Favors Secretary as Head Declares Local Legislation Not Vested in Residents
A progressive column argues for a centralized District of Columbia administration under a secretary and cabinet position, with a nine member Council of Citizens to handle local affairs under the ultimate sovereignty of Congress. It contends the national capital should be governed as part of the U S government, not by local self rule, citing constitutional limits and practical benefits of integrated oversight. The piece notes dissatisfaction with the current triad system and proposes administrative reform to improve efficiency while maintaining federal control.
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District of Columbia
United States
Congress of the
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Miles Anti Pain Pills Offer Quick Headache Relief
A vintage ad promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as remedies for pain head ache neuralgia sciatica stomach and backache. It claims nerve soothing effects with no nausea and offers a 25 dose 26 cent package with refund if no relief from Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles
Dee
B. Clair
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
Proposed territorial scheme for district government debated
The document discusses a municipal system with federal alignment, noting select features to retain and details to refine. It argues principles fit the Federal Constitution, balancing interests of the U S and District of Columbia residents, and suggests affordability compared to current costs. Washington reads August 2.
Macfarland’s Shifting View Sparks DC Government Debate
Washington letter questions whether H. B. F. Macfarland’s 1901 claim of absolute autocracy for the District of Columbia and his 1903 Fourth of July pledge to a government of the people reflect a real change or a hidden transformation. Readers are asked to harmonize these antithetical statements and identify who, if anyone, caused the shift.
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Post
District of Columbia
H. B. F Macfarland
Every- Vodjy's
Macfarland
Lincolns
Richard
Washington
Suggestions for Artesian Wells and River Source Water Plan
Correspondent proposes two water system improvements for the city. One uses river water with a supplemental system for fire, streets, and fountains to reduce reliance on pure domestic supplies. The other favors artesian wells near Georgetown to yield pure water, arguing meters should be avoided. The note includes transit and timetable details for Baltimore trips.
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Editer Post
Georgetown
Potomac
No Luck in the World Says Rev Dr George Bailey
The Rev Dr George Bailey preaches at Western Preach Church that luck does not exist and that history and experience confirm life is governed by law not chance. He cites Proverbs xi 21 and Webster definitions, arguing evil results from violated laws and destiny brings pain and punishment.
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George Bailey
Western Preach
Ee Bailey
StUil
Webster
Purify City Elimination Fight Against Vice Urged by Rev Copp
Rev Zed H Copp at Bethany Chapel urged Christians to back police in ridding Washington of vice. He called for moral renewal, arguing segregation is not planned but elimination, and urged congregants to endorse a single standard of morality and abolish the brothel.
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Zedd Copp
Bethany Chapel
Zed H Copp
Thirteenth
Copp
Washington
Heaven
Christ
Morality Crusade
Sermon endorses antinoise cleanliness crusade and city morals
Rev Dr Art es Biuthrie urged Hamline Church followers to support antinoise efforts, public cleanliness, and moral reform in Washington. He praised police for action and stressed genuine cleanup, rescue for those enslaved, and a renewed public spirit to curb vice, while noting a minor accident involving Dr Harry Hurtt and a local automobile safety concern.
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Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church
Artes Biuthrie
Guthrie
Washington
Christ
Plea Against Muzzling Dogs in Washington
Washington editor laments the muzzle law as cruel and wasteful. He notes 22,000 animals seized since June and killed for mere ownership without muzzles, questions authority to tax and regulate, and argues for humane treatment and farm respite away from city dog fighting and vivisection advocates. Washington, Aug. 1.
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Washington
White House
Crete
West
Body of Eastman Recovered After Drowning at Water Streets
Two drownings reported as Washington and Chicago deaths are noted with two bodies taken to the morgue. John Eastman a colored man aged about 60 was recovered by a police boat crew after drowning near Twenty sixth and Water streets NW late Saturday night. Margaret Mack aged 42 of 511 L Street SW and another man, Cole aged 60 of 1107 Eighth Street NW, died at their homes yesterday and were forwarded to the coroner.
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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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