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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1914

Page

3

Prouty Proposes Merger Split in DC Utilities Hearing

Iowa representative Prouty urged separation of Washington Railway and Electric Company and Folomae Electric Power Company during a House hearing on a bill to fully split two linked utilities. WHF Ham, VP of the railway, backed consolidation to fix transfer issues and future growth.

Lowan Washington Rauway and Electric Company Folomae Electric Power Company House Lilstint Committee Repreentative Prouty Iowa Ham Railread Utilities Commission District of Columbia Prouty Corporation Loungel Tam Washington Railway and Hiedra Company Interstate Commerce Commission Flam Utility Commission Rockville Alexander Sitter, Inc Evans Bldg Washington, D. C

New Aero Device Proposed by Berliner for Flight

Finte Berliner the Wash sexton inventor plans a flying machine with a horizontal repeller and a small auxiliary fan to counteract torque. The device aims to avoid counter-rotating propellers by using a geared fan that opposes the lifting propeller's turning force, reducing weight and simplifying the setup.

Finte Berliner Varop Mr Berliner

Women to War on Vice Names Catts Probe Leader

Maj Sylvester announces a squad of women to investigate places suspected of aiding vice and immorality. John E Catts of the First is named to head the unit, to search for isolation of vice and other law violations. Two police officers will be named as members, with selections expected as work begins.

Maj Sylvester Qiuer John E Catts Trans Cua Serat Enon

New Hours for Bike Squad in District Police Action

Police headquarters announced new hours for bike squad patrols after complaints of use law violations. Officers will be on duty across nearly all precincts including Sixteenth and Fourteenth Streets to enforce speed and traffic rules after sunset. Officers will watch for violations and require drivers to stop within a safe distance when discharging passengers.

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Insurance Men Organize National Association of Insurance Employes

Washington workers form the National Association of Insurance Employes of the United States in the Century building with Charles A. Hartmann presiding. The group aims to protect and advance both employees and insurance companies. A business meeting is set for Saturday at 9 PM at the American Home Life Insurance building on Fifth and streets northwest.

Washington National Association For Protective Purposes National Association of Insurance Employes of United States Michael W. Sullivan Century Charles A. Hartmann American Home Life Insurance Building N.vy Mt Pleasant Hoffman Belmont St N. W Wallraff 15Th St Mt. Pleasant Business Center

District Job Extension Debated by Arkansas Rep Caraway

Representative Thaddeus Caraway of Arkansas reports two district measures aimed at distributing government employment between District residents and other states and allowing US citizens nationwide to be eligible for District commissioner. He argues half the District’s revenue comes from all Americans and urges broader, nonlocal eligibility and hiring.

Caraway Saya Thaddeus Caraway Arkansas United States District of Columbia

Padgett Case and Local Robberies Highlight Alexandria News

Thomas Padgett was held in $1,000 bond for grand jury action after a preliminary hearing on July 3 charges of cutting Horace Heflin with a razor. A home safe was stolen and broken open, with $1,000 in cash recovered, and Mrs Elizabeth H Black, a former language teacher, died at her West Street residence. An unrelated note reports Pennsylvan ia Railroad ending free market produce carriage for commuters from September 1, with a nominal charge for the service and a special car for suburban producers.

Horace Heflin Elizabeth H. Black Thomas Elliott Cottage Park Alexandria County West Street Cameron and Queen Streets William Black Pennsylvania Railroad

Five room pebble-dash house with two lots for sale

Five room pebble-dash house with electric lights and two lots. Located one minute from cars, price 2250 dollars with flexible terms. Car fare noted at five cents.

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