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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

27

Promotions in lighthouse service spur department reshuffle

Long report from the Department of Commerce and Labor notes broad promotions across lighthouse stations nationwide. Names cited include Cherlea Caspman and Milton McClure with raises, plus many others in the service. Also listed are vacancies, resignations, reinstatements, and extended leaves for clerks, engineers, and printing staff across government departments.

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's Aim Good in Naylor's Alley Case

Judge Calan holds that both William Johnson and James Howland were equally to blame in a juvenile court assault case. The frail looking child, dubbed Champion Rock Thrower, testified about the cantaloupe and rock incident that left Howland battered and bruised. The judge warned to curb further rocky attacks and urged proper parental discipline.

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

Taft and Sherman Rally at Marshall Hall Aug 1

City notices describe the Republican campaign kickoff at Marshall Hall with speakers, music, and fireworks. Tickets at local drug stores. districts plan cheers for Taft and Sherman as the League ratifies nominations. Separate items note streetcar service changes and sewer project bids in Arkansas and New Hampshire avenues.

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

Unrecorded Births in District Prompts Probe and Possible Prosecutions

Census review shows only 801 of 1 038 births from January 1 1907 to December 1 1907 were recorded. Health office to probe failures, plans prosecutions based on recent cases, with physicians’ late reports exempt from evidence. During July to December 1907, 232 of 21 known births were reported, a 79.7 percent rate. First six months of present year total 3 563 births. if same nonreport rate applies, about 909 unreported births occurred by June 30.

Health Office United States Census Office Health Department

Violent Deaths Rise in District Coroner Reports year end

Coroner Nevitt’s annual report shows 221 violent deaths and 66 self harm cases in the District for the year ended June. Poisoning by illuminating gas and carbolic acid accounts for several. No deaths from reckless automobile driving occurred, and grade-crossing eliminations are cited as preventing fatalities. Expenses and proposed salary increases for coroner staff are detailed.

Nevitt Corloner

Canal filling begins on historic James Creek Canal

Historic James Creek Canal in the southwest city area is being filled with earth from across the city. Work extends from the head at G Street southwest to about N Street Southwest. District property along the canal near N Street Bridge is vacated and filling will reach that point when material is available. Below N Street Bridge the canal remains in commercial use and may continue so. The wharf commission plans to seek Congress approval this year for a dyke over the canal at N Street.

James Creek G Street N Street Congress Wharf Commission

March Orchestral Selections Featuring Classic Works

A fragmented program listing marches overtures cornet solos intermezzos and descriptive pieces. Names include Guard of Honor The Merry Wives of Windsor Funtasse Le Reve d Amour The Wedding of the Winds The Girl and the Governor Lan Danaeuse The Death of Custer and The Star Spangled Banner.

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 urged a single head for the District of Columbia, citing Brooklyn precedent. He argued centralized power would reduce delays and assign clear responsibility, calling for a highly capable, independent, well connected resident of the District to lead and appoint subordinates.

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

Plans for Plaza Arrive at Union Station Front

Chicago architects D H Burnham & Co have submitted detailed plans for the Union Station plaza beautification. Captain H H Markham says changes will be minimal and work will begin soon. The design centers on a Columbus memorial with a caravel prow, bronze Columbus statue, two fountains, and bronze lamp standards along the roadway. Circle of features includes stone water effects and a flagpole. Also noted were timetable details for Electric Line twilight excursions at $1 round trip with daily schedule.

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

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