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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1905
Page
9
Filtration beds 1 and 8 have operated, with 21 beds planned to be brought online at alternating days to reach 63 million gallons daily. Emergency reserves will keep some beds offline for rest. Boiling still advised to ensure safety despite cleaner supply.
The health department reports eleven new typhoid cases over the weekend with three recoveries. Total cases under treatment rise to 260, compared with 160 last year, but officials expect numbers to drop as municipal efforts continue and the filtration plant expands. Optimism grows that the worst may be over for the year.
Commissioner Macfarland approved resignations of Dr John Coustans Dr Manuel Nunez and JI Thomas Collins at Washington Asylum Hospital. The move renews push for competitive examinations for hospital positions. district already uses exams for police fire physicians for the poor. Likely exams will be required for all vacancies now and for future appointments.
William R. Singleton Lodge invites friends to Marshall Hall today for an excursion with proceeds aiding the purchase of a lot on Wisconsin avenue Tennallytown for a masonic temple. A large crowd is expected to attend with prizes for races games and contests.
Mrs Anne Andrews, dressed stylishly, caused a stir at the First precinct stationhouse demanding to see dead relatives. Police surgeons Marbury and Bureh placed her under observation at Washington Asylum Hospital, noting she showed no clear danger yet and would receive close care for several days. She claimed no need for hospital care, stated she was Russian Jewish and had lived in the U S less than seven years, with two brothers in Minneapolis. Two trunks were found at the Colonial Hotel. further inquiries planned. The ambulance had to carry her as she resisted walking.
Police in Washington and Philadelphia join a search for John W. Bostler of 1075 Valley Street NW a 25 year old man missing since Saturday night. Also missing are Philip C Amington a 15 year old from Boys Junior Republic Maryland and Joseph Sanford 23 from Philadelphia home seeking a government job in Washington. Sanford described 5 feet 11 inches tall 146 pounds.
Thomas Patterson, a well dressed English youth from a wealthy family, appeared in Police Court charged with vagrancy. Previously convicted of larceny and jailed eleven months, he was released three weeks earlier after funds from his father. He returned to Washington, was found intoxicated, and jailed, then sentenced to three months at the workhouse.
The nineteenth annual River View tournament and ball will draw crowds from Maryland and Virginia with twenty knights entering to crown the queen and attendants. The steamer Pocahontas runs 1 the 2 15 and 6 45 p m trips for riders. Coronation at 8 0 0 and grand ball follow. last boat at 11 20 p m. River View midweek trips set for tomorrow with music and attractions, Indian Head ride included. A carousel license was refused due to missing signatures on the application. Commissioner Macfarland cited lack of required endorsements. Lieut. Schneider echoed the insufficiency. Fall hat sale notes conclude the item with unrelated remarks.
A large number of police personnel are reported on leave or absent from duty. Capt. Georford and Lieut. Daly are away for health or rest, with others at Colonial Beach, Atlantic City, and various country resorts. Several officers depart for family visits or trips, while new hires and transfers are noted at police headquarters.
Regulation to prevent overloading beer wagons approved by Commissioners adds to Section 2 Article II. Unlawful to load merchandise so it protrudes beyond wheel hubs or not secured. Regulation aims to curb accidents from falling beer barrels on streets.
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