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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
15
Street cleaning chief Supt Stidham informs Fourteenth Street hay and feed firm the inspector enforces litter rules. He cites threats against Inspector Holland and urges police cooperation to compel clean sidewalks and streets. The letter explains penalties and asks patrols to flag violations for police court action.
The funeral for Private John E. Whalen of the fire department will be held at his Sixth Street northwest residence Thursday morning, with a high mass at St. Patrick's Church at 9. A detail of fifty firemen under Battalion Chief Kelcher will form an escort. Whalen, who died Monday night from inflammatory rheumatism, had served since 1932 with various departments and held Navy service on the Asiatic station.
Mrs. Mary E Weser sues Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company naming Oliver P Johnson and Charles H Johnson. She alleges a coal yard within eighty feet of her home causes dust and vapors, devalues the dwelling, and makes it less fit for use. John G B Larner and Arthur Peter represent the plaintiff.
Edward Holmes and Ernest Reed pleaded guilty to housebreaking and were each sentenced to eleven months and twenty nine days in jail. William H. Carroll pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill and received a six year penitentiary term.
A bill introduced by Representative Loudenslager would amend the smoke act to declare continuous emissions beyond three minutes or six minutes during new fires or over sixty minutes per day a public nuisance. It holds building owners and health officers liable for violations, recounts a Police Court case against Thomas W. Smith of a First and Francis street mill, and notes Judge Scott's update to fines to $20 for violators.
The Navy Department and District Commissioners clash over the discharge end of the Bellevue outfall sewer now under construction. Opponents argue a change would cost nearly half a million dollars and raise annual costs. supporters say Congress fixed the site and current would help carry sewage away.
An advertising summary touts Liquozone as a hydrogenless oxygen liquid produced from 1250 gas bottles per bottle, offering nerve and blood nourishment, germ destruction, and disease cures. It lists extensive disease claims and lists conditions supposedly treated, asserting internal safety and a $1000 offer for a disease germ it cannot hit.
The Petworth Citizens Association met at 3801 New Hampshire avenues last night to hear the secretary report and elect officers. Members discussed changes sought from the Washington Railway and Electric Company, including a waiting shelter at Brightwood avenue and Richmond street, and decided to await Congress convening next December.所 The officers elected were President W. F. Gude, Vice President H. M. Le Due, and Secretary-Treasurer BD. J. Partello. The new secretary will ask the precinct lieutenant to require sprinkling ashes before dwellings to protect pedestrians in the suburb.
Ed ward Blank convicted in Police Court for peddling cocaine without a license and fined 330. Testimony stated he sold cocaine to Black women in South Washington. Also reports on Large's Whisky prize wins, a scalding incident at P. H. Sheehy’s restaurant, and an array of local ads for groceries, stoves, and household goods.
William J Lumpp a 35 year old elevator operator at the State War and Navy building boarded a Anacostia car without fare offering his gold watch as security. He grew obstreperous, was taken into custody by Policeman Reagan and detained at Anacostia station then sent to Washington Asylum Hospital for mental observation. Lumpp lived at 716 Tenth Street NW and was described as weak mentally but harmless.
After the latest snow, residents must clear sidewalks within four hours. The new regulation officially took effect yesterday but judges will wait for the next snowfall to assess enforcement. Police Court officials expect warrants soon for violators and promise to gather evidence across precincts.
A fire caused by gasoline used to thaw materials at the cement mixing pit in the subbasement burned a tar paper waterproofing section on a foundation wall. Estimated loss is $1,000 though work will continue. waterproofing must be replaced along the wall. Also reports two injuries from icy conditions nearby: Charles Malord fractured his right leg and Paul Dessler sprained his left ankle. Velati chocolates ad promotes heart shaped boxes and valentines.
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