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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
15
A refined finish underscores Saks Dress Suits and Tuxedos praised for good taste and fashion sense. Designers and tailors are commended for thorough craftsmanship, aligning with the slogan Saks clothes the best.
District commissioners directed Corporation Counsel Thomas to begin legal action to recover about $6,000 overpaid to Brennan Construction Co. due to a faulty asphalt measurement system at the plant. An investigation traced the overpayments to four years of incorrect sand and binder box measurements, with no evidence of district staff wrongdoing, and a hearing opportunity was set for Brennan to respond before January 1908.
An automobile struck a street car near the Tuberculosis Hospital on Ninth and TP streets northwest. The force tore away the fender. one woman fainted and several were hysterical. The car’s occupants escaped with slight injuries as the driver, Dr. Tewksby, halted the machine after the impact.
Washington district ash collectors face dismissals after drivers reported housekeepers tipping to excess, leaving twelve wagons idle on Christmas Day. Commissioner West confirms the contract prohibits accepting gratuities from households and notes likely personnel changes to restore service before New Year.
A Baltimore schoolteacher Miss Crances G Caspari faces fraud charges after arrest last July for a hook scheme. A commission of alienists will report within days on her mental condition. If deemed insane she will be sent to a Government Hospital for the insane for treatment rather than trial. The inquiry was led by District Attorney Baker with A US Attorney Halpl Given present at the commission, which includes Dr Brush, Dr Presley Tlunt, and Dr Shute.
Davis, a hack driver, faced a judge after threats against his wife who found his letters and suspected infidelity. The court noted his foolishness and ordered him to keep the peace.
An annual inspection report notes general improvement in allie equipment cleanliness and tidiness among Mekon police department members and ten station houses in the district. Commissioner West received the report via Bay Silvester yesterday.
Officials say the canal project is proceeding with sufficient labor and that the European labor agency and agents in the Americas will be consolidated. One main office will handle immigration, with reduced agencies in Europe and the West Indies and New York remaining as the central U S site. The statement notes more laborers are being sent to the zone than are being recruited locally and the maximum force is in place.
City bulletins report sewer extensions in suburbs with new water mains. district health officials urge residents to connect as work progresses. Local ads promote food items, dining, and services, including Johnson Prap, theater events, and products from Arlington Bottling Company.
A special commission including the Secretary of War and Navy and chairmen of key committees faces a stalemate on where to place statues honoring John Paul Jones and Barry as the father of the navy. No decisive action or site chosen, despite congressional funding and broad proposals, as debates continue.
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