Taft Prodded Over Library Contract Advertising
Electrician union protests to President Taft and Attorney General Wickersham that Library of Congress wiring contract for book stacks and lighting was awarded without proper public advertisement. John Purcell of Local 2 argues Green failed to solicit open bids, urging legal action to require proposals and prevent law violations.
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Congressional
Bernard R Green
Taft
Wickersham
John J. Purcell
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Purcell
Green
Washinston
Purrell
Library of Congress
United States
Congressional Library
Dida
Anna
Mt the Pines
Wright brothers fail to fly at Fort Myer amid drizzle
Favoring winds anticipated as Orville Wright takes no flight at Fort Myer yesterday after delays. Despite 1500 spectators hoping to watch a passenger ascent, rain and north wind kept the prototype erector from leaving the shed. If winds improve this evening, Orville may pilot a signal corps officer for an endurance test before the extension window expires next Wednesday.
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Wright
Fort Myer
Orville
Inventora
Orvillg
Signal Corps
Wrights
Appeal of Union Station commission findings faces action
Commissioners yesterday decided to appeal the commission on property on the south side of Massachusetts avenue between First and Second streets northwest where damages were granted. They argue damages exceed what the District commissioners deem reasonable.
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Union Station
Xrale Daimsse
Massachusetts Avenue
Flist
Second
Ten Years Of Scalp Eruption Cure With Cuticura
A testimonial from Herman Beaker of Field Wis in 1908 details a decade long scalp eruption healed after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Fills. He notes scalp clarity rapid improvement and healthier hands from routine use and recommends the products to others. Cuticura remedies are touted as worldwide dermatological aids.
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Cuticura
Herman Beaker
Field
Wis
Ambrose Expects 60 000 From Building Society Assets
Receiver Willam E. Ambrose reports to Georgetown Supreme Court on assets of the defunct First Cooperative Building Association. He hopes to realize about 80 000, offering shareholders roughly 10 percent on investments if feasible, with 10 percent loans outstanding from about 80 individuals originally totaling 690 0. Numerous loans date back years. missing books and Miller's alleged handling hamper recovery. Ambrose details a specific April 1908 loan and misdeposited check, and lists assets including a 6000 bond and 16861.27 in cash collected, with receiver expenses and attorney fees to be set by the court.
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First Cooperative Building Association of
Georgetown
Supreme Court
Willam E. Ambrose
Ambrose
St Io
J. Barton Miller
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 copy from Washington Post reaches South Bend
South Bend Tribune plans a similar floral flag parade after the Washington Post pageant on July 6. YF oA Miller, VP of the publishing firm, nominates organizers and requests details from The Post including methods, 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 Wood seeks limited divorce in District Supreme Court
Proceedings show Tellet May Wood seeks a limited divorce from Ernest Edward Wood in Coimbra district court. The complaint cites cruelty threats improper language razor display tearing shirts and “I will get you yet” with affidavits from the wife’s parents supporting the action.
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Spreme
Tellet
Tsibel May Woodward
Ernest Edward Woodseard
Coimbra
Good Roads Movement Aims to Link Washington to Virginia
The Washington Post and Richmond Times-Dispatch launch a Virginia good roads campaign. Citizens urge visits by scout cars, with plans for a national highway from Washington to Bristol via Shenandoah Valley and other corridors. Officials expect county bond issues and local subscriptions to fund macadam roads and road machinery deployments.
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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
State of Georgia
Constitution
The
Journal
Union
Warner
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginie
Short-Weight Icemen Face Strong Action by City Sealer
Col. William C. Haskell, district sealer of weights and measures, warned that short weight icemen will be pursued vigorously. He stated penalties will be imposed in police court for offenders after complaints reached his office. He blamed drivers more than the companies for the shortages.
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William C. Haskell
Tee
Haskell
Warfleas
Colliflower Granted One Day Leave to Accept Umpire Post
Han Béan Colliflower, assistant to the captain of the watch at the Municipal Building, is granted a one day leave without pay to accept an umpire position in the Southern Baseball League. W M La Roche named acting assistant to the captain during his absence. Albert A Gawler named watchman, and Dr William Tindall on annual coast trip. Engineer Commissioner Judson on anti leave. Henry L West at Rod and Gun Club near Harpers Ferry.
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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 oppose one dollar permit fee in district
Builders and real estate brokers Heiskell and McLeran protest the new building regulations requiring a one dollar permit fee from the Inspector of Buildings. They call the fee unreasonable and extortionate and urge repeal. Inspector Hacker defends the fee as covering necessary clerical and field inspection work for even minor repairs.
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Office of the Inspector of Buildings
Heiskell & McLeran
Hacker
Jackson Bros. furniture firm backs big fall orders
Mr. Jackson of Jackson Bros. furniture dealers returns from a long buying trip to Detroit Grand Rapids Rockford and Chicago. Heavy purchases signal a strong fall season as they seek the newest patterns and distinctive styles built to order with strict quality from nationally reputable factories.
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Jackson
Jackson Bros
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Rockford
Chicago
Funeral services for William C. McFarland
William C. McFarland died after months of illness at 616 A street southeast. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 oclock at St Pauls Episcopal Church on A and 5th streets southeast, with Masonic rites at Congressional Cemetery. The Rev W L Devries will officiate. Pallbearers from Masonic lodges to which he belonged. A musical program at the church will feature Mr McFarlands friends and other local musicians.
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William C. Mc Farland
Atrest
Nene
Mr. McFarland
Gospel Services Outdoors In Three City Parks
Open air gospel services are planned in Franklin Park at Thirteenth and K streets and Lincoln Park at Twelfth and Wart Capitol streets tomorrow afternoon, both starting at 4 o'clock with speeches by Rev. J Penning Nelms and Rev. FW Johnson. Two hours later at Rosedale playgrounds Seventeenth and Gales streets NE, Rev. George A. Miller will speak.
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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
Pasor
Grace Baptist Church
Rosedale
Seventeenth and
Gales Streets
George A. Miller
Ninth Street
Overcome in House Gallery as heat affects visitor
William Luther of Brazil Ind fainted in the House gallery yesterday and was aided by Representative Moss who escorted him to the reception room. He recovered and left the Capitol. District government divisions prepare their dire estimates with yearly reductions noted by Commissioner Macfarland.
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William Luther
Brazil
Ind
Moss
Luther
Capitol
Macfarland
Reseon
Mrs Finley Granted Absolute Divorce by Judge Wright
An absolute divorce was granted yesterday to Mary A. Finley from Frank M. Finley. The decree includes a weekly alimony of $22. Attorney M. J. Colbert represented Mrs. Finley in the proceeding.
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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
Electrician
Propotale
Jules
Cooperative Association of
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
Randle Highlands
U.S. White House
Captan Dupont Circle “Lett and Badidicy
Steplax Dupont Diran
Une
BR Realty
Pe Ava Ape
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