Five Lions Seven Monks and a Zebra Arrive at National Zoo
A consignment totaling five lions a zebra and a leopard reached Washington after a 40 000 mile land and sea voyage. A D Baker assistant superintendent of the National Zoo supervised the transfer and the animals were opened to public view amid praise for their size condition and potential value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bneat
Washington
A. D. Baker
National Zoological Park
Park
Baker
Bank in new quarters at Seventh and E Streets
Dime Savings Institution opens in modern new bank building at the northeast corner of Seventh and 14 streets northwest. Formal public opening postponed due to unfinished building, to be held Monday, January 4, with officers and directors listed and insured, fireproof vaults and safe deposit boxes installed. Corporate names include Maurice D Rosenberg president and Joseph Sanders vice president among many directors. Also an ad line for Federal Taxi service with prompt ext response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dime Savings Institution
Seventh
Dime Savings Bank
Eighth
G Streets
Seventh and 14 Streets
Tmp
Bank
Maurice D Royenberg
Joseph Sanders
Richard J Barnshew
John M Riorion
Joseph H Miana
John I Collins
Alexander Wolf
Rosy P Andrews
George TE Barber
William A Bennett
William Blum
A Brylawski
Louis Bush
Max Cohen
John F Collins
Floyd E Davis
Richard J Earnshaw
William 4
Anger Harry Friedlander
Albert § Gatley
Ashley M Gould
Samuel Hart
Louis T Jackson
Harry King
Philip King
John Letts
Joseph H Mflans
John Heinrich
Maurice D Rosenberg
Bie Sheelz
Harry Standhord
Edward Swing
Clarence A Weaver
Yohn Wineman
Alexander Wolt
City Bulletins and Holiday Advertisements mixed items
A cluttered listing of theatre showtimes, vaudeville acts, and shop ads. Mentions Ammaemento Belarco The Man in the Moon and The Love Cure, with venues such as Star and Garter Lyceum and Kase's Police vaudeville. Includes Sny der & Co. tailoring and Arnold's beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammaemento
Belarco
Columble
Kase
Ster Brown
Star and Garter
Lyceum
Dedication of St Margaret's new stained glass window
Special services were held at St Margaret's Episcopal Church for the dedication of a 10 by 15 foot stained glass window, donated by an anonymous member. The window, valued at 600 dollars, depicts a life of Christ with the inscription Abide With Us and is paired with a new altar costing 2000 dollars. Mitton Le Roy Gough unveiled the gift, and Rev Herbert Scott Saith preached. The ceremony included organist A H Hidredge's Te Deum composed for the occasion, with support from Rev Frederick Smith of Philadelphia and Rev Charles J Wingate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Margaret's Episcopal Church
United States
Mitton le Roy Gough
Herbert Scott Saith
Frederick Smith
Philadelphia
Charles J Wingate
A. H. Hidredge
Detroit funds 925,000 fountain memorial for Senator McMillan
The city of Detroit plans a 92500 fountain memorial to Senator James McMillan funded by private subscriptions. David Barry praises McMillan’s work on Washington’s street extensions, railway improvements, and park system, citing Olmsted and several architects who shaped the capital. He notes McMillan’s focus on public welfare over real estate profit and credits his leadership with paving the way for Union Station and a grand urban plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan
Michigan Statesman
Washington
United States
Detroit
Mich
David
Barry
Providence Journal
Congress
Whch
Michigan
Herbert Adams
James McMillan
Hale
Olmsted
McMillan Park
Prirate
Park Commission
Cit
Park Commission of
Warhington
DHL Burnham
Frederick Law Gimsted
Charley F McKim
Union Station
Potomac
Pennsylvania Avenue
Treasury
Cayntel
Vermort Avenue
Coffoo Trade Surges With South America Exports Rise
The article notes the United States imported vast coffee shipments from South America totaling around 260.9 million dollars for the year, led by Brazil with over 600 million pounds of beans. U.S. imports are up about 40 percent from last year, while exports to South America may match or exceed the 1939 peak of 335 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Brazil
United States
Bureau of Statisties
Department of Commerce and Labor
United Statea
Action on Playgrounds Board to Meet on Half and Half Rule
Washington Board of Trade directors to hold a special meeting in Star building Monday afternoon at 41 o'clock to consider House action on children's playgrounds appropriations alleged to violate the half and half principle. D J Callahan secretary notes Gen Harries as president calls for the gathering. Shopping ad promotes TTC tax and speedy, inexpensive services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade Board
D. J. Callahan
Washidiom Board of Trade
George H. Harries
Washington Board of Trade
Star Building
House of Representatives
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Voltar
Saks & Company
Seventh Street
California
Los Angeles
Union Pacific and
Salt Lake
Milbourne
G. A
Chestnut St
J B Defriest
Broadway
New York
N.Y
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th St. N.W
Fation
Holmes
Zauart
S .Fone
Iece
Palma de ‘Cubis
Deliciosos
Londres
United Tigar
Ania Ave
Seventh St
Bry Alin
Waukesha
Temple Drug Store
Chapman
National Zoo
W On McMillan
St Louis
Naireh
Col Roosevelt
Nairobi
Mombasa
Mme Juskerand
Colt
City Bulletins
EBH Snyder & Co. Tailors
Arnold
Ogdensburg
Arlington Botlling Co
11Th St
Rencariner Polytechnic ‘Institute
Caverly's
Ahests
Gould's
St. Margaret's
Acorn Capital
McMullan
McBarry
McMulan
Senate
Herrmann
Santa Claus
Bay of House
Sts
N. W
Albert L. Johnson
Sriiely
Hongkong
China
Oriental
Wen
Pstore
Friedlander Bros
E Sts
N.W
Childre
Melville D. Lindsay Easor
Goodyean Hubber Co
F Street
Northweat
Amegnie
Andrews
Andrews Paper Co
Canarias la. Ave
John 1. Magruder
Ashinigtes
D, C. Ee
Mendelsohn’s
New York Ave
New York Avenue NW
Tay
LSOHN
Lambs
Lampent
Lacey & CO
G St
A. F. Bornot Bro. Co
French Scourers and Dyers
ST. N. W
Philadelphia, Pa
Whale
Cascarets
Kuppenheimer
Lansburgh Furniture Co
F St
F St. N. W
Henry Evans
People’s Drug Store
Ech
Sts. Ae
Joseph Auerbach
Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
Coun. Ave
Phose N. Asts
Goodyear Company
Goodyear Raincoat Cap's
Waterngton
F Street Jetween
18Th End
Gem
John B. Espey
Yos
Roxd
Arma Leet
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