When was it published?

July 28, 1885 in National Republican (Washington City

Domestic News July 28, 1885

National Republican (Washington City

Q: What keywords are associated?

Rented District Offices, Morrison Building, Senator Morrill, District Finances, New Building, Office Rents

Washington, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

District commissioners informed Senator Morrill of $5,900 annual rent for offices in Morrison building ($3,600), health/police/telephone offices ($2,200), and attorney's office ($100). They propose a new district building could be paid off in two years without delaying improvements.

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Rented District Offices.-The commissioners have informed Senator Morrill by letter that they pay for rented offices $5,900 per annum, as follows: Morrison building, Four-and-a-half street, $3,600; for those occupied by the health office, police headquarters, and telephone service, $2,200, and for attorney's office, $100. The erection of a new building for District purposes and the present condition of District finances warrant that a District building might be paid for in two years without seriously delaying current improvements.

What sub-type of article is it?

Infrastructure Economic

What keywords are associated?

Rented District Offices Morrison Building Senator Morrill District Finances New Building Office Rents

What entities or persons were involved?

Senator Morrill Commissioners

Where did it happen?

District

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

District

Key Persons

Senator Morrill Commissioners

Outcome

a district building might be paid for in two years without seriously delaying current improvements.

Event Details

The commissioners have informed Senator Morrill by letter that they pay for rented offices $5,900 per annum, as follows: Morrison building, Four-and-a-half street, $3,600; for those occupied by the health office, police headquarters, and telephone service, $2,200, and for attorney's office, $100. The erection of a new building for District purposes and the present condition of District finances warrant that a District building might be paid for in two years without seriously delaying current improvements.