Pennsylvania Railroad Extra Fare Trains Promote Luxury Service
The Pennsylvania Railroad advertises extra fare premium trains, including the Pennsylvania Special, eight hour run to Chicago, and The Pennsylvania Limited. It touts high grade seating, dining and observation cars, sleeping services, and fast schedules from Washington or Baltimore to Chicago, with returns via the Manhattan Limited. Ticket information available at the New Jersey P&S ED 15th and G streets NW office.
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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 over Sunday theater shows debated by officials
Police and city officials question how far the commissioners can regulate Sunday performances in local theaters. The matter, prompted by reports of vaudeville adjacent concerts, is referred to Corporation Counsel Thomas for a ruling on legal authority and potential public decency regulations.
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Ben
Therm
Thoma
Mal Sylvester
Georgs He Willama
First Precinct
Capt Williams
Masylvester
Ueen
Commiestoners
Weal
Cleaning System in Bank Demonstration at National Metropolitan Building
The National Metropolitan Bank showcased a new sanitary cleaning system as part of its modern building. Officials and architects demonstrated the Dunn Logke Method, which carries used dust, water, and debris to a basement sewer prior to disposal. Government engineers attended the demonstration, noting the absence of dirt and dust and the building’s high sanitary standards.
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National Metropolitan Wall
Nun Nitional Metropolitan Bank
Yexter~ Fay
New York
Officrs
Berry Winship Buried After Horse Accident
Funeral services for Berry Winship, killed when thrown from his horse near Intock Creek Perk, were held at his late residence. Rev Willem C Alexander conducted at 3 PM, burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers included William Leetch and others. attendees included representatives from the Sigma Phi fraternity of George Washington University and the Dumbarton Club, of which Winship was a member.
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Berry Win
Ship
Missionary Society accused in Will Fraud Trial
Robert McGaw, a Brooklyn-based grandson, seeks a jury trial to contest the August 2 will of Mrs. McGaw, claiming undue influence and fraud by the Women of Missionary Society of Metropolitan Memorial ME Church. He asserts the will disinherited legal heirs and left nearly all estate to the society for a memorial in Lima, while alleging the testatrix was of unsound mind and incapable of valid conveyance.
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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
Mofian
Auditor Files Estimate for 1900 District Office
The Auditor presents a $2618 appropriation request to the Commissioners for the fiscal year, stating no increase over last year. He seeks a salary raise for Clerk Mrs. Wrlsbh from $1.00 to 180, and a permanent position for Frank Mio Beck, who has served three years, plus continuation of a temporary clerk due to new bookkeeping regulations.
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Tweedale
Wesdale
Charins Co Wrlsbh
Frank Mio Beck
Treasury Co
Water meter protest heard before district commissioners
A Pythian Temple committee urged review of a water meter installation for fire use costing over 190. They argued the meter is unnecessary. The commissioners will reconsider and decide soon. The protest included John W Handel William H Kimboly Jo Gashor and Thomas J Reilly. District officials also approved raising pension for Mrs Moore widow of a former officer to 20. Flowers for rare beauty are used when Gude has the order for floral decorations for weddings.
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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
Conunlscanara
Polce Pension Board
Mra Luea Moore
Gude
Civil Service Board Sued Over Examinations For Digtnet Positions
Justice Clabaugh cites United States Civil Service Commissioners and district officials to show cause why examinations should not be joined in the suit to prevent use of examinations for eligibles. District Commissioners are defendants in the injunction suit. The action seeks to halt the exams for certain district positions. The case names gen John C Black Henry M. Green and John A Melthranv as nominal defendants.
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Justice Clabaugh
John C Black
Henry M. Green
John A
Exalaina
Athromey Ruiard
Police Appointments and Public Works Noted in City Bulletin
The city commissioners approved new appointments for the police force including special policemen for Dranwood Public School and playground supervisors with pay rates from $2.00 to $2.50 per month, plus orders for sewer and water main projects along Rhode Island Avenue and K Street. The bulletin also lists local advertisers and utility notices, with vendors and contact details for multiple businesses.
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No Co
Commissionera
Fred Wo Dolley
Wiliam
Gaffany
Frank Tawler
Ant Wilam E Johnson
Dranwood Pulelic School
Etzht Inck
Rhode Islan Avenue
Thirteenth Street
K Street
Tiret Street
New Jersey Avenue
Watch and Clock Stolen in Broadside Home Burglary
A burglary reports theft of three brass sluice from Mas Mol's home at 13 Givter Sis. The thief entered through an unlocked front door in the early morning hours while residents were asleep. Capt. Koved and detectives investigated. a police report filed and suspects sought.
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John F Hartham
Molle Carter
Robbenes
F Hattham
Waconsin
Gortiwest
Wilved
Fis
Pollec
Koved
Boechman
I Detectives
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Hanna Shoes
America
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Wala
Herrmann & Eye Streets
Ateao
Bulletin
Post. Daily
North
Capitol Street
Sinhaca
Diettoe
Galt
Maxzland
Wes
Idaey
Maerten
Senate
Heurich ‘Brewing Co. Fo
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
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
Clabiugh Tin
District Supreme Court
Vesterdat Etter
Beahbin
Siow
Cau
Ude Tin
Sonterasto Court
Leahbin
Bealim
Deal
Alexander Schelver
Fifth Street
Behelver
Daniel Brewer
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fj Street
Iin Shah Eee Pheath Tatas
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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