City police to promote ten lieutenants and three inspectors
Major Sylvester approved new police rules to elevate ten lieutenants to captaincy and promote three captains to inspectors. Captain Amiss will retire, clearing slots for the promotions, with captains on duty hours set and desk sergeant duties reassigned after July 1. The plan raises salaries and adds shoulder insignia for the promoted officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester
Maj
Amiss
Guard of Physicians
G. H. Wiliams
Daniel Sullivan
W. J Bayle
WH. Matthews
TF. EF McCatheran
Michael Byrne
Henry Schneider
BR. E Doyle
Datey
H B. Eliott
Michael B. Gorman
Department
Gorman
Board of Physicians
Amias
Force
R. C Upperman
Upperman
Will Enforce New Law on Employment Agencies Licenses
Enforcement steps on the new employment agency law began with a recommendation by Commissioner West to advertise in Washington daily papers. The notice directs agency keepers to apply for the licenses now required and asks Miss Frances A Keller to provide blank forms registers and related materials used in similar laws in New York and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Washington Daily
Frances A Keller
Inter-Municipal Research Committee
New York
Boston
Benzing Building Erected On Mimilesata Avenue
Commissioners approve Chief Belt's recommendation to build the Benzing engine house on Mimilesata Avenue Benning at Sherwood road and Hunt place at Benning north end, ending a dispute between Benning and Kenilworth officials and fire department. A new regulation for indoor fairs and festivals will require fire protection measures including treated decor and woodwork.
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Chief Belt
Benzing
Benning
Mimilesata Avenue
Sherwood Road
Hunt Place
Kenilworth
Fire Department
Powers Thanks Friends in Defense Fund Drive
Caleb Powders of Georgetown Kentucky appeals for support in a defense fund drive organized by The Kentucky Republican Club in Washington DC. Editor Post Fenry Taylor and Milo Ghanks lead the committee with Clarence F Norment as fund custodian at Central National Bank. Powders expresses gratitude to contributors and pledges to fight the charges with loyal support. June 2 Georgetown Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Republican Club
Washington, D. C
Fenry Taylor
Milo Ghanks
Clarence F. Norment
Central National Bank
Caleb Powdprs
Georgetown, Ky
Teachers Happy as Treasury Delays Pay to Vacations
Washington public school teachers received early pay from Disbursing Officer Rogers after the treasury order had limited pay periods. The $125,000 payroll was issued as schools closed, allowing three months rest before more money is issued. The board certified the teachers had completed the month of January.
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Washington
Rogers
Secretary of the Treasury
Board of Education
Jaca
Ruling Sought On New Pharmacy Act Provisions
The district commissioners asked the corporation counsel to prepare an opinion on a new pharmacy act governing prescriptions containing morphine opium and cocaine. The act requires the name of the recipient and the issue date on the prescription but physicians and druggists dispute who should record this information. Everett Lloyd a druggist at 44 G Street SW petitioned for guidance on the act’s age eligibility.
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Everett Lloyd
G Street
Increased Water Rates Set for July in District
Commissioner Biddle told Percy Metzger a public hearing on higher water rates was unlikely to change plans as the new rate begins July 1 and bills for the next fiscal year are already prepared. He cited higher costs and the extended high surface system requiring more water pumping.
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Biddle
Percy Metzger
Mr. Metzger
Metzger
Citizens oppose wells closure near Sixteenth Corcoran
J Henry Smith of 1619 Seventeenth St NW criticizes a Commission decision to abolish public wells and pumps to curb typhoid fever. He argues the Sixteenth and Corcoran NW pump should be preserved, warning its removal would cause hardship to local residents.
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J. Henry Smith
Seventeenth Street
Smith
Sixteenth and
Corcoran Streets
University Congress to Debate Segregation Car Bill
Georgetown Universitys university congress plans to discuss House bill No 56 separating whites and negroes on DC street cars. The group meets Friday nights at University Hall Fifteenth and H streets NW with students and alumni eligible for membership.
Building Permits Report for Ashford and Nearby Areas
Building permits issued yesterday include three two story brick dwellings for Washington Sanitary Improvement Company at 00 and 2 Bates Street NW with architect A P Clark Jr and builder Thomas H Melton at an estimated cost of 111500. Also for 20 and 20 F Street NW with same architect and builder at 11500, a two story dwelling for James May at 1660 Jackson Street by John G Green at 9200, and a five story addition for National Capital Brewing Company at 2604 M Street by A Dildo and Bone at 1000.
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Isu Py
Ashford
Washington Sanitary Improvement Comany
Bates Street
A P. Clark, Jr
Thomas H Melton
Washington Sanitar Improvement Company
F Street Northwest
A. P Clark, Jr
Thomas H. Melton
James May
Bribery Trial Proceeds With Green and Doremus Case
The district attorney and defense counsel argued through five hours as George E. Green and W. D. Doremus face bribery and conspiracy charges tied to postal frauds. Baker led the government with key testimony. Thurston defended Doremus, praising his client while questioning the proffered evidence. The trial drew a large crowd as notes of the Wynne incident and Beavers ledger were discussed. Judge Gould planned to instruct the jury tomorrow morning.
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Green—Thurston
Doremus
Maj. Conrad
George E. Green
W. D. Doremus
Baker
Thurston
A. 5. Worthington
John H. Stanchfield
Maj
Holmes Conrad
Gould
Thes Court
Knowton
Green
Truesdell
Doremus Machine Company
Beavers
Beavers Aga Green
Wynne
Stanchfield
New Willard Hotel
Retiring Treasurer’s Clerk Honored With Silver Tea Set
Treasury clerks presented a solid engraved silver tea set to Judson W. Lyons after eight years as Register. The gift was given by Charles H. Merwin of the loans division, oldest clerk in service.
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Treasury Department
Judson W. Lyons
Office of the Register of the Treasury
Charles H. Merwin
Joans
Clark
Bureau
City Bulletins and Local Ads From The Post
Exhibition of school gardening resumes tomorrow in the Agricultural grounds from 4 to 7 if weather permits. Various local ads note products and services including Schneider's crab feasts, grocery specials and stores such as J. T. Doyle’s. Omitted student promotion corrected for Miner Angela from Franklin to McKinley manual training. Magnolia Spa Water ad, carpet cleaning, Jewel Gas Ranges, and district agents listed with addresses and phone.
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Angela
Franklin School
McKinley Mantal Training School
Lightweight two piece suit sale with light fabrics
Feather weight two piece suits offered in light colors and fabrics. Tailored for swagger and style, built with the latest fashion in mind. Prices range from ten to thirty five dollars.
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Weill
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Saks & Company
Seventh Street
Herrmann A & Event
Streetsm
Massachusetts Avenue
Ieee
Mayer & CO
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REGAL
Washington Store
Pa. Ave
N. W
Pure Ice
American Ice Co
Pa Ave
Shedd & Bro. CO
Ninth Street N. W
Adler
Victor E. Adler
Ten Par Cant Clothing House
Tih
St. R. We
Abeit
Capt. Amiss
Powers
Friends
Kentucky
Republican Club
Henry Smith
Aspec
Drugsists
Baker Stores Green
Simpson’s
City Bulletins
J. T. Doyles
Joyce Engraving Company
Bter
Magnolia Spa
Era Maine Ave
Chicago
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Goodwin
Skinner
Tenallytown Stend
Washington School For
Hooper
Gyerholt
Bond
Cap. St
House of Kupenheimer
I. Grosner
Avenue N. W
Rookwood
Dulin & Martin CO
Standard
Oppenmeimer
Dee
A. Eberly
Sheboygan
All Dev Xuone West
J.E. Dyer & CO
St. N. W
Stafford
R. P. Andrews Paper Co., Inc
Louisiana Avenue
D Street
Hebbard
George £. Hebbard
Ninth Street
D. J. Kaufman
Pargain
Horn
Sitte
USA
CG &P Telephone Co
Tee
Burchell
F Street
R. M. Brown
Brown
John B. Espey
Underwood
Underwood Tifewriter Company
Broadway
New York City
Chickering
Hubbard Heating Co
Fst
Phong Man
THE
Standard Dairy & Ice Co
Fourteenth St. N. W
Phone North
Bushala
Washington Gaslight
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Warner
Gratefel
Curt Ali Fou
Warners ‘Eat Cure Company
Rochester
Washinewn “Post
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