Washington Considers Fireproof Films for Theaters
Commissioner Macfarland and Chief Wagner weigh requiring fireproof films in moving picture machines to protect patrons. Proponents note safety gains seen in New York Philadelphia and Chicago, while theater owners oppose due to cost and limited availability of fireproof options.
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Macfarlang
Wagner
Washington
Conalder
Fire Department
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Macfarland
Wasner
Moving Picture
Ara
Coal prices at top notch this year
The annual final advance to coal prices was read yesterday with September 1 marking the winter price of 12.5 per ton. A May 1 monthly rise of 30 cents follows an April dip, regulated by mine owners. local retailers adjust accordingly. Prices vary by region due to freight costs, with New York продаж higher. The summer price reduction aimed to spur bulk purchases, but consumers did not take full advantage this year.
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New York
Washington
Lunchroom Evicted At Center Market Becomes Court Drama
Center Market Company seizes the lunchroom run by Roy Bowling and his elder brother after lease expiry. Eight hours pass with Roy inside against heavy boards and spikes. Justice Andesson grants an injunction halting eviction and freeing the prisoner, as the market cites yard improvements.
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Keaper
Tyshe Anderson
District Supreme Court
Center Market
Roy Bowling
Stalla
Stail
Charles B
Roy
Calladay
Andesson
Crowley's Arlington Bottled Beer Availability
City bulleting notes that rye and beer can be found at grocers and Arlington Bottli Eat Bip Sida, with a call to try Schneider's Ata Malt road. Mentions very old ice and a favorite beverage for everyone, promising a delicious, clean experience and a cook who may not think.
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Heariel
Senate
Grocers
Arlington Bottii
Schneider
Ata
Mars
Holiday For Per Diem Workers In District
Per diem government workers and day laborers in the District, employed five consecutive days before Labor Day and continuing after, may receive paid absence. Commissioner West urged the action, citing the District appropriation act for 1909 authorizing paid leave on Labor Day.
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Tucticnt
West
Washington pool appeals for funds to stay open until football season
Washington officials urge private donations to keep the bathing beach open beyond September 11 amid insufficient appropriations. A $200 target would cover expenses through the start of the school year, while plans to extend to mid November include heated water. Public interest from football fans and many children grows as inquiries pour in.
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Finda
Oftciaia Ia
Went
Tomesday
Washington
Studson
Tha
Offoisia
Willem B. Hudson
Upham Delegated to American Mining Congress
Mrs Nelle C Upham of 488 Maryland Avenue Southwest was named a delegate to the American Mining Congress to meet in Goldfield Nevada on September 27. She will attend at her own expense as no district funds are available. Upham has represented the district at the annual congress three times before and a petition from leading mining experts asks for her reappointment.
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Nelle C. Upham
Maryland Avenus Southwest
American Mining Congress
Goldfeld
Nev
Upham
Mle
Traffcc
Supreme Court of
Congress
Iitself
Big Sum for Schools Discusses Tweedale Report
Commissioner Henry L. West endorses Auditor Tweedale’s figures to help the Board set next year’s estimates. He notes rising costs in fire, police, courts, and other services while schools receive the largest share of increases, with education at 3,571,030 dollars.
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Wim
Henry L. West
West
Now Ee
Tweedate
Auditory
Caminisetower West
Asi
Parka, &c
Woman Sues Southern Railway Over Alleged Train Injury
Sel Savers of Pocahontas Virginia, by attorney E Milton Jackson, sues the Southern Railway Company in the District Supreme Court for $10,000 alleging injuries from a May 8 1908 ride. She booked a first class ticket then boarded a sleeping car as directed, fell when a door failed to close, and was thrown to the tracks as the train jerked forward.
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The
Southern
Sel Savers
Pocahontes
E Milton Jackson
Supreme Court
Southern Railway Company
Plainiff
Washington
Repairs on Washington Schools Readied for Opening
Repairs in eighteen schools include fireproof staircases and renovated plumbing in ten schools, with new ceilings, heating upgrades, and door checks. Over 60,000 feet of flooring, 5,000 feet of fencing, and extensive painting and plaster work accompany yard improvements as the Municipal Architect expects completion by opening day. Portable schools and a five more are on order as Washington braces for a larger than ever opening.
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Remais
Washington
Ashford
Capt Jones
Oyster
Board of Education
Stuart
Educa
Harry
Hinen
Money saving to district property clerk seeks open market buys
The district property clerk requests authorization to perform small purchases in the open market as a cost saving measure. The move aims to streamline acquisitions and reduce formal bidding for low value items.
POLICEMAN SUED BY WIFE IN DIVORCE SUIT
Clara H Yeugnen files for absolute divorce from Wizard D Vaughan a Washington police officer alleging infidelity. Vaughan formerly married in Rockville Maryland February 6 1981 she left July 2 last citing acts of adultery. Vaughan seeks to retain his maiden name Clara Heh Mia Vaughan. Estate note: Philip P Faunce will leaves entire estate to Mildred A Faunce executrix. It mentions District commissioners seeking authority to exchange old typewriters and machines for new ones and to buy small coal without bids.
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Clara H. Yeugnen
W. Duvall
District Supreme Court
Wizard D. Vaughan
Washington
Clara AH Heh
Mia Vaughan
Vaughan
Rockville
Ahe
Congress
M. ©. Hargrove
Hargrove
Comptroller of the Treasury
Births Outnumber Deaths in Week Ended August 2
Health Officer Woodward reports 137 births for the week ending Saturday, with 119 in the city, 19 in the suburbs, and a continued rise in births. The tally shows 9 fewer cases of contagious diseases, and diphtheria declined to seven, while races among births included whites and colored.
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Woodward
Health Department of
Calg
Sexys
Ben
Iaat
Commission findings on South Pennsylvania Ave property value
The commission appointed months ago to assess the value of the property on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, slated for conversion into public space, submitted its findings to the District Supreme Court today. The panel, headed by George Truesdell, George W. Swartigell, and H. Rozier Dulaney, heard testimony over several months and produced a one page typed report detailing property value.
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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
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
Cobuartia
He "Cers
Tharp
Mein
Aleche
Dee
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