District Appropriation Bill Sets Playgrounds and Funds
The district measure approved in the House authorizes 75,000 for purchase of public playground sites for Washington children and 5,000 for maintenance. Total district appropriations top 10.004 million, exclusive of water department, with 1.7 million less than estimates. Water revenues projected at 456,000, surplus to fund high service water distribution. Additional items include plaza improvements, asphalt price rise, and compulsory high school cadet service for male students.
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House
Water Department
Gillett
Massachusetts
Washington
District of Columbia
Union Station
United States
Washington Terminal Company
Massachusetts Avenue
Anacostia Bridge
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Monroe Street
Svookland
Bowers Streets
Wahington
Aqueduct
Mott
Fourteenth Street
Florida Avenue
Langdon
Petworth
Gage
Emery
District House Passes Bill to Legalize Child Labor Panel
The district House yesterday passed a bill incorporating the national child labor committee. Representative Garrett of Tennessee raised a Democratic objection that the measure could spur institutions to seek prestige by appealing to Congress or incorporation. The committee trustees include Felix Adler, Francis G. Caffey, Robert W. De Forest, Edward T. Devine, and Homer Folk.
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House
National Child-Labor Committee
Garrett
Tennessee
Usuel
Congress
Felix Adler
Francis G. Caffey
Robert W. de Forest
Edward T. Devine
Homer Folk
Lawmakers Propose Child Welfare Drive and Fortifications
The text outlines a broad legislative agenda including forming a society to promote child welfare and report child labor facts, raising parental responsibility standards, approving police pension acts, restricting liquor sales to minors, regulating weights in provisions, and extending several deadlines. It also notes discussions on fortifications for insular possessions and Chesapeake Bay, plus a bill amending statutes on inland whistle signaling and raises for the enrolling clerk and an assistant.
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William &. Harmon
John
Police
Pperson
Alexander Place
Adams Street
DHS
Keifer
Ohio
Alce
Chesapeake Bay
Taft Board
House
United States
Tax law change urged on tax seizures and proof of amount
CoNertee of Taxes E G Davis urged changes to allow the collector to sue or distraint delinquents for unpaid taxes and to make the tax certificate conclusive evidence of the amount due without presenting books in court. Similar laws exist in Baltimore with seizures for unpaid personal taxes up to 100 dollars.
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Davis
Davia
Baltimore
Justices of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
Watch Money Lenders In District Face Regulation
Commissioner West urged licensing and regulation of money lending firms in the District. He proposed directing the corporation counsel to draft a bill for Congress, to be enforced by the police department. He presented advertising materials from doorways showing anonymous lenders enticing borrowing.
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West
Congress
Police Department
Commissioners Split Over Coroner Law Change
Commissioner Macfarland says the coroner Nevitt should not be legislated out of office and that the coroner’s authority should stay with the court system. The board declines to define its stance on Henry E. Davis’s bill to overhaul the coroner law and shift appointment from the commissioners to the courts.
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Macfarland
Congress
Henry E. Davis
Coroners Office
Nevitt
Jaye
New Building Laws Complete By Commission Report
The commissioners informed yesterday the committee to revise build regulations nearly finished its work and will not report officially until late March. Changes will be rare and only at set periods, replacing the former practice of ad hoc updates. School supply checks will be instituted after a complaint that deliveries were not recorded. Special police officers for departments are to be reappointed. some names to be dropped from the roster. The Philadelphia to Washington rail line advertises through sleepers. a note on residency requirements for Metropolitan police applicants remains.
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George W. Baird
Board of Education
William Tindall
Board’ of Commissioners
Rudolph, West & Co
R. H. Cook
Clarence Bean
B. T. Ridgway
J. M. Boardman
Metropolitan Police Force
Department of Agriculture
Burch
J. A Harvey
John W. Dawson
Posigs
Wallace’ Scott
Pamlico County
N.C
City Health and Agriculture Panel May Deliberate Food Law Roles
The District contemplates joint action between Corporation Counsel Thomas and Department of Agriculture solicitor McCabe to define enforcement duties under the pure food and drug act. Health Officer Woodward to report on city meat markets and propose measures to improve conditions, while awaiting Congressional guidance on department involvement.
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Thomas
McCabe
Department of Agriculture
Woodward
E. H. Thomas
George P. McCabe
West
Hays
Health Department
Mactfarland
Heys
Pensions for Fire Inspectors Request Legal Opinion
Deputy Fire Marshal L V Selb and Inspectors Metz Achstetter write to Commissioners asking if injuries in the line of duty qualify for pensions. They note 1 per month deducted to pension fund. Chief Belt says reorganization created new positions but pension law amendments were not made. Corporation Counsel urges request for legislative clarification and Comptroller opinion.
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L. V. Selb
M. G. Metz
C. G. Achstetter
Chief Belt
Corporation
Thomas
More Policemen Asked For Exposition Security
The police superintendent asks for more officers to cover the Jamestown Exposition crowd expected in Washington next May. Maj. Sylvester warns 40 000 to 50 000 visitors, requiring careful welfare planning. Commissioners were urged to send a letter to Congress about district appropriations. Brookland residents urged funding to finish grading Girard Street Northeast. Grove pictures promotion at 923 Louisiana Avenue.
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Sylvester
Washington
Union
West
Congress
Subcommittee On Appropriations
Wiliam
Lewis
Brookland
School Sanitation Probe Ordered by Commissioners
District Chemist Lynch was instructed by the Commissioners to investigate public school sanitation and to correct any sanitary violations. Ads urge economical plumbing, pure bread from Schnelder’s Malt Bread, and gas stove deals. Also promotes whisky delivery, gas lights, theater seats, and chiropody services with various local business names.
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Lynch
E. F. Brooks Co
Progressive Washington Edition will showcase Greater Washington
The Washington Post plans a forthcoming Progressive Washington Edition covering industrial, commercial, financial, professional, and political fields. It will feature authoritative articles by skilled writers, views on public buildings and parks, photographs of prominent builders, and a compendium style dedication to a bright prosperous future for the city and its surroundings.
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McDougall
Mayer & Co
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John Moran & Co
Pa. Ave
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F. St
Selinger’s
F St
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Committee On Revision
Charles H. King
Edward Mallory
Phildelphia, Baltimore, and Washington Railroad Company
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Belt
Buc Grove
Ells Grove
Orry Bulletins
Sehnelder
Lacey’ & Go
G. C. C. Lacey
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F. Brooks Co
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David Warfield
New Willard Cigar and News Department
C. A. Mudaiman & Co
Georges & Son, Inc
Aneoe
Wil Pa. Ave
D. Je Kaufman
Diamond
Munich
Beer
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National Capital
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13Th
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Ca. Provisi
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Nabisco
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Ilantie & Pacitori
Cartty
Johnson Bros
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Opesay
Elgin
Wheeler
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National, Watch CO
Coomine
Tenth ST
Handley
John Bespey
Stéck
Victor E. Adler
Gorner
Mass. Ave
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Eve Ballon
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