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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1909
Page
6
District officials report $5 500 allocated for renting and equipping temporary classroom accommodations for grades above second. Auditor Tweedale notes $4 500 available to rent, build, and maintain portable schools due to increased enrollment and compulsory education law. An error left the balance unused for another year.
Commissioners ordered new hydrants and water mains along Chesapeake avenues and Mount Pleasant, Irving, and North Capitol streets with costs cited. Judge DeLacy to decide Lee Pong’s case after the Board of Children's Guardians deemed him unfit for industrial school. Judge Callan cites no race factor, declaring the boy American and proposing amicable disposition by Judge DeLacy.
James Shaw Maxwell of Glasgow, head of the parks and trusts committee, visits Washington to study municipal ownership and saloon control. He praises city cleanliness, notes Glasgow has long pursued slum removal, and says funds fund workingmen housing through city property used for stores, warehouses, and later homes in suburbs. He will send data to Commissioner West to aid Washington housing efforts.
The following building permits were issued yesterday. LF Renton receives four two story brick dwellings at 315 to 321 Eleventh Street Northwest. NT Haller builder and Blakeney E Barrat estimate 16100. Harry Werdman gets three four story brick apartment houses at 1436 to 14d Meridian Northwest. architect Hi Beert estimates 3135 900. M Goldenberg to repair store at 22 Seventh Street Northwest. contractor Asthur Rink estimates 1000. Thomas H Melton for one four story brick dwelling at 180 Hnda Teland Avenue. architect ALP Clary Jr. builder Thomas H Melton. 30000. David N' Rust Jr for one two story brick dwelling at 2051 Lialrant Northwest. architect Den B Miller Jr. builder David No Rust Jr. 32000. L Srintoe lists seven three story brick dwellings from 103 to LIS Mount Pleasant Street Northwest. architect Dahring. builder John AL Nolan. 532000. Tu Le Frintoe for three three story brick dwellings at 2611 to 1818 Irving Street Northwest. architect Tuhring. builder John H Nolan. 12000.
An inquest led by Acting Coroner B W Glazebrook found Abraham Fonoroff death accidental after he was struck by an ice cream wagon near his father's store at 148 K Street Southeast Saturday afternoon. The boy was laid to rest in Hebrew Cemetery on Hamilton Road after services at 2 PM.
City notices report Beatrice Siford files for divorce from Harry Elford citing threats abuse and humiliation and alleges infidelity with a named correspondent. They married in Baltimore in April 1806 and the filing includes accusations of cutting her clothing with a razor.
The inquiry into whether food unfit for prisoners was served at the workhouse was postponed due to the absence of John Joyison, chair of the Board of Charities. Secretary George S Wilson said the investigation would start when Joyison returns, likely Friday or Saturday, with Supt Zinkhan expected as a witness. The board will convene at the workhouse and call prisoners and officials to thoroughly examine the food supply.
Old regulation deemed obsolete Maj Sylvester announces cab drivers in Washington will gain Sunday standing rights at public stands equal to automobiles. A draft ordinance to grant cabmen the same standing as cars was requested. the cab stand rule is declared obsolete by the Hauff decision. An extra man and inspector will enforce the change while a public vehicle bureau is sought.
The will admits probate valuing the estate at about 155000 with real estate 570000 and personal property 330009. The widow Marion G Brennan and three children Rudolph 16 Thelma 9 and Robert 6 share life insurance equally. widow receives 10000 cash and shares final settlement with heirs. Guardians named J J Darlington for the children. Provisions include legacies to Providence Hospital 700 dollars and Rev J P O Connell 700, a sister Mary Issett 1, Agnes 1.50 and Margaret 500. Executed by William A H Clark O HP Johnson NH Shea.
Derelicts, vagrants, and alleged speakeasy proprietors crowded police court after a weekend crackdown. A mix of petty theft, intoxication, and disorder cases led Judge Kimball to warn lumber-yard loungers, send a few to jail, and levy fines while eyeing harsher action for public nuisance. A nurse and a chauffeur case added to the docket, with several defendants facing bonds or jail.
The State Department reported that the crew of a small cutter flying the American flag, seized near Qousangs Argell in West Africa, were Americans and the vessel American owned. The master and one sailor were taken to Loands. the master faced diamond robbery charges but these were not sustained and the case was settled.
Chicago accountants have quietly studied the U S Treasury to map its vast operations and plan a new subtreasury building in another city. Officials insist no shake up is planned, only a thorough familiarity drive to improve administration and methods.
James T Hensley, administrator of Mary Hensley’s estate, sues Metropolitan Coach Company for 10000 damages. He alleges his wife was injured when alighting a electric herdic at Sixteenth and UW streets NW due to chauffeur negligence. Attorneys Rabson and Colvin represent the plaintiff.
Police seek a man described as a dangerous combination after breaking into William Antonio's store at 912 Seventh Street Southeast Sunday night. He reportedly stole three razors a revolver and 55 cents worth of tobacco. Antonio found the rear door forced open yesterday morning and reported to Capt. Williams of the Fifth Precinct.
Secretary Nagel, back in Washington, resumes preparatory work for the upcoming census. He aims to cut costs below earlier estimates for punching and tabulating machines, with bids lower than projections. Field agents will soon be appointed as enumerations begin, while applications flood in and qualifications are vetted. Also noted is the arrest of bookmaker Magill, accused of quoting odds and held on $60 collateral.
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