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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1910

Page

24

District Bids Opened For About $200000 Refuse Contracts

Bids totaling around 200000 for district contracts were opened at the municipal building amid a busy scene. The work covers collection and disposal of refuse from residences, business houses, and district-owned buildings. Contracts run one, three, and five years, with over twenty separate agreements. The Washington Fertilizer Company submitted the only bid on the combined refuse and ashes contract. other bidders included Levis Bros, E Wilson, and Joseph Murrone among others. Commissioners will consider the bids at the next meeting, with awards not yet determined.

Muncipal Wis Belny Toom Daniel Garges Engineer Department William Find Board of Commissioners Levis Bros Genston E Wilson Cincinnati Ohio Washington Fertilizer Company Citys Garage Lewis Bros Garkage Roart E Mann Tous Hopfenmaier Folock Drasage Bean James H Caton John J Killeen Michael Warner Butler J F Conrad Joseph Murrone Brooklyn F P Brown George Hymin Washington

Bridget & Co Opens Expanded Mens Furnishings Store

Bridget and Company transforms its space to feature a premier men’s furnishings department. The former women’s dress goods area now showcases suits, shoes, hats, and a dedicated hat shop with crystal display cases. The Ninth Street and Avenue sections highlight a modern men’s department, while the second floor houses mother of the bride and boys wear, signaling a major downtown mercantile expansion in time for Easter and spring.

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Commandant Roles Split Across Two Navy Yards

Rear Admiral Eugene Ueny Cozzeny Teutze USN retired to command both Washimeia and New York yards with his Washington post ending in April. Captain Frank F Beatty acts in command at the New York yard awaiting a permanent successor as the District braces for ongoing military and manufacturing shifts amid smoke regulation debates.

Two Yards Navy Yards Eugene Ueny Cozzeny Teutze Usn Admiral Lautzers Washimeia New York Navy New York Yard Yast W Washington Yard Frank F Beatty Entre 5 Suicessor

Roosters Crow Again Move To Abolish Chickens Near Habitation

District officials announced plans to repeal anti chicken regulations that barred keeping fowls within six feet of any habitation. The rules proved ineffective under past commissions and were repeatedly challenged in police court. Proposals call for repeal as officials say the rules were unnecessary from the start.

Peroiy Corporation Counsel

Oppose New Autolaw Sparks Cars Complaint in Washington

Automobilists protest a new rule starting tomorrow requiring all motor vehicle permit applicants to pay a $2 fee. They claim the levy is an extra tax and favors wagons and horse drawn carriages, noting earlier free tags and prior wheel tax debates. Officials say the rule speeds permit issuance and reduces delays at the automobile board.

Washington Furst Leroy Mark Permie Clare The Automobile Board

Funeral of Eldred G Davis in Wasibiagginaway

Funeral services for Eldred G Davis former tax collector of the District and president of the Tiremen Insurance Company will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at his residence on TIF street northwest Reverend Dr Herbert Scott Smith of St Margaret's Episcopal Church will officiate Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery The Masonic Grand Lodge of which Davis was past master will lead the ceremonies with pallbearers drawn from lodge members

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Typewriter Men Flock to Capital Over Price Probe

Representatives from fourteen typewriter firms converge on Washington after Post Office decision to purchase cheaper machines. A firm offering first class machines for 50 is cited, challenging government norm of 30. The dispute centers on cost and procurement policy.

Postettics Department Counir Washington

Cleveland Park Lots Sold in Wagaman Estate Transfer

Rozier Dutanes trustee for the Wagaman estate has moved three lots in Cleveland Park to Mary Jim McGee for two residences. The purchase involves real estate commission and construction costs estimated around nine thousand dollars.

Cleveland Park Rozier Dutanes Waggaman Boss & Phelps Jmme McGee Schneiders Navy Yard

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