Chamber of Commerce Faces Public Office Dilemma
The Chamber of Commerce debates political involvement while awaiting the 15th, noting no letter from President Tat requesting help in selecting a commissioner. Worthington’s resolution on avoiding national politics is sustained, and the committee on law and legislation recommends continuing the present presiding system to supervise municipal departments.
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Chamber of Commerce
Busineas
Ust
Tat
Chamber of Commerce adopts pay rise and spending curb
The Chamber of Commerce directors unanimously adopt a resolution urging Congress to raise federal employee pay in the District by 323 percent and to curb committee expenditures. The audit report notes past misuses and calls for tighter control, with a new emergency committee and reporting requirements.
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Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Cart of Directors
Chamber of Omnameics
Washgton
Ir Lisner
Willan FH Shai
Motes Bs
Shannon
Naieman
Uch
Ale Bitte
House
Mmitte
J Calahan Thomas Grant
Willum Shannon
Mages Iwato
Wocoa
Otter
Lisner
L Neon
Lambert
Carus
Dillon Arthur W Hall
Pos Halligan
Oliver C
Hine Layton
J McGhle
Meee Rovert
M McLennan
Anthony Malone
Reboert_ Montague Luke & Murtauh
G Warrela
Elks plan two night minstrel show in Washington Lodge
Washington Lodge of Elks prepares a Christmas minstrel party to be held in the club hall on December 9 and 10. Fred Mersheimer is chairman with Joseph Freed as secretary and Jana Holland as stage manager. Henry Thomas handles ticket distribution. Elks performers include Thaples Fo Myers Melville Hensey Box Roderick Dana C Holland John Orman Stephen Plaut Harry Latmer Dennis Connell and more. Dr Frank Gibson will be featured among the introductions.
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Washington Lodge of Elks
Howsa Thursand
Fred Mersheimer
Joseph Freed
Jana
Holland
Kirlee Ho Utermehle
Henry Thomas
Elks
Thaples Fo Myers Melville Hensey Box
Roderick and
Dana C Holland
John Orman
Stephen Plaut
Harry Latmer
Dennis Connell
Thomas Murray
James Clinton
Frank Gibson
Commended for Bravery in New Orleans Storm
Secretary of the Treasury commends TC Understall for personal bravery in saving the captain and a woman from the wrecked vessel during a severe storm near New Orleans on September 20. The cutter crew battled heavy seas and winds to reach life-prayers and rescue those in danger.
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Treasury
Revenue Cutter Service
New Orleans
Temptingly Low Opening Prices at Schwartz & Pelzman Tailors
Tempting opening prices advertised for Schwartz & Pelzman Reliable Tailors at 605-507 Seventh Street. The ad touts souvenir prices and low costs on services and garments, inviting tailoring patronage with bold but unclear phrasing and price references such as 25 and 2y.
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Schwartz & Pelzman Reliable Tailors
Seventh Street
Speedway Trials Draw Large Crowd For Washington Carnival Prep
More than 200 horses worked at the Speedway in Washington for the second unofficial matinee prep to the horse carnival. Superintendent McCaully earned praise for clearing the track. Key riders including Capt Kelly and Dr Farnahough demonstrated skill at the Benning track jumps. Glidewood led a swift pace in a tight finish over Robin Hood and other fast rivals. Officials expect bigger crowds for Saturday’s matinee and plan to name judges like Gen Clarence Siwards and O D Shank as the carnival approaches. The December 11 event in the National Capital is anticipated.
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Barnes
Washington
Speedway
Washington Post
Road Drivers’ and Riders Association
Automobilista
Pedestrans
Race Cours
McCaully
Benjamin F McCaully
Benning
Byarda
Capt Kelly
Woc Hazun
Dr Farnahough
Catherine M
Opt Kelly
Virginia Maywan Bir Hazenayy
Gen Miles
Urash
Glidewood Fine
J . Gheen
Glidewood
Robin Hood
John Jarvins
Harry Madden
George Goodacre
Buckshot
Dr Collins
Bedford Boy
Mr Claspy
Atp and
Tuck
Gildewood
Sister Margaret
Trotter
Gargea Happy Steve
Harry Haight
J C Keefe
Josephine
Harry Daly
Tied Tock
Edward Daniels
Alma
John Hall Gollpebble
A_D Powell
Swan Manuella
E # Hall
G G Patton
Pat
Maj Gearse S Aimes
New York
Evest
Hore Stow
Bly Trotter
Rene Spaz
Clarence Siwards
Omcs
O D Shank
Philadelpha
DeGraw
Saylor
Horac
Defends Dr Hasbrouck in medical operation case
Attorney Frank D Blackistone argues Dr Edwin M Hasbrouck was justified in performing exploratory surgery on the daughter of Clarence I Ronsaville after multiple physicians and parental consent. The trial court decision found no debt due to Hasbrouck, with Judge Strider ruling the plaintiff not entitled to recovery though praising the operation's skill.
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Edwin M Hasbrouck
Municipal Cout
Clarence I Ronsaville
Atta
Ronsayne
Frank D Blackistone
Hasbrouck
Hasurouck
Itz
Algo
Judes Strider
Man Falls At Timon Station Fractures Nose
William Leah, 75, of 18 Harvard Street Northeast, reportedly slipped and fractured his nose while stepping on a curb near Timon Station last night. He was admitted to Casualty Hospital.
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Timon Station
William Wi Leah
Harvard Street
Lesh
Handbook Cases Probed as Rogues Plead Guilty in Court
A Police Court session opened with about a dozen handbook cases pending. Cheries Bees pleaded guilty to the second count after withdrawing a prior plea through his attorney James A. O Shea. Wiles was remanded for a doctor’s certificate on constitutional ailment, possibly influencing sentence by Judge Kimball Filijah Johnson. Charles Beast’s case followed. Scott, accused of betting, appeared with Johnson as witness. Juror Caomoes suffered indigestion, and proceedings paused until morning. Attorney Campbell Curington warned of potential disclosures on police methods.
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Biber
Altoxing
Ralph Given
Cheries Bees
Throwen
James A. O Shea
Yester- Day
Caomoes
Campbell Curington
Scottt
Juvenile Court Hears Dog Collar Theft Tale
In a brief juvenile court session Judge DeLacy handles a curious case involving Ashton Garrett and a stolen dog collar. A color boy confessed to stealing the collar to avoid trouble, then offered information leading to the real thief. The judge placed the true culprit on probation and ordered repayment to the owner.
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Milan
Judge DeLacy
Ashton Garret
G Street
Margaret Brown
Ture
Pulang
DeLacy
Kansas
Former Policeman Found Dead In Room In Washington
Coroner Nevitt ruled the death an accidental gas incident in the room of George W Greer a former policeman and government clerk in the Panama Canal service at Mrs Heenan 9 K Street NW. Found by boarder Maria Campbell after a strong odor was detected. Greer a Virginia native aged 43 had joined the city police in 189? and no relatives could be located.
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Nevitt
George W Greer
Panama Canal Service
Heenan
K Street
Misa Maria Campbell
Holls
Greer
New hotel Madison planned near Potomac Park
Harold A. Lewis announces construction of the Hotel Madison at Pennsylvania Avenue and Eighteenth Street NW, near Potomac Park. The six story gray brick Spanish Renaissance building will have 137 rooms, 47 baths, sun parlor on the roof, and modern amenities with a $2.5 million total cost. Streetscapes include entrances on Eighteenth and Pennsylvania avenues and proximity to the White House, state departments, and cultural institutions.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Eighteenth
H Streets
Harold A Lewin
H Street
Highteanth Street
Park Reservation
American Security and ‘Trust Company
Lew
Potomac ‘Park
Washington
Eighteenth Street
Ton Lredteenth Street
Potomac Park
Lewis
Groum
Lighteenth Street
Wiite House
State War and Sars Department
Panama Canal Commission
Anit
Army and Navy
University
Cokmoy
Corcoran Art Gallery
Tureau
American
James Sacison
Fouth
United States
Weather Conditions From December 1892 Washington Report
The Weather Bureau notes a weakening central disturbance over eastern Nebraska and rain in the Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri valleys with light rains in the central Northwest. Temperatures fall only in the Dakotas. snow expected Thursday in Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys. various regional winds and temperatures described for the Atlantic, Great Lakes, and Gulf coasts with moderate to brisk northerly winds and cooler spells in the upper Midwest and lake regions.
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LS Dept of Agriculture
Washington
Weetarn Barometric Deptaizion
Nebraska
Pitine
Aussouri
Arkansis
Tha Lake
Gho Valley
Atlantic Suntea
Maine
New England
Dakotas
Wlidie Missouri
Taka
Upper
She
Ohio Valley
Onla Ney
Jake Repos
Middle Gulf States
Atlantic States
Rocky Mountains
Missouri
Missiussypi Yatiosa
Upper Lake Region
Lake Rergion
Misntanippt
East Gulf Coast
Florida
Lakes
Western Superior
Apartment Robbery Reported by Mark Kinney
Mark Kinney of the Brunswick reports to Inspector Boardman that his apartment was entered yesterday afternoon. A black leather bar containing checks for ZAG and cash totaling 355 and 22 were stolen. Kinney had stopped payment on the checks and asked for efforts to locate the thief. A duplicate key is suspected to have been used.
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Mark Kinney
Brunswick
Inspector Boardman
Br Kinney
Auer
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