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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
32
Quick selling marks the clearance of Winter Suits and Overcoats with price cuts on all garments. Garments range from 12.50 to 35 dollars originally, now reduced to 8.75 to 23.75, with every sack suit cutaway frock and overcoat in winter stock discounted.
A drafted bill to place private hospitals and asylums under city Commissioners is prepared for Congress. It would require permits, empower health officers to inspect, and impose fines up to 200 dollars or 30 days in jail for violations. Prosecutions would proceed in the District Police Court.
Investigation into charges against No. 18 engine company of the city fire department for its handling of the Veerhoffs art store fire at 127 F street on Thursday. Chief Belt cited dereliction by Capt Harper of No. 16 for failing to connect to a hydrant, using chemical apparatus instead. Other engines not charged.
A 173 acre parcel along the Rockwile Electric Railway near Bethesda Park sold by J Hite Miller to Alm Park Realty Company for Charles J. Bell Tow F. Blount and the Britton estate. Alm Park plans subdivision and market listing. Brig Gen James W Reilly buys a three story residence at 1747 Q Street NW through Moore & Hil to use as his home. Walter R Tuckerman enquires for Mrs Sarah P Tyror at Oregon and New Hampshire Avenues. Two lots on East Capital Street between 13th and 14th sold at auction to Mrs Emma J Rex for 2300 dollars. Stone & Fairfax report sale to Charles Rice of a brick apartment at Mil Twen Fourth Street NW to be kept as investment.
Mrs A E Fitch proprietress of a tobacco store on it street northwest was assaulted on her way to open the shop. A negro leapt from behind a tree striking her shoulder but fled after she drew a revolver and warned of shooting. She described the assailant as about 30, 5 feet 10 inches in height, wearing a dark suit and black overcoat. She carries a revolver after recent attacks on white women.
The Custom Cutters' Association held its Arlington closing, awarding honorable mentions for garments achieving 86 percent in judge assessments. Delegates viewed latest clothing styles, with practical demonstrations by John NeLean of Toronto and Joseph Turner of Philadelphia. A visit to Mount Myer followed, where the Thirteenth Cavalry under Col. GAL P. Hatheid demonstrated maneuvers.
Funeral services over the remembrances of Mrs W V Thompson are held at her residence on Thirty sixth Street Northwest. Rev White officiates. Interment will be in Germantown Maryland. The husband and son remain at Georgetown University Hospital for burns and the daughter is bedridden and unaware of her mother’s death.
The Eastern Presbyterian Church voted unanimously Thursday night to extend a call to Rev Charles L Neibel of Pittsburgh to become pastor. He has filled the pulpit since Rev Thomas C Baston resigned and is popular with the Washington congregation. A Princeton Theological Seminary graduate, he soon after became assistant pastor at East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh.
Ex Senator Stewart of Nevada urges Washington District Commissioners to push Congress for a drastic vagrant law. He says loiterers prey on the community, women are robbed, and proposes that idle offenders be condemned to hard labor outdoors for ninety days to six months to reform and cleanse the capital city. He insists Congress must enact measures to rid the city of dangerous vagabonds.
William Coleman appeared at the Municipal Lodging House seeking help. He wore a suit of gunny sacks for a week due to cold weather and lacked shoes, prompting the Decastated Charities to provide clothing. After being decently clothed, he felt hopeful about finding work.
Albert Hedrl thirty five of Rt Twelfth street northwest died from injuries after an elevator at the Halegh Hotel crushed him early yesterday. Coroner Nevitt ruled the death an accident amid warnings to hotel staff not to operate lifts.
Edward J. Lewis a dental supplies dealer at 615 Twelfth Street NW filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the District Supreme Court with assets of 11124 and debts of 10073.90. petition referred to W M Hallam referee by Chief Justice Clabaugh. Jur y Verdict in Marie Madre case set aside by Justice Wright in Circuit Court No 1. insurers London Dire Insurance cited. Penitentiary sentences handed down in Criminal Court No 1. five and eight year terms for various offenses.
Edward Rooney was sentenced by Judge Kimball to six months in jail for assaulting Milton Walling in the Police Court yesterday morning. Witnesses testified Walling refused to buy a pencil from Rooney, who then struck him in the face, knocking him to the sidewalk and causing a scalp wound.
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