Pennsylvania Railroad Offers Extra Fare Trains to Chicago
Ticket agent at 15th and G streets NW notes extra fare on the Pennsylvania Special and Pennsylvania Limited between Washington and Chicago. The Toronto limited service includes parlor and observation cars, with sleeping accommodations, leaving Woodmen at 4:00 PM and arriving in Chicago after about 20 hours. Pennsylvania Railroad also runs excellent service to New York Boston Buffalo Pittsburgh Cleveland and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pennsylvania
King Dinenge
Washington
Baltymore
Woodmen
Potomac
Pak Wi
Manhattan Limited
I M S Newhold
P&s
Wulangt Noring
Pennsylvania Railroad
Poonasivana Railroad
Haterstein
New York
Boston
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Orem
Authority of Commissioners on Sunday concerts referred to counsel
Police report raises questions about the extent of the commissioners authority to regulate Sunday theater entertainments. The matter, tied to potential Sabbath observance issues, was referred to Corporation Counsel Thomas for decision after Mal Sylvester and Capt George Williams noted growing vaudeville like performances. Regulators argue existing public decency rules, not Sabbath restrictions, may guide any action to curb indecent language or acts.
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Ben
Therm
Thoma
Mal Sylvester
Georgs He Willama
First Precinct
Capt Williams
Masylvester
Ueen
Commiestoners
Weal
Cleaning System in Bank Demonstrated in New Building
National Metropolitan Bank officers and architects showcased a modern sanitary cleaning system in the new building. The Dunn Logke Method ducts all water and dust to the basement sewer, keeping dust and moisture away from occupants amid a demonstration before officials and engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Metropolitan Wall
Nun Nitional Metropolitan Bank
Yexter~ Fay
New York
Officrs
Berry Winship Buried After Fatal Horse Tragedy
Funeral services for Berry Winship killed when thrown from his horse at Intock Creek Perk were held at his late residence and Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev Willem C Alexander of West Street Presbyterian Church led the rites. Pallbearers included William Leetch, Frank Seateh, Fred Lestch, George Easterday, John Lewis, Lawrence Mallery, and Allen Pat Uson. Relatives and friends attended, including members of the Slema Thi fraternity at George Washington University and the Dumbarton Club, of which Winship was a member.
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Berry Win
Ship
Will of Mrs McGaw Questioned in Fraud and Undue Influence Case
Grandson Robert McGaw seeks jury trial to contest probate of Mrs McGaw's August will alleging fraud and undue influence by members of the Women of Missionary Society of Metropolitan Memorial ME Church. He asserts the document disinherited legal heirs and directs estate to fund a memorial in Lima to Mrs McGaw and her husband.
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Mira Alice D Meow
Womans Foreign Missionary Society
Metropolitan Memorial ME Church
Mrs McGaws
Law
Robert McGaw
Uituself
Sila JC Tilton
Ho Fagus
Amelia E Huntley
the Missionary Society
McGaw
Tada
Lima
Moffan
Auditor Files Estimate For County Audit Office
The auditor submitted a $2618 appropriation request for the current fiscal year to the Commissioners. The proposal keeps funding the same as last year, raises Charins Co Wrlsbh’s salary from 1.00 to 180, and appoints Frank Mio Beck to a permanent position after three years of temporary service. An additional permanent clerk is requested to handle added work from new district accounting methods under Treasury regulations.
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Tweedale
Wesdale
Charins Co Wrlsbh
Frank Mio Beck
Treasury Co
Water meter protest heard by district commissioners
A public hearing was held yesterday as a Pythian Temple Association delegation urged reconsideration of a water meter order for fire purposes at the temple, arguing the $190 expense is unnecessary. The commission will revisit the issue and rule soon. The committee included John W Handel, William H Kimberly, Jo Gaspar, and Thomas J Reilly. In a separate action, the district commissioners approved raising pension benefits for Mrs Lena Moore from 20 to 22 dollars monthly. Flowers of rare beauty used for wedding decorations were noted.
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Sioners
Pythian Temple Association
Trua Tens of Pythian Temple
Pythian Temple
John W. Handel Wilam H Kimboerly
Jo Gasaor
Thomas Jt .Reilly
Civil Service Board Sued Over Preliminary Exam Actions
The District Commissioners face an injunction action filed by the civil service board seeking to halt examinations for the Digtnet Poaction. Chief Justice Clabaugh cites United States Cal Servic Commissioners to show cause why the examinations should not be stopped to obtain eligibles for district appointments. The District Commissioners are nominal defendants in the suit, with the petition noting examinations were requested by the District government. The attorney Ruiard J. Fians stated the Commissioners were not informed in the prior statement.
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Justice Clabaugh
John C Black
Henry M. Green
John A
Priiten
Exalaina
Athromey Ruiard
Clabiugh Tin
District Supreme Court
Vesterdat Etter
Beahbin
Siow
Cau
Ude Tin
Sonterasto Court
Leahbin
Bealim
Deal
City Bulletins Police Appointments and Public Works
Police appointments approved by Commissioners for Dranwood School and local beat duties. Special policemen Frank Tawler and William Johnson assigned with playground supervisors and outdoor staff. Street and sewer orders target Rhode Island Avenue Northwest area and K Street to New Jersey Avenue corridor. Local businesses reaffirm ongoing beer bottling partnerships and service notices.
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No Co
Commissionera
Fred Wo Dolley
Wiliam
Gaffany
Frank Tawler
Ant Wilam E Johnson
Dranwood Pulelic School
Etzht
Rhode Islan Avenue
Thirteenth Street
K Street
Tiret Street
New Jersey Avenue
Stolen Watches and Items From Homes and Stores
Police report multiple thefts across the area. A thief entered Mas Molle Carters home on Givter Sis in the early morning and carries off a brass sluice. Capt. Koved notes detectives on the case. Alexander Schelver’s tool chest weighing hundreds of pounds disappeared from 19 Fifth Street Southeast, likely moved by a push cart. Daniel Brewer of 1317 F Street Northwest reported a handbag and pawn tickets stolen from an Interstate Commerce Commission building closet.
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John F Hartham
Molle Carter
Robbenes
F Hattham
Waconsin
Gortiwest
Wilved
Fis
Pollec
Koved
Alexander Schelver
Fifth Street
Behelver
Daniel Brewer
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fj Street
Iin Shah Eee Pheath Tatas
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Hanna Shoes
America
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Wala
Herrmann & Eye Streets
Ateao
Bulletin
Post. Daily
Capitol Street
Hdaey
Maerten
Senate
Ea Rawone
Heurich ‘Brewing Co
Sanitary Paper Bottle Co., Inc
St NW
Washington Post Building
Dr. A. Reed
Comerncr
A. Reep
R. Berberich
N. W
Berry
Will
Alice McGaw
Tweedale Aaka
Conunlscanara
Polce Pension Board
Mra Luea Moore
Gude
Civil Service Board
Massachusetts Avenue
Els
City Bulletins
Martey
Washington Playground Association
Macfair
Wills Harlan
Munson
Inc
Naren
Kodak Sinpliva
Kodak Man
Muddiman & Co
Heurich's
Mmaerzen and Sonate—brewery
Ariington Bottling Company
Uneeda Biscuit
Helrigerstora
Jak
Barber É Ross
Horn Site
F St
Duffy's
Ani Grocers
Nina
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Holiday
Miayer & CO
7Th St. Wlw
Insurance
The
G & P, Tolopeono Co
Castelberg’s
Ani ‘Opheans
Penna. Ave
Randle Highlands
Sarce
Capidl Ag
Stroud Realty Compary
Pleamen's Insurance
Bullaing
Gleematore
Blakes
Ag. Intoa
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street NW
Evans
Henry Evans
Mars
BBC
Victor E. Adler
Ten Percent Clothing House
7Th St. Gor of
Masa Avs
Teres
Red Wee
Geoffre Waliding Potomac
Atlantic
Ta Department
Teachara
Palicomen
Citizens” Loan & Trust CO
Jon Commercial Pank
Dar Post Sy
Laborera
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