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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1905
Page
4
Saks presents its $2.00 Derbys praised for equal quality to the usual $3.00 grade in felt trim mings and style. Made exclusively for Saks by a leading manufacturer, the fall models come in brim and crown variations with exclusive styles. Each hat is guaranteed with a replacement if the customer is not fully satisfied.
Edward H. Thomas was appointed corporation counsel to replace the late Andrew B. Duvall, with the first assistant post left vacant. The Board cited his proven service and confidence of the commissioners as reasons for promotion, while other candidates including Francis H Stephens and A B Duvall Jr. considered for vacancies.
Electrical engineer Allen Aske submitted annual estimates for the city street department for the fiscal year starting July 1, 1946. Increases are requested for several salaries and for lighting materials to illuminate subways near the new railroad terminal, plus funds to remove old switchboards, trim trees around lamps, and extend street lighting services.
Chief Belt of the fire department reports to the District Commissioners that Washington playhouses are all in full compliance with the law as safeguards for patrons are deemed best and will support the annual licenses sought on November 1 after his inspection of the theaters.
An Anacostia woman asks the city commissioners to standardize a short street now called Pleasant Street and Grant Place to avoid delivery delays. The street naming issue in Anacostia will be discussed in October along with similar local concerns.
The committee on public playgrounds urges Congress to appropriate 50000 to purchase one large plot for a permanent model playground and at least 10000 for equipment and maintenance of outdoor playgrounds. Canon Rudolph notes 7000 spent this season with a 500 deficit and 6000 in subscriptions plus 3100 in donated materials.
The Young People's Union of Zion installed six months of new officers last Sunday evening led by Mark Stearman as chairman and Rose Aaron as vice president. Falk Harmel and Rose Cohen hold secretary roles, with Charles J Stein as treasurer and N. Mazer sergeant-at-arms. trustees include J Leon Arnold Hirsh and Hattie Stein. Charles W London of Baltimore, Southeastern Council of Zionists president, spoke on the Zionist movement and Paul Gordon spoke on the Zionist question. Stearman closed with a detailed address on the topic.
Mrs Anna H Columbus a clerk in the Government Printing Office died by self asphyxiation Monday night. Her body was found by her daughter Mrs Taliaferro at 1338 North Capitol Street. Police said health issues believed to have prompted the death. Funeral planned at North Capitol Street residence with Moses Furniture Sale advertised in nearby line.
School supervisors report a big, 212 percent attendance rise over the past two days. Crowded classrooms and doubled up classes stretch McKinley Manual Training and Normal School facilities. Three new buildings expected to ease overcrowding, with延 six weeks to clear.
Public Printer Ricketts will install seventy two Lanston typesetting machines on the fifth floor to work on the upcoming government annual reports. He says his prior disapproval of the purchase is unrelated to employing the new equipment as government property. A carload of casters arrives today. complete machines soon. Walla probate filings include James Laws, George D Scott, Mary Helen Rowland, Edmund J Lyrch, and Kate C Lynch executrix. Damages sought from Southern Railway in wake of a derailment near Wellington Va. plus local ad for Shaffer's flowers.
Galen B. Green a broker in the Warder Building filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition yesterday showing liabilities of 9301.82 mostly judgments and assets of 115 all exempted. Also includes various local ads and notices referencing groceries feeds and a lunacy hearing date set by Chief Justice Harry M Clabaugh for Friday the 22d inst.
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