One Man Rule Favored By District Stock Brokers
Washington stock brokers were polled on governing the District with a single executive rather than a three member board. Most backed the Roosevelt plan for a one person chief, ideally a qualified local, while a few favored keeping a board and warned against outsiders and red tape. Opinions varied on compensation, independence of subordinates, and risk of centralized power.
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Washington
Roosevelt WB Hibbs
W B Hibbs & Co
North Carolina
New York
Hibbe
Hibbs
Aldermen
New York City
House
Senate
G Bowle Chipman
Tutton & Co
Chipman
Iime
Lakes
I Parris
Paris
Crane
Parris
Mwo
Parris Sud
Ystnet
Keane Council Knights to Confer Degrees Tonight
The Keane Council 353 Knights of Columbs will hold its last meeting of the season this evening at eight o clock. The first degree will be conferred by Grand Knight Park with council officers assisting, followed by the second degree by Past District Deputy Joe Duvall aided by Brother Q Shea and Warden O Day. Robert KE Doylett leads the social portion and Brother Stahlman provides refreshments. A brief social follows the degrees.
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Keane Council
Knights of Columbs
Grand Knight Park
Joe Duvall
Q Shea
Robert KE Doylett
Broter Stahlman
Two Divorces Filed and Decree Granted in City Court
Two suits for divorce were filed yesterday with one decree granted by Justice Gould. Nettie N Bunker sues Edward N Bunker of 212 North Gothol street alleging excessive drinking and desertion since July 187. They married in Fallmouth Massachusetts on July 28 1896 and have an adopted daughter. Alimony and custody requested. Carl A Weber of 544 Fifth street SE sues Justina Weber for divorce on statutory grounds. married June 24 184 and separated June 16 1906. custody of 12 year old Carl requested. Catherine Randall sues George J Randall for divorce. married March 24 194 and separated May 9 1905. she resumes maiden name Munro.
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Justice Gould
Nettie N Bunker
Hdaward N Bunker
Gophtol Street
Goverment Printing Office
Fallmouth
Mass
Aimony
Carl A. Weber
S44
Fifth Street Southeast
Justina
Carl
Catherine Randall
George J Randall
Munro
Dogs Rounded Up In City Cruelty Crackdown
City authorities captured sixty one unmuzzled dogs with many redeemed by owners. Only eleven were licensed and sixty nine overstayed the pen limit. Night squad seized more than a dozen unmuzzled dogs while ten men handle enforcement. Charles L Johnson became special policeman for this task with others to be added. Health officer Dr William C Woodward calls the crusade successful and police ordered to rid bears of vicious dogs.
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Charles L Johnson
Wiliam C Woodward
Langdon School Safeguards Proposed By Fire Chief
Chief Best of the fire department submits to District Commissioners A a report on Langdon public school safety. Recommendations include basement protection with metal laths or cement plaster, an eight foot wide main exit, two three gallon extinguishers per floor, and work on the dial room in the southeast end. Belts' recommendations sent to the building department for immediate improvements.
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Best
Langdon Public School
Dlorkroom
Railroad demands $1 500 000 for Union Station work
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yesterday demanded 1 500 000 from city commissioners under the February 1903 act to complete Union Station features and eliminate grade crossings. Attorney George Salton said the matter was referred to the corporation counsel, as retirements of the viaduct and grade crossings must be completed per the law.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Act of Congress
Union Station
George Saiam
Commissionera Fhe
Tlff Thomas Corporation
Colburn Bios cement contract for city sidewalks
Colburn Bios cement contractors wins sidewalk project for the district and outside city limits. Five bids were received including Rudolph Blome and Drew & Shehan with bids around 100 to 118 dollars per sidewalk block. High Class Floral Work advertises funeral designs and flowers.
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Colburn Bios Cement
Wuch
Yeser
Ere Rudolph
Blome
Gui
Drew & Shehan
Crawford Paragion
Ro J Beatt Construction Company
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 yesterday for throwing stones on Saturday night. Fines were paid by their parents after prior discipline on a street car in Judge DeLac’s court. The article also notes miscellaneous local ads and notices, including special policemen appointed for Adams Express and Matrea High School, and various retail promotions.
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Vivian Fatt
Percy Welch
Louis Burke Rang Ng
Bo38
Judge DeLac
F \ Parker
Adams Express Company
Lemuel Lo Jones
Matrea Hgh
Cannon
Children Win and Lose as New Child Labor Law Takes Effect
The new child labor law sets age limits and schooling proof for under 16 workers, with certificates issued by the superintendent of schools or deputies. Judge DeLacy approves waivers when needed, denies 12 to 14 year olds work unless absolute need shown, and enforces stop on morning paper carriers before 6 a.m. or after 7 p.m., impacting 75 percent of local morning routes and forcing many young carriers to quit or transition.
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Congress
Wilmarth
Stuart
DeLacy
Juvenile Court
Mr Wailmartis
J P Nichols
Superintendent of Schools
Dis
de Lacy
Caldren
Judge DeLacy
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Seventh Street
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Tenth Street N. W
Ovimtter
Tea Casgaer
Aunyon
Fathas
District of Columbia
Chires F Williams
Lewis Johnson & Company
Corcern
Rome
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Gude
Hait Ne
Knights of Columbus
Pa Ave
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Langdon School
Railroad
Baltimore
Oho
Colburn Bros
Digg Tnet Cement
City Bulletins
Biltsmere
Ithst
Chicago
Muddinan & Co
Hearth’s Beer
Maerten
Senate Brewery
Arlington Bottling Company
Adams
Philippines
George I Adams
Geological Survey
Bureau of Mines
Philippine Islands
San Francisco
Goulds
Joe Roll
Columbia
Photo Supply Co
Marine Band
U. & Capitol
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Stellan
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Arie
Jacques Louis Vanpoucke
Jeck
Teike
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Wagner
Godfrey
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Post
Robert Berberich
Government
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Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
Pettit & CO
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Geen
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Lansburgh Furniture Co
9Th Street Soledgents
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White House
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