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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1910
Page
19
Health officials fear a typhoid fever epidemic as nine new cases were reported yesterday and total August cases reach 33, surpassing last year's pace. Health Officer Woodward notes the daily case load rising and that there is no clear explanation for the uptick.
Inspector Lucag testified that William Bryant of 1300 Ninth Street NW sold milk impure with a hair found in a bottle. Bryant blamed a sterilized bottle brush. Judge Pugh allowed bond, warning future excuses will not be accepted for milk used by infants and others fearing germs.
District Attorney Wilson vows to curb the "courthouse cappers" who sweep brides and grooms into quick weddings for cash. Clergymen condemn the practice as disreputable and a disgrace to the marriage institution. A Metropolitan Memorial pastor and a local lawyer denounce the set around the courthouse near the Lincoln statue as vultures preying on lovelorn couples.
Forest fires in the national forest reserves of northwestern Montana and northern Idaho and on adjacent private lands have caused nearly 500000 dollars in damage. About 175000 acres burned with 10 to 15 fires still out of control. Government firefighting costs reach about 15000 dollars and 1400 men remain on the lines.
Amateur swimmers will contest at the municipal bathing beach this afternoon in the first of a series of swimming matches. Events include 0 and 10 yard swims, underwater swim, diving exhibitions, and a tub race for boys. Plans for an interdepartmental water sport carnival on August 13 at 2 p.m. are under way with participants expected from government and District departments. The July beach operation report shows a 100 percent attendance increase from last year, with 26,000 patrons in the most recent month.
Ruby Swathburg, wanted in this city to answer a charge of robbery, was arrested in Baltimore yesterday afternoon. Detective James Springman will bring her here today. The police say she robbed Lawrence Gray of Virginia avenue southeast of 98 at a Pennsylvania avenue hotel last Wednesday night.
Justice Gould in District Supreme Court dismisses Benjamin Lenovitz petition to force the excise board to grant a hotel license for 1910. He rules the Merchants and Farmers Hotel at 8200 M Street NW fails to meet the 25 room requirement, as some rooms are shared, occupied, or unfit, violating health and occupancy standards.
July fires caused two fatalities Chief Wagner's monthly report lists Private Stewart K. Rosenberger of Enging Company No. 10 who died after a ladder fall July 27 and eremish Clark a cook burned to death July 29 at 1319 Seventh Street. Accidents include burns and injuries to several firefighters and civilians. total losses reach $40,585 with $222,850 insured. About 18 percent of insurance covers property damaged or destroyed.
A United States report shows 1100 people killed and 21232 injured in January March 1910, increases of 466 deaths and 6110 injuries from the previous year. Electric railways accounted for 19 deaths and 669 injuries. A stray ad for a federal taxi service appears in the text.
A Marine Band concert features Sermann March The Thunderer Overture Rosamunde Aly de Baliet Tayi A Musician Astray In the Forest cornet obbligato by Arthur Witcomb Grang Scenes From The Huguenots Benediction dex Polanards Waltz The Volunteers Hungarian Rhapsody No 9 The Star Spangled Banner Meyerbeer Suntelmann Liszt
Health officials announced four new infantile paralysis cases and one death. A fourth case involves a 4 year old white boy at 401 KR street northwest. Since July 2 eleven additional cases have been reported, with city totals rising as investigations continue. Officials emphasize confidentiality and that reports to the health department are not made public. In Rockville Maryland a one month old child near Avery is stricken, with doctors optimistic about recovery though full restoration remains uncertain.
The White House has been equipped with lightning rods and a roof edge cable system completed last Tuesday under Lieut. U. S. Grant 3d and Col. Spencer Cosby. The aim is to ward off fire from lightning, with short roof projections and cables to ground at each corner awaiting Grant’s inspection in a few days.
La Special reports from Annapolis that passenger steam service will start Wednesday, connecting Eastern Shore Maryland points with Baltimore and Washington via the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad. Freight service awaits Annapolis city ordinance. city dock landing is allowed but wharfage terms to come. The route aims to speed land and water products to major cities.
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