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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
13
Officials urge Congress permission to use net receipts for private residence meters instead of a 750000 federal appropriation. Water department logs show increased revenue and substantial leak waste reduction possible after repairs.
Residents demand Metropolitan police aid to curb rabbits destroying area gardens. Sergt. L. H. Russell leads the effort as a petition signed by local residents asks city commissioners to allow him to demonstrate marksmanship with rabbits as targets.
Anes Collins, wholesale liquor dealer at 1410 U Street Northwest, faces an excise board hearing next Monday on a bid for a retail license. Opponents argue insufficient signatures and proximity to St Paul’s Chapel. Collins counters that the 1893 law does not apply to his preexisting establishment.
Dr Albert Ridgely proposes legislation to control tearing out party walls to prevent homes being damaged. He cites his own wall’ s removal causing dusk and dirt to enter his rooms and heat loss. Building Inspector Ashford will seek bonds from tear-out work to cover damages to adjoining properties. Southern’s Palm Limited train service to Florida via Southern Railway to start 6 15 p m January 7 1907 with improved splendor and service.
Maj. Sylvester urges an amendment to section 4 of the Metropolitan Police act of 1901 to extend retirement pensions to inspectors. The 1906 reorganization titled three captains as inspectors, prompting inclusion of inspectors in pension provisions. District notes, social events, and local notices conclude with various items and ad copy.
Maj. Sylvester urged the Commissioners to amend the law to punish any person who buys or procures intoxicating liquor for use by anyone under twenty one. He argued current provisions fail as minors often obtain liquor through others. Commissioner West asked Corporation Counsel E H Thomas to draft the proposed law. The notice ends with an ad for Flowers by Gude.
Plumbing upgrade planned for the Third precinct station after District Chemist Lynch condemned its condition. William Rothwell & Son bid accepted. nine dormitory policemen died of tuberculosis in the last fifteen years. Various ads for merchants, cigars, furniture, and holiday items fill the page, with an employment agency license denial and notes on local eateries and products. A government hospital inspection is postponed, and a baby show at the Food Show is announced with prizes for infants on Borden's Eagle Brand.
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