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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1907
Page
23
A report outlines plans to publish a Washington book addressing a trade secretary issue and to use the work as part of a broader trade campaign. The piece notes strategic aims, potential policy angles, and implications for public discussion.
A Washington booklet issued by the Jamestown Exposition joint committee and local business groups argues for Washington as a premier business and residence center. Compiled by George A Gall, it features essays by notable Washington merchants and outlines the chamber of commerce work, city advantages, and reasons why the capital is ideal for business and living. A similar, more comprehensive volume is planned with parts on recent chamber activities, city advantages, and residence appeal.
A meeting of Washington Chamber of Commerce leaders at Gude Hall backed hiring a secretary at a salary matching the role’s duties and potential to attract new business. The plan, urged by Allan D Albert and endorsed by John L Weaver, faces board review with dissent from Fave. The proposal names William F Gude as unavailable for full-time duties.
One of the nation’s premier New York express trains, No Bot of the Baltimore and Ohio, chosen as the inaugural train from the new Union Station. It is set to depart Sunday at 7 o clock with a large crowd expected to witness the opening. Maj Sylvester toured the station at the request of GW Mar Bn, superintendent of the Washington Terminal Company, to assess crowd control and station staffing. Police will manage crowd flow and determine placement while drivers are watched to prevent exorbitant fares. The Delaware Avenue approach is the busiest route, with many car backs in service due to missing streetcar tracks on station approaches.
In Circuit Court No 1 yesterday Miss Cornelia Corbett pressed claims to paintings bronzes and other ornaments given to her by Ross Turter an artist who testified one painting valued at 500 and others assessed highly Attorneys for Penning argued court sanctioned procedures for Mrs Corbett and related sales proceeds while witness Caroline Corbett appeared briefly and authorship of several letters was denied
Health officer cannot delegate permit power to police for moving dead bodies. Corporation Counsel Thomas says only health department may issue permits. Undertakers' Association urged action. commissioners consider legislation to allow police to issue permits to move bodies, as desired.
Commissioner West orders all motorists to display the new tax tags by November 1 or face arrest. The District has 2590 tags but only about 510 owners have obtained them as 2200 cars remain untagged. Motorcycle tags are being issued in a reduced size due to production delays.
Police commission hears May Sylvester state district police oppose private detective agencies unless proven need. George W Brankenship, attorney for Information, seeks guidance on requirements to open. He claims agency duties will be private, bonds unnecessary, no penalties for violation, and no intent to handle criminal cases or arrest.
District excise board granted renewal for Adolphine Reuter at the FDty Reuter Hotel on Beansylvania Avenue NW amid police protest citing Sunday liquor sales. Protest also filed against James Stevens bar at Eighth and Streets NW. license not yet granted. Also notes a meeting between Capt James O Crater and Engineer Commissioner Morrow over Ke bebeeth School crowding and a proposed relocated frame school near Soldiers' Home. Building Inspector to inspect site.
Reverend John M. Schick protests to city commissioners against plans to erect an automobile repair shop in the alley behind Grace Reformed Church at Fifteenth and North West. The incident follows a dog bite involving B. E. M, a member of the Washington Masonic Grand Lodge, who was bitten by a dog later killed and sent to the Bureau of Animal Industry. The article notes other dogs bitten by Hitchcock’s dog and mentions a related library book discard plan approved by commissioners to donate material to Naval Hospital and Marine Barracks, prompted by chaplain Bayard.
Col James W Powell died in Denver and will be transported to Arlington for funeral services officiated by Captain Perce US A. A widow a daughter married to Capt Hugh Z Applewhits ay and two sons Leighton Powell Ye Bn and Crate Lowell. A Soldiers Alliance banquet is planned by the Colored W C A with speaker Lyman F W Cushing and others at HyHitt House in ourshire-bely street.
Stone and Felifax real estate corp has sold three of seven new houses under construction on Fourth Street Northeast near Massachusetts Avenue. Each two-story with cellar costs 110 cash or 1850 for nonresidents. Union Station completion is expected to boost demand. Carmody plans six more houses.
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