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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1907
Page
11
Ley states the district has few supporters and public sentiment is not strong enough to enforce prohibition. He observes dry zones function well and predicts limited enforcement challenges in the district.
Fragmentary remarks indicate weak advocacy for prohibition in the district with public sentiment unclear. Observers note limited enforcement, local option profits, and calls to submit the issue to district taxpayers via Congress for decision.
Purituhea in The Post quotes Commissioner Macfarland urging continuation and expansion of prohibition within two DC zones. He notes licensure controls, local opt outs, and consent requirements while arguing absolute prohibition lacks strong public support and enforcement capacity. He proposes dividing the city into Prohibition Zones to let property owners and residents vote on bar room licenses.
The discussion centers on submitting to Congress the question of how to tax District of Columbia residents and businesses. About 15,900 personal and 16,000 real estate taxpayers would be surveyed by commissioners to collect opinions on treatment methods. Hotels and clubs remain governed by scenic laws and would need separate handling.
A Washington committee led by D J Kaufmax and George A Galt launches a trade campaign to bring Cavistitas shop Pera from Africa and nearby towns. Over fifty merchants pledge funds to invite visitors who spend a set amount of goods, with newspapers and maps advertising the inducement. A visiting campaign office and downtown map display are planned to guide shoppers.
Evangelistic campaign for soldiers planned during the international convention of the Young Men Christian Association in Washington. The Washington Association supports branches at Fort Myer and Marine Barracks Washington Barracks, with a library, periodicals, and planned amusements including billiards, phonograph, piano, and games. Bible class and gymnasium exercises are offered alongside Sunday services and a yearly post exchange post.
Mrs Margaret Ash of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing marked her forty four year entry into government service on Saturday. Dating from the Civil War era she began as a print operator assistant in a bureau then housed in the Treasury Building. Her long tenure earns praise from many colleagues who recall her work with old friends.
A fragmented city bulletin lists various goods and services including salmon potatoes butter and bread. It mentions personal offers for safe investment returns and references local stores such as Pyles Stores and outfitters with addresses and phone notes. The garbled text also advertises real estate related contacts and a long standing business presence.
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