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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
6
Twelve pellagra cases have been reported in the district since January, nine women and three men affected, with five whites and seven colored patients. The health bulletin notes the disease’s unclear cause, potential contagion, and urges wholesome living as the main preventive measure.
Five years was fixed by the commissioners yesterday as the limit of service for medical inspectors of schools including dental inspectors. Reappointment may occur if merited. Health officer Dr William C Woodward supported the change citing loss of usefulness after five years and offset by private practice. No inspectors will be dropped solely for term before August 1, 1916.
Private William A Schwerdtfeger, a fireman, collapsed with hysteria during a two hour pension board hearing regarding retirement for nervous disorder. Medical experts testified the Seventh Street Fire caused aggravation. colleagues noted heightened nervousness since the Five and Ten Cent Store fire. A pension of fifty dollars a month is likely, with Chief Engineer Wagner to receive the decision.
Washington Animal Rescue League reported humane disposal of unclaimed animals rescued from streets. Four cats and kittens, fifteen dogs, and even horses were handled. owners rarely claim, so chloroforming used after a claim period. Miss Coursey leads the work. Mrs Peter Goelet-Gerry presides. meeting at 20 Decatur Street NW.
Obituary listing reports several deaths with names and partial addresses. The items include John C. Whittemore tied to Mt. Pleasant, Wartha A. Miller on Kennedy Street NW, Apna Hall at Sleave and Good Hope, Ethel Carter at Freedmen's Hospital, and others with ages and street references, indicating a community death notice page.
Henry R and Ruth and Zoorner announce one birth. Maurice and Mery Silver welcome a girl. Howard M and Ide Ki Smith have a boy. Rolland and Mary Rubpgell report a girl. John and Emma Quinn a boy. Charles B and Catherina Perry a boy. Multiple couples, including Madden Littman Felter Bailey Asmulth Coates Williams Roa Morton Mitchell Luces Jordan Fortunes Brown Bush, record births of boys and girls.
Great Falls sees a top catch at the Big Eddy with TL EL Thompson landing three fish totaling 26% pounds. Colonial Beach enjoys brisk weekend and daily trips via the St Johns steamer with dances, lodging, and affordable cafes, while Washington visitors rate Colonial Beach as equal to Atlantic coast resorts.
The Utilities Board has delayed extensions of street railway lines while valuation and financial investigations of District street railway companies proceed. Letters note pending action on extensions from the Washington Railway and Electric at Congress Heights to Livingstone and Gresboro roads, and for Fourteenth Street to serve new Bureau of Engraving and Printing buildings.
vigorous opposition in the House prevented passage of the Slayden bill to move the botanic garden from its site at the foot of the Capitol grounds into Rock Creek Park. Leaders deferred a vote until next Wednesday amid debate over a proposed 400 acre park garden and charges of a real estate motive. Rep Mann condemned the present garden as a joke while others ridiculed the boulevard concept and budget figures.
Building Inspector Hacker reports July spending of 1 192 883 dollars with 87 765 for new buildings and 205 118 for repairs. District totals include northeast 12 961 36 500 110 593 225 300 and county 31 411 for buildings. repairs allocate 8 425 32 718 126 025 2 953 and 23 017. Grand total equals 1 192 883 dollars.
Maryland motorists alleged to operate cars in the District with dead numbers and without permits face court in the District branch today. Assistant Corporation Counsel Taggart declares war on the violators. Policeman Adams halted two offenders and warned them to appear. Policeman Mansfeld arrested a third and notified him to attend court. Two more violators may be called to account today or tomorrow.
A list of proposed marriages appears with multiple couples and ages, pairing individuals from Boston Musa Washington Richmond Geineaville Vienna Waldorf and MacLean using various reverends as officiants. The fragmented text shows names ages and locales with minister credits.
A stockholders circular urges deposit of First National Fire Insurance stock with Mercantile Trust to merge with Citizens Fire Insurance of Baltimore West Virginia. Proposal, backed by assets split and capital plans, faces counterclaims of stagnation. Wynne asserts First National stronger than Citizens and disputes the merger.
Otto Isler a Kansas City native and US citizen with Swiss parentage has been called to military service in Switzerland under a treaty recognition. He left for New York to sail for Europe after learning of mobilization. Capt Schwegler of the Washington Journal is his uncle.
Early yesterday a fire in the stables at Thomas W. Smith yard on First and M streets SE consumed the structure, killing three horses and five mules. Isabel Long, 11, suffered a broken arm while roller skating near 521 Seventh Street SW and was taken to Emergency Hospital. A separate scuffle on First Street NE left Samuel Swiggert with a fractured right leg. Charles B. Stackpole, 43, was arrested for fugitive from justice from Atlanta, charged with larceny after trust in a $600 claim, with Grayson V. Heidt as complainant.
Large stock of popular makes for sale and repair at Fountain Pen Shop. Marshall Hall hosts Street Safety promotion tomorrow with prizes for families and kids. Palm Beach suits cleaned 50c by Frazee Potomac Laundry. Shaffer's Flower Store at 900 4th St offers floral design. Conger Clean and Store services for carriages and pets. August 7 free prizes event by Street Safety Association at Marshall Hall. F F W Lunch at 1004 Pa Ave distributing event tickets for Va Theater.
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