Mount Vernon Ladies Protest Convict Camp Near Home
A Mount Vernon delegation led by Senator Martin and Senator Swanson and Representative Carlin urged Virginia commissioners to oppose a DC reformatory near Mount Vernon. They warned it would harm the historic site and regional revenues, while noting Mount Vernon’s national significance and the ladies’ preservation efforts. Present were regents and vice regents from Delaware Pennsylvania West Virginia Michigan South Carolina Rhode Island Mississippi Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin and
Swanson
Carlin
Virginia
Mount Vernon
Martin
Senator Swanson
United States
Harriet C Comegys
Delaware
Charles B. Ball
Charles J. Harrison
Pennsylvania
Wugene van Rensselaer
West Virginia
B. A. Rathbone
Michigan
John J. Poingle
South Carolina
John C. Brown
Rhode Island
Francis J. Rocks
Mississippi
Henry W. Rogers
Maryland
SHriners Ready for Circus in Indoor Show Tonight
The Shriners executive committee met at the office of Potentate Adolph Gadée to finalize preparations for the Royal & Adams Circus. F A Sebring reports cash returns exceed expectations while William Gude notes three rings and a complete stage, with decorations by Sam Hart. Concessions, ticketing, and hall preparations are complete. dignitaries plan to attend the opening Monday night. The committee, led by Adolph Gude and including Hart, Fulkerson, Morgan, Dingman, Cramer, Gibson, and Stelle, promises the biggest bonafide indoor circus traveling the country.
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Mystriouy
Adolph Gadée
F. A. Sebring
William F. Gude
Sam Hart
Thomas P. Morgan
Harrison Dingman
Harry Cramer
Frank Gibson
Joseph Stele
Royal & Adams Circus
Lustrious
Adolph Gude
Roe Fulkerson
W. F. Gude
Harry B. Cramer
Joseph Stelle
Clean Sweep Sale at Hecht Stores Opens Tomorrow
Hecht Stores announce a bid clearance sale timed to stock-taking with deep reductions across all departments. The event aims to clear stock at peak season, not at end of season, and runs as the January Clean Sweep sale begins tomorrow morning. The Washington Post will print full details and other papers will carry the notices.
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Washington
Hecht
Jeag
Washington Post
Porto Rican Clerk Insane Amid Civil Service Controversy
Louis Marinez of Anacas Porto Rico passed the San Juan civil service exam in September 1909 and got an appointment in the surgeon general's office. In October 1910 he was adjudged insane and returned to Porto Rico. In the U S clerks reported his disruptive outbursts and he was committed to the Government Hospital for the Insane. Martinez is but TM years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Marinez
Anacas
Porto Rico
San Juan
Surgeon General's Office
Wall
Government Hospital
Martinez
Tracy's Condition Improves as Union Leader Recovers
Word from San Francisco reports George A. Tracy, first vice president of the International Typographical Union, who suffered a stroke, has resumed duties at the San Francisco Call and is steadily improving in health. Tracy ran as the Democratic candidate for California's Fifth district in 1908 and has many Washington friends.
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Tracy
San Francisco
George A. Tracy
International Typographical Union
California
Washington
Tragedy of Gin Fatality in Washington Child
The body of Alice Lavinia Coatney aged three died after drinking half a pint of gin at 618 T Street Northeast. Her mother Mrs. Coatney recounts finding Alice with the bottle she smiled then collapsed. Funeral plans set for Warenton Virginia family burying ground.
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Alice Lavinia Coatney
Casualty
Warrenton
T Street
Union Savings Bank to Open Central Branch in Washington
The Union Savings Bank plans a large Central Branch at the old Central National Bank quarters, northeast corner Seventh street and Pennsylvania avenue. A. B. Randle, elected to the boards of Union Savings and National City Bank, will lead the move. the branch opens February 1 with 3 percent interest on savings and discounts for commercial accounts.
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Union Savings Bank
City of
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
A. BE. Randle
Randle
Jbank
National City Bank
Central National Bank
Central Building
Merchants Elect Officers and Chairs at Annual Meeting
The Retail Merchants' Association named officers for the coming year. Joseph Strasburger was unanimously elected president, with R. P. Andrews as vice president and Y. G. Dulin as treasurer. George H. Gall became secretary. Committee chairs include W. W. Everett arbitration, Alfred Mayer trade abuses, A. D. Prince country trade, M. A. Leese home trade, R. P. Andrews employer relations, W. W. Norman membership, and Gerson Nordhinger credit bureau.
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Ofcers
Retail Merchants’ Association
Joseph Strasburger
R. P. Andrews
Y. G Dulin
George H. Gall
W. W. Everett
Alfred Mayer
A. D. Prince
M. A. Leese
W. W. Norman
Jand Gerson Nordhinger
Credit Bureau
Election Enriches Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce gained 1400 dollars from its annual election. About 1350 dollars came Tuesday afternoon and evening from members with overdue dues who were required to pay before voting. Treasurer Lisner collected fifty dollars yesterday from delinquent members.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lisner
Wage Fight for Rabbi Circulates Petition for Reelection
A faction at Adas Israel Synagogue circulated a petition to reconsider Rabbi Egerson's defeat for reelection. Officials expect a special meeting called by President Simon Oppenheimer to decide on a new election. Supporters argue for the rabbi's reelection citing church progressiveness and use of English in services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adas Israel Synagogue
Simon Oppenheimer
Adas Israel
Louis J. Egeraon
Friends
Egerson
Rabbi Egerson
Rabbi Egelson
Egelson
Kegelson
Adas Israel Synagogue 2
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Principal Bernard T Janney Suspended Over Salary Irregularity
Bernard T Janney supervising principal of the first division is suspended amid accusations he certified a teacher’s salary check for a full month after the teacher worked only one day. Auditor Tweedale informed the board president that regular teachers will be paid soon while substitutes await settlement. Attendance officer Bana Bushee notes improved pupil attendance this year.
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Bernard T. Janney
Board of Education
Comptralier
Treasury
Tweedale
Capt. Oyster
Oyster
Janney
Stuart
Bana Bushee
Big Convention Planned for National Board of Trade Meet
Next Tuesday marks the forty first annual National Board of Trade meeting to run three days in this city. William R. Tucker of Philadelphia and Commissioner A. T. Anderson of Cleveland have opened headquarters at the New Willard and say the convention will be larger than any in twenty years. The tariff commission group will convene alongside the trades body. The Business Men's Monetary Conference meets next Wednesday with speakers Edward B. Vreeland and A. Pratt Andrew among others. Secretary MacVeagh and Senator Nelson W. Aldrich will headline the banquet Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Trade
Wiliam R. Tucker
Philadelphia
A. T. Anderson
Cleveland
New Willard
Association
Business Men's Monetary Conference
Edward B. Vreeland
National Monetary Commission
A. Pratt Andrew
the Treasury
C. Stuart Patterson
Irving T. Bush
New York
MacVeagh
Nelson W. Aldrich
Jewelers' Association of the District elects Hutterly president
A. G. Hutterly was elected president of the Jewelers' Association of the District succeeding Charles B. Berry. Other officers include Charles A. Goldsmith first vice president A. D. Prince second vice president Charles Schwartz third vice president Milton Baer treasurer and Julius Duehring secretary.
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A. G. Hutterly
Jewelers’ Association of
Mr. Hutterly
Charles B. Berry
Charlies A. Goldsmith
A. D. Prince
Charles Schwartz
Milton Baer
Julius Duehring
Lincoln temple proposed for inaugural ceremonies in city
The commission received a letter from H. R. Barnturet of A New town Pa proposing a Lincoln temple to host the city inaugural ceremonies. An elegant TTCO taxicab outlet advertises a 5 dollar per hour Lincoln temple theme and 3 dollar per hour automobile service with two phone contacts.
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North
H. R. Barnturet
Newtown
Sanitary cups for public schools in district urged
City commissioners report rapid placement of sanitary drinking cups in all public school buildings following Miss Ruth Rizer’s request from the Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis. A lecture on immigration by Rev Dr Abram Simon is set for tomorrow night at the Eighth Street Temple, inviting public attendance. Arnold's Ale advertised for home delivery and various beverages offered by Arlington Bottling Co. Local business notices mention Eckstein's Business Men's Lunch and a retail listing.
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Ruth Rizer
The
Association For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Missiter
Abram Simon
Eighth Street Temple
New York
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Gilson
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Old Henry
Straus, Gunst & Co
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Richmond
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Plan For Reformatory
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Washington Homestead
Shriners
Hechts
Louis Martinez
Island
California Fig Syrup Co
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Alice L. Coatney
Casualty Hospital
Chid
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Adas Israel Temple
Flock
Hecht & Company
Eo Tem Soma
Prince Albert
Jewelers
Wood’s Seeds
Farm At Garden
Wood
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Richmond, Va
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Arlington Bottling Co
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Carolina
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St. N. Ww
F St. N. W
Keeley Care
Keeley Institute
Uwl North Capitol Street
Washington, D. C
Bowkers Elve
District of Columbia
Marvin
James McGune
Mercer St
Jersey City
N. J
Columbia
Graphophone
Naranthe
Columbia Phonograph’ Co
F Street
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Brutterine
Goldon Churn
Gold Medal
Washington Dairy Ca
Louisiana Ave
Cc. A. Muddiman & CO
America
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Elgin’ Creamery
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Home Building Association
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