Tussle for Gar Lines Washington Men Confident
Washington interests push proxies to secure local control of the Washington Railway and Electric Company amid a New York backed fight. Local leaders say proxies already favor the local ticket and will deter any power shift, naming a slate headed by Allan McDermott with strong local figures. The controversy centers on stock control and the upcoming Saturday directors election in Washington.
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Washington Electric Company
New York
Washington Railway and Electric Company
William B. Hibbs
Washington
Jhekl
Mr. Hibbs
Thhose
Traction Company
Hibbs
Ineal
Charles C. Glover
J. Bel
W. B. Hibbs
Ward Tucron
Crosby. Noyes
Clarence F. Norment
William Loeb, Jr
Woodbury Blair
George Truesdell
Horace Wylie
George H. Harries
Allan McDermott
William Loeb
George Truesder
Ward Thoron
Washingtoniana
Mr. McDermott
Company
Jersey City
N. J
Morrow Sets Tone in District Commissioner Debate
Capt. Jay L. Morrow, Engineer Commissioner, defends fair hearings for proposals but rejects spending proposals as ridiculous. He notes a Washington Citizens Association letter about $25,000,000 street improvements and says the Southeast group may pursue a better understanding with the Board to address propriety of his remarks. Indignant citizens vow to press for clarity and accountability.
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Board of Commissn
Jay L. Morrow
1St
Washington Citizens' Associa
Dresa
Capt. Morrow
Giddings School
Harry C. Hine
Board of Education
Giadings
Record of the Sleuths Arrests and Property Recovered
Inspector R H Boardman reports four months of detective bureau activity to Commissioner West. The quarter ending December shows 347 arrests and 7813.73 in recovered property across numerous named officers and cases, with totals and per-officer figures.
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R. H. Boardman
Metropollian Police Department
West
Barbes
Mutten
Obelen
Eaz
Berman
Farham
Burlingame
Pratt
Cornwsll
Trambo
Evena
Vermiliian
Warren
Sak Hartigan
Weedon
Melas Heian
Wee
Bates
Howlett
e_ McMamee
Considered Business Street and City Improvements
Capt Morrow presents opinion on declaring Madison place from Pennsylvania avenue to H street as a business street with future route to Fiftenth street. Committee refers to Corporation Counsel for view. Giddings School repair requested by Harry C Hine. John J Bin named auditor for Washington Terminal Company. age thirty four, with prior railway experience.
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Terminal Company
John J. Biin
Washington Terminal Company
Mr. Biin
Bob
Pittsburg and Western Railway
Baltimore
J. L. Kirk
Ines
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Commander Driggs Buried with Full Navy Honors at Arlington
Commander William Hale Driggs a retired Navy ordnance expert died Monday at the Naval Medical School Hospital and was buried yesterday at Arlington Cemetery after services at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Two marines and four sailors from the Mayflower carried the casket. active pallbearers were sailors from the Mayflower and the honorary bearers included Rear Admirals Mason Colvocoresses and Baird, plus Captains Moore Kimball and Davenport. Born in Detroit on August 21, 18 86, Driggs joined as a midshipman in 18 21 and served on the St Paul during the Spanish American War. His work raised the Navy ordnance department to a high standard and many of his innovations are in use today.
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Arlington
Navy
William Hale Driggs
Naval Medical School Hospital
Arlington Cemetery
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church
C. Ernest Smith
Drigss
Massachusetts Avenue
Eighteenth
Church Streets
Saiform
Newton E. Mason
G. P. Colvocoresses
J. W. Baird
John W. Moore
W. W. Kimball
Richard Davenport
Driggs
Detroit
Mich
United States
St. Paul
Idrises
Ordnance Department of the Navy
Funeral for Rev Joseph Maguire at Holy Comforter Church
Large Washington throng attends funeral of Rev Joseph Ignatius Maguire pastor of the Church of the Holy Comforter. Cardinal Gibbons speaks of his life and work and grants absolution. Service at Mount Olivet Cemetery, with many church and government officials present.
Charles W Hills Funeral Today At All Souls Church
Charles W Hills former Forty first Civil War officer died Thursday at 12 Thirteenth street funeral set for today at 2 pm Rev U B Pierce of All Souls Church will officiate and interment at Glenwood Cemetery will be private. He resigned from the War Department years ago. Local notices list multiple ads and items including groceries and household goods.
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Charles W. Hills
Charles W. Tite
Thirteenth Street
Hills
War Department
U. SB. F Pierce
All Souls’ Church
Mr. Hills
Glenwood Cemetery
Priva
Protests Likely Over Shepherd Monument Site Change
Leaders of the Shepherd monument project vow to resist any move to relocate Gov. Alexander P. Shepherd’s statue from its planned site in front of the new municipal building on Pennsylvania Avenue. The statue by A. and J. Dunbar is praised as Dunbar’s best work and will be moved to the parking area opposite the building upon completion, with a dedication to follow.
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Shepherd Monument Commission
Alexander P. Shepherd
Pennsylvania Avenue
Board of Commissioners
A. & J. Dunbar
Dunbar
Hebrew Relief Society Meeting Announces Elections and Reports
The Hebrew Relief Society will elect officers for the coming year and read annual reports at meetings tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock. The sessions will be held at Adas Israel Temple at Sixth and I streets northwest. The public is invited to attend.
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Hebrew Relief Society Meeting
The
Hebrew Relief Society
Adas Israel Temple
Sixth and I Streets
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