Supple supplementary remarks on Washington prohibition views
A reader argues Washington is the soberest city and questions prohibition. He cites low arrest rates, compares to prohibition states and Muslim abstinence, and credits the Anti-Saloon League with balancing liquor sales in hotels. He notes revenue loss shifts to property owners and rent payers, expresses doubt over reduced whisky consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Allance
Samuel Smith
Ingtriet
House
Congress
Bever I
Schare
Question of "Dry" District Not One of Race and Color
The Post letters discuss prohibition in the District of Columbia, arguing prohibition is not a race issue. GEO WM. COOK defends color fairness and fact-based coverage. A second note from Brightwood Park Parent-Teachers' Association endorses retirements for DC public school teachers and urges congressional passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Post
Post
Columbia
Washington
Bladensbaurg
Bladensburg
Maryland
District of Columbia
Iquor
Geo WM. Cook
Brightwood Park
Parent-Teachers’ Association
M. &. Youse
Compulsory Training Step Toward War Says Writer
Agnes W Lordmur of Newburgh writes against compulsory military service arguing it creates a class gulf between soldiers and citizens. She warns cooperation is antidote to war poison and urges training youths to compete rather than cooperate in military affairs. The letter is dated January 3 in Newburgh, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Lande
Agnes W Lordmur Newburgh
Southeastern Sky Presents Pretty Scene Each Evening
Editor Charles Nevers Holmes from Newton Massachusetts details a nightly exhibition of the winter sky around 7 p.m. southeast and south of the dome of night. He notes Capella near the zenith, Sirius blazing below Capella, the Pleiades base, Aldebaran, Castor and Pollux, and the three belt stars forming a line toward a notable star field. Thepiece urges readers to view this grand winter galaxy of stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capella
Hblazes
Pleiades
Aldebaran
Castor
Pollux
Charles Nevers Holmes
Newton
Mass
Wants searchlight to find clean streets in capital
Editor Post Wilsou asks what has become of the street cleaning department. He notes K Street between Seventeenth and twentieth is filthy in a long neglected state and urges action to improve Washington, aided by public support from citizens. Brown, 1320 K Street NW, Washington, Jan 10.
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Searchlight
Wilsou
K Street
Brown
Washington
Ava
Mt. Pleasant
St. and
Maas
Donnell
Ahern
Girard St
Arthur M Burtt
Irmerson
Hagian
Evans
Howard
Keller Memorial Church
Westmoreland
Apt
Alabama
12Th St
Rogers Peet Suits and Overcoats on sale in DC and NY
Well-Dressed New Yorker and Washington shoppers learn Rogers Peet offers substantial reductions. Prices listed include suits and overcoats valued at 20, 22.50, and higher, now marked down to 15, 18, 22, 25, 30 with coats also discounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Peet
Hugo Worch
Stary & Clark
Kurtymann & Co
Kurtzmann
Martin Broa
Sune
Unanimous Supreme Court Decisions Questioned
Editor argues that forcing unanimity while following constitutional rules may misapply the standard of reasoning. The piece compares court majorities and dissents to a jury verdict, urging the court to live up to its own rule of a plain constitutional conflict and consider unity when appropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Supreme Court
State Court
Supreme Courts
United States Supreme Court
Not Military Training But Physical Training Is Urged
The Security League and other militarists favor compulsory physical training to bolster national defense. They cite that only 1 in 35 enlistables are fit and propose six months to a year of correction, urging a comprehensive school system of medical checks, indoor and outdoor games, and health lessons led by Dr. Sargent of Harvard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security League
Brussels
Sargent
Harvard Gymnasium
Lucia Ames Mead
Woman's Peace Party
Doubts A Fair Election On The Day Issue
Milton D Metee laments a rumor ridden vote on the day issue and questions honesty of elections amid no laws and strangers voting. He recalls three factions debating a party convention fraud, warns of political filth, and hopes for blessings without rum interests.
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Potomac River
Milton D Mettee
Adam’s Marital History Upheld by Family Joke
Editor Post reflects on early American family history with humor about Adam and Eve. The piece suggests Eve’s faults were mild and forgivable, notes grandsons’ indulgence, and lightly questions lineage and tradition. It ends with a tongue in cheek jab at inheriting traits and “Poor Ittle Lalith.”
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Grandpa Adams
Eve
Adam
Lalith
Wagon Kills Edward Chase in Theater Scene Cleanup
Edward Chase a 30 year old colored helper on a Merchants' Storage wagon died after falling from the wagon at Fifth and D streets northwest while removing theater scenery. Wheels passed over him. he died at Casualty Hospital. Coroner to hold inquest. Also injured bicycle officer C P Cox chasing a speeding car. James Jenks 75 fell at Fifth and G streets and was injured. Frank Wade 40 injured after falling through an elevator shaft at Terra Cotta works.
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Edward Chase
Merchants’ Storage Company
Fifth
D Streets
Casualty Hospital
Jacut Dunnigan
C P Cox
Seventh Precinct
James Harry Jenks
Pension Office
Fifth and
G Streets
Frank Wade
Rock Creek Church Road
Terra Cotta Works
Terra Cotta
Garfield Hospital
Fire Causes $1000 Loss in Two Homes
An overheated stove started a blaze yesterday afternoon at the home of Arthur Halsey 1337 Perry Place Northwest causing about 1000 in damage. Earlier morning a fire of unknown origin began in the basement of William E Hayes 39 A Street Northeast and did about 10 in damage.
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Arthur Halsey
Perry Place
William E. Hayes
Employment notices in a busy Washington section
A pasted collage of help wanted ads and personal notices from a early 20th century urban newspaper. Listings seek salesmen auctioneers drivers clerks bakers barbers elevator operators and houseworkers, with boxes for responses, wage claims, and qualifications. It mentions positions in investment banking auto sales meat packing and textile trades, with locations in Washington DC and surrounding area.
Help wanted female apprentices and domestic staff in New York
A distressed ad page lists help wanted for millinery dressmaking and designing apprentices at Baughman Dressmaking College with paid learning, a white cook and housemaid position, a chambermaid, a coloured girl for night duties, and other general houseworker roles. Listings specify addresses such as 1115 Gat, 112% 17th St, and 81% 11th St with references and wages in the range of $30 per month.
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New York
St i Baughman
Wanted Female Experienced Buyer for Children's Wear
Help wanted notices show Julius Gutman & Co seeking an experienced woman in Baltimore for purchasing and department management. Also numerous individual ads for general housework, maids, waitresses, nannies, and other domestic roles across Washington area addresses. Multiple personal notices include lost items and small rewards for pets and belongings, with varied locations and contact boxes.
Dressmaker Seeks Evening Home Work
Experienced dressmaker seeks reliable at home evening work. Typing shows day and evening capacity, willing to work for cash. Details unclear due to OCR errors but emphasizes sewing at home.
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Brightwood Association
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Poo
Ang Oon
New Yorker
Bape
International News
U. & Patent Office
M’mani
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New England
Woodward Building
Washington, DC
Civil Service
Weoons
F ST. NW
Main
Virginia
Hines
Wilmington
Eady
Florida
Garber
Vepe Clark
I P Carr
11Th St
Stoneleigh Court
Connaye
Latch
Tom Ford
W.B. Moses & Sona
Hosenfeld & Co
Murat
Staif
Ling Printhog
Bristol
Tilden St
Congress Heights
Orlando
Della
John
Fairfax
Julius Gutman & Co
I Texington
Park Ave
Baltimore
Rcr
Mass Ave
Kenyon
Irving St
Guel
18Th St
Itance
J. M. Gidding & CO
Belmont_ st
Ana
Lemuel Lessear
Derwood
Montgomery Co
Albert
13Th St
Wye
Ave
Wisconsin
Sa . Nw
Newton At
J. Tarshes
7Th St. Nw
Defitt Mme. DE Laine
St. Nw
Franklin Rue
Daoud
Louis
Abraham
Sie
Yale
Turner & Clark
Jorkem
Watts
Mas Matthews
Metxerott
Nelott II
Wornanta
Tusih
Bradford
Detective Service
Southern Brig
Washlogton
Anna B. Johnson
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company
Missouri
E. Roy Mackey
Loth St. Ee
MES. Co
N. W
Weldit Co
N. J
Peanonabie
THF
Cook & Stoddard Co
Conn
Delott
Tim Ran Bereen
Army and Navy
Relling
City
Maxwell
Col. 1618
West
ALBANY AUTO_MTRING CO
Hudson
Res
Pierce-Arrow
Trio Garage
DODGE
Oldsmobil
Packard
Smuth’s
Auto Taxi CO PH
Coroner
Max Wells
Lincoln
Soc
Office Security Brokerage CO
Colorado Building
Clairvoyants
Diffe
O11
RS M
Digetue Palmist
Auto Tires
Ramasdell 2
Irving
Oppenheimer’s
Hopwood’s
8Th and K
Hoffminan
Washington Post
F. G. Smith Piano CO
F Street
Mactiiif
New Tome Stiades
Kleeblatt’s
11Th & H Sts
N. E
Samea
Rintal Syrvich
Randolph Pl
Underwood
Florida Avenue
Kenols Bldg
Section Printing Co
Parker
Jordan
P_ Rodman
Jandscara
Jobo Collins & Co., Inc
Tagiespoons
Cayce & Owi
Beumundle
Quincy
Grafenola
Tibelco
Nigae Ee
Pho Si
Juelg Piano CO
Goby Contr
Lorenz Jewelry CO
Gaiety Theater
Breker
Hema
Ageonditin of
Hatters
Pie Bay
Square Seaf Furniture Co
Hensley
Butir
Ant Wheee
Reese James Phen
Guntliman
Walter
Stoona
Howe
Lauminus
Pammereisl
Pie City Riniat
Tater Heath
North
Trent
Dion Y
Columbus
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