Street Car Rules Set by Interstate Commission
Street car rules approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission require fenders on all cars, speed limits of 18 mph in the city 20 mph in suburbs and 6 mph at crossings, near side stops, mandatory flagmen at crossings, two lights per car after sunset, gated platforms, and prohibitions on blocking stations. Orders demand passenger access, no blocking by conductors, specific crossing rules, and penalties for violations with enforcement across District of Columbia street railways.
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Ner Pte Ee Tran Rsinary Commission
Leon Prient Wien
Fioan Horpy
Judson
Turk Aadl
James
Poe
Raina
Colwubia
Peer Ratiwas
Solimla Sual
Orien
Cata Po
Columbia
New City Speed Limits Set Fifteen In Town Twenty In Suburbs
Regulations establish speed limits of fifteen miles per hour within the city and twenty miles per hour in the suburbs. Fenders must adopt an approved pattern and the rules take effect immediately to govern motor vehicle operation and safety.
Civic Betterment Plans Veterans Memorial Building
The Civic Betterment Association executive committee at 821 Third Street began a drive to fund a large Washington memorial building for soldiers of all wars. It would include meeting halls for the GAR Army and Navy Union garrisons Spanish War Veterans and auxiliaries. A Marin Henry chaired committee will work with other patriotic groups. A Happiness Church creed was discussed and endorsed. Another meeting is set for August to address district civic matters.
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Civic Betterment Association
Third Street
Washington
GAR
Army and Navy Union
Marin Henry
Happiness
Police Substation Planned for Union Station Complex
Union Station to host a police substation with basement cell for prisoners and patrol boxes at key points. A fire alarm system will connect a central box to all building parts and be ready by August 1.
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Union State
Metint
Tatoa
Girl Found Unconscious After Arrest for Fast Driving
Seventeen year old girl was found unconscious in the witness room of the Sixth precinct station after being arrested for fast driving. Police officer Tastern and others noted her collapse. an ambulance was called. She regained consciousness at the hospital but remains in urgent condition.
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Pennsylvania
Pallke
Svens
Fomisnalty Hospital
Fifty Years in the Army Compidhon of 99 vearg no the Tmtet States army
Fifty years of service in the United States Army. Maj hasles 1) A Loeffler sworn at the White House Mobil Tats ne Long atuiatioan, and a letter from President Roosevelt. lifelong dedication noted to family and country. mentions campaigns under Grant and service at the White House.
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Tmtet States Army
Hasles
Loeffler
White House
Mobil
Pasider
Loeiter
Waite Howe
Army of
United States
Eix
Theodor
Bilumowe
Grant
Gorthorpe
Two Burglaries Reported In Northwest District
Mesparal Arshir of 1a Swentieth i Teet northwest reported to the police yesterday that a room in her house had been entered some time Thursday night. Articles included valuables such as diamonds two rings and a bank necklace. A second entry at 102 Connecticut Avenue involved several costly spoons. Central office detectives have been assigned to both cases.
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Arshir
Cvviliall
Anta Bank
Nlanny
William Core
Connecticut Avenue
Oartawest
Seek New Hospital Site Near Pennsylvania Ave
Emergency Hospital directors seek a new site between Seventh and Fourteenth streets within two blocks north of Pennsylvania Avenue. A committee inspects available locations as Congress plans to purchase the current tract for public buildings, enabling a larger hospital to meet growing needs.
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Seventh
Fourteenth Streets
Pennsylvania
Avenue
Congress
Miller writ held up move dropped for present
Proceedings in the Firet Cooperative Building Association case halted as motions to restrain deposed secretary treasurer Miller were dropped. Ambrose named receiver to locate funds and stabilize the insolvent body, with efforts to obtain access to books and interview the former official.
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Cooperative Building Loan Association
William E. Ambrose
Treasher
Wright
Goull
William BH Ambrose
Ambrose
Heat Area On The Way As Warm Wave Heads East
Weather desks report an extensive heat area moving from the Northwest toward the Mississippi Valley with high readings across Montana and the Dakotas. Temperatures reached 92 in Pierre and 89 at Affleck’s while the bureau logged 79 in the city as the edge of the heat wave nears.
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Montana
Dakotas
Kansas
Nebraska
Pierre
Dak
Mercury
Alississippi
Afflecks
Weather Bureau
Shriners Train to Conclave in Washington Court
Local Arab Patrol plans to capture first honors in a competitive conclave of Imperil Council. Washington men expect to have part side traps on the way home after events today.
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Imperil Council
Washington
Bride Adela Calhoun Weds Baltimore Official in Maryland
Miss Helen Adela Calhoun daughter of Edward Calhoun, Treasury official, returned to Washington after a week in Virginia. She wed Wilbourne Crouch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Baltimore on July 4. The couple, after a brief honeymoon, plan to live at 718 Delaware Avenue Northeast. They travel with the Arab Patrol to the Imperial Council meeting in St Paul Minnesota from July 13 to 16, accompanied by a large caravan and officials from Almas Temple.
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Helen Adela de Calhoun
Edward
Treasury Department
Washington
Wilbourne Crouch
Baltimore and
Olio
Baltimore
Crouch
Calvin
Sures
Lim
Wiss Lhoun
Mr Trouch
King Elorenc Magcalle
Newman Ther
Baltlaior
PaAldson
St Mi Haels
Tere
Virginia Sea
Shame Resorts
Temporaril
Delimace Avenue
Witham
Almas Temple
Mystic Shrine
Union Station
Imperial Council of North America
St Paul Minn
Roe Fulkerson
Whay
Rank K Glteany
Nis Zouatves
Patral
Imperial Ccuwall
Ryan Hotel
St Paul
Almas
Illustriang Potentate
Rorthern
Thie
Noblea Hase
Almis Temple
Vimen
St Paul I
Minneapolieaiy
Minneapolis
Tort Sneln
Pirade
al Shaimere
Adlervent
Almas Temple Watt
Wis
Barralo
Mreil
St Cau
Cast Pabst
Milwankee
D Calkerson
James Lansburgik
Faank Tiarziuice
Vira J
Barrard
Len Lowers
Otuin Wort
Orie Crown
Ryder Nathan Well
Meyers
Neaders
Frank L Gibson
Stewart Seord
IaMerdorf
Harper
Hess
Hoover
Georges
Crospy
Efferen
Summers
SG Barnard
Brown
Grey
Samson Ani
Weigand
Robbery on yacht alleged involving child suspect
A report states Daniel Nolan five years old was arrested by Polweman Donovan of the Fourth precinct yesterday afternoon for breaking into a yacht cabin in Sesonthreek southwest general weeks ago. He allegedly stole brass valuables valued at $60 and faces a sentence in the district jail.
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Daniel Nolan
Polweman Donovan
Leousud
Sesonthreek
Presbyterian Church Events Reflect Local Gatherings
A garbled OCR note outlines church activities including a Presbyterian Congregation event, a midweek service, a rector pastor and choir, and an organist schedule. It mentions Thursday evening services and a Sunday gathering led by Rev JW Pisehor with musical offerings and a potential public address.
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Henning
Methodist Episcopal Trinity
Zion Church
Morton Street
Tony Snnes
Nestor
Smih Ferner
Ianevasn
Christian Science
Presbyterian
Church OF the Come Mart
Rey Jaren
Ila
Chris Tar
Mus
AL Rev
Pisehor
PBC
Pamuel HK
Sundar
Will Examine Dog That Bit Woman
A dog that bit a woman Thursday has been sent by Dr Buckingham, proprietor of a hospital for animals, to the animal industry for examination. Contrary to reports that the dog had bitten ten, the vet reports no bite by the dog in the last fifteen years. The outcome of the observation is yet undetermined.
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1 FC Buckingham
Effec
Buckingham
Birthplace option sought for Stratford Hall by Lee memorial committee
Virginia State Patieti orders preservation of Stratford Hall estate in Westmoreland County. The Lee family links to the home known for James Lee and other signers of Independence are noted. The property, damaged by fire, was rebuilt by order of English royalty and aims to be held in trust for the people, with Poe family ties highlighted.
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Lee Memenal
Virginia
Order of Sons of Ammita
Stratford Hall
Wrstaureland County
Vathom
Stratford
Ahleone
Immeth
Col Jnomis Lee
Ion
The
Quen of
England
Independet
Gen Reobet FO Lee
Weather conditions forecast from Washington weather bureau
Weather report details a humid hot spell across the region with highs near 102 degrees at Pierre and varying winds from southerly to westerly. Describes improving conditions Friday night into Saturday for Atlantic coastal areas and forecasts sunnier periods, with rain chances mainly in the plains and mid Atlantic. Includes temperature readings for midnight and afternoon, sunshine percentages, and notes on river conditions for the Potomac and Shenandoah basins based on special bulletin.
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Aqucuitur Weather Bureau
Washington
Ohgie
Misslessppi
Rocky Wegatas
Pierre
Staes
Atlanta
Atlantie
Sngerar
Potomac
Baltimore Mules Eye Vacation Rights for Government Horses
The PoetoMce Department considers allowing a few days of vacation for government horses owned by Baltimore rural carriers. Many applications have been received seeking vacations for their mules and other equines. A letter from Baltimore asks if the government mule is to be cared for during such leave, prompting Post Office officials to respond to carriers about any impending policy changes.
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PoetoMce
Baltimore
Mmnmerioer
Conrad
al Pal Umore
Sternburgs to visit Seibo at Skibo Castle Scotland
Baron speck von Sternburg the German ambassador to the United States and his wife arrived from Baden Baden and will stay through August. He will then go to Berlin on official business and in early September visit Andrew Carnegie at Skibo Castle in Scotland.
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Hamburg
Speck von Sternburg
United States
Baden
Berlin
Andrew Carnegié
Skibo Castle
Scotland
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