Dome Addition to Bank Building Approved by District Commission
Controversy over a dome to be added to the American National Bank Building on F Street ends with approval by Commissioners Macfarland and West for architect B Stanley Simmons. Engineers Morrow and Ashford opposed, arguing the extra 25 feet violates building rules and heights. The Interstate Commerce Commission occupies much of the property, and the decision labels the structure a dome.
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Morrow
Ashford
Macfarland
West
B. Stanley Simmons
American National Bank
F Street
Engudar
Morrom
Erican National Bank
Sun
Council Chamber
Council
Interstate Commerce’ Commission
Biddle
Capt. Morrow
Interstate Commerce Commission
Maccfarland and West
Firemen to Honor Dead With Graveside Decorations Today
Fire Chief Belt arranged for grave decorations by a uniformed detail at eight this morning. Flags at fire houses will fly half staff from sunrise to sunset as members from No 4, No 1, and No 3 engine companies visit cemeteries in White Marsh Andrews Chapel Alexandria Glenwood Prospect Hill Oak Hill Holy Rood Rock Creek Mount Olivet Congressional Arlington Harmony for fallen colleagues.
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Belt
Fire Department
J. T. Rossiter
No. 4 Engine Company
White Marsh
N. 8. Beall
W. E. Simpson
No 1 Engine Company
Andrew Chapel
J. R. Young
W. A. Wiles
No 3 Engine Company
Alexandria
Joseph Wiles
Coombs
J. Ll. Glascock
Glenwood
Prospect Hill
F. G Bernhardt
T. P. Purcell
Oak Hil
Holy Rood
Rock Creek
W. H. Lockwood
J. “Bentley
Mount Olivet
Congressional
C. A. Kreamer
Arlington Cemetery
Private & Hall
Harmony Cemetery
Truck Farmers Protest Regulation Limiting Market Presence
A Maryland Virginia district protest before the Commissioners drew a farmers delegation arguing the police rule forces daily personal appearance to dispose of produce. They warned compulsory presence could push them out of business. Commissioner Macfarland urged drafting an amendment to grant more latitude via agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaser
Maryland
Virginia
Commissioners Corporation
Thomas
Macfarland
Hassell
Howard University Subdivision to Erect New School Building
A new school building will be erected in the Howard University subdivision as part of the district appropriation. The site costs 24000 dollars, with Congress having appropriated 125000 dollars for the school’s establishment. Construction may begin in the first week of June to relieve the Mott School at Sixth and Bryant streets northwest. the site for the second school remains unselected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard University
Congress
Mott
Sixth
Bryant Streets
Commissioners Seek to Curb Oil Drip on Roadways
City leaders propose drafting a resolution to stop leakage of oil gasoline and grease from vehicles and streetcars that foul and slick roads. A public hearing may be scheduled before final action. Also notes low round trip rail rates for library association meeting and a three year sentence in Moundsville penitentiary for housebreaking.
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Eben
Tme
Macfarland
Thomas
Publc
Atven
Asheville
N. C
Land of the Sky
American Library Association
Moundsville
John Burns
William Power
Barnard
Burns
No Ansley
Pennsylvania Avenue
Third
Fourth
Postmaster General Allows Ordinary Postage for Special Delivery
The Postmaster General announced that after July 1 letters or packages with 10 cents in stamps labeled special delivery will be treated as if they bore a special delivery stamp. Ordinary postage will cover delivery and the item may be left at destinations with receipts handled later, pending Congressional amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neyer
Congress
Postmaster General
First Chamber Board Meeting Sets Tone for Washington
The Washington Chamber of Commerce will hold its first board meeting tomorrow at 17144 I street NW to appoint treasurer and secretary and set policy. President Harper hopes for a headquarters building, Jamestown Exposition visitor care, and alliances with city trade groups to advance local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Chamber
A. Lisner
W. F. Gude
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Body Shipped to New York and Local Notices
The body of Morris Schneider died Monday at Gerstenberg's restaurant was shipped to New York yesterday for burial, accompanied by brother-in-law Nathan Obernderffer. Also, Wilson & Mayers hold an auction at 1227 and 1229 G Street for a mahogany upright piano and high grade furniture. Milk Commission meets today at 2 PM at the District building to discuss rail-related supervisory matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morris Schneider
Gerstenberg
Nathan Obernderffer
Wilson & Mayers
G Street
Milk Commission
Distriet P
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Fisherman’s Supplies
Wright & Ditson
Saks & Company
Seventh Street
Health Department
Chestnut Farms Sanitary Dairy
GEO. M. Oyster, JR
Connecticut Avenue
Rio Inston
B.C
SAN Eee
THE
Washington: Spc
Ham
Py Wale
Potomac Electric Power
14Th Street N. W
White
Madras
Grosner, Ogut&tter
Penna. Ave
N. W
John Wedderburn
Store
ChHirckertity
D. G. Pfeiffer
U. S. Shedd & Bro. CO
Ninth Street
Moura
Macfarland and West
Perit
American Bank
Department
Guée's
Harper Iends
City Bulletins
Hall's
Lynnhaven
J LD. Burrs & Co
Q23
Robert Alley
Lith St
Eckstein’s
Meegan’s
Justice Barnard
Philip Gibson
George Gafford
Chicago
G. C A. Muddiman & Co
E. P. Hinkel & Co
Thorp Carpet Cleaning Co
Maine
12Th
St. C
Stone & Fairfax
New York Ava
New York Ave
House & Herrmann
United States
Taylor & Dean
Pittsburg, PA
Hunt
R. P. Andrews Paper CO. Incorporated
Louisiana Avenue
D Street
Busi
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
R. M. Brown
N Sts
Chevy Chase
D. C
Chevy Chase Circle
Mt. Reno
D C
Thos. J. Fisher & Co., Inc
N.W
Pettit & Co
Sts
John B. Espey, Sey
Sanitary
A. Eberly
St. N. W
Ifanen
Crex
H H Orn
Raitor
Randle Highlands
Marttitt Meikeistel Snemreee
North Randle Highlands
Highlands
U. S. Realty CO
Firemen’s Insurance Building
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