Labor in Arms Over Police Promotions In City
District labor groups plan mass pamphlets after Supt. Sylvester promoted Capt. Mathews and Lieut. Mulhall amid charges. The police trial board verdict is not final and potential further inquiry is promised. Mathews and Mulhall face accusations of conduct unbecoming officers related to the Hugh Murphy rescue last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Sylvester
Mathews
Lieut
Mulhall
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Police Sylvester
Capt. Mathews
Tila
Triat Board
Central Labor Union
Macfarland
Police Trial Board
Maj
Sylvester
Hugh 8. Murphy
Southern Railroad
Assailant Cahill Seeks Counter Warrant Against Ralph
Joseph Ralph assistant director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing swore out a warrant charging Frank Cahill with assault a counter to a warrant for Ralph. The hearing was postponed pending further investigation. Cahill claims self defense and Ralph's witnesses say Cahill attacked first. both may be held for assault if more evidence isn’t found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ralph
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Frank Cahill
Cole
Ralph
Given
Aft
Cahill
May Change Insurance Code in District
Washington area insurance chiefs discuss reform proposals. Superintendent Drake urges that foreign casualty firms chartered outside the District hold at least 100000 in fully paid capital invested in approved securities before licensing. He also calls for reserves equal to 50 percent of one year premiums for short term risks and proportional reserves for longer terms. Commissioner Matfarland says the matter will be studied before final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Drake
Matfarland
Fires Cost Big Sum. Annual Loss Reaches 173 Million
In five years ending December 1905 fire losses in the United States averaged 173 million dollars annually. George W. Burchell, president of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, issued the figure in a communication to Commissioners. A list of proposed building regulation provisions accompanied the message, which Commissioner Mccfarland said some suggestions were already under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
United States
George W. Burchell
National Board of Fire Underwriters
New York
Burchell
Bow
Mccfarland
Biddle Returns From Cuba Reports Island Progress
Engineer Commissioner Biddle after a two week Cuba stay returned to his desk. He toured principal cities and stopped at Palm Beach. He notes market improvement and prosperity in Havana and says American capital has invested. a two mile boulevard along the ocean has been built. New sprinkling carts begin duty in the northwestern city sector on key avenues and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddle
Cuba
Palm Beach
Fla Col
Cube
Leland
Havana
Text Book Decision In Public Schools Jeopardized
Agents for major text-book firms swarm Franklin Building as they seek authority to decide which textbooks will educate local children. The board of education text-book committee Supt. Chancellor and the teachers' advisory council all explore final approval, while revision committees push courses and weigh book choices amid uncertainty and constant referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Board of Education
Everman
Hill
Terrell
Washington Young
Schooner Stranded Near Assateague Beach Life Saving Station
The schooner J. F. Whitcomb from Puerto Rico to New York loaded with nuts stranded at 4 am Sunday, seven and one half miles northeast from Assateague Beach Life Saving Station Va. The crew was rescued. Also local ads note Schneider's Malt Bread and a display of electroliers at E F Brooks Co and florists Himmel's offering seasonal blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hfa| Saving Service
Assateague Beach
J. F. Whitcomb
Forto Rico
New York
Schneider
E. F. Brooks Co
Himmel’s
Tel
Moore
Green River
Death of Eliza A Babson Spurs Guardians Meeting
At a special Children’s Guardians board meeting held Thursday at 4:45 p.m. a three member committee of Mann, Tupper, and Miss Moore was chosen to draft resolutions on the death of Eliza A Babson. The notice lists attendees including Messrs Mann Sewell Tupper and Agent Douglass and hints at funeral or estate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Children’s Guardians
Messrs
Mann
Sewell
Tupper
Miss Moore
Douglass
Eliza A Babson
Kimmel's
44Th St
Countess' Pet Circling City Pound Case Filed
In Police Court yesterday William P. Fowler faced a charge brought by Mrs. Willey for letting a large Russian wolf hound, once owned by Countess Cassini, roam the streets. The case was postponed while more witnesses are heard. Pound master Einstein will custody the dog until a decision. The note at end references Velvet King ice cream.
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Riece
Wiliam P. Fowler
Countess Cassin
The Great Cleaner Magic Renovaicr
An odd catalog blurb advertises a product called The Great Cleaner Magic Renovaicr with a quirky tag line Try it at your drogelat s 5c bottle. The fragment hints a sales pitch style and promotional pricing.
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Honan Shoes
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Horn, ‘Inc
Herrmann
House of Kuppenheimer
I. Grosner
Penn. Ave
N. W
White House
Boston Baking Co
Seat
Atlantic
Stumph & Lyford
Mass. Ave. N. W
Ecw Spar
Progressive Washington Edition
McCray
Helson Refrigerator No
Stroat N. W
A. Eberly's Sons
7Th St. N.W
Twohey
Peace Monument
Fourteenth Street
H Street
Park Road
HE Street
Fourteenth
Seventeenth Street
Connecticut Avenue
Florida
Avenue. i
H. R. Howenstein CO
Columbia Heights
the Heights
Ington Heights
The
Washington Post
City Bulletins
Voigt’s
St Vincent's Manuel
Sacred Heart
Rempi
Red Oak
Theas
I J. Id & Co
Chicago
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Sta
Brooke Co
16Th Street
HB. Brooks Co
15Th At
Chevy Chase Section
Tennallytown and
Rockville Railroad
Mr. Latimer
Drummond
F. Ft. Smith CO
E. Q Smith
Latimer
C.F. Nesbit
New York Avenue
Potomac Electric
14Th St. N.W
Druggists
Heurich Brewing Co
Maerzen
Senate
Liege Exposition
Phone West
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Castelberg
Opticians
Penna
Ave
Cee Weenie YD
My Ere Isa
Caiuewls
Washington Gaslight Co
10Th St. N. W
Fifteenth St
Joan Quinn
S.W. W
Custom House
Brokers’ Sale
Oriental Rugs
B. F. Vandegrift & Co
Brown & Tolson
Pa Ave
Walford’s
Serene Goods
Mayer & CO
Seventh St
O ° Donnell's Drug Store
F Street
Warner
Yeading Hoapitain
Valush
Safe Cure Company
Rochester
Mberel Omr
Bloodmaker
Evans’ Ferro Pepto-Mangan
Evans’ Tri Sicce
F St. NW
Cravenette
Goodyear Raincoat Co
Victor E.adler
Ten Per Cent Clothing House
7Th St
Mass
Oes
Ceres
Newspap
Halhi
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