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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1912

Page

17

Abdul Baha and the Great Mission Beckons Faithful

A New York letter reports Abdul Baha declares himself the servant of God and the prophet of unity, claiming his movement’s influence across East and West with followers estimated in the thousands. The piece notes significant support from clergy and scholars, while acknowledging misunderstandings about the movement.

Abhay Effend New York Abdul Baha Ils Mohamaedar Baha Ultah Ambri London Abdul Bala Mayer Munster Tsault Fim Amy Mra Heeart Mire George Adatom Lariy

Vast responsibility for Washington police and firemen

The article asserts Washington’s police and fire departments cover more territory and protect more property per capita than any U.S. city, with 90 villages in the District of Columbia and a government property value over two hundred million dollars to defend, listing numerous districts and subdivisions.

Sylvester Ita New Orleans Washington United States Columbia cIudeng Igeal Ang Masstheater Super Intendent City of Washington District of Columbia Uy 41 Tree Department Misio Teen Gillanea

Rockville society notes and local events summary

The Rockville Womans Club met with Miss Lavinia Dewson as hostess. Members heard Miss Hurley on Katina, Mrs William Beck on Social Service League work, and enjoyed guest music by Mr and Mrs Buck of Kensington. Nearby Potomac held a midwinter ball with local committees, while Rockville residents hosted visitors from Westminster and Baltimore. Washington concerns on police and fire protection were discussed, noting small force totals compared to Detroit and New Orleans, and local officials noted Washington housing federal properties and diplomats amid ongoing civic events.

Rockville Sylvester Washington White House Union Station George TL Eamgnés Detroit Ington Rock Michigan City Mira Blazearet Neville Misa Elizabeth Philadelphia Murray Rabbitt Columbia New York New Orleans Joseph M ‘White Herneaville Carda A Tabie Mra Hamilton Winona Cepeds LL Nichol Bomen Renate Ofice Boliaine Burtay of Printing and Congressional

Washington Growing Annually in Beauty and Wealth

Washington is presented as the finest residential city in America and the seat of progressive government. It touts a clean municipal system, unmatched transportation, the premier Union Station, two major libraries, a $2.5 million monthly federal payroll, solid banks with deposits around $38.44 million, an expansive 314 park system, modern stores and markets, vast railway reach, 462 miles of streets, 298 paved, 54 hotels, 12 theaters, 14 hospitals, and $29 million in government plant value and supplies annually. It credits civic cooperation and harmony as a key factor in ongoing growth and improvement.

America United States Library of Congress Public

Will Erect $50 000 Home For Edwin Marden In DC

A new residence at Sixteenth Street and Blagden Avenue Northwest in Washington, built for Edwin R Marden, cost about 50000 dollars. Designed by Delos Smith in pure Spanish style, the house features thirteen living rooms, two baths, library, billiard room, and servants quarters. Exterior and interior showcase Circassian Walnut and mahogany, with extensive porches and a conservatory. Grounds will be landscaped by a professional.

Sixteenth Street Edwin R Marden Washington Marden

Services at St Patrick's Church Question Session

Services at St Patrick's Church led by Rev James A Smyth will celebrate solemns today. Rev William T Russell will preach on The League of the Good Shepherd meets at 7 90 PM. Russell will answer questions from a box on Catholic teaching for Catholics and non Catholics.

Mgr Buesel St St. Patricks Church James A Smyth William T Russell League of the Good Shepherd Mer Russell

Real estate boom opens year with Arlington Hotel sale

The new year brings a boom in Washington realty with record deeds. Arlington Hotel property sold by George P Bustis for 1,460,000, plus a 1960 deed for deferred purchase money. Other notable moves include National Savings and Trust leasing Lenman Building to use funds for Woodward & Lathrop improvements, and several high value loans and transfers across the city. The market for 1911 shows 26,107 papers affecting titles and 448 incorporation filings, totaling over 4.5 million dollars in receipts, with Northeast leading sales and New Year week posting 101 transactions.

Arlington Hote Otty Lenman Equitable Woodward & Lothrop Egate Arlington Hotel George P Bustis W W Corcoran Washington Realty ArHngton Hetel Thomas R Jones National Savings and Truat Company Woodward & Lathrop Joan Fidelity Trust Company of Philadelphia Harry Wardman Thomas P Bones Twentieth Street California Avenue Union Trust Company D Streets Tennessee Avenue Thirteenth Street Joseph B Bowling Recorder of Deeds W Dutton Ofice Bowling Northwest

Building Permits Surge Amid Cold Wave in District 1

Unseasonable activity continues as District 1 issues permits for university club construction at McPherson place and Y street, plus multiple repairs and new dwellings. Large project costs include a five story club house and several brick dwellings, with numerous elevator installations and shed constructions across northwest and nearby streets.

University Club McPherson Place Y Street Charles Walden Crittenden Street Sixth Street Green Tennyson Street Thamas Githom Fifth Street Alabama Avenue Allard and Bayne Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company Fieet Street Washington Gas Light Company Prescott Co Inc Adolph Loehr Henneyivania Avenue University Club Building Company Inc G OG Talisn Budworth Patterson Street John B Henderson Sixteenth Street Thirteenth Street Georgia Avenue

John Dickson Home for Aged Men in Washington

The three story John Dickson Home for Aged Men on Blagdon Avenue Northwest is nearing completion. Designed by Arthur B Heaton, the $67000 project includes a seven thousand dollar building fund with inmates’ comfort in mind, featuring library dining lounges kitchens and attendant quarters across the second and third floors.

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Drainage plans to reclaim Potomac bottoms near Washington

Department of Agriculture officials urge cooperative drainage of Sycamore Bottom lands along the Potomac between Edwards Ferry and Seneca Creek. About 2200 acres would be drained, boosting fertility and crop yields, with land values rising above high lands once drainage is completed.

Department of Agriculture Secreta Iltvally Patie Jowlanis Sdywards Seneca Creek Chucapeake and Ono Canal Bainesville Baltmore and Ohio

Reed About the Big Contest

The article announces a new newspaper contest with a grand prize up to $0 and many additional prizes for children under a certain age. Readers are urged to submit solutions and read the official rules in The Posito aay for eligibility and conditions.

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