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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1907
Page
15
Health Officer C Woodward urged the District to provide a bacteriological laboratory to promptly recognize typhoid fever malaria and tuberculosis among the sick poor He argued federal labs cannot substitute for local public health needs and called for a dedicated facility to safeguard community health and aid the poor.
Commissioner Macfarland Chief Bett and district officials toured the Potomac aboard the Firefighter to inspect ice buildup threatening riverfront floods. The test showed an eleven inch ice break, with the Firefighter and Vigilant capable of clearing channels, and an ice breaking fund balance of 2141 remains for current needs.
District officials discussed a Congress approved bill to regulate veterinary medicine, naming a ten member list for a five member board of examiners. The hearing on the tire width proposal for wagons over two tons was slated, aiming to protect asphalt pavements.
An outline letter by C. B. Hemingway of Fourth Street Northeast criticizes a proposed bar bill alleging some attorneys file divorce suits to harvest fees. He claims some lawyers divert alimony funds to themselves, warning that protections for wives appear lacking and records could prove the claim.
Commissioner West, advised by Corporation Counsel and Bar Association, urged that the Commissioners file an adverse report on a Senate bill to amend the District code on personal service for nonresident defendants. The proposal would allow substituted publication to be replaced by personally serving a certified copy of the publication order by an adult.
Several funeral services are listed including Maria Are Williams at St Mark's Church with burial in Rock Creek Cemetery. Also a funeral for Elizabeth T. Ricketts at St Patrick's Church and interment Mt Olivet Cemetery. Jules Kane to be buried from the Church of the Sacred Heart. An alleged illegal operation claims Heatine Carter, age 23, died at her home on T Street. Court action: Marie Lancaster granted absolute divorce from Benjamin Lancaster with right to resume maiden name Marie White. no bar to leasing Senator Proctor’s building.
Inspector Ashford issued a permit yesterday to James Cardinal Gibbons for repairs at 941 F Street Northwest. Architect Wagner & Williams. contractor John S Lanomk. estimated cost 7000 dollars. The Velvet Kind WH Please You. It's C. & S. quailty ice cream, Drugcrats. CITY BULLETINE.
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