Harbor Master Urges Night Lights for All District Vessels
Commodore Sutton in his annual report to the Commissioners urges that all vessels small and large display bright white lights from sunset to sunrise in District waters. He cites recent Washington channel accident losses and says lighting will cut accidents and deter unlawful acts. He seeks funding for ice clearing on the Potomac and for emergency and wharf repairs, plus higher pay for the harbormaster as duties have grown.
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Washington Channel
J R Sutton
Macfarland
Commodore Sutton
Potomac
Comynorode Sutton
Stutler Collapses. Hearing in Gollapse Delayed
Superintendent of the Street Cleaning Department, Royal Robinson’s charges of maladministration, suffered a general nervous breakdown and is confined at home. The District Commissioners postponed the examination as Stutler’s health requires quiet for several days. Assistant Superintendent George Twohey assumes office duties while awaiting Stutler’s recovery and the next hearing date.
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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
Subway Work Haste Urged By District Engineers
Fear that delays on the H Street subway will make the main thoroughfare impassable this winter prompts Acting Commissioner Harding to urge swift action. In three weeks little progress has been reported. Capt. Morrow and the terminal team cited the lack of work on the north side as a reason the project may miss its fall completion if speed does not increase.
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H Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Harding
Capt. Morrow
T. BE. Ogram
Thirteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Buffalo
Howard Stevens
Ninth Street
Pennsylvania
Duffy
Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
Death rate decline and disease shifts in District week
During the week ended Saturday the death rate in the District declined 3 percent to 1768 per thousand, matching last year’s level. Diarrheal deaths halved from 40 to 21, while diphtheria rose from 11 to 14 and typhoid fever rose by nine. Total cases reach 92 versus 189 last year. Births total 145, with 92 white and 53 colored.
Taft approves Mackenzie report on bridge with draw
Secretary Taft endorsed Gen Mackenzie’s recommendation opposing the Ana costia bridge plan without a draw. The decision blocks the district’s proposed no-draw design and signals a drawn bridge requirement. Also notes a quick action half price suit sale with prices from ten ninety to thirty dollars and money’s worth returned.
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Taft
Mackenzie
Anacostia Bridge
Commissioners Seek Drawless Bridge to Save Costs and Beautify River Route
The Commissioners argue a bridge without a draw would avoid hindering river navigation and cost less, while harbor facilities remain adequate beyond the bridge. They frame the request as a bid to economize and create a more attractive structure than a drawbridge could allow.
War on Squatters Delayed Cases Upset Officials
District Building officials voiced disappointment as 400 plus alleged squatters’ cases at Center Market were postponed in Police Court to August 15. Sealer Haskell cited agreement between defense counsel and District Attorney Pugh. New arrests ordered to curb squatter trespass harming farmers, licensed grocers, and public health.
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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
Complaints total fifty nine as Washington Fertilizer Company routes cover sixty four wagons. Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad argues it bears no blame, urging more cars from the fertilizer firm. Duke notes trains moving under constraints, seeks extra cars to meet summer demand.
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Washington Fertilizer Company
W. D Duke
Richmond, Frederiksburg and Potomac Railroad
Duke
Washington
Cherry Hill
Grace Corcoran Seeks Guardian of Brother Leo Trainor
Grace Corcoran files to revoke Catherine J Burns letters of guardianship and to be appointed Leo J. Trainor guardian. The petition follows a warrant charging abducting the boy and relates to prior New Jersey guardianship rulings. Andrew Lipscomb and F Edoward 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 Advertiser Merged Listings
Local notice page lists diverse items from stores in Chicago and Washington including Fancy Smoked Breasts Lite and Navy Beans with 614cat Aug B at Pyles 7 stores. Also mentions Articles of Incorporation for American Newsboys Company and Washington Virginia Bowling Club, plus event notices for St Anthony Lawn Fete at Brookland with schedule and fare.
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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 Won't End Personal Crises Says Druggists
Druggists split on stricter sale laws urging Congressional bill. Some oppose, citing hardship for the poor to obtain remedies like laudanum or carbolic acid. Others push limits, noting cocaine in catarrhal powders fuels addiction and physicians misuse morphine. Several retailers demand a meeting before supporting any measure while warning current rules fail to deter self harm.
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Gaisons
Commissioners of Pharmacy
Mr. Stevens
Prohibition Landare
T. Butts
Fourth Street
Massachusetts Avenue
J. i. Sadler & Son
Fifth
Fi Streets
The
Modern Drug Company
Seventh Street Northwest
Excursion and Sports for Orphans by Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus annual excursion on August 8 funds the home at 606 EB Street NW and treats city orphans. Events include athletic contests, a baseball game, and vaudeville on boat and grounds. Merchants fund meals. Capt Randall provides River View amusements. two boats avoid crowding with departures from Washington at 10, 11:30 p.m., and 6:15, 7:30 p.m.
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Knights of Columbus
Order
EB Street
Capt. Randall
River View
Washington
Buap
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Saks & Company
Seventh St
ADLER
Mass
Ave
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
7Th St
Civil Service
Abraham Hart
Roosevelt
Government Printing Office
Hart
Department of the Potomac
G Aa
Loeb
Burnett
Rhye
William Harrigan
James B. Archer, Jr
John Lewis Smith
Mary Harrigan
James Greenwell
Justice Barnard
James 8. Smith
Nexr
War Department
Hannah BE. League
L. Cabell Wiliamson, Sreterday
Frank League
Tadley
Stutler IN Gollapse
Streete
Health Office
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Railroad Company
Brother
City Bulletin
Chicago
Jewel
12Th St
Joyce Engraving Company
Star
Philippine Islands
Advertiser
17Th St. Nw
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Rufus BH
Darby Printing Co
Washington, D. C
Rufus H. Darby
Piedmont Printing Co
Atlanta, Ga
Rufus C. Darby
Wno
Heurich
Heurich Brewing Co
Post
Express
Post Business Office
Forest City
Washington Post
Tam
Hubbard Heating CO
F Street
N. W
Yale Laundry
10Th St
New York Ave
Tolman
Resort Information Bureau
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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