Ancient Order of Hibernians Plans St Patrick Observance in Washington
The Ancient Order of Hibernians will mark St Patrick's Day with high mass at St Patrick's Church at 11 o'clock and an evening program at Carroll Hall. James D Sullivan will preside. speakers include Charles P Neill and Hannis Taylor. Readings by Miss Mary Moran and others accompany a musical program from the Irish choir and auxiliary.
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Order of Hibernians
St. Patrick’s Church
Order
Carrol! Hall
James D. Sullivan
Charles P. Neill
Hannis Taylor
Mary Moran
Joseph Whittemore
William Clabaugh
Ladies’ Auxiliary Society
George Washington University Alumni Elect Trustees
George Washington University Alumni Association to elect two trustees at the March 27 annual meeting in the university chapel. Ballots go to alumni. candidates include Gordon Worthington Hopkins King Browne Washburn. Banquet planned for March 29 at Raucher's with reception, speeches, and seating in balcony for spectators.
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Alumni Association of
George Washington University
G Street
J. Holdaworth Gordon
Augustus S. Worthington
Thomas 8. Hopkins
William Bruce King
Aldis B. Browne
William
Rauacher's
H. L. Hodgkins
Department of Arts and Sciences
University
Parcel Post Versus Express Post Mix Up Report
Washington receives word of a dispute over parcel post and express charges. A New York sender mailed cigars to Detroit by parcel post. the Detroit consignee sent the package on by express without removing stamps. A son alleged an express worker pocketed the 46 cent difference, prompting press coverage.
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Washington
Express
Parcel Post
Detroit
New York
Consignee
New Bureau Contracts Let For Engraving and Printing Building
Treasury awards contracts totaling nearly 2 million dollars for the Interior, equipment, and finishes of the new Bureau of Engraving and Printing building. Otis Elevator Co. to install eleven elevators at 84,944 dollars. Thompson Starrett Co. to handle mechanical equipment plumbing and ventilation. P F Gormley Construction Co. to finish interior work in Washington. Work to be completed within the current calendar year.
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Treasury Department
Allen
Otis Elevator Company
Thompson Starrett Company
New York
P. F Gormley Constructon Company
Washington
Pathfinders Open Washington Post Truck Run Parade
The Washington Post launches the motor truck reliability run with Marmon pathfinders Arthur Foraker and a Post representative. About 96 makes compete over a 300 mile route from Washington to Baltimore, highlighting costs, mileage, controls, and a final score based on efficiency and economy.
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Marmon
U.S
Washington Post
Arthur Foraker
Post
THE
Harrisburg
Treasury Building
Fforrisburg
Frederick
Hagerstown
Shippensburg
Columbia
York
Hanover
Baltimore
Washington
Trucks Cheaper Than Horses in Delivery Service
A survey shows 30,000 motor trucks and wagons in use in the United States, with numbers doubling yearly and costs per day for trucks far lower than horses. Electric vehicles cost less per day, while motor trucks offer greater speed, reach, and reliability, enabling businesses to expand into new territories and improve service.
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United States
America
New York City
Chicago
Washington
Waverley Sales Company forms in Washington area autos
Ash and Mangold establish the Waverley Sales Company at 1337 Fourteenth Street NW to handle Waverley electric sales and service. The firm also notes Studebaker deliveries, Metz tires, and a second-hand auto clearing house as part of new local auto trade developments.
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O. B&b. Ash
M. &. Mangold
Waverley Sales Company
Waverley Electric
Frank Fickling
Motz Tire Company
Fourteenth Street
Fickling
Washington
Metz
R. A. Block
H B. Dietrich
Block & Tietrich
Empire Auto Top Company
C. D. “Miller
G Street Northwest
Sullivan-Garrett Company
Hostreet Northwest
New Car and Valve Grinding
The article notes that a new car owner who knows nothing about grinding valves benefits from returning the vehicle to the dealer for monthly valve attention under shop conditions. It suggests the valve-grinding hobbyist is seldom happy and rarely satisfied with his car.
Ford deliveries and auto sales update from local dealers
Miller Bros list weekly Ford deliveries including touring cars for S W Finch Dr L Hunt F N W McReynolds the Rev J Van Schaick J J Haas and others plus torpedo roadsters for multiple buyers and four to Potomac Electric Power. Also first 1913 town car to EB B Evans and other sales by Sullivan Garrett and Washington Auto Service.
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Miller Bros
Ford
S. W. Finch
L. Hunt
Paris Mud Guard Trials Aimed at Stopping Vehicle Splash
In Paris mud splash from automobiles and omnibuses is called a major nuisance. The government ordered prosecutions for drivers, while car firms and citizens staged mudguard contests at Versailles. A track with mud tested guards at 15 to 23 mph. three designs passed screening though none stopped all splashes.
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Paris
Versailles
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