One Man Rule Debate Gathers District Business Leaders
Washington stock brokers and executives discuss plans to replace the three-commissioner district government with a single head. Opinions split between backing a strong executive and opposing outsiders governing the city. Proponents urge high pay for a qualified leader. Opponents warn of reduced local control and risk of conflict.
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Keane Council Knights confers two degrees at evening meeting
Keane Council No 353 Knights of Columbus will hold its last degree meeting of the season this evening at eight o clock. The first degree will be conferred by Grand Knight Park with officers assisting, followed by the second degree by Past District Deputy Joe Duvall with Brother Q Shea and Warden O Day. Robert Ke Doylett will lead the social portion and Brother Stahlman will provide refreshments.
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Married life unravelled in several divorce suits filed
Netitie N Bunker seeks separation from Howard N Bunker alleging excessive drinking and desertion after a marriage in Fallmouth Massachusetts on July 28, 1836 with one adopted daughter. Carl A Weber, a letter carrier, seeks divorce from Justina with custody of their 12 year old son Carl. Catherine Randall petitions divorce from George J Randall, cites marriage on March 24, 194 and desertion May 9 1905, asking to resume maiden name Munro.
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Unmuzzled Dogs Roundup Under City Crusade
Dog catchers rounded up 61 unmuzzled animals yesterday with most redeemed by owners. Only 11 were licensed. The poundmaster halted 69 dogs overstaying the legal limit. Night squad captured over a dozen unmuzzled dogs. Charles L Johnson was made special policeman. more officers to join. Health officer Dr William C Woodward says the crusade is very successful. Police instructed to remove vicious dogs from bearing areas.
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Wiliam C Woodward
Langdon School Safeguards Proposed by Fire Chief
Chief Best of the fire department submits to district commissioners a report urging Langdon public school improvements. He favors basement protection with metal laths or cement plaster, an eight foot wide main exit, two three gallon extinguishers per floor, and changes to the southeast dockroom. Belts recommendations are sent to the building department to be carried out immediately.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railway seeks 1.5 million from city for Union Station work
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad demanded 1.5 million from city commissioners under a 1903 Congress act to complete Union station features and eliminate grade crossings. Attorney George Salton and corporation counsel TLFF argued retirement actions not met, as the railroad must finish the viaduct into the northeast city section and remove specified grade crossings.
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Tlff Thomas Corporation
Award Sidewalk Contract Sealed for District
Colburn Bios cement contractors win the sidewalk program for the next fiscal year after submitting bids. Five proposals were received with Rudolph Blome, Drew & Shehan, Crawford Paragion, and Beatt Construction among bidders. The low bid is 96 cents per square for city sidewalks and 118 for exterior sidewalks.
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Boys Fined for Stones Throwing in Juvenile Court
Vivian Fatt, Percy Welch, and Louis Burke aged thirteen to fourteen, were fined $15 each in juvenile court for throwing stones Saturday night. The fines were paid by their parents after previously being fined in Judge DeLac’s court for disorderly conduct on a streetcar.
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Percy Welch
Louis Burke Rang Ng
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New Child Labor Law Enforced Regulating Underage Work
The new child labor act requires certificates for workers under 16 with 14 to 16 year olds proving literacy and schooling, while 12 to 14 need Judge De Lacy approval for special work. Wages, paper carriers, and 6 am start times are restricted, and many morning newspaper carriers face new limits and badge requirements.
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