Rush to finish new Union Station works gains pace
As spring nears, large crews resume grading around the new Union Station. Fast progress is reported on bridges and the great viaduct, with completion of the First Street tunnel and Virginia Avenue tunnel expected in coming years. District engineers study street grades while railroads seek permits to use reserve area for earth storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Union Station
Third Street
South Washington
First Street
B Street
Virginia Avenue Tunnel
Cat. Biddle
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Ninth and
Tenth Streets
Virginia and
Georgia Avenues
Virginia, Avenue
Seventh
Ninth Streets
Col. Biddle
B. Saxton
Washington, Alexandria
Community leaders push plan for new city convention hall
Sioney Went chair of several business committees spoke on the erection of a great convention hall in the city. The Speaker showed strong interest and urged timely progress. Former Senator Henderson also called, expressing a wish to be identified with the movement.
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Sioney
Whe H.enderson
District Commissioners sued over tall apartment setback
Charles H. Armes and other Sixteenth Street property owners filed an injunction against the District Commissioners to block a permit for a tall apartment building on the triangle bounded by Sixteenth Street Kenesary Avenue and Mount Pleasant Street. They claim the structure would harm residential character and undermine boulevard assessments. Congress considered paying the triangle as a park but did not act.
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Charles H. Armes
Sixteenth Street
Kenesary Avenue
Mount Pleasant Street
Arms
Morris Street
Hhis
Armes
Congress
COMING RAILROAD CONGRES ONE THOUSAND DELEGATES EXPECTED
George B. Hamilton Baltimore and Ohio legal adviser told Commissioner Macfarland that about 1000 delegates will attend the International Railway Congress in May in this city. About 300 will come from foreign countries, including officials from governments controlling railroads, and world leading railroad men will be present. Hamilton seeks a hearty welcome from the Commissioners, who pledged courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George BE. Hamilton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Macfarland
International Railway Congress
Atlantic
Hamilton
Kann's Spring Opening Showcases Latest Fashions
Washington shoppers flocked to Kann's Busy Corner for the twenty third semi annual spring opening. The event highlights new millinery and bright colors with moving stairs and elevators drawing crowds. Hats feature small, colorful designs with floral surfaces, parasols, and Japanese shades, while shoes dresses and suits mark the season ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
S. Kann, Sons & Co
Smmart
Kann’s
John Brawner Sentenced for Theft of Soda Fountain
John Brawner convicted in Criminal Court No 1 for breaking into Richard Mazinger’s warehouse at 359 M Street SW and sentenced by Justice Wright to five years. Government alleged he stole a soda water apparatus worth 250 dollars and disposed of it as junk. AUSA Pasley-Smith and Turner prosecuted. Noelle Pros in Gerus Case noted embezzlement charges against Alfred S. Gerus, former D E Zimmerman Milk Company employee, as United States attorney entered the plea. The text also advertises spring hats and roses at low prices from vendors Gude and WHF.
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John Brawner
Richard Mazinger
M Street
Wright
Brawner
United States
Pasley-Smith and Turner
Noelle Pros
Gerus
Nelle Pros
Alfred S. Gerus
D. E. Zimmerman Milk Company
New blue serge suits advertised at $12.85
A compact notice touts new single and double breasted broad-ware blue serge suits priced at twelve dollars and eighty five cents each. The brief focuses on the latest apparel offering with emphasis on style and value for shoppers.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Digestive Rest and Strength
The article touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, stomach-specific remedy for indigestion and weak digestion. It explains tablets digest 3,000 grains of food, rest the stomach, nourish the body, and aid flesh-building, with ingredients like pepsin and golden seal. Available at drug stores for five cents per package.
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Juart
Stuart
Union Stands by Members in Upholsterers Case
The Central Labor Union backs three indicted upholsterers in a conspiracy case aimed at stopping nonmembers from working. A committee including Co. A Plan H T Le Clair and Milford Spohn will coordinate with the local union and may fund defense. Defendants Johnston Ackerman and Noldy face $300 bonds after pleading not guilty. The indictment accuses intimidation to force nonmembers to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Co. A Plan
H. T. le Clair
Milford Spohn
George B. Johnston
George Ackerman
Henry Noldy
Uphoolsterers
Ralston & Siddings
United States
Mulloway
International Union of North America
Ernest A. Nauck
Richard Henderson
Nauck
Mauck
Henderson
Johnston
Burnett
City Bulletin Divorce Suit and Local Ads
The Post reports W Palmer Hall sues for absolute divorce from Lottie A Hall with a co respondent named amid proceedings. Advertisements promote groceries, household goods, medicines, and employment notices across multiple stores and services including Milks Emulsion and Affieck’s Drug Store.
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W. Palmer Hall
Lottie A. Hall
Mr Hall
David H Fenton
Elbert S&s Maloney
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Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Brussels
House & Herrmann
Sts. N. W
Union Outfitters To Men Company
N. W
Union Outfitters TO Men CO
Seventh Street N. W
Sherman
C. A. Peau
Sec
C.& P. Telephone Co
Twelfth Street
R Street
Sterling
R. P. Andrews Paper CO
la. Ave
Rorn
Washington Railway and Electric Company
John R. McLean
Tennallytown Road
Gen. Harries
Shaw
Col
Biddle
Ashford
Sutton
Elsmere
Fourteenth
Cannon
Big Hall
Cemmis
Velati
St. Patrick’s Day
Velati'a
Kann
Gude
Yale
Raleigh
Carroll
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
UNION
City Bulletin
Wilbur
Nelson’s
Nelson's
J.T. D. Pyles
Post
District Supreme Court
Mattie P. Billingsley
Chastain M. Billingsley
Billingsley
H. Thomas
Wiliams
Harris
C. Olson
Waldman
Affieck
O . ‘Ameck
Fne Sage
G. C. A. Muddiman & Co
Brug
School Children of America
Woman
Leila Finley
Franklin School
Jacksonville
Quincy
W.l.douglas
Maces
Tex
W. L. Douglas
T He World
WW. L. Douglas
G. Masius
Douglas
Corona Colt Isco
Brockton
Masa
G.C
N.W
Shovea
Patterns &c
ARPET
Smith's
Willon
Axminster
Mayer x Co
Selinger’s
Jackson Bros
Great Cash House
Seventh St
Potomac
Ninth Street
Agendornneeneyn Einestensen Neytetennes
Ceres
Rollet
A. Kahn
F Street
Colonial Wine Co
HN Pates Ees
Costa
Bushel
Rushel
Washington Gas Light
Forth St
Barsamily
Washington Brewery Co
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