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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
6
An old style savings appeal urges readers to set money aside for one year promising absolute safety and a 39 percent return for the privilege of protecting funds. It emphasizes small accounts receive the same care and protection as larger ones and urges disciplined saving to avoid spending every dollar earned.
Ruth D. Havens argues that the public is not fooled by independent collectors but by the public service rules that fail working people. She notes repeated ash collection mishaps, the gate rule, and the high cost of independent service, urging government reform for waste disposal and accountability.
At a meeting in Pythian Temple citizens formed the District of Columbia Protective Association to protest District Commissioners closure of shallow wells. Y Fralse Richard elected president with a slate of officers. Some members urged legal action and removal of commissioners, while others favored conciliation. Maj Sylvester ordered police to caution children from drinking trough water as no law bans it.
Gen Powell’s death prompts action as Daniel G Garges is unofficially named chief clerk of the engineer department with a $3000 yearly raise. EH Helm also to be promoted to the higher salary while remaining confidential secretary to Commissioner Morrow. Delegates to Irrigation Congress named and a memorial resolution adopted. Funeral half mast display ordered for Gen Powell. A New York contractor begins refuse disposal at the district dump with a reclaiming plant planned for later.
A Mrs Maxyre susholvon, one of two missing wives, is due home today after a week away in Baltimore at a relative’s. Walter Nicholson of 619 Pennsylvania Avenue told authorities he received a letter from his wife, while Mrs Blanche St Cistr remains missing from her mother-in-law Mrs Hardy’s Virginia apartment. Police were urged to intensify efforts. Another Washingtonian, Murillo Novak, 87, was found in Burlington, his boyhood home, after he left to visit familiar scenes.
The Georgetown Gas Company hearing before Auditor James G. Payne in District Supreme Court was adjourned to next Tuesday. Witnesses including secretary Robert Middleton testified on the company’s total indebtedness of 67 500 and sole income from gas sales. Payne will resume and rule on relevancy of certain testimony and the company’s right to increase capital stock.
Michael B. Gorman a retired Metropolitan police officer died at his home on Magsachvactts avenue NW after several months illness. Funeral services are set for 9 am tomorrow at St Aloysius Church with interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Survived by five daughters and a son, he had a long career beginning May 18, 188. He was a sergeant, later a clerk at the detection bureau, active in Knights of Columbus and Catholic Knights of America.
A university outing organized by the Sigma Nu Phi fraternity will take place tomorrow at Marshall Hall under their auspices. The program includes dancing and outdoor sports with a special committee ensuring excursionists’ comfort. The steamer Charles Blacaster will handle trips.
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