WORKING WOMEN AT WORK FOR HOME AND HONOR
Washington letter voices a working woman’s plea for respect in offices and shops, arguing women are capable and essential earners who deserve advancement, not condescension. It notes society’s double standards and praises the president for supportive language, urging protection of working women and a secure home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Bil Jones
Cripple Creek
John Smith
Caca
Jolly Peters
Lone Oak
Steen
Mary
Eady
Washington
Moves Into New Quarters At Shaw & Brown Jewelers
Shaw and Brown Co jewelers relocate from 110 F Street to 14 Street unveiling a lavish new store with a gold bronze front inspired by Rue de la Paix Paris. The Louis XV interior theme features rich woods and artistic lighting, with Mr Shaw renowned for unusual and artistic jewelry and a curated stock of diamonds and oddities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw & Brown Co Jewelers
F Street
Street
Hag
Shaw
Rue de la Paix Paria
Central Committee Formed by Southeast Associations
Nine presidents from citizens associations in the southeast region and the territory across the Eastern Branch met at Capt. J Walter Mitchell's home in Ranch Highlands to discuss forming a central committee with delegates from each association. The aim is to unite efforts for the southeast section's upbuilding and to convene a meeting once members are elected. A light social note follows about a Parke program and local telephone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J . Walter Mitchell
Ranche Highlands
Ttwa
A Mere Man At Mrs Pankhurst Talk In Washington
The Post prints a letter describing a chaotic Washington gathering to hear Mrs Pankhurst. A male attendee mocks the event, questions the suffrage debate, and notes vast quantities of hats and millinery obscuring the stage. He challenges the reporter to mortal combat, declaring his humiliation among the notable crowd. Washington November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
the Post
Washington
Pankhurst
England
Colorado
Pankhuret
Penkhurst
Sirah
Mel Pankhurst
Rabbits Overrun District Prompt Police Regulation Clash
District wide rabbit swarms in Anacostia and southeast suburbs stress residents as 500 yard gun restrictions hinder pest control. Police rules bar firing near schools churches or residences, leaving trapping or dogs as options. Dr William Tindall suggests Australian style drive to corral rabbits for wholesale elimination with community help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacostia
Congress Heights
William Tindall
Board of Commissioners
Australa
Tindall
Tuberculosis Deaths Linked to Dust Exposure in Workers
A bureau bulletin reports tuberculosis caused about 25 percent of deaths among street dust and general organic dust workers. Hoff man notes municipal dust shows less risk than metal or mineral dust but still demands prevention. Drivers and teamsters face high municipal dust mortality while button makers in general organic dust show peak rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor
Frederick L Hoffman
Mr Hoffman
Fife
United States
City Bulletins and Beautification Plans Reported
The district advances in street beautification with hundreds of trees and shrubs planted. new red oaks to line Pennsylvania Avenue in front of key government buildings. Georgetown University law debaters elect officers for the first term, and HL Snyder & Co promotes fine woolens with appealing qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL Snyder & Co
Upper
Pennsylvania Avenue
War and Navy
Treasury
Debating Society
Erecta Officera
Law Department
Georgetown University
Chester Auwhin
Adem
Gengler
J J Gowhlg
T. H. Clark
Woodbridge Clapp
Daniel C Mullawney
James W Hurng
Andy Albart B. McCarty
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Saks
Saks Tailoring
M. Lindsay Rubber Hfg. CO
Goodyear Webber CO
Bern
Tessa
Johnson
Friedlander Bros
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Washington Post Building
President Taft
Mighty Chief
Minerva
Mighty Bill Jones
Jol ‘Petera
P Street
Central Committee
Arphive
Bureau of Labor Attache
City Bulletins
Arlington Bottan
Gots
Macaman & Go
Caverly
Hotel Huge
Gude
Gude Bros.,co
Chicago
Adam A
Waschl
Nicholson
Weschler
Penna. Ave
N. W
Adam A. Weschler
Manu
Georget Creek
J. Maury Dove Company
Prnagel Ofios
Ste
Warner’s
WOMLS
Avery
Warner Bete
Warnar Sete Cure Company
Rochester
Washington Post
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th Street N. W
Pettit & CO
Snes
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Ninth St
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
House and Herrmann
Sts
Henry Ev
Henry Evans
F St.n. W
F St
Telescope Cave
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
Largent Paper House
la ‘Ave
N. We
Lindsay
Peerete
E. H. Becker
F St. N.W
SOG
Temple Drug Store
Sor
Nuxtone
People’s Drug Store
SHE Keeley Institute
Caplwi
Peumbla
Maryland
Ant
McCanns
Noalco Dept
Washington Brewery
ENABL
Chickering
Pelegr Trym
Efrederich
Eee
NY Ase
Rudolph & West Co
Gates & Rich
7Th St. Bet. K
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