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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1906
Page
4
A trusted source notes our leadership in three photographic branches in Washington, based on both quantity and quality. Despite higher costs for careful work, prices remain competitive with other providers, and customer goodwill is valued over larger profits.
Industrial Washington gains momentum as business leaders urge Virginia shore sites for large factories. Cockrell and Owen tout water power, six railroads, low freight costs, and favorable taxes to attract textile and light manufacturing, while promoting beautification to keep investors returning.
Justice Stafford returns from vacation to relieve Justice Barnard on the District Supreme Court bench until September 1. He will head all branches, then swap seats with Justice Gould in October. Stafford plans September rest, then confronts a heavy fall docket including the American Ice Company conspiracy case and land frauds in Oregon.
Edward F. Turner deputy United States marshal visited City Hall yesterday for the first time since a car accident near Beoning left both legs broken weeks ago. He is using crutches but rapidly improving and expected to be back in his old form soon. Your Drugist Sella the Velvet Kina. S. Fure Cream Ice Cream, Try it.
Patrolman A F Johnson the literary policeman may still avoid removal after the police board recommended action earlier this week. A stay of action was requested by Maj Sylvester and granted by Commissioner West. The superintendent of police sent a letter asking that findings of the trial board in Private A F Johnson’s case be held in abeyance until further investigation.
Superintendent John T. Twohey of the Street Cleaning Department urged Commissioners to prepare for leaf season as Washington's summer garb fades. He requested four additional horses be condemned and turned over to his unit between now and mid September, with District property clerk M Hargrove coordinating the supply.
Maj George A. Armes protests a grade change in front of his Fairfield home on Connecticut Avenue between Grant and Chappell roads. Commissioners uphold the plan to lower the grade, saying the public good outweighs private injury and grading will be temporary, with about twelve feet filled and five to six feet cut.
Recommendations by Commissioner West outline new procedures for police board criminal cases under the reorganization law. Findings and recommendations go to the Commissioners, papers kept five days excluding Sundays and holidays, and returned for formal approval if no appeal is made.
Trueman Lanham, superintendent of parking, urges larger 1907 1908 appropriations for shade trees to realize the city beautiful idea. He compares Washington to Paris in tree care funding, noting Paris spends about 60,000 yearly for 90,000 trees while Washington had roughly 90,000 for general tree care with only about 24,000 allocated last year. The report cites 3,232 trees planted, 1,328 trees destroyed, and urges road widening not to hinder shade trees, warning improper curbing and root loss threaten street trees and curb lines.
City, facing sparse sickly foliage on numerous street trees, warns of inevitable loss if curb resets persist. Officials cite 1907 appropriations and 1908 estimates for tree care, nurseries, and related labor as needed to address inadequate clerical support and ongoing urban forestry costs.
The paper lists a building permit to trustees at a corner site, local vendors and meals ads, a notice of the withdrawal of 529 928 acres in San Miguel Dolores counties for Sat Miguel forest reserve, and various small business listings including a cafe on Ninth Street with 25 cent meals and Magnolia Spa Water.
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