Gas Main Explosion Hits East Plant of Washington Gas Light
An early morning blast at the East Plant on Twelfth Street of the Washington Gas Light Company damaged adjacent structures and injured three workers. The plant, a model facility, remained serviceable. officials expect quick repairs with debris cleared by fifty workers and temporary roof planned within hours.
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Washington Gas Light Company
Twelfth Street
Mfklals
Thomas Wood
Henry ©. Gundy
Robert Dugan
Wood
Grady
Dugan
Barns
No. 18
William Hart
Bupt
Holden
United States
Nicholson
Vermilyon
Vermillion
Guard Against Diphtheria Health Officials Probe Dairy Farms
Health officer Dr William C Woodward warns of diphtheria outbreak in the city and directs deputy Dr W C Fowler to conduct an immediate investigation into conditions at several Maryland dairy farms supplying milk. A formal report is expected.
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Wiliam C. Woodward
Ele
Maryland
W. C. Fowler
Liquor Licenses Acted On By District Board
The District excise board processed 610 liquor license cases yesterday. Of these, 479 are retail and 131 wholesale with 39 retail applications still pending. President Darnville cautioned that pending actions may take several weeks and do not imply rejection.
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District Excise Board
Darnville
League Opposes Liquor License For Columbia Golf Club
The Anti-Saloon League protests to Commissioners against granting liquor licenses to the Columbia Golf Club, arguing the club lies within a mile of the Soldiers' Home. Eugene Smith charged with larceny in jail after arraignment. detectives say he tried to sell lead pipes. Talbot Camp elects officers. Woodmen of America meeting notes and installations follow.
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Columbia Golf Club
Soldiers
Anti-Saloon League
Eugene Smith
Kimball
Johnson
Dawson
Smith
Washington
Debate at George Washington University on Capital Punishment
The Columbian Debating Society held a session in the jurispridence and diplomacy building. The question urged abolition of capital punishment in the District of Columbia. Debaters for the affirmative were C A Miler M B Goodall and F D Cowden. Those opposing were Donald H McLean A G Pollock and Lewis. The judges J Dawson Williams D C Muhieman and Edward S Stewart ruled the affirmative winner and awarded first and second places to Miller and D H McLean respectively.
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Columbian Debating Society
George Washington University
Edward
Stewart
Miller
D. HL. McLean
Cal
Christmas Market Ads at Washington Center Market
Beginning today readers of The Washington Post will see daily notices and low market quotations for meats fish game vegetables and more at Center Market Open 5 am to 11 pm daily Our city market has stood for 33 years as Washingtons headquarters for provisions with high standards of sanitation and strict inspection Merchants list poultry eggs game terrapin fish and produce along with home made sausages sauerkraut and baked goods from various stands A promotional plea invites shoppers to enjoy fresh offerings and lowest prices with delivery and curbside service partners including J Lafontaine Jarvis Sons Fink Ruth Provision Co Stannell Thomas and others.
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The
Washington Post
Washington
Ex-Slave Pension Push Led by A W Rodgers in Washington
A W Rodgers of Williams ton Michigan head of the National Mutual Relief Bounty and Pension Association of the United States arrives in Washington to press Hannabil pension legislation for all surviving ex slaves reaching a set age. The DC corporation has a national board with five local members and one from each state organization. Washington board members include Revs Gilcrist Westrey Morton Garland and Curtis. Pinehurst Parlor Car Service to start December 1 via Southern Railway between Washington and Pinehurst NC with weekday operation. trains depart Washington at 10:00 a m.
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A.W. Rodgers
Washington
A. W. Rodgers
Williamston
Mi. C
National Mutual Relief, ‘Bounty, and Pension Association of the
United States
District of Columbia
Revs. R. Eb, Gilcrist
Wiley Westrey
Parker Morton
James Garland
A. F. Curtis
Bazaar Continues Today At Legion of Loyal Women Hall
Bazaar opened last evening at the Legion of Loyal Women hall on Tenth Street Northwest and runs again today from 12 noon to 4 PM. The event features decorated booths, a luncheon served 12 to 10 PM, and is conducted under the auspices of the women of the region. Various vendors advertise appliances, groceries, and holiday goods with special prices and services across multiple stalls in the hall.
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Legion of Loyal Women
Tenth Street
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W.L. Douglas
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W.l.douglas
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Amas
Ninth St
Pjr
Grand Jury
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Alexandria
Christmas
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C. A. Jarvis & Sons
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Northern Liberty Market
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K Sts. N
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P. J. Hunsmann
Delentessee
Robert F. Stannell
Henry Thomfordi
Cor. 5Th
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Elgin
J.T. Simmons
Nicholan Miles
Harry
Thomas
G. Taylor
D. Volland
Horn
the Tailor
Ahh Mayer & Co
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Pinehurst
Southern Railway
N. C
Koclus
House of Quality
A. Herman’s Sons Co
Seventh St. Corner H St
Telephone
Telephone 60
Adler
M.S. M
Cravenette
M.S.M
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Pa. Ave
City Bulletins
C. A. Maiddiman Ae Co
Geo. H. Burfield
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Johnston’s
Johnston's
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East
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Christman
Voigt's
7Th St. Nw
Gould's
T. Moran
Davis & Bro., Cor
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Retsinger
Sein
Higham, Jr
Op- Phatte
RSE Sloan Library
Chicago News
Gunner
Olver Cromwell
Guyer
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King Paper
King Paper CO
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H Street
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Conn. Ave
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