Rush to Resume Large Scale Street and Bridge Work
As spring arrives, reinforced crews resume grading around Union Station and rapid progress on bridges and tunnels. Work on H street and northeast streets restarts, with tunnels and viaducts planned to open by next year, while consults over street grades and earth storage continue with railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Avenue
H Street
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
City convention hall plan draws business leaders
Sioney Went, chairman of committees on the hall project, voiced strong interest and urged prompt passage. Former Senator Henderson also advocated involvement, signaling broad support for the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioney
Whe H.enderson
Lawsuit challenges tall apartment plans on Sixteenth Street triangle
Charles H. Armes and other Sixteenth Street property holders sue District Commissioners to block a permit for a tall apartment building at the triangle bounded by Sixteenth Street Kenesary Avenue and Mount Pleasant Street They argue the project would ruin a residential boulevard and that assessments they paid under a boulevard plan should secure benefits. Congress recently favored paying the triangle for a park but did not act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Armes
Sixteenth Street
Kenesary Avenue
Mount Pleasant Street
Arms
Morris Street
Hhis
Armes
Congress
Coming Railroad Congress Heads to May International Meeting
George B. E. Hamilton, Baltimore and Ohio legal adviser, told Commissioner Macfarland that about 1000 delegates will attend the International Railway Congress in May, including 300 foreigners and officials from countries with government controlled railroads. Hamilton urged a warm welcome. Macfarland assured courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George BE. Hamilton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Macfarland
International Railway Congress
Atlantic
Hamilton
Kann's Spring Opening Showcases New Millinery
Washington shoppers packed Kann's to glimpse the spring collection as the store launched its semi annual opening. The milinery department drew crowds with novel headwear, moving stairs, and a display of colorful hats, parasols, and fine dresses signaling the season ahead. Glitzy florals, greens and browns lead the fashion, with Japanese parasols and new footwear on offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
S. Kann, Sons & Co
Smmart
Kann’s
John Brawner Sentenced for Soda Fountain Theft
John Brawner convicted in Criminal Court No 1 for breaking into Richard Mazinger’s warehouse on 359 M Street Southwest and sentenced by Justice Wright to five years. Government alleged he stole a soda water apparatus worth 250 dollars and sold it as junk. Prosecution by Pasley-Smith and Turner. Noelle Pros in Gerus Case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brawner
Richard Mazinger
M Street
Wright
Brawner
United States
Pasley-Smith and Turner
New blue serge suits offer single and double breasted cuts
Shop showcases broad-ware blue serge suits in single and double breasted styles priced at 12.85 each. Availability highlights formal menswear for tailored wardrobes.
Dyspepsia Tablets Claim Safe Digestive Aid
An ad extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, sensible cure for indigestion and stomach weakness. It emphasizes digestion aid, rest for the stomach, and nourishment, noting the tablets digest 3000 grains of meat per grain and are available at drug stores for five cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juart
Stuart
Central Labor Union Supports Upholsterers Case
The Central Labor Union backs three indicted upholsterers in a conspiracy case to thwart nonmembers from working. A committee led by Co. A Plan, H. T. Le Clair, and Milford Spohn will coordinate with the local union and may supply funds. defendants Johnston Ackerman and Noldy face $300 bonds after pleading not guilty.
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
Husband Sues for Absolute Divorce in City Court
City bulletin reports W Palmer Hall suing for absolute divorce from Lottie A Hall with infidelity alleged and a co respondent named. Case lists Attorneys David H Fenton and Elbert S Maloney. Also mentions another divorce suit by Mattie P Billingsley against Chastain M Billingsley. Various local ads and notices follow, including prices and shop names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Palmer Hall
Lottie A. Hall
Mr Hall
David H Fenton
Elbert S&s Maloney
District Supreme Court
Mattie P. Billingsley
Chastain M. Billingsley
Billingsley
H. Thomas
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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
Kann
Noelle Pros
Gerus
Nelle Pros
Alfred S. Gerus
D. E. Zimmerman Milk Company
Gude
Yale
Raleigh
Carroll
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
UNION
City Bulletin
Wilbur
Nelson’s
Nelson's
J.T. D. Pyles
Post
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
Mescuae
Selinger’s
Jackson Bros
Great Cash House
Seventh St
Potomac
Ninth Street
Agendornneeneyn Einestensen Neytetennes
Ceres
Rollet
A. Kahn
F Street
Colonial Wine Co
6Th St. Hag Patee Ees
Costa
Bushel
Rushel
Washington Gas Light
Forth St
Barsamily
Washington Brewery Co
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