Secretary Metcalf Pushes Immigration Reform at Ellis Island
Secretary of Commerce and Labor Victor Metcalf visited Ellis Island and found detention quarters overcrowded. He urged Congress to fund expanded facilities and proposed examination boards at European ports to screen immigrants. He also supported removing the ban on unaccompanied youths under sixteen to prevent waste of capable material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ells Island
Victor Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Frank P. Dargent
Commissioner General of Immigration
Congress
G Street House Sold At Auction In Uptown Business District
The large 135 G street northwest residence sold at auction to Frank P Burke for $53 500 by Adam A Weschter on behalf of trustees John J Hamilton Malcolm Hufty and Stanley Mathews. The sale, subject to court ratification, sits near the Colorado Building and is slated for possible remodeling into business use. The property includes five small brick dwellings and a rear carpenter shop on a 4888 square foot lot with a 23 foot frontage and 212 1 2 foot depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Street
Adam A. Weschter
Frank P. Burke
John J . Hamilton
Malcolm Hufty
Stanley Mathews
Colorado
Building Permits and Trials Highlight City News
A bulletin lists building permits issued by Inspector Ashford including a Dusty note at 1211 Massachusetts Avenue and a two story brick warehouse at 485 East Street. Eugene F Drennan is remanded to jail after pleading not guilty to embezzlement and other charges. A national appeal offers free magazines to the blind, with Italian suspects Milo Licarin and George Staine facing grand larceny charges in Polling Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashford
E. F. Riggs
Massachusetts
Avenue Northwest
Hornblower & Marehall
William FP. Yoacomb & Co
Pavarini
Root
Lawrence Street
A. H Baprs
A. Jeffrey
Yo Ie Chappel
Eighth Street
Funter & Heil
Catholic University of America
Barker Hill Road
van Harbules
J. M Dunn
Charles Harbaugh
Prooklin Street
Drennan
Eugene F. Drennan
Bhi
Mutual Beneficial Association
Chicago
Milo Licarin
George Staine
Pollen
Vincenzo Armocida
Viatians
Armotida
Dentists Offer Teeth Without Plates Promise Pain Relief
An article discusses dental options avoiding plates and extractions. It mentions Dr J Le Wilson and a clinic at 1205 Fat. Ave, promising reduced pain and normalization of dental issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jouk
J. le Wilson
Stores for Sale Two One Story Stores on M Street Near Aqueduct
Classified advertisement lists two one story stores on M Street near Aqueduct Bridge with rent five dollars per month and price six thousand two hundred fifty for both. Mentions Miller Shoemaker Real Estate Co and contact West 402D St NW Ted rane a rent ing soll. Includes additional listings and patent trade information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Street
Aqueduct Bridge
Miller-Shoemaker Real Estate Co
ST NW
Conduit Road
Imstributing Reservoir
Sth ST
Lots for Sale Near Rock Creek Park and 14th Street
Lots in a subdivision near Rock Creek Park offer city water and sewer, ready for improvement with gas or electric light. Five houses already built and occupied, with public schools churches and market within two blocks. Prices are 20 and 2 cents per foot. For details and early terms contact Herbert E. Smith Manager and Charles C. Lancaster Attorney at 510 Corcoran Building in 1872.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek Park
14Th Street
Besura
Pala
Herbert E. Smith
Charles C, Lancaster
Corcoran Bldg
Apartments for rent in Dupont Circle area DC listings
The page advertises numerous rental flats and houses in Washington DC, detailing locations such as Dupont Circle, The Pebbleton, The Benedic, The Royalton, and The Chapin. It lists 2 to 6 room apartments, with baths, furnishment options, heat and hot water, long-distance telephones, and on-site leasing agents. Rental prices range around $20 to the upper forties per month, with several properties highlighting fireproof construction and downtown access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenapien& Their
Gatsta
Royalton
Reomo
Auyrrcu
Catto
Washington
Hotel Estvice i
William Catto
Chapin
Chapin &T
Lee Water
Enta
B.N. Tannon
Myr
Huntington
Third Bath
ALF Fox Company
Mthet
N.Y
Aye
CRGIL
Con
16Th
Letss
N. Y
Karrick & Metcala
Gat
Browning
California
Wu L Browning
Veldzit
THE
SAVOY
Jorge Ball
Ofee
Pa. Eve
Bliss Properties
Bat
Capitol Park
Jong-Hutanre
Pricz
Penhurst
Roma
Ateam
Reymond
W. E. Cowen
Biler
Bost
Phonn
DC Police Regulations Amended on Public Vehicle Stables
Notices from the District of Columbia commissioners dated October 14 outline an amendment to Section 16 Article XIII of the Police Regulations. It restricts public automobile and locomobile stables near public alleys without owner consent from two thirds of property owners within ninety feet, within city limits, and specifies compliance details and official signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners
District of Columbia
Washington
Henry
Mackarland
Henry WL. West
John Biddle
D. GC
Houses Wanted Nonsensical Clipping Spells Out Rental Seekers
HOUSES WANTED. ISLADY AND Day niphed Nousp vhil GHTER, WOULD LIKE by Trapont Circle at Boutual rent, or would hoard' owner. Apply or telephone APARTMENT 44, The Melvoxe. 2 WM. B. SAUNDERS & CO., 1407 FOST. NW 'Want housar, larga and smell, for rent and ease, enga your houses at once as you want pure ghasers OF senanla, oF Tile up to sail for Bartlet Jars, 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trapont
WM. B. Saunders & CO
Larga
Senanla
Real Estate Exchange Ad Highlights Washington Heights Lots
Real Estate Exchange of Harly and Lampton promotes numerous Washington and Columbian Heights lots in the fashionable west. Listings feature prices around 20 dollars per acre, framed as undervalued opportunities near new Union location with improved train service and pure water. Contact F. P. Mendenhall, owner, for details and openings after November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harly & Lampton
Washington
Columbian Heights
Washington Heights
Alexander 2
Forndsburg
Sands
Early & Lampton
Public notice of executors sale of real estate parcels
PROPOSALS FOR SALE OF WALUN ESTATE under the executor and trustee authority of John Fisher will offer for sale at public auction on Monday October at 4 o clock the described real estate beginning at XC street south 75 feet east from the southwest corner of the square and running east 23 feet north 67 feet and east 28 feet south 87 feet to the place of beginning. One third cash, balance in two equal installments, interest 6 percent semiannually, deed of trust or cash option. Deposit $200 required, sale terms within 15 days or property may be resold at purchaser's risk. Leon Tobriner executor and trustee, Marshalt Place NW Washington DC.
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Prico
Louisiana
Isthat
J. Fisher & CO. (Inc
DoecHeerim
Cor
TH ST
MD Ave
Orn Raatka
Eablagt
Marrich & Motcalf
Donaldson Co., Inc
Brge
Erty
New Union Staton
Mk Health
Hale
myStett
Prigh
Miller-Shoemaker Real-Estate Coy
Tibet
Miller-Shoemaker Real Estate Co
Phone West
Gory
Koone Jnu
Bath
Bay Winnow
Brink
Lincoin Park
Karrick
Metcalp
Marcus
John Fisher
Dercas
D. T
Wasi P
XC Street
Eagh
Balanca
Esso
TERNS
Base Matte
Leon Tobriner
Trustes
Ara Ol
Marshatl Place
Washington, D. c
Sixth Strest
Ellen O'Brian
Washington
Columbi
Tims
Edse
Joseph Atkins
ocle-aBda Ban Birth Street
Legal Notice in Wilcox heirs suit in the District of Columbia
In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Bertha Wilcox et al sue Samuel D. Crittenden Henry B. Stone Nellie Field et al to sell a four hundred and three 4402 square foot lot improved by houses at 0% K Street Northwest Washington DC and apply proceeds to pay creditors of Augustus C. Wilcox deceased their widows dower and heirs share of proceeds. On motion the defendants must appear by October 24 1906 on penalty of default The Washington Post and The Law Reporter to publish notice. Clerk John F Young Deputy Clerk William S. F Lemmon Assistant Clerk Herbert Giely Solicitor for Complainant. 6688-$0mn8 re
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supfremh Court OF the District of Columbia
Bertha . Wilcox
Platatit
Washington, D. C
Procaade
Augustus C. Wilcox
Deceaaad
Thalr
Sald Wiens
Washington Post
Law Reporter
Harry M, Glabaugh
Ghiet
Prac
John F. Young
FL Lemon
Herbert Giey
Rail lines and stations in early Baltimore and New York travel
A fragment describes rail connections and schedules across Baltimore, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and Chicago routes. It lists Pullman and parlor car services, hourly frequencies, various departure and arrival times, and notable city names and endpoints, reflecting a complex network in a historical timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Qhiu
Lmard Station
Thsey
New Jersey
Beadelehia
New Yori Vw Terminal
New York
Pullmag Ferrer
So.m. Buffet
Dino
Putman
Royal United
Dimen
Philadelphia
Puttman Partor
Atlantic
City
Baltimore
Pullman
Chicago
Northwest
de Qimncinnati
Louis Ang Lopisyie
Mhon
Cleveland
Columbus
Wheeling
Winchester
Annapolis
Luray Od Blunton
Frederick
Hagerstown
Complex Rail Schedule Fragment From Early 1900s
A dense timetable lists multiple railroad lines and services including the Southern Railway Chesapeake and Ohio, and Florida Atlantic Coast Line. It details sleeping cars, dining cars, and through coaches between Washington, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and New York with frequent daily departures and special through routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinbarabe
Wad
Nashville Ga
Cline -Edgville
Hicago
Washington
Gnesso and
Clevelai Senneylvania
Baltimore
Harrisbur
Gem
Harrisburg
Tor Chiricage
Coveland
ST. Louis Express
Pullman
St.ouis
Cincinnati
Daly
Western Express
Pittshursh
Chicago
Cleveland
ANC Cinnati Eepress
Pullmen
Barberton
Delle Peetsbergh Bee
Altoona
Pittsburgh
Pacific Express
Toledo
Bexx Press
Buffalo
Emporium
Erie
Rochester
Niagara Falls
Canandaigua
Philadelphia
New York
East
Congressional Limited
Boston
Ted
Annapolis
Popes Creek
Pennsylvania Railroad
Attrret EY
Bawaea
Woo
Bah Tramne
Pascems
Southern Raidway
N. H
Tocal
Warisepburg
Warsreason
Dandlin
Iyatone
Florida
Lim- Med
Caan
Bavannah
Jacksonville
Firstclani
New Orleans
Loval
Harrisonburg
Way
Manassas
Dally
Looss
Wasrenton
Char
Allnpin
Onions
Atimta
Sunaot
Wasulogon
Son
Atlanta
Macon
Birmingham
BP. m Galty
Harbonbure
Charlottesville
Lynchburg
Bluemont
Leeabare
16Th St
St Pa
Avo
Pepprylvania
Pencer
SH Hardwick
WH. Taylor
Brown
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
OLD Dominion Xpress
Virginia
West Virgina
Virgina Hot Springs
Ronceverte
Louisvills
Olnetenatl
Yo- Manapolix
St. Louly
PI O & O. Limited
Slope Opty
Gordonsville
Stranton
Clinton Forge
Covington
Hinton
W Va
Lexington
Louisville
Clacknati
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Joe
Limtad
Cinefunul
Lavryville
Virginia Hot Springs
Lanis
Memphis
Washville
Southwest
Ohio
Pennguissnna Avenue
Atlantic Coast Line
Fla
Cosches
Jackcourile
Tia
Port ‘Tampa
Auguste
New
Charleston
Washineum
D. O. Wiknington
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Pennsylvania Hare
Road Station
GEG
James
Pasenger
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Ellis Island
Metcalf
Thirteenth Street
Messenger
Episcopal Eye, Ear, and Threat Hospital
Dent Oe
the Favayna. Messenger
Episcopal Eye, Bar
Fifteenth Street
E. Oliver Belt
Satterlee
Board of
Lady Tanagers
Walter J. Holmes
Broadway
New York City
Wiliam Gilegler
Holmes
United States
Sete Es
Stors and
Jago Shop
FQ Smith Piano CO
Harness, Robes, &c
Wm, Daw & CO
Blankes
Ana
Ted Rane
Jntery
Alaaring
Taurant
Algerifes H & Sands
Sal
BOA
Bachu
Inter Warner
John Weddegr
Nottingham
Massachusetts Avenue
Wesley Park
American University
Sew Falls
Tait, Omwake & CO
Miller Shoemaker Real Estate .Co
Wand Foot
ACR
Northwest Park
Matteson
Offre
Ofice
Ith
JAS
M. Yore & Son
Karnck & Metcalp
People’s Savings Bank
Cutler Marshall CO
N. Y. Ave
Harold C Lincoln
Mauzger
Shore’s
New York Ave
Stanley Automobile
Fulton R Gordon
Colorado Crag
aoMl
Itty McClellan
Willard
Speedway Stables
Mth
Pops-Waverly Auto
Afico
Fairview Farm
Routa
Rockaway
Enon
Hansa
Sears
FIDE
Poupy
Noor Dupont Circle
Ashburn
Harvard
Pebbleton
Dupont
Lampton
Benedick
St. Aw
Erenesaw
Irving Sts
A. Harding, Inc
Cairo
1St
Aone
Bloomingdale
Collins-Guerry CO
Abethurst
Mlsmere
Hicos
A.rines
Apartmen's
Abe Omar
Swartzell
Martin Brothers
Pa. Ave
St. Nw
Washington Circle
Nwy
Buallé
Nest
Stolle
A. B
Paave, Hw
Denntor Haro
Heyantha
Om Palumbis
Shannon & Lucha
Tei
12Th St
Karrick Metcaly
Hent
Ie Corcoran
HS James
Geben
N.Y, Ave
Actly
Mass Ave
Florida Ave
Welltam Corcoran Hill
1Th ST
Petmansnt
Mags Ave
Wasaington Helahia
Eldes
JAS. M. Yori & Son
Maryland
Young
Real
Willet
Reinecke
Real Emate
Harrison Realty Company
Rawd
Corcoran
MONEX
Lowes! Ries
D.C. Real Estate Security
T Rawlings
Antuston Firs
Beliaing Morey
SH Real Co Ale Company
Enore
South Liz
Jlal
Propertiea
J. D
W. D. Sullivan
Real Estate Exchange
Borure
Frice
Cheverly
Rasy
Dnion Beret
Tariher
F. P. Mendenhall
Connecticut Avenue
Connecticut Ave
Asquara
East Fulton
R. Gordon
Robert E. Heater
Lee Nmm
Washington Hotels
Montrose
Rao
Willer Shoemaker Real Estate Ca
Twooesceem Assenge Service
Tine
Tom
Oelriche & Co
Plymouthcherb
Philadelpela
Loxro
RED Star
White Star
Queenstown
Poo
Borov
Republic
F Street
R. M. Hicks
Bermudian
West Indies
St Thoms
St Groix
St Mitts
Antigua
Dominica
Guadaloupe
Martinique
St. Luci
Barbadoss
Demerara
A. E. Guterbridge & CO
Agis
Quebec
8 Co. Ltd
A. Ahern
Canada
GEO
Mogg
Gato Cunard Line
North River
Liverpool
Vin
Lacanta
Ncony Campania
Ncon
Carmants
Ducania
Maze
Moss
Clark
Frank C
Broadeey
Raves
Hamburg
American Line
N.Y. A Een
Steamboat Company
Fort Monroe
Worton
Newport News
Norfolk
Wruakington
Portsmouth
Alexandria
Fort Mearot
Fort Siftey Av
Old Dominion Steamship Ga
Mercuants Ang Line
Te Steamship
Eral
4Th St. Sictide
Main
St MO Callatan
Mount ‘Vernon
Charles Macalester
Fort Myer
Arlington Falls Church
Atlantic Sity
N. J
Traymore
Atlantic City
Otsan
Traymore Hotel Co
Marquette
Mer
D. A Weiee
Dennis
Atlantis City
W. J. Buzby
Galen Hall
Reed Wrens
Shade
W. T. Baldus
BR. Fisk Elgin
Leatherman
Saas Te Fe
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