Refund for Builders Appropriation Sought by Commissioner
Commissioner Macfarland proposes a Congress deficiency appropriation to reimburse Washington builders and contractors who applied for building permits before July 16 but were charged the old 31 for each permit after the new rates took effect. At least four builders paid excess fees. one case involved James L Parsons who filed July 9 but received July 16 and paid 360 instead of 301. The board voted to seek reimbursement and notification to affected parties.
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Macfarland
Washington
Mactorland
Congress
James L Parsons
Persons
Pargona
Jim
Morns Hacker
Ang
Kelly
Parsons
MacTarland
Boura T
Par Sons
Water Bureau Changes at District Department
W o McFarland, superintendent, urged commissioners to reshuffle digging department posts. Proposals include MF Roste as watchman, Doolin deceased, Dale Martin as steam engineer replacing Boyle, Ros Huyck as assistant steam engineer replacing Schlosser. Boyle, with 20 years service, to move to a suitable position. Schlosser nine years at pumping station, Huyck nine years with department.
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W O McFarland
District Water Department
Dig Department
MF Roste
Bnghtwond
Regersoll
Martin Doolin
Harry &Chlosser
Boyie
Ros. Huyck
Schlosser
McFarland
Boyle
Water Department
Mir Schlesner
Hayek
Department
Whitaker to monitor District smokestacks after repeated nuisance
District official Whitaker will watch the smokestacks of the District building for repeated smoke emissions after a recent incident that saw dense black smoke for sixteen minutes from the chimaera site marble structure. The superintendent was warned to avoid a further offense as officials discuss compliance with emission rules. Meanwhile debates continue over medical inspection funding for school children and district health office concerns on related legislation.
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Whitaker
Acton
Jose
Wacfarland
Chumneya
Ryperntendant
Compassioner Macfirland
Casex
Baird of Education
Moodward
District Health Office
Convention dates changed for railway commissioners meeting
Secretary Connclly of the National Association of Railway Commissioners announced yesterday that the next annual meeting will be held in this city starting November 16, instead of October 1 as previously planned. A mail vote on the question was taken.
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Dets
Connclly
National Association of Railway Commissioners
Tuberculosis Hospital changes and local notices
Resignation of Miss A Fo Mac Donald as matron at the Tuberculosis Hospital is accepted by the commissioners on Dr P G Smith’s recommendation, with Mrs i E Bernsdorff appointed in her stead. Also mentions spring water purity claim by Dr HB, and local ads for tea coffee and beverages from J T D Pyles’ stores.
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A Fo MacDonald
Tuberculosis Hospital
P G Smith
I E Bernsdorff
HB Bc
Donel
Phons Mata
Rosenfelds
Charity group ends drive for summer outings fund
John soy wason of the Board of Associated Charities announces that money has been received to fund Camp Good Will, car rides, and day excursions for needy children and their mothers. No further contributions are necessary as plans for this year can be carried out. The committee thanks all supporters for their assistance and cooperation.
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John Soy Wason
Board of
Associated Charities
Qumf
Church Opposes Theater Near Capitol Street
Protest by Rev E Marshall pastor of North Capitol Methodist Episcopal Church against a proposed moving picture theater on North Capitol Street near K Street opposite the church. The church official board voted unanimously to oppose the opening, citing proximity to Blake School and residence neighbors. Commissioners hold the protest under consideration.
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North Capitol Street
K Street
North Capitol Methodist Episcopal Church
E. Marshall
Marshall Seld
Blake School
Residemca Neignbor
Ommisalonera
Typhoid Workmen Complaint Over Georgetown Cemetery
A letter to commissioners claims careless grading of the old Georgetown cemetery at Thirty Fourth Street and Volta Place spread typhoid last summer. It urges fumigation and proper handling of disinterred remains, with calls to notify health officials and forbid further disinterments.
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Georgetown
Thirty Fourth Street
Volta Place
Snowden Ashford
Mfr Ashiod Saya
Vones
S Wall
Poor aim saves his life at 64 M street northeast
Leroy Cain four years old a carpenter residing at 64 M street northeast fired a revolver at his head but the shot misfired and wounded nothing serious. Despondent over his mother’s death he told police he was driven to the act by grief. He was seized by officers South and Waist at his home and taken to the police station to await arraignment in police court.
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Leroy Cain
Hifth
Calin
Clint
Bnd
Van Camp's Milk versus Condensed Milk Economics
A persuasive 1920s style appeal argues that Van Camp's evaporated milk offers better value than condensed milk. It claims evaporated milk costs 6 cents per quart when reduced, notes higher sugar content in condensed products, and advises buyers to demand Van Camp's from dealers, highlighting butterfat and solids retained. It ends with a note about 16-ounce cans costing 10 cents and larger cans being cheaper.
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van Camp
Burial Today for Rev Dr John George Butler
Funeral services for the Rev Dr John George Butler, longtime pastor, will be held this afternoon at Luther Gate Memorial Church. The body lies in state from 2 until 4, with services following. among officials slated as honorary pallbearers are George Haneal, Charles Shepard, and W J Showalter, with active pallbearers including T F Randolph and J Graham. Burial will follow at the church grounds.
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John George Butler
Luther Mate Memorial
Butler
Pl Hennighausen
Baltimore
Fuller
John Chester
Luren
Frank Guland
Dayton
Ohio
Luther Trang
St Mark Lutheran Church
John Weldley
Church of the Reformation
George Haneal
Charles Shepard
W J Showalter
Alexander Scott
Knute Nelson
Winnesota
Finckel
Ho Sirown
T F Randolph
J Graham
W_T. Dries
W Callahan
Lromwell
Swainsell Miion Woollsorth
Tracked by Train in Car Yard Accident
William Conningham, 28, of Cherrydale Virginia, was struck while crossing near Old Dorm at Georgetown University. He walked behind a Great Dark car and was hit by a dinky engine pulling freight cars traveling toward Washington, thrown several yards, then placed on the engine and taken to Washington.
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William Conningham
Cherrydale
Georgetown
Conniingham
Dormawn
Cherryd
T Mc Cunningham
Washington
March Concert Program Highlights Operatic and Dance Pieces
Excerpts listed include The Daughter of the Regiment and Peggy from Paris with other items such as The Whistler and His Dog and Cuban Danzas. The program credits Tyrrell for arrangements and mentions Loraine Pry among the arrangers, with a March date implied.
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Caban Dansan
Dante
Comte
Peggy
Paris
Burglar Berry Arrested After Second Load of Loot
Richard Berry, labeled a persistent burglar, was caught after leaving a house with more stolen items. Police recovered loot, including a box bearing Charles E Lockwood’s address. Berry, held on $1000 bond, pleaded not guilty before the grand jury.
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Richard Berry
JW Pierson
JW Elie
Charles E Lockwood
H Street
Berry
Edward Massey
Collision on New Jersey avenue and H street cars injure rider
A southbound New Jersey avenue car and an H street car collided near New Jersey avenue and H street northwest. Miss Margaret Fitzgibbons sustained a serious diagnosis and was taken home. Motorman I B Whitley and conductor F B Trompson operated the New Jersey avenue car while William Giddings and WH Glasscock ran the H street car. Both trains were reranded with only broken glass as damage.
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New Jersey Avenue
H Street
Margaret Fitzgibbons
Ninth Street
Whitley
F B
Trompson
William Giddings
WH Glasscock
Broadbent Sues Catton to Dissolve Laundry Partnership
James F Broadbent former Imperial Laundry owner sues James 8 Catton former Empire Steam Laundry owner to dissolve their partnership amid alleged business misconduct. Justices to hear argument Friday. attorney for the plaintiff Q H Alward represents the case.
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James F Broadbent
Imperial Laundry
James 8 Catton
Empire Steam Laundry
Broadbent
Q H Alward
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Colra
Pennsylvania Ave
Saka & Gompeny
Seventh Street
Underwood
Marvel
Miden
Flefwiuters Hented
Underwood Typewriter Company, Inc
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Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street
FR. W
Sant Voy
Gadun Home Ice Cream Co. Corp
Edone North
Andeavet
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
New York
la. Ave
N.W
Lansburgh
Tharp
Waprebrehive
Potomac Electric Power
14Th St. NW
Free! Isoaklet
Economy Co-Operative Society
Ste St
Randle Highlands
Us$ Realty Co
Keeley
Kerley
North Capitol
District of Columbia
Meryland
the Sunday Post
Mr. Parsons
Water Bureau
Engine House
Allen
Ariington Bottling Co
A. Muddiman & Co
Mumec Outings Committee
Church
Louis Pasteur
DR. Butler
al Cemetery
Willam Cunningham
Cherrydale, Va
15Th U. S. Cavalry Band
Fort Servand
George F. Tyrrell
Rolfe
Ohmre
Tyrrell
Danlzertt
Tyrrell Loraine
Pry
U. S. Soldiers’ Home Band
Sohn
M. Zimmermann
Mareh
Souxa
Cee Grand Fantania
Verdi
Suppe Nevin
Gruenwald
Dalbey
Waits
Ros
Marine Band
Capitol
William HL. Saniglmann
Soldiern
von Blon
Robespierre Liteon
Wdyt
Naxetren
Nevin Qb
Anona” Welinley
Rizoletto
The
Wagner Santelmann
Galop
Washington Post Co
the Daily and Sunday Post
Hum
Gade
District Supreme Court
Bex
Pittsburg
A. Eberly’s Sons
St. N.W
Friedlander Bros
Burchell
N.W. Burchell
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