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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1909
Page
26
An advertisement touts a skin treatment by a Dr Dennis vial containing thymol and wintermint, claiming quick relief from eczema. It notes immediate skin absorption and rapid disappearance of the disease with a noted price and store location at 7th Street NW.
Mr Macfarland urges immediate passage of a lump sum 3 million dollar appropriation to acquire park lands in Washington along L Enfant plans. He supports Rock Creek park extension and Meridian Hill park, stressing park development to prevent disfigurement and to aid city growth and beautification.
Dr Weston Bruner left Sunday night for San Antonio Texas to explore taking charge of the First Baptist Church there. Bruner has pastored the Fifth Baptist Church in this city for years and has received several calls from San Antonio. He will be absent about ten days and next Sunday his pulpit will be filled by the Rev Mr McCurdy of Martinsburg West Virginia.
Thomas R Griffith faces murder charges for shooting George Gascoigne at Mrs Brandenburg’s boarding house on 611 Eleventh Street SW. Defense witnesses including the keeper, her husband, and their 15 year old son corroborate Brandenburg’s testimony about prior threats and tensions, while Gascoigne allegedly boasted of pursuing Griffith. Attorneys William B Ambrose and Lewis Smith represent Griffith in Criminal Court No 1 with Justice Gould presiding.
Large cann old Virginia fish rar and other groceries listed with prices for tomatoes potatoes vanilla pepper and more. Prominent ads claim pure products and superior quality. Also notes on dairy, beer, stables and free want ads for classifieds.
Two barber unions announce a 25 cent surcharge for patrons entering union shops after 7 pm from March 1 to 6 and declare Lincoln's birthday a legal holiday for barbers. They vow overtime play during inauguration, with color barbers agreeing to white shop price rules. police report street signage violations by several shops and potential court actions for striped pole and sign infractions.
On Maj Sylvester's recommendation, Commissioner West approves numerous appointments as special policemen. Named are Thomas H Martin for South Capitol and R streets duties. H T Burton for 613 Ninth Street NW. Seorie Gordon for Seventh Street SW and Union Station duties. plus a long list including W T Ecktoff, William F Marr, George N Abbott, J B Smith, EM Strother, James Curry, RH Powell, Howard Downey, Charles E Gough, James Craerher, Harry Laurence, John T Mulhall, Harry McDonald, Richard Marks, William Hollidge, Patham Marke, Harry Graves, Dennis O Connell, and many others through PF Menchine.
Commissioner Macfarland sent the excise board amendments to the board of commissioners for careful consideration and to permit a public hearing. He noted no protests since The Post publication and endorsed the principles while urging precise detail with corporation counsel guidance.
Dr H A Dobson of 118 Eleventh Street Northeast told city commissioners that streets near Lincoln Park are too dusty after sweepers run at night. He said dust lasts five minutes before visibility returns. James M Wood, superintendent of streets, promised immediate steps to fix the conditions.
Woodward, secretary of the District automobile board, reports that 81 applicants for motor vehicle operation were examined. At a semi-monthly meeting Friday, one candidate was found incompetent, and the board recommended denying licenses to those unable to pass. Licenses granted cover electric vehicles, gasoline vehicles, steam vehicles, motorcycles, and other categories. Post Want Ads are free for classified results.
Private Lee J jumps into a bridleless wagon drawn by a frightened horse near Seventeenth Street and Lanier. He climbs the animal, twists its head, and guides it to a sidewalk where it stops after colliding with a tree box, saving children playing nearby. The crowd cheers as he sustains facial burns and hand scars from the effort.
Major Frank Andrus USA retired who had been committed to the Government Asylum at St Elizabeths on February 3 108 was yesterday adjudged sane by a Criminal Court No 2 jury Justice Angerson presiding His defense team moved to secure release. He testified last and withstood a tough cross examination by Assistant District Attorney Perry, impressing the jury who found him sane without leaving their seats The case has military circle interest due to a habeas corpus writ precedent and the court ruling that service does not strip constitutional or civilian rights upon enlistment.
The issue of whether collectors of private debts may be barred from the District building under a September 29 1908 order has been sent to Corporation Counsel Thomas for opinion. Watchmen have enforced the order and a New York magazine collector declined admission, prompting questions about the commissioners authority. Capt William Kelly and Capt Edward M Markham assistant engineer commissioner recommended seeking Mr Thomas opinion.
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