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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
4
The committee on school buildings selects rooms across locations to ease overcrowding as Franklin Building receives expanded offices for department chiefs. Dr Chancellor, Dr Stuart, and Miss Wescott feature in reorganizational plans with new posts, renovations, and future appointments outlined.
A group of named privates from the Metropolitan police Department receive three year appointments for duty at the Treasury Department Building. The list includes Henry A Allen Henry Barman L L Bearley Neils Rension E Green W J Chapman T F Cusack JC Tarren and others.
The District awarded a fourth size fire engine contract to American-LaFrance of Elvora, following Fire Chief Belt's recommendation. Only two bids were received, American-LaFrance at 4600 and Nott Fire Engine Co. at 5900, with $4500 appropriated in the July 1 congressional district bill. The note also mentions fresh Gladiate flowers at Gude's, 124 F St.
Miss Helen L King daughter of Mr and Mrs Ennicott King of 1918 Tenth street and Clarence H Longacre of 710 G street northeast wed in Baltimore at high noon with F H Riordan as best man. After luncheon they returned to Washington and will live with the bride's parents after a brief wedding trip to Atlantic City. The groom's mother opposed the match but the couple planned to marry privately.
Reports claim six Western city clerks formed a union under the American Federation of Labor to be called the National Federation of Post-office Clerks. No official confirmation from Post Office authorities, who note an old executive order bars attempts to raise pay via associations, while the next convention is tipped for Indianapolis.
Detectives learned Luther Boney was not son of Jack son Boney but of Carrie Mumford Jackson Bo uey. Luther had received 41,600 from the District for injuries and possessed about 1,000. The Board of Children's Guardians named James A Kemp estate administrator after birth records showed Carrie Mumford Jackson Boney was his mother.
A parcels post convention between the United States and Peru will take effect in September. Peru-bound parcels must not exceed $30 in value, weigh over eleven pounds, or measure more than six feet in length plus girth. Mail for Peru will be prepared at New York and San Francisco post offices. Chesapeake Beach excursion for Old Glory Council proceeds today with many members and families expected to attend. The Beach offers water bathing, crabbing, fishing, dancing, and a lively boardwalk scene at night with electric displays. Consul Jarvis Bowens resigns his post at Guadeloupe amid reported disorder and danger to American interests. Bowens, appointed June 2, 1905, faced investigations into conditions there. William Dimes was arrested for stealing $28 from Michal Lorton as he slept over a store on Thirteen-and-a-half Street NW. a hearing is set in Police Court. Try C and Gre... Velvet Kind Pure Cream Ice Cream.
Health Officer Dr Woodward told Commissioners no evidence exists that typhoid germs in cow water reach milk or the public via pails. He outlined 500 dairy farms supplying the District, 1,267 inspections since April, and 2,281 milk and cream analyses with 12 below standard. Water safety is checked at nearly every inspection and noncompliant dairies must fix supply or face revocation or prosecution.
The dispute over a street grade on Girard Street in South Brookland was settled by two Commissioners after a hearing. Acting Engineer Commissioner Jay Jestrow recommended keeping the original grade, the basis being greater benefit to residents and property owners in the area.
F Reeve of Philadelphia was yesterday appointed assistant inspector of cements and asphalts of the District to succeed Julian Hargrove who was promoted inspector three weeks ago. Reeve has long been connected with the bureau of highways of Philadelphia and is a chemist. The appointment takes effect today with a salary of one thousand dollars per year.
District Commissioner and Assessor Darneille will depart for an extended trip to Mexico. They plan to inspect gold and silver mines that Darneille represents as developed into bonanzas in the past six months. Building permits were issued for hotel repairs, a residence alteration, and an incurables facility electrical work, and a men’s store ad promotes trousers at discounted prices.
John R. Garrison, district auditor, asks for a raise from 4000 to 4000 and for two additional clerks. He also seeks 2500 for his assistant Alonzo Tweedale, and notes expanded local government increases work. The total next year would rise to 27100, up 2940.
One hundred nine boys have earned the championship button after muscular tests required by the playground committee. Last year twenty five qualified. eighty one more are expected before the final tournament at Van Ness Park on September 7. The list includes many named youths from North Capitol and L streets grounds and from Delaware avenue end K streets, with ages ranging from nine to fifteen.
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