Army Drill Benefit Draws Crowds at Fort Myer
Prominent guests attended a 2:30 PM exhibition drill by Troops E F and G Thirteenth Cavalry and Third Field Artillery at Fort Myer. The event benefited the Army Branch of the YMCA, raising about 400 dollars. Performances included bareback riding pyramids Cossack drills and sabre routines with rapid, precise maneuvers to music.
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Diplomatic Corps
Army and Navy
Thirteenth Cavalry
Third Field Artillery
Fort Myer
Army
Young Men's Christian Association
Thirteenth Cavalry Band
Cochran
Preston
Troop B
Phillips
Gothe
Field Artillery
T. N. Horn
Gettysburg
Santiago
Army and Navy Department
BM. C. A
Washington
Lieut
W Crawford
H. A. Brown
U S A
George B. Harries
D.C
N G
Fred Warner Carpenter
A. H. L Leckie
Theodore A. Harding
George A. Robinson
U. A
Arthur Lewis Smith
S. W. Woodward
B. W. Hearne
Raleigh Hotel Fire Escapes Cut to One by Inspector
Building inspector Ashford rejected fire marshal Nicholson and W Evans recommendation for four escapes at the Raleigh Hotel. He argues the 160 foot tall, fireproof structure needs only one escape to comply with the new fire escape law, claiming multiple escapes riskier and unnecessary.
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Raleigh Hotel
Nicholson
W. Evans
Ashford
Automatic switch urged after fatal streetcar crash
Capt Doyle alleges an imperfect switch system caused Garland 4 Reason’s death in a March 16 collision at Eightwood Avenue Bright Wood Avenue above Florida Avenue. He recommends an automatic switch or a watchman. Inspector Thomas says a watchman unnecessary and automatic switch not proven satisfactory. Maj Sylvester refers the matter back for decision.
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Rosson
Eightwood Avenue
Garland 4
Reason
Capt
Doyle
Highth Precinct
Sylvester
Bright Wood Avenue
Florida Avenue
Capt Doyle
E Thomas
Engineer Department
Bonee
Tyne
Lynchburg Foundry extension for water pipe contract
The Lynchburg Foundry Company of Lynchburg Va receives a four week extension from April 5 to finish 600 tons of minced water pipe for the District. Commissioner Macfarland approves resignation of Miss E G Watking and new appointment of Miss Ida M Cameron with 360 yearly, plus Monacoe as laundryman at 34 yearly. Connecticut Avenue bridge extension granted with July 1 completion no penalty. Fire Engineers convention costs likely covered by district. District to seek contributions from local associations due to lack of funds.
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SuptherFarland
Water Department
Lynchburg Foundry Company
Lynchburg
Macfarland
P G Smith
Home For
E G Watking
Ida M. Cameron
Mzl
Connecticut Avenue Bridge
International Association of Fire Engineers
Armual
Torohably
Business Men's Association
Jobbers and Sippers’ Association
Board of Trade
Streets to Be Cleaner by Double Night Sweep
After April 15 a double force of white wings will sweep downtown thoroughfares. Supt Twoney of the street cleaning department said the move follows warm weather and will boost nightly cleaning. Currently 196 men sweep by hand. the aim is at least 200 as a double force starts. The plan positions night crews for thorough cleaning and overlaps with day shift operations.
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Twoney
Mr.Twohey
Fairmont Seminary Law Denies Keep Off Grass Signs
Acting Engineer Commissioner Morrow issued an order denying private owners permission to place Please keep off the grass signs on lawn plots that extend beyond building lines. The decision follows a Dartmont Seminary request and cites public tree spaces as county property with liability for damages from obstructive signs.
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Morrow
Arthur T. Ramsey
Dartmont Seminary
Lodge Bogus Swindlers Face Charges in Masonic Ruse
Police allege Alexander Riedel and Garry Kennard ran a fake Grand Lodge of Atlantis scheme to take $10 from victims. Victims Lipphardt and Donaldson say they were shown a bogus lodge room and given a certificate, then learned the scam. Nine others claim to have fallen for the conspiracy. police seek similar cases in several cities. The Post notes ongoing political contest for Jamestown question as well.
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Grand Lodge of Atlantis
Alexander P. Riedel
AW Street
Garry F Kennard
Warren
O'Dea
Parham
O’brien
John H. Lipphardt
K Street
Donaligon
Tenth Precinct
Riedel
Kennard
H Street
Philadelphia
Ergentzattort
Lipphardt
Donaldson
Baltimore
Sparrows Point
Chester
South
McElfresh Funeral Today for 82 Year Old James P McElfresh
Obituary notices indicate James P McElfresh aged 82 died Tuesday at his daughter Mrs Clara L Hughes home 84 street northeast. Funeral services to be held at Hughes home tomorrow at 8 p.m. McElfresh was a prominent member of the Oldest Friends Association.
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McElfresh
James P. McElfresh
Clara L Hughes
Hughes
Amorrow
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