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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1919

Page

11

Maj Pullman Revamps Traffic Rules For Christmas Rush

Major Pullman outlines a special police squad to protect pedestrians during the holiday shopping period. More than 90 percent of recent accidents could have been avoided with ordinary care, as five deaths and nineteen serious injuries were reported in a week. The force will arrest rule violators and require caution behind street cars and at crossings, with pedestrians urged to obey signals and avoid crossing mid block.

Maj. Pullman Superintendent of Police Beilding Eveninz

Speed laws emphasized at crossings and busy streets

Drivers of motors are warned that any violation of regulations will bring a fine and possible imprisonment. Major Pullman states speed laws must be obeyed, especially at crossings and on streets with heavy traffic.

Sybee Maj. Pullman

Laborer Is Worthy of His Hire at Washington Secular League

Dr. Harvey W. Wiley spoke at the Washington Secular League at the Pythian Temple on The Laborer is Worthy of His Hire. He urged a living wage plus a share in profits, and said wages should protect the worker from environmental changes. He also discussed the sugar shortage as potentially beneficial. Juan Pierce argued for price regulation by law using Australia arsenic regulation as a model. Dr. J. J. Shirley presided.

Harvey W. Wiley Washington Secular League Pythian ‘Temple Dr. Wiley Juan Pierce Australia J. J. Shirley

Tighten Net for Thief Leaves Plenty of Clews

A lone professional thief has stolen $1,995 from a Connecticut avenue apartment Friday night and left markings on doors and windows. Police list more than 50 break-ins in six months, leaving fingerprints on cases and bureaus, and seek the man despite intensive local and eastern city inquiries.

Connecticut Avenue Jimmy Baltimore Philadelphia New York

Boycott Milner Mission Over Martial Law Plea

Cairo reports say Egyptian nationalist delegation condemns the Milner mission. They argue international status, oppose British protectorate terms, and insist plebiscite not be held under martial law.

Cairo Paris Viscount Milner

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