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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1907
Page
15
In Washington, a trade secretary issue surfaces as discussions unfold around a new book and its potential impact on a planned campaign. Key figures weigh strategy, messaging, and potential policy angles to shape a broader trade agenda.
A Washington pamphlet published by the Jamestown Exposition joint committee and business groups promotes Washington as a national capital center for business and residence. Contributors include Arthur Moses Milton Alles Robert Herper and Chimes Semmes. The guide outlines chamber work, Washington advantages, and reasons the city is an ideal residence center.
A Washington Chamber of Commerce meeting endorsed hiring a secretary at a salary fitting the office and aims to secure full-time, ongoing work. The proposal, supported by Allan D Albert and John L Weaver, cites duties, outreach, and workload large enough to require dedicated leadership.
One of the finest New York express trains, No Bot of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, chosen as the regular to depart at 7 o clock Sunday morning from the new Union Station. A large crowd of railroad officials and sightseers expected to attend. Maj Sylvester led a pre opening inspection at the request of GW Mar Bn, superintendent of the Washington Terminal Company. The Delaware Avenue approach likely to see the heaviest traffic with many streetcar routes unmet by tracks, prompting a large police presence to enforce reasonable fares and prevent extortion.
In Circuit Court No 1 yesterday Ross Turter testified about paintings bronzes and other ornaments given by him to Miss Cornelia Corbett as gifts. The court authorized Valuations for Mrs Corbett and the sale of items to settle accounts. Caroline Corbett testified briefly while efforts to identify authorship of letters concerning the property failed.
Health officer cannot delegate permit authority for removing corpses to police sergeants. Corporation Counsel states police may issue permits, but health department control remains. Commissioners plan to seek legislation to enable undertakers to move bodies without extra trips.
Commissioner West orders all motorists to display the new license tag from November 1 or face arrest. District has 2590 tags, 2200 cars in the area, only 510 owners have obtained tags. Motor cycle tags are smaller than the standard size, with delays noted in production.
Police oppose granting a private detective agency license to attorney George W Brankenship. May Sylvester states the district police disfavor private agencies unless necessity is shown and cites a law amendment to this effect. Brankenship argues his work would be purely private with no bond penalty and no intent to handle criminal cases or arrest.
Police protest renewals for two bars. Adolphine Reuter's license granted at Fifty Reuter Hotel. police allege liquor sold on Sunday. James Stevens's renewal opposed. no decision yet. Education board discusses KeBeth School relocation and inspection of a temporary portable building near Soldiers' Home.
Grace Reformed Church in Northwest Washington faces opposition from Pastor John M. Schick to a proposed automobile repair shop in the alley behind the church. The plan prompted complaints to the Commissioners over safety and noise, while a related incident saw B. E. Hitchcock bitten by a dog that was later euthanized and sent for rabies tests.
Col James W Powell dies in Denver and his funeral arrangements are announced in Arlington. He will be buried after arriving by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at 1 41 pm. The services will be officiated by Chaplain Perce US A. Powell leaves a widow and daughter, married to Capt Hugh Z Applewhits with two sons. A banquet and union soldier alliance events follow, including a Colored Young Women’s Christian Association committee planning the annual banquet at Hyhitt House.
J M Carmody buys three of seven new two story houses on Fourth Street NE near Massachusetts Ave with options for six more as Union Station completion boosts demand. The ad notes a theater nearby and various local business lines, while other items mention police activity, mining stock pitches, and reminders of local services.
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