Taft Prodded Over Library Contract Advertising
Wickersham receives protests from John J. Purcell of Local 2 against a $15,000 wiring and shelving contract for the Library of Congress. The charge: superintendent Bernard R Green did not advertise bids, risking legal violations and higher costs, with Purcell urging Taft and Attorney General to enforce open procurement rules.
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 postpone flight test at Fort Myer
Weather delays keep the Wrights from flying as Orville plans a passenger lift for endurance tests if wind improves. Despite 1500 spectators, rain and north winds kept the machine in the shed. Extensions may be requested as the current permit nears expiration next Wednesday.
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Wright
Fort Myer
Orville
Inventora
Orvillg
Signal Corps
Wrights
Commission Appeals Findings on Union Station Property Damages
The commissioners yesterday decided to appeal the Union Station xrale daimsse commission findings for property on the south side of Massachusetts avenue between First and Second streets NW where damages were granted. They stated the awards exceeded what the District commissioners deemed reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Xrale Daimsse
Massachusetts Avenue
Flist
Second
Ten Years of Scalp Eruption Patient Testimony
A testimonial from Herman Beaker of Field Wisconsin dated November 9 1908 describes ten years of scalp eruptions and successful relief after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. Daughter also improves with Cuticura products. The ad claims global use and benefits for eczema rashes dandruff and related ailments with Cuticura remedies sold worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Herman Beaker
Field
Wis
Ambrose Seeks $80,000 From Georgetown Building Society Assets
Ambrose, receiver for the defunct First Cooperative Building Association of Georgetown, reports hoped realization of $80,000 from assets, with shareholders possibly receiving 10 percent. He details 10 outstanding loans totaling $690 original principal, and explains Miller’s alleged fund handling, including a 1908 check misdeposited and unrecorded in cash books. Assets include a $6,000 bond and $16,861.27 in receipts. receiver’s fees estimated at $191.84 plus counsel costs, with Ambrose declining a personal fee pending court decision.
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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
Washington Post floral flag pageant idea spreads to South Bend Indiana with plans for a parade under the South Bend Tribune. YF oA Miller, vice president of Tribune Publishing Company, seeks guidance from The Post on conducting the floral parade and requests information and copies of accounts and pictures.
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Washington Post
South Bend
Ind
South Bend Tribune
YF. Oa. Miller
Pune Publishing Company
Miler
Trd
Tha Post
Washington, D
Gentiemer
Tellet seeks limited divorce in District Supreme Court
Proceedings were instituted in the District Supreme Court for Tellet to obtain a limited divorce from Ernest Edward Wood seard of Coimbra. The couple wed May 6 1396. The complaint cites cruelty threats and display of a razor, plus tearing shirts, with affidavits from the wife’s parents supporting the claim.
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Spreme
Tellet
Tsibel May Woodward
Ernest Edward Woodseard
Coimbra
Good Roads Movement Led by Washington Post and Dispatch
The Washington Post and Richmond Times-Dispatch plan a Virginia highways campaign to rally citizens for better roads from Washington to Bristol and beyond. Editors expect bond issues and local subscriptions, with scout cars touring cities like Charlottesville Alexandria Lynchburg Roanoke and Danville to boost support and a federal role. Representative Glass and editor Warner praise the project as vital, predicting rapid progress with paper-led public opinion and state cooperation.
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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
Mn Varoer
State of Georgia
Constitution
The
Journal
Union
Warner
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginie
Short-weight Icemen Face Strong Penalties
Col William C Haskell district sealer of weights and measures warned that short weight offenses will be punished to the full extent of the law. He said complaints to his office about underweight tea will lead to police court penalties. He blamed the companies for lax control over drivers who cut the blocks.
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William C. Haskell
Tee
Haskell
Warfleas
Colliflower Granted One Day Leave for Umpire Duty
Han Beene known as Colliflower earns one day without pay to serve as umpire in the Southern Begebal League. He departs today to assume new duties as assistant to the J captain at the Municipal Building watch. W M La Roche acts as assistant in his absence. Albert A Gawler appointed watchman. Continue guardians and officials take leave across the region with several spending time on coast and in the Blue Ridge area.
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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
Object to $1 Permit Fee Sparks District Protest
Builders and real estate brokers Heiskell and McLeran urge commissioners to repeal the new building regulations requiring a $1 permit fee. Inspector Hacker argues even minor repairs require inspection, noting clerical and field work justify the fee despite its size.
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Office of the Inspector of Buildings
Heiskell & McLeran
Hacker
Jackson Bros. furniture dealers return from buy trip
Mr. Jackson of Jackson Bros. furniture dealers has returned from an extended buying trip visiting Detroit Grand Rapids Rockford and Chicago. Heavy purchases signal plans for a big fall business. The firm aims for red headquarters assortments newest patterns and distinctive styles. They emphasize custom pieces and strict construction quality and buy exclusively from nationally reputable factories.
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Jackson
Jackson Bros
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Rockford
Chicago
Forbeal of W D M Farland Funeral Rites Held Today
Funeral services for William C Mc Farland who died Thursday morning at his home 616 A atrest southeast will be held at 3 o clock this afternoon at Saint Mary Episcopal Church on 3rd and A streets southeast Burial will be at Congressional Cemetery with Masonic rites Rev W L Devries to officiate Pallbearers from Masonic lodges to which Mc Farland belonged An elaborate musical program will be rendered at the church with many musician friends participating
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William C. Mc Farland
Atrest
Nene
Mr. McFarland
Gospel services outdoors in three city parks
Open air services sponsored by the YMCA will be held tomorrow afternoon in Franklin Park at Thirteenth and K streets with Rev J Penning Nelms of the Church of the Ascension speaking and in Lincoln Park at Twelfth and Wart Capitol streets with Rev FW Johnson of Grace Baptist Church. The meetings start at 4 o'clock with a 6 pm talk by Rev George A Miller at the Rosedale Plaza rounds Seventeenth and Gales streets northeast.
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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
Grace Baptist Church
Rosedale Pl
Seventeenth and
Gales Streets
George A. Miller
Ninth Street
Overcome in House Gallery in Brazil Man
William Luther of Brazil Ind suffered a heat collapse in the House gallery while the proceedings were underway. Representative Moss escorted him to the reception room where he received care and later left the Capitol. District government divisions prepare severe budget estimates as commissioners report yearly reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Luther
Brazil
Ind
Moss
Luther
Capitol
Macfarland
Reseon
Divorce Granted Mary Finley by Judge Wright
Mary A. Finley was granted an absolute divorce from Frank M. Finley by Judge Wright. The decree assigns a weekly alimony of 22 dollars. M. J. Colbert represents Mrs. Finley. Quick train service to Norfolk listed with times and routes including C&D, WN&W, N&W, and related connections.
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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
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
Randle Highlands
U.S. White House
Captan Dupont Circle
Ste Olaa Dupont Crean
Uae
BR Realty
Amd Fe Ava Ape
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