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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1908

Page

4

Plan for gradual city sectionClearance near Destret Building

The city plans a cautious, gradual transformation of a near Destret Building area to avoid displacing residents. Maj. Sylvester and Commissioner Macfarland explain the government will purchase squares around major avenues and enact measures that protect residents while reshaping the district. Public safety and community safeguards will guide future actions.

Pennsylvania Maj Sylvester Macfarland

Frigid Wave Subside as Warmer Weather Persists

Readings show yesterday near normal to mild with high of 64 degrees. Forecasters warn a harsher winter may approach, noting stronger animal shelters and increased food stores along the Atlantic coast while birds migrate south in apparent signs of cooler months ahead.

Atlantic Old Boreas

Land Titles Discussed by U S Land Commission

The District meeting of the land title commission heard Attorney General Bonaparte Secretary of War Wright Senator Scott and Commissioner Macfarland discuss DOJ data since the June meeting. A definite conclusion on the report to Congress may be reached at any further meeting this month.

United States Fhve Bonaparte Wright Scott Senate Committee On Macfarland Department of Justice Congress

Country Heavy Loser Treat Contrasts 1908 Revenue Report

Treasury report shows 1908 revenues 53.07 million below expenditures, reversing the prior year’s surplus, with overall revenues still the year’s highest except 1907. Gold stock rose while gold certificates grew, per Charles H. Treat’s annual 1908 Treasury summary.

Charles H. ‘Treat United States The Treasury

Congress Likely To Let Railways Fight Interstate Supervision

Senator Gallager said Congress may not aid District street railways over Interstate Commerce Commission supervision. He noted the ICC will handle railway matters with a three‑member panel, while District commission involvement remains limited. No major legislation expected this session due to Senate turnover and vacancies.

Tt Lonks Congress Oprinstona Railway Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Gallager Senate District Committee Tse Dallinger Senate Long Tlanghrough Tiles

Warehouses Told Proper Packing of Fruit Needed

Dr. Wiley warns shippers to cool fruit and dairy products immediately after picking and avoid freezing. Expert talks on cold storage, with demonstrations of a new cold-storage car to test in California and Florida, and notes on careful packing and handling by bakers and carriers.

Warvey Wiles Mary KE. Ponnington Agricutta Department G. Tarot Powell Agricultural Department J. A. Rogers Daily Division S.J. Dennis J. A. Ruddick Dominion of Canada Califoonia Florida Wiard Speciacs

Japanese Baron Kamura Congratulates on Exchange of Notes

Ambassador Takahiro delivered a congratulatory cablegram to Secretary Toot from Baron Kamura, minister of foreign affairs, of the Japanese government. Kamura felicitated Mr. Root on the recent exchange of notes regarding a eastern situation.

Takahiro State Department Toot Baron Kamura Mr. Root

Special delivery stamp approved by Postmaster General Meyer

The Postmaster General approved a new special delivery stamp yesterday. The stamp is 1 inch square, dark green, with a Mercury hat and olive branch design. It bears the numeral 102 in the upper left and U.S. Postage Special Delivers 3 in gold in the lower right.

Meyer United States U.S

Address Brotherhood to Hear Rev Henry N Couden Talk

The Reverend Henry N Couden chaplain of the House of Representatives will address an open meeting of the Brotherhood of Northminster Presbyterian Church. The gathering takes place this evening at the church parlors on Eleventh Street and Rhode Island avenue with the topic Umbra of Congress.

Brotherhood Henry N. Couden Hoass of Brotherhood of Northminster Presbyterian

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