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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
19
Quick selling has characterized the clearance of Winter Suits and Overcoats. Prices range from $8.75 to $31.75, with $12.50 garments reduced to $8.75 and higher priced items marked down accordingly. Original price tags remain on all garments.
A bill draft by Dr William Woodward proposes to place private hospitals and asylums under the District Commissioners. It would require permits and empower health officers to inspect facilities with penalties up to 200 dollars fine or thirty days imprisonment. Prosecutions would occur in the District Police Court upon actions by the corporation counsel.
An investigation into charges against members of No. 18 engine company at Veerhoffs Art Store, 127 F Street, Thursday, finds the company deroiled while three other fire units were not charged. Deputy Chief Wagner notes Capt Harper of Engine 16 failed to connect to a hydrant, relying on chemical apparatus. a trial board summons him.
A 173 acre tract on the Rockwile Electric Railway south of Bethesda Park sold by J Hite Miller for Charles J Bell Tow F Blount and the Britton estate to Alm Park Realty Company which will subdivide and market as Alm Park. Brig Gen James W Reilly buys a three story residence at 1747 Q street NW for use as home. sale via Moore Hil. Walter R Tuckerman buys large three story brick residence at Oregon and New Hampshire Avenues from Mrs Sarah P Tyror, broker J Augustus Taylor. Two 14 by 101 foot lots on East Capital Street sold at auction to Emma J Rex for 2300. Charles Rice buys brick apartment at Mil Twen Fourth Street NW to hold as investment.
Mrs. A. E. Fitch proprietress of a tobacco shop on Sixth Street Northwest was attacked as she started to open her store yesterday morning. A man about 30, five ten, in a dark suit overcoat and black slouch hat sprang from behind a tree, struck her, and fled when she drew a revolver and warned him. Fitch, who can identify him, says she carries the weapon after recent assaults on white women.
The Custom Cutters Association annual convention closed yesterday awarding honorable mentions for garments achieving 86 percent perfection. Demonstrations on block pattern manipulation and proportions were given by John NeLean of Toronto and Joseph Turner of Philadelphia. Delegates visited Fort Myer to view maneuvers of the Thirteenth Cavalry under Col. GAL P. Hatheid.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. WV Thompson burned to death at 234 Thirtysixth street northwest will be held at her residence today with Rev KR White officiating. Interment follows at Germantown cemetery. Her husband and son remain hospitalized at Georgetown University Hospital for burns. daughter is bedridden and unaware of her mother's death.
The Eastern Presbyterian Church’s congregation voted unanimously on Thursday night to extend a call to Rev. Charles L. Neibel of Pittsburgh to become pastor. Neibel has filled the pulpit for weeks after Rev. Thomas C. Baston’s resignation and is expected to accept. He won praise from Washington congregants during his short stay. a Princeton Seminary graduate, he previously served as assistant pastor at East Liberty Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.
Former Senator Stewart of Nevada appeals to District Commissioners for a drastic vagrant law in Washington to curb crime. He proposes condemning loafers to hard labor, cleaning streets and parks, as a cure for vagabonds and urban disorder, with 90 days to six months for reform and safety for respectable residents.
William Coleman sought aid at the Municipal Lodging House, arriving clothed in gunny sacks and lacking shoes. He explained the garments had been his clothing for a week due to cold weather. The Associated Charities assisted, providing clothing and shoes, after which Coleman felt able to seek work.
Albert Hedrl aged 35 of Rt Twelfth Street Northwest died from injuries after an elevator crush at Halegh Hotel early yesterday. Coroner Nevitt ruled death accidental after investigation. Workplace safety notes show all hotel employees had been warned not to operate lifts except a few. Hedrl was operating the lift when the accident occurred.
Edward J. Lewis a dental supplies dealer filed in the District Supreme Court a voluntary bankruptcy petition detailing assets of 11124 and debts of 10073 90. petition referred to W M Hallam referee by Chief Justice Clabaugh. Jury verdict awarding Miss Marie Madre 42000 against Norwich Dire Insurance was set aside as contrary to the evidence. Justice Wright presided in Circuit Court No 1. Additional notes reference drug and baking ads and penitentiary sentences imposed for past month crimes.
Edward Rooney received six months in jail for assaulting Milton Walling after Walling refused to buy a pencil. Police Court judge Kimball presided as witnesses testified Rooney struck Walling in the face, knocking him to the sidewalk and causing a scalp wound. Several ads appear in the column offering investments and household goods.
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