Basin Lures Skaters as Snow Closes Basin Ice
District commissioners lack funds to clear the basin so Washingtonians volunteer to shovel and prepare a skating area. Becktett and Mrs Hobson join efforts with the Washington Skating Club led by Ernest Weyer to clear an acre of space for skaters. Cleanup continues as cold weather freezes more snow and organizers plan a baseball game for safety.
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van Buidinga
de Ernest Weyer
Nano
Wisiington
Wso
WB Hudson
Fism
Strern Oat Sear
Hartson
Huss
Eudsyon Sani
Efohson
Mra
Flotr- Son
Beckett
Mena Algoriation
Police News Notes on Injuries and Deaths in City
Police notes report multiple injuries and fatalities: Wilbur PoOOWhire of G Street injured riding a motorized vehicle. Howard Liver Y1, 14, held for grand jury, coroner’s inquest. Samuel Fo Corson, 85, died of heart failure at home, body found at 21S North Street. Mrs George Weaver’s husband reputation cited in suicide case. Mildred Meats, 1440 Meridian, injured from a fall, treated at Emergency Hospital. Eugene Payne of Blue Planx treated for wound. several others treated for injuries after accidents. Charles Saucers, 27, hospitalized for injuries. Vento Thoveals eid of Bushsile transported to Greatertow hospital. Charles C Frost, secretary of Democratic campaign committee, hospitalized with pneumonia. Frost previously connected with Democratic National committees.
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Samuel Fo Corson
Charles McCorson
Tis Toaimex Street
North Street
District Building notes on Christmas holidays and staff
Christmas was spent in Washington by most District officers with Captain Julian Schley away in Savannah. Dozens of engineers and clerks enjoyed holiday leaves, many planning three and a half day breaks around New Year. Several will travel to Maryland Virginia New Jersey and Philadelphia for the holidays while others stay near home or visit relatives.
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Washington
Julian St. Sehley
Sehley
Savannah
Feorge IL Batley
The
Excise Board
Seattle
Wash
William Timsall
Welward J. Flatt
Excise
Heard
Jerseyits
N. J
Mc. Hart
Joseph PL McGovern
Tlart
AteGovern
New Jersey
Detroit electric cabs sold to Covbs and Dove in busy week
Tisersen and Orme report a Detroit electric cabriolet sale to W B Covbs and Maury Dove with The Tucgir Motor Company showroom on Fourteenth Street NW, plus further sales of touring cars to AI ul Mesess and others. The Henderson-Rowe agency, Bulek Motor Company staff, and various dealers note multiple Studebaker Dodge and Milburn electric deals and a Christmas gift purchase, inside a one week sales surge.
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Tisersen & Orme
Detroit Electrve Cabrioters
W. B. Covbs
Maury Dove
Motorcycle Notes and Races Across 1930s New England
A recent Providenes R 1. Mataresele Wind event was a winded go as you please run to Westerly and return with about 107 sharp turns and no accidents. A. Swenson won the contest. New York Motoring Emproys reports 42 motorcycles registered in Connecticut over the past year. Imperial Tobacco Company funds six riders with half pay for front-line service. California’s Madera club plans a New Year road race, New Jersey club hosts its annual sociability run.
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Providenes R. 1
Mataresele
TL A. Swenson
Tod
Six to Go Before Jury in City Break-ins
W H Gross accused of breaking into Ralph R Lee's dwelling at 1824 Ontario road on November 26 and stealing jewelry worth 165 dollars is held for the grand jury in 1400 dollars bond. Other prisoners in similar cases also held for grand jury. multiple housebreakings, robberies, and violent acts keep police busy.
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W. H. Gross
R. R. Lee
Wilhiam J. Groas
Judea Mulloway
Ralph R. Lee
Ontario Road
John Kewn
Matte Thompson
Worth Capital Street
John Vanni
Mary Jackson
Sire Morth- West
Ward
Miss Jackson
Harry Walden
E Hall
James Phillips
Buddy” Phillips
Isaiah Trali
Molloway
Hunt
Major Rankin
Lillie Young
Dixons Place
Objects to Plaza Award in Open Hearing
At an open hearing the plaza committee heard Joseph J. Weller for the estate of James W. Herron urge that the government consider potential land value increases from agitation. The property lies along the lower part of No. Jying between Uale California and Mo streets, divided into eighteen lots owned by listed individuals and estates.
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Plaza Comemission
Joseph J. Weller
James W. Tmerron
Aris
Waera
Ualefornia
G.uani
Mary M. Tiers
M. Goldschmidt
OL. Hoswell
Louisan €. Moore
Mary O' Beirne
Tintriet M. Storch
Clara M. Stine
Francis EH. Engleman
Jane E. Munger
Stes
District Offices Quiet During Holiday Break
Federal workers observed Christmas leave while district staff spent the second of three holidays at home. The jetsteret hulding was nearly empty though some per diem employees remained at posts. Street cleaning opened gutters. commissioners visited briefly and little business occurred. No hearings scheduled for next week. routine work expected. The employer of the government permitting office and the bureau of engraving and printing received yesterday off after Christmas Eve duty.
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Dstrict
Jxsteret Hulding
Government
Permting Office
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Many Makers of Automobiles in Latest Records
The latest records show more Treasure makes than commercial for passenger cars, with eight cylinder makers leading the list. Six cylinder and four cylinder makers follow, cyclecars mostly two cylinder. Electric pleasure cars number fifteen, with fourteen for commercial, gasoline commercial cars at 142 makes. Overall 331 distinct makes are implied, though many firms produce multiple classes.
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Keep the Autos in Use for Winter Service
The article argues cars should remain in use through winter rather than stored. It warns storage batteries discharge, engines idle cause gumming and corrosion, and full overhaul is needed before spring. It notes modern cars are designed as all year machines with electric starters aiding cold starts.
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Maine
Maxwell Company Prospects From Positive Business Report
A Maxwell Motor Company report received by local agent H. R. de shows big gains over last year and continued monthly production growth since August. Average daily employment rose to 4230 in August October payroll averaged 296,956.24 dollars. November figures indicate stronger conditions with 5737 workers daily versus 5402 in August and 384 last November.
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Maxwell Motor Company
Ecampany
Augushey
Pierce Arrow Burgomaster Deliveries Reported by Oss Hughes
The Oss Hugues Motor Company through manager J N Prendergast reports the sale of an 1815 6-38 Pierce-Arrow brousham landaulet to Mrs Stephen B Jilkins. A 115 six passenger Drowghant in Brewster green to J A Upson and a royal blue touring model sold to W M Ritter. Goodrich guide posts from Washington to Atlanta are being erected as highway work by the Agriculture Department proceeds.
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Oss-Hughes Motor Company
J. N. Prendergast
Stephen B. Jilkins
Brewster Green
J. A. Upson
W M. Ritter
BR. F. Goodrich Company
Goodrich
Washington
Atlanta
Department of Agriculture
Revive Auto Racing 1914 Speed Champions Record Wins
The article notes Arthur Duray still holds the world straightaway speed record at 142.9 mph at Brooklands. It highlights strong auto racing interest in 1914 with multiple speedway and road races, including Thomas and Pullen victories, and predicts even better seasons ahead as horse racing declines.
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Arthur Duray
Brooklands
Thomas
Indianapolis
Pullen
Corona
Minneapolis
Herne Thomas
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Eddie Pullin
Teddy Tetzlaff
Georges Boillot
Jean Hassagne
England
B. F. Edge
Erkman Hosts Christmas Dinner With Cadillac Carburetor Note
The Washington branch of the Electrical Vehicle Association of America held its annual Christmas dinner at Castelli's with Roy Erkman as Santa Claus. He distributed personalized gifts from a tree while speakers and members, including The Washington Post automobile editor, enjoyed remarks. A Cadillac carburetor feature explained its single float chamber and uniform gas distribution to eight cylinders.
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Washington
Electrical Vehicle Assocation of America
Castelli’s
Roy Erkman
North Pole
At. Nicholas
Ti. Marlow
R. B. Emerson
C. M. Marsh
J. J. Bartram
J. W. Orme
H. A. Brooks
E. ‘T. Kalas
CA. Tones
R. F. Flemming
H. P. Cochran
Gorge Chescheir
A. J. Moir
George Hardesty
Cadillac
Gasoline harms leather finishes on auto upholstery
Gasoline damages leather by soling the enamel and removing the finish with dirt. White castile soap and warm water with olive oil drops are advised, followed by thorough drying. Regular inspections are urged to prevent worn bolts or threads that cause accidents. Hudson cars sold include a Hudson 4 di convertible to Frank Logan and a Hudson 6 40 touring to J. Wagner.
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Belig
Tarhemmes-Kreess Company
Jlogan
J. Wagner
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