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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
4
President Snow's Humane Society agents crackdown on selling baby chicks as Easter souvenirs. Despite no clear cruelty found, sales have fallen as dealers and parents reconsider. Snow warns enforcement will punish violators and urges kinder treatment of chicks.
The store offers Saks Special Hats at $2 and Karlton Stetson lines at $3.50, with a range of Derbys and Soft Hats in various colors. Karlton blocks are popular this season, including black and gray Derbys and prevailing soft hat shades. Prices emphasize value and variety for men’s headwear.
William B. Turpin testified before the Eleventh Street assessment jury about benefits from the extension. He said abutting lots gained 0 to 3 percent, larger corner lots benefited fully, and overall Sacrament tract near Florida Avenue and Roanoke Street gained about one third. He noted grading and subdivision could affect gains. Herbert W. Porter described past purchases on Whitney Avenue and efforts to shield his properties from assessments. Norman Lansbury, new to real estate, offered no testimony. The jury adjourned to today at 2 pm for further witnesses.
The Commissioners announced yesterday a public hearing Wednesday at 1 o clock on Senator Billinghaughs measure to prohibit gambling betting bookmaking and pool selling in the District of Columbia. The indications are that they will push for an unfavorable report to Congress on the proposed measures.
The Commissioners reported adverse action on FH Rebill Tai to vacate Forty first street between Warren and Yuma Streets. They noted the street was dedicated to public use Feb 2 1896 and has been accepted with areas tax-exempted since then. They oppose closing as essential to river road development and would injure adjacent property interests.
Engineers say the new fire escape law will take time to implement with over 1500 affected structures. Only two inspectors will notify owners, delaying enforcement for up to eight months. Owners may suggest escape locations and designs while two more inspectors await funding.
Building permits issued by Inspector Ashford include James A. Budd for a two story brick dwelling at 2995 Sixth Street Northwest, architect W Sidney Phinney, estimated cost 4500 dollars. Also Yo First M Be Chath of Petworth for ope Biery brick church at Eighth-end Shepherd alreats, architect William J Patoer, builder George G Cough, estimated cost 7500 dollars. Also various local ads for Easter products, ice cream, flowers, and baths appear throughout the bulletin.
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