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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
4
The Easter Sunday dress code is detailed with strict fashion laws. Saks showcases Prince Albert frock coats with perfect lines and seasonally appropriate full skirts, plus special silk hats at affordable prices and a full range of neckwear gloves linen and footwear for formal wear.
District Commissioners joined the West Washington Citizens Association in a two hour tour of Conduit, Foxhall, Ridge, and Canal roads to push for lighting and street improvements. They eyed opening Prospect Street to ease traffic toward Great Falls and Montgomery County, and discussed a fire brigade, water mains, and a future W Street link.
The Ter-Centennial Commission, including Taft Shaw Bonaparte and J H Edwards, ruled the 50 004 dollar Jamestown memorial funds will not fund a plain shaft like the Washington Monument. The monument will be about 10 feet high and 2 feet square at the base with Taft and Edwards to pick the site next month.
The bill regulating osteopathy in the District, licensing osteopathic physicians, and penalizing violations was recommended for favorable action by the Commissioners after conferences with supporters. Amendments align the bill with the District medical examination system and the Commissioners’ overall policy on the subject.
Fire chief says a combination chemical engine and hose wagon is urgently needed to replace an antiquated hose carriage in service at No 16 engine house. He advised the commissioners yesterday to solicit bids for the apparatus.
The District Supreme Court appointed commission for square 74 damage claims finished hearings after about a month. Attorneys for District and landowners argued. summaries given. The panel will view the property Tuesday and begin owners’ evidence Wednesday at City Hall room 14. Findings on square 79 expected early next week.
Special Counsel A Leftwich Sinclair filed in the District Supreme Court a motion to ratify a condemnation verdict dated January 12, 1906. The action covers extending Nineteenth Street from Woodley Road to Baltimore Street. Damages awarded totaled 18 802.78 with benefits 17 425.57. The jury consisted of John E Herrell John A Hamilton N H Shed George W Moss FW Pilling Thomas Gordon and John Mitchell.
City bulletins note the postponed opening of Wind Sheetions Reservation public lands in SVynming to August due to a joint Congressional resolution. Rail construction to the reservation is rapidly advancing and expected to finish within a few years. Also includes assorted local ads and notices on groceries, flowers, and services.
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