Greater Washington push bolsters Exposition plans
A Washington civic drive to boost Greater Washington spreads through merchants and citizens. The Florists Club and the Jobbers and Shippers Association back a coordinated push to showcase the capital at the Exposition, with new developments and funding likely as work proceeds.
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Greater
Washington
Vioriste’ Club
Che Morisis
Wil Agster
Geast
Florists
Cub
Jobbers and Shippers' Association
Florists Club
ZPD
Bineklsone Vohereau
Witetete’ Club
Wratington
Joppera
Worhington
Dora
SIM
Fiorists Club
Washington, DC
Greater Washington
Floussis Club
Te Damestogs
Cable
Waraiington
Rarth
Mey
Lyabil
Path
Sulbers
Siippers
American Security and ‘Trust Company
Wess
Virginia
Carolinas
Marsi
Cis
Minor Held For Killing In Accidental Shooting
A jury found a fifteen year old colored boy named Minor responsible for a fatal shooting in Kendvarte Vording when a dispute over a game escalated. He had called another boy to move and the defender fled. a bullet struck the victim in the forehead as he hid behind bushes. The shooter claimed the aim was accidental while hunting a reed bird.
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Euge
Sears
Ins Raroners
Yesvidas
Riki Saunas
Kendvarte
Accidental Death Involving Frank Orum Investigated
Coroners concluded Frank Orum died accidentally and investigators traced a sequence near Washington and Alexandria. Thames Bun, detained by police during the inquiry, was later released as the probe proceeded.
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Frank Orum
Waehhigton
Alexandria
Ally Ware
Thames Bun
Alesandra
Former Employee Charged With Embezzlement At Paper Company
Jerry B McDonnell, a former employee of E Morrison Paper Co, is charged with embezzling funds after allegedly taking money from a till and using it for personal use. Court action follows a delay in proceedings with bail set at collateral.
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Fala
Jerry B McDonall
E Morzisonm
Con Muy
Steaienet
Pole
Taermag Bas
McDonall
Appointed Appraisers Examine Damages From Rail Work
BEW APPRAISERS APPOINTED Gharirs Az Baker George W Moss and George Spransy took the oath of office before Justice Gould Imder. Property holders have one year to file damage claims. The commission opens hearings on grade changes caused by railroad work, starting with the Sisters of the Poor block between H Second and Third streets northeast. A Leftwich Sinclair represents the District, while Catholic sisters are advised by Hamilton Colbert Hamilton.
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Union Station
Sisters of the Poor
A. Leftwich Sinclair
Tenth Annual Meeting of Railway Agents Opens in Washington
United States and Canada railway agents gather for the tenth annual convention at the Riggs House with most delegates in attendance. President Millis presides. open addresses by Commissioner Macfarland and local officials. Delegates and families later tour Washington by automobile and plan a Potomac excursion to Mount Vernon.
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National Association of Railway Agents of
United States
Canada
Riggs House
Vistors
W H Millis
Macfarland
Mille
Hege
Kerr
C. Lemon
J . van Bizenning
Potomac
Mount Vernon
Cty
Ceesion
Guste
Philadelphia
Fire rescues as residents saved from blaze at 201 M Street
Early yesterday morning a blaze at Wolfman’s Grocery, 201 M Street SW, trapped eight people on the second floor. Private James Calhoun of the Fourth precinct alerted others, rescuers formed a coat net to lower a baby and pull Strearman family members to safety. Estimated damage $1000, origin unknown.
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M Street
Parsons
Baldine
Soul
Wolfman’s Grocery
Elisa Stearman
James Calhoun
Mia Stearman
Stearman
Wolfman Junken
Wolfman's
Citizens Protest Lincolny Avenue Narrowing Petition
A petition signed by over residents and property owners was sent to the district commissioners protesting plans to narrow Lincolny Avenue to thirty feet north of R Street. It asks to remove parking spaces and increase roadway width to forty five feet, directing the matter to Engineer Commissioner Biddle for action.
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Nll
Lincolny Avenue
R Street
Biddle
Letterment of Blacks Meet in Park for Colored Community
A petition urges colored residents to attend a trust meeting for betterment of conditions in alleys and nearby localities. The gathering is set for Sunday September 23 at 2 pm at Israel M E Church First and B streets southwest. The organizing committee includes E Rnsingon and Bice wd Setana a ae Boston.
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Israel M_ E
Boston
Headache Remedies Suggested Across Careful Warnings
A dated health note urges readers to diagnose headaches and related symptoms as liver issues and to improve digestion by a nightly pill. The piece is credited to T Lewall in Mesa and uses unusual spellings and a cryptic dosing phrase that omits clear instructions.
Stillings Defends Course At Printery In Controversy
Public Printer Stillings defends management of the Government Printing Office amid suspensions and union tensions. He urges a commission to investigate charges, cites need for higher standards, and signals possible wage legislation to reward skilled work while maintaining productivity.
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Sillings
Wade
Towart
Invite President to Investigate Printery
The Bookbinders' Union executive board at Typographical Temple selected two committee members to seek an official government inquiry into work conditions at the Government Printing Office bindery. Feeney will join the panel, with two names withheld pending assurance of impartiality. The union vows to defend workers unjustly treated while insisting on full investigation before discipline.
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Bookblndsis' Union Rhet
Typographical Temple
Azit
Alman
L Feeney
Bookbinders
Comemittee
Stillings
Stilings
Mme Feeney
Salings
Tanner 5
Ienion
Undertaker Alleges Trade Rivalry In Funeral Suit
David L Stewart, a legally trained undertaker, sues James H Winslow for 223000 alleging unfair competition. He claims Winslow falsely represented Stewart’s incompetence to prevent his funeral business from proceeding, including pressuring Willis Stephens’s relatives to switch arrangements and securing a later funeral after embalming a body. Thomas L. Jones represents Stewart.
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David L Stewart
District Supreme Court
James H Winslow
Isu
Btewart
Winslow
Oak Street
Willis Stephens
Stewart
Stewart Sexys. Winalows
Thomas L. Jones
Widow Receives All Estate in Will of Duluth Clerk
John N McCreery of the Interior Department died recently in Duluth Minnesota and left his entire estate to his widow Loralta W McCreery with 100 dollars to each of his two deceased children. The will dated December 31 18 authorizes her as executrix and praises his wife for industry economy and excellence of havenhold management.
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Loralta
W.mccreery
John N. McCreery
Department of the Interior
Duluth
Ninnleavar
Tims
Thompson Receives Gold Watch From Post Printing Staff
C C Thompson, long serving foreman of The Washington Post composing room, was surprised yesterday when printers and stereotypers presented him with a gold watch and a small token of appreciation for thirteen years of service.
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Washington Post
Foreman Thompson
C C Thompson
Longfellow Street Opened Hopeful Brightwood Park Plan
Brightwood Park Citizens Association urged the District Commissioners to open and grade Longfellow Street from Brightwood Avenue to Fourteenth Street Road and lay fag stones at Seventh and Kennedy intersections. Members considered building a hall for meetings and civic use. A feasibility committee will be formed next week.
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Brightwood Park
lUsact Mots Cluyton
Columbia
William V. Cox
Cox
Joseph KR Keene
Keene
W. W. Black
Protest Board Action At Street High Meet In Galbrant Church
Patrons of Street High School gathered at Galbrant A Moe Church to protest the board of education’s removal of Mr A J Cooper as principal. Speakers including Revs Carrothers Lane Mabrs Lee Barton Rattley Jarvin and Dr Norwood urged action and funds for Mrs Cooper’s defense as the case may go to court to test the board’s authority without a hearing.
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Mrs Copper
Rei S EL Carrothers
Charles E. Lane
Mabrs
F. D Lee
F E Barton
John BR. Rattley
Willam
Jarvin
J, O Norwood
Vacation ends as city schools reopen with cheers and quizzes
Thousands of pupils return to Washington's public schools amid vaccination checks and oath retakings for teachers. Franklin School buzzes with activity as Normal No. 1 opens with 122 students. Western High sees Swartzell rumors falter while new principal Small wins support. Mrs. Cooper denied entry at M Street. Joseph Keane's rejuvenation shocks patrons as leadership reshuffles unfold.
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Franklin
Clonm
Fatty
United States
John Demaine
W. 2
Smith
Washington
Lzh
Ngaime
Elevators Break Down and Public Inconvenience Cited
A report notes repeated elevator failures at a city building causing public inconvenience. Waldo Hibbs, secretary to Commissioner Mack Tavland, oversees the situation with potential uprisings toward new cars. The move to a new police facility is mentioned amid ongoing inquiries and British claims involving the heirs of Santiago McManus and related interests at Caracas.
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Nydragna
Monteipat
Tess
Waldo Hibbs
Mack Tavland
Com
Paliee
Paymaster General Lyon honored with tributes and decor
Tributes to Gen Sufi Lyon, Paymaster General of the Army, described as generous and decorated with flowers. A silver loving cup was presented by friends, with a ceremonial gathering and tender words from army and department staff. The notice also advertises Wilson and Myers auction sale of new furniture and home furnishings, including garnishes, rugs, and clothing.
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Sufi Lyon
Calvert
Anti
Alflings
Wilson & Myers
Bom
Health officer cites useless penalties in sanitation cases
Health Officer Woodward charges that penalties are ineffective as police court releases or lets offenders post personal bonds with no remedy for sanitation failures. He asks Commissioners to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel Thomas for action, citing an inspector’s recent case at 1238 M Street NW where a bond was given but conditions remained uncorrected. The commissioners directed corporate counsel to render an opinion on the issue.
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Woodward
Health oMeer
Thomas
Isabella Francia
M Street
Jn Anector
M Strent
Honda
Weather bulletin reports Atlantic coastal storm potential
Weather conditions from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau describe a small diameter disturbance near Wilmington North Carolina moving toward southern Georgia and inland toward the Mississippi Valley. Winds around 52 mph. Forecast calls for inland motion with limited impact on the Atlantic coast and varying temperatures across regions.
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US Dept.of Agriculturs—Weather Bureau
Washington
Wo -Nington
Georgia
Carolina
Atlantic
Atlantic State
Tennessee
Virginia
Missionipp Valley
Arkansas
Texas
Rocky Mountain
Miscouri
Timoteaipp
New England
West Gulf
Grand Banks
Fire Chiefs Convention trip approved for Dallas event
William Bell head of the district fire department was authorized by the Commissioners to attend the International Association of Fire Chiefs and Engineers convention in Dallas Texas from October 9 through 12. They approved travel expenses and related costs for the deputy and department representatives.
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William Bell
International Assection of
Dalkes
Tex
Elushe
Apenas
Clark Named Assistant Solicitor in State Department
J Reuben Clark of Utah was yesterday appointed assistant solicitor of the Department of State, succeeding Frederck Vandyne of New York. Clark is a Columbia graduate and comes highly recommended, as Vandyne has been practically incapacitated for duty for eight months due to illness.
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Clark
J. Reuben Clark
Utah
Department of State
Frederck Vandyne
New York
Columbia Loeiversitz
Fr Vandyne
Auty
Petlres
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Stila
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Still Ines
Tera
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Undertaker
LAW
John L. McCreery
Brightwood Park Citizens’ Association
Longfellow Street
Cox and Keene
J. L. Harmon
J. 0. Harmon
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Washington, D. C
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Washington Wartrooms
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Independent Steamboat and Barge Company
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American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Avenue
Charles J. Bell
Steinway
Droop Sons CO
Ps. Ave
W. W
Hebberd
Butte
Geo
E. Hebbard
Modern Tailor
6Th Street
Wilkens Sheiry
Wilkens-Sheiry Printing CO
E Streets
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St
Maiori
Rioja
Alfonso
Paris
Ostansble
Christian Xander
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