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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1911

Page

4

Bill on transfer act discussed by Mauri idetha Chamber

District commissioners may approve or veto a citizens bill prepared by the Mauri idetha Chamber of Commerce Board of Trade for Congress action. A mass meeting is set for September 18 to lay plans, with talks to Senator Works and Representative Johnson to coordinate the campaign areas. Chairman Charles W. Dart said they will confer with Senator Wo next week to finalize action. The bill approved by

Congress Citimena Mauri Idetha Chamber of Commerce Board Ftnas Teenator Johnson Charles, W. Dart Wo Ie

New York Public Service Order Prompts Transfer Precedent

Debate centers on a proposed universal transfer system as in New York where a passenger may ride from any point within the metropolis. Senator Works and Representative Johnson urge legislative action to mirror that precedent, arguing the measure may set a sweeping standard for the Darr administration. The public service committee faces pressure to require carriers to implement universal transfers beginning January 4.

New York Carr Cortinles Imetropolis Companite New Public Service

Italian in chase fires at youth during street quarrel

Rocco Filippone, 29, an Italian of 816 Eighth Street Southeast, sought Turks on Eighth Street between D and E Streets and fought Harry Davis, 15, of 716 Eighth Street Southeast. After a pursuit by Fifth Precinct officers, he was captured with a revolver hidden under his coat and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.

Rocco Filippone Eighth Street Fifth Precinct Harry Davis Filippone Davis Filippond Criea Jukes and Moffet

Automobile World Opens New White Marble Showroom

The Motor Supply Show holds an informal opening at 128 Connecticut Avenue Northwest in a new white marble building. Manager W Elkins Reed leads the venture with Shevella-Duryea models on display. Also notes Ford production gains, a future San Francisco to Los Angeles auto service, and obituaries for John H Saunders.

Connecticut Arernue W. Elkins Reed Reed New York T. la Mer Jackson Ford Motor Company Highland Park San Francisco Los Angeles Cava Garford Jorge Frisco

Taft to receive district improvement push from chambers

The Washington Post reports Taft will get a unified push from the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade for district improvements. A joint committee will present concrete forms for requested actions and the executive committee will consider an audience today. Proposals include continued general appropriations, a public utilities commission, park system upgrades, a stadium for drills, teachers retirement, and pension fund measures.

Pegponea Chamber ‘of’ Commerce and Board of ‘Rade Washington Post Yeatarday Hat” Preatient Patt. Cofftenplatés Congress Neds Angong Chamber of ‘Commerce and Board of Trade Taft Chamber of Commerce Pees Park Commission Kaphasam

14 000 Aid Pension Bill Promoted by Police Association

At a Metropolitan Police Association meeting held at the Pythian Temple more than 14 000 signatures were gathered on petitions urging legislation for a police and firemen pension bill. A Turner and Rev P Murphy spoke, and a post meeting buffet was provided by a committee including George Sellers and W G Stott. Next Monday at the police court the annual election of officers will occur with candidates listed for president, vice president, secretaries, treasurer, trustees, and election judges.

Metropolitan Police Association Pythian Temple A. Turner Rev P. Murphy George Sellers W. G. Stott C. P C. &. Dalrymple C. L. Plemmons J. R. Hood Nady Kelly C. E. Showalter

Young physician honored as Emergency Hospital superintendent

Dr. Harry S. Lewis, a budding District physician living at 811 street NW, is elected superintendent of Emergency Hospital to replace Dr. K. B. Magruder. A George Washington University Medical School graduate of 1910, he returns to duty today after a year on the hospital staff and a period in private practice.

Herry S. Lewis Harry 5. Lewis Youngeat Ensign Toapital KB. P. Magruder Lewis I Street George, Washington W. F. McLaughlin Emergency Wat

Women Autoists In Crasean Incident

Mrs John C McLaughin wife of Potomac Electric Power Company chief and her mother Mrs R Thorn were shaken after an electric automobile was struck by a Union Janefer wagon at New Hampshire Avenue and U Street NW. The wagon pole damaged the car woodwork but the women escaped serious injury by acting quickly and moving away from the loaded horses. They returned home to 1797 Kilbourne Street Northwest.

John C. McLaughin Potomac Electric Power Company R. Thorn Union ‘Janefer Company New Hampshire Avenue Sind U7 McLaughlin Kilbourne Rotth- West

City Bulletin Advertisement Fragments From Theatre Listings

Fragmented OCR reads like a city bulletin with theatre times and venues. Notes mention Barrymore and The Taxi Gite with showtimes around 8:15 pm and 2:18 2:35 pm. Mentions Imperiale theatre, Patron Conger and a local wagon service. Contains garbled text and partial venue names, suggesting a schedule of performances and public notices.

O Barrymore

Mrs Bettie Fugitt Dies in Maryland Home

Mrs Bettie Dade Fugitt wife of Nathaniel B Fugitt died last night at Oak Lodge Maryland, at the home of Mrs William E Wall. She was a descendant of Maryland families and mother of Donald C Fugitt formerly of Washington and Hawser port official Carrol Jt of 1468 Rhode Yard northwest. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1:30 in the Church of Ghjeer with Rev Dr Hen Linbg Nelms officiating.

Bettie Fugitt Bettie Dade Fugitt Nathaniel B. Fugitt Oak Lodge William E. Wall Fugitt Mary Donald C. Pugitt Washington Hawwepser Port Los Angeles Cal Carrol J.tt Rhode Yatund Avenue Eleck Church of Thin City D. Hen Linbg Nelms

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