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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1909
Page
31
An old advertisement recounts a skin condition treatment by a doctor using thymol and wintergreen compounds. It claims quick relief, noting a vial labeled by Dr Dennis with a remedy bought for nine pence. The text shows OCR errors and garbled branding but centers on a topical skin cure offered at a pharmacy near 7th Street Northwest.
Commissioner Macfarland urges Congress to grant a 3 million dollar lump sum to acquire park lands for a comprehensive Washington plan along Enfant lines. He backs Rock Creek park extension and Meridian Hill, aiming to prevent disfigurement by private buildings and to connect the lower Rock Creek valley to Potomac park.
Dr Bruner, longtime pastor of Fifth Baptist Church, left Sunday night for San Antonio Texas to explore taking charge of the First Baptist Church there. He expects to be away about ten days and next Sunday his pulpit will be filled by Rev Mr McCurdy from Martinsburg West Virginia.
Thomas R Griffith goes on trial for the November 21 shooting of George Gascoigne at Mrs Brandenburg’s boarding house, 611 Eleventh Street SW. Defense witnesses including Mrs Brandenburg, her husband, and their 15 year old son corroborate, stating Gascoigne had threatened Griffith and planned to confront him at work.
City notices list canned goods and household items with prices, including large Cann Old Virginia Salmon and tomatoes, choice potatoes, vanilla, pepper, molasses, seeded raisins, dates, and other groceries. Also mentions whiskey, malt bread, Inverted Lights, Heurich's Beer, and carriage services. Post Want Ads are free. use the classified section.
Two barber unions agreed to a 25 cent surcharge for patrons using non daytime hours from March 1 to 6 during the inauguration period. Lincoln’s birthday be declared a legal holiday by local barbers, with overtime compensation sought by employers. Colored barbers align with white barber rates. Police report shops violating striped pole rules near Farst precinct.
On Maj Sylvester's recommendation Commissioner West approves numerous appointments as special policemen. Names include Thomas H Martin for South Capitol and R streets, H T Burton for 613 Ninth Street Northwest, Seorie Gordon for Seventh Street Southwest and Union Station, plus a long list at various posts and stations.
Commissioner Macfarland sent the excise board amendments to the board of commissioners and urged a public hearing. He said the Post's publication drew no protests and favored the principles while stressing careful work on details with corporation counsel.
Northeast resident Dr H A Dobson of 118 Eleventh Street Northeast told city commissioners that streets near Lincoln Park are not properly sprinkled at night, creating a dense dust cloud that lingers for five minutes after sweepers pass. James M Wood, superintendent of streets, said steps will be taken immediately to fix the problem.
Woodward, secretary of the District automobile board, reports that 81 motor vehicle operators were examined at a semi-monthly meeting Friday. One applicant was deemed incompetent, with the board recommending license denial. Licenses granted covered electric vehicles 11 gasoline 70 steam 2 and motorcycles 7. A note on free classified ads for post want results.
Private Lee J of No 9 Truck Company risked life Friday to stop a runaway horse near Seventeenth Street and Lanier. Climbing onto the wagon back, he seized the reins and nose, steering the animal toward safety as a crowd of children watched. The horse collided with a tree box and halted. Lee’s hands were scarred and his finger rubbed, hailed by witnesses as among the bravest District firemen.
Major Frank Andrus USA retired, who was committed to an asylum on February 3 108 by order of the Secretary of War for alleged threats to family, was yesterday found sane by a Criminal Court No 2 jury. He testified in his own defense after a tough cross examination and was released from the asylum. The decision, made in a habeas corpus proceeding, preserves his civil rights while serving in the military.
The 1908 order restricting collectors from the District building is under review. Corporation Counsel Thomas was asked for an opinion after watchmen denied entry to a New York magazine collector selling installments. Captains Kelly and Markham urged the commissioners to seek formal guidance on authority.
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