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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1907
Page
8
A spring display showcases master tailors with refined patterns and improved models. Woolen mills deserve credit for progress, while our exhibition clothing pleads its own case. Visit before selecting your spring wear. there is a complete assortment of patterns, colors, and styles to suit all tastes.
At the Maryland Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church the seventy ninth annual session at Rhode Island Avenue Methodist Protestant Church elected Rev. J. M. Sheridan as president and Rev. W. S. Phillips as secretary. Dr. Little noted strong finances, 128920.86 spent on building and church improvements, 2453 conversions and 2178 accessions, with 17 pastors receiving salary increases.
Letters of acceptance from doctors and officials invited by the Commissioners to confer on improving the focal milk supply have been received. A conference date will likely be set by week’s end. Surgeon General O Reilly cannot attend but will name Maj. Charles S. Mazon to act in his stead. Health Officer Woodward clarifies the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service investigation into typhoid fever in the District continues beyond the report. Pharmacy Board Organizes in DC with Frank C. Henry as President, S L Hilton as secretary, and Lewis Flemer as treasurer.
Commissioner West and Senator Gallinger returned from a five day train journey to Mexico City and Parral. They were joined by H H Darneille and explored Don Pedro Alvarado's mining camp and mansion valued at about one million dollars. The group discussed District interests and potential legislation and reported a satisfactory business trip.
Sealer of Weights and Measures Has kell reports uniform use of standard give DOX boxes in ice cream factories and shops in the District. Few dealers with short measures are correcting stock, with another inspection set in two to three weeks. Dairies show standard bottle capacity. Woodhey Lane span to be demolished by order of Commissioners due to bridge obsolescence. fixtures to be sold as junk at public auction. Ice cream advert follows.
Mortality fell slightly from the prior week with 113 total deaths, 49 white and 64 colored. Contagious diseases showed gains in treatment, with 5 new diphtheria cases and 6 discharged, 18 in quarantine, scarlet fever down to 7 new cases with recoveries, typhoid down to 40 cases from 44, and smallpox absent in the district.
William Wallace faced a police court hearing for allegedly assaulting Detective Vansant near Fifth and L streets. The case was continued to today to secure more witnesses as Vansant questioned a group of young men in the area.
Mrs Helen Spencer Mussey submits a suggestion to District Commissioners to name one fall built senior building after Gen John Eaton long serving U S Commissioner of Education. She notes his pivotal role in creating the bureau and building its reputation, plus his work in Porto Rico. The Eaton family wishes to honor him in Washington.
A hearing on the enforcement of the new fire escape law will be given by the Commissionera at the District Building next Monday. The Hotel Men's Association requested the hearing and announcements will be sent to various citizens' associations and other organizations interested in the law.
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