Demand Through Cars Transfer System Denounced
A Washington committee report from the Business Men's Association criticizes the street railway facilities serving Takoma Brightwood Petworth and nearby areas. It urges through service to District line Takoma Park and beyond contending overcrowded cars dangerous transfers and inconsistent service. The special committee chaired by Louis Shoemaker notes the Brightwood line operates at a loss and calls for action to improve capacity safety and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business ‘Men’s Association
Takorma, Brightwood
Petworth
Washington Railway and Electro ‘Company
Louis FP. Shoemaker
Chapin Brown
Albert’ Schuiters
Frederick G. Coldren
Wilton J. Lambert
Business Men’s Association
Traction Company
Ninth Street
Brightwood
District Line
Takoma Park
Anacostia
Hastern
Benning
Berwyn
Laurel
Baltimore
Harries
Bill to Regulate Markets Passed to House Committee
The Commissioners, on Health Officer Woodward's recommendation, sent to Chairman Babcock the draft bill by Corporation Counsel Thomas to regulate markets, provision houses, meat stores, laundries and similar places. The measure envisions ceasing operation of unsafe food establishments. During January the fire department logged one hundred alarms with estimated losses of 152,341 dollars, about five percent of total insured value. Melissa Gordon, a four year old colored child, died from urns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Babcock
House District Committee
Thomas
Melissa Gordon
District notes and civic items from Washington column
A district meeting before the Commissioners heard A B O'Brien appeal a police trial board finding. He alleges drunkenness after taking quinine and whisky. A committee of colored lawyers backed a federal bill barring interracial marriage. Commissioners favor a highway plan north of Den Street area and oppose extending G Street Northeast. A North Washington Association resolution favors purchasing Ledroit Park square nineteen for park use. Brookland residents support 75 cent gas only if delivered at a fair profit and with transparent costs. Princeton alumni data gathering underway for graduates and Confederate veterans event planned at Confederate Hall. Washington Hebrew Congregation services and Simon anniversary noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Trial Board
A. DB
O'Brien
O’brien
W. Calvin Chase
Fountain, Peyton
Arnold W. Scott
G Street
Stellarbrooke
North Washington Citizens’ Association
Square Nineteen
Hidmanston & Stellwagen
Ledroit Park
The
Post
A. F. Kinnan
Brookland Citizens’ Association
Madden
House District Committee
Brookland Citizens
Congress
Pension plan for retiring government clerks proposed in Topeka
Topeka Kans Feb 4 letter argues Congress should grant pensions to infirm and disabled clerks and a modest ongoing pension for retired workers. It estimates costs under 40 dollars monthly per clerk and suggests using existing pension agencies to avoid new expenses, urging immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Washington
Renee Storland
Congress
J. Pierpont -Morgans Oor Rockefellers
United States
Justich
Topeka, Kans
Unsigned Educational Review Article Stirring District Debate
A critical unsigned piece in Dr Nicholas Murray Butlers Educational Review attacks District of Columbia educational policy and provincialism. Though many name Supt Chancellor as author, he disclaims full responsibility. The piece sparks strong reaction among educators over views on school supervision board abolition and a proposed education commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Nicholas Murray Butler
Educational Review
Chancellor
Perambere
Board of Education
Lecture on Yellowstone Park Illlustrated by Harriet Hayden Finck
An illustrated lecture on Yellowstone Park will be given by Mrs. Harriet Hayden Finck under the auspices of the League of American Pen Women at the public library hall tomorrow evening. The item also lists various local ads and notices including furniture, liquor, alumni events, and gas fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Harriet Hayden Finck
League of American ’Pen Women
Washington Tailors Discuss Immigration Boost at Convention
The Merchant Tailors National Protective Association wrapped up its Arlington session with officer elections led by E Twyeffort and Archbald McMillen. Delegates approved a resolution urging states to create commerce and labor departments to lure tailors, and backed a parcels post. Banquet speakers included Macfarlane Littlefield Van Vechten Olcott Alexander Petterson. A plumbers arbitration board plans to meet tomorrow for a final ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Merchant Tailors
National Protective Association
Arlington
E. Twyeffort
New York
Archbald McMillen
Boston
Henry Verne
Chicago
Harvey A. Patterson
E. H. Harris
Commerce and Labor
South Carolina
United States
Post Office Department
Ariington
Macfarland
Charles E. Littlefield
Maine
J: ‘van Vechten
Olcott
D. 8. Alexander
John Petterson
Seale
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Brightwood. Service
Pennsylvania Avenue
Saks & Company
Seventh Street
Herrmann
Victor E. Adler
Ten Per Cent Clothing House
7Th St
Mass. Ave
David Moore
N. Y. Ave
G. A. Muddiman & Co
Keeley 2
Nore Capito
Ashington
Annapolis
Alexandria
Cumberland
Frederick
Hagerstown
Rockville
Keyser
Lonaconing
Martinsburg
W. Va
Piedmont
Baltimors
Marlboro
Létephane Co
Ee SE
I. Grosner
House of
Horn
White House
Princetonians
Princeton University
Princeton
Washington Camp
H. Street
Sorthwest
Guia Priday Vmervices
Fuse
Wei
Burt’s Greater Stores
Arthur Burt
U.S
INSPE
Food Products
N. Auth Provision Co
M. Ruth Provision Co
St. S. W
Fion
Beala Ey
Oya Aie
City Bulletins
J. J. Kidd & Co
6Th St
Kentucky
Mitchelan
Ennismord
Ais Tilery Botttine
Donelis
Cornell
Washington Cornell Alumni Association
Cairo
Department of Agriculture
Albert W. Smith
Dearh
Emechanical and Electrical Engineering Department
B. F. Brooks Co
American Horseshoe ‘Grip Co
el St
Gould's
Voigt’s
Miller
Muddiman & CO
12Th St
G St
Fred Douglass
Law Department
Howard University
Law School
Iaw
Frederick Douglass
Andrew Rankin Memorial
Wilbur P. Thirkield
Lyric Orchestra
University
R L., Brodinbeeck
Hampton
Cornet
Grippe Cutten
Elixir
M. C. Grace
F. Brooks
Uneeda Biscuit
Tailors For Immigration
State Departments of Commerce and Labor
Board ‘of Arbitration
Gente Tees
R. P. Andrews Paper Co., Incorporated
la. Ave. New
Hubbard Heating. CO
Omoces
John F. Ellis & Co
Pa. Ave
N.W
Victor Edison
Burchell
Foot
S. M
Chevy Chase
Connecticut
Chevy Chase Inn
Thos. J. Fisher & Co., Inc
F Street
Gradfield
Atlanta
Home Savings Bank
Mass. Ave. N. W
7Th and
H Sts. N. E
7Th
Hudson’s New Variety Store
10Th St
Oregon
Atlantic & Pacific
Stanchea
Etnniionemmnsege
Heurich Brewing Co
Maerzen
Senate
Liege
Phone West
Ake
Ceres
Rollet
ALL Grocere
Miss Fitzgerald
Sarateee
Bos
Mrrn Ave
York
Sean Itettion
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