Tax Reform Debate Reforms Sought by District Officials
Representative Henry George jr backs municipal overhauls in taxation and governance. Assessor Richards to study New York models and a new annual property assessment is proposed. A garbage incinerator plan at the Occoquan workhouse seeks $10,000, with future funding from Congress to support a self sustaining program and job creation.
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House District Wamities
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Heart Manufacturing
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Congress
Pension plans stir District officials and trade groups
Lincoln Memorial events highlight pensioning debates as SDA commissioners urge caution on broad employee pensions. City civic groups and the Chamber of Commerce urged activism with Congress, noting Boston as a leader in local retirement provisions for teachers and firemen. Washington figures, including Mr Berger, intensify inquiries into urban sanitation and housing as context for pension policy discussions.
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Berger
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Red Haired Women Scarce at Nation Food Show
At Convention Hall yesterday more than 15 attendees were noted as red haired. Manager Pati promised free admission for red headed women, but only two complied at the door. Orphans from Washington asylum received invitations as the show opened. Superintendent Haskell set a warning bureau at the event to expose long-used frauds with bottles and measures. Mr Sinskell urges housewives to compel local tradesmen to meet the legal quantities.
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Ainties of Charity
Washington Asylum
Haskell
Sinskell
Housewiven
Face Cut In Auto Crash In Northwest District
Mrs Ela Williams wife of Dr W R Williams was injured in a Monday night collision in M street near Twenty sixth northwest as her car struck a coal cart driven by William Thomas. Her face was cut by shattered windshield and she was taken home for treatment.
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W. R. Willams
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M Stream
William ‘Thomas
M Street
Twenty
Seek funds for synagogue plan outlined by temple group
A ten member committee will be appointed by I Blout, president of the Eighth Street Jewish Temple, to raise funds for a proposed Hebrew synagogue. The exact amount required is unclear as the old building may be sold and extra funds needed beyond sale proceeds to construct a new church, possibly at Mount Pleasant.
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Mount Pleasant
Lincoln Bowlder Unveiled At Fort Stevens Memorial Tribute
A 212 ton bowlder from Walter Reed Army Hospital pedestal sits atop Fort Stevens parapet marking where Lincoln stood during the 1864 Confederate attack. Gen Floyd King and Col John McFirey spoke as Capt HM Gillman and Maj A S Perham listed tributes. Only seven veterans attended from the 20000 troops. a bronze tablet and formal dedication are planned for July's anniversary.
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Lincoln Military Park
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Upton
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B. Bingham
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A S Perham
Lewis ‘Cage White
Cox
Association
Congress
Lincoln
Potomac
Elizabeth Thomas
Betty
Aunt Betty
Bowlder
Leper John R Early Faces Pension Change After Report
A pension report to Pension Commissioner Davenport identifies John R Early as a leper. The finding affects his $15 monthly pension, with officials considering a grant of $17 monthly. Early, a Spanish-American War veteran, is said to be now employed in a western city.
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John R Early
Davenport
Harry Ia
Harry
Army engineer to investigate Austin dam breach
Capt Amos A Fries of the Army Engineer Corps is ordered to travel to Austin Pennsylvania to inspect the conditions surrounding the dam break. Fries, an instructor at the engineer school in Washington barracks, will familiarize himself with the disaster scene.
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Army Enginess
Austin
Amos A. Fries
Army Engineer Corps
Elmer
Washington Bar Racks
Blaming the Middleman At Ingram Memorial Church
De Harvey w Wiley spoke on high cost of living blaming distribution advertising and handling costs. He argued farmers lose money by not counting family labor while middlemen reap large profits. He urged state and city to intervene in the economic system.
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Ingram Memorial Church
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Columbia Heights Citizens Association Elects Delegate to Federation
The Columbia Heights Citizens Association met at St Stephen Church on Fourth Street and Columbia Road electing a delegate to the Federation of Citizens' Associations meeting. Arthur Ramsey objected. William McKay Clayton, federation president, outlined federation work as the committee on public utilities reported water rate increases are fair. The association approved extending inauguration ceremonies from one day to four.
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Columbia Heights
Wedderburn Garners City Vote Surprises Democratic Base
In Alexandria Virginia the city Democratic group faced an upset as Alexander J. Wedderburn, running as an independent Democrat, defeated Democratic nominee R. Ewell Thornton for state senate by about two votes. Thornton predicted county margins, while results in Fairfax and Prince William counties remained unsettled. Across Alexandria, local contests showed Crandal Mackey leading for Commonwealth's attorney in Jefferson and Washington districts. sheriff race favored Birch over Palmer. Curtis B. Graham trailed. Overall turnout projected shifts in local offices, with clerk of the courts decision tight between George H. Rucker and Harry R. Thomas.
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R. Ewell Thornton
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Rcl Moncura
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Birch
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Kidwell
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Robinson Moncure
House of Delegates
Alexandria City
George H Rucker
Harry R. Thomas
Fupker
Thomas
E. E Wilson
Arlington
Smruntabs Purify and Enrich Blood Tablets Ad
An advertisement touts Smruntabs chocolate tablets claimed to purify and enrich the blood, listing a two year catarrh remedy with 106 doses priced at 1 dollar. The copy emphasizes health benefits and the product’s supposed wonderous efficacy.
PARDONS NOT SOUGHT FOR SLAYERS INJUST PLEAS FILED
The Department of Justice received many letters urging clemency for Mattie Lomax and Arthur Johnson, both sentenced to hang on November 20. No formal pardon petitions have been filed yet. Counsels expect a short reprieve but formal actions hinge on pending petitions and proper filings.
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Arthur Johnson
Mattie Lomax
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Ridout
Mru
Lorna
Johgson
McDevitt Hosts Self Toast At Banquet Twist in Wilkes-Harte
John J Mc Devitt of Wilkes-Harle, running as a joke for county treasurer, arranged a hotel banquet where he served as toastmaster host and orator. He delivered a flamboyant self tribute praising his own election strength and enjoyed the rare honor bestowed by himself with theatrical flair.
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Washington Post
Wilkes-Harte
John J McDevitt
Hla
Majestic State
McDevitt
Pembroke Pitt to Kill Self Instead of Jail Says Friends
The Washington Post reports Pembroke W. Pitt reportedly plans suicide rather than face a penitentiary forgery sentence. Friends say he departed by boat from New York with his wife amid speculation over stolen Labittes funds and whether he carried part of $2.53 million in proceeds. Police in multiple cities follow the case as Pitt leaves Baltimore.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Pembroke W Pitt
Europe
New York
Battimore
Peru yields advantage in dispute over Pedrera station
Reports say Peru evacuated the Pedrera station near the Colombia Peru line during a Marcial dispute and Colombia occupied it with a 50 man garrison until Peru retook it after a three day battle in mid July. The withdrawal reason was not given and the site remains claimed by Peru.
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Cuonomy
Pedrera
Colombia
Peru
Colombbia
Legaion
Two Fine Houses Sold to Niece of Former Senator
The sale of two houses was announced by Moore & Hill for Harry A. Kite. Mrs Sara Girry Ward, New York niece of former Senator Clark of Montana, bought the southeast corner Thirteenth and Hudd streets NW for about 17,500 and will remodel one home as her residence. The other sale involved a 12 room new house at 340% I might pen thetreet NW for 10,000 to an unnamed buyer.
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Thetreet Northwest
Moore & Hill, Incorporated
Harry A. Kite
Sara Girry Ward
New York
Clark
Montana
Thirteenth and
Hudd Streets
Gouverneur Morris tale in Monthly Magestye Section
Gouverneur Morris writes a humorous Italy inspired tale in which a banker befriends a band of bandits. The great man consoles them, shares shelter and supper, and helps three citizens return to respectable life by arranging suitable marriages. Free want ads in The Post columns.
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Asabyi
Post
Gouverneur Morris
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Tammany on Brink in Upstate and City Elections
In upstate New York and New York City the election produced a shift. Democrats and Socialists made gains in Schenectady and Albany, while Tammany Hall faced losses in Manhattan and the Bronx. Osbourne was defeated in Auburn, and Republicans gained several judiciary and local posts across the state.
Kentucky Democrats win full ticket in 191? election
Louisville voters backed the Democratic slate by large margins to return James Bennett McCreary as governor after 42 years since his previous term. Edward C O Rear was the Republican candidate and new state officers include Edward J McPermore as attorney general James H B Garnett as auditor Henry M Bosworth as treasurer CF Cregius as secretary of state J W Newman as agriculture commissioner W B Mamlett as clerk of the court of appeals Robert Green as superintendent of public instruction. For the first time in four years Kansas had a Democratic majority on the Interstate Railroad Commission. The victory paves Ollie James's U S Senate bid and surprised many Democrats despite favorable national and state administrations.
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Kings County
Supreme Court
Kings
Queen
Richmond
Patrick
Callahan
Hig Gcket
Charles H Kelby
Aussell Benedict
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Perry Belmont
Roosevelt
Namega
Martin W Litleton
Schenectady
Socialista
George H Lunn
Marvin Strong
Herbert M. Merrill
Assembly
James W Veeder
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Dr. Bunn
Charles H. Benedict
Dr Lunn
Lousville
Kentucky
James Bennett McCreary
Edward C O'Rear
Oflcars
Edward J McPermore
James HB Garnett
Henry M Bosworth
Onas
United States Senate
Ollie James
Thomas J Tuynter
Uerald
Republ
Dafest
May Register in Church to Bring Women Voters
Los Angeles reports a novel plan to allow women to qualify as voters by church registration. A registration clerk will attend prayer meetings at city churches tomorrow as the Progressive League backs the effort. Registration of women is accelerating faster than men with thousands already registered daily and many expected to be ready by the city election.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ucut
Pumene Progressive League
Close vote in Frisco by coalition in supervisor race
Returns from scattered precincts suggest a tight race between Charles M Fickerton incumbent labor candidate and Ralph Hathorn coalition nominee. Indications point to the coalition electing a majority of the supervisors, with Beard Democrats seemingly reelecting the mayor by a large plurality over Stuart, who leads Sutlife.
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Coalition League
San Francisco
Cal
Charles M Fickertonion
Labor
Histriet
Ralph Hathorn
Republican-Democratic Municipal League
Sacramento
Cale
Beard Democrats
Stuart Socialist
Chelsea Reverts to Mayor and Aldermen Government
Chelsea voters endorsed a return to the mayor and aldermen system in today’s election, the first of 19 U S cities to abandon the commission form. The measure carried by a 7d vote, restoring the traditional city government structure after two years under the commission plan.
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Chelsea
United States
Get This For Colds and Yon't Experiment
A vintage home remedy advises small children to take glycerine and pine compound mixed in whiskey after meals as a fast cough cure. It warns buyers to ensure authenticity, warns against unsafe mixtures, and notes sustained demand over six years.
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