Sewage Plan Delayed Five Year District System in March
The Washington sewage disposal system, costing 5 146 588 dollars, will not be ready until mid March after five years of work. Weather slowed progress but engineers expect operation by spring. The plan aims to relieve open sewers and improve drainage for streets, with a pumping station at Second Street Southeast and thirteen 64 million gallon pumps for 24 hours.
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Biddle
Mabe
Washington
Bir
Second Street
Potomac River
Divorce laws will stand announce no change contemplated
Commissioner Macfarland states that the district Commissioners do not plan any alteration to the divorce laws at this time. He attributes the confusion to a report by three district representatives from the congress on uniform divorce laws and notes numerous protests received in the past month. He says the communications may guide future recommendations if changes are ever proposed.
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West
E H H Thomas Hag
District of Columbia
Macfarland
Marfarland
Trolley Extension Question Sparks Confusion Among Commissioners
The commissioners disclosed ignorance about the Baltimore and Washington Transit Company in relation to a request from Daniel R Randall of Annapolis for information on a District track extension. They state uncertainty if the transit company is tied to or acting for the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad and whether the District line continues from Baltimore. It is noted that overhead trolley use is permitted in the District, but none are allowed within the city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel R Randall
Annspolis
Baltimore and Washington Transit Company
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad
Baltimore
Washington
Connecticut
Chevy Chase
J. Fisher & Go., Inc
F Street
N. W
District Notes Sees Appointments At Reform School For Girls
I Mota McGill president of the board of trustees announces Miss Philomena Cuddyre teacher of Industries at 430 dollars per year and Miss Lena Parker teacher of industries at 48 dollars per year. The commissioners approve both appointments. Edward Brian poolroom operator at 18 Ninth Street Northwest asks commissioners stop such operations alleging private clubs run all hours and Sundays. Commissioner West sends the issue to corporation counsel for opinion. Mardi Gras ad notes New Orleans Pensacola Feb 7 12 1907 with Southern Ray low rates and stopovers.
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I Mota McGill
Reform School For Girls
Philomena Cuddyre
Misa Lena Parker
Edward Brian
Ninth Street Northwest
Commissioner West
Corporation Counsel
Mardi Gras
New Orleans
Mone
Pensacola
Southern
Captain Joshua Young Dies After Short Illness
Captain Joshua T. Young of Truck Company No. 1 District Fire Department died at 312 P Street Northwest after a brief typhoid pneumonia illness. He was 56, born May 33, 1951 in Fairfax County Virginia, survived by wife and five children. Funeral at 6 pm from the family residence with Rev T O Crouse officiating, burial at Andrews Chapel cemetery Fairfax County Va.
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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 Death of Capt Young
Acting Chief Wagner informs Commissioners of promotions in the District fire department. Lieut P J Sullivan becomes captain at 1400 yearly, Private Charles Thomas promoted to lieutenant at 1200, Private H Batley moved to class two at 1080, Private H E Nairn named private class one at 800. Sullivan of Truck No 3 now leads Truck No 1, noted for brave rescues and praised by Chief Belt.
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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 of Gen Samuel Beckley Holabird in Washington
The funeral of Gen Samuel Beckley Holabird, one of the city’s oldest army officers, occurred yesterday at 2 PM at 1311 P Street NW. Private services were led by Rev Dr Clement Brown of the Pro Cathedral Church of the Ascension. Honorary pallbearers included Generals Humphrey, Moore, Schwan, Bowman, and Capt Fox, with active pallbearers from Fort Yer, VA. Interment followed in the Officers' Lot at Soldiers' Home Cemetery.
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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
The Washington Advertising Company was incorporated yesterday to operate a general advertising business. It has a capital of 2000 dollars, divided into 200 shares. Incorporators are Edward McFuller, George Lescaliett, and William H Cline. Offices are in the Munsey Building.
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Washington Advertising Company
Edward McFuller
George Lescaliett
William H Cline
Munsey Building
Velvet Kind Always in Demand
Local advertisements and notices. The Raleigh hosts Harvard Club banquet with Attorney General Bonaparte among speakers. Lincoln Birthday observance planned by Farragut Post with distinguished speakers, music, and recitations. Plumbing checkups offered ahead of typhoid season. Coal and home fixtures promotions by local firms. Educational contest announced for readers.
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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 Prices From Historical Catalog
A fragmented listing shows various parlor furniture prices including 5-piece suites at 56 to 72 dollars, 3-piece and 4-piece parlor sets, and numerous individual parlor chairs with prices ranging from about 6 to 95 dollars. Several items read reduced to or reduced.
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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
Marrisod
Timates
A. F. Bornot & Bro
F. St.n. Wo
Alington
R.P. Andrews Paper
Ava
Hicks
Commis
A& Solid
Florida
Aiken
Augusta
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
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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