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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1904
Page
4
A clash between the engineer department and health officials over who must drain water from a pool on private land adjacent to 3618 Brightwood Avenue. District actions, topsoil removal, and a proposed trench to drain onto district property trigger counsel review to determine responsibility and legality.
District officials report Henry Ashford as watchman at the harbor police boat wharf replacing the deceased James A. Davis. Private John Stewart is retired on a pension for duty related disability. The Allegheny Company asks to discontinue a street sweep dump opposite its bains due to horse sickness. deposits will be removed. Major Sylvester and the commissioners approve the pension action and will inspect the new Gage School building, cost about 40000 dollars with eight rooms. Water needs for deaf and dumb institute considered under per capita limits. More than 7000 dog tags issued this renewal period, with higher dog and cat extermination. A committee from the Business Men's Association will cooperate with Commissioner Macfarland to entertain visiting Austrians.
The District of Columbia Day committee has finalized the October 18 program at the St Louis World's Fair. A 1 AM reception in the U S Government Building features the Marine Band, followed by a 2 PM ceremony in the Missouri State Building with remarks by officials and a Sousa program including marches and overtures.
The bathing beach will close tomorrow evening because of cool conditions and low funds. The weekly expense of about $105 led the bathing beach committee to halt operations until around September 10. Supt. Stevens may host a swimming meet in September with races for boys 16 and under and for swimmers over 16, with a medal for Peteon the top all around swimmer.
Health Officer Woodward reported eleven new typhoid cases in the District with four more on Sunday, bringing the month's total to nearly twenty. Authorities note the rise follows a period of decline and urge boiling Potomac River water. Separately, plans for a new District fireboat were shown to Commissioners, with engineers to review and prepare bids after approval.
Rev. P. C. Garvin announces clergy shuffles affecting Washingtonians. Dowling leaves St Peters for Mount Savage Maryland, Curley from St Vincents Baltimore to St Peters. Edward Craig moves to St Charles College Ellicott City, a Georgetown graduate. Gwynn moves from Calverton to Walbrook St Cecelias. Dilllon replaces him at Calverton, formerly at St Josephs Washington. Dillion now with St Johns Baltimore.
Virginia H. White seeks divorce from Albert George White on cruelty and non support. Belle Frere sues for divorce from Walter M. Frere alleging infidelity with a co respondent named. Ida B. Kappler requests divorce from Gregory Kappler for cruel treatment and a bed and board decree.
Personally conducted trip leaves Washington Saturday September 3 at 1 PM for Cape May via Queen Anne’s vote. Arrives for dinner and stays until 1:15 PM Monday September 5. Fare is 10 dollars covering all expenses. Last Labor Day excursion was enjoyable. Party will stay at Hotelton in Cape May.
The sale emphasizes limited stock with major discounts and urges shoppers to act fast to secure reduced price suits before supplies run out. Strong focus on urgency and bargain appeal.
Preparations at the Government Printing Office for seventy four new typesetting machines. Public Printer Mr Palmer says no regular staff will be discharged or additional hires made. Some printers have taken instruction and Brooklyn factory courses to operate the new equipment. The office plans to split the Record room for machine operation with gas heating and a partial new floor, while eighty five workers remain to cover both old and new systems.
Marine sergeant Charles W. Hoeart acted as prosecutor and prisoner in Police Court. Nellie Rose Marshall and Mary Lewis, two young women, faced $500 bonds each after detectives testified they sold the stolen furniture from Hoeart and his bride's home at 02M Street SE. Hoeart and Sgt Robins clashed over headgear during the proceeding as Robins admitted absence without leave for his wedding.
Ferdinand A. Cook was committed to the United States jail for thirty days for contempt of court after failing to pay alimony in a maintenance suit brought by his wife Olive E. Cook. Deputy marshals arrested him. he had no counsel, and Attorney Alan Clephane spoke for him at Justice Stafford's request. The judge ruled his conduct in ignoring court orders amounted to contempt.
A fire damaged a Frederick Huth home on East Street Southeast, injuring Mrs. Huth while residents fought to remove burning furniture. A Garfield home fire caused about 25 dollars in damage before firemen arrived. Separate Articles of Incorporation were filed for multiple firms including Columbus Recording Lock, Standard Ice, Jonsen Mining, Mendelson to Be Tried Here, and others, with capital amounts from 50 000 to 1 000 000 dollars. Detective Helan reported Mendelson posted a 1000 dollar bond and will be tried in Washington on charges of accounting shortfalls as local agent for the Person Roses Fur Company.
City bulletin lists cases from Sunday night at Ninth and E streets northwest. John Casey Bert Harris Michael Follard and Thomas McCarty faced Police Court charges for assaulting Policeman Benjamin Jolson. none appeared. Caseys forfeited 20 collateral Harris 20 Folliard 20 McCarty 30.
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