Washington Considers Fireproof Films For Theaters
Commissioner Macfarlane and Fire Chief Wagner will study proposals to require all moving picture venues to use fireproof films. Proponents say it would better safeguard thousands of patrons as Washington joins New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago in testing the measure. Movie operators oppose the rule, citing limited availability, higher rents, and questions about performance.
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Macfarlang
Wagner
Washington
Conalder
Fire Department
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Macfarland
Wasner
Moving Picture
Ara
Coal Prices at Top Notch Read Just Now
The annual final advance to coal prices was read yesterday with the winter price set at 125 per ton on September 1. An April dip of 0.25 dollars precedes a May 1 monthly rise of 0.30 dollars until the winter price is restored. Local retailers adjust with the mine owners, and regional freight costs cause varying prices. This year consumers did not buy coal in summer as much as in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Eviction Standstill At Center Market After Court Stay
Center Market Company moved to evict a lunchroom tenant Roy Bowling and his elder brother after a year in the stall. Watchmen and police sealed the booth for eight hours with Roy inside without water while legal action followed. Justice Anderson granted an injunction restoring access as the company planned yard improvements.
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Keaper
Tyshe Anderson
District Supreme Court
Center Market
Roy Bowling
Stalla
Stail
Charles B
Roy
Calladay
Andesson
Local Beer and Grocery Listings Mention Crowley Trade
A fragmented city page notes beer availability at Crowley’s and grocers in Arlington with references to Malt Road schemes, old stock, and a Beief passion for a popular drink. Mentions of a West address and Schneider’s provide unsure names amid garbled text.
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Heariel
Senate
Grocers
Arlington Bottii
Schneider
Ata
Mars
Holiday For Per Diem Workers On Labor Day
The district will grant paid leave to per diem government employees and other day laborers who have worked five consecutive days before Labor Day and will continue through the holiday. Commissioner West urged approval, citing the District appropriation act authorizing paid leave for qualified workers on Labor Day.
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Tucticnt
West
City pool faces shutdown as fund drive continues
Washington officials urge private gifts to keep the bathing beach open beyond September 11 with a $200 target to cover expenses until the new school year. Public demand remains high as letters pour in and plans to extend the season into November gain support from Dr Hudson and Dr Tindall, though no funds have yet arrived.
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Finda
Oftciaia Ia
Went
Tomesday
Washington
Studson
Tha
Offoisia
Willem B. Hudson
Upham Named Delegate to American Mining Congress
Mrs Nelle C Upham of 488 Maryland Avenue Southwest was appointed a delegate to the American Mining Congress meeting in Goldfield Nevada September 27. Upham will attend at her own expense as no district funds are available. She has represented the district at three prior congresses, and a petition from leading mining experts seeks her reappointment.
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Nelle C. Upham
Maryland Avenus Southwest
American Mining Congress
Goldfeld
Nev
Upham
Mle
Commissioner Sees Big School Funds From Tweedale Report
Commissioner Henry L. West says Auditor Tweedale’s figures will aid the board in shaping next year’s estimates. He notes education receives the largest share, with $3,571,030, 26.75 percent, while streets, police, and courts show smaller increases. The report aims to align expenditures with needs and present a budget to Congress.
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Wim
Henry L. West
West
Now Ee
Tweedate
Caminisetower West
Asi
Parka, &c
Woman Sues Southern Railway for Alleged Injuries
Pocahontas Virginia resident Sel Savers, by attorney E Milton Jackson, sues the Southern Railway Company in the District Supreme Court for $10,000. She alleges injuries while riding as a passenger on May 8, 1908, after boarding a sleeping car against her intention to pass to a day coach. A train jerk caused her to be thrown against an unsecured door, which opened and let her fall to the tracks as the train passed.
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The
Southern
Sel Savers
Pocahontes
E Milton Jackson
Supreme Court
Southern Railway Company
Plainiff
Washington
Repairs On Washington Schools Prep For Open
In the capital repairs and improvements sweep eighteen schools with new staircases heating systems and ceilings plus painting flooring and fencing. Washington’s standards contractor Ashford expects completion by opening day 1909 10 with eleven portable schools ready and five more requested. Superintendent Stuart and Education Board Secretary Hinen lead preparations as officials plan seating for a potential record attendance.
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Remais
Washington
Ashford
Capt Jones
Oyster
Board of Education
Stuart
Educa
Harry
Hinen
Money Saving to District Property Clerk Name Only
District property clerk seeks permission to reduce expenses and make small open market purchases. Officials consider streamlined approvals to save funds while ensuring proper oversight and itemized receipts. The move targets office supplies and minor equipment with emphasis on cost effectiveness and accountability.
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Congress
M. ©. Hargrove
Hargrove
Comptroller of the Treasury
Policeman Sued by Wife in Supreme Court Divorce
Clara H Yeugnen through her attorney filed for absolute divorce from Wizard D Vaughan a Washington police officer in District Supreme Court. She cites infidelity and requests restoration of her maiden name Clara AH Heh. Married February 6 19 8 in Rockville MD she left July 2 after discovering acts of infidelity.
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Clara H. Yeugnen
W. Duvall
District Supreme Court
Wizard D. Vaughan
Washington
Clara AH Heh
Mia Vaughan
Vaughan
Rockville
Ahe
Stork Busy as Births Surpass Deaths by Thirty Two
Health Officer Woodward reports for the week ended Saturday August 2 births outnumbered deaths by 32. Total births 137, with 119 white and 18 colored infants. deaths declined. Contagious diseases show a marked decrease, with diphtheria noted among cases.
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Woodward
Health Department of
Calg
Sexys
Ben
Iaat
Findings of commission on Pennsylvania Ave property value
The commission appointed months ago to appraise the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue NW property slated for public space submitted its findings to the District Supreme Court. The group, led by George Truesdell, George W. Swartgell, and H Rozier Dulaney, heard testimony over several months and produced a typewritten page detailing the valuation.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
United States
District Supreme Court
George Truesdell
George W. F Swartigell
H. Rozier Dulaney
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Niagara Falls
Pennsylvania
R. R
Andrews
R. P. Andrews
la ‘Ave
Economy Co-Operative Society
Stornous
Studt
Burchell
N.W. Burchell
F Street
Tor Gan
Fia
Friedlander Bros
Capitol OF
Randle Macs
Capitol
Dugont Circle
Apf
Sowa
M % Realty CO
Tuy St
Top Notch
Lunghroom
Center Market Company
City Bulleting
Crowley's
Altamont
Conger
MEW
Tweedale Report
Traffcc
Supreme Court of the
Cor
Iitself
Hayes
Wallach
Bell
Buchanan
Payne, Douglas
Greenleaf
Congress Heights
Langdon
Reservoir
Burt & Packard
Heywood
Dr. A. Reed
Patent Kid
Colt
Cale
Vici Kid
Robert Berberich
Seventh Street
Bet Land
House & Herrmann
Brewater
Gregay Wook
Fis
Mickory
Sts. N. W
Credil
Clara Vaughan
STORK
Marine Band
U. & Marine Barracks
Woltam H. Santelmann, Lender
August Paexer
Walt
Faust
Hamdresdus
Derk
Judiciary Park
Sonam
Rosaint
Chopinee
Meorttanas
Puceint
Suntelmann
Lampe
Fifteenth
United States Cavalry Band
Fort Myer
George F. Tyrrell
Marek
Martha
Watts
Cnet Atteed
St. George Floréw
Sehnhert
Menchane Mertert - Byerel
Credit Petit & CO
Seventh and
Eye N. W
Gore
Uneu
Warcer
Wacuar
Sats Cure Company
Rochester
Wade Ington
Cringe Albert Amg Sress
Gates & & Rich
Peenle’s di
Worthwest
Esaie
Tre Keeley Gure
Sea Oanes Institute
Cobuartiia
Cers
Tharp
Mein
O'T .Hell's
Aleche
Dee
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