. r ,nw S i - V, . ,t a; tji K " ,' liifli PUBLIC t'LEDGEI-PHII;ADJ3I;PHIA,, WEftSDAX , o, rWtT'W 1020 &WM ' $.' ' ON CITY PROPERTY Seventh Ward Dlstrlot Is Said , to Sholter Many Dlsor .' derly Houses REPORT IS SENT TO MAYOR TnToMlitntlon of city-owned propfr Im "IS the neighborhood of Tenth and ,, Lombard xtreet allowed that vice flour lbfd In thcoc places, nccordlnic to. Dr. R R. Wright, Jr. He was rcqurtted to Investigate condition In this neigh .borhodd by Mayor Moore. The allied dliorderly hoMneii are In the section of Iombard to Rodman, Tenth to Eleventh atreets, according to 'DDoclto?rtR'ht is connected with n mibllcation which is conducted for the welfare of nesroM. He. with pcvcral other residents of the Seventh ward, , complained of conditions In the district, and the InvetlKnUon followed. Councilman Charles B. Hall, leader of the ward In which these houses arc located, said Investigation of these nronertles was a move on the part of the Mnvor to wipe out the Vare power. If vice existed In tho neighborhood men tioned, he declared. It would bo cllml- naDoc'tor Wright has conducted Inves tigations for the State Department of Labor and Industry, and It was through this work that he was asked to make an Inspection for Mayor Moore. He declared complaints of conditions rot only In the elty-owoed block but In the entire neighborhood had been made for years, but nothing has been done to clean It up. .,,.. The houses were bought In October, 1010 to ho torn down for a recreation center. War conditions, high prices and the lack of funds prevented the demolition of the block, it was said at City Hall, katcr, the need for housing prevented the wrecking of the city owned structures. Report Made to Mayor Frank H. Caven. director of public rks, said yesterday that the condi tion in the section was reported to tho Mayor, who Immediately ordered the houses etacuVt' when he was renflBHroblc of finding other MrterJ HI" h in habitants, other Than the disorderly persons, the action was not taken, According to Director Caven. the nature of the houses wo reported to the Mayor by John B. Arthur, former chief of the Bureau of City Property, who at tho same time informed 'Mr. Moore that ho had been making the same report -on conditions "for months. ' However, the report hod not reached the Mayor's dejk. Tho result of the latest report was the Investigation bv the committee headed by Doctor Wright, and a sep arate Investigation by the Mayor, which in reporicu to nave resulted in con firmation of Chief Arthur's statements on conditions. ihe houses are ancient and beyond the hope of repair In most cases. Vir tually all the tenants sublease from those who rent from the city. Most of the bouses are two and three stories, and hold four and Ave families. Rodman street Itself, and an alley known as Naudaln street, are nnrrow and cluttered wlth refuse, barrels and boxes. Most of the houses are ready to fall into tho streets. Doctor Wright in his report to the Mayor noted the in sanitary condition and recommended that the cntlro section be razed. There arc several broken-down mis sion houses In tho block, togother with Jiloccs bearing "saloon" signs and unkmen's warehouses. GAS Soldering FurnacM and Appliances send ron aATALoava L D. Bcrger Co., 59 N. 2d St. I B,n Uarktt HI Ktwton: Uon ff KS TO RECOVER $300,000 IN LIQUOR by Margulls, which led to the raid, was held in $000 ball to await the action of the court. Nobtusky, a drayman In poor circum stances, said Margulls gave him $2 to transport the alcohol. The arrest of Margulls was the third time he had been haled before the court on charges of Illegally releasing whisky. oonn uroney. assistant nroh bit on Max Margulle Wine Freedom at ?"i?r,wnPtfflc'1 h'i " not at. , ilsfled with the action of Commissioner a Fodoral Hearing and Wanto Whisky Back TRUCK DRIVER IS HELD ing Margulls. He said the records In the case Max Margulls, a wholesale liquor dealer, who has been freed of a charge of Illicit sale of liquor, will demand the return of $300,000 worth of liquor seized in hts place last Thursday by federal agents. Margulls was discharged at n hear ing before Unhid States Commissioner) Long In the Federal Building yesterday. At the same time Jacob Nobtusky, who was arrested leading a horse and wagon in which was found a drum of grain alcohol, wild to have been owned Long in releaai he would turn i over to W. W. Hlndman, state director of prohibition. I shall recommend a revocation of his license," declared Crolley. A guard of police Is still being kept over Mar gulis's establishment at 750 South Third street 3. Washington Lome, attorney for Margulls, is expected to petition court touay to invalidate me writ on which the $300,000 worth of liquor was sclted and ask for the return of the same to the owner, as well as the release of tiio police guard, which has been guarding the stuff, day and ulght. since the seizure last week. If Margulls gets his whisky back, it will be the first Belzed liquor so far returned in this city. Mr. Loguo attacked the legal status of the federal agents seizing Margulls's records along with his whisky. The at torney claimed the violation of a regu lation does not constitute a crime. He also Interpreted the Volstead nrt to Implv that a permit holder Is legally entitled to buy and sell liquor, as well as trans port the stuff. No evidence was given at the hearing nrnrlnt Marcu is owned tne nieonoi Nobtusky, when questioned by federal ents last Thursday n oied bv Alorell Is to to a certain address, for which ag P'( said he was em- by Margulls to deliver the stuff n address, lor wnicn no was aid $2. No witnesses were produced by the prohibition officials, however, who would corroborate Nobtusky's statement, Mr. Crolley after the hearing ex pressed disgust with police witnesses, who, he had hoped, would bear out his case, but did not do so, G. A. R. MEETS SEPT. 19-25 Indianapolis Will Be Host for First Time Since 1B&3 Indianapolis, Aug. 25. After a lapse of twenty-noven years Indianapolis will again entertain the annual rnramp ipent of the Grand Army of the Rynib He. For the first time since 1803 the national meeting will be held this year in the Hoosler capital, September 10 to 25. to entertain 100,006 vlMtow. A Mat " homeawmch will accommodate rfiyr more of the Civil War soldiers, is hmm$ compiled. , . ' ' , , , There will be alrpiane rides for ta erans who may retain noma oi (. urorllmn rnurnir. AtitnmohllA trfl ' V1 '"" .....-... --.. .- a - v ' tft courage. have been arranged tor otnera. Hotel headquarters have been as signed to the thirty-three atnte depart-" mcntH of the 0 A. Ri Arrangements for the gathering are being made by a com mittee of 500 business men CS-' The New ackson $L August 1st to August 31st at The PeUebuestratforb Main Floor, Walnut Street Entrance Attendants 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. , Operating their own coach-building plants, the manu facturers of the Jackson Six have excelled in producing bodies of outstanding beauty and individuality. This is conspicuously evident in all models including Tour ing, Sporj;. Sport Touring, Roadster, Sedan and Coupe. Z. S. VERTNER MOTOR SALES CO. .1310 North Fifth Street BELL PHONE, KENSINGTON 58-55 Lt&crfll Dealer Territorv Can Be Secured Bv Adequately Equipped Concerns JACKSON MOTORS CORPORATION S?2' MICniOAX c ffMVhat You Should Know i I About Gasoline I GASOLINE Its source of supply, method of refine ment, quality, price, its proper use in the interests of economy and conservation all of these points and many others that have a vital interest to every user of gasoline are covered in the most interesting manner in the special book, "The Story of Gasoline", that we have just issued for general circulation,, A copy of this booklet can be had, without charge, at any of our Service Stations, or will be sent on request by mail. The information in this booklet will prove valuable to every owner of automobile or truck. ATLANTIC GASOLINE Puts Pep in Your Motor THE ATLANTIC? REFINING COMPANY 1211 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia t The Service Makes Breaks the Car or The finest car ever built cannot withstand the re peated assaults of a care less or incompetent repair service. No car is better than the service back of it. We dispense only guar anteed service here. As to its rigid honesty and effi ciency nearly a thousand "tickled to death" custom ers will gladly testify. Come in and Get Acquainted Phone, Spruce 409 Automobile Repairs Company of Philadelphia, Inc. 229-231 North Twenty-third Street Frae Impaction Senrie Bring vour car here our expert toll! intpiet it and advite lou HIA out charge or obligation. Instruction That Counts Men and Women of today want to learn practical things that can be applied to their work in Commerce and Industry. Courses Conducted by Y. M. C. A. Schools rAre USABLE THOROUGH MODERN Fall Term Commences September 13 Registration Office Now Open A catalogue will be mailed on request giving all courses co n ducted in our schools "- ; School of Commerce and Technical Schools Preparatory School School of Music Accounts and Finance Automobile School Business School Household .Economics T M CA West Building 113 So. 52d Street Central Building 1421 Arch Street North Building 1013 Lehigh Avenue A Great Opportunity Come in and See What You Can Buy With $300 If You Act At Once The Lex-Sedan, at only $300 more than the Lex ington Thorobred Sport model, is one of the great est values ever offered to the motoring public. In view of the general increase in motor car prices, the Lex-Sedan, at its present unraised price, is nothing short of a bargain. IT WILL' be months, if not years, before you can again get such automobile value as this opportunity offers. The Lex-Sedan is partially or wholly convertible. Thousands of owners enthusiastically declare it is the finest and most satisfactory type of closed car. It has all the advantages of the built-up type Yet it is hundreds of pounds lighter, not clumsy and top heavy, but trim, easily handled, and economical of gas and tires. To get this beautiful closed car means a wise investment now and next year you will have the leading style vogue for closed cars. We must be frank, how ever, and warn you not to delay. Only Lexington can offer such value because of manu facturing advantages this company enjoys as a result of close co-operation between body and top builders. We believe you will agree that no other closed car anywhere near the price has a finer appearance. And we are ready to demonstrate that no other car anywhere near the price can excel the Lex-Sedan in the quality of its construction and the fineness of its performance. For only $300 more you can get the highly desirable and fashionable advantages of the closed car if you act at once. With the rainy fall and winter days just ahead, we urge you not to delay. J"r , rf: HhM 1 1 1 M t jlBQ bmFf rfllBEv bt Note hou the top and body merge into one harmonious unit. This big wluc ts possible only because ten factories, specializing in motoi car parts, are closely affiliated uith Lexington. When Lexington designefs origi nated the Lex-Sedan, they solved the closed car problem. They reversed the old order of simple putting a top on the body by building the body for the top. The result has been an un paralleled success. It is perfectly appointed, also. The head lining is of heavy velour, and the upholstery is of soft, Spanish leather. The interior delights the heart of the most fastidious woman. Two features, the Moore Multiple Exhaust Svstem and the T.evi- gasifier, are found on no other car. They increase power but use less gasoline. Many other features are equally notable, such as Anti skid Cable Brake and the 2-Way Head Lamps, that prevent blinding glare. Our allotment of these cars is limited. Avoid disappoint ment. Telephone, write or call upon us at once. (KMgr x rxjflKmmmm MINUTE MAN SIX "Lex -Sedan Week in Philadelphia August 23d to 28th" SALESROOM OPEN EVERY EVENING Lexington Building 851-53 North Broad Street LEXINGTON MOTOR CO. OP PENNA. Retail Sales Department W. A. KUSEK. Indent TSW ""ffSgJ uvAuigiuu luuiur bumpuny, vonnersvuie, jnamna Subsidiary United States Automotive Coloration Wholesale Department J. E. HATCH 'H m 'V"1 . '' :tl 1 'l uJ ra n I n itfi I i"jfc&lP s . .Wmttafti .tfbJliiBtMJki i& v M j2j,V' I V, 1. l, j,Sfi 1W.,''4,, v tmOflfi' v
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