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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1904

Page

11

Sale of Furs Prices Cut on Select Gloves

A local fur sale lists Shearling Gloves valued at 1.50 now 1.00, Coney and Water Mink Gloves at 4.00 now 2.50, China Dog Auto Gloves at 4.50 now 3.00, Southern Beaver Gloves 6.00 now 4.00, Beaver Gloves 7.50 now 5.00, Alaska Seal Gloves 35.00 now 16.50, Black Australian Coney 3.00 at 1.95, and Electric Seal Beaver Collars with various sizes and styles including Electric Seal Extra Large and Southern Beaver Collar.

China Alaska

Hudson Bay Seal and Alaska Seals on Sale

A sale listing shows Hudson Bay Seal and Alaska Seal varieties with reduced prices. Items include London dyed water mink and genuine Alaska seals with original values shown and sale prices noted. Limited details provided on exact quantities and end dates.

Inspector West Fights Smoke Law Looms Over Capitol

Commissioner West claims Health Officer Woodward failed to enforce the smoke law and details a Fourteenth street electric power plant stack viol ation observed yesterday. He urges police enforcement, notes lax prosecutions, and backs an amendment to curb locomotive smoke emissions.

West Woodward F. A. Sebring Sebring Mr. West Macfarland Fourteenth Street Commssioner Macfarland

Kept Faith With Citizens On Street Narrowing

Commissioner Macfarland refutes claims of recent orders to narrow streets in Northeast Washington. He notes no new orders have been issued since a public hearing with a citizens committee ten days prior. The Florida avenue narrowing order was issued weeks ago during an acting period, and the promise to notify the association and grant hearings will be kept.

Macfarland Northeast Washington Citizens’ Association Florida Avenue New York Avenue Fifth Street St. Louis Capt. Morrow Association

Lawyer Protests Against Flouts of Winter Car Workers Exposure

District Commissioners receive a letter from F. B. Key Smith a Colorado Building attorney resident of the District protesting the continued unnecessary inhumane exposure suffered by motormen on city street car lines He urges immediate action by the Commissioners citing last Saturday night conditions and the suffering endured by workers Also mentions nearby ads and upcoming Post supplement promotions at 1214 F Street and a Flower Show at Gude's 1214 F St.

Lawyer Smith Key Smith Colorado Building Smith

Gas Company Satisfied Over Main Removal Expense

District Commissioners received a letter from R Ross Perry Son attorneys for Washington Gas Company confirming that only the railway company can petition the District Supreme Court to assess reimbursement for removing gas mains and for changes to gas lines due to track relocation for the new District Building. The attorneys say the railway should pay the gas mains removal, with a refundable undertaking by the gas company if the court rules the expense not a legal item under Congress act.

R. Ross Perry & Son Washington Gas Company Duvall Washington, Alexandria Ord Mount Vernon Railway Company District Supreme Court Act of Congress

Firemen’s Coffee Fund Sees Largest Gift This Season

Commissioner Macfarland invites contributions to the winter weather comfort fund for firemen. A $20 gift from Mrs Mamie Norment, the season’s largest, was received yesterday. The fund, started three years ago, provides hot coffee and sandwiches during serious fires, helping keep men warm and deter temptations when exposed to cold and water. It is maintained by private donations, not a public fund.

Macfarland Mamie Norment

Negro Woman Found Dead in Bed in Washington

A 24 year old black woman Esther Jacobs was found dead in her bed at 12% D Street Northwest. Coroner Nevitt issued a death certificate citing epilepsy as the cause.

Esther Jacobs D Street Nevitt

Man's Store Holiday Gift Ideas Window Displays

A catalog snapshot invites shoppers to browse hundreds of practical gifts for husbands, brothers, fathers, sons, or the best fellow. Windows showcase a variety of useful items suitable for different occasions.

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