Harper Plans Big Washington Chamber Building Drive
President Robert N. Harper of the Washington Chamber of Commerce announces big plans for a new office building near downtown. The project envisions an eight story structure costing 350000 to 600000 with first floor shops and upper offices, a top floor dining room and assembly hall, financed as an investment with strong bond returns. A membership committee will act on applications, with nominations due by Friday and a temporary secretary handling filings.
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Robert N. Harper
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Harper
William F. Gude
Speen
Jobbers' and Shippers” Association
Business Men's Association
Arlington” Hotel
Chamber
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Charles J. Bell
Public Baths Proposal and City Maintenance Efforts
The report to Commissioners notes 3 703 residents used the public convenience station on Pennsylvania avenue and Seventh street NW in March, with 33 percent colored. Maintenance cost was 232 dollars. Superintendent Davis cites numerous requests for public baths, urging congressional action and private gifts to fund a suitable building. Interim comments from Commissioner Macfarland express support for baths, while considering a funded memorial as a potential city asset. District also hires engineers for pumping station work and outlines staffing actions at the Washington Asylum and related relief appointments.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Davis
Macfarland
Washington
Congress
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Baltimore
Plans for a new subdivision to include homes only
Chery Cages DC announces a new district on high ground near Connecticut Avenue. Ninety feet wide streets and sidewalks will be laid with alleys. Shade trees planned. No business or row houses allowed. Minimum prices set at 5000 on Connecticut Avenue and 3850 on other streets. Lot reservation to enable future expansion.
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Connecticut Avenue
Florida Avenue Corner Sold for 2300 to Build Stores
Willige Gibbs and Daniel real estate brokers report the sale of the southwest corner of Flint Street and Florida Avenue Northwest to R A Golden. The 77 by 115 foot block, area 7367 square feet, sold for 2300. The purchaser plans seven modern stores costing about 20000 with plans by an architect and construction to begin soon under a contract prepared by Ferdinand Paney.
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Willige, Gibbs & Daniel
R. A. Golden
Willize
Gibbs & Daniel
Orokers
Flint Street
Florida Avenue
Alto
Ferdinand Paney
Humane Society April Report Details Animal Inspections and Prosecutions
In April the Humane Society agents examined 1 922 animals and investigated 285 suspected cruelty cases. Of these, 14 were remedied without prosecution after warnings, and 121 cases went to Police Court with fines or collateral forfeitures. Chairman Loriring noted plans for a new drinking fountain at Champlain Street and Columbia Road. The group discussed humane education in public schools and elected Dr. John Briggs, J Fompton, Mrs. R. J. winide, and ure eingar as members.
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Humane Society
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Champlain Street
Columbia Road
Humane Societies
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Owners to Form Piano Players Association Meeting At Library
District automatic piano users plan a mass gathering at Mount Vernon Square Public Library tomorrow evening at o o clock to discuss a circulating library of music record rolls under library control. An association will be formed to supply music rolls to members for private libraries and to gain advantages through collective effort. All players invited. Building permits issued by Inspector Ashford for multiple brick dwellings and a two story brick studio. Estimated costs range from 5 000 to 18 000 dollars. dessert ad for Pure Ice Cream by Co. & Co.
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Mount Vernon Square
Ashford
George Henderson
Grant Street
Mastuwen
William ©. Allard
Butler
M. H. Bray
William, Allard
Bray
John Farley
Gatreet
Northwest
City Bulletins and Exhibits at the Nation’s Capital
Berens rye bread advertisement touts health value for all ages. A feature on Filipine Midget, the world’s smallest people, displayed daily at 15th Street NW from 3 to 6, with a note about their height and ages. Also mentions Hotel Johnson Cafes service, seafood dinners, and a Chicago Jewel Gas Range promotion. Nearby vendors advertise carpet services and storage, vaccines, and other local notices.
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the Union Savings Bank
Washington Exchange Bank
Potomac Electric Power Company
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Reeves Engine Company
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Uneeda Biscuit
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Ge. Evans’ Drug Store
Hubbard Heating Co
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Goodyear. Raincoat Co
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TIS Tech
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Shedd & Bro
Ninth Street
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Victor E.adler
7Th St
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Ray Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
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Rochester
Capital Loan Co
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Argsville Dallding
Atlantic
Cles Bedco Teachers
Jeemien, Hremen
Citizens’ Loan & Trust & CO
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