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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1910
Page
13
Health office statistics show a rising typhoid fever trend in the district. Nine new cases reported yesterday and 33 from August 1 to yesterday, higher than the 26 for the same period last year, with August totals pursuing an uptick and Health Officer Woodward warning of an increasing outbreak.
Judge Pugh allowed Bryant of 1300 Ninth Street NW to post bond after inspector H. S. Lucas testified milk from Bryant’s shop contained a hair. Bryant claimed the hair came from sterilizing brushes during bottle cleaning and promised better sanitation to avoid future contamination in milk used by infants and others.
District Attorney Wilson vows to curb so called courthouse cappers aiding quick weddings in Washington. Clergymen denounce the practice as disgraceful and disreputable. Witnesses describe a network around the Lincoln statue using marriage for cash to attract brides and grooms, with one parson tied to a 'lovelorn' scheme and others defending or fleeing the scene.
Forest fires across national forest reserves in northwestern Montana and northern Idaho and adjacent private lands have caused almost 500000 dollars in damage. About 175000 acres have burned and ten to fifteen fires remain uncontrolled. Government firefighting costs total roughly 15000 and about 1400 men are on the lines battling the flames.
Amateur swimmers contest this afternoon at the municipal bathing beach in the new big pool with 0 yard for under 12, 10 yard for 12 to 18, underwater swim, diving, tub race, and diving exhibitions. Supt Hudson and lifeguards will demonstrate rescue methods. Inter departmental water sport carnival planned for August 13 at 2 p.m. Expected strongest participants from government and District departments. July beach report shows 100 percent increase over last July with 26,000 patrons last month and higher weekday attendance for women.
Ruby Swathburg sought in the city to answer a robbery charge. She was arrested in Baltimore yesterday and will be brought here by Detective James Springman. Police say she robbed Lawrence Gray of 98 on a Pennsylvania avenue hotel last Wednesday night.
Justice Gould dismisses Benjamin Lenovitz petition to force the excise board to issue a hotel license for 1910. The court found the Merchants and Farmers Hotel lacks compliant guest rooms under the May 1834 act, noting family occupancy reduces usable rooms and unsafe, ventilated conditions violate health rules.
A monthly tally by Chief Wagner to the commissioners lists two fatalities: Private Steward K. Rosenberger of Engine Company No. 10 who died after a ladder fall on July 27 and eremish Clark a cook burned to death on July 29 at 1319 Seventh Street. Numerous injuries and property losses are noted, with total fire losses estimated at 40 585 dollars and 222 850 dollars in insurance.
A report shows a higher toll on American railways in January through March 1910, with 1,100 killed and 21,232 injured, up from the previous year by 466 deaths and 6,110 injuries. Electric railways accounted for 19 deaths and 669 injuries. Also a vintage ad promotes a federal taxi service at 31 dollars per hour via M. 6670.
A Marine Band program features Sermann March The Thunderer and Rosamunde Overture, Air de Baliet, Tayi A Musician Astray In the Forest cornet obbligato by Arthur Witcomb, Scenes From The Huguenots, Benediction for Polonards, The Volunteers Waltz, Hungarian Rhapsody No 9, The Star Spangled Banner performed by the ensemble.
The health department reported four new infantile paralysis cases and one death including Charles Baylor, a white four year old at 401 KR Street NW, with reports dating from July 2. Dr. Fowler surveys all hospital cases to determine the city total while protecting patient confidentiality. Rockville Maryland also reports infantile paralysis in a one month old near Avery, with attending physician Linthicum optimistic about partial recovery.
The White House protection project completed last Tuesday under Lieut. U. S. Grant 3d secures the mansion with a roof edge cable and short chimney points to deter lightning strikes. Col. Spencer Cosby oversaw work as public buildings superintendent. Grant will inspect soon to ensure standards meet Cosby’s high requirements.
La Special to The Washington Post reports a new passenger steamship service will begin Wednesday linking the Eastern Shore towns with Baltimore and Washington via Annapolis with the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad Company. Freight service hinges on Annapolis city council action, with wharfage terms to be set later.
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