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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1904
Page
2
Health officials report ten more typhoid cases in August bringing the monthly total to 172 and an increase of 71 from July. The city health officer cautions boiled water and notes possible non water causes tied to temperature changes and drafts, urging precautions against night air exposure.
The Mount Bethel Baptist Association adjourned the annual meeting with memorial services for Deceased members at First Baptist Church in Washington. Rev Barnett L Phillips and Rev Dri Russell were honored. The next annual meeting is set for August in Baltimore with Rev George W Lee delivering the moderator’s ivory gavel. Eleven churches joined this year and delegates to the national Baptist convention were elected. The Sunday school convention elected officers including Willem Johnson president and Robert Johnson treasurer.
A probate dispute over Mary Alexander Almarolio’s will stalls awaiting the return of executor Lawton and counsel Sullivan. The vault containing the papers was opened by Albert S Maloney, who relocked it, noting he did not inspect the documents. Attorney Johnson plans actions if waste demands arise before Linton returns.
John Mann forfeited a collateral sum after missing a Police Court appearance for disorderly conduct. Hugh Rivers and his brother George faced trial for a Thursday night fight near Ninth and U streets. Rivers said Mann had threatened to thrash him for courting Mann’s daughter. Sergt. Wilson testified to the fight and arrests.
William H. Gettings, 72, of 2465 Brightwood Avenue, collapsed yesterday morning near his home and died before medical help could arrive. Coroner Nevitt certified death from heart disease. An editorial note promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood-strengthening tonic supporting digestion and overall health.
Corporation Counsel Duvall requests raises for two assistants and a clerical upgrade. Second Assistant A Leftwich Sinclair would rise from 1 200 to 2 200, Fourth Assistant Francis H Stephens from 1 200 to 1 600, and Gus A Schuldt from 600 to 720 with title change to clerk.
The police retirement board recommends retiring Private John Stewart on a six dollar monthly pension. W B Wilson resigns from the Fourth precinct effective immediately. Commissioners rule that street space on P street between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets NW is not designated for market use and orders police to enforce the decision. Mr Hopewell H Darneville, assessor, visited the District Building after a birth in the Trarneciile family at Atlantic City and plans to return September first. Corporation Counsel Drywall refutes direct authority for permitting an Atlantic De Forest Wireless Telegraph Company station, advising the applicant specify location and construction details, while Commissioners await further guidance.
A Friday District Supreme Court session heard proceedings by the District’s lawyers seeking condemnation of parcels for Union Station Plaza and adjacent streets. Named owners include George B. Clark, Walter H. Acker, Luke Strider trustees, Annie M. Shea, Mrs Jacob L. Fechtig, Joseph R. Edson, Charles B Bailey trustees, the Equitable Co operative Building Association, James F. Creamer, Constanzo Spugnardi infant, Madelena Spugnardi, Constanzo Berimerle administrator, and Sarah P. Peck.
Commissioner Macfarland drafts plan for an annual police census in the District of Columbia to improve population counts and reduce death rate estimates. April is favored for enumeration. schedules would be simple and officers trained. Maj. Sylvester and Health Officer Woodward support the idea. plan to be presented to the Board of Commissioners soon. The first census would be taken next April.
Marketmaster Rice and Detective Watson will inspect south side B street for home raised produce. Several sellers surrendered permits to avoid arrest. Next week they will visit each farmer along the country line to verify origins. George Clevering and William Grove fined ten dollars each for selling without permits. Pumpahrey and Scott granted five day continuance to prove home production. Detective and market master will inspect the Pumpahrey and Scott farms. Moses August Floor Covering Sale in clearance event.
Five National Guard commands delayed their pay rolls causing a standstill over funds for the naval battalion's Camp Ordway cruise and the Puritan's transfer from League Island. The total costs rise with subsistence and transport, as 13 officers and 170 men prepare to sail September 3 to itemized duties and maneuvers at Manassas.
Frank Allen nineteen or employer at 1107 Eleventh street southeast stepped into an elevator shaft thinking the car was at that floor and fell twenty feet to the first floor landing. He was unconscious and taken to Providence Hospital with concussion of the brain. His condition was serious but improving. Allen lived at 421 U Street Northwest.
Acting Secretary Wills Moore tells District Commissioners the department cannot inspect slaughter houses in Virginia supplying District meat due to inadequate annual funding. He notes Congress never appropriated enough for interstate or foreign inspection despite authority and pending applications.
Nicholas A Mades and Sie Jackson quietly wed in Alexandria on September 2 1902 two years ago. The pair kept the nuptials private until now as Mades, 31, son of hotel proprietor Charles Mades, faced an earlier attack in 1901 leaving him badly injured. the couple plan to live together in Washington after their return from Virginia.
Corporation Counsel Duvall holds health officers may enforce in corpse shipments the destination jurisdiction rules and regulations, provided they do not conflict with District rules. Compliance with the jurisdiction moving the body is essential, as the subject lies entirely within each jurisdiction’s control.
The article promotes evening and weekend excursions from Chevy Chase to Old Point Comfort, Marshall Hall, Cape May, and Colonial Beach. It notes music by ensembles, dancing, theater, bowling, and illuminated grounds, with special round trip rates and schedules on steamers like the Charles Macalester and Harry Randall.
William Barnes an undertaker was fined five dollars in the Police Court for driving at fifteen miles per hour along Pennsylvania avenue. He said he hurried to his destination due to a tire defect while other notices promote local foods and goods. The bulletin also notes a policy shop raid and a will probate, alongside various advertisements and notices.
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