New York Health Chief Sees Cars Over Horse as Disease Spreaders
District Health Officer Woodward disputes city claims that horses spread disease, arguing autos and electric cars pose greater health risks. He notes dust, feces, and urban pollution as factors, urging responsibility for sanitation and avoiding overblaming horses. The report cites New York figures and cites glanders as a human risk but deems horse transmission rare.
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Wolf Seth
New York Report
Gifts for Elks Home Presented by Ladies’ Association
A delegation from the Ladies’ Association presented Washington Lodge No. 15 with three handsome tokens and a check to furnish a room of the new Elk home in Washington. The presentation occurred during a business meeting attended by about 60 members, presided over by Mrs Maxwell. Ernest W Emery, exalted ruler, responded with thanks as a large group of ladies including Mrs Willam Buckley and Miss Mamie Dunn looked on.
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Yadies’ Club
Ernest W Emery
Willam Buckley
E Henry Buscher
F W Binder
Julia Caldwell
W . Campbell
Mamie Dunn
Maggie Dunn
Frank Tegrns
William Freeman
Samuel Gomners
Sadie Gompele
Ff Gerhold
Frank Hall
F Herrmann
Fouls Hartig
Mass Hoffman
Louie Hoffman
Ireland
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Janelle King
D Kng
J W Lee
Naillie Lee
TL Chea
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Maigr
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Ebhan May
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Waste at Deaf Institute Exposes Major Water Losses
W A McFarland reports 75000 gallons daily loss at Calumna Institute for Dear Wates due to leaks in spigots and flush tanks. A 10600 gallon per day leak from a swimming pool supply remains unfixed while a 16000 gallon per day leak feeds a duck pond. Officials show no plan to remedy. request made to Dr Edward W Galladet of Columbia Institute through the interior department.
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Wates
W A McFarland
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Feells
McFarland
Edward W. Galladet
Columbia Institute
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Starving Families Aided After Wallingford Tragedy
A fragmentary 19th century report describes starving families aided after a disaster near Washington. Two males left MoH Shaire seeking work, typhoid fever affected several as helpers arranged food and clothing from Mrs Moren Smith’s staff. The Army provided aid through local charity networks before sending families toward Mailkestiarre.
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Iness
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Moh Shaire
Mt Wash Neton
Midhanga
Mesonoton
Breunklet
Moren Smiths
Faia Aimer
Snates
Second Street
Hearing on usury bill in District introduced by Senator Gitlinger
A Tuesday morning hearing on a usury measure in the district was led by Senator Gitlinger. The bill aims to curb excessive interest, setting a maximum rate above the amount loaned, with penalties including forfeiture of interest, fines up to 100 dollars, and potential imprisonment for violations.
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Tustrich Banking
Jones and Barry
John Paul Jones
Commodore John Barry
Congress
Secutanes
Obain 2
City Paves Eighth Street Southwest Under Commission Plan
City officials approve funds from a $7,000 balance for improvements on Eighth Street Southwest between Weld Street and a west thoroughfare. Assistant Highway Engineer Shailea Kernard informed the commissioners of the needed work and the fund’s availability, with approval granted for the expenditure.
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Weld Street
Fielal
Shailea Kernard
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