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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1912
Page
6
The advertisement extolls Saks & Company New York for superior clothing made in their own workrooms with careful tailoring and exclusive weaves. It claims Washington demand proves the merit, noting finest fabrics and designer guidance for perfect fit and individuality.
Massachusetts Congressman Samuel W. McCall introduced a House resolution directing the Ways and Means Committee to investigate alleged nudity in city alleys and report recommendations to improve conditions. The measure, referred to the Rules Committee, aims to address a reportedly high death rate attributed to poor conditions in urban areas as McCall campaigns for action nationwide.
Mr McCall cites an appalling situation near the Capitol with awful congestion and disgraceful sanitary conditions. A House resolution authorizes an immediate committee investigation into District of Columbia sanitation, focusing on alleys and adjacent houses and tenements, with a report and any recommended legislation.
Real estate notes show L E Brueninger starting fourteen two story brick houses in the 2800 block Hall face H L Brueninger to the architect. Estimated cost about 42000. Plana for a 40000 five story brick and concrete residence completed by Claughton Weat architect Joseph J Moels owner will build. H RR Howenstein to erect seven two story houses in Third street southeast cost 8600. William G Carter to build a two story cottage with late roof cost about 3000 in Chevy Chase. George P Halen is the architect John L Warren bought three houses in the 140 block in Rhode Inland j avenue. Fox Company facilitated the deal. Remodeling work began yesterday at 141 G street for Citizens Savings Bank.
Secretary Wilson said no appointment had been made for the chief of the Bureau of Chemistry and Taft may wait six months. He praised Messrs Doolittle, Dunlap, and Mitchell for running the bureau as Taft handles the appointment. Wilson declined to name a preferred successor.
James Ray died aged public spirited citizen. His will assigns about 9000 to Misa Rheinhardt and small bequests to Gerald M Johnson 1800 Charles A Rhidde 2600 Carrie Munsey 200 John Bradley S25 Vre Otho T Hudson 1900 and others. The residue divided among legatees with Gerald M Johnson as executor.
Meats stay costly with lamb at record highs and beef and pork also expensive. Prices for poultry, fish, and cheese hover high while fresh vegetables and fruits show varied spring pricing across a broad market list.
The Colonial Theater presents The Coming of Christopher Columbus, a historical spectacle shown all week. Production claims extensive research, 969 cast members, three years of staging, and meticulous recreations of Columbus era scenes.
Washington Port Burea vs King Street Alexandria Va is dismissed by Judge Bennett Gordon in Alexandria circuit court. The suit to annex parts of Alexandria and Fairfax counties fails because service on individual board members was not sufficient. City to readvertise and pursue new service as corporate bodies in session.
The North Washington Citizens Association met last night at the Church of the Advent. George W Brown was made a member and a resolution was passed urging real estate dealers not to sell property within the association’s jurisdiction to colored persons. A copy of the resolution will be sent to all real estate dealers as the group plans an extensive recruitment campaign.
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