400000 Club to Boost Washington Population and Industry
The 400000 club proposal aims to publicize the Greater Washington movement by urging every citizen to join and contribute at least one dollar. Funds will fund advertising, with Jamestown Exposition displays offered at 150 dollars per square foot. A publicity committee led by Harry C C Stilee, E M Tilden, and F A Finies will begin immediate work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Washington
Jobbers and Shippers Association
Washington
Harry C C Stilee
M Tilden
Rosslyn
Alexandria
Virginia
Gude
Elf
R P Andremd
Jobbers and Shippers’ Association
The
Jobbers' and Shippers’ Association
American Security and Trust Bulding
Parking sanitary dispute pits health officer against district engineer
Health Officer Woodward and Acting Engineer Commissioner Morrow clash over who must abate nuisances on a street abutting private property. Woodward argues the district owns the parking and must fix the insanitary conditions, while Morrow contends the parking is an appurtenance to abutting property and the owner is responsible. The issue arose after a resident complained of raised sidewalks and standing water on August 12, with Commissioner Macfarland involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
J J Mor Ton
Capt Morrow
Irom Willam Wade
Stert
Macfarland
Morrow
Grocery Firm Fails Under Assignment For Benefit Of Creditors
The Hornstein Grocery Company filed for protection with the recorder of deeds. It operated a grocery and wine business at 605 Ninth Street and west. The firm sold all stock to Sam Solomon for 430 and faced combined assets of 2919.18 with liabilities listed. Attorneys Leon Tohriner and Alexander Wolt were named as assignees, with court approval to grant a $4000 bond and close the matter under judicial direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder of Deeds
Hornstein Grocery Company
Ninth Street
Anthwest
Sam Solomon
Leon Tohriner
Aléxander Wolt Wi
Gound
Beaten man found dazed at Half and N streets
James Carrice, 33, of 1238 Half Street SW, was found dazed and hysterical yesterday morning at Half and N Streets SW. He is in serious condition at Emergency Hospital with swollen eyes and multiple head lacerations. He refused to explain how injuries occurred. Privte Calhaun James ihendachs was jailed for questioning as a possible accomplice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carrice
Half
Carly
Carrice
Prisete
Decrease in Death Rate Signals Health Improvement
Health officer reports for the district show a week end Saturday tally of 57 deaths, down 23 from the prior week and 5 under the year-ago period. Of the deceased, 54 were white and 43 colored. mortality rate 15.6 per 20,000. Main causes include pulmonary consumption, summer diseases, heart disease, and fever. no smallpox cases. births total 8, with 8 white and 27 colored.
Building Permits Inspection Underway in City Districts
Inspector Ashford reviews online permit requests including Jetteraay Tom Mester for reports at 2 IG Street NW and Eleventh Street with Penns Avenue works. Applications list contractors and costs, naming Mrs Aline Galterniay and other residents for related projects and street address works across multiple blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashford
Jetteraay
Tom Mester
IG Street
Fon
Macon & Line
Estinae Shere
Hofmarer
aLillian Ae
Counteet Nortimnent Arcuitert
Porte Sime
Fipes
Four Policemen on Trial Before Commission for Final Action
Four privates facing police law violations were sent to the Commissioners after initial approval by Maj. Sylvester. L R Witt was found guilty of a police manual violation and recommended for a 35 fine and a conduct warning. E L Fletcher, guilty of neglect of duty, urged for a 10 fine. F T Behrens, guilty of absence without leave, recommended a 1 fine. Hackett found guilty of a police manual violation with a fined amount to be set. The commission will act within five days, or return cases to the department if no appeal is filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board
Police
Tria
Maj
Sylvester
Cmef
R Witt
L Fletcher
T Behrens
Hackett
Folicemen
Police Department
Mal Silvester
Burns Mystery Deepens in Carbolic Acid Case
Mrs Dorothy L Williams suffers facial and chest burns after carbolic acid incident. Initial police and husband accounts differ, with Private Delavigne confirming the bottle was knocked from her hand. Williams now agrees that Delavigne’s report was true, states his wife has no recollection, and says she has nervous troubles. Berry Benson, her father, travels to Augusta with Mrs Williams to support her return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steise
Dorothy L. Milliams
Private Delavigne
Berry Benson
el Bryant Street
Delavigne
Willams
Mr .Williams
Mies Benson
Synagogue Dedication Planned for Congrega tion Ohey Shelem
Congregation Ohey Shelem will dedicate its new synagogue at Fifth and Streets NW next Sunday starting at 3 PM and running until completion. Rabbi Leventh al of Philadelphia and Rev Massiansky of New York will speak, Harris Krick will present the key, and a district commissioner may be invited to officiate, followed by a feast after the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohey Shelem
Fifth and Streets
Synagesie
Leventhal
Philadelphia
Massiansky
New York
Harris Krick
Kicked Wife Out of Bed In Divorce Action
Mrs Mabel M Davison petitions the District Supreme Court for a limited divorce from Ferdinand Davison alleging cruelty and threats. She seeks custody of their child during minority while the husband a government clerk denies the claims and says she kicked him from the bed. He allegedly threatened to forcibly take their only child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel M Davison
District Supreme Court
Ferdinand Davison
Ife
Davison
Boy Injured at Public Playground in Washington
A six-year-old boy, son of TA Sheehy, sustained a broken left arm while playing on the public playground at North Capitol and Streets in Washington. He was taken to Sibley Memorial Hospital after the incident. The father complains the playground lacks a director to supervise and prevent crowding and accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymone
TA Sheehy
Tirst
Worth Capliol Ard
Wss
Sibley Memorial Hospital
District repairs and annual report of G B Coleman
G B Coleman submits the District annual report detailing costs of repairs to schools engine houses and police stations for the fiscal year ended July 1. The report covers division by division costs for schools fire department houses and police stations plus labor and materials on hand. Also notes the funeral of Mrs Williams and service details at Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toade
G B Coleman
Commission
Ors
Williams
Marcela Burns Williams
Thirty-fourth Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
Praise for Private Boland at Camp Goodnil
May Sylvester received two communications from the matron praising Police Department service. Private Boland is lauded for constant attendance and instrumental aid in camp security, with suggestions of commendation from the matron. The bulletin also lists local business notices and ad snippets for various stores and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boland
May Sylvester
Camp Goodnil
Atre
Auction Price List for Brass Bed Sets and Frames
The list shows various bed finishes and sizes with prices. Items include green and brass, white and brass, blue and gold, white and gold, white and brass, and all white beds with listed prices ranging from $413 to $1475. Some entries show multiple price points per item.
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Steve
Reo Ari
Saks & Company
Penna Avenue
Seventh Street
Tre Fawily
Sexo
Home Savings Bank 7Th and
Mas. Ave
7Th Stow
Serge’ Woratedt
Fanes
Kuppenhermet
I. Grosner
Pennsylvania Ave
Bal Allghols
A. Eberly
7Th St. NW
National Capital
Hornstein Company
Dorothy L. Williams
Pavate Delavigne
Park
T We Public
Hermann Goeg
Arthur Hermann
Bertha Steinbach
Mills
Steinbach
Hermann
Auotion
Brooklyn NY
J &S
SSS
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
OQ Brewery
Munich
National Capital Brewing Co
Sts.s.e
Chuy Bulletins
Hoyal Hangarian
New Willard
Ape
Wall Paper Ce
Ath St
Schachter’s
Rosenfeld
Frolt
California
Columbia Well Paper Co
Gus Fungen
Muddiman & Go
New Vatold Cafe
Ninth St
Health Department
Chiffo
Fale Frice
FRICE
Adler
Victor E. Adler
Ten Par Cent Clothing House
St. N.W
Herrmannse & Exell
Heurich Brewing Co
Thess
Freir
Maerzen
Senate
Liege
Phone West
Lake George
N. Y
Express
Burchell’s
F Street
the Sunday Post
Rian
EAKO
Tenth ST. N. W
McDougall
Mayer & Co
Seventh St
Johnson Bros
Potomac Electric Power
Neve Pads
Bai
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