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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1907
Page
8
Plans to improve waterfront docks were approved after a conference among harbor business interests and officials. Engineer Douglass noted the original plan was altered per those affected, with wharf lessees retaining substantial space under the new system. Plans will be submitted to Congress, and work begins once an appropriation is secured.
District commissioners will name scientists physicians and bacteriologists to advise on sanitary handling of food. The conference at the Trust Building next Wednesday at 2 pm will include Maj Moran as acting head in Gen O’Reilly’s absence and Surg Gen Wyman’s absence. prominent participants include Dr W C Woodward Dr Shute Dr Davis Dr Walcott Peter Fireman George Farquhar John Thomas James Oyster Gen Wilson Gen Sternberg Dr Koner Dr Reyburn Dr Magruder Dr Johnson Dr Hickling Dr Wiley Dr Melvin Walter Wymen Admiral Rixay Brig Gen O’Reilly Col Smith Firman Horner Oyster Sprigg Keer and others.
Arlington's attorney and a trustee challenged a building inspector's ruling demanding more fire escapes for the five story Hotel Arlington. They argued it is physically impossible for a fire to block all usual exits across 27,528 square feet, given the main iron and cement staircase is practically indestructible and five escapes already exist.
The Washington fire department handled 95 alarms in March, 50 bell and 45 local, with estimated losses of 11 782 and 8 493 respectively, covered by 55 113 and 32 450 insurance, totaling 20 276 loss and 87 565 insurance. Also notes the library bulletin listing March accessions and a Velvet Kind Pleancé ice cream ad.
Fire Chief Bolt orders a thorough probe into a stabbing of a fire department horse at No. no. engine house on March 27. Investigators report inability to identify the assailant. all members deny knowledge. Chief Belt cites late relief and recommends 90 days’ deprivation for Private W H Lockwood.
Washington officials announce plans to abandon the old tidal basin bath and convert nearby fish ponds in the monument grounds into a new bathing beach at Potomac Park. The redesign includes separate areas for children and advanced swimmers, locker facilities for Black patrons, sand dredging to fill the inner basin, and rapid construction of locker houses to open for the upcoming season. The project traces to the 1882 Washington Bathing Beach Association which urged the commissioners to create a public beach.
Building operations in the District for March totaled 1,179,778 with 1,104,382 in improvements distributed across County, Northwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast sections. Repairs totaled 74,890 with allocations in Northwest, County, Southwest, Northwest, and Southeast areas.
Sixteen members of the District fire department were on sick leave in March due to illness or injuries. The list includes Lieut J Hanlon, R W Wright, Lieut J B Lyons, Q O Bailey, G Sauer, W H Lusby, C R Kuhns, R Dickson, J D Alman, A C Rollins, J E H Edwards, J R Steste, L M Carroll, P N Jeffries, A H Chase, and A C Rollins. Some cases are described as dangerous or due to typhoid, rheumatism, or grip.
City bulletins advertise electric portables gag and chandeliers, Schneider bread praised for purity and freshness, Mercantile Saving Society offers a $50 loan on indorsed notes, Great Bear Spring Water Co markets glass bottled water, Red Dragon Seltzer promotes health, Chicago Jewel Gas Range promises easier kitchen work, and C A Muddiman & Co lists new arrivals at 13th and G streets.
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