Canal slides slow progress on Panama project floods cut
The Panama Canal commission released its annual report detailing massive earthwork, with 4,878,518 cubic yards moved by slides this year and 23,929,140 yards remaining. Progress includes completion of most of Culebra Cut, dock and terminal plans, and new locks infrastructure while 81 million remains appropriated but unpaid. No contract laborers were hired this year amid immigration decline.
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Fanama Canal Commission
Culebra
B&b
Walla
Capitol
Congress
Capital improvements summary at the U S Capitol
The Elliott Woods annual report to the Secretary of the Interior details $169,431 spent in the year ended June 30 on Capitol improvements. The central portion and dome were cleaned and pointed, restoration continued, corridors repaired and refinished, and major work in the Senate and House areas completed. A skylight was added in the House Library and Statuary Hall, with elevator upgrades and courthouse repairs noted.
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Eliott Woods
United States Capitol
Secretary of
Interior Department
Capitol
Supreme Court
Senate
House
Rand
Thanksgiving turkey prices vary by region and supply
The text notes no uniform cheapening for Washington with dealers reporting only about half the usual turkey shipments. Coast prices may range from 2% to 90 cents per pound, while chickening supplies stay strong with 18 to 22 cent prices. Butter and eggs are higher than last week, with oleomargarine seen as a stable substitute. fresh eggs fetch 40 cents a dozen and may rise for top quality.
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Washington
Dealera
Uae
Bad Complexions Removed By Absorption
An old Mercury market style notice describes Mercoliged wax as a cosmetic that absorbs faded skin revealing underlayers. It claims the dead skin flakes away gradually with no pain or downtime. Used at night like a night cream and washed off in the morning with warm water, then a cold rinse.
Orders for better car service on Brightwood lines
The District electric railway commission directs Washington Railway and Brightwood Railway to improve passenger accommodations on the Brightwood line from the Brightwood car barn to Ninth street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Effective tomorrow, cars must seat at least 3% and run at headways not over 132 minutes during weekday rush hours, with southbound trips on similar schedules. holidays and Sundays excluded. Cars must stop to pick up passengers at regular stops unless all seats are occupied.
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Railway Commission
Brightwood
Ninth Street
Pennsylvania
Inna
District Electric Railway Commission
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Brightwood Hallway Company
Southern Railway President Urges Local Currency Protections
President Finney of the Southern Railway Company argues currency legislation should meet seasonal cash needs and sectional requirements, stressing banks in the Southeast show soundness and that the company keeps funds in local banks to support regional commerce during crop-moving periods. He calls for a monetary plan balancing nationwide safety with local credit needs.
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Ald Denby
Finney
Southern Railway Company
South
HUIDEKOPER TO GO TO HAGUE FOR OPIUM CONFERENCE
The State Department announced the American delegation to the December opium conference at The Hague. The team includes Bishop Charles E. Brent as chairman, Dr Hamilton Wright, Henry J. Finger, Fred eric L. Huldekoper as secretary, and Wallace J. Young as assistant secretary. They sail from New York November 18 to seek uniform national laws on opium production manufacture and distribution.
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State Department
Hague
Charles E. Brent
The
Phillippines Islands
Hamilton Wright
Maine
Henry J. Finger
California
Frederic L. Huldekoper
District of Columbia
Wallace J
Stay for Murderer Johnson Granted New Stay
Arthur Johnson colored man sentenced to be hanged February 14 for the murder of John Offenstein a blacksmith. He was granted a stay of execution until November 28 and yesterday another stay until February 14 1812. The case is in the Court of Appeals as his attorney Thomas M Haker fights for the man. Johnson left a horse at Offenstein s shop to be shod and an argument followed. He allegedly retrieved an iron pipe from the rear of the shop and assaulted the blacksmith who died from his injuries.
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Arthur Johnson
John Offenstein
Justice Wright
Johnson
Court of Appeals
Thomas M. Haker
Offenstein
Fall injures delivery driver in Kensington Maryland
Frank Braden, a delivery driver, fell from a moving auto in Connecticut avenue, Kensington, Md. He was found unconscious and taken to Mrs A. Dalton's home. Braden remained unconscious for two hours with brain concussion and shock, and could not be moved to Washington. He was reportedly standing behind the vehicle when the fall occurred.
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Frank Bladen
Connecticut Avenue
Kensington
A. 5. Dalton
Braden
W. L. Lowla
Washington
NAP NEARLY COSTS LIFE
Robert J Fitch aged five and a half, of 4403 Kansas Avenue Northwest, fell asleep reading at home yesterday afternoon and knocked a lamp, causing a drop cloth to fall. He was found almost suffocated by his sister-in-law Mrs John B Mitchell about half an hour later, sent to Garfield Hospital, and reported out of danger. The lamp had been left burning and the fall disconnected the lamp tubing.
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R. J. Fitch
Robert J. Fitch
Kansas Avenue
John B Mitchelk
Garficld
Two-Pocketbook Robbery On City Car Reported
Frank M. Smith of the Bureau of Engraving recalls two men who jostled him on a city streetcar and robbed him of $160 in paper money before they fled. Police search the city for two suspects described as about 25, 5 feet 6 inches, 170 pounds, one wearing a gray overcoat and brown fedora. Conductors and precincts alerted as investigators pursue leads from Fourteenth to Thirteenth streets and beyond.
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Frank M. Smith
Bureau of Engraving
Nickpacksta
Tastington
Frank M Smith
Hyattaville
Staith
Me. Smith
Bureau
Fourteenth
Pennsylvania Avenue
Thirteenth
Eleventh
Eatresty
Value Of The Dictionary In Daily Work
A feature praising The Post Dictionary as a skilled helper for writers and editors. It likens the tool to a craftsman quickly selecting the right word, noting its readiness to assist at moments of creative effort and the advantage of having it at hand for precise language.
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T Han
The
Post Dictionary
Eady
Thore
Mackey Wins Third Term in Virginia County Election
In Alexandria County Virginia the election wrapped late with Craddall Mackey reelected Commonwealth's attorney by a narrow county lead from Jefferson and Washington districts. Palmer and Commissioner of Revenue Graham were defeated as Jacob Birch won for sheriff and Curtis B. Graham ousted. Duncan narrowly won supervisor in Jefferson district and Wedderburn carried Alexandria City in state senate race.
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Washington Post Bureau
Kine Street
Alexendria
Alexandria County
Bellate
Arlington
Craddal Mackey
Commonwealth's
Jefferson
Washington
R. C. L. Moncure
Capt. Mackey
William H. Palmer
Mackey
Jacob and Birch
Palmer
Birch
Curtis B. Graham
William H Duncan
Jefferson District
Duncan Ia
Billy” Duncan
Potomac
George H. Rucker
Rucker Git
Harry R Thomas
BE. . Wilson
Alexander J. Wedderburn
State Senate
Alexandria City
Court hears suit over 34000 whisky shipment
The circuit court yesterday heard E L Sinclair versus Fairfax & Co over about 34000 allegedly due for a whisky consignment. Attorneys Keith and McCormick for the plaintiff and Brent for the defense argued quality concerns as Elmendorfs Travel Talk and other ads interrupted the proceedings. Jury panels and local actors or entertainers were listed as part of ad notices, while community notices urged scheduling and local commerce.
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Circuit Cours
Sayme
A. Horiton
E L Sinclair
Fairfax & Co
J. A.C Keith
Warrenton
Marshall McCormick
Beranapententeryville
G. Brent
National
Delant Elmendorfs
Jes
Ana
Casa
Baen Sc Sicia
Chase Avidenttte
C. W. Carine Bitte
Vancovdile
O'Meara
J. Brooke Arnold
T. J. Wannon
Bims
W. E. Lovejoy
Mark Norris
F. Mar
Gayety
New Welch
Barry Hammond
Guede
Thormes’ Bakery
Washington
Seo Harvey
Crack shot shoots girl in neck in cellar incident
Ten year old Baltimore boy Leon Werthheimer visiting Washington displayed rifle marksman skills in a cellar at 1 Seventh Street NW. The 12 year old Evelyn Penn of 84 Third Street NW was struck in the neck by a .22 caliber bullet that exited the back. She was taken to Emergency Hospital and treated. the boy was arrested and later released on 900 dollars bond as police deem the injury accidental.
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Leon Werthheimer
Baltimore
Capital
Washington
Chef
Seventh’ Street
Evelyn Penn
Third Street
House
Huntington
Butlet
Sluth
Evelyn
Trade Convention Program Discusses Key National Issues
National Board Delegates plan to meet January 18 to 20 at the New Willard with A T Anderson traveling to seek support from regional business groups. Topics include corporations banking currency tariff and Panama Canal management. They aim for non political treatment and may seek toll exemption for U S ships through the canal. Delegates named include John Joy Edson Robert N Harper A P Pardon and H J Newcomb.
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National Board
A. T. Anderson
the Nations
Panama Canal
Java
United States
New Willard
Washington Board of Trade
John Joy Edson
Robert N Harper
A P. Pardon
H.J. Newcomb
Missionary Society Honors President at New York Avenue Church
Mrs Milton Valentine Richards, president of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Missionary Society, was honored with a reception after returning from a long European sojourn. Mrs Wallace Radcliffe led devotions, and Richards gave a review of her overseas experiences. A home mission study class is set for Friday morning in the Sunday school room.
Missouri Antitrust Case in Supreme Court Ouster Row
Oral argument in Missouri laws attack over ouster of Standard Oil and New York-based corporations began before the U S Supreme Court. Frank Hagerman of St Louis contends Missouri punishments differ for corporations versus individuals. Attorney General Major defends the laws and court action fining each party 90000 for alleged conspiracy to restrain petroleum trade. Assistant AG Revelle continued address as court adjourned.
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Standard of Company of
Indiana
Republic of Company of New York
Missouri
Supreme Court of the United States
Frank Hagerman
St Louis
Major
Revelle
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