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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
23
District Commissioners prepare to report on liquor bills in Congress. Individual views show absolute prohibition unlikely, with potential 1000 foot ban from churches affecting about 23 of 517 licensed saloons. A second proposal would raise annual license taxes from 800 to 1600 dollars. Board plans formal action within a week after study of all bills.
District Commissioners forward a draft statute to Senator Gallinger seeking a statute of limitations on refunds of taxes and assessments paid in error. They cite a 1804 act and note Congress’ reluctance to amend old assembly laws, suggesting the new limit would apply even as a separate statute.
A district eight hour day bill, prepared by the District Commissioners with help from the Central Labor Union, was forwarded to Congress. It would allow rejection of proposals from bidders that require laborers to work more than eight hours in a calendar day, except in extraordinary emergencies, and authorize accepting higher bids from compliant bidders.
Mount Nebo Baptist Church used for kindergarten classes faces closure if dampness cannot be removed. Dr William C Woodward health officer and commissioners approve action. North wall dampness deemed unsanitary. report to board of education. Also sewer extension deadline extended for Gummel project to April 10.
The D A R chapters gathered with the Mary Washington Army and Navy chapter contributing. Henry E Davis gave the principal address. Miss Edith Pickering Edna J Sheehy and Mrs S B McDuffie sang. Mrs Isaac R Hitt Jr read Martha Washington's will as a chapter tribute. The annual State conference was announced for April 4 at the New Willard with sessions at 11 a.m. and 2 20 p.m.
Mr. Monsen described a delightful Old Mexico trip with vibrant pictures and humorous anecdotes. He urged Americans to learn more about Mexico, noting its cities beauty and climate and promising Mexico City offers endless sights and experiences.
Yesterday afternoon the Friends School at 1809 I Street held its annual exhibition in the school gymnasium. A large audience watched gymnastic feats by students across grades, including events like running jumps, rope climbing, and relay races with participating names such as Theodore Noyes, Rapley Stona, Stephen Bowers, Gardner Moore, and George King among others.
The adjourned meeting of Congress Street Methodist Protestant Church Georgetown was held with the fourth quarterly conference. Officers elected for the next year include trustees W H Harrison W T Ballard C W Edmonston J B Cathell R T Ballard B H Scott W H Marriott D M Proctor and stewards J E Stake W Selby H C Grimes T J Duvall Stanley Higgins J H Croson J F Clark T W Grimes Frank Cogswell. Delegate W T Ballard alternate T W Grimes. pastor Rev T O Crouse D D recommended for return.
Prominent temperance speakers will assist Frances E. Willard as Lodge No. 241 O G T unveils a portrait of Miss Willard on April 11. Centennial Baptist Church may host the ceremony with speakers including Mrs Don P Hiaine Mrs Clinton Smith Mrs S M Wescott Mrs Lelia Emig and Matthew F E Brien from Connecticut.
The funeral for Dr William T Harban a well known dentist who died Saturday was held yesterday at 11 from the Rochambeau family apartment Rev Benjamin F Ball of Virginia conducted the services Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery Pallbearers included William Dove Edward J Stellwagen Benjamin F Cole Henry W Blount Jr Joseph T Hough Harry C Powers Ashley Leavell and Dr George T Riker
Funeral for Col John Cassels who died Saturday at his home 1907 F Street NW was private with semi military graveside services. Interment followed at Arlington Cemetery with immediate family present. Rev A G B Pierce of St Louis Church presided.
The school board at a special meeting voted to press the District Commissioners to fund emergency repairs after Fire Chief Belt found Potomac and McCormick schools unsafe with 270 damp walls. Capt. Oyster warned other facilities may be equally bad and urged swift action to avoid closures and further cuts by the House Appropriations Committee.
City bulletins report the trial of Grover Cleveland Puller a former jockey postponed to next Monday due to the complaining witness remaining in Emergency Hospital. Also notes various advertisements and local business promotions including Callaghan's Restaurant specials and fictional service notices.
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