Would Improve Inspection ME amid District Building Scandal
Coroners jury clears Ashford of direct fault while suspending him as inspector of buildings in the District of Columbia after a costly apartment house collapse at Twentieth and P streets. Attorneys and officials demand tighter supervision. President’s action directs investigation into building failures and securing responsible parties.
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Inspection Probe Prompts Wide Building Reforms
A sweeping inspection plan aims to review recently completed and existing structures to reform building regulations. Officials plan detailed reports on unsafe sites, with drastic rules urged to ensure safety, while inspectors target all reported problem buildings and mandate immediate repairs where needed. A New Haven to Philadelphia polo score closes the item.
Denial of Fireproof Claim Sparks Inquest Debate
In Washington an inquest confronted C W Somerville over a quoted claim that no building is absolutely fireproof. Somerville denied the remark, saying misquotes and newspaper ridicule followed. Inspectors, commissioners, and builders argued there are safe buildings but none truly fireproof, with consensus that fire resistance varies by structure and construction.
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PICKFORD NOT TO BLAME
Letter writer Taylir Arme contends Pickford bears no fault in a housing dispute. The writer defends Pickford against alleged construction flaws and asserts proper supervision and professional plans were in place.
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Pickford
Building inspectors under fire at White House debate
Representative Hepburn blamed the District building inspectors for the Twentieth and P streets collapse and urged reforms in District government. He said President Roosevelt’s involvement could lead to improvements, echoing Representative Sims’s remarks on possible congressional action toward reform in several departments.
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Riddeu
Sims
Tennessee
Congress
Wu Tingfang praises Michigan prison as reforming institute
Special to The Washington Post Wu Tingfang Chinese Minister to the United States inspected the State prison in Michigan City Indiana yesterday and praised its facilities. He said it is too good for prisoners, arguing China would not want such a prison where guards would have to fight. He called the prison a reforming institution, criticizing China’s system and urging social reform before prison reforms can succeed.
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Washington Post
Michigan City
Ind
Wu Ting- Fang
United States
China
Gem smugglers held after burglary arrests in Pittsburg
Albert J. Walker and Ralph Wadman two Englishmen were arrested Wednesday while offering valued diamonds and other stones for sale. They face burglary charges filed by M M Garland port surveyor. Police report a potential connection to Abrahams Brothers Birmingham and Milke Brothers Kingston Jamaica with additional gems believed hidden in Jamaica.
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Ralph Wadman
M M Garland
Thomas A McQuade
Birmingham
England
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Abrahams Brothers, Jewelers
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J H Milke & Brothers
Kingston
Jamaica
Panama
United States
Konenkamp defeats Beattie for union presidency
Konenkamp of Pittsburg defeated Beattie of this city for reelection as president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America at the Milwaukee convention. Beattie had succeeded Samuel Small last fall during the telegraphers strike. Konenkamp, a supporter of labor commissioner Neill, is expected to work in harmony with telegraph companies. Beattie will reportedly go on the road as an organizer.
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Samuel Small
Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
Konenkamp
Pittsburg
Milwaukee
Weill
San Francisco
Keattis
Small
Beattle Organzer
Leech Reinstates Lawson In Money Order Division
Public Printer Leech yesterday restored Lawson to a foreman role in the money order printing division. Hogan resigned to a position in another division as duties from the abolished office of tract were reassigned to a messenger service.
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Foam Lawson
Money Order Printing
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Weather Conditions From Oot of Agriculture Weather Buren Washington Fr
Western low mood reaches Upper Mississippi Valley with showers likely in Plains and Southern Nebraska. Kansas River may flood. Missouri River suspension possible. Showers stretch from South Atlantic coast to Gulf states, with cooler Central Rocky Mountains and warmer Lake region. Winds vary, with light to fair conditions toward European seas. River flood advisories issued for Mississippi River at St Hal. Potomac and Shenandoah noted muddy.
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Judge Wright Dies After Long Illness and Sign Language
Judge John V. Wright a soldier statesman and jurist died after an apoplectic stroke. He had mastered the sign language of the Sioux Indians and used it at his bedside. Funeral set for tomorrow at 10 at St Pauls Church burial in Rock Creek Cemetery. Wright survived by wife and five daughters and served in both Union and Confederate roles.
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New Rules for Vehicles Aim to Safer Street Use
Mayor Sylvester would urge Cleveland police to enforce new traffic rules for horse and motor vehicles. Proposals include 12 mph speed limit on through streets, 4 mph in certain lanes, right passing, no blocking, visible vehicle numbers, seat belts for drivers, and a district traffic squad to educate and enforce.
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Cleveland
Holt’s
Washington
Beef prices rise as cattle scarcity blamed by dealers
Market voices cite cattle shortages and rising costs with grass fed cattle delayed until July. Wholesalers say corn, grass fed supply limits, and a broad meat industry pattern push prices higher while predicting only small near term changes.
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Dr Spear Goes to Prison for Forgery in Court Martial
Convicted by court martial of forgery and misconduct, Dr Spear receives one year in naval prison. The sentence, reduced from two years by clemency, places him at Portsmouth Navy Prison with the term dated from yesterday. Spear, son of Judge S A Spear, studied at the University of Virginia and Naval Medical School, and had served as an assistant surgeon in the Navy.
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Woman knocked down by horse and buggy on streetcar line
Mrs E H Walton, 35, of 200 G Street Northwest, was struck by a horse and buggy driven by Maurice Keane of 632 Dela Mare Avenue Southwest as she stepped from a street car at Twentieth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. She suffered bruises and was treated at home by Dr L Sotheron of 1921 Street Northwest.
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