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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1906
Page
23
Health officer Woodward criticizes Garfield Hospital for failing to properly isolate contagious patients. He cites erysipelas and whooping cough treated in the same room and notes measles exposure. Calls for investigation and improvement before sending cases there again.
The commissioners authorize diver-inspector John Olsen for up to fifty days to supervise the outlet section of the outfall sewer, with expenses for diver, helper, gear, and travel from Boston to Washington. Several sewer lines along Monroa Street, K Street southeast, and Fifth Street southeast are listed as works completed under federal act approved April 22, 1904.
Disbursing Officer Rogers via Commissioner West urges all district heads to require employees to draw salaries on the 1st and 15th of each month, or at latest the 6th and 20th. Secretary Shaw orders disbursing officers to repay unpaid salaries into the Treasury by the 5th and 20th each month.
Chief Justice Clabaugh granted a divorce to G Milton Thomas from Christabel Thomas on statutory grounds with custody awarded to the father. A cross bill by Sirs. Thomas was dismissed. He dissolved the marriage between Berinda T Overton and Thomas W Overtop. Justice Stafford divided Marcha D Schlosser and Robert F Schlosser on desertion. Schlosser may resume her maiden name Martha D Sweeney amid a code timing note.
A man found on Fourteenth street and Pennsylvania Avenue Sunday night in a drugged state said his name was Robert Smith. He was identified as J. J. Coates, head baggage man at the New Wilary Hotel. Coates had recovered enough to leave the Emergency Hospital and return home on Brightwood Road. Hotel staff said he had worked until 10 o'clock and could not explain the alleged suicide attempt.
Government will advertise for bids on a public convenience station to be built on the government reservation at Thirteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. Estimated cost about 25000 dollars. The station will be underground and similar to Wrench stations. Work on the Center Market station is underway and Colonel Biddle expects both stations to be open by July.
A jumble of shop names and items from various stores listing prices and products. Mentions of ice cream brands, cakes, preserves, flour, mackerel, stove ads, baths, wines, and Easter specials. References to Hartung and Schneider venues, and a spring clothing sales pitch stating quality versus rival prices.
Fire department details for Colon are outlined in a secretary letter to Isthmian Canal Commission. The Colon unit includes 2500 feet of hose 14 hand reels 1 combination wagon 1 chemical engine 1 hook and ladder and 1 quarter size ladder. Chief Belt of Washington Fire Department is thanked for assistance.
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