District rail bill stalls as Hepburn assails streetcars
Debate over temporary and permanent tracks to Union Station in Washington pits Rep Hepburn and allies against street railway executives. Lawmakers press for universal transfers and lower fares while demanding better service and opening the door to federal action to regulate car numbers, routes, and pricing. The measure stalls with no vote taken as factions clash over timing and scope.
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Protest Highlights Congressional Inaction On Street Car Plans
Eckington Citizens Association held a meeting at St Martina Hall with over 200 residents to press Congress on delays to street car facilities in the District. President Thompson opened the session as speakers denounced Representatives from New Jersey and criticized currency debates in the House. The discussion followed concerns about inadequate police service and the need for sustained district services and transit staffing.
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Association Seeks Expanded Service For City Police
President Thompson backs views on relocating thirty guarding policemen from swell weddings to real duties in Eckington and outlying districts. The association adopts a resolution opposing 3-cent fare and universal transfers while demanding better and broader policing service.
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Senate subcommittee to hold hearings on Washington schools
The Senate District Committee will begin hearings on Washington public schools at 10 AM led by Chairman Senator Burkett. Admiral George W Baird and Senator Dolliver are asked to testify about the Liver bill reorganizing school government replacing the board and superintendent with a director of education appointed by the US Commissioner of Education. The session in the Senate Library area follows Gallinger offering committee rooms.
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Chamber of Commerce to discuss school district report
A special Chamber of Commerce board meeting is set for this afternoon to review a committee report on conditions in the district public schools. The school committee met yesterday to consider the report and may call another Chamber session to decide on possible actions. Dr Chancellor was invited to testify but did not respond.
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Diabetes Cured by Warner's Safe Diabetes Cure Claims
A Rochester real estate dealer, H S Brewer, declares diabetes cured by Warner's Safe Diabetes Cure after failing other treatments. He reports reduced thirst, normalized urination, lower sugar, weight gain, and improved health. The ad cites two product sizes priced 30 cents and one dollar.
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Governor Magoon Heads to Washington on Hatuey
Havana reports Gov Magoon left at 1 am aboard the revenue cutter Halley to Tampa then by train to Washington. The Hatuey sailed escorted by launches with delegations from civic and industrial groups. A national salute rang from Cabanas fortress as the ship cleared the harbor.
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Its Independence as a Leading Washington Newspaper
The Post prides itself on independence and fearless, accurate reporting for all readers throughout the year. It gathers the best news, employs top writers, and uses modern facilities to deliver comprehensive market and financial reports, farming guidance, and leisure reading in a trusted publication.
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The Sunday Post Sporting Pink Sheet Preview
The Sunday Post offers illustrated selections by prominent writers and timely foreign news, with a strong emphasis on sport. It claims to be the best visitor to any household and a premier sporting paper with four pink pages each Sunday covering baseball, horse and trotting events, billiards, auto racing, yachts, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and more in accurate detail.
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