Georgetown Citizens Seek Court Ban on Rock Creek Dumping
At the Georgetown Citizens Association meeting Attorney George A King urged a court injunction to halt dumping along Rock Creek near the car barn and O and P streets, criticizing district commissioners for inaction. The committee was empowered to pursue the remedy, even via legal action if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek
Georgetown Citizens’ Association
O and P
George A King
Co-operating Building Association
Thirty-second Street
Bir. King
Commissionera
Plianca
Waa Thia
W. Wood
George G Boteler
Warner Stutler
Smith
Smith Thompson, Jr
Dusiness
Association
Water Street
Sealer
Haskell
Georgetown
Washington
G W King
Commissionars
Bimself
S and T
King
River Road
New’ Road
Aqueduct Bridge
Prospect Avenue
Thirty-eighth
Thirty-ninth Street
Gr ‘Findall
Trent Eighth
Zed H Copp
Boteler
Wood
Doyte
Thompson
Doyle
Executive
Water main change blamed for Newtown district issue
The water department chief Wo A McFarland cited the Florida avenue main replacement by terminal workers as the cause of the condition. District officials reported that Second street northeast grading from I to M streets will allow owners in squares 748 74 and 76 to claim District compensation around December 1 with initial awards. Police orders disclosed dismounting Policeman C Pearce and promoting Pvt T A Lusby after Pearce fainted from dizziness near Conduit Road earlier this year.
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Water Department
Wo A McFarland
Florida Avenue
Second Street
C Pearce
T A Lusby
Pearce
James Kavanaugh
Morgan
New Sewers in Wrightwood District Plan Outlined
The article outlines sewer construction plans in Wrightwood including routes along Madison and Nicholson streets, Omega Court, Fifth to Ninth streets, and North Brightwood subdivision. It notes subdivision boundaries, blocks, and the need for legislation to secure property routes and funding, with a target completion timeline unspecified.
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Widison Stret
Madson
Nicholeom Street
Lylind
Kite Hotel
Lbek Oy Betts
Hghin Na Manth
Eur
Back
North Bu
Sini
Norlia
Nota Wrightwood Gubunis
Compromise on horse shoing in District government
District commissioners and the Incal union of master horseshoers bargained nearly three hours over higher shoeing prices. A compromise was proposed to raise allowances from 130 to 24 dollars per set for general horses with fire department and patrol wagons at two dollars per set, effective October 1, while work after hours is reviewed. The union committee, led by John H Mitenell and P Collins, will decide at tonight and Wednesday morning meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Horseshoers National Protective ‘Association
Johm
Collins
Tunnel Request Withdrawn by Pennsylvania Railways Company
Pennsylvania Railway Company withdrew its request for the First Street tunnel by open cut, informing the District official and Engineer Commissioner Biddle that it will not press for the project for now. Robart Farnham Jr, in charge of tunnel construction, states the company may wait until Congress convenes, and may pursue boring methods instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvania Railins Company
First Street
Biddle
Robart Farnham, Jr
Congress
Store Front Ad Boasts Great Clothing Values
A Washington store promotes its sweeping sale with bold claims of the greatest clothing values. Customers are urged to choose from items priced at 10.90 for top-coats and 12.85 for suits as part of a heavy promotional run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hecht
Washington
Jackson Bros Fall Opening Draws Big Crowd and Praise
A grand scene at Jackson Bros Fall Opening on Seventh Street featured a fine orchestra, bustling departments, and a splendid display of new furniture, carpets, and imports. Shoppers admired the elegant stock and praised the store’s tasteful presentation as crowds filled the big cash house.
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Jackson Bros
Great Cas
Seventh Street
Furnitura
Cupeta Indaia
Wasington Thasa
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Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
OLD Colony CO
St Nue
Childrens Ladies’ Oxford
Dave Wolf
7Th Street
N. W
Newark Shoe
America
Mak
Newark
Pa Ave
Erarar Coe Rote
W. H. Hoeke
Furatere Carpets
Draperien Cor
Sth
the Sunday Post
Weeny
N. Hess’ Sons
Penna Ave
Wash Neter
Hubbard Heating CO
F Street
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Cor
Stutler
Indorse
District Building Notes
Poundmaster Einstein
J F Potter
C O Turner
Metropolitan Police Force
Robertson and Morgan
Adams Express Company
Frank Nevitt
Sixth Street
Virginia Avenue
Southwest
Guy Ferguson
Metropollitan
Middleton
Sergi Middleton
Ninth Precinct
Home Ice Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Ice Company
Potomac
Phoenix
East Capitol Street
First
House & Herrmann’s
Handsome Rocker
Alue
Chiffonier
Teed Hocker
Herrmann
The
Distuct
Tom
City Bulletin
Wittam Pryor
Samuel Keymour
Jean HE Snusden
Wilhar
Linles
Aretha
POH Tinks & Sen
Wits
Fmed
Stetime Cirteater
Amarian Childs
Gall
Iswe
Crete
Otto
Nolte N
Boyworth
St Weylars
Coltns Bugerard
Great Boi Spong Co
Chicago
D. J. Kauf Man
Pa. Ave
Vernon
Titoight Supreme Court
Fourteenth Street
Chastian College
Washington Chaetlin College
Fourteenth Qtee
Ind Hau An
Beeintty
South Dakota
onYars Mane
Joy
Maerzen
Senate
Heurich Brewing Co
Mass
Ava
H.W
Vistor
7Th St
Maraarem
Morsell’s Sre So
Axminster Carpets and Rugs
Mayer & CO
Seventh St
Teeeeee
Regal
Pa. Ave. N.W
Yale Laundry
Oth St
New York Ave
Office and Works
Washington Gas Light
10Th St. N
Tor Gee
Hn CO
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