Prosecution Planned for Hotels Defying Fire Escape Law
Three hotel proprietors face court action for operating without licenses and failing to meet new fire escape rules. Commissioner West advocates prosecutions after repeated delays, noting only twelve of eighty one hotels comply. Assessor Griffin says owners may still obtain licenses, else cases proceed.
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A. W. Collier
Farmers and Merchants
M Street
Mana B. Geiger
Geiger
Indiana Avenue
M. H. Hall
Ardmore
Thirteenth Street
Commissioner West
Thomas
West
Griffin
City Police Census Reveals Population 329,591
The annual police census submitted to the Commissioners shows 329,591 residents, with 238,403 whites and 96,188 colored. White population rose by 1,988 and colored by 1,170 since 1906. Noted gaps include 235 children aged seven to fifteen not in school.
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Sylvester
Street extension petition for American University Park
Property owners in American University Park petitioned for the extension of Fessen den street from River road to Wisconsin avenue under a recent act of Congress. Plats and property descriptions were sent to Corporation Counsel Thomas to begin condemnation procedures to acquire the land. The notice ends with an ad for C. & S. velvet ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American University Park
Fessenden Street
River Road
Wisconsin Avenue
Congress
Thomas
Woman Calls for Support to Save Columbia Hospital
A Woman appeals to Washington women to back Columbia Hospital for Women, urging preservation of its services and a future dedicated facility. The piece notes the hospital’s history since 1867, funding shifts through the board of charities, and the risk of being absorbed by a larger municipal hospital, urging support and influence to secure a better women’s hospital on the current site or a new building soon.
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Columbia Hospital
Washington
Columbia
Congress
Board of Charities
Washington University elects officers for G W U Society
City bulletins note the George Washington University society electing officers on Monday May 13. Officers chosen include President Mrs. William H. Herron First vice president Mrs. J Hall Lewis second vice president Dr Tufts recording secretary Miss McCord corresponding secretary Miss Peet treasurer Miss Shanley historian Miss Pierce.
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G. W. U. Society
Columbian Women
George Washington University
Wiliam HH
Erron
J. Hall Lewis
Dr. Tufts
Miss McCord
Miss Peet
Miss Shanley
Miss Pierce
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Cinengo
House of Kuppenheimer
Isidor Grosner
Pa. Avenue
N. W
Mass
Shedd & Bro. CO
Ninth Street
John Wedderburn Co
John B. Espey
Maurer
Hahn
Hahn & CO
Avenue S. E
Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges
G. C. A. Muddiman & Co
T. T. Keane Co
J. B. Gregg Custis, Jr
District of Columbia
Johnna Hopkins University
New York Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Flower’ Hospital
Schnerder
Mount Vernon
O'Dea & Co
C. Mar
Navy Yard Exchange
Great Bear
Great Bear Spring Water Co
St. Nw
Friendship
Dunbar Literary Society
M. Grant Lucas
H. A. Davis
Colored Y. W. C. A
Miner
Maryland Avenue
Wellie Williams
Whenezer
Zion_ Baptist choir
ER. J. Davis
ER. W. Scott
Robert Alien
14Th St
Eckstein’s
Meegan's
KE. B. Hinkel & Co
Thorp Carpet Cleaning Co
Maine Ave
Monument Grounds
12Th St
A. Muddiman & Co
Hamburger Bros. & Co
J. Kaufman
Penna. Avenue
Health Department
Milk Conference
Agricultural Department
Chestnut Farms Sanitary Dairy
Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
Conn. Ave
Hardman
Quality Pianos
D. G. Pfeiffer
F Street
Burchell
R. M. Brow
Chevy Chase, D.C
Chevy Chase
D. C
Chevy’ Chase
Thos. J. Fisher & Co., Inc
F Street NW
the Sunday Post
Hecht
Dresg
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