Y M C A Grows West Virginia Division Leaders Named
James M Rice elected state secretary for West Virginia and will head the work in that state beginning March. George F Tib bits resigns as interstate secretary after eight years to take charge of Y M C A work in the West Indies with Havana building plans and a San Juan Port development noted. Over the past three years the interstate jurisdiction has spent about 200900 dollars on buildings and equipment across Maryland Delaware West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
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 Promoted in District
First Battalion Chief A J Sullivan, born Arlington Heights 1852, promoted to deputy chief engineer to succeed Frank J Wagner. Sullivan joined the District fire department in 1878, rose to foreman, (assistant chief) in 1908, and became first battalion chief after 1919 reorganizaton. Salary set at 500 dollars yearly. Also promoted Second Battalion Chief James Kelcher to first battalion chief and Third Battalion Chief R Henry to Kellher’s former post. Captain CB Proctor of Engine Company No 14 promoted to third battalion chief. successor at head company No 14 not yet decided.
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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 on Aquatic Licenses Hearings Announced
The Washington District license board, led by WFP Richards, announced no hearings on aquarium licenses since November 1 will be granted until after the holidays. Seventy five applications are under review and none will be renewed until department notices are fully investigated. The board vows to purge fake clubs operating as all night and Sunday drinking dens run for the benefit of a few men.
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WFP Richards District
Hese Board
Lcense
Washington
Pugh Must Explain in Dog Offense Case
The commission sent James McPugh, migrant corporation counsel, to police court to explain why Del George Elliott was not prosecuted for an unlicensed dog at large. Capt W H Mathews reports a warrant for Elliott appeared, after consultation with McPugh the case note was ordered, and Naili did not get a chance to present his side.
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James McPugh
del George Elliott
cHarry Oneill
Ninth Street
Talen
Cot Elliott
W H Mathews
Fifth Precinct
Col Elliott
Mic Pugh
Mic Naili
Mathews
Schools Up To Congress Fire Safety Appeal For District
Engineer Commies states public schools in the District could rival any city if Congress funds fire protection. The school commission seeks 124000 for protection and 23000 for fireproof coal bing and ash pits, with the rest for repairs. Methods align with October commission and local architects guidance.
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Commies
Morrow
School Commission
Sominitasicn. Ge
Laundry regulation urged by Moore and Magee
Representative J Hampton Moore seeks a regulation to stop Washington steam laundries from damaging customers clothes. Mrs M A Magee of Emerson Street Northeast accuses local laundries of returning goods in dilapidated condition or as substitutes. Health Officer Woodward says regulators cannot extend beyond core public health protections. Mrs Magee will be advised.
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J Hampton Moore
Pennsylvania
Washington Steam Laundries
Mra M. 4
Magee
Emerson Street
Mra Ma-gee
Woodward
Mra
Magea
Designated tables for Black patrons endorsed by counsel
Proprietors of restaurants may designate tables for Negro patrons with equal service and price, per Corporation Counsel E H Thomas. The opinion, requested after complaints at Union Station, states discrimination action would be pursued via warrants against proprietors rather than commissioners initiating proceedings.
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E. H Thomas
Commissionera
Thomas
Com
Union Station
Water Mains Ordered for District Improvements
Engineer Commissioner orders new water mains and sewers in Bryen Street Northwest Cathedral Avenue Northwest and Twenty Fifth Street Southeast. Projects include 80 feet of 8 inch mains on Bryen Street, 1245 feet of 8 inch on Cathedral Avenue, 465 feet of 8 inch on Twenty Fifth Street Southeast, and service sewers along Thirty eighth Street to Brandywine Street center. Estimated cost 286 dollars.
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Bryen Street
Firat and
Serond Streets
Cathedral Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Woodley Road
Twenty-ffth Street
Q and R Streets
Thirty-eighth Street
Brandywine Street
City departments grant half day for holidays
The Interior and Treasury departments with the commission ers issued orders to chiefs to excuse employees at noon on December 24 and 31. Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are holidays. The Municipal building will be closed on those days.
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Une
Interior
Treasury Departments
Sale of Market Stands at Eastern Market Addition
The Eastern Market addition on Seventh Street and North Carolina Avenue Southeast, costing 30000 dollars, nears completion and sale of a selection of stands is set for 2 o'clock this afternoon. Col Woo Haskell, District Venler of Weights and Measures, will supervise and oversee the event in charge of the market, one of the best equipped in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
North Carolina Avenue
Pelock
Col. Woo Haskell
District Venler
Raymond Declared Bankrupt In Equity Court
A jury in Equity Court No 1 before Justice Barnard found Frank K. Raymond bankrupt after a lengthy deliberation. The panel ruled he was insolvent on February 26 1906 and had transferred a $5.0 million legacy from C. Wood’s will to his wife to prefer her over other creditors.
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Wits
Equity Court
Justice Barnard
Frank K . Raymond
Raymond
C . Wood
Acquitted of Larceny in Nevada Case
A nonsuit was entered yesterday in the case of J H Shank of Goldfield Nevada 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.
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J H Shank
Goldfield
Nev
Jasainst
John F Major
Shank
City Bulletins and Local Notices From December
Surveyor fees for district work from November 1 to December 15 totaled 20.36 and 20.30 dollars, up at least ten percent from the same period last year per district surveyor Melvin C Hazen. Memorial services will honor Rev Alexander Kent on Sunday at 7:20 pm at the Pythian Temple. Various local ads promote Kodak cameras, Eastman supplies, Schneiders baked goods, and Caldenstroth grills, with store addresses listed.
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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
Reat Andras
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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