High-Pressure Fire Protection Proposed for District
An annual report advocates a gravity high pressure system to protect a district area bounded by B Street to First and Eighteenth streets. Tests from a single hydrant on a 12 inch main show major advantages, with recommended $750,000 appropriation. Public schools deemed unsafe with twelve closures urged and Congress urged to fund school protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighteenth
U Streets
Fort Reno
Tennallytown
Bell Agetn
Congress
Leper's Wife to Move Into Remodeled Eastern Branch Building
Mrs. John Early will occupy her section of the remodeled brick building on the Eastern Branch as the future home for the leper and his family this morning. Workmen finished the assigned area yesterday and Mrs. Early’s furniture was moved in, with preparations for her husband’s arrival. Health official Harry C. McLean said the portion for Barry won’t be ready for a week. Once remodeling is done, the leper will leave his tent where he has been confined for weeks and take residence in the brick building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Early
Leper
Early
Harry C. McLean
Barry
Special Policeman Appointed for Naval Observatory
Special policeman for the Naval Observatory was approved by the Commissioners on the recommendation of Commander B W Hodges acting superintendent. Maj. Sylvester of Upton A Wilson appointed by Major to serve at the Observatory. Also, notices of sales and local items appear in this bulletin, including a horse whipping case and scattered commercial notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B W. Hodges
Naval Observatory
Maj. Sylvester
Upton A. Wilson
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Saks ¢ Lothes
Saks
Penna. Avenue
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Douglas Shoe Store
Washington
Penn
Aye
Daliveres
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
Barber
Ross
Glen Allen
Verginga
North
John Cussons
Glen A
Glen Allén
Belt
Qity Bulletins
Deltz Building
7Th and
F' Sts
Shorty
Manor
Regina
Virginie Bish Roe
Pyles
Othaw
Interior
Shell
Voughers
Selz
Robert Rt Berberich
Seventh Street
J. Maury Dove Company
Retail
the Post
Thie
Washington Post
Uneeda
National Biscuit
Dufty
Duffy
Arl
Matt Whisney Company
Rochester
Veel My
Suggs
Cer -Algert-L. Johnson
Jena Reny
Friedlander Bros
Duero
Bachives
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