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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1909

Page

31

Finance Committee Named To Seek 50000 Subscriptions

The Finance Committee named with Clarence Norment as chairman will lead an effort to raise the remaining 25000 needed toward a 50000 guarantee fund for aviation projects in Washington and Baltimore. Subscriptions already totaled 25300 with donors including House & Herrmann, Hecht & Co, Acms & Drury, and W G Hibbs among others as the committee plans targeted solicitations citywide. Wilbur Wright and Lieut Lahm conducted brief flights at College Park amid high winds as aviation activity continues ahead of the planned Washington meet.

Washington Washington-Baltimore Aviation Imp House & Herrmann Hecht & Co G G Cornwell Ross Thompson John B. McLean Clarence Norment Mitted Charles J Bell George F Hamilton Howard J Stellwagen Daniel Fraser W. B Yubbs John T Devine College Park Signal Corps School of Aviation Wilbur Wright Aviation G C Sweet Navy Wright Frank P Lahm Signal Corps Aviation School Signal Corps Walter Jones Thirteenth Infantry Fort Leavenworth Lahm Mideir New York Europe Adriatic Saul Motosada Zumoto Japanese Commercial Commission Alae Japan Ead

Chase season opened by Chevy Chase Hunt organizers

Clarence Moore, master of hounds, announces the Chevy Chase Hunt season to run from next Saturday afternoon through November in the National Capital region. The schedule lists November meets in Wheaton, Beallsville, Tennallytown, Garrett Park, Bethesda, Potomac, Pierce’s Mill, Burnt Mills, Fort Myer, and Cabin John with drag and fox hounds meeting at 4:20 pm and 10:00 am respectively, except Thanksgiving when 11:00 am.

Clarence Moore Chevy Chase Hunt National Capital Reynard Chevy Chase Wheaton Md Brightwood Beane Tennallytown Garrett Park Bethesta Md Potomac Id Pierce's Mill Burnt Mills Fort Myer Chevy Chase Co Genery Chage Club Cabin John Fox Hounds Lla

Haycock Indorsed for Georgetown Postmaster Role

Georgetown Citizens Association endorses W H Haycock superintendent of delivery for postmaster vacancy created by Mr Barnes death. Although not a member, Haycock’s name drew enthusiastic support as the unanimous vote in the meeting favored the resolution with EK. Parris presiding.

Georgetown W H Haycock

Complexion Cure Promoted By Experimental Package

An advertisement touts a fifty cent skincare kit claimed to clear complexions and vanish pimples overnight. It offers a free experimental package by mail from Emergency Laboratories in New York and lists drugstores where the product is sold. The copy promises quick relief from eczema acne tetter and related skin conditions with first use.

Possam Oxfam's O’donnells Afleck’s People’s Drug Store

Disorderly conduct disputes at city court rise from crowded car and barbers row

In police court Judge Malloway discharged Thomas Johnson after ruling the company may set rules for passengers but insufficient evidence showed disorderly conduct. Dodson faced six months in the work house after a prior altercation in Glicks Alley. Bill Smith, the “Southern gentleman” barber, was arrested for running amuck in Pennsylvania Avenue but released after promising to curb his spending.

Malloway Publi Willam Dodson Wirth Annie Eniacoe Thomas Johnson Fourteenth Street Johnson Molloway Johson William Dodetn Annie Briscoe Lothers Fother Glicks Ailey Dodson Alan E MC Hewlett Kimball Big Bhi Smith Pennsylvania Avenue Bel Bill Bul Frederick

War on junk men stirs Northeast residents petition

Citizens in the northeastern city district urge action against junk dealers who stop refuse wagons on their way to dumps. Health officials back complaints, seeking orders to bar on-street stops, force wagons directly to dumps, and curb unsanitary handling of discarded items.

Health Department Northeast District Health Department

Purier Milk Teat Station Policy Moves in Congress

Renewed efforts to regulate milk sale and by products in the District are planned by commissioners at the coming Congress session. A milk conference committee will meet to discuss changes to a bill previously introduced to Senator Gallinger. The dairy reform group includes health and marine hospital services, Agriculture, District health, medical and bar associations, civic groups, and milk producers. The committee favors enlarging the health department and lists members and physicians aiding the bill.

Congress Commissioners’ Milk Conference Gallinger Macfarland Public Health Department of Agriculture Medical Society District Bar Resettion Bealles George M Sternberg George M_ Kober George M_ oyster, Jr Wiliam F Mattingly H.W Wiley J M Wilson A_D Melvin Willam C Woodward EH. Thomas Public Health and Marina Hospital Service District of Columbia

Island of safety urged at busy city intersection

Commissioner Macfarland asks Maj Sylvester to assess creating an Island of safety at the New York avenue and Fourteenth street NW intersection. He calls it the city’s most dangerous point and says such an island would aid pedestrians and reduce accidents to streetcars and vehicles.

Vehieuter New York Avenue Fourteenth Street Macfarland Hay Maj Sylvester

Analysis of Local Wells Study by Federal and District Officials

United States Geological Survey and District water department underway to map underground waters in the district. The project aims to record all district drilled wells and private wells, with mineral analyses of artesian waters also being collected for records.

United States Geological Survey District Water Department George Matson

Bicycle Police Hours Shift Plan for Metropolitan Force

Maj Sylvester endorses a new eight hour cycle for the bicycle corps of the Metropolitan police to operate in specified precincts after tomorrow. The plan adds machine mounted patrols with shifts at 3 am 11 am and midnight in some precincts and 4 am 2 pm 8 pm in others, with reserves kept and policemen rotating weekly starting next Sunday.

Metropolitan Police Sylvester Sylvater

Portable school buildings bids received for district schools

Bids for portable school buildings near Orr Chevy Chase and Armstrong Manual Training schools were submitted to the District building. Springfield Portable House Company bid 1655 dollars each Mershon and Morley 918758 dollars each Ducker Company 2000 and 2202 dollars for two designs. Merahon Morley to erect in 60 days others in 60 days. Appropriation for the project about 38000 dollars.

Orr, Chevy Chase Armstrong Springfield Portable House Company Springfield Mass Mershon & Morley Saginaw, Mich Ducker Company New York City Merahon & Morley Company

Inexpensive Motoring Party and City Bulletins

Park ride at the inexpensive motoring party costs only Bhour. The Court of Appeals ruled against Mrs Richardson Brown in the John A Brown will case, hinging on the validity of the marriage. Free violin and mandolin books offered by Mr and Mrs Benjamin for teaching, with sessions at Pythian Temple. EH Snyder & Co display and European loom productions. Arlington Bottling Co advertises table beverages. Visit Hotel Eagle, Ammonnt Spring Water praised. Notes on gas utilities and plumbing services.

Brown Court of Appeals Richardson-Brown John A Brown Benjamin Pythian Temple Sin Nw Bet L & Mass Ave EH Snyder & Co Taiford Selt Hearth Senate Phone West Arlington Bottling Co

March selections headline a diverse concert program

The Star-Specked Banner lists a mixed schedule featuring overtures Jubilees and Bohemian Waltzes. Performances include The Volunteers Barn Dance and Ride of the Hussars with Morale and Al Trovatore pieces.

Hussars

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