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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1909

Page

6

Wants Islands of Safety Urged for Downtown Thoroughfares

Electrical Engineer Walter C. Allen urges improved lighting in downtown business streets and residential areas. He proposes lighting islands in roadways on Pennsylvania Avenue and other lanes, with half-night operation and posts at strategic curves to reduce shadows and boost safety. He notes sixteenth street limits for central lamps and calls for staff and funding, including a warehouse and a motor vehicle.

Walter C. Alien Pennsylvania Avenue Permeylvania Avenue Fifteenth Heventeeth Maryland Avenue Stanton Square New York Avenue Ninth Thirteenth Streets Vermont Avenue McPherson Square Avenua Sixteenth Street H Street Piney Branch Voth Scolt Ctrele Allen Cong- Teds

Erying Policeman Elusive At Virginia Georgetown Fatality

Police struggle to identify two Pikemen who refused summons and caused ambulance delay after Archer Christian of the University of Virginia football team was fatally injured at the Georgetown Georgetown game last Saturday. Capt Schneider says five football detail officers will be asked before the board inquiry. witnesses will be summoned to identify the officers on duty on game day as the investigation proceeds through Maj. Sylvester and Inspector Cross.

Sylvester Maj Cross Schneider Georgetown Glazebrook Archer Christian University of Virginia Yara Crogs Zie Schnelder Virginia

Extension of Mount Pleasant car line to Rock Creek park debated

Letters received by the District commissioners urge extending the Mount Pleasant car line to Rock Creek park or to a suitable stop improving park accessibility. Signers include J. H. Etheridge, J. S. Cotton, H. H. Burke, and J. Webb, noting current park use favors those with private conveyances. A separate note highlights the Smoot Co of 1215 Street displaying an imported scarf collection as holiday gift demand rises.

J. H. Etheridge Cotton T! Street H. H. Burke Rhode Island Avenue JL. Webb Seventh Street Washington

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