Harbor master urges lights on all vessels to curb accidents
Commodore J R Sutton in his annual report to Commissioners calls for bright white lights from sunset to sunrise on all boats under ten tons and on sand macks barges or anchored vessels to prevent accidents and deter unlawful use. He cites increased harbor activity and enforcement of game and fish laws, requests funds for Potomac ice clearance and $1,000 for critical wharf repairs, plus $4,700 for department expenses and a raise to $1.40 for his salary. He notes twenty years as harbormaster with rising duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Channel
J R Sutton
Macfarland
Commodore Sutton
Potomac
Comynorode Sutton
Stutler in Gollapse Hearing Postponed
Superintendent of the street cleaning department, Royal Robinson charges of maladministration, collapsed at his desk from nervous strain and illness. He is confined to bed with general nervous breakdown and ordered rest. hearing postponed until his health permits. Assistant superintendent George Twohey assumes charge at the District Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Robinson
Werner Stutler
Brutler
New Jersey Avenue Northwest
Stutler
George Twohey
Robinson
Swanton
Westport
Twobey
Washington
Donaldson
Stuller
West
Asheville
N.C
Subway work rush urged to save H Street passability
The District signal an urgent appeal to Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials to hasten subway construction on H Street. With three weeks of little progress, engineers fear the street will be impassable through winter if speed is not increased. Captain Morrow reported to Acting Commissioner Harding, who wrote the appeal after the terminal plan awaited action.
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H Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Harding
Capt. Morrow
District death rate drops 3 percent this week
In the week ending Saturday the District death rate fell 3 percent to 1768 per thousand, matching last year. Diarrheal deaths declined from forty to twenty one, while diphtheria rose from eleven to fourteen and typhoid from zero to nine, totaling 92 cases versus 189 the prior year. Births numbered 145, with 92 white and 53 colored.
Taft approves Mackenzie report on Ana costia bridge draw
Secretary Taft backed Gen Mackenzie’s recommendation against a drawless Ana costia bridge plan. The, District Commissioners proposed no draw but the cabinet rejected that option. A quick action half price suit sale advertises heavy discounts across multiple sizes, promising “money’s worth.”
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Taft
Mackenzie
Anacostia Bridge
Bridge Without Draw Sparks Navigation Debate
Officials argued for a drawless bridge to save costs and enhance aesthetics, while river navigation concerns persisted. Harbor facilities were deemed adequate beyond the proposed span as the Commissioners pressed for permission to omit a draw.
War on squatters delayed as court cases postponed
Disappointed District Building officials reported postponement of over 400 squatter cases at Police Court until August 15. Sealer Haskell cited agreement between defense counsel and District Attorney Pugh. Commissioners ordered new arrests to curb squatters harming farmers, grocers, and licensed sellers on the south side of B street near Center Market.
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Sealer of Weights and Measures
Haskell
Pugh
St. Louis
Sinclair
Joseph Bettoni
James Taylor
Morris Pumphrey
Blame for Garbage Blockade Draws Rail and Fertilizer Company Heat
The city reports improvement in garbage service yet fifty nine complaints are filed at the District building as sixty four wagons operate for the Washington Fertilizer Company. A letter from W D Duke of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railway says the railroad bears no fault but that the fertilizer firm uses too few cars. He notes trains move under variable conditions and urges the company to add cars to meet summer demands. The fertilizer firm allegedly has eleven garbage tank cars, with about five needed to haul away that day’s load.
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Washington Fertilizer Company
W. D Duke
Richmond, Frederiksburg and Potomac Railroad
Duke
Washington
Cherry Hill
Grace Corcoran Seeks Guardian Role for Brother Leo Trainor
Grace Corcoran files petition to revoke Catherine Burns guardianship and appoint herself guardian of Leo J. Trainor, who is in New Jersey custody after a prior warrant alleging abduction. Proceedings target ratification of the New Jersey guardian appointment in the District Supreme Court with attorneys Lipscomb and Mitchell representing Corcoran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Items and Local Business Notes
A mixed item listingCity Bulletin notices including product ads, Articles of Incorporation filings for American Newsboys Company and Washington and Virginia Bowling Club, exhibition of weapons in the Philippine Islands, St Anthony Lawn Fete in Brookland with schedule and fares, and promotional references to Muddiman & Co and local engraving firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Newsboys’ Company
Harry K. Holmes
Charles McKinly
Albert Hills
Washington and Virginia
St. Anthony Lawn
Brookland
D. C
Stop Sale of Poisons Sparks Druggist Debate
Pharmacists split on stricter poison sale laws after district inspectors urge reform. Some argue prescriptions for household remedies deter crime but burden the poor, while others say current laws suffice. Doctors blamed for morphine use, cocaine in catarrhal powders cited as fueling habits. druggists recommend meeting before any bill.
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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 Supports Orphans Event
The Knights of Columbus plan a August 8 excursion to fund the home at 606 EB Street NW and treat city orphans. Activities include athletics, a baseball game, vaudeville on river boats and grounds, with River View amusements donated by Capt. Randall. Boats leave Washington at 10, 11:30 p.m. and Buap 8280 at 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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Hart
Department of the Potomac
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Loeb
Burnett
Inhiyue
William Harrigan
James B. Archer, Jr
John Lewis Smith
Mary Harrigan
James Greenwell
Justice Barnard
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L. Cabell Wiliamson, Sreterday
Frank League
Tadley
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Health Office
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Railroad Company
Brother
City Bulletin
J. T .D. Pyles
Chicago
Jewel
12Th St
Joyce Engraving Company
Star
Philippine Islands
Advertiser
17Th St. Nw
C. A. Muddiman & Co
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Darby Printing Co
Washington, D. C
Rufus H. Darby
Piedmont Printing Co
Atlanta, Ga
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Heurich
Heurich Brewing Co
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Express
Post Business Office
Forest City
Washington Post
Tam
Hubbard Heating CO
F Street
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Yale Laundry
10Th St
New York Ave
Tolman
Resort Information Bureau
Duffy
Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
Burlingtos
Uneeda Biscuit
Burn Gore
Washington Gas Light
10Th St. N. Wie Eee
CORBY
Bowen, Lenox
New Progress
Mayer & CO
John Lucasco
A. M. Brown
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