Health Officer Criticizes Market Sanitation In Washington
Health Officer Woodward blames inspectors for lax effort and urges immediate legislation to tighten market cleanliness in Washington. He cites some markets as dirty while others are clean, notes small inspection staff, and calls for more inspectors, better facilities, and legal authority to regulate market construction and accommodations for workers. He stresses decency and sanitation without claiming a direct link to lower death rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Washington
Health Department
Asalatani
Hays
Food Int ‘Spection Service
Dayton
Department of Agriculture
Amending Police Law Seeks Promotions Change
Commissioners ask House Committee to amend police vacancy rules to allow promotions beyond service limits and add up to ten Class 1 appointments if vacancies exist in Classes 2 or 3. Also notes fines for two officers and resignations and navy transfer talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee of
Move to curb drug habit drastic measures urged
The district's drug problem prompts the superintendent of police to ask for strict rules to curb cocaine use and unlawful disposition. He cites arrests, including a man found with a cocaine packed book, and the mayor proposes an amendment limiting possession to registered druggists and prescribers with proper labeling, pending Corporation Counsel review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Hpas
EB. H. Thomas
Merchants Protest Proposed Congressional Market Regulations
Merchants and storeowners oppose a pending bill granting Commissioners broader power to regulate markets and food sales. Health Officer Woodward notes proving a direct link to public health grows harder with advances in sanitation. Despite objections, Commissioners push to enact laws enforcing strict sanitary compliance and urge immediate congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Congress
W. C. Woodward
Citizens' Association Alleges Chief Has Too Much Power
The Congress Heights Citizens Association asks the Commissioners appoint a trial board to hear all charges against firemen for department rule violations. They accuse the chief engineer of acting as prosecutor judge and juror, denying defendants a fair hearing. Also notes dismissal of Private Charles E White and a rehearing approved by Commissioners. A separate note reports George F Graham Jr alleging the forcible detention of a bulldog by Sergeant Hartman. The dog owner Howard Crane is at Saranac Lake for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
City bulletins and assorted local ads mix in crowded page
A fragmented listing page shows local business notices and product pitches. Mentions include Co and S Lee Cream Best Dessert, F Brooks Co drugstore at 531 16th Street, Pennellys at 14th and I, Kentucky lunch spot at 1319 N Yare, watch repair, water heaters, Muddiman Co 616 12th, J J Kidd Co hardware, Goulds Valentines, Malaria Elixir Babek, and West coal and wood suppliers R J and M C Grace at Fourth and F. The ads emphasize low prices, guaranteed services, and convenience across Washington area venues.
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Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Hallet & Davis
T. P. Culley
N. W
Bay of House & Herrmann
House & Herrmann
THE
C. & P. Telephone Company
12Th At. Nw
Ua R St Nw
F Street
Tadella
R. P. Andrews Paper Co., Incorporated
la. Ave. N. W
I. Grosner
Penn. Ave
MC Ae
Alee
Castelberg’s
Washington’s
Opticians
Penna. Ave
White House
Boston Baking. Co
First and
Bats
S. W
Br. Woodward
District of Columbia
Frederick Dirk
John G Hodges
Jessenen
R. Trice
A. L. Walter
G. Norman Howard
Calvert Street Northwest
Howard
Bre
Potomac River
Potomac
A. Converse
Secretary of the Navy
Transfer Naval
Rey
Servator
MERC
Business Properties
Bet Ueen
Idth
Band “H
F St. Nw
9Th Street
Settle Estate
10Th
Ebbitt
Uth Street NW
Palais Royal
Boston House
Pornes
Ath At
Joane
11Th St
New York
14Th St
Atcre
9Th St
New York Ave
Gee
Stone & Fairfax
New York Avenue
F. Brooks Co
16Th St
Pennelly’s
Kentucky
N. Y
Vorst's
G. C. A. Muddiman & Co
J. J. Kidd & Co
Gould’s
Cress Co
Bal Iith St
R. J
Heuarly
A. F. Bornot & Bro
N. Wi
Ates
Great’ Atlantic & Pacific
E Sts
Home Savings Bank
7Th and
Mass. Ave. N. W
7Th and H Sts
N. E
7Th St
Adler
Cravenette
Victor E. Adler
Mass. Ave
Raeaming
Saadfield
Atinata. Ga
Lan Cas
John F. Ellis & Co
Victor
Edison
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th
Bea
Jadson's ‘New Variety Store
David Moore
N.Y. Ave
Ceres
Erie
Wood
T.W. Wood & Sons
Leadsmen
Richmond
Uneeda Biscuit
North Capitol Street
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