Health Officer Criticizes DC Market Sanitation System
Washington health officer Dr. Woodward blames inspectors for lax enforcement at markets, provision stores, and meat houses. He urges legislative fixes and more inspectors to improve conditions, noting some facilities are clean while others are dirty and calling for better construction regulation and transportation support for staff.
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Woodward
Washington
Health Department
Asalatani
Hays
Food Int ‘Spection Service
Dayton
Department of Agriculture
Amending Police Law Aims to Ease Vacancies Filling
Commissioners forward to the House Committee an amendment to the police law to allow promotions beyond service limits and to maintain force strength by adding up to ten to class 1 if vacancies exist in classes 2 or 3. The changes do not increase total sworn officers. Also notes resignations and fines in related police and health department actions.
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House Committee of
Move to curb drug habit drastic measures urged
The police chief seeks drastic steps to curb cocaine use in the district. He cites rising arrests and a bizarre find of cocaine in a book. The mayor drafts a regulation limiting possession to registered druggists or licensed professionals with physician prescription, and proposes sent to Corporation Counsel for report.
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West
Hpas
EB. H. Thomas
Mercentile Protest Targets New Food Market Regulations
Merchants and store operators oppose pending Congress bills granting Commissioners power to regulate markets and food selling areas. Health Officer notes difficulty proving direct health links, yet Commissioners push for strict sanitary rules and immediate congressional action.
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Commission
Congress
W. C. Woodward
Citizens' Association Alleges Chief Has Too Much Power
The Congress Heights Citizens Association seeks a trial board for all fire department rule violations after alleging the chief engineer acts as prosecutor judge and jury and denies fair hearings. Private Charles E. White of Chemical Engine Co No 5 was dismissed for taking a horse and buggy. Belt says White had a fair hearing with counsel and police findings approved. Macfarland will grant a rehearing. A separate complaint by George F. Graham Jr. accuses Sergt J E Hartman of detaining a bulldog owned by Howard Crane, with Moulton cited as owning claims. the dog is at risk while Crane is away for health reasons.
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Citizens’ Association
Congress Heights Citizens’ Association
Charles E. White
Chemical Engine Company, No. 5
Congress Heights
T. Harlan
Belt
White
Macfarland
Saya
George F. Graham, Jr
Commissioner West
Sergt
J. E. Hartman
Metropolitan Police Force
Mr. Graham
Howard Crane
Saranac Lake
Sergt. Hartman
J. E. Moulton
Third Precinct
Best Dessert Praised by All at Drugstores and Markets
City bulletins praise Co. & S. Lee Cream as the best dessert, while shoppers are urged to visit local drugstores and merchants for good designs and moderate prices. Advertisements promote Private Stock Whisky, lunch spots, watch repair, and home fixtures. Local hardware and plumbing services claim reliable, affordable work.
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F. Brooks Co
16Th St
Pennelly’s
Kentucky
N. Y
Vorst's
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