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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1905
Page
9
District committees in Congress weighed a storage yard for Southwest Washington in exchange for a Virginia avenue bridge. Opponents urged preserving grade crossings while rail lines and bus routes faced changes. A cross-town railway proposal drew no action as hearings continued.
The District engineer department approved a steel concrete bridge plan by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to carry New York Avenue northeast over tracks. The 66 foot long structure will cost 175400 dollars, appear masonry, and feature a 50 foot roadway with 12 foot sidewalks each, resting on steel girders and rollers for expansion.
Washington and Georgetown County Commissioners refuse to extend congressional time for the Washington and Gettysburg Railway Company of Maryland to extend into the District unless a bond is posted to guarantee construction. The measure tracks a planned route through Brookland and surrounding streets, with prior extensions already granted and no track laid. The commission notes past extensions and urges a binding guarantee to ensure completion within the new limit.
Two smoke law offenders were fined 86 dollars each in Police Court. Milery Benson proprietor of the Colonial Hotel faced arraignment with an attachment. Inspector Wollard testified to smoke from the hotel chimney on January 31. Benson said he had tried to obey the law and heated the hotel during severe weather. Benson paid a 30 dollar collateral forfeiture was set aside. Thomas Cloward foreman of the Pennsylvania Railroad roundhouse also paid a 30 dollar fine after testimony of excessive smoke on February 2.
Engineer Commissioner Biddle ordered W J Douglas to report on dismantling the Woodley Lane Bridge and rebuilding over Rock Creek at Q street. The plan impacts the Thompson bridge at Q street, with a final decision likely after Congress acts and the Woodley Lane report is submitted.
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a nerve vitalizer and tonic that nourishes the nerves, improves blood and organ function, and promotes health, happiness, and success. It cites a testimonial from Martin Baldwin of St. Joseph Missouri, noting relief from stomach trouble and rheumatism after use.
CITY BULLETIN items describe Blue Grass Cateup and varied groceries, with prices and stores listed. Mentions include D. Pyles' seven stores, rheumatism cure offer at Williams' drug store, and a Missouri River Bridge bill opposition. Also notes Havenner's Cream Biscuits and Auth Provision Co products, plus local eateries and photo engraving services.
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