Endurance Run Route From Philadelphia To Washington Outline
The document lists the third day of an endurance run by the Automobile Club of Washington, detailing directions from Philadelphia to Washington. It records street names, railroad crossings, bridges, toll gates, and landmarks such as Hotel Walton, Moyamensing avenue, Broad street, Chester and Elkton areas, and final arrival near the Washington Post Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Club of Washington
Hilad
LPHIA
Washington
Hotel Walton
Broa Street
Moyamensing Avenue
Crees Bridge
Schuylkill
Creas Railroad
Croge Iron Bridge
Craga
Cross Railroad
Sr Eesti
Bear Feft and
Eroaay
Felton Cross Railroad
Stone Church
Innovations in 1913 Locomobile Models and Bodies
The 1913 Locomobile line features three new models the Six 48 with 2 horsepower the Little Six with 60 horsepower and the four cylinder 30. These will be offered in touring torpedo limousine landaulet and roadster bodies with redesigned features emphasizing comfort and convenience for travelers and motoring enthusiasts.
Siam seeks farm expert to lead royal agriculture
The King of Siam seeks a top agricultural adviser to transform farming, effectively a whole agriculture department. C. A. Cobb, an American expert in southern boys' corn club work, signals willingness if acceptable. John Barnett, a young American who has held the post, wants to return home, creating a vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Department of Agriculture
C. A. Cobb
South
Boys’ Corn Club
Doubness
John ©. Barnett
Washington Post parade to showcase commercial vehicles Labor Day
The Washington Post plans a Labor Day automobile commercial vehicle parade through the city marking the first event of its kind in this region. Vehicles will be grouped into classes with prizes for top displays as organizers prepare detailed competitor guidelines and route plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Building Boom As Permits Surge For Homes And Businesses
A rush of new permits signals active construction with many two story brick houses and garages rising across Northwest and Northeast districts. Notable projects include a five story office at 1310 H Street by Charles G. Stott and multiple residential builds costing from 1,200 to 30,000 dollars, plus garages and repairs totaling thousands for properties on Sixteenth Street, South Dakota Avenue, Connecticut Avenue, and other streets.
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Towson
York Road
Chisapeake Avenue
Woodbrook
Baltimore
Charless Street
Mount Royal Avenues
Monument
Lafayette Avenue
Fulton Avenue
Wilkens Avenue
Rolling Road
Brown House
Cross
Washington Road
Elkridge
Crogza Railroad
Laurel
Contee
Cross Railroad
Beltsville
Hyattsville
Ib Bladangey Ao
Washington
Witteenth
H Streets
Maryland Avenue
First Street
Pennsylvania
Washington Post
H Street
Charles G. Stott
Edward R. Marden
Sixteenth Street
Gustav Floto
South Dakota Avenue
J. B. Bayne
New Hampshire Avenue
E. M. Dulin
Fourteenth Street
Cahill & Dunigan
Shermen Avenue
Harvey & Field
Lowell Street
Alexander Stewart
Wyoming Avenue
Edward McAleer
Thirteenth Street
Decatur Street
N. B. Sabastin
Wisconsin Avenue
Frank Trezzano
Ereet
D Street
James White, Jr
Myrtle Avenue
J. E Lewis
Julia B. Brandon
Ht Street
Swift & Co
Missouri Avenue
A. H. Glennah
Florida Avenue
R. C. Redway
Twelfth Street
B. Guigon
Weaver Terrace
R. H. Howenstein
A. Williams
Monroe Street
Harry Wardman
Summit Place
Humphrey & Bain
Park Road
J. G. Blater
George P. Lauer
Georgia Avenue
Rose M. Reilly
Columbia Road
W. A. Gross
Eighth Street
John ©. Freeland
Minnesota Avenue
Bessie A. Mackintosh
Newton Place
F. X. Higdon
Cract
Douglas
Trmple Baptist Church
Tenth
N G Streets
Lucy Williams
A. H. McChesney
Sreet
Theear
K Street
Wilburn Crown
Irom
Sixth Street
Kennedy Broz
Lexington Street
C. Davis White
Adama Mill Road
Cort
Sulzberger & Son
Roperty
Seventhsrest
Coat
Woodbury Blair
jSeeberty
Seventh Street
B. K. Leon
Nannie Burroughs
Fiftieth Street
Grant Street
E. F. Davia
Hughes Bros
Plans for New State Capitol in Jefferson City
The capitol commission in Jefferson City Missouri selected ten competition plans for a new State capitol building to be judged September 16. Seven of the ten plans were submitted by New York architects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Capitol Commission Today
New York Architects
Repair notices for multiple houses on Northwest streets
The list details repair orders for several properties including 782 Mints Street Northwest and 177 C Street Northwest. Amounts vary with costs recorded as 1800 4000 and other sums. Names include Mackall Broa Healey Tangora Griffith Eustis and others.
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Wedrig
Ogat
Georges Eustis
C Street
Seventh Day Adventists to Hold Special Services for Missions
Seventh Day Adventists nationwide plan special services on July 27 to raise funds for foreign missions. Treasurer W T Knox stated the denomination will spend 480000, the largest goal yet, with reports from China Korea and the Philippines detailing baptism and church organization amid unrest. He added the general conference aims for a greater missionary outlay than ever and continued progress in distant lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
General Conference
Ita
Takoma Park
W. T. Knox
China
Korea
Philippines
Churches of Believers
Knox
Plan to Insure Police In District Movement Seeks Uniform Coverage
A drive among District police to adopt a citywide insurance system like New York’s appears likely. The plan would insure all roughly 1,000 officers at a nominal rate with no age limits or medical exams, replacing the current benefit association that pays about 1,000 to families on death. Police support grows as districts consider cheaper costs and broader protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
District permits detailed in June report total over four million
Morris Hacker district building inspector submits June's monthly report showing 969 permits granted with 221 brick and 31 frame for new builds. Arlington Hotel at 3,000,000 included among permits. overall 554 permits issued totaling 534,601 with brick and frame shares noted. district sections list expenditures for new buildings and repairs across Northeast Northwest and Southeast districts with specific sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Hotel
Morris Hacker
Noutheast
Warihwest
Water Storage Boosted by June Rains for Plenty of Irrigation
Government irrigation projects show improved conditions this year as June rains increased stored water to about 2,344,000 acre-feet across reservoirs. The supply could flood 3,508,000 acres one foot deep, supporting widespread crops. First alfalfa cuttings were heavy and a solid second cutting is underway on many projects, with grain and other crops showing promising prospects.
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Chelsea
Booths
Sirleys Corner
Welmington
Brandywine Creek
Delaware Avenue
Market Street
Fourth Street
Union Street
Elsmbere Junction
Aeveral Railroads
Marshallton
Newark
Croza Railroad
Elkton
Pastenger Railroad
Shippen's
Ole Keep
Berge
Perryville
Susquihanns
Avni DE Grace
Churchville
Belala
Kenmore Inn
Blacksmith Ahop
Pruden System
Rocky Mountains
Sereden
Preden Sistem
Pruden Sistem
Wflal Shelter CO
W. Water
St. Paul
Minn
North Capitol & Mass. Ave. N. W
Washington, D. C
N. Buckland
Lincoln
Gara
Winton
Warder Building
Winton Motor Car Agency
Visa For
Emerson & Orme
Automobile
Canada
Robert R. Tuttle
Ashley M. Gould
V. Pres
Paul F. Grove
F. 5. Dudley
Robt, N. Harper
John McKee
C. B. Whitt
Overland Washington Company
Chicago
Atlantic City
G. A. Weaver
Cook & Stoddard Company
Colonial Beach
Rudolph Jose
Maryland
C. M. Stormy
The
Storm Motor Car Company
New York City
Metropolia
Allenhurst
N. J
Claude Miller
Ford Agency
Michigan
Ford
Cornelius de Weese
Laurel Sanitarium
E. W. White
J. W. Stoddard
Springfield
N. H
L. W. Weaver
B. W. Woodruff
C. E. House
Rauch & Lang Victoria
Imperial Motor Company
Los Angeles Times
Raleigh
C. N. Buckland
Pruden
Richmond
Norfolk
Atlanta
Macon
Augusta
J. W. Latham
Evans Building
New York Avenue
PRESS
China Mission Work
Shepherd Street
N. W
Beast
Woodley Road
E. F. Stoddard
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