Bakers Oppose District Bread Law Measure
Washington bakers and business groups urged the District to reject Col W C Haskell’s bread law proposal at a District building hearing. Critics argued the one pound loaf standard with varied loaf sizes, labeling, aging, and weighing in presence of buyers adds no public benefit and harms private business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Comercial Bakers’ Association
Washington Board of Trade
Dnd
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Col
W. C. Haskell
Haskell
Harry B. Leary
Boston Baking Company
Bakers’ Association
Mr. Leary
Thomas ©. Noyes
Board of Trade
Arthur C. Moses
Chamber of Commerce
Fire scare at White House triggers false alarm
An alarm from the White House engine room caused a dramatic but brief raid by heavily dressed firemen before ushers and officials confirmed a crossed wire. The district alarm spread to multiple stations, though no fire was found and the box was repaired after a three minute response by police and fire units.
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Executive Mansion
White House
Taft
Lohman
No. 2 Engine Company
D Street
Fourteenth
Fifteenth Streets
Freman
Wits House
Date Set for Reception for Retiring District Officials
Public invited to greet Commissioners Macfarland and West at a December 20 reception in the District building boardroom. Committee chair Cuno H. Rudolph released 25 business and professional representatives. The event begins at 1:50 PM with handshakes and testimonials to the commissioners.
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Macfarland and West
T Ueeclock
Edward J. Stellwagen
Union ‘Crust Company
Murning
Cuno H. Rudolph
Washington
Rattle Heights
Una
John Joy Evson
Alumni Event Aims to Form Permanent High School Association
Central High School alumni plan a reunion Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock for about 400 former students. The event, seen as the start of a permanent graduates group, will include a buffet luncheon and speeches by Capt. Oyster Percy M. Hughes A. T. Stuart Dr. Lane and others. The note references a Federal Taxi if Well Cook had arrived.
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Central High School
Capt. Oyster
Percy M. Hughes
A. T. Stuart
Dr. Lane
Contributions fall short for tuberculosis fund drive
The secretary of the Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis notes funds are below requirements though several donors have recently contributed. Listed gifts include Mrs William H Taft $2, John Hay $60, George D Hotning $25, Mrs F P Gardner $50, Christine Hourich $100, Corby Brothers $60, Mrs W H Chandler $26, Rev William T Bursell $25, Mrs Eugene Hale $36, Edson Bradley $25, Marcus A Hanna $25, Alvin M Lothrop $25, Mrs Charles A Munn $25, and a bridget cash for $7.42, with total by date at $1,700.
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Association For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Mra
William H.taft
John Hay
George D. Hotning
4. P. Gardner
Christien Hourich
Corby Brothers
W. H. Chandler
William “T. Bursell
Eugene Hale
Edsan Bradley
Marcus A. Hanna
Alvin M. Lothrop
Charles A. Munn
Bridget Cails
Gude
cLife
Miss Brown Improves After Delirium Attack
Miss Mary R Brown the nurse shot Monday night by Martin L Sterling a broker during delirium from typhoid fever is reported improved by doctors at Emergency Hospital Sterl ing who was moved to George Washington University Hospital says he has no recollection of shooting Miss Brown The mistreated note also mentions a street address a taxicab service and hiring details and ends with contact information
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Mary R. Brown
Martin L. Sterling
Sterling
George ‘Washington University Hospital
Sayage
Mia Brown
C ‘Street
Audit Reveals Shortfall in Juvenile Court Funds
District Auditor Tweedale reports an apparent $6,447 shortage in funds collected by the juvenile court clerk and asserts records are deplorable with erasures and inconsistent signatures. Merriman resigned after the investigation. bondsman may be asked to reimburse the district.
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Tweedale
H. N. Merriman
Merriman
Mark
Christmas Holiday Specials and Local Market Notes
A cluttered city notice lists holiday drink specials including pure whiskies and mixed bottles from bonded warehouses, local market hours, and dining options. It mentions Center Market closing Saturday for Christmas, plus ads for Bobinger’s foods, tailored suits by Snyder & Co., Arnold's Xmas suppliers, and a call to use The Post classifieds for results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobinger
Bobigger’s
BH. Snyder & Co
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Union Taffeta
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Wen
Vo Coarne
English Doll Cabs
Albert L. Johnson
Mendelsohn’s Art
New York Ave. N
Mahogan
Napoleon
Jardiniere
Pelester
Capo de Monte
Belgien
Ambrosla
Jardinieres
New York Avenue N. W
Meldissohn
New York Ave. i
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
New York
la. Ave
N. W
Fruit Cakes
Barney’s
Sanitary Dairy Geo, M. Oyster, Jr
Minwrers
Qachive
Sealer
The
Redupba
Romeos
Santverett Sslippere Ag
Blackskiverett
Bath
Rome
Macfarland
West
Central
Cook
Cary
Miss Brown
PTGO
Niaz
Razey
ESPEY
Espey's
Emad Tree
Cissta’ We
Carver Man
Washington-Sunset Houte
California
Berth
A. J. Poston
G. A
Wm. Hahn & Co
Pa. Ave
Burchell’s
Whitman
Lowney
N. W. Burchell
F Street
City Bulleting
Center Market
Uhesen Uniiatians
Hotel Johnson
Borden's
Palais Royal
Randolph County
Indiana
JJ. Goulds
St. N. Ww
Bheetz
Muddisan & Co
Boakday
Gas Electria Lamenth St
TMG
Pont
Aes
Herrmann
Melville D. Lindsay Goodtear Rugder CO
F Street Northwent
Seventh St
Pennsylvania Ava
Wty
Clegn
Teen Pettit & CO
Copyartisie
Friedlander
BROS
Sth
Anid
E Sts
Poeble
Kuppenheimer
Lansbargh Furniture Co
Ninth St
Temple Drug Store
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