Street Car Transfers Stir Public Criticism and Policy Push
District Commissioners defend efforts to regulate street railways and enforce reciprocal transfer rules. Macfarland states they have lobbied Congress since 1898 for penalties and broader control, arguing a comprehensive plan would cover all lines in the major systems. The piece recounts long-running bills, congressional scrutiny, and the push for unified transfer arrangements across Washington’s railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macfarland
Madden
Ilinois
Congress
Capitol Railway
Metropolitan Railway
Capital Traction Compaatez
Washingt Railway and Electric Company
Capital Traction Company
House
Bath
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Keeping Tab on Adults Probation Bill Reported Favorably
A Congress bill by Senator Gallinger to appoint adult probation officers was approved by George S. Wilson of the board of charities and sent to Corporation Counsel H. H. Thomas. The measure would have the District Supreme Court appoint one probation officer and up to seven assistants to investigate offenses and backgrounds of those aged over seventeen convicted of non capital crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Gallinger
Board of Charities
Georges. Wison
H. H. Thomas
Supreme Court of the District
Policeman Appeals Ruling Over Onion Theft Case
Robert L. Waring, a railroad crossing policeman at Fourteenth and U streets northwest, appeals to reopen his case after a police trial board found him guilty of unbecoming conduct. He contends the trial board erred and findings contradict the evidence. The charge stems from Louis E. Coulter's testimony that Waring took a large Bermuda onion at the stand where he was employed and refused payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onion
Robert L. Waring
Polliceman
Fourteenth
Streeta
Waring
Louis E. Coulter
Tial
U Streets
Coulter
District Notes Reports Heat, Streets, Funds and Talks
District notes record Dr. Edwin R. Hodge criticizing heatless streetcars, mud on Girard street and limited funds for street improvements. Coroner Nevitt urges a higher morgue master salary, while EB Southard Parker forwards relief fund totals to San Francisco. Officials consider a wooden paving block test on Fourteenth Street with potential adoption. Lectures announce four Sundays on the New Theism by Ulysses G B Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin R. Hodge
War Department
Hodge
W. H. Hall
Girard Street
Hail
Congress
Fudge I. G. Kimball
Police Court
William L. Webster
Kimball
Webster
Nevitt
Schoneberger
Macfarland
EB. Southard Parker
California Relief Fund
James D. Phelan
San Francisco Relief and Red Cross
Seek New License Law for District Tobacco Dealers
The draft bill to empower Commissioners to enforce cleanliness in restaurants oyster houses and lice and to regulate license revocation has been transmitted to Chairman Babcock. It proposes an annual $12 license tax for tobacco dealers with licenses from November 1 to October 31 and a $100 license for brokers. Penalties include a fund of up to $600 and possible imprisonment up to 30 days for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
House District Committee
Congress
Lcense
Roller Skaters Victor in City Hall Vote
Commissioners refuse to ban sidewalk roller skating and opt against a regulating rule. They cite healthful exercise for children and lack of definite danger while promising police action against disorderly conduct and juvenile matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
South Duct
Funeral for Maj Frank B. Gordon Held in Washington
The funeral for Maj Frank B. Gordon, son of Gen John B. Gordon, occurred yesterday at 11 from Joseph Gawler’s chapel in Washington. Rev W T Moss officiated as notable attendees, including Senators Clay and Bacon and Rep Livingston, with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Frank B. Gordon
United States Volunteers
Iete
John B. Gordon
Joseph Gawler
Pennsylvania Avenue
W. T. Moss
Washington Heights Presbyterian Church
Clay and Bacon
Georgia
Livingston
Joseph Wheeler
H. Davis
A. Lipscomb
Lipscomb
Thompson
Helen McCarthy
N. C. Messenger
Orlando Smith
William Reed
United Confederate Veterans
United Spanish War Veterans
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
Oak Hill Cemetery
Terra Cotta Engine Again Injures Man Near Roundhouse
A Baltimore and Ohio locomotive 2120, involved in the Terra Cotta crash that killed forty four, struck George Cooper, 28, of 19 Maryland avenue northeast near the roundhouse on Twelfth street extended. He suffered serious head and leg injuries and was taken to Casualty Hospital. Engineer John Norris was at the controls. Also note a slight schedule change for Southern Ry No 2, Florida service, effective Jan 27 from Washington at 11:15 am to Jacksonville next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cooper
Baltimore and Ohio
Frederick
Terra Cotta
Maryland Avenue
Roundhouse
Twelfth Street
Cooper
John Norris
Southern
Florida
Washington
Artiva
Jacksonville
City Bulletin Advertisements and Local Offers
A compact bulletin lists various local ads from Baltimore and Washington pages. Items include discounted educational books, prices on home fixtures and coal, bread and cocoa brands, plumbing estimates, building supplies, a poultry show invite, spring water, and foot care services with contact details.
Pennsylvania Railroad Mileage Ticket Promises Convenient Travel
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers one thousand mile mileage tickets at 20 dollars valid for one year and transferable to any number of people within the mileage limit on lines east of Pittsburg and Buffalo. About 200,000 sold. useful for merchants, manufacturers, and families traveling to New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburg Buffalo and other cities with potential two cent per mile one way rate and reduced excursion fares. Mileage Tickets are on sale at all ticket offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Defective Methods in Schools Fault Pupils’ Time Loss
Dr William Shearer of Elizabeth New Jersey told Washington teachers at Central High School that 20 percent of pupils appear defective due to faulty school organization. He cited studies in New York Philadelphia and other cities and argued uniformity condemns millions to slower progress. He urged timely promotions and warned that students fall further behind as years advance.
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Wiliam D. Shearer
Elizabeth
N. J
Washington
Central High School
Shearer
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Intel Iives
Dr. Shearer
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Saka & Company
Seventh Street
First Trust
Thos. J. Fisher & Co., Inc
F St. N. W
Washington Heights
Herrmann
Irmann
Plage Aaul
Massachusetts Avenue
I. Grosner
House of Kuppenheimer
E Mayer & CO
7Th St
Ivanhoe
John Moran’ & Co., Coalers
the Sunday Post
Manufacturers
Walloof & Co
Irosean
Norfolk
Friedlander Bros. Cor
St. Nw
Bill
Ulysses G. B. Pierce
God
Druggista
Say
Maj. Gordon
Oak Hill
City Bulletin
I. & M. Otternheimer
Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Md
E. F. Brooks Co
16Th St. Schneider
J. J. Kidd & Co
Sth
Kentucky
N.Y
van Houten
Donnelly’s
15Th St
12Th St
R. J
M. C. Grace
Masonic Temple
Great Bear Spring Water Co
J. J. Georges & Son, Inc
C. G. Sloan
Thomas F. Walsh
Nemarest
Faris
France
Walsh
Demoe
Prince and
Duke
Demment
Harris & Nixon
Charles Rossler
Ray ‘Trotter
Harry B
C. G. Sloan & Co
G St
Pennsylvania Railroad Bulletin
Demon of Uniformity
D. J. Kaufman
Penn. Ave
G. A. Muddiman & Co
MEH
Y.M. G.A
Robert G. Freeman
Moving Pictures
Illingworth Family Orchestra
Congressional Coffee
A. c
Geat Atlantic & Pacific Tes
E Sts
Penna. Ave
ldth_ St
Ceecee
Mwelgne
Victor E. Adler
Ten Per Cent Clothing House
Corner
Mass
Ava
John Fellis & CO
Victor Talking Machines
Edison
Selinger
F St
Barney & Berry
John B. Espey
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th St. N.W
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