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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1906
Page
2
Traveling salesmen to preach boom gospel on all trips as the committee on publicity plans an extensive campaign. The Potomac River Regatta Association promises aid while the Stoppers’ Organization reports a complaint of alleged rate discrimination.
Traveling salesmen return from Virginia to report a Washington commercial boom. The Jobbers and Shippers Association pushes “Greater Washington” as the key sales driver, with plans for Labor Day publicity and regatta advertising. Freight complaint notes slow car delivery from Strasburg to Washington and proposed investigation. New members include John Joy Olson of Washington Loan and Trust and Lansburgh & Bro.
The Post invites Washington business leaders and professionals to share views on advancing the capital. Lawyers urge a new Shippers Association and stronger commercial growth. The South’s resources and water power offer vast industrial potential, with Washington as a hub for future financial and commercial development.
Auerbach argues Washington should secure more government patronage and regional advertising to attract business from Virginia and nearby counties, noting rail access and the Valley of Virginia as drivers. He urges periodic pamphlets to postmasters to raise Washington's profile.
Jeweler Willam Ram at 1221 F Street NW urges rapid transit and river access to the lower river and mountain regions for fair business, then development of Great Falls water power into electric energy to sell in Washington. He compares to Spokane and notes opportunities in raw materials, deep water to Alexandria, and a canal to DC for finished goods and government supplies.
The article argues that Washington lacks equitable transportation rates and fair carrier practices hindering its growth as a commercial hub. It urges immediate correction of discriminatory freight and express rates to unlock Washington's geographic potential and enable lasting prosperity.
Frank Hiss of Thirteenth Street urges closer ties between business interests and local government in Washington. He argues for consulting merchants and property owners before municipal decisions and supports extending suffrage to residents so they decide local needs rather than distant senators.
Andrew B. Graham argues that the Virginia side of the Potomac offers ideal conditions for factories, storehouses, and wholesale markets with a great water front and rail facilities. He notes government spending and rail improvements, urging Washington to become the nation’s leading commercial center without smoke or dust.
Milo Shanks, deposed foreman, protests that government economy was not sole motive in recent staff cuts at the Government Printing Office. He cites a lack of prior warning, uneven promotions for others, and questions the sincerity of the economy claim amid the “reorganization.” He notes night shift changes and asks if Lawson will regain his post as Ross moves to night duty.
Robert Lawrence of Boston plans a national boot and shoe plant to produce 2,000 pairs daily, 600,000 yearly, using part of his 6 million capital. He will examine Washington water power and land offered, aiming to establish one factory in the United States and later expand internationally. He assures the city will have preference.
The Weather Bureau reports showers in the South Atlantic Gulf states and Lake Superior regions with generally clear conditions elsewhere. High temperatures persist, with temporary relief possible Friday and Saturday in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys and New England. Light southwest winds along the Atlantic coast, cooler readings in the Lower Great Lakes, and varying conditions across regions.
Mayor George P Codd announced plans to establish a municipal ice plant in Detroit to supply ice to residents at cost. The plan would use winter off duty workers from the parks and boulevards department and some water department staff to cut and store ice from Belle Isle channels and build city owned storage houses near the river.
Samuel A Kimberly of the American Ice Company and others faces arraignment before Justice Gould on conspiracy charges over ice price manipulation. Despite limited natural ice, Kimberly says 21 000 to 25 000 tons will meet summer demand, with over 8,000 tons stored and more en route. Home Ice Company reports no new business, while Chapin Sacks and Hygienic plants plan additions to boost output by next season.
May Bartlett, late Treasury disbursing officer, left a 19000 cash shortage discovered before his death. Investigations began February 25, showing the safe sealed and funds counted only when bonds expired. Officials doubt theft and believe he anticipated disallowed commissions rather than deliberate government robbery.
Prominent men attended the funeral of Frank Hume held at the Pro Cathedral Church of the Ascension in Washington. The service was led by Rev Clement Brown with Rev Thomas W Cooke assisting. Hume, a longtime patron of scientific and charitable causes, was buried at Old Ivy Hill Cemetery. Delegations from Confederate veteran groups and civic leaders attended, and his many contributions to hospitals, the National Geographic Society, and the Board of Trade were noted. He was born in Culpeper County, Virginia, in 1848 and moved to Washington, later joining the wholesale grocers with Foyle & Hume on Pennsylvania Avenue. He served in the Virginia legislature and aided the Cuban cause in the Cuban War of Independence.
Isaac H McCathran a Tafelong Washington resident and former foreman of the Frank Ward jury died at his home at 14 Fourth Street SE after two years of illness. A fifty year Mason and longtime business figure with Wilcox Schuster Son and Lansburgh & Bro, he also served in the old volunteer fire department. Funeral at Congressional Cemetery chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev Dr Georges E B Maydwell conducting services.
A whisky barrel exploded or collapsed yesterday in the Taylor Grimes wine store at the Clifford apartment house corner Massachusetts Avenue and Fourteenth Street. Ebenezer Williams janitor and assistant postmaster aide saved the stock, hauling the burning barrel into the street. Albert, a boy, was injured as he siphoned whisky and the vent failed. Onlookers lamented the loss while bystanders debated the cause and mourned missing drink.
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