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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
2
Narrowing Streets for Economy and Traffic in City
Col Biddle recommended reducing G and Seventh streets to 30 feet and Eighth street to 39 feet, capping the proposed wider layouts to balance traffic needs with economy. He noted public protest earlier but urged uniform residential-width standards while preserving potential for future uses and streetcar lines on Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh
Eighth Street
Col Biddle
Beach
Seventh Streets
Engineer Department
Fourth
Fourteenth
Seventh Street
Maryland Avenue
Florida Avenue
Marylard Avenue
Northeast Citizens’ Association
Jay J Morrow
Capt Morrow
Col. Biddle
Tax Increase Complaints Shape City Budget Stalemate
Citizens and business groups raise alarm over the triennial assessment jumps in suburban districts. Swartzell Rheem and Hensey Co. argues new valuations may rise 10 to 33 percent, warning higher taxes could damp private building and shift capital elsewhere. They urge restraint and note the board of equalization will review perceived injustices.
Commissioners Weigh Fire Escapes at Elsmere Hotel
Elsmere Hotel owner Mrs Clara W Rines insists on fire escapes and has enlisted Senator Gallinger. Commissioners refuse to rescind the order and maintain the required safety additions despite the lobbying efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsmere Hotel
Clara W Rines
Senator Gallinger
Burnett
Fire escape ruling on Elemere questioned by senator
Senator Gallinger protests that Elemere should not be treated as a hotel and thus need fire escapes. Inspector of Buildings and Engineer Commissioner support the escape requirement, noting other transient houses aren’t hotels and citing a previous order. The dispute centers on safety versus classification and regulatory intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col Bidde
Senator Gallinger
Fire Department
Diphtheria Plague Rules Examined by Acting Counsel
The Acting Corporation Counsel replies to Health Officer Woodward on diphtheria and scarlet fever duties. He defines when physicians know of cases, 24 hour reporting rules, placard use, and removal conditions, stressing case by case interpretation and discretion in verifying recovery before school return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation
Woodward
Thomas
Brookland
Gasoline Stove Fire in Northwest Home
A small blaze at Joseph Witt’s home at 3112 Fourteenth Street Northwest was started by a tipped gasoline stove in a back room. Fire engine No. 11 extinguished the flames. The bulletin also lists groceries and local ads interspersed with the incident report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Witt
Fourteenth Street
Belle B Graham
Ninth Street Northwest
United States
Edward J Court
Paracamph
Altleck
Married Women Not Eligible as Bonds Sureties
Acting Corporation Counsel Edward H Thomas advises commissioners that a married woman ought not to be accepted as a surety on a bond for a business in which she is not engaged. He cites section 1155 allowing married women to engage in business but forbidding them to act as surety or guarantor, deeming such acceptance improper even when property is owned independently. Washington's Favorite Newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H Thomas
Myron A Tappan
Willam P Bowie
Joseph H Hunter
Catherine A
Duvall
District of Columbia
United States
Thomas Auditor Garrison
Office of the
Corporation Counsel
Corporation
Thomas
Tay
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