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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1904
Page
8
In two months the Special Dispensary to Fight Consumption examined about seventy people, with over twenty five showing tubercle bacillus. A veteran patient improved after relocation to a rural home with good food, though his pension is small. The committee will follow up to aid his case and similar ones.
Nearly 1000 people attempted the Wineman and Co enigma, with Mr H S Selden winning first prize for outstanding accuracy and symmetry in the solution. A. F. Holt took second and Wallace Bassford third. Marie L. Dallas earned a lady’s suit. Displayed are many submitted letters in the show windows.
Hoa Guinsburg files suit for divorce from Morris Guinsburg on cruelty grounds in the District Supreme Court. She seeks custody of their minor son and alleges abandonment around the Spanish war era. The couple wed in Philadelphia on January 26, 184 and the defendant works at the navy yard earning twenty dollars weekly.
The Associated Charities through treasurer Mr John Joy Edson acknowledges receipt of numerous benevolent gifts from individuals and firms including Ming Silvie da Grasae Powler C W Shoemaker Mrs W P Graves J A Hench J A M Cora Beriiner Marta Le Byusan Francis B Wheaton B A Bi iV Re Mise Amy C Leavit J M Clapy Sarah Bryan Leet Miles Mr Shand Mrs M B Oliver Edward Droop Mew BR Bond Mrs N S Bestar Richard & Co Mr and Mrs Schiffman William Swingett Col Archibald Hopkins 5 Willis Tucker Sarah Mc C Spofford W G Powler among others to bolster the charities treasury after the Christmas rush.
In twenty three years of business success the season ending now has been the most prosperous for Mr. B Voigt a renowned jeweler at 725 Seventh street NW His shop is famed for fair prices and dependable quality He is also a noted designer maker of medals admired by local clubs schools and colleges. Harvey Robinson a Negro was convicted at the Police Court on five bicycle theft charges and sentenced by Judge Kimball to one year in jail Catarrh and mucous membrane complaints are described with Hood s Sarsaparilla claimed to aid healing through blood action.
The president pressed District Commissioners to criminally charge managers of the United Light Company for the White House area smoke, urging drastic action if law limits prevent arrests. He warned of an outrage by a dominant chimney near the White House and suggested frequent arrests until the nuisance is stopped. The issue has drawn criticism from Col. Myron Parker, while inspectors report active enforcement. penalties remain fines up to 100 dollars.
District Commissioners submit to Senate and House committees a draft lunacy bill to regulate proceedings in the District. The measure provides for a district supreme court justice to preside at hearings on mental condition and for recording recoveries of adjudged insane patients in the district court clerk.
Commissioners Macfarland and West announced they could not meet to hear testimony in the War ner Stutler charges due to busy schedules. They expect to act Tuesday or Wednesday since Monday is a holiday. Also noted is a roundup of Christmas greetings to Fire Chief Belt from department members and company captains.
Commissioner West supports the license for the upcoming Convention Hall production but insists on strict compliance with fire regulations. He notes inspectors demand literal adherence, despite hardship, to ensure public safety and proper installation of piping hose extinguishers and alarm boxes described by Fire Chief Belt.
Street department head Warner Stutler attacks the investigating committee findings as impossible and unnecessary. He defends staffing, insists on current complaint classifications, and says mid month and annual seasonal schedules cannot be reliably measured or implemented as proposed. He opposes day labor under Commissioners and notes cost and accuracy issues with added schedules and contractor payments.
Corporation Counsel reports that District may prosecute property owners who fail to clear snow and ice from adjacent pavements under an old city ordinance. Commissioner West supports enforcement. Commissioner Macfarland backs action to remedy the nuisance while awaiting further recommendations. The text also notes proposed licensing talks for restaurants in the District and a Christmas flowers listing.
A historical overview of Gallaudet College founded for the deaf and mute, its 19th century push for higher education, the 1864 charter and 1867 onward growth, the Kendall Green estate, and the emergence of deaf-mute football success. It notes signs-based coaching, turtle back formations, and past triumphs over Georgetown and Virginia.
John R McLean president of the Washington Gas Light and Fillel Company toured the city in an automobile stopping at every engine and truckhouse in the city fire department. He gave a $5 gold piece to each fireman and a $20 gold piece to the deputy chief engineer and each battalion chief. W F Hart and Chief Billy Madigan joined the rounds.
Judge J W Whitten chief of the General Laws Office spoke to the Missouri Society on Alaska travel for Interior Department inquiries. He noted Dawson Canada governed with sunless business closures while across the boundary American towns had Sunday saloon activity. Alaska salmon value reached about 65 million in twenty years with 9 million canned two years back, surpassing gold. Missouri Club meets bimonthly at 719 Sixth Street NW.
Howard Lynch of Seat Pleasant Prince George's County Maryland went to Washington for Christmas shopping. He slept at Central Union Mission and was robbed at Becond Street and Pennsylvania Avenue after two lodgers at the mission offered him a car ticket and forced money from his pocket. He later found only the car ticket remained. Police hunt alleged pickpockets who exchanged one car ticket for thirty dollars.
City bulletin notes Baltimore and Ohio forms mixed competition to choose an architect for a proposed office at the northwest corner of Baltimore and Charles streets. A panel led by the president and chief engineer, with Prof William R. Were as adviser, will judge six selected firms while about twenty five others may submit plans.
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