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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1909
Page
27
The report to commissioners shows $5,500 for district use to rent and equip temporary classrooms and portable schools. An error left a balance unavailability for another year, affecting funds from the deficiency act to provide portable school facilities for temporary use during the 1910 fiscal year.
Commissioners ordered fro hydrants and water mains laid along multiple streets including Chesapeake eastward from River and Mount Pleasant north from Irving with costs around 120 for a hydrant on Minnesota Avenue. The case of Lee Pong a 12 year old Chinese boy arrested for larceny was referred to juvenile court with Judge DeLacy to decide final disposition after the Board of Children's Guardians found him unfit for industrial school or reform school, noting the boy is American.
James Shaw Maxwell, Scotland’s senior magistrate and Glasgow parks chair, on a U.S. visit praises Washington City as a future world capital. He discusses municipal ownership of utilities, saloon policy, and shows keen interest in housing slums, cleanliness, and public works like workingmen’s homes and suburban development.
The following permits were issued yesterday: LF Renton for four two story brick dwellings at 315 to 321 Eleventh Street Northwest. NT Haller builder and Blakeney E Barrat for three four story brick apartment houses at 1436 to 14d Meridian, cost 315,900. Harry Werdman for one four story brick dwelling at 180 hnda Teland Avenue, cost 30,000. David N Rust Jr for one two story brick landing at 2051 Lialrant Northwest, cost 32,000. Le Frintoe for three three story brick dwellings at 2611 to 1818 Irving Street Northwest, cost 12,000. John H Nolan listed as builder for several items.
Inquest by Acting Coroner B W Glazebrook concluded Abraham Fonoroff aged a year died Saturday afternoon when struck by an ice cream wagon in front of his father store at 148 K street Southeast. Jury ruled death accidental. Body moved to Padgett Undertaking Eleventh Street Southeast for funeral at 2 pm. Burial at Hebrew Cemetery Jamilton Road.
In a city bulletin Beatrice Siford petitions for divorce from Harry Elford alleging threats abuse and humiliation. She accuses him of damaging her clothing with a razor and cites infidelity with a named corespondent. The couple married in Baltimore in April 1806.
The inquiry into food quality for prisoners at the Workhouse is postponed until the absence of John Joyison, chairman of the Board of Charities, ends likely Friday or Saturday. Secretary George S Wilson said the board will convene at the Workhouse with prisoners and officials questioned to assess the supply system and report on food quality.
Old regulation declared obsolete and to be changed to allow cabmen the same rights as automobiles. Maj Sylvester announces an immediate order permitting cab stands on Sundays, with an extra man added as hack inspector. A public vehicle bureau within the police department is proposed to improve enforcement.
The will of Patrick J Brennan admitted to probate leaves the widow Marion G Brennan and three children Rudolph 16 Thelma 9 Robert 6 equally share life insurance and receive $10 000 cash each upon majority The estate valued about 155 000 real estate 570 000 personal property 330 000 insurance proceeds to be divided The executors are William A H Clark HP Johnson and NH Shea Guardianship for the children Marion G Brennan to be guardian ad litem The will also bequeaths 700 to Providence Hospital another 700 to Rev J P O Connell and smaller sums to Mary Agnes and Margaret Issett Read more details of legacy and future conditions of estate closure.
A busy police court session dealt with vagrancy, alleged speak easy operators, and a string of arrests in Foggy Bottom. Names include Judge Kimball, Harry Stevens, and Police J J Cavanaugh. defendants faced fines or jail terms for mumbled alibis and provocative conduct.
A small cutter flying the American flag was seized at Qousangs Argell in West Africa about two weeks ago. The master and one sailor were charged with diamond robbery in a German colony, but the charges against the master were not sustained and the affair was settled. The State Department said the crew were Americans and the vessel was American owned. Wah Lung, perturbed at the possibility of escape, remained nervous as pen doors swung.
Chicago experts hired to study the vast U S Treasury machines work discreetly to map operations for a planned subtreasury building and improved office layouts. Officials assure no purges are planned, clerks report details about their work, and a tightened effort aims to master administration while preserving current staff.
James T Hensley acting as administrator for Mary Hensley sues Metropolitan Coach Company for 10000 damages after his wife fell while alighting from an electric herdic at Sixteenth and UW streets NW and died within hours. He alleges chauffeur negligence. Rabson and Colvin represent the plaintiff.
Police seek a dangerous suspect who robbed William Antonios at 912 Seventh Street Southeast Sunday night, taking three razors a revolver and 55 cents in tobacco. The rear door was forced open and Captain Williams of the Fifth precinct ordered vigilance. A rabies scare, two mad dogs shot by officers near 633 C Street Northeast and Second Street Southeast, followed. James Cook, 25, of Cumberland Maryland, fractured his right ankle in Union Station yesterday afternoon and was taken to Casualty Hospital.
Secretary Nagel has returned to Washington to oversee preliminary work for the upcoming census. He notes cost savings on punching and tabulating machines, with bids below department estimates. Field agent appointments will follow as the census effort ramps up. many applicants are already under review. A separate item reports the arrest of bookmaker Magill, exposing alleged odds on horse performances, who was released on $60 collateral after questioning.
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