Dreadnaught Cars Weigh More and Costlier for PRR
The Pennsylvania Railroad favors steel passenger cars, noting a fifty percent greater weight and over sixty percent higher cost than wooden cars. They justify the expense by improved safety and comfort. Currently 704 steel cars are in service, with plans to reach about 2,000 as production allows.
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New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Nashville
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad System
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rudolph Congratulated for Safe Fourth Celebration
Commissioner Rudolph as head of the joint Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce committee received numerous letters and calls praising the successful safe Fourth of July celebration in Washington. Citizens recalled the past injuries and fires, noting the contrast with the current year and urging continued enforcement of fireworks restrictions. The American Club Association pledged stronger action in 1911 to ban explosives on Independence Day.
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Rudolph
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
American Club Association
J. Horace McFarland
Richard B. Watrous
Fourth of July Death Toll Drops Across Nation
Chicago on July 5 reports the observance of the Fourth of July brought fewer casualties. The Chicago Tribune notes a drop in deaths to a total similar to no precise figure given, while injuries fell from 2,361 last year to 1,785 this year.
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Chicago
The
Chicago Tribune
Advertising and Real Estate Man E L Duvall Dies
Emelius G Sere Duvall a longtime Washington advertising and real estate figure died at 1537 Eighth Street NW after a brief illness. Born February 28 1847 he worked with the Washington Chronicle and The Post and helped modernize ad systems. Survived by son Leroy Duvall and several siblings. Funeral will be held at the family residence with Rev Guthrie and Rev Wilson officiating. Also noted are brief items on Capt John G Wallace of Wallastore VA and a local auto ad and taxi service.
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Emelius Ga Sere Duvall
Washington
Eighth Street Northwest
Mr Duvall
Tbrace
Mr. Duvall
Leroy Duvall
Asheville, N. C
CITY BULLETINS Rodding the White House contract awarded
Carl Bajohr of St Louis will begin installing lightning rods and points for the White House project, costing $500. Also notes on carpet cleaning methods and a revival of Merita Ginger Ale as a popular thirst quencher with local grocers and Arlington Bottling Co contact details.
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White House
Carl Bajohr
St. Louis
Conger
N. Y
Arlington Bottlinz Co
Streets Cleaned After Fourth as City Safeguards Theaters
Downtown streets cleared of paper and debris by the street cleaning department by dawn. Pennsylvania Avenue from Peace Monument to Washington Circle and all cross streets swept. By 6 o clock sweepers finished Independence Day cleanup. A new building regulation for moving picture theatres requires a water curtain fire protection starting August 1. Zeidler sues Washington Terminal Co for 25000 damages in District Supreme Court for injuries from an engine tender. Local ads for stenographers and floral designs appear.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Peace Monument
Washington Circle
McGonegal
District Supreme Court
John C. Zeidler
Washington Terminal Company
Zeidler
Leckie, Fulton & Cox
Denies Wife's Charges In Maintenance Case
Dr Elmer H Sothoron of 1921 I street NW to pay his wife 0 a month during her maintenance suit. Justice Stafford signed the order. Counsel fees for the wife's lawyers are allowed. Sothoron denies cruelty and ill treatment alleging only overbearing mother in law. Ridgley Sothoron supports his father. Lawyers include Laskey Davis for Mrs Sotheron and Douglas for the husband.
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Elmer H. Sothoron
I Street Northwest
Justice Stafford
Sotheron
Avery
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Rich
B. Rich’s
Bulletin
Man
Henry Evans’ (Inc
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Eif
Ort
Keeley Institute
Capitol Street
Wellhington
District of Columbia
Maryland
E. Z
Ete
Ee O’donnell
Rexell
Many Land Committee
Civic Federation
E. L. Duvall
TCO
John G. Wallace
Wallasstore
Norfolk County
Capt Wallace
Ambler A. Marstellar
Thirteenth Street
pHs
C. D. Collins
18Th St. Nw
Gude
F Street
White
N. W
Herrmann, Seventh
Sts. N. W
John F. Ellis & CO
Penn. Ave
C. Lansburgh Furniture Co
Ninth St
11Th Corner Ltd
E Sts. S. E
8Th and
Estresis
Uneeda Biscuit
Pkge
Senate
Bashel
Peck
Congressional
House O
Snider
Armour
Gherkins
A& P
Brandh
St. N. W
St. N.W
A & P Flour
Seventh St. N
Mic
Pacific
Alexandria
King Street
Heinz
Crosse & Blackwell
Center
S. E
Courtney
Duryea’s
Marshall’s
Messina
Dr. Sothoron
Cook & Stoddard Co
P Sts
Tire Pope Auto Co
Wash
14Th St. N.W
Prince Albert
Horn
U. S. Marine Band
Capitol
Willam H. Santermann
Free Lance
Goldmark Muale de Baliet
E. Thomas
Carl Maria von Weber
Die Kosnigin von Saba
Delibes
bLincke
Godfrey
U. S. Soldiers’ Home Band
John S. M. Zimmermann
Catherine Carnaro
Zimmermann
Lb. Sanitary Grocery Co., Inc
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St. Nw
Pala
Waal
Potomac Electric Power Co
Fourteenth Street N. W
RP. Ardrews Paper
la. Ave. N. W
Friedlander Bros
9Th & E Sts
O. Henry
Illustrated By
Dan Sayre Groesbeck
POST
Q. Henry
Ally
Ckets
C. A. Muddiman & Co
12Th St
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