Police Tests Revised to Ease Police Staffing Shortage
Maj. Sylvester reports an extended civil service inquiry shows current exam ratings hinder recruiting for the Metropolitan police. He recommends lowering spelling penmanship and arithmetic standards to fourth and third grade levels and adding a practical rating on experience before certification, to improve applicant quality and fill vacancies.
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West
United States Civil Service Commission
Police Department
Civil Service Commission
Oath Form Debated by City Officials and Moore Proposal
City commissioners weigh a new oath form proposed by Benjamin P. Moore of Baltimore. He suggests removing So help me God and requiring a solemn declaration in the presence of Almighty God while holding up the hand. Judges and officials may be asked to advise Congress on enacting the change.
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Benjamin P. Moore
Baglimore
Moore
Court of ‘Appeals
District Supreme Court
Huber
Thomas
Bar “Association
Congress
Moore Yavora
Washington reader’s eczema cure trial offer
Local notice from Henry Evans of 528 4 F Street NW and People's Drug Store invites readers to try a Wintergreen Compound remedy for eczema. A Chicago trial supplies a discounted 2 cent bottle of a $100 formula, with assurances of relief after washing the itching area.
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Wintergreen
Henry Evans
F Street
Amd
People's
S24
Vent Street
Northswest
Washington
Wwe
Stilver
Hive
Laboratores of
Chicago
Jnez
Evans
Dmg
Nurthwest
Annual assessment urged by district assessor Richards
William P. Richards submits his annual report to the commissioners urging an annual assessment of all district property instead of the present system. He cites failures of time and thoroughness, biased hearings on review boards, and excessive board size, proposing three or more city sections with deputy assessors and a review board of the assessor and two deputies.
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Board of Review
Campus Sodding Proposals Rejected At News High School
Daniel F. Garges reports two sodding bids for the front campus of the new addition to Bullnews High School on R Street between Eighth and Ninth NW were rejected by the commissioners following Municipal Architect Ashford. He says sodding should wait until asphalt paving and cement coping are laid, delaying work until after cement work is finished. The board will seek new proposals once cement work concludes.
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Daniel F. Garges
Engineer Department
Bualnews High School
R Street
Eighth
Ninth Streets
Ashford
Children At Work Comply With Child Labor Law Report
Inspectors report 41 children under 16 employed in the District in late September to early October. Twenty three establishments employ these children. The period saw 1766 newspaper boys and street vendors permits issued and 449 age and school certificates issued. Nine firms discontinued child labor while six employers and seven employees were added.
Fence urged at dangerous street crossing in Geongutown
The city commission received a request from Charley Henry Butler 1515 I Street NW to erect a fence at a crossing in Jowett's throat Geongutown to shield pedestrians. J R Grabill superintendent of bounty roads said it would cost 40 dollars to build and questioned the expenditure as unjustifiable.
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Jowett' Atroat
Geongutown
Waa
Charley “Henry Butler
I Street
Butler
J. R. Grabill
Bounty Roads
Building Rules Adopted Amended After Hearings Capt Kelly Reports
Capt William Kelly assistant to the engineer commissioner said yesterday the commission adopted new building regulations for the District. Changes include allowing 1 inch walls on two story structures up to 60 feet long and modifying hangers use to existing walls. Cement mortar proportion adjustments and stepped wall requirements were also revised. Phone line note mentions prompt service and a taxicab rate of 3 dollars per hour.
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Kelly
Commissionera
William Kelly
Bliss Pleads Not Guilty in Forgery Case
Bliss pleads not guilty after arraignment before Justice Gaulil in Criminal Court No. 1 on charges of forgery and embezzlement by Bliss-Albrecht Company. Case to be continued this morning as his attorneys Michael W. Wulligan and John C. Gittings represent him. Local notices cover health official Dr. Woodward's Richmond trip and invites Washington to host next year’s American Public Health Association convention.
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Bliss
Francis HE
Justice Gaulil
Bliss-Albrecht Company, & Corporation
Ais
Michael W. Wuliigan
John C. Gittings
Woodward
Richmond
William €. Woodward
Washington
Richwood
American Public Health Asociation
Ta Ste Bown
Hotel Engel
John Crowley
Agi Bottt
Robert H. Duenner
Distret Heart Department
Pennsylvania Railroad Adds The 24 Hour St Louis Service
The Pennsylvania Railroad will inaugurate new through trains on Sunday November 7 linking Washington with St Louis Cleveland Cincinnati and other midwestern cities. The 24 Hour St Louis will depart Washington at 7 00 pm and reach St Louis by 1 50 pm the next day with sleeping cars Harrisburg to Cincinnati and Cleveland. The return 24 Hour New Yorker leaves St Louis at 6 00 pm arriving Washington at 7 10 pm the next day, plus through sleeping car service Washington to Cincinnati starting 7 55 pm daily. The Chicago Limited to Cleveland speeds up arriving 7 30 pm. Several smaller schedule changes accompany the main upgrade.
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National Capital
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Mid
Atlantic
Mississippi
Harrisburg
Chicago Limited
Nev
Duty Malt Whiskey Promoted For Health In Aged Advertisement
A vintage promotional note touts Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey as a health tonic. It claims regular use with water or milk thrice daily boosts strength and vigor, offering a medical booklet on symptoms and treatments. Sold by druggists and grocers or direct from the Duty Malt Whiskey Company, Rochester.
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Rochester
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Behrend
Aincoats
Famoux Kenyon Batacoats
London
Vary Covoy
Joseph Auerbach
Business High
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Federal
Cite Bulletins
Harvey
Schneider
Meurich
Ita
Heurlon
Phone West
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Rozenfeld’s
Linc
Hotel Johnson
Freund's
Philadelphia
Holmes
Ave. Nw
Altamont
W. P. Mason
Themist
Renzselaer Polytechule Institut Phone Mainstr—aesist
Thomas J. Fisher
District Street Voting Service
Detroit
American Gas Institute
Sessior
Fisher
Pittsburg
Auto Club
Kenilworth
H.R Sanders
Mgr
Caverly
Tel
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Ighon
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Toma
Axminster
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Cluett, Peabody & Co
Makere
Temple Drug Store
Fats
Morjage Oyster House
Tenth ST. H.W
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Cherrystone
Horn Harbor
Coke
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street
Keeley Gore
Keeley Institute
North Capitol Street
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
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Fort Mydr
Foday
George F. Tyrhele
Maglelan
Mareb
Tyrrell
Lewis Overture
Bite of Remicka
Laure “Valee Royale
Margie “Potpaar
Vue Kerry
Millia Intermeseo
Loraine Bebetion
Bowers
Marek
Corna
Diamond
Munich
Golden Eagle
National Capital Brewing Co
Liscos
Bulletin
Lindsay
Hades
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Noalco
Noreco
Wankingtom Brewery
Andre
R. P.andrews Paper Go
New York
la. Ave
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Gates & Rich
K and
J Strenty
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Burchell
W. Burchell
WitUsie BK
D._G. Pfeitzer
Steet
Nuxtone
Herve Tonic
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