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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1909

Page

33

Plea to Renew Fire Protection Plan for Downtown

District commissioners push for a $750000 high‑pressure water system to shield downtown from fire. They seek Senate support after House committee omits $100000 local funding, arguing one plant could replace multiple engines and save risk in key downtown blocks near Wisconsin to I streets.

Macfarland Senate House District Committee Wagder District Fire Department Belt Washington Reno Brightwood Tennallytown Pennsylvania Avenue Treasury Capitol Trumbull Wisconsin Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Connecticut Avenue I Street Seventeenth Street

Pine compound cough remedy from Leach Chemical Co

An old ad claims a pine based cough remedy uses glycerine and pine extract to heal colds within twenty four hours. It promotes a pure pine compound guaranteed by Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati Ohio and touts healthful properties from the pines.

Pat Bing Sean Ae Covery Leach Chemical Co Cineinnatii Ohio

District Jobs Scarce Despite 2000 Applications on File

The District government has a large applicant pool for building positions since moving into a new site last July. Over 2,000 applications are on file, about 13 acted on, 1,988 awaiting their turn in Dr William Tindall’s office. No vacancies now or in sight.

Exery Prapare Donately Ag William Tindall Haddey

Snowed In District Faces Plow Shortage and Slush

Washington youths enjoy coasting on icy sidewalks near the District Building as plows and 200 workers struggle to clear snow. Despite sun breaks, crusted snow hampers progress and with only $1500 left in funds, another storm may leave the city powerless without Congressional aid.

Congress

Benning Residents Seek Water Main Extension

The Benning Citizens' Association asked the commissioners to extend water service to Benning road. Engineer Commissioner Cosby said the decision hinges on Congress’s fiscal year 1910 estimates and a proposed $314,000 urban water mains appropriation. if granted, extension will proceed, otherwise the project may be delayed for years due to limited funds.

Citizens’ Association Benning Water Department

Water main and sewer projects under Locker System test

Engineer Commissioner Coaley ordered extensive lead and sewer work including fifty feet of 8 inch water main on Ninth Street Northwest and multiple sewers in Benning, Queen, Georgia, Kesver, E Street Northeast, Decatur, Arkansas, Town avenues, and Iowa avenue at a cost of 250 dollars. Regulations for plaza islands surface coverings with stone screenings authorized for 900 dollars. a test of the locker system for liquor control approved.

Coaley Maine Nineteenth Street Kailarama Avenue Woodley Road Benning Road Queen Street West Virginia Montello Georgia Amont Kesver E Atreet Twelfth Thirteenth Tennessee Avenue Town Avenues Iowa Avenue Decatur Delafield Lamont Street Park Place Warder Street Beauon Alten Iron and Steel Company Anacostia Taining Wall Tourta Oatreche Excise Board Columbia Golf Club West Morrow

FAT MEN INSTALL OFFICERS FOR 1909 AT MEETING

The Jolly Fat Men's Club installed officers for 1909 at its Datreet clubhouse. President John A Kapp. First VP John M Becker. Second VP R E Humphrey. Third VP S L Hoover. Secretary Ernest W Emory. Treasurer Emil G Schafai. Sergeant at arms Maurice B Flynn. Sentinel William J Mullin. Trustees Charles F Linhiman for three years. Joseph E Johnson unexpired term. A smoker followed. The Fat Men's bowling team plans for the ninta annual tournament under the American Bowling Congress in Pittsburg from February 27 to March 20.

Jolly Fat Men's Club Ir Datreet John A Kapp John M. Becker R. E. Humphrey S L Hoover Ernest W. Emory Emil G Schafai Maurice B Flynn William J Mullin Charles F. Linhiman P. J Mes Joseph E Johnson American Bowling Congress Pittsburg

Supt Folsom In Hospital After Electric Shock

Sherman I Folsom superintendent of sub stations for the Washington Railway and Electric Company remains hospitalized at Providence Hospital after a severe electric shock last week. Officials report he is stabilizing but recovery will be slow due to the extent of injuries.

Sherman I Folsom Cleventh Jstreet Northwest Washington Railway and Electric Company Providence Hospital Pweichins

Damages Awarded by Union Station Grade Commission

The Union Station grade damage commission, led by Charles A Baker George W Moss and George Spransy, reported appraisements to the District Supreme Court for damages to properties along Sith street west of G and north Virginia avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets southeast. Petitions list owners Idan B Barker Bartholomew Tiggins John KE Herrell Edward M Grinder and other parcels with damages ranging from 250 to 2250. Attorneys Weller Dallington Warmer Wolf Rosenberg Leftwich Sinclair and Chauncey Hackett A Leftwich represented owners while the District appeared through counsel.

Union Station Charles A Baker George W Moss George Spransy District Supreme Court Sith Street Virginia Avenue Fifth Sixth Streets Sixth Street Idan B. Barker Bartholomew Tiggins John KE Herrell Square Edward M Grinder Petitioner Joseph I Weller J. J Dallington B H Warmer Wolf & Rosenberg Cotton & White Chauncey Hackett Leftwich Sinclair

On Trail of President Arrested in Capitol Subway Hunt

Charles N Evans, 36, of 96 Seventh Street Southwest, was seized in the Capitol subway by police while claiming to seek President Roosevelt. Detained at First Precinct station, he will be examined by a police surgeon for sanity. Evans, a paperhenger by trade, is described as a victim of religious insanity. no weapon was found.

Roosevelt Charles N . Evans Seventh Street Evang Capitol Herbert J T Herbert Herberts Barry I Street

Taft Panama Canal report joins six engineers

Capt Allen named by President-elect Taft to accompany the Taft into the Isthmus report on canal status. Also notes Allen of Chicago among six engineers, with other local notices and assorted ads and brief items including a police update on Herbert and local business promotions.

Capt. Allen Roosevelt Henry H Allen Chicago Taft Panama

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