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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1911
Page
4
A lively Chicago style sale advertises tomorrow with fancy tweeds, shepherd plaids, tropical worsteds and conservative cuts. It promises gray and brown effects, staple dark worsteds, and numerous novelties in half lined and quarter lined suits. Thoroughly tailored in every detail with perfect fit across all sizes including regulars and stouts.
Transit notes describe frequent car departures from New York avenues and Steenth Street toward Glen Frico and Toom ft Rker View with moonlight trips at 10am 2pm and 7pm. Regular steamer services planned for Marshall Hall Colonial Beach and St Johns with schedules around 620 pm.
A clipped historical note mentions Rome under Nero with a reference to Virginia and a last day of betting or a final day event. The fragmentary text implies a comparison or framework linking Rome, Nero, and a Virginia setting with a betting theme.
Fire marshal reports dangerous conditions in government offices. The land and patent office structures are said to store large quantities of combustibles and gasoline in basements, with obstructed stairways and congested aisles impeding exit and fire department access. Recommendations include fireproof shelving, improved fire boxes, and a modern fire alarm system to protect occupants.
President Taft and Mrs Taft express deep gratitude to Washington Chamber of Commerce for the chest of silver given on their silver wedding anniversary. The honorary member notes his interest in chamber work and requests the gift be conveyed to members with thanks. The letter, dated June 2, will be read at the next chamber meeting.
Alaska Governor Clark appeals for federal aid to curb a Dawson City smallpox outbreak that could spread into the United States. Public Health Service officers are ordered to set quarantines at Eagle City and Skagway as Yukon prospectors flood into Alaska at about 2004 weekly. Surgeon Wyman says current Alaska responders can handle it but may seek reinforcements if needed.
Guée will provide the choicest towery and most artistic decorations. C. Marshall H Clay Marshall, the government's chief weigher on the Philadelphia sugar docks, who was suspended some time ago, was yesterday ordered reinstated. Marshall was suspended upon the recommendation of Collector C W Hill and Special Assistant Attorney General Arnold, in charge of a grand jury investigation. No reason for his reinstatement was given.
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