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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Capt. Allen
Roosevelt
Henry H Allen
Chicago
Taft
Panama
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