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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1904
Page
9
Edgar M Arnold, 33, riding a horse fell through a hidden hole in the Anacostia Bridge while crossing at 7:20. The horse swam to a mud bank. a Bartholdi tug grappled the animal, hauled it to the riverbank, and a crane lifted the horse to dry ground.
Eight prominent business men faced fines as Prosecuting Attorney Pugh urged doubling penalties for repeat anti smoke violations. Judge Scott approved, with fines mostly at $20, totaling $250. Several defendants pleaded not guilty or requested jury trials as authorities push stricter enforcement and consider hard coal use in post office furnace.
A vintage sale ad touts New Year dress wear from the Mans Store Make. Listings include full-dress suits at 30 dollars, tuxedo suits at 25 and 20 dollars, opera and silk hats, dress shirts, gloves, collars and cuffs with bargain prices.
Hamilton and Colbert owners argued against added fire escapes before Commissioner Biddle, but were not approved. Former Street Superintendent May Go Into Contracting Business. Warner Stutler resigns, remains in DC, seeks private matters. John T. Twohey acts as street-cleaning superintendent pending Harrison Stidham’s appointment. Stidham to confer with Commissioners after arriving from New York.
Building Inspector Ashford tightens regulations governing use of public halls for theatrical purposes with plans to apply standard theater safety rules to all current and future venues. New rules likely enforce compliance except for unavoidable structural changes as District Commissioners prepare to approve within thirty days. Engineering plans from Washington Steamboat Co to rebuild Nos 41 10 57 wharves at Seventh Street will proceed once Ashford and wharf committee sign off. Surveyor Looker’s health has improved after a period at home.
City officials announce District offices will close for New Year, following Christmas schedule. Notes mention furloughs, with a full holiday on Monday, and standard public services resuming after the break.
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