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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

23

Promotions At Lighthouse Service Amid Department Of Commerce Moves

Department of Commerce and Labor announces numerous promotions across U S lighthouse stations. Names include Cherlea Caspman Milton McClure Charess H Lewis and many others with salary increases. details show wide spread changes along the coast and in related divisions. Also notes appointments and leaves in the bureau of standards printing and post office departments.

Engraving and Printing Bureau Department of Commerce and Labor United States Cherlea Caspman Charles Anigrim Milton McClure Samualson Charess H. Lewis Henry Gattis Julius B. Toung Joseph E. Werren Robert McKwlop Teynold W. Jackson Edward A. Cornell Carl Witemen Eaward L. Gray Joseph J. Stedale Rinehart Fietl Charles E .Tesnow Halvord Svendson James Cromley Frederick H. Bruggeman George B Nauman Edward Simmons Daniel H. Cromley Ollie P. Cantey Daniel Duncan Joan H. Minges Douglas M. Inslow Commerce and Labor Robert M. Wilhelm J Laboratory Bureau of 1 Standards Anton G. Larson Lighthouse Service Milton Crisp

Tiny William the Rock Thrower Goes to Juvenile Court

Judge Callan treats both combatants in a Naylor's Alley duel as equally culpable as William Johnson a frail seven year old boy faces assault charges. Testimony describes the boy throwing rocks hitting James Howland and washing his face with juice from a cantaloupe. Howland's mother denounces William while the judge warns of further reprisals and orders parental discipline.

Pickanniny Robin Wiliam Johnson Naylor's Alley William James Howland James Howland Callan

Campaign kickoff and name change petitions in DC notices

City bulletins report the first presidential campaign event set for Marshall Hall under the National League of Republican State Clubs, with Taft and Sherman nominations to be ratified. Also noted are a corporate name change filing for United Terminal Company to United Coal and Iron and Lumber, and various local notices about sewer project bidding, ticket sales, and gas and bottling ads.

Warner Warner's Safe Cure Company Rochester Marshall Hall National League of Republican State Clubs Dastrict of Columbia Permissian United Terminal Company United Coal and Iron and Lumber Corporation District Supreme Court James B Archer, Jr John Lewis Smith League of Republican Taft and Sherman Marshall ‘Hal Ogram’s Thompson's Drug Stores District Engineer Department Arkansas Avenue New Hampshire Avenue Sald Heartel Arkansas Saul New Maersen and Senate Brewery Hampshire Avenue Otis Street Arlington Bottling Company Rock Creek Church Road Otis Newton Street Newton Marshall Hall Ratifeation Chicago Muddiman & Co 12Th St

District Birth Records Under Scrutiny By Census Office

The census inquiry finds only 7 6 percent of district births recorded from January 1, 1906 to December 1, 1907. Health officials will investigate missing 258 births and pursue prosecution if warranted. Prosecutions likely target births in the last six months. physician reports filed late are not used as evidence against him. Between July and December 1907, 232 of 21 known births were reported, a 79.7 percent rate. For the first six months of the current year, 3,563 births occurred, with an estimated 909 unreported if the same failure rate held.

Health Office United States Census Office Health Department

Violent Deaths Rise in District Report Says 221 Fatalities

Coroner Nevitt submitted his year end report to commissioners noting 221 violent deaths, 11 accidental poisonings, and 66 personal crisis cases. Among 66 self harm deaths, gunshot wounds led with 20, gas 16, drowning 8, jumping 2, hanging 2, and other causes. No deaths from reckless auto driving occurred. grade crossing eliminations reduced casualties. Expense of the coroner’s office totaled 6824 dollars, with requests to raise salaries and add staff to improve record keeping.

Nevitt Corloner

Canal filling underway at historic James Creek Canal

The historic James Creek Canal in the southwest city is being filled with earth from across the city. Filling extends from the head at G Street to near N Street, vacating District owned banks leased to private entities. Below N Street Bridge the canal remains commercially used, with a dyke project proposed to Congress for funding.

James Creek G Street N Street Congress Wharf Commission

March Concert Program Promotes Variety Pieces

The listing outlines a concert program featuring selections such as Guard of Honor Overture The Merry Wives of Windsor Cornet solo Funtasse Le Reve d Amour by Corp Vega and selections from Il Trovatore Watts Wedding of the Winds Halt Selection The Girl and the Governor Sidwards Intermezzo Lan Danaeuse Von Eton Descriptive American and Indian fantasie The Death of Custer by request The Star Spangled Banner and additional items noted.

Guard ‘of Honor Merry Wives of Windsor Cornet Sole Reve d Corp Vega Watts Sidwards Von_Eton Custer

One-Man Rule Favored for District Government

Representative Bartholdt of Missouri urges a single head for the District of Columbia government, recounting Brooklyn’s one-man commission. He argues centralized authority would reduce delays, enable clear accountability, and requires a highly capable, resident leader with integrity and business skill.

Washington Representative Bartholdt Missouri Bartholdt House Brooklyn Barthaldt District of Columbia Pny

Plans for plaza at Union Station unveiled

Details show ornamental work planned for the front plaza of Union Station by D H Burnham & Co Chicago architects. Captain H H Markham says plans are nearly final with minor exceptions and work will start soon. Centerpiece is a Columbus memorial statue with a large flagpole and two fountains flanking it, plus bronze columns and lamp standards along the roadway.

Union Station D. H. Burnham & Co Chicago H. H. Markham Columbus

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