Would Improve Inspection ME follows Ashford in jail case
The report describes actions around inspector Ashford temporarily suspended from duties during a grand jury probe into a construction collapse at a Twentieth and P Street apartment project. It notes Morrow's suggestion for corrective inspection, and notes Bros. Macfarland and West approving orders, with testimony from Ashford and contractor leaders about supervision and safety practices.
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Morrow
Ashford
Macfarland
West
Morrows
Macffarland
Snowden Ashford
Grand Jury
Twentieth
Ford Petampoari
Columba
Ash
tcooMce
Peiu
Mm Iy
Oy Tong Ceguistiane
Building Inspection Probe Targets Many Structures
A wide inspect of recently completed and existing buildings is planned with results guiding new codes. Officials pledge drastic rules to ensure safety, with engineers and inspectors to produce detailed reports, condemn unsafe sites, and order immediate repairs where needed. A New Haven Polo Team match closes the item with Philadelphia Country Club losing 10 12 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Philadelphia
Haten
Conn) Palo
Phiadelphia Country Club
Batatod
Washington Fire Safety Debate Over Fireproof Buildings
A Washington inquest transcript shows officials scrutinizing statements about fireproof buildings. Somerville denies claiming no building in the District is fireproof while inspectors and commissioners insist none are absolutely fireproof, noting many safe structures exist though none perfectly fireproof.
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Pascel
Ben
Building Department
Rafe Buitling
Washington
O Somerville
Someryvide
Somerville
Morrow
Tom Rule
Micmiland
Steno Maphile
Pickford Not to Blame in Housing Project Controversy
Taylir Armee argues Pickford bears no fault in the Pwentieh Street housing project dispute. The writer asserts Pickford acted with judgment and due supervision, claiming any alleged faults stem from others and noting possible penalties for error would fall on those responsible, not the individual.
Reform urged after collapse of apartment house
Representative Hepburn at the White House condemned District building inspectors over the Twentieth and P Street NW collapse. He called for radical reforms in District government and expected presidential involvement to spur change. Sims of Tennessee echoed calls for congressional action and broader reform in several departments.
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Hepburn of Love
White House
Bulding
Twentieth and
P Streets
Riddeu
Sims
Tennessee
Congress
Wu Tingfang Praises Michigan City Prison
Special to The Washington Post Michigan City Indiana June 12 Wu Tingfang Chinese Minister to the United States inspected the State prison and praised its conveniences for convicts He said such a prison is too good for them and questioned China needing such a prison as guards would fight to prevent escapes He called the prison a reforming institution not punishment and urged reforms of social conditions to succeed in China
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Washington Post
Michigan City
Ind
Wu Ting- Fang
United States
China
Held as gem smugglers in Pittsburg burglary case
Albert J. Walker and Ralph Wadman two Englishmen arrested while offering diamonds and precious stones for sale face burglary charges. Walker claimed to be a traveling salesman for Abrahams Brothers of Birmingham. The pair met in Kingston Jamaica and Panama and planned to bring jewels to the United States. About $1500 in stones and jewelry found. police believe more gems valued at thousands remain in Jamaica under bond.
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Pittsburg
Albert J. Walker
Ralph Wadman
M M Garland
Thomas A McQuade
Birmingham
England
Walker
Abrahams Brothers, Jewelers
Wadmwan
J H Milke & Brothers
Kingston
Jamaica
Panama
United States
Konenkamp Defeats Beattie for Telegraphers Union Post
Konenkamp of Pittsburg defeated Beattie of this city at the Milwaukee convention to become president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America. Beattie had succeeded Samuel Small during the strike, and Small had earlier appointed Beattie as organizer. Konenkamp, tied to Labor Commissioner Neill, may push harmony with telegraph companies. Beattie plans to continue as an organizer, while Small helped grow the union seven years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wow Beatie
Samuel Small
Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
Konenkamp
Pittsburg
Milwaukee
Weill
San Francisco
Keattis
Small
Beattle Organzer
Leech Reinstates Lawson as Money Order Division Chief
Public Printer Leech yesterday restored Lawson to a foremanship in the division of money order printing. Hogan moves to the division of provident, while the office of tract is abolished and its duties reassigned to a messenger service as needed.
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Leech
Foam Lawson
Money Order Printing
Laward Hogan
Lawson
Weather Conditions From Oot of Agriculture in Washington
Western Missouri Valley areas report showers with potential river rises and Missouri River suspensions. Central Plains see light to moderate rain. Southeast Gulf and Atlantic states expect more showers through the weekend. Winds shift west to southeast along Atlantic coasts. a special flood message issued for the Mississippi River near St Hal with potential rise of 1 foot within 48 hours.
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Buren
Washington
Dar
Mississippi
Plains States
Nebraska
Santas
Kansas Hiver
Missouri River
Atlantis
East Gulf
Reky Mountain
Lake
Ohio Valley
Cental Rocky Mountain
Mesa
Cho
Upper Lake
Twar
Regen
Stowers Sida
Cho Valles
Lake Legion
Atlantic States
New England
South
Anniic
Best Gulf States
Gulf States
Mt Surly Tt
Mistouri
Upper
Massismppi
Pung States
Ohio Vester
Lale
Middle Amantic Coast
Atlante
Uheast
Satuntas
Grand Banks
Rinaas
St Hal
Judge Wright Dies After Stroke In Washington
Judge John V. Wright dies after nearly a month of illness from an apoplectic stroke. The famed jurist and soldier, who served in both Union and Confederate governments, mastered the Sioux sign language used at his bedside. Funeral at St Pauls Episcopal Church, Rock Creek Cemetery. Survived by wife and five daughters. brother Gen Marcus J. Wright among mourners.
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John V. Wright
Eighteenth Street
Alfred Herding
St Pauls Episcopal Church
Rock Creek Cemetery
Howard P Wright
Joseph W Crala
Frank Lyon
R & Lee Telcott
Wright Honerty
War Department
Marria
Roo L Yellety
M J Wreht
Bennett
Joseph Wrag
Judge Wrights
Wan John Wright
Revolutionary Army
Beijamin Wright
Horseshoe
Judge Wright
Congress
Tennessee
Washington
Belmont
Columbus
Confederat Musgrees
Columbia
Venn
Tennessee Supreme Court
Tiz
Isg
Clevrland
Minnesota
Wright
Northwest
Hia
Marcus J Wright
Safer Vehicle Rules Proposed by Major Sylvester
Maj Sylvester, chief of police, urges important changes for street use by vehicles and horses. He supports speed limits, right of passage, visible vehicle numbers, and a traffic squad to educate the public to gate rules, seeking enforcement without endangering street users. He criticizes irresponsible drivers and calls for numbering and registration of all vehicles.
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Sylvester
Cleveland
Holt’s
Washington
Beef Prices Rise Amid Cattle Scarcity and Market Factors
Wholesale markets blame cattle shortages and rising grain costs for higher beef prices. Dealers expect little relief until grass fed cattle enter markets in July, with lamb, veal, and rib chops also showing steady or higher prices as summer demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dealera
Dr Spear Goes to Prison for Court Martial Forgery
Convicted by a court martial on charges of forgery and the offenses while an assistant surgeon in the Navy, Dr Spear faced dismissal from service and a prison term. The sentence was reduced from two years to one year and will be served at the navy prison in Portsmouth. Spear is the son of Judge S A Spear of the Supreme Court of Ohio and his career included early military service and medical training.
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Buca
Cen
Cacassie Celliy
Meat National
Tasnissal
Senate
Spear
Roosevel
Metcalf Yesterdas
Martal
Secretary of the Navy
Drpar
Navy
Portsmouth
University of Virginia
Wits
University
Naval Medtal School
Indian Head
Horse injures woman in streetcar incident
Mrs E H Walton, 35, of 200 G Street NW, was knocked down by a horse and buggy driven by Maurice Keane of 632 Dela Mare Ave SW as she stepped from a street car at 20th Street and Pennsylvania Ave NW. She suffered body bruises and was taken home where Dr L Sotheron treated her.
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E H Walton
G Street
Maurice Keane
Dela Mare Avenue
Twentieth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
L Sotheron
Street
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Neil
Gary
MeFi Kiord
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Taker
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Barbera Ross
Pickford
Blake
USA
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Torre
Atenographe
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Friend
Tani
Ding
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Trevis
RAPS
Hepburn
MR. WU
Beattie
Commercial Tlegraphers' Union of America
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Potomac
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Pridag
Asheville
Atlanta
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Pat Tey Volnes
Jona FO
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Portland
Salt Lake City
Paul Minn
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Mies
Hunyadi Janos
Maj. Sylvester
Lansburgh & Bro
7Th St
8Th Street
Percale
Madras
Beef
Kansas City
Porterhouse
DR. Spear
Peter Grogan
Ostudlird Manufaturers
Novones
Witson & Mayers
Uectioneers
Ami
Oliverim
E. A. Walker
Washington, DC
Pompeiian Co
Edward A Walker
Adams Street
The
Pompetan Co
Washington, D.C
E. H. Walton
Cften
Post
Vineberg’s Optical Co
Vernon Plese
Urger
Faye Calfornia
Christian Xander
McCray
Nelson Refrigerator Co
F Street N. W
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
St. N. W
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