District Officials Face Sunday Labor Debate in DC
District Commissioners deny endorsing Sunday work amid wartime projects. They shift responsibility to War Department and Congress for lax Sabbath rules, noting railroads, tunnels, and the union station projects proceed Sundays unless residents and contractors consent. A Sunday clause appeared in a Brennen permit, limiting work to 7 am to 7 pm with no Sunday activity without property-owner consent.
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War Department and Railroads
War Department
Congress
Railronda
Union Station
Macfarland
Capitol Grounds
House of Representatives
Union Station Plaza
Brenen Construction Company
Hp. m
District of Columbia
Washington Aqueduct
Washington
Eckington
Engineer Department
Brennan Construction Company
National Steel and Manganese Buys Virginia Mineral Land
The National Steel and Manganese Company, a Washington corporation, bought 8000 acres of mineral land in Augusta County Virginia from notable Washington Virginia and West Virginia capitalists through attorneys Freer and Partlow. The deal, rumored at about 300000 dollars, includes manganese and iron ore deposits. Plans include high grade steel plants, extensive development, planting 100000 apple trees near the Pippin apple country, and grazing on nonmineral land. Officers listed include Anthony Gaegier Alex Clark Mr Stler James A Hughes and Romeo H Freer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Corporation
Virginia
National Steel and Manganese Company
Washington, Vreginia
West Virginia
Freer and Partlow
Augusta County
Alo
Anthony Gaegier
Home Savings Bank
Alex. §. Clark
Stler
Lincoln National Bank
James A. Hughes
Congress
Romeo H. Freer
Mrs Smith Joins Husband In Canada After Government Bid
Nan Patterson’s sister Mrs J Morgan Smith, under NY indictment for the Caesar Young killing, left Washington to join husband believed in Canada. She sought reinstatement in government service but was unsuccessful, with family denying knowledge of the husband’s whereabouts. Dennis W Toomey was arraigned in Police Court on charges of assault and theft, held on 2000 bond for grand jury. Mrs Yates testified in court about her son’s drunken behavior and his need for a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Patterson
J. Morgan Smith
New York
Dennis W. Toomey
Washington
J.M. Frank
Toomey
Salvador Hobbs
Kimball
Chicken Thief Had Accomplice
William Smith known as the negro chicken thief was arrested by Mounted Policeman Raedy at Anacostia station after a strenuous chase. He was taken to headquarters and photographed for the rogues gallery. Police say Smith had an accomplice and expect a police court hearing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Raedy
Anacostia Station
Rogues’ Gallery
Smith
Olice Court
Four Days Left in J D Young Piano Sale
Only four days remain to close out a large stock of pianos and organs bought from J D Young at 53 11th St NW. Bargains headline every instrument from square pianos $20 to $65 and uprights $117 to $298. First callers secure best picks at this old stand.
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J. D. Young
11Th St. N. W
Lil
ith st_nw
Naval Observatory to acquire Industrial Home School site
Commissioner Macfarland reports on a proposed sale of the Industrial Home School property in Georgetown to the Navy Department after two years of negotiations. The deal calls for $74,404 for 6.764 acres, a nominal lease on 1.40 acres, and $110,000 for buildings, totaling $184,404, with Congress to approve.
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Macfarland
George 5. Wilson
Board of Charities
Georgetown
Navy Department
Naval Observatory Circle
Charles H. Davis
H. Chester
Congress
Willl
Wilson
Woodward
Pa Club seeks hearing on liquor license bid
The Pennsylvania Club, backed by nearly every Pennsylvania congressman, asks the excise board to reopen its license application to dispense Hynors. The board delays action until Assessor Darneille returns. The petition cites club prestige and location in a residential area and notes rent and repair costs if denied. Letters from lawmakers and an assistant postmaster general accompany the petition.
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Pennsylvania Club
James H. Hayden
Excise Board
Darneille
Hae Lean
University Club
Sixteenth
Katreeta
Fifteenth
Katreéta
Moga
Deamer
Cooper
Castor
Connell
George Huff
R. J. Wynne
Heirs contest will of Lewis C Main in probate
Heirs including Charles W Main Calvin R Main R Franklin Main Ella C Althouse and Anna Apple through attorney John E Taylor filed a caveat to the will of Lewis C Main offered for probate on June 2 alleging undue influence by Mollie M Main sister of the deceased and that not all of the estate worth 20000 was scheduled An answer to the petition for letters testamentary was filed by the caveators who are heirs at law of Lewis C Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis C. Main
Charles W. Main
Calvin R. Main
R. Franklin Main
Ella C. Althouse
Anna
Apple
John E. Taylor
Lewis C. Malin
Mollie M. Main
Miss Main
Caventora
Fire on a Naphta Launch Averted by Two Men
Prompt actions by William Boswell and Harry Bally saved an Atlantic and Pacific Dredging Company naphtha launch from destruction early yesterday. Moored at Riley's dock between N and O streets, the vessel faced a blaze that threatened to reach the naphtha tank and nearby lumber yards before Boswell and Bally towed it to shallow water then sank it, extinguishing the fire. later the craft was raised to assess damage estimated at about a unspecified amount.
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William Boswell
Harry Bally
Atlantic and Pacific Dredging Company
Riley’s Dock
Boswell
Baily
Italian laborer leaps onto passing car on Pennsylvania avenue
Vincent Genard, an Italian laborer, jumped onto a passing car along Pennsylvania avenue to reach an excavation for a new conduit. He stepped off backward at the far end, was thrown headfirst, and suffered a badly brushed head injury. He was taken to Emergency et al for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Avenue
Vincent Genard
Man Charged After Throwing Brick at Officer in Police Court
A man accused of throwing a brick at a policeman appeared in Police Court yesterday. The incident occurred at the Ninth precinct on Saturday with Daw Guar and Chilles Lancaster mentioned in relation to the case. The defendant faced initial charges as the court proceeds with the matter.
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Politaman Dawguar
Chilles Lancaster
Beng Hae AW
Waveland Villas at Waveland Station Hull Maas
Describes Waveland Villas at Waveland Station Hull Maas offering first class board and rooms at reasonable rates via Mrs Francis M Paul. Also mentions Holmes Bakery home made milk bread delivery and Wim F Nolte repower services. Nearby stays include Myrtle Cottage at Asbury Park New Jersey and Crescent Benevolent Association excursion to Chesapeake Beach with a 4 pm baseball game between fats and leans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waveland Villas
Waveland Station
Hull
Maas
Francis M. Paul
Gelouf
Holmes’ Bakery
Asbury Park
Aabury Park
N. J
Myrtle Cottage
Sewall Avenue
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Posage
Panama
Sake & Company
Tam
Horn
Herrmoutn’s
Seventh and
Eye
N. W
John Lucap & Co
R. i. Brown
Dr. Lyon
Opie
Ans
HS Arelny Inktitoth
Burth
Capitol Street
Wissingtin
Wonders Élves
Gerumbla SF
Meryland
WG Saskele
Mavagen
Seventh Street
Mrs. Smith
Husband
Louisa
Coisrea
Paoligemen
Guta
Naval Observatory
Heurich
Senate
Phone West 34
Heurich Brewing Co
Smith Premier Typewriter Co
Eleventh St. N. W
Washington, D. C
St. Louis Exposition
the Post
Post Business Office
Forest City
Washington Fest
Firth
Post
City Bulletin
Fry Borgmann
Wilson Park
Wim
F. Nolte
11Th At
Beaure
Reisinger's
A. Muddiman & Co
128Th and Gats
Rufus H. Darby
Chicago
Schneider
Chas
Oe Co
Pa. Ave
Bowen
Lenox
New Progress
Tolman
Adler
Mass. Ave
Featherweight Clothing
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
Tth
St. Nw
Washington Gas Light GO
Aision
Yale Laundry
Oth St
New York Ave
Corsy
Burlington, Vt
Uneeda
Warner’s
Rochester
Renton
Beane
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