Plea to Renew Fire Protection in District
District commissioners press for a $750000 high pressure water system to protect downtown Washington. Plans include a four line main trunk from Reno reservoir via Wisconsin to I Street with 20, 16, and 12 inch laterals. They urge Congress to restore a $100000 local appropriation once cut by the House District committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
First Street
Eighteenth
B Street
Wizard
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Pine compound cough remedy guaranteed by Leach Chemical Co
An ad describes a pine based cough remedy mix of glycerine and pine essence claiming to break a cold in twenty four hours and cure any curable gene. It asserts the product uses pure pine compound and is prepared and guaranteed by Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Bing
Sean Ae Covery
Leach Chemical Co
Cineinnatii
Ohio
District jobs scarce despite 2000 applications in file
The District government has about 2,000 applications on file since moving to its new building last July. Only 13 have been acted on, 1,988 wait in Dr William Tindall's office for their turn, and no vacancies are currently foreseen.
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Exery
Prapare Donately Ag
William Tindall
Haddey
Snowbound City Kids Enjoy Sled Rides Amid Slow Cleanups
Washington youths take to icy sidewalks and building approaches for free coasting as district crews struggle to clear snow. Plows and 200 workers work to open downtown crossings while funds near depletion pending congressional aid to avert continued street slush.
Benning Citizens Seek Water Main Extension
The Benning Citizens' Association asked the commissioners to extend water service along Benning Road. Engineer Commissioner Cosby said the decision rests on Congress funding for the 1910 fiscal year. A $314,000 special appropriation for suburban mains could enable the extension. without it, the project will be deferred for years due to limited funds. The association will be notified of the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Association
Benning
Water Department
Locker System Tests and City Works Planned
Engineer Commissioner Coaley ordered water mains and sewers laid across several streets including Nine teenth street northwest and Benning road with costs of 250 and 900 authorized. A test of the locker system for distillation is to be reviewed, railings purchased to be checked for liquor-licensing violations, and a retaining wall near Eleventh Street to be erected. Pension for Fireman’s Widow approved, Mary K Smith to receive 60 monthly until age 16 then 40. Terminal street to enter Union Station plaza named and signposted.
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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
Macfarlang
Fire Department Pension Committee
Mra
Mary K. Smith
Francis M Smith
Frank J. Wagner
A J Sullivan
J Carington
New Street
Union Station Plaza
Delaware Avenue
E Street
Terminal Street
M ‘Mark ‘Ham
Fat Men Install Officers for 1909 Club
The Jolly Fat Men's Club installed officers for 1909 at their meeting in Datreet. Officers include President John A Kapp, first vice John M Becker, second vice R E Humphrey, third vice S L Hoover, secretary Ernest W Emory, treasurer Emil G Schafai, sergeant at arms Maurice B Flynn, sentinel William J Mullin, and trustees Charles F Linhiman for three years and Joseph E Johnson for the unexpired term. A smoker followed. The Fat Men's bowling team prepares for its trip to the annual American Bowling Congress tournament in Pittsburg from February 27 to March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Recovering In Hospital From Injury
Sherman I Folsom, superintendent of sub stations for the Washington Railway and Electric Company, injured by an electric shock last week, remains at Providence Hospital in slow but hopeful recovery. Doctors say the injuries are serious, and time in hospital will be lengthy. Post Want Ads Are Free, use classified columns of The Post for results.
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Sherman I Folsom
Cleventh Jstreet
Northwest
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Providence Hospital
Pweichins
Post
Post Land Secure
Grade Damages Awarded by Union Station Commission
A district court reported appraisements by the Union Station grade damage commission led by Charles A Baker George W Moss and George Spransy for damages to west Sith street area between G and nd Virginia avenue north side between Fifth and Sixth southeast. Awards ranged from 250 to 2250 dollars across multiple properties on Sixth Street and Virginia Avenue with owners Idan Barker Bartholomew Tiggins John E Herrell Edward M Grinder. Attorneys representing owners included Joseph I Weller J J Dallington B H Warmer Jr Wolf Rosenberg Cotton White Chauncey Hackett A Leftwich Sinclair. district special attorney for the government attended.
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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 Arrest In Capitol Subway
Charles N Evans, 36, of 96 Seventh Street Southwest, was arrested in the Capitol subway after declaring he must find President Roosevelt. He is held at the First Precinct Police Station awaiting a sanity examination by a police surgeon. Evans, a paperhanger, is described as a religiously obsessed suspect. No weapons were found on him during the arrest.
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Roosevelt
Charles N . Evans
Seventh Street
Evang
Capitol
Captain Allen Named in Canal Inspection List
President elect Taft will be accompanied to the canal region by six engineers. Capt Henry H Allen of Chicago is added to the list. The item notes the long campaign for support and mentions other civic notices and local businesses in the city, including gas regulators and various eateries. Policeman J T Herbert’s health improves after a brief illness while on duty. Emma Warren secures a divorce from Charles Warren and resumes her maiden name Emma Henson.
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Capt. Allen
Roosevelt
Henry H Allen
Chicago
Taft
Panama
Mrs. Warren
Wright
District Supreme Court
Emma Warren
Charles Warren
Emma Henson
J. H. Stewart
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Saks & Company
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Three Reliable Shoe Houses
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Tharp
Berkeley Rye
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Monarch
Lisle Sox
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Asia Atte
J. E. Rosenthal
Haberdasher and Hatter
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Prince Albert
Ngineer
Four Lear Clover” Creamery
Gene F. Oyster
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Pa. Ave. Nw
Gude
Folsom
Union Station Commission
City Bulletins
Tiington Bottling Company
C. A. Moddiman & Co
Capial Gas Consumers Co
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Herbert
J T Herbert
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New York
Thomas McDonald
Culiary Department
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Rosenfeld
Travel
California
Union Pacific
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S.C. Milbquane
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Price Schottte
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R. P. Andrews Paper CO
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N. W. Burchell
Pinta
Andle Highlands
U.S
White House
Randle Hightents
Dupont Circle
Fa Ave
Barrister
the Strane
Donnell
Today's Post
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street NW
Uneeda
Warner
Warners
Fon Marine
Wington Post
Gallery of Foreign Arts
W. Toboldt
Mr. Merchant
Potomac Electric Power Co
4Th Street N. W
Emrich’s
Wisconsin
Mostrees
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Indianaay
Heller
Barber & Ross
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Inter-Ocean Building
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Friedlander Bros. Cor
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