Hit Contract Scheme Faces Chicago Traffic Plan Backlash
Washington Post special correspondent notes Mayor Dunne faces strong opposition from Municipal Ownership League critics who say his contract plan for municipal streetcar operation creates a $25,000,000 anomalous corporation. The league seeks to block the idea as city payroll employees back the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Chicago
Dunne
Municipal Ownership League
United States
Iaver
Prosperity Wave Report From Waco Doctor Says Richer Texas
Waco physician Dr. W B Cole, touring Washington during a vacation, says the prosperity wave claimed by politicians is felt in Texas. He notes farmers, cotton and stock men, manufacturers, and all business classes improving, with Waco especially growing and citizens enjoying better labor returns. He mentions sickness in spring and summer and plans to resume duties after travel.
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Waco
Lone Star State
W. EB. Cole
Tex
Washington
Cole
Lone Star
Commonwealth of the Southwest
Eggs for Republicans at West Chester celebration
West Chester plans a large Republican celebration with ten thousand boiled eggs as a main feature. Chief of Police R. O. Jeffers oversees preparations including meat, mustard, pickles, biscuits and coffee. Delegations from across Chester County and Lancaster's club with the Fourth Regiment band will attend. GD Ramsey appointed about thirty aides for marshal duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Westchester
Chester County
Lancaster City
Crackepublican Club
G. P
Ramsey
Trial Drama Anticipated After Halatead History
Sioux City Journal previews a forthcoming dramatization of the Taggart trial following Murat Halatead's History of the Russo Japanese War, signaling a period of courtroom theater and public intrigue in the local press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Taggart
Murat Halatead
Flat Dwellers Squeezed by Rent Hikes in Manhattan
Special Correspondent reports on sharply rising rents across Manhattan from July to October. Landlords claim increases of 4 to 10 percent in flats and apartments, prompting tenants to seek table boarders or relocate. Some firms report modest 4 percent gains with few vacancies, while others note up to 10 percent hikes and tenants shifting from downtown to Harlem in search of cheaper housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
The
Bronx
Manhattan
Harlem
14Th Street
Sixth Avenue
Best Dressed Men Shop With Wives
A Chicago Tribune analysis of department store male shoppers shows husbands rely on wives for style and morale. Salesmen note wives influence fit and color, often guiding purchases for many occasions. Engaged couples shop together, while some women push for hats and suits to suit their own plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remu
Chicago Tribune
Occa
Champion Beer Drinker Does Eight Gallons in Twenty-Eight Minutes
In Scranton Pennsylvania John Rinker drank eight gallons of beer in twenty eight minutes to claim a world championship on a wager. A crowd watched as a tube was fitted to the barrel after twenty five minutes and he finished the last drow. He then stood at the bar and drank several glasses with little inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Scranton
John Rinker
Rinker
Engine cured deafness hits man at crossing in Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbarre, Pa. sept ? Benjamin Zehner of Ashland near here was driving over a railroad crossing when deaf, his wagon smashed and hurled forty feet into a dirt pile. He later could hear questions from bystanders. Memphis News Scimitar notes an injunction seen by the beef trust as a minor incident of business.
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Wilkesbarre
Benjamin Zehner
Ashland
Memphis-News-Scimitar
Beef Trust
Peblon
For Little Girls May Manton Petticoat Pattern No 4043
Fashion note describes a child’s washable or silk petticoat pattern by May Manton for ages 4 to 11 with four gores and full back. It lists yardage for sizes and the required needlework, plus 10 cent mail order from The Post Fashion Department.
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Fashion Department of the Post
Popular andy smith statesmen friend at the Capitol
Washington correspondent describes Hela W. Smith known as Indy as the Congressional Record Clerk who wields influence with lawmakers. Once a Baltimore messenger, he built a key role in printing and distributing the Record, handling free copies for members and arranging speeches for mailing to constituents.
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Mr. Smith
Baltimore
Washington
Baltimore News
Capitol
Manashington
Hela W. A. Smith
Congressional Record
Smith
Government Printing Office
Andy
Indy
House
Virginia
Congress
Senate
Statuary Hall
Clay
Calhoun
Webster
Lst
John G. Carlisle
Kearns
Utah
Usefulness of fencing for middle age health and skill
The piece argues fencing suits men in retirement age as a healthful, disciplined exercise. It notes younger practice aids precision, while aging limits strength but enhances calm, control, and technique. It cites foil fencing as a demanding but rewarding art, with caution about starting late and the need for proper form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Chronicle
Advertising Is Important News In The Post Paper
Readers of The Post hear that advertising drives attention and sales. Women seek bargains while men search prices, and Washington merchants choose The Post to reach shoppers. The piece argues that a good newspaper is the best advertising medium.
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The
Post
Washington
the Post
Center Market Promotes Cleanliness and Low Prices
The Center Market merchants tout strict sanitary rules and quality goods with competitive prices, urging weekly visits. Local residents Mrs. Oscar Luckett and family return from Atlantic City while ads promote Bord automobile dealers, laundry services, and real estate transfers.
Window Shades Offered In Best Quality Oil Opaque
Best quality oil opaque window shades 60c. Scotch Holland shades and Tac are available. Shades hung free, will call with samples. KleeblatI's lith and h ne.
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Kleeblati
Ford automobile for sale with four passenger capacity
Automobiles for sale listing a 1K4 Ford with capacity for four passengers and a chauffeur. In fine condition, willing to sell at a sacrifice. Call 521 4th St. aw.
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Call
St. Aw
Women Who Save and Your Bank Account Potential
An appeal highlights many women depositors and the benefits of small weekly deposits creating a snug bank account. Emphasis on women saving, with a special department for women at Mat Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Co. 16th and 6th streets. John A Ruovpert transferred property at 232 Seventh Street Southeast to Mary Buhler.
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Mat
Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Co
John A. Ruovpert
Seventh Street
Mary Buhler
McDermott Carriage Company Seen As Local Leader
The John McDermott Carriage Company at 310 Pennsylvania avenue and 309 312 Missouri avenue has long been tied to city growth and preserves its high class, reasonably priced work with modern machinery and skilled labor. George Pumphrey transfers lot 59 square 9H C street southeast to Ida Sangioglio. The Japanese are major tea buyers and tea drinking is praised as curbing alcohol cravings. Burchell (N W) at 19 F street NW advertises wide tea varieties and low prices. The Commissioners order laying 190 feet of inch water main in A street southeast west of Fourteenth Street.
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Mutyer Shrine
Daniel L. Cruke
John A. Watson
William Gleeson
Clarence
Darrow
J. M. Patterson
Charles
Windle
Patterson
Dunne
Bord
Mier Bros
Mount Pleasant
North
Penelope D. Smith
Square
First Street
O Streets
William 8. Diehl
Geo. W. Knox Express Company
Penna. Ave. Nn
George W. Knox
William Knox
G. Vernon Knox
John O. Knox
Washington
Baltimore
Beilers, &c
McDermott Carriage Company
John McDermott Carriage Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Missouri Avenue
George Pumphrey
C Street
Seventh
Eighth Streets
Ida Sangiorgio
Burchell
F Street
Fourteenth Street
Summer Garden
Old Brewery
20Th St
Blanch Clawson
Pennsylvania
Kneown
Astern
United States
Joyce Company
Btar
Joyer Engraving Company
Wayne Automobile shows two cylinder meter car at $800
The Wayne Automobile Company on 75th Street presents a modern two cylinder car priced at $800 claiming it rivals $2,000 models in power and ease of maintenance. Demonstrations are set to prove its actual performance and low repair costs amid a push for sales.
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Wayne Automobile Company
75Th Street
Waugh Church
Old Established Firm Marks Twenty Years in West End
Martin Bros real estate brokers at 1925 Pennsylvania Avenue celebrate twenty years in business. Known for square dealing, they focus on the northwest district with investment property, loans, mortgages and full property management. A large rental department and a fire insurance arm with strong surplus companies underline growth.
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West End
Northwest
Martin Bros
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mone
Second hand Diamond Broker Adverts in Midtown
Miscellaneous notices offer to buy diamonds rubies sapphires emeralds watches and old gold for cash. Local ads seek to purchase second hand goods including furniture carpets and bric a brac with the promise of top cash payments and contacts for antique and jewelry buys.
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Caucate
F. L. Robinson
Middletown
D. C
Baist
H. J
BAMNM
Sth
U Ats
Remarkable Peabody season ends with praise from W J Henderson
The Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore closed a record season with W J Henderson of New York praising its advanced pupils and devoted instructors. Nearly 1,000 pupils enrolled, and the masterworks of contemporary epochs were presented. Other items note local business and residence news, including Joyce Company engravers, East Washington Savings Bank construction, and local advertisements.
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Ervatory of Music
Baltimore
Peabody Conservatory of Music
W. J. Henderson
New York
Henderson
Conservatory
For Sale—Team and Wagon at Coon's Livery Stable
A stylish family team with cream color and silver mane and tail, plus a rubber-tired road wagon and harness, available at Coon's Livery Stable, 627 Gst. Ave. Also offered is a solitaire diamond brooch in pawn for $3, originally cost 283, address Box 41, thin office.
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Coon
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Lewis
Clarence S. Darrow
Chicago City Railway Company
United States Circuit Court
Texas
Design BY
May Manton
Andy Smith
Center Market
Oscar Luckett
Raymond
Oscar, Jr
Regena
Laura
Lula Luckett
Atlantic City
FORD
Manhattan Laundry
Florida Avenue
F. G. Thompson
E Street
New Jersey
John M. Riddell
Randle Park
Methodist Episcopal Church
Carity
Charles 3. Muir
Fifteenth Street
Josephine L. Ryan
J. T. Wilson
Fst
Leprieux
M. J. Ple.t
St. Sw
National Cash Register
Shaffer
William Knabe
East Washington Savings Bank
Third
Fourth Streets
Thomas R. Riley
Naonoma Lynch
Mrs. Tucker
Twelfth
Warts Streets
Roanoke
Lynnside
Virginias
W. L. Lewis
Sweet Springs
W. Va
Hattie Ritchie
St. Peter's Choir
Irene
Mabel Martin
South
J. L. Kerrand
Kerrand
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Oppenheimer’s
Ninth St
New Home Agency
Nordlinger's
Harper's Weekly
Burnsting
Toala
Rale
ST. Bernard
Just
Schmid's Bird Store
44Th ST. Hospital For
Iseasea
Haphive
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