Health Office Report Shows Drop in District Mortality
In the week ended last Saturday the district mortality was 108, down from 116 the prior week and 107 in the same week of 1904. Of the decedents 64 were white and 41 ages. Leading causes were consumption with 20 deaths, heart disease 15, kidney disease 11, pneumonia 10, apoplexy 5, bronchitis 4, typhoid 2, diphtheria 1, smallpox 1. Diphtheria declines. new cases totaled 16 with 29 discharges. Scarlet fever 5 new cases, 2 discharges, 29 in quarantine. Typhoid cases improved, 36 fewer since last report. 12 new reports and 42 deaths, leaving 105 under treatment versus 135 prior week. Births numbered 140, with 83 white and 7 negro infants. 1904 had 87 births that week.
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Health Office
Dinners for the Poor by the Salvation Army at Christmas
Salvation Army under Capt. Bayes prepares Christmas dinners for the poor. He issued 2,500 tickets and hopes to send out at least 560 more. Tickets may be exchanged at 930 Pennsylvania avenue on Christmas Day for baskets. Many toys are donated for children Santa may not visit. Funds are running low and further contributions are sought to provide chicken and vegetables for worthy recipients.
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Salvation Army
Bayes
Pennsylvania Avenue
Santa Claus
Chase Convicted of Manslaughter in Justice Gould’s Court
The jury found Richard Chase guilty of manslaughter for killing his step brother Henry Chase in Justice Gould's court. The maximum penalty is fifteen years in the penitentiary. Fire Tuesday night prompted a rapid response from the fire department. Local merchants advertise Christmas and New Year supply deals including lamps, wines, liquors, meats, fruits, and gifts with store locations and phone numbers.
Bride of a Month Deserted by Husband in Divorce Suit
Amy Chew filed for divorce from Eddie B. Chew with attorney Thomas L. Jones. They married August 6, 1897, and she alleges desertion in the September month. The notice lists holiday goods and shops alongside the case details.
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Amy Chew
Thomas L. Jones
Eddie B. Chew
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Mente Blippers
Wooten’s
Saks
Saks & Company
Sts. N. W
Kmas
Horn
Burchell’s
TEE Sunday Post
Robin
Selinger
Cravenette
Priestley Cravenette
Ninth Street
Goodyear Rain’ Coat Co
Iar
Ninth Street N. W
Washington
Kaufman
Ave
City Bulletins
A. Muddiman & Co
Smithfield Homs
T. T. Keane & Co
Center Market
Woalan
14Th St. Aw
Monticello
California
James D. Donnelly
Alvin Company
Johson
Malgen
Eic
Comley Bros
Georgetown
Reading
Lowney
Hill
St. Nw
Cleveland
New York
Daw & Co
Waddey
St. Awe
Christans
Turkey
Elgin Creamery
Elgin Creamery Co
Doran Bros
H St. Nw
Rebinger's
P.T. Morau
Geo
B. Sheetz
Ford & Young
Park Rd
My. Pleasant Toy Store
14Th & Park
Agent Victor Talking Machines and Records
Keene
Tith St
Kramer
F* St
Xmas Gifte
Berman
Tronka and
Baga
7Th St
Neligan
St. N. Wi
Haars
Voigt
S Tobias Bush
Kimmel’s
Boston
Hugh Harvey
Pa. Ave
Schmid's Bird Store
12Th St
Gould's
Bromgth
Ste. Nw
Beavers
George W. Beavers
Salaries and Allowances Division
Th Poat Office Department
Las Wey
H. W. Higham, Jr
Buckingham’s
Acomaghan’s fCor
Tih and & Sts
N. W
Kramer’s
J. J. O'Keefe
St. Bw
Sautters
9Th St
Mitler Bros
Nort
St. Nw. i
Gould's Wonder Store
9Th Tree Toys
Eugene Schwab
Eighth St
Rice
Hecht Clothing
Prince Albert
Mit
Valle
Morsell
Seventh Street
the House OF Quality
Mayer & CO
415
417 Seventh Street
Byrne Pianos
Byrne
Eberly’s S Sons
Priestley
Rain Coats
Oxford
A. Herman’s
7Th Street
G. & P. Telephone CO
BH. Pettit &.Co
Sts
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