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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
15
District Health Office disputes horse risk while arguing autos and electric cars spread more disease. Dr Woodward backs horse safety but warns dust and filth from horse traffic may affect public health. auto era blamed for greater danger to city cleanliness and health outcomes.
A delegation from the Ladies Association visited the new Elks Home in Washington Lodge No 15 on Wednesday night. They presented three handsome chairs and a check to furnish a room, with Mrs Maxwell presiding as Ladies Club president. Ernest W Emery, exalted ruler, responded, as a large party of Elks and ladies witnessed the ceremony.
W A McFarland reports 75000 gallons of water wasted daily at Calumna Institute for Dear Wates. Leaking spigots and flush tanks, a swimming pool valve, and a faulty 2 inch supply caused the drain, with 16000 gallons daily diverted to a duck pond. Officials show no effort to fix defects. Dr Edward W Galladet to be contacted.
Reading from Clinton Worcester daily, families starved since march fled to Washington. Two men left MoH Shaire seeking work. typhoid fever tore through a group of 44 in transit. Mrs Moren Smith’s staff aided by Captain Faia Aimer distributed food and clothing, while the Army relief network arranged shelter and movements for the two families back toward Mailkestiarre.
A hearing on a usury bill was held Tuesday morning in the district chamber. The measure, introduced by Senator Gitlinger, seeks to cap interest charges above the prevailing rate and imposes penalties including forfeit of excess interest, fines up to 100 dollars, or imprisonment for violation.
City commissioners approved paving and repairs on Eighth Street Southwest between Weld Street and West Thoroughfare under a sufficient fund. Assistant Engineer Shailea Kernard stated the current balance is $7,000 and urged use for improvements in the southwestern city section.
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