District sewage scheme delayed to March completion cost 5 million
Five year construction of Washington District sewage and drainage system runs behind schedule due to weather. Projected to cost 5 146 588 dollars with 13 pumps at the pumping plant and a deep water outfall below the city, aiming to relieve open sewers and improve street drainage for about 25 years. Engineering officials say it should be in service by spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddle
Mabe
Washington
Bir
Second Street
Potomac River
Divorce Laws Will Stand Announce No Change Contemplated
Commissioner Macfarland says the District divorce laws will not be changed now amid diverse opinions. Misunderstanding stems from a report by three District delegates from a congress on uniform divorce laws. Many communications opposing action have reached the Commissioners in the past month, though the suggestions may help if changes are ever considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macfarland
Marfarland
Trolley Extension Questioned by District Officials
The message from Daniel R Randall of Annapolis asks about the Baltimore and Washington Transit Company's expansion into the District. Commissioners say they are not officially informed if the company is controlled by or acts for the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad, nor whether the Baltimore line continues into the District. Overhead trolley use is allowed in the District, but no overhead trolleys are allowed within the City of Washington. A& Solid Trails of Comfort For Florida Aiken and Augusta The Southern's Palm Limited offers Pullman dining car service and electric lights, leaving Washington at 3:00 p.m. weekdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel R Randall
Annspolis
Baltimore and Washington Transit Company
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad
Baltimore
Washington
A& Solid
Florida
Aiken
Augusta
Southern
District appoints two teachers at Reform School for Girls
I Mota McGill president of the board of trustees announced the appointment of Miss Philomena Cuddyre to teach Industries at 430 a year and Misa Lena Parker to teach Industries at 48 a year. The appointments were approved by the Commissioners. Edward Brian of 18 Ninth Street Northwest reports poolroom evasion by private clubs operating all hours and Sundays, with the matter sent to the corporation counsel for opinion. Mardi Gras New Orleans New Orleans and Pensacola February 7 12 1907 low rates via Southern Rail February 1k stopovers permitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Mota McGill
Reform School For Girls
Philomena Cuddyre
Misa Lena Parker
Edward Brian
Ninth Street Northwest
Commissioner West
Corporation Counsel
Capts Joshua Young Dies After Short Illness
Capt. Joshua T. Young of Truck Company No 1 District Fire Department died at his home after a brief typhoid pneumonia illness. He was 56, born May 33 1951 in Fairfax County Virginia. Survived by wife three sons and two daughters. Funeral services at 6 pm from family residence conducted by Rev T O Crouse. Burial at Andrews Chapel Cemetery Fairfax County Virginia. He served 23 years and was the department's senior captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua T. Young
Compaq No. 1
Streat
Wairfax County
Congress Street
Fire Department
Young
Sae
T O. Crouse
Andrews Chapel
Fairfax Courty
Firefighters Promoted After Captain Young’s Death
Acting Chief Wagner announced promotions in the District fire department after the death of Capt Joshua T Young. Lieut P J Sullivan becomes captain of Truck No 1 with 1400 dollar annual salary. Private Charles Thomas promoted to lieutenant at 1200 dollars. Private H Batley to private class two at 1080 dollars. H E Nairn promoted to private class one at 800 dollars. Sullivan of Truck No 3 succeeds Young, earning praise for daring rescues and bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua T Young
Frank J. Wagner
District Fire Department
P. J. Sullivan
Charles Thomas
Leutenant
Sullivan
H Batley
Thomas
H E Nairn
Priva
Bailey
Sdeut. Sullivan
Truck No 3
Capt Young
Truck No 1
Belt
Funeral for Gen Samuel Beckley Holabird Held
Funeral services for Gen Samuel Beckley Holabird, aged veteran officer, were held privately at 2 pm yesterday at 1311 P Street NW. Rev Dr Clement Brown led the rites. honorary pallbearers included Generals Humphrey Moore Schwan Bowman Sartelle and Capt Charles Fox. active pallbearers were officers from Fort Yer VA. burial followed in the Soldiers Home Cemetery officers' lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Beckley Holabird
P Street
Clement Brown
Church of the Ascension
G H Humphrey
John Moore
Theodore Schwan
W H Bowman
Charles Fox
Navy
Washington Advertising Company Incorporated Formed in City
The Washington Advertising Company was incorporated yesterday to carry on a general advertising business. Its capital stock of 2000 is divided into 200 shares. Incorporators are Edward McFuller George Lescaliett and William H Cline. Offices are in the Munsey Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Advertising Company
Edward McFuller
George Lescaliett
William H Cline
Munsey Building
Harvard Club of Washington Banquet at Raleigh Tonight
The Harvard Club of Washington will banquet at the Raleigh tomorrow evening with Attorney General Bonaparte among the speakers. The notice promotes Lincoln Birthday observances by Farragut Post with open meeting next Tuesday featuring distinguished speakers, music, and recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Club
Harvard Club of
Washington
Raleigh
Bonaparte
Kentucky
New York
FE F. Brooks Co
15Th St
Post
Lincoln
Farragut Post
F Brooks Co
Elixir Babek
Postal Donnelly’s
Horeshoe Grip Company
Wateh
Voigt's
J &M C Grace
Pne
Parlor furniture price list fragment shows wide markdowns
A garbled OCR listing numerous 5-piece 3-piece and 2-piece parlor suites with varied prices from about 3.00 to 106.00 and many reductions. Entries repeatedly state reduced to figures such as 58.00 42.00 45.00, with numerous individual parlor chairs priced individually.
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Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Herrmann Bacon
Grosner
House of Kuppenheimer
Wellville
Ikea
Hubbard Heating Co Smras
Phong
Burchell
Keeley Institute
North Capitol Street
Washington, DC
District of Columbia
Marrisod
Timates
A. F. Bornot & Bro
F. St.n. Wo
Alington
R.P. Andrews Paper
Ava
Hicks
West
E H H Thomas Hag
Commis
Mardi Gras
New Orleans
Mone
Pensacola
Joshua Young
Lieut. Sullivan
Gen. Holabird
Soldiers’ Home
Gude
C &C
City Bulletins
Massachusetts Avenue
NEW, Publications
soterDa
H. Bardet
ATLAC
NEW Publications
Westt Point
Forris Schaff
Academy D
J Wheeler
Howard
Lamseur
Houghton, Mifflin
Company 4
Park Street
Boston
Mass
Chevy Chase
Connecticut
J. Fisher & Go., Inc
F Street
N. W
Wood
T.W. Wood & Sons
Hale Price
D. J. Kaufman
Penna. Ave
David Moore
N.Y. Ave
Oregon
Great, Atlantic & Pacific Texco
E Sts
John F. Ellis & Co
Pa. Ave
N.W
Victor Talking Machines
Edison Phonographs
Uneeda Biscuit
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th St. NW
Hudson's New Variety Store
10Th St
Alana
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Evers
The
Ceres
Py Bolter
Aller
Brendy
ALL
Evans’ Drug Store
F St. N. W
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