Taft quoted over Library of Congress wiring protest
Electrician union official protests taft administration over a 15000 dollar Library of Congress wiring contract. Bernard Green allegedly skipped public advertising prompting Purcell to seek open bids and a compliance review under the Revised Statutes. He appeals to Taft and the Attorney General for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrician
Green
Propotale
Congressional
Bernard R Green
Taft
Wickersham
John J. Purcell
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Purcell
Washinston
Purrell
Library of Congress
United States
Congressional Library
Dida
Anna
Mt the Pines
Wright brothers defer flight as winds hamper test at Fort Myer
A steady north wind and rain hindered Orville Wright and his partner from attempting a passenger flight at Fort Myer. About 1,500 spectators waited as clouds limited progress, with plans to lift a signal corps officer for an endurance test if conditions improve. If not, the Wrights may seek another extension before their current permit expires next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Fort Myer
Orville
Inventora
Orvillg
Signal Corps
Wrights
Commissioners Appeal Union Station Damages Ruling
The commissioners yesterday decided to appeal the findings of the union station blamesse commission for property on the south side of Massachusetts avenue between First and Second streets northwest where the commission granted damages. Every instance noted the commission allowed damages beyond what the district commissioners deem reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Xrale Daimsse
Massachusetts Avenue
Flist
Second
Cuticura Remedies Publicized In A Personal Testimony
A 1908 testimonial tells of ten years scalp eruptions cleared after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. The writer notes hair regrowth and smoother hands from constant exposure to wood lime and stone, praising Cuticura for shampooing and skin relief. The ad asserts worldwide availability of Cuticura products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Herman Beaker
Field
Wis
May Disburse 60 000 Ambrose Hopes to Realize on Building Society Assets
Ambrose, receiver of the defunct First Cooperative Building Association of Georgetown, reports hopes to realize about 80 000 from assets and a potential 10 percent return to shareholders. He details loans outstanding, missing books, and a misused check by J Barton Miller, asserting no delay in court handling and outlining asset totals and fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Association of
Georgetown
Miller
First Cooperative Building Association of
Supreme Court
Willam E. Ambrose
Ambrose
St Io
J. Barton Miller
Zed T. Copp
Mier
Perpetual Building Association
First Co-operative Building Association
Columbia, National Bank
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
Columbia National Bank
Iim
J.ix
Floral parade idea spreads to South Bend
The Washington Post floral flag parade influence reaches South Bend Indiana where the South Bend Tribune plans a similar pageant under YF oA Miller as vice president of the Pune Publishing Company. Miller seeks guidance from The Post on conducting the parade and requests copies of Post accounts and pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
South Bend
Ind
South Bend Tribune
YF. Oa. Miller
Pune Publishing Company
Miler
Trd
Tha Post
Washington, D
Gentiemer
District Supreme Court action seeks limited divorce for Tellet Wood
Proceedings filed in the District Supreme Court aim to grant Tellet May Wood a limited divorce from Ernest Edward Wood, alleging cruelty threats and improper language. Affidavits from the wife's parents accompany the declaration, noting the couple wed May 6, 1396 and detailing abuse and violence including display of a razor and torn clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spreme
Tellet
Tsibel May Woodward
Ernest Edward Woodseard
Coimbra
Good roads movement fuels Virginia highway drive
The Washington Post and Richmond Times-Dispatch plan a Virginia road campaign with scout cars touring towns from Bristol to Alexandria. Citizens urge a Washington to Richmond highway via Shenandoah Valley, with state counties pledging funds and local lines for crushed stone and paving. Rep Carter Glass and editors praise press-led push as vital to rural improvement and state growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol Dominion
Good Roads
Washington Poot
Richmond
Times-Dispatch
Virginia
Washington
Bristol
Washington Poat
Shenandoah
Fetersburg
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Louisa
Orange
Manassas
Washington Post
Richmond ‘Times- Dispatch
Pointe
Hichmond Times-Dispatch
Charlotteville
Alexandria
Leeaburg
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Tie
Lester
New York
Atlanta
Henry Franson Warner
Dispatch
Lexington
N.C
South
North Carolin Press Association
State of Georgia
Constitution
The
Journal
Union
Warner
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginie
Short-Weight Icemen Face Strong Legal Action
Col. William C. Haskell, district sealer of weights and measures, warned that short-weight tee providers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. He noted complaints reaching his office about consumers receiving less product than paid for, with maximum penalties to be imposed in police court. He blamed the drivers for the shortages, saying the companies are not solely to blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Haskell
Tee
Haskell
Warfleas
Colliflower to Be Whpee.
Han Ben granted one day furlough to take a umpire position in the Southern Begebal League. He leaves today for new duties. Colliflower, a known boxing umpire, will be replaced by W M La Roche as assistant to the captain of the watch.
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Han
Hemry Colliflower
Inis
Colliflower
M. la Roche
Albert A. Gawler
William Tindall
Board of Commissioners
Pacific Coast
Grants Pass
Rocky Mountains
Judson
Northwest
Henry L. West
Rod and Gun Club
Blue Ridge Mountains
Harpera Ferry
W. Va
Builders Protest $1 Permit Fee Demands
District real estate firms Heiskell and McLeran condemn the new building regulations requiring a $1 permit fee. They call the charge unreasonable and extortionate and urge repeal. Inspector Hacker defends the fee as necessary despite clerical and field work involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of the Inspector of Buildings
Heiskell & McLeran
Hacker
Jackson Bros. furniture buyers return from trip
Mr. Jackson of Jackson Bros. returns from an extended buying trip visiting Detroit Grand Rapids Rockford and Chicago. Heavy purchases expected ushers in a big fall business. They prioritize headquarters assortments newest patterns distinctive styles and exclusive factory items built to order for individuality and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Jackson Bros
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Rockford
Chicago
Funeral services for William C. McFarland
Funeral services for William C. McFarland who died after a long illness will be held this afternoon at 3 o clock at First Maritime Episcopal Church on A Street southeast Burial will follow at Congressional Cemetery with Masonic rites Rev W L Devries to officiate pallbearers to be chosen from local Masonic lodges An elaborate musical program will be rendered at the church with many musicians and personal friends participating McFarland was well known as a vocalist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Mc Farland
Atrest
Nene
Mr. McFarland
Gospel Services Outdoors Across City Tomorrow
Open air gospel services will be held in three city locations tomorrow afternoon under YMCA auspices. At Franklin Park Thirteenth and K streets Rev J Penning Nelms of the Church of the Ascension will speak. At Lincoln Park Twelfth and Wart Capitol streets Rev FW Johnson of Grace Baptist Church will speak. All meetings start at 4 o'clock with a final talk at the Rosedale play grounds Seventeenth and Gales streets northeast by Rev George A Miller of the Ninth Street Christian Church two hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Franklin Park
Thirteenth
K Streets
J. Penning Nelms
Church of the Ascension
Lincoln Park
Twelfth
Wart Capitol Streets
FW. Johnson
Pasor
Grace Baptist Church
Rosedale
Seventeenth and
Gales Streets
George A. Miller
Ninth Street
Overcome in House Gallery in Capitol Heat
A man named William Luther of Brazil Indiana fainted in the House gallery due to heat. Representative Moss escorted him to the reception room where he was cared for and later left the Capitol. District departments prepare budget estimates and commissioners note annual reductions in total requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Luther
Brazil
Ind
Moss
Luther
Capitol
Macfarland
Reseon
Divorce Granted to Mary A Finley by Judge Wright
An absolute divorce was granted yesterday to Mary A. Finley wife of Frank M. Finley by Judge Wright with a weekly alimony of 22 dollars. M J Colbert represented Mrs Finley.
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Auick Clearing
Atvideo
Saks
Penna. Ave
Seventh Street
Prince Algert and
BRESS
Albo Tatge Cooke
Abel
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street
N. W
Tmurea
Aliodiat
Warner | Shimences
Kneessi
Glenn
Sete
Conclave
Barber & Ross
Washington Post Building
Hagan
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic City
Cape May
Wildwood
Ocean City
N. J
Isle City
Delaware River
Pittsburg
A. Eberly’s Sons
St. N. W
Dhe
Burchell’s
N.W. Burchell
F Street
Friedlander Bros
Tharp
Berkeley
St. Uw
12Th Sts
Mathona
Jules
Indiana
Post
Altamont
W. P. Maxon
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Schneider
Muidiman & Co
Muir & Co
Justice Wright
Albert Kassan
John K. Muir
John C. Gittings
Kassan
Arlington Bottling Co
Weel J
Continental
J. T. D. Fodes
Richmond Times- Dispatch
Glass
W. D. M'Farland
Gospel Services Outdoors
Y. MC
Overcome IN House
Paring
Norfolk
Mon
Congress
Hahn’s
Blucher
Burton
Wm. Hahn & Co.’s
Three Reliable Shoe Houses
Bieber-Kaufman CO
8Th Street
S. E
Navy Yard
Niagara Falls
Pennsylvania R. R
Sarbor
Seequehanna Valley
E. Dyer & CO
WM Street
Sherman Plaza
Walter F. Smith
Twourtep
Gavotte
Switzerland
Pleraon
Ronatni
Tobant Bendix
Anen Santelmann -Bangey Meyerbeer
Helie
Ms Ny
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Keeleynitituth
Capital Street
Wasulngion
Howkers Else
Colemble
Marriand
Randle Highlands
U.S. White House
Captan Dupont Circle
Steplax Dupont Diran
Une
BR Realty
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