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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1907
Page
15
The district weighs its prohibition stance amid limited advocacy and doubts about enforcement. Officials say dry zones work better, while critics argue against lenient measures and demand stronger action.
Commissioner Hacfar land urged against absolute prohibition on liquor. He noted two major prohibition zones in DC and discussed local option, zoning for bar rooms, and licensing rules. He cited historical license counts and suggested expanding local option and division-based votes to decide licenses.
Ms. Macfarland urged Congress to submit the District of Columbia tax question to local taxpayers for their opinions. She noted about 15 400 personal and 16 000 real estate taxpayers and called for mailed ballots to gauge methods of treatment, warning existing hotels and clubs would require special provisions in any new legislation.
The retail committee will begin plans to bring Cariathas shoppers to Washington from neighboring towns. George H. Gall will lead the effort, with Dr. Kaufman supervising. Over fifty local merchants have contributed funds for a two week excursion campaign before the holidays, offering transport costs for visitors who buy a set amount of goods, and newspapers will run trade ads along with maps of Washington retail districts. A waiting room will be provided in the downtown area for visitors.
The Young Men's Christian Association has set up branches at Fort Myer and the Marine Barracks Washington to serve enlisted men. Activities include libraries, newspapers, games, a phonograph, religious services, lectures, indoor baseball, a night school with about thirty men enrolled, and plans for a soldier evangelistic campaign during the national convention in Washington toward the end of November.
Mrs Margaret Ash of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing celebrated her forty fourth anniversary with the government on Saturday. Appointed as a printer's assistant during the Civil War era, she has a record of steady service in the Treasury Department era bureau. Nearly all colleagues in her section extended congratulations.
A fragmented city bulletin lists items like butter eggs and canned goods with prices such as 22 12c for baskets and 2a for eggs. It mentions D Pyles stores offering more than a thousand dollars on hand to invest safely, a building corner of Sixth and G streets, and various names and addresses including Brent Beer Spring Water and Muddimon & Gorae.
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