Washington Growth Documented by Matteson Real Estate Firm
A Washington growth portrait compiled by Harry A. Colman under William F. Matteson’s direction showcases the District’s expansion with statistics and comparisons. The lavish volume includes goddess artwork, engravings of public buildings and residences, and quotes from Roosevelt and Taft, tracing Matteson’s firm from a Colorado Building room to a major city office. It highlights Northwest Park, Cathedral Highlands, Richmond Park, Matson additions, Connecticut Avenue Highlands, and Huntington Terrace as developed by the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William F. Matteson
Harry A. Colman
Matteson
City
Roosevelt
Taft
National Capital
Colorado
Itl
Northwest Park
Cathedral Highlands
Richmond Park
Connecticcnt Avenue
Troop A Black Horse Cavalry to Expose at Horse Show
Troop A of the Fifteenth United States Cavalry under Capt J R Lindsey will perform a drill and exhibition at the Horse Show on October 25 and 26 at the American League baseball ground, with jet black horses and a three minute routine. Col Joseph Garrard at Fort Myer backs a permanent Washington show, inviting notable riders including Martha Hazard, Mabel Flynn, Clara Schwartz, and Mrs Allan Fetts with several guests from Pennsylvania and Virginia horse associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Lindsey
Baseball Park
Fifteenth
United States Cavalry
J. BR. Lindsey
Black Horse Cavalry
Fort Myer
Col
Joseph Garrard
Horse Show Association
Washington
Cpl. Garrard
Dri
West Point Military Academy
Martha Hazard
Virginia
Old Dominion
Sherry
Melvin CU. Hazen
Mabel Flynn
Warrenton
Roy Adamson
Clara Schwartz
Leesburg
Allan Fetts
Gordonsville
Education Chief Opposes Changes in Public School Curriculum
W V Cox head of the education board voiced opposition to innovations in the public school curriculum arguing the three R s should lead in training children. He warned against trends such as mental telepathy or aviation courses as a necessity. Cadet enrollment rose modestly with McKinley Manual Training School leading at 691 boys and Garfield night school seeking cooking and sewing instruction for 65 pupils.
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W. V. Cox
Board of Education
Mr. Cox
McKinley Manual Training School
Business High School
Central High School
Western High School
Eastern High School
Deanwood
BD. C
Francis T. Cardozo
Garfield
Garfield Night School
Sims to be arraigned on embezzlement charge in Virginia insurer case
John G. Sims former manager of the Washington office of the Life Insurance Company of Virginia faces arraignment on embezzlement of 882 dollars. He is at the Washington Asylum Hospital under guard awaiting court, after a temporary insanity episode in Dr. William G. Youngs office. Auditors Frank Organ and B L Burwell work on accounts while Burwell remains in Washington and Organ returns to Richmond.
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John G. Sims
Washington
The
Life Insurance Company of Virginia
Washington Asylum
Sims
William &G. Young
Ninth Street Northwest
W. H. Jenkins
National Surety Company
New York
Frank Organ
B. L. Burwell
Sints
Organ
Richmond
Mr. Burwell
Deny Hall Raid Claim By Painters and Decorators Local
The Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators Local 368 disputes police claims that their hall at Sixth and G streets NW was raided last Sunday morning and that Charles H. Whittemore, treasurer, plus six others, were arrested on gambling charges. A special executive committee meeting says the raid did not involve their hall and Whittemore was not arrested there. Police allege the arrestee gave Whittemore’s name to mask his own identity.
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Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Lotal No. 368
Charles H. Whittemore
Seventh
Sixth
The
Brotherhood
D Streets
Whittemore
Freight Rates Suspended by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended a general tariff affecting 800 interstate carriers nationwide, including rail and water lines and spur lines. The rates, to become effective October 10, are halted until February 6, 1911, covering class and commodity freights from Eastern origins to the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.
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Interstate Commerce Commission of General Tariff
United States
Pacific Northwest
British Columbia
BoORd Editor Corrects Salvation Army Reference
Captain Charles McClements clarifies that yesterday’s Post article titled Salvation army worker sentenced on charge of passing worthless checks was unrelated to General Booths Salvation Army. He notes two Salvation Armies exist and urges headlines reflect the distinction to avoid reproach.
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Salvation Army
Wiliam Booth
Salvation Armies
Charles McClements
Baptist Rally and Banquet at Fifth Baptist Church
The annual rally and banquet of the men s League of the Fifth Baptist Church will be held at the church Wednesday night October 12 Dr J T Watts of Richmond will be the principal speaker The autumn rally of the Sunday Schools will be held next Sunday morning with Dr Briggs the pastor preaching a Bugle Call to Boys and Girls after Bugler Whitman from Washington Barracks has given a special selection In other items oysters and oysters house ad and Illinois ale promotions.
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Men’s League of the Fifth “ Baptist Church
J. Tv Watts
Richmond
Briggs
Whitman
Washington Barracks
Will Keep Liquor From Indians in Indian Country
Secretary Ballinger decided to enforce the law prohibiting liquor in Indian country in northern Minnesota without discrimination. The ruling ends a year of agitation and affects several Minnesota cities, marking a clear federal stance on liquor entering tribal lands.
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Minnesota
Ballinger
Vernon Jett Sentenced for False Pretenses
Vernon Jett also named Harvey Arnold pleaded guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses. He was sentenced yesterday by Chis rua tive Clabaugh to eleven months in the district jail. Jett formerly worked as a solicitor for a Rochester nursery.
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Vernon Jett
Harvey Arnold
Chis
Clabaugh
Jett
Rochester
Old Automobile Tires Bought By I Glasser Co
Prof J K Haywood analytical chemist praised waters of Altamont Springs as purer than any seen, claiming high value for renal impairment treatment though notes on location and contacts include I Glasser Co at 316 Ith st NW and Main 6521 for tire purchases and chemist services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Glasser & Co
7Th St
J. K. Haywood
Altamont Springs
Lth St
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Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Wright
Sunday Post
C. Lansburgh Furniture Co
Ninth St
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Randle T
RaNdle Highlands
Capitol
Dupont Airgle
Realty Company
Pa. Ave
C.A. Muddiman & Ci
12Th St
Andrews’ Eds
Se of Good Saety
Manila Tissue Toilet
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
F Street
N. W
la, Ave
N.W
Columbia
Henry Evans, Inc
Joe Fst
Esala
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Post
People’s Drug Store
Hotel Belvedere
Star Laundry
Dobell
O’donnell’s
Realty Firm
Tanbark
Fifteenth Cavalry
Pennsylvania
Riders and Drivers’ Club
Philadelphia
Washington Horse Show Association
James W. Graves
Racing and Horse Show Association
B. K. Farber
Harrisonburg
Hahn
Florsheim
Wm. Hahn & Co
Ith & Esg.n. WB
S. E
Arthur Stringer
Austin E. Post
Croesus
Deny Hall
Comerce Commission
Booth Army
Salvation Organization
Worker
City Bulletins
Phila
Oyater
Arnold’s.ogdensburg
Phone Arlington Bottling Company
West 4
Chicago
Pettit & Co. Outfitters
Prince Albert
Berens
John F. Ellis & CO
Penna, Ave
House & Herrmann
Maryland
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