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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1911
Page
6
The District orders 3,000 plus elevator operators to wear badges from today. Issued by the elevator inspection service, the badges certify competency and require examination. Inspectors have spent two years shaping this surveillance plan to ensure safety and efficiency across public lifts.
The Treasury Department announced a push to end arms smuggling across the Mexican border and to curb war mentions. Assistant Secretary Curtis ordered El Paso customs officials to swear in their inspectors as deputy United States marshals.
Hecht Stores will start a major sale tomorrow after purchasing two large clothing stocks. Edward Solomon’s North Capitol street stock and the full lines from several major makers will be offered at about half value, with thousands of garments, suits, overcoats, and furnishings to attract buyers. The Post will publish full details. sale begins Thursday at 9 o'clock.
Gardiner Hubbard Bell oldest son of Charles J Bell and heir to the American Security and Trust Company underwent an operation for appendicitis and rheumatism in January. He is reported on the road to recovery, though far from well, staying at his father’s home at 127 Connecticut avenue after a Baltimore illness.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued an order delaying the long and short haul provision of the rate law until the commission can decide on railroad applications for relief. It grants authority to suspend changes in interstate carriers rates and fares through February 17, 1911, pending merit review. Also noted is a floral decoration advertisement by Gude for weddings and events.
TFY Nesbit & Co Inc of New York razes the George Washington University building at Fifteenth and H streets NW to clear way for a new 1 million dollar office building for Samuel W Woodward Harding Upman Architects finish plans as wrecking accelerates. The old structure is rapidly dismantled and traffic remains unobstructed while work proceeds.
Randall Hagner reports several Washington real estate sales in upscale areas. Secretary of the Navy George von Meyer buys the north side S and 25th street parcel. Senator Flint sells 2206 Massachusetts Ave. The Magruder estate buys 1739 H Street for bachelor apartments. Mrs. John G. Walker sells 1202 Eighteenth Street. Le Roy Place unimproved lot sells to Howard Mitchison for four three story homes.
Advertisement style city bulletins promote Heurichs Sen ate beer as a palate satisfying beverage aiding digestion and health. It notes availability at grocers or via Arlington Bottling Co. West 4, with orders delivered until 11 P M. Bottled goods wines liquors beers advertised by J T Crowley at 831 14th Tel ded.
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