City Rule Autocratic Delegates Voice Views
Chamber of Commerce hearing hears six local associations debate District of Columbia government forms. Advocates favor suffrage and some endorse delegating representation in Congress while others defend the commission system and a strong executive. Debate highlights autocracy criticism, calls for voters’ rights, and potential reform proposals.
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Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Cifizers
Randle Highlands Association
Edwin Tucker
Northeast Association
DW Dyer
Takoma
Eugene Thompson
Anacostia Association
Clayton
Gyster
Thompson
Capt Mitchell
Tucker
Dyer
Pantela
Cayton
Maryland
Virginia
Will items list spouses as beneficiaries and executors
The document details several estate provisions. Mrs Nettie Green names her husband Edward Green as sole beneficiary and executor in a 1908 will. Mrs Eliza Ann Voorhees is named sole beneficiary and executrix of her husband Joseph H Voorhees. A May 11 1999 will names Carrie Ursula Miller as beneficiary and the Washington Loan and Trust Company as executor.
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Nettie Green
Edward Green
Eliza Ann Voorhees
Joseph H Voorhees
Henry William Miller
Carrie Ursula Miller
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Snowy Ride Through Washington By Weddral Taxicab
A brief note states a Weddral Taxicab operates in Washington with a fare of 2 per hour. The ad hints at snowy conditions and travel by taxi for reaching destinations.
Sues Husband for Support in Maintenance Suit
Harriett Anderson filed for support against John Anderson alleging he failed to contribute to her maintenance. The couple reportedly married in 1890 and own real estate valued at about $1000.
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Harriett Anderson
John Anderson
Andersons
Prevents Escape Attempt At District Jail
Warden McKee yesterday thwarted a second escape attempt by Clarendon Letchmere known as Edward Letchmere alias the museum thief. A pass key concealed on his waist opened padlocks in the jail, though guards searched him and removed his clothing to place him in standard prison garb. He is held in the same cell once used by Charles Guiteau.
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Excape
MciKee
Clarendoneur
Edward Letchmere
Uip
Poltes
Institut For
Letchmere
Werden McKee
National Museum
Letchmore
McKea
Charles ,Gulteau
Motorman Wiley Indicted in Fatality Case Attributed Negligence
Samuel C Wiley the motorman was indicted for manslaughter in the death of Mrs Gertrude Hubbard after his car struck the automobile carrying her on October 20 as road repairs caused dangerous conditions on Connecticut avenue The grand jury found Wiley criminally negligent and noted Alexander Nelson the chauffeur was forced to drive on Capitol Traction tracks Bail arrangements followed arrest Additional indictments by the grand jury included Wyatt Goodman assault with intent to kill Henry Davis embezzlement Hattie Williams robbery Fritz Young larceny and Howard Burnet depreciation on private property
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Samuel C Wiley
Gertrude Mo Hubbaya
Hubbard
Wiley
Connecticut Avenue
Alexander A Nelson
Capital Traction Company
Arama
Wyatt Goodman
Henry Davis
Hattie Williams
Frits Young
Larcenu
Howard “Burnet
PRACTICAL TESTS URGED FOR MOVING PICTURE OPERATORS
Fire Chief Wagner and Electrical Engineer Walter C Allen urge stricter exams for moving picture operators in the District. They propose a practical test for all applicants and a special board under the electrical department to conduct the examinations. The recommendations stem from careful investigation into current practices and safety considerations.
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Wagner
Walter C Allen
Electrical Department of
John O Knox Funeral Held for District Expressman
Funeral services for John O Knox, treasurer of the George W Knox Express Company, were held at Congress Hall Hotel conducted by Rev S H Greene. The body was taken to Lynn Massachusetts for burial with his parents. Knox was long prominent in District business and a Masonic lodge member. An unrelated ad about motoring invites rides in a TCO taxicab at two dollars per hour from North 1212.
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Lynn
Mass
John O Knox
Congress Hall
S.H ‘Greene
Calvary Baptist
Knox
Masonic Lodge
George W Knox Express Company
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Saks & Company
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Saka & Company
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Aubusson
Axminster
Wilton
Brussels
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Alt Walle
Mfe
Brockton
Ethan
W. L. Douglas
Ease Cotall Prlow
W.L. Douglas
Masshington
Insylvania
Kimon Nicolaides
Washington Art Gablerias
H Street
Carl W. Toboldt
Temple Drug Store
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Weschler
Toursionenfiar
Adam & Weschler
Mfg. Co
Philadelphia
M. Lindsay Rubber Mfg
Street
Doubi
Bay of
Tlouse
Herrmann
Takoma Association
House of Representatives
Benate
Oyster
Macfarland
United
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Common Council
Rike A. Capt. Mitchell
United States
City Bulletins
Snyder's
Snyder & Co
Arlington Bottling Co. West
Marine Band
Potomac Drive
Altamont
Rensselaer Polytechnic Tnsticate
Iain Iou
F ‘Caverty
Tmws Auto Club
Kenilworth
D. C
Sanders
Mgr
Nhld
Epiphany Church
Z & Bon- Jap
Temple
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Getane and Co
Bupbard
Quilty
Wm. Hahn & Co
N.W
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Ave. S. E
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Gade
Ada
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TCO
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John Joy Edson
Enabe
Chicknring
WTC
Fleister
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Prince Albert
Alden H Weed Co
Rite
Flub Furniture
Seventh and
D Streets
Adam A. Weschler
Brenner Stock
Weschler’s
Adam A Weschler
Joseph Auerbach
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Bath
Penna Ave
Andrews
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New York
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Friedlander Bros
New York Avenue
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ST. Louis
Cricags
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Brink
Keeley Institute
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Potomac Electric Power Co
Warner
MORSE
Werner & G Fore
Rochester
Bert Ofer
Weal Fogton
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Gates & Rich
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