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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

4

Promotions in lighthouse service and widespread vacation leaves

Many promotions in the lighthouse service were announced by the Department of Commerce and Labor. Promotions affect numerous light stations nationwide. The notices name Cherlea Caspman and many others with raises from modest to substantial amounts, alongside personnel changes, reinstatements, and extensive vacation leaves across the Printing, Engraving, and Post Office departments with staff traveling to Colonial Beach and Atlantic City.

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 Vivian Whalen Agnes Meagher Anna Johnson Washington Colonial Beach Borwell Division of Publications Atlantic City Boston J. Roy Cochran Bureau of Animal Industry Cochran Beach Haven Wildwood Hattie B. McFarland Virginia Edith O. Emerson Office of Experiment Stations Paxson Francs J. P Cleary Division of Pubications Atlantic ¢ Y Isle City Victorine Johnson Herndon James Fields Towler Ivy Powen Marguerite McCutcheon Division of Accounts William H. Smith

Tiny William's Aim Good in Alley Rock Throwing Case

Judge Calan holds juvenile court arraignment for William Johnson a frail child charged with assault after a rock strike on James Howland. Testimony shows Howland badly injured with a swollen eye and facial bruises while William claims self defense over provocation. Judge rules both boys equally responsible and warns mothers to supervise punishment and prevent further rock attacks.

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

Marshall Hall political rally and Republican ratification

City notices announce a campaign kickoff at Marshall Hall with Taft and Sherman nominations to be ratified. The event promises speakers, music, and fireworks with tickets at local drug stores. Separate mentions cover municipal sewer work plans on Arkansas and New Hampshire avenues and a corporate name change filing in district court.

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 Marshall Hall

District Birth Records Reflect Low Reporting Rate

The United States census office finds only 801 of 1,038 births in the District were recorded for 1907, a 76 percent rate. The health office will probe missing records and pursue prosecutions, citing recent cases. Of 21 known births in mid-1907, 23 were reported, a 79.7 percent rate. For the first half of the year, 3,563 births occurred, with an estimated 909 unreported if the same ratio held.

Health Office United States Census Office Health Department

Violent Deaths Rise in District Says Coroner Report

Coroner Nevitt presented to commissioners a year end report showing 221 violent deaths and 66 self harm or accident cases in the District. Gas and gunshot causes led the self harm figures, with commentary praising no fatalities from reckless driving and noting high risks from drowning and electrocution and a push for higher coroner salary and staff.

Nevitt Corloner

Canal being filled in at James Creek section

Historic James Creek Canal in the southwest city area is being filled with earth from various city excavations. Filling extends from the canal head at G Street Southwest to about N Street Southwest, vacating District properties along the banks leased to private firms and individuals. Below N Street bridge the canal remains in commercial use, and the Wharf Commission plans a dyke over the canal at N Street with federal funding sought in this year’s Congressional estimates.

James Creek G Street N Street Congress Wharf Commission

March Concert Program Highlights and Titles

The program lists marches overtures and works by various composers including Guard of Honor The Merry Wives of Windsor Cornet sole Funtasse Le Reve d Amour and selections from Il Trovatore Watts The Wedding of the Winds Halt Selection The Girl and the Governor Sidwards Intermezzo Lan Danaeuse and Von Eton Descriptive American and Indian fantasie The Death of Custer and The Battle Spirit Banner.

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

One-Man Rule Advocated for District Government

Representative Bartholdt of Missouri argues for a single head of the District government to replace a three-commission setup. He cites Brooklyn precedent, warns of delays under divided authority, and urges a highly capable, resident leader unconnected to local interests with power to appoint subordinates.

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

Plaza Plans Arrive For Union Station Front

Plans from D H Burnham & Co Chicago architects show the Union Station plaza beautification with a Columbus memorial statue, a large flagpole, two fountains, and bronze lamp standards along the roadway. Captain H H Markham says the plans mostly stand as is and work will begin soon. Also included is an advertisement for Electric Line Twilight excursions at $1.00 round trip with a schedule.

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

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