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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
17
Florists report strong demand for Easter flowers in Washington with abundant supplies of lilies roses azaleas and pansies. Lilies fetch up to 34 a dozen, roses 1 to 5 a dozen, azaleas 2 to 12 per plant, and rhododendrons 2 to 15. Violets are scarce due to weather but floral art remains high with decorative baskets and set pieces rising in popularity.
Seventeen new members join after a Chamber of Commerce meeting as A Lisner leads efforts to form the Washington's Four Hundred Club to raise four thousand dollars for Associated Charities. Ida Green acts secretary and expresses confidence the goal will be met in a few days. Members listed include William H. Saunders Julius Garfinkle Charles W. Bermes Robert N. Harper and others through recent additions.
The Commissioners and the District subcommittee closed a budget session with rapid, satisfactory progress. The Commissioners urged approval of all estimates, arguing District revenues can cover the costs if extraordinary versus current expenditures are clearly distinguished. They stressed large school building funds and fire protection, fire safety, and suburban sewer projects, noting prior shortfalls in Congress amounts. They expect a substantial bill increase when sent back to the House.
The district's mortality report for the week ended April 11 shows 134 deaths versus 126 births, with 7 white and 63 colored deaths and 88 white and 38 colored births. Contagious diseases shifted: diphtheria 18 to 11, scarlet fever down by 1, smallpox up 25 to 40, whooping cough 8 to 103, typhoid 69 to 66, and measles 173 to 168.
Members of G A R Post will lead the funeral for Capt William Harvey Weather Bureau employee who died Tuesday at 212 Pennsylvania avenue Services are set for 2 pm tomorrow at Lees Chapel 332 Pennsylvania avenue with Arlington interment Harvey a Pennsylvania native aged sixty six leaves three daughters Mrs A J Gibson Manila P I Mrs J M Sheffer and Miss Mary Harvey of this city
Senate hearing on Sunday observance bills heard both sides as Johnston and Gamble urged action to relieve clerks and grocers forced to work seven days. Proponents led by Sands and Gibbs cited historic efforts and meat‑shop delivery hours. Opponents including Prescott Colcord Eccles Russel argued constitutional and welfare concerns and noted labor and religious groups’ splits.
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