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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1907
Page
23
Health Officer C Woodward urged the District government to provide a bacteriological laboratory to ensure prompt recognition of typhoid fever malaria and tuberculosis among the sick poor. He argued federal labs cannot substitute for local needs and emphasized lab access as essential to proper care and disease prevention.
Commissioner Macfarland and fire officials toured the Potomac aboard the Firefighter to inspect ice buildup threatening riverfront areas. They found a clear channel from Long Bridge to Aqueduct Bridge with no dangerous gorges, showing the boat can break eleven inch thick ice and clear waterways with police harbor boat aid. The official noted the ice breaking fund balance of 2141 dollars should cover current needs, with possible Congress appropriation if required.
District officials meet with the Veterinary Surgeons’ Association to approve Congress’s veterinary practice regulation. A ten-name list will be given to select five board members under the new law. The bulky tire bill proposes four inch tires for two ton wagons to protect asphalt. Public hearing scheduled. the Senate review follows House passage.
In an address to the Commission, C B Hemingway of 629 Fourth Street Northeast criticizes a proposed bill for failing to curb lawyers who file suits for divorce to collect fees. He argues some attorneys do this deliberately and that the bill offers no protection for wives against such abuse, including the misuse of alimony monies.
Commissioner West opposes a Senate bill amending the District code to allow personal service of a certified copy of an order of publication in place of publication when service is substituted. Corporation Counsel Thomas and the Bar Association warn of confusion and disputes, and West agrees.
Multiple obituaries note Are Maria Williams aged sixty nine from Ohio living at 1348 Irving St NW and dying of pleurisy after grip. Elizabeth Ricketts of 906 H Street NW dies, funeral at St Patrick's with Mt Olivet interment. Jules Kane of 2803 Fourteenth St NW funeral at Church of the Sacred Heart. Heatine Carter of 1601 T Street NW dies after alleged illegal operation. Marie Lancaster获得 absolute divorce from Benjamin Lancaster and resumes maiden name Marie White. District officials may lease Columbian Building rooms for counsel and insurance heads despite ownership by Senator Proctor.
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