Boiling Water Urged Over New Washington Filtration
Dr William Penn Compton an authority on typhoid warns Washington water must be boiled before use despite the new filtration plant. He says old pipes are likely foul beds harboring bacteria and mud from years of neglect, urging boiling and careful washing of vegetables and salads to curb typhoid amid a claimed rise in cases. An extension of thirty days was granted to Andrew Gleeson for sewer work on New Jersey Avenue and the high level interceptor.
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William Penn Compton
Tha H Street
Washington
Andrew Gleeson
New Jersey Avenue
Man Arrested for Snatching Railroad Ticket at Station
Johnson Dillard, 24, of 344 McLane Ave S W, is charged with stealing a Frederickburg bound railroad ticket from Frank Gouldman at the Pennsylvania station. Gouldman dozed with the ticket in his hand when Dillard allegedly snatched it. detective Berman arrested him yesterday afternoon. Heating slated for this morning at Police Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Dillard
McLane Avenue
Fredericksburg
Frank Gouldman
Pennsylvania Station
De‘tective Berman
Gouldman
Frederickeburg
Virginia City
Dillard
Diliard
Street Seeks 6000 In Damages From Railway Company
Miss Delta P Street a Census Office clerk filed suit in local courts against the Washington Railway and Electric Company for six thousand dollars claiming personal injuries from a February 21 accident at First and D streets northwest. She alleges the brake handle struck her face due to careless action by the motorman, causing a fractured nose and a bruised eyeball with permanent injuries. Attorneys Kappler and Merilint appear for Street.
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Detla P. Street
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Miss Street
First
D Streets
Itme
Kappler & Merilint
Mad Dog on East Capitol Spurs Police Shooting
A suspicious dog guarded a veranda on 1620 East Capitol Street, alarming neighbors. Residents fled as the animal menaced children. Private Houschild shot the animal through the head after J N McIntosh called for police. Uncertain ownership followed as the carcass lay on the porch.
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J. N. McIntosh
East Capitol Street
Houschild
Capitol Street
Third Street Improvements Ordered by Commissioners
Street work set on Third Street between Virginia and southwest streets will be surfaced at a cost of 1700 dollars, charged to the grade crossing elimination appropriation. An allotment of 400 dollars will repair Montejo Avenue northeast between Picrida and Mount Shiver avenues, with new macadam. Brick sidewalks on Maryland Avenue to H Street Northeast are being modeled. About 300 units of repair work will be funded from the improvements and repairs appropriation.
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Third
Neuween Virginia Avenue
Hare
Cosk
Monteilo Avenue
Picrida Avenue
Mount ‘Shiver Avenue
Tats Street
Maryland Avenue
H Streets
District budget allotment approved for 1906 fiscal year
The Commissioners approved the District appropriation act allotting sixty thousand dollars for per diem employees for the fiscal year. Surface division receives 265,000 dollars, sewer 21,000, building 12,000, and water meter installation 1,750. Also, Private George V. John son’s appeal was denied. Terrell, a 25-year-old embezzler suspect, was arrested and released on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aus
Two City Jobs Vacant in Health Department
The Commissioners announced an examination will be held at the Census Office on August 7 to fill two food inspection posts. The vacancies are in the District health department and will be governed by the general rules of the Civil Service Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Genera
Chi Service Commission
Pralen Cream Ad Blends Velvet Smoothness
An old advertisement fragment touts Pralen Tee Cream as a pure smooth cream product. It stresses velvet like texture and describes its use in drug-related contexts as a branding line.
Abattoir Conditions and Cleanliness Questioned Near Columbia Pike
An observer notes the abattoir near Columbia Pike presents odor and sanitation concerns. While some rooms show routine cleaning, the meat storage and rendering areas raise questions about hygiene and health safeguards, with observers highlighting potential risks to travelers and workers alike.
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Haberdashery
Saks
Saka & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Ween
Td Herrn Crouse A
Hlerrmann F & Event
Mattings
Kuppenheimer
I. Grosner
Penna. Ave
N. W
A. Eberly’s Sons
W. Penn Compton
Danger
Virginian
Traction Company
Marador
George V
John
Police Department
Tehyson
Triat
Ashaville
N. C
Rwy
Pullman
Washington & Southwestern Ltd
Philp
A. H. Terrell
Gude
Johnson Cates
New York
Blackistone’s
Reisinger
É St
Chidge Jewel
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Wit Call
C. & P. Telephone CO
12Th St
Rat
Mr. Merchant
Ivesard
Potomac Electric Power Co. Controce Dept
Lath St
Baer
Brerive
Reurich Brewing Go
Maerzen
Senate
Liege
Phowe West
Pees
Rae de
Kerthie
Joe
H. Key Rabarae
D. J. Kaufman
America
D. Jj. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
the Post
Atlantic City
Washington Post
Aate
Chalfonte
Traymore
Brighton
Marlboro
Dennis
Chelsea
Sar
Washington's
Gongern
Naw
Washington and
Virginia
Golden<& Company
Abattoir
Iif
Istib
Columbia
Pike
Imacoeme Prenans
Galden
Gollen & Co
The
Golden Company
Sipon the’ Trust
Maryland
Golden
Witter
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