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Domestic News
January 31, 1898
The Times
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Citizens of Congress Heights met last night, unanimously calling a mass meeting next Tuesday to protest Commissioners Black and Wight's decision hindering rapid transit; endorsed The Times and Commissioner Ross.
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CONGRESS HEIGHTS MEN MEET.
Strong Indorsement of Rapid Transit Plans in Suburban Districts.
The citizens of Congress Heights met last night, and by unanimous resolution a mass meeting was called for next Tuesday to protest against the decision of Commissioners Black and Wight, which temporarily crippled rapid transit for this section.
Resolutions were passed thanking The Times for its work in the interest of rapid transit in the city's suburbs and also indorsing Commissioner Ross, who was referred to as "the grand old man" and the friend of the people.
Strong Indorsement of Rapid Transit Plans in Suburban Districts.
The citizens of Congress Heights met last night, and by unanimous resolution a mass meeting was called for next Tuesday to protest against the decision of Commissioners Black and Wight, which temporarily crippled rapid transit for this section.
Resolutions were passed thanking The Times for its work in the interest of rapid transit in the city's suburbs and also indorsing Commissioner Ross, who was referred to as "the grand old man" and the friend of the people.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Congress Heights Meeting
Rapid Transit
Suburban Districts
Commissioners Decision
Protest Mass Meeting
What entities or persons were involved?
Commissioners Black And Wight
Commissioner Ross
Where did it happen?
Congress Heights
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Congress Heights
Event Date
Last Night
Key Persons
Commissioners Black And Wight
Commissioner Ross
Outcome
unanimous resolution passed calling for mass meeting next tuesday; resolutions thanking the times and endorsing commissioner ross
Event Details
Citizens met and passed resolutions protesting decision of Commissioners Black and Wight that crippled rapid transit; strong endorsement of rapid transit plans in suburban districts