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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

21

Business men unite for union of Washington chamber and board of trade

The Washington Chamber of Commerce and the Washington Board of Trade formed joint committees to pursue a planned merger to reduce duplicated work and boost city business. J H Ralston D J Callahan and Allan D Albert Jr named to represent the Chamber with optimism voiced for Board of Trade approval. New committees elected include executive and membership groups. long list of names follows. Edward F Draup recovering from recent illness.

Washington Chamber of Commerce Washington Board of Trade J. H. Ralaton D. J. Cataha Allan D. Albert, Jr Chamber of Commerce Board of Trade Mr. Moses Arthur C. Moses Board of ‘Trade City of Washington Unet Uc J. H. Ralston D. J. Callahan Allen D. Albert, Jr Huan Daily Board of Tradhe Moses Act of Directors Board of Trade Word Unitr Albert DL J. Callahan Chapin Brown Stroins Aa Charles J. Tiel Kaufman Witham Gade John L. Weaver Bob Dracr B. Saul Yesterd William F. Gade Aml Board of Directors Ude Dyeldent Tarper Gude Chamber Brentano James F. Oyster Scott C. Bone T. C. Dulin W. S. Tope D. J. Callanan Cuno H. Rudolph F. Barnes B. W. Guy H. BR. Duiney Hugh F. Harvey Joseph I. Saks F. P. May F. P. Milburn 0. P. Metteratt A.B. Randle Bg, Sael W. H. Saunders L. Averil John H. Magruder J Maury Dove Chr. Henrich L Goldenberg George D. Horning Arthur D. Martis William Loeb, Jr John McGregor O. S. Smith K. M. Tilden H. B. Davidson T. W. Smith Wholesale Trade Committee May Charman B. J. Rarnshaw W G Cater BO. Whitford H. Shea EH. Droop C. H. Syme Jes, Auerbach W. J. Lampe R. A. Chester W. F. Downey Just Hors J. G. Sloman Corcoran Alexander Wolf Ralph W. Lee RB. Jorden Conridsor James Sharp A. B. Browns Yare George’ W. White John J. Newbold FS. Simmons Simon Wolf W. W. ‘Bowie George H. Hardes B. S. Graves B. F. Saal J. Weller Tichard H. Goldsborough Porter Joseph Richardson Percival M. Brown Albert Schulters Wm. F. Gude Charles Linkins John J. Weaver Charman A.C. Moses E. HE. Drouw Manufacturers' Committee A. C. Moses Sidon Eoc. Graham A.C. Cstiles W. S. Garby DLA Smith Hat Wing Gerald T. Richard W. W. Riley Henry Thornferat

Prohibition Campaign Moves With Parade and Speeches

A district drive for prohibition includes a parade tomorrow night and a mass meeting at First Presbyterian Church with speakers from Alabama Tennessee Kentucky and national WCTU president Mrs Lillian M Stevens. A reception at 522 Sixth Street Northwest follows, with event organizations listed and parade assembly at 304 B Street Southeast at 8 tonight.

Sucre Women's Christian Temperance Union First Congregational Church Lillian M. Stevens Woman's Christian Temperance Union Sixth Street Hobson Alabama Hull Sims Hale Tennessee Langley Kentucky First Presbyterian Church Taylor The Good Templars Micrcow Mgt Rechabites Councils Janadabs Lodges Ghod Templara Boys of the Woodcraft Catholic Total Abstinence Union Hoys' Brigade Order of Rechabitee

Builder for 50 Years Dead in Weahington

James H. Byram, a longtime Weahington builder and carpenter born in the city, died at his residence on H Street NW at 1 PM. He lived in Weahington most of his life, served on the Home Building Association board, and was active in Masonic orders. He is survived by four sons, four daughters, and several grandchildren. funeral at his home tomorrow at 1 PM.

James H. Byram Weahington H Street Mr. Byram Springfield Old First Ward Home Building Association Byram Hiram Lodge Hiram Chapter Royal Arch Masons Washington Commandery Knights Ife

Suspected of Hold-Ups Arrested in City Streets

John He Marrlow a thirty seven year old colored man is in custody at the Second precinct police station on suspicion of robbing women in city streets. Detective Fortney arrested him at his home 4 Wylds court and found ten bags and many pocketbooks. William Belcher identified the prisoner near Portland Apartment House at Fourteenth street and Vermont avenue northwest the night Miss Janette Kelly was robbed. Marlow says he bought the pocket books.

John HE -Marrlow Fortney Wyils Court William Belcher Portland Fourtenth Street Vermont Avenue

Snow Falls Over Washington in Wintry Cardlike Scene

Residents awoke to a picturesque blanket of two to five inches as snow transformed the city. Children sledded, toboggans ran, and many slips and rescues occurred on slick sidewalks. Weather forecasts predict continued snow turning to rain and a gradual warmup tonight and tomorrow.

Washington Jack Frost Santa Claus

Favors Motor Fire Engines in the District

Commissioner Macfarland forwarded a note to Chief Belt urging a special report on any usable horseless fire apparatus for the District and its cost. The commissioner believes motor vehicles would offer greater protection, noting Washington’s suitability and lack of common city drawbacks.

Belt Macfarland Fre Department Tam Washington

Tax Appeal Board Opens Annual Session At Dist Building

CITY BULLETINS recounts the Tax Appeal Board in session hearing personal tax assessments for 1908 at the Dist Building with members listed. continues until the second Monday in March. Also notes Epworth M E Church South Men’s Society election, a church reception, and local ads including bake goods and household products.

Board of Personal Tax Appeals Dist Marcel E.W. Griffin Francis Nys Louis ¢. Wilson Samuel T. Kalbfus Matthew Trimble Alexander McKenrict Epworth Men’s Society Epworth M. E. Church South Pregnent E. T. Moyer BE. W. Lorhig F. A D. J. Finn J. Bemunda G. Gaithe Capt. Fite Sniritual Goodson L. Peree Boteler

Mortality Record For Week Report

The weekly mortality report shows 22 deaths in the past week with 7 whites and 5 colored. Compared with last week, deaths rose by eight. Diseases of the heart led with twenty deaths, pneumonia had sixteen, consumption nine, and erysipelas nine.

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