Harbor master urges brighter lights to curb accidents and law violations
In a annual report Commodore J R Sutton urges that all vessels in District waters display bright white lights from sunset to sunrise. The plan covers boats under ten tons and anchored sand macks barges to deter accidents and unlawful activity. He requests emergency funding for ice clearing on the Potomac and repairs to a decaying wharf and office building, plus a payroll rise for himself as harbormaster. He notes increased department activity and enforcement of gambling and game laws.
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Washington Channel
J R Sutton
Macfarland
Commodore Sutton
Potomac
Comynorode Sutton
Stutler Collapses Delaying Street Dept Hearing
The Washington street cleaning chief, Royal Robinson charges of maladministration, collapsed at his desk from general nervous breakdown and is confined to bed with three or four days rest ordered. The hearing before District Commissioners was postponed. George Twohey assumed charge and awaits further instructions as condition improves.
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Royal Robinson
Werner Stutler
Brutler
New Jersey Avenue Northwest
Stutler
George Twohey
Robinson
Swanton
Westport
Twobey
Washington
Donaldson
Stuller
West
Asheville
N.C
Urgent Call to Speed Up H Street Subway Work
District engineers warn that three weeks with virtually no progress on the H Street subway may leave the thoroughfare impassable through winter. Acting Commissioner Harding sent a letter to Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials after Capt. Morrow reported the terminal project. The plan to grade the north side and then excavate the south hinges on faster work, or completion this fall is unlikely.
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H Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Harding
Capt. Morrow
District death rate falls 3 percent in week
During the week ended Saturday the death rate in the District declined 3 percent to 1768 per thousand, matching last year. Deaths from diarrheal diseases fell from forty to twenty one while diphtheria cases rose from eleven to fourteen and typhoid fever increased by nine. Total cases reached 92 versus 189 a year earlier. Births numbered 145 with 92 white and 53 colored.
Ana Costia Bridge Draw Approved By Taft Report
Secretary Taft approves Gen Mackenzie report opposing District Commissioners plan for Ana Costia bridge without a draw. Also notes the rejection of permission for such a drawless span amid a sale ad for half price suits with sizes 33 to 46 and discounted prices from 10.90 to 15.00.
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Taft
Mackenzie
Anacostia Bridge
Commissioners Seek Drawless Bridge to Save Costs
The board argues a river bridge without a draw would ease navigation concerns, with harbor facilities deemed adequate beyond the span. They aim to economize and craft a more aesthetically pleasing bridge than a draw bridge would permit.
War on squatters delayed cases anger officials
District Building officials expressed disappointment as Center Market squatter cases were postponed in Police Court to August 15. Sealer Haskell reported that postponements followed agreements with District prosecuting attorney Pugh, while commissioners vowed continued arrests to curb intrusions by squatters and protect farmers and licensed merchants.
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Sealer of Weights and Measures
Haskell
Pugh
St. Louis
Sinclair
Joseph Bettoni
James Taylor
Morris Pumphrey
Blame for Garbage Blockade Sparks City Debate
The district sees partial improvement in garbage service yet complaints rise to fifty nine as sixty four wagons serve Washington Fertilizer Company routes. Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad mails that it bears no blame, urging the fertilizer firm to deploy more cars to meet summer demand and empty return cycles. Washington Fertilizer reportedly owns eleven garbage tank cars, five of which are needed for daily collection.
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Washington Fertilizer Company
W. D Duke
Richmond, Frederiksburg and Potomac Railroad
Duke
Washington
Cherry Hill
Grace Corcoran seeks custody of Leo Trainor guardian
Grace Corcoran files a petition in the district seeking revocation of Catherine J Burns letters of guardianship for Leo J Trainor and requests to be named guardian. The case follows a warrant alleging abduction and Bond was posted in Jersey City for her appearance in district court. Attorneys Lipscomb and Mitchell represent Corcoran.
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Grace Corcoran
Leo Trainor
Leo J. Trainor
Catherine J Burns
Corcoran
United States
Jersey City
District Supreme Court
New Jersey
Andrew Lipscomb
F. Edoward Mitchell
City Bulletin and Advertisements from Washington
A noisy collage of notices and ads including consumer goods like Fancy Smoked Breasts and Navy Beans, store references to J. T. D. Pyles and Muddiman & Co, Articles of Incorporation for American Newsboys' Company and Washington Bowling Club, and events at Brookland D C with music tableaux and lawn fete running Aug 1 to Aug 6.
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J. T .D. Pyles
American Newsboys’ Company
Harry K. Holmes
Charles McKinly
Albert Hills
Washington and Virginia
St. Anthony Lawn
Brookland
D. C
STOP SALE OF POISONS DOUBT EFFECT ON CRISIS REPORTS
Pharmacists split on tougher drug sale law as District Commissioners note limited penalties for druggists. The impending bill in Congress prompts varied views from druggists on prescriptions for poisons like laudanum and carbolic acid, cocaine and morphine use by physicians, and measures to curb suicides and cocaine habit.
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Wno
Gaisons
Commissioners of Pharmacy
T. BE. Ogram
Thirteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Buffalo
Howard Stevens
Ninth Street
Pennsylvania
Mr. Stevens
Prohibition Landare
T. Butts
Fourth Street
Massachusetts Avenue
J. i. Sadler & Son
Fifth
Fi Streets
The
Modern Drug Company
Seventh Street Northwest
Knights of Columbus excursion aids orphans on August 8
The Knights of Columbus announce an August 8 excursion to fund the order home at 606 EB Street NW and to provide a yearly treat for city orphans. Events include amateur athletic contests, a baseball game, vaudeville acts aboard two river boats, with feeding by local merchants and Capt. Randall supplying River View amusements. Boats depart Washington at 10, 11:30 p.m. and Buap, 8?80, 6:15 and 7:30 p.m.
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Knights of Columbus
Order
EB Street
Capt. Randall
River View
Washington
Buap
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