Easter Parade at Atlantic City Draws Known Society
The annual Easter parade on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City attracts the nation’s social elite. The five mile esplanade fills with attendees for the post Lenten season and city hotels offer concerts and entertainment. Pullman service from Washington links to Broad Street Station Philadelphia for direct Atlantic City trains via the Delaware River Bridge.
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Atlantic City
Ocean
Delaware River Bridge
Washington
Broad Street
Philadelphia
Delaware, River Bridge
Gurley Returns to Washington After Sanatorium Absence
W B Gurley former prominent broker who vanished in May 1906 is back in Washington From Connecticut he arrived February 22 and seeks a job to settle debts An attack of grip and memory loss followed his return He recalls wandering among people speaking a strange tongue and possibly Swedish settlements His appearance has improved while he remains in seclusion awaiting medical guidance and reestablished contacts
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William EB. Gurley
Washington
Post
Gurley
Connecticut
Middle West
Buffalo
Northwest
Harries' Auto Hits Boy on Pennsylvania Avenue
Gen. George H. Hoarren drove an automobile that struck James Ward a fourteen year old skater on Pennsylvania avenue between First and Second streets about 5 pm. Ward was taken to Casualty Hospital with a fractured collarbone.
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George H. Hoarren
James Ward
Pennsylvania Avenue
First
Second Streets
Casualty Hospital
District Government Pay Rises Under New Appropriation
The District appropriations bill for the next fiscal year increases salaries for several department heads and minor staff. Notable raises include Charles C. Rogers disbursing officer to 3000, M. Hargrove property clerk to 2000, T. Lanham superintendent of parking to 1800, B. Fletcher coupon clerk to 1000, H. Pete steam engineer to 1000, ML Allen clerk to 600, plus new clerks and stenographers in taxes library schools auditor and other branches. No salary increases occur in the police department.
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Charles C. Rogers
M. Hargrove
Auditor's Office
Electrical Department
Police Department
Pure Milk Guarantee. Government TB testing for dairies
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson announced that Maryland and Virginia dairymen supplying milk to the District may have their herds tested for tuberculosis free of charge by Agriculture Department experts. If examined animals are disease free, farmers may publicly advertise a government guaranteed clean bill of health. Wilson aims to extend government aid to ensure milk purity for Washington residents. It is believed many reputable dairymen will use this opportunity.
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Wilson
Maryland
Virginia
Agricultural Department
Washington
Plan cheaper hospital substitute cheaper materials plan
Architects to swap costly materials for cheaper equivalents to meet a $60,000 appropriation for a new tuberculosis hospital. Frank Miles Day of Day & Brothers will revise plans while preserving design and dimensions. Construction may begin early spring after bids are sought.
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Biddle
Board of Charities
Frank Miles Day
Frank Miles
Day & Brothers, Architects
Philadelphia
Chicken Canned Yet Neighbor Demands Permanent Home
A Carrolton area note describes a persistent crowing chicken disturbing residents. Dr W A Marschalk Jr seeks a settled site for the birds and a formal meeting planned at Oppenheimer's Hall to discuss abating the nuisance and acquiring a permanent home for veterans camps.
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W. A. Marschalk, Jr
Come Epee
Gre Cner
Oppenheimer
Department of the District of
Department
Walter J. Mitchell
Lizzie W. Calver
Willam J. Peacock
Promi Iment
Logan to Join Mechanics-American as Assistant Cashier
Joseph M. Logan arrives in the city before taking a new post as assistant cashier of the Mechanics-American National Bank in St. Louis. He recently served as a federal bank examiner in Texas, closing banks and sending officers to prison for depositor fund manipulation. Texas Society entertains with Washington talent and notes resignation of Secretary Brunkenhoefer, replaced by G. C. Callan.
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Joseph M. Logan
National Bank
Texas
Mr. Logan
Ifa
Ins
St. Louis
Mechanics-American National Bank
Southwest Examiner Logen
Texas Society
Pythian’Temple
P. M. Kennerly
Washington
Clara J. Stevens
Esputa Daly
August Behemmel
Misa Winston
Genevieve Stevens
Dorothy B. Wolfe
Bert V. Wolfe
Corinne Hay
Marie McKevitt
Migs
Stella Raymond
Virginia
Raymond
J. A. Raymond
Brunkenhoefer
Galveston
G. C. Callan
Five Story Apartment at 713 Nineteenth Street NW Permit Issued
Inspector Ashford to T H Pickford issued permits for a five story apartment at 713 Nineteenth Street NW with architect A H Beer and builder T H Pickford. estimated cost 40000 dollars. Also permit to Henry A Willard for a three story brick dwelling at 520 L Street NW by architect and builder Henry A Hult, cost 35600 dollars. Ambeger to Conduit Road for a two story frame dwelling by architect and builder Joseph Ambeger, cost 1000 dollars.
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Inspector Ashford
T, H Pickford
Nineteenth Street
A H Beer
H B. Pickford
Henry A Willard
L Street
Henry A. Hult
Joseph Ambeger
Conduit Road
Crutch Arrested After Firing On Two Men at Rooming House
Joseph Crutch proprietor of a rooming house at 2100 BE Street Northwest says two colored men James Bundy and Richard Jackson entered about 8 30 and assaulted him. He fired two shots from a nosevolver in self defense and was placed under arrest yesterday on an assault charge.
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Nosevolver
James Bundy
Richard Jackson
Joseph Crutch
Crutch
BE Street
Inquest Finds Death By Own Action In Davis Case
Coroner Nevitt ruled Alfred Davis a Colored man died by his own hand after an inquest into his death at Third precinct. Davis quar ged with wife Sarah Monday night, fired several times, and another shot after she left likely ended his life. Local notices follow seeking repairs and various goods.
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Nevitt
Alfred Davis
Davis
Sarah
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China
Japan
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A. W. Gaul
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Macfarland
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Annapolis
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Ave
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Jones
Fort At- Elneon
Wis
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Voigt
St. Nw
Schneider
Mack
Kentucky Cafe
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Queen City
Igan
Emergency
Hotel Johnson
New York
J. J. Kidd & Co
Sth
Muddiman & Co
Washington Post
E. F. Brooks Co
15Th Street
Harper's
Volet’s
Bul Mayer & Co
7Th St
Castelberg’s
Jewslert and
Opticians
Penna. Ave
A. Muddiman & Co
Munich
National Capital Brewing 60
Eyaces
Victor E.adler
Fore
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Mass
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Johnson Bros
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Potomac Electric Power Co
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