responsible to citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
District of Columbia
H. B. F Macfarland
Every- Vodjy's
Macfarland
Lincolns
Richard
Washington
Artesian Wells Suggested for City Water Supply
Correspondent proposes artesian wells near the reservoir above Georgetown as a source of pure water for the city. A supplemental river system for fire protection flushing and nonessential uses is also urged. The writer argues meters should be avoided if possible and notes transit times and excursion prices mentioned in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editer Post
Georgetown
Potomac
No Luck in the World Says Reverend Bailey at Western Preach
The Rev Dr George Bailey declares luck does not govern life, arguing that history and experience prove all is under law. He cites Proverbs xi 21 and Webster on chance, insisting evil does not happen by chance but through violated law and inevitable penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bailey
Western Preach
Ee Bailey
StUil
Webster
Purify City Elimination Not Segregation of Social Evil
Rev. Zed Copp at Bethany Chapel urged Christians to aid police in cleansing the city’s questionable districts. He rejected segregation and called for elimination of vice, delivering resolutions demanding a single standard of morality and the end of the brothel to protect future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zedd Copp
Bethany Chapel
Zed H Copp
Thirteenth
Copp
Washington
Heaven
Christ
Morality Crusade
Washington Preacher Urges Cleanliness Morals Antinoise Campaigns
Sermon at Hamline Church by Rev Dr. Gartes Biuthrie praises antinoise, cleanliness, and antivirs efforts led by authorities. He urges true cleaning, support for rescue of those enslaved, and a public push for higher morals, urging Christian participation to improve Washington. Also notes Dr Harry Hurtt injured when steering gear failed and car struck a terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamline Church
Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church
Artes Biuthrie
Guthrie
Washington
Christ
Hurtt
Harry Hurtt
H Street
Jnst
Plea Against Muzzling Dogs By District Residents
Washington citizens protest the Roosevelt dog muzzling ordinance in force since June. They question authority to seize and euthanize licensed dogs, argue few dogs are vicious, and condemn cruelty while calling for more humane treatment and an end to mandatory muzzles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Crete
West
Body of John Eastman Recovered After Drowning
The body of John Eastman, colored, drowned at Twenty sixth and Water streets northwest late Saturday night, was recovered yesterday by the police boat Sylvester crew. It was removed to the morgue. Two more drownings were reported as Washington M Cole and Margaret Mack died suddenly at their homes. both bodies were moved to the morgue and the coroner notified.
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John Eastman
Sylvester
Pyles
Heurich
al Arlington Beulies Company
Washington M Cole
Eighth Street
Northweath
Margaret Mack
L Street
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