Growth of Y M C A West Virginia Division Receives New Leader
The Interstate Y M C A committee met at the New Willard to outline reorganization plans. James M Rice will lead Y M C A work in West Virginia from March, with Parkersburg as HQ. George F Tib bits resigns to assume duties in the West Indies. Havana and San Juan projects noted. The committee reports $200,800 spent in three states for buildings and equipment over the past three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Rice
George F. Tibbitts
West Indies
The
Youngs Men's Christian Association
New Willard
George W. Atkinson
H. B. ¥. Macfarland
George X. McLanahan
A M Lothrop
Prof
J. Apple
H. Morriss
George F. Tibbitte
Cameron Beck
Young Men's Christian Association
Maryland
Delaware
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Morgantown
W Va
Westminster
Works
West
Virginia
Rice
James M Rice
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Baltimore
T Hila
Parkersburg
George F Tibbitts
Tibbitts
Young Mens Christian
West Indieg
International Young Men’s Christian Association
Indies
Islands
Young Mens Christian Association
Havana
San Juan Portectivo
MADE DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF PROMOTION OF A J SULLIVAN
A J Sullivan promoted to deputy chief engineer by district commissioners on Chief Wagner s recommendation. Born Arlington Heights 1852, Virginian, joined District fire dept January 1878, became foreman nine years later, assistant chief April 1 1908, first battalion chief after 191? reorganization. Salary $500 annually. Also promotions: James Kelcher to first battalion chief and 8 R Henry to Kell her former post. CB Proctor promoted to third battalion chief. successor of Eng 14 head not decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A J Sullivan
Frank J Wagner
William T Belt
Wagner
Mr Sullivan
Arlington Heights
District Fire Department
James Kelcher
R Henry
Kellher
CB Proctor
Engina
Proctors
Delays Hit Aquatic License Hearings In District
Announcement said no hearings on aquatic licenses held since November 1 will be granted until after the holidays. The board, led by WFP Richards, is reviewing 75 applications and will thoroughly investigate 12 before reports are completed. The year began with no renewals for Washington clubs, as fake all night and Sunday drinking dens run by a few men are targeted for closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WFP Richards District
Hese Board
Lcense
Washington
Pugh Must Explain In Dog Case Prosecution Details
A police court inquiry demanded why assistant corporation counsel James McPugh did not prosecute Del George Elliott for keeping an unlicensed dog. Captain Mathews reported a warrant issued for Elliott who appeared, and after consulting McPugh the case was not pursued, with Naili not given a chance to present his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McPugh
Fifth Precinct
Col Elliott
Mic Pugh
Mic Naili
Mathews
Schools Up To Congress Fire Protection Budget Plan
Engineers argue public schools in the District can be as safe as any city if Congress approves 124000 for fire protection. Of this sum 23000 would fund fireproof coal bing and ash pits, while the rest finances breprooans the buildings per recommendations of the school commission and local architects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commies
Morrow
School Commission
Sominitasicn. Ge
Wants Laundry Law Advocated by Public Figure
Representative J Hampton Moore seeks a regulation to curb Washington steam laundries harming customers by delivering damaged clothing and mislabeling items. Mrs Magee of Emerson Street Northeast claims laundries take in goods in good condition and return dilapidated or misattributed items, with no redress possible under current rules. Health Officer Woodward says regulating laundry quality beyond public health protection is impractical. Magee will be advised of the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Hampton Moore
Pennsylvania
Washington Steam Laundries
Mra M. 4
Magee
Emerson Street
Mra Ma-gee
Woodward
Mra
Magea
Designated tables for negro patrons upheld by counsel
Corporation Counsel E H Thomas advised commissioners that restaurants may seat negro patrons at designated tables if service and price match white customers. He said no discrimination exists if policies are followed and suggested warrants as a remedy for any alleged bias, prompted by complaints at Union Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H Thomas
Commissionera
Thomas
Com
Union Station
Water mains ordered for district improvements
Engineer Commissioner ordered new water mains and service sewers in Bryen street, Cathedral avenue, and Twenty Fifth street, plus lines along Thirty eighth street to Brandywine street center, at an estimated cost of 286 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryen Street
Firat and
Serond Streets
Cathedral Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Woodley Road
Twenty-ffth Street
Q and R Streets
Thirty-eighth Street
Brandywine Street
Holiday Half Days Declared for City Employees
The Interior and Treasury departments collaborate to issue an order allowing noon hours off on December 24 and 31. Christmas and New Year’s Day are proclaimed holidays for all municipal employees. The Municipal building will be closed on those days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une
Interior
Treasury Departments
Sale of Market Stands at Eastern Market Addition
The addition to the Eastern Market at Seventh Street and North Carolina Avenue Southeast, costing 30000 dollars, nears completion. At 2 o clock this afternoon the sale of the best stands will occur with Col. Woo Haskell, district weigher and measurer, in charge. The market, with its new addition, is among the best equipped in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
North Carolina Avenue
Pelock
Col. Woo Haskell
District Venler
Raymond Found Bankrupt In Equity Court Verdict
A jury in Equity Court No 1 before Justice Barnard found Frank K. Raymond bankrupt after a trial that ended yesterday. They ruled he was insolvent on February 26, 1906 and had transferred a $5.0 million legacy left by C. Wood to his wife to favor her over other creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits
Equity Court
Justice Barnard
Frank K . Raymond
Raymond
C . Wood
Acquitted of Larceny in Nevada Gambing Case
A nonsuit was entered yesterday in the case of J H Shank of Goldfield against John F Major charged with grand larceny. Major was arrested last week on a complaint by Shank who alleged that $60 was stolen from him in a gambling game December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H Shank
Goldfield
Nev
Jasainst
John F Major
Shank
City Bulletins and Memorial Notices in December
Surveyor fees received by the district for private work from November 1 to December 15 totaled 2.09830, up at least 10 percent from last year. A memorial meeting for Rev Alexander Kent is set for Sunday December 2 at 7:20 pm in the Pythian Temple main hall, 1012 Ninth Street. Also mentions local ads for Kodak products, Eastman supplies, Schweitzer and Schneider brands, and various shop offerings along Ninth Street and Pa avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Survey. Org
Melvin C Hazen
Kent
Alexander Kent
Pythian Temple
Ninth Street
The
Peoples Church
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Saks
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
W.l.douglas
Ae “Boys” Shoes
W. J. Douglas
Douglas
Brockton
Masa
W.l.douglas Shoe Store
Hidien Cumbrang
Albert L. Johnson
Potomac Electric
14Th St. N. W
Manyon
Horn
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St. N.W
J. Sullivan
Geta
Excise Board
Pugh
Congress
Coangel
John F. Major
City Bulletins
Kodak
Eastman
Krouse
Lyon Haven Haya
Pista
Cannon
la Mega Clear
H. Trenis
Caldenstroth
Gould's
Caldenstroth’s
Giscount
Columbe Neier Supply
Yave
Sola Benrich’s
Sélli and Binate
Het Ng Ington Ting Company
BLACK
WM. Hahn & CO
Ximas
House &G
Herrmann
Senate
House
Alfred Henry Lewis
New York
Cascarets
Ali
Laushureh Furniture Co
Inter-ccan Building
N. W
Andrews
Andrews Paper CO
Louisiana Ave. N
Hardwar
Emas
Rocal
Sarvers
Barney & Berry i
John B. Espey
Carver Man
Selinger
F St
Ultimore Flyer
Barker & Ross, Oo
Kat
Evans
Santa Claus
Hudson's
Penns. Ave
Priestley
Priestlay
Holiday Furnis
Glover Meng
Friedlander Bros
Burchell
Malaga
N. W. Burchell
Post
Class of Business
Marty
Georges & Son {Inc
Foot
Economy Co-Operative Society, Inc
Paus
Itele
7Th St
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street NW
Uneeda
Duffy
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