Favors Secretary as Head of District Government
Editorial argues for a strong federal aligned District administration with a secretary for the District and a nine person Council of Citizens to advise. It stresses the Constitution limits local self government and frames reform as better administration under central control, not a new system.
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District of Columbia
United States
Congress of the
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Miles Anti-Pain Pills Offer Quick Nerve Relief
A dentalated ad praises Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills for relief from pain head ache neuralgia sciatica stomach back and other discomforts without nausea or after effects. It claims soothing nerves and eliminating pain with a 25 dose 26 cent package backed by a refund if unsatisfied. Sold by Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
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Dee
B. Clair
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
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District plans constitutional municipal reform debated
Washington August 2. Remarks discuss territoriality and a reform scheme for District of Columbia governance. Emphasizes compatibility with the Federal Constitution and potential cost savings while preserving core municipal features and improved details to fit a harmonious whole.
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Unites States
Senate
United States
District of Columbia
M. Washington
Macfarland autocracy to democracy query stirs Washington readers
Readers ask if District government shifted from an absolute autocracy in 1901 to a democracy by 1908, citing H B F Macfarland statements. They seek clarification on who, when, and how such a change occurred and whether the official’s views reflect a real transformation.
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Post
District of Columbia
H. B. F Macfarland
Every- Vodjy's
Macfarland
Lincolns
Richard
Washington
Water supply ideas for the city from the correspondent
A reader proposes an inexpensive dual system for the water supply. Use river water for nonessential needs like flushing and street maintenance, and reserve pure water for domestic use. Suggest artesian wells near the reservoir as a source of superior quality water, plus a limited meters program. Also notes Baltimore excursion fares via the electric line.
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Editer Post
Georgetown
Potomac
No Luck, Says Rev Dr Bailey at Western Preach Church
The Rev Dr George Bailey denounces luck as a mere notion and asserts all events are governed by law. He cites Proverbs xi 21 and Webster’s definition of chance, arguing evil does not occur by chance but through violated laws and inevitable penalties.
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Western Preach
Ee Bailey
StUil
Webster
Purify City Plan Urges Elimination Not Segregation
Rev Zedd Copp at Bethany Chapel urged Christians to back police in ridding the city’s vice districts. He warned segregation is not the aim, but elimination of immorality, calling for a single standard of morality and action by church and authorities.
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Zedd Copp
Bethany Chapel
Zed H Copp
Thirteenth
Copp
Washington
Heaven
Christ
Morality Crusade
Sermon Endorses Antinoise Cleanliness Campaign at Hamline
The Rev Dr. Martins Guthrie urged citywide efforts against noise, cleanliness drive, and moral reform during a Hamline Methodist sermon. He praised police for ongoing actions and urged citizens to support, restore public virtue, and help enslaved individuals toward self-respect and purity. He warned against superficial cleanups and called for decisive moral and social changes in Washington.
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Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church
Artes Biuthrie
Guthrie
Washington
Christ
Plea Against District Dog Muzzling Policy Sparks Debate
Washington editorial condemns the muzzling ordinance as cruel and bureaucratic. It argues licensed dogs are being seized and killed for minor violations, cites 22,000+ animals taken to the pound since the law’s start, and questions who has the right to impos e and enforce such measures. The piece urges humane treatment and more sensible controls. Washington, Aug. 1.
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Washington
White House
Crete
West
Body of Drowned Man Recovered in Northwest District
The body of John Eastman, a Black man, drowned near Twenty sixth and Water streets northwest late Saturday night, was recovered by the police boat Sylvester and taken to the morgue. Two other drownings were reported as Washington DC notes cited, with victims identified and coroner notified.
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Sylvester
Pyles
Heurich
al Arlington Beulies Company
Washington M Cole
Eighth Street
Northweath
Margaret Mack
L Street
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