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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1909
Page
6
A concise note requests illustrated booklets and information on a trip to rapidly progressive and highly interesting states. It highlights interest in revealing regional developments and tourism-friendly details to guide visitors.
Major Newell Ball, assistant superintendent, filed charges against James M. Wood, superintendent of street cleaning, following Ball's forced resignation. Commission status says the Ball incident is closed for now. Ball plans to appeal to the President if not allowed to present his case. Ball has retained attorney R Ralph Burton and says further charges may involve other department members.
Health Officer Woodward drafts stricter supervision rules for private hospitals and asylums in the District. Draft regulations require applicants to seek commissioners' license and obtain three fourths property owner consent within 200 feet. Licensing hinges on health officer, fire department, building inspector, and blanbing inspector certifications. Contagious disease cases require written permission from the health officer.
Miss Mamie Wright, wearing a gray dress and stylish millinery, seeks a marriage license. Clerk Belew, flustered by the sight, instructs her to remove her hat and raise her right hand, then abruptly swears her after a brief, awkward moment.
George W Klehm of 1022 Potomac Avenue Southeast walked into the District building seeking examination. Officials found the well advanced disease and rushed him to the hospital. Exposures were likely as others were notified. He had just returned from a three week visit in Pennsylvania and rode the streetcar there.
Unveiling of Crosby Stuart Noyes bust, veteran Washington journalist who died a year ago, will occur at the District building at noon next Thursday. A pedestal placement was approved by commissioners after a letter from Canon Rudolph, secretary of the Noyes memorial committee. Preparations for the ceremony will begin immediately.
A new pay as you enter car of Capital Traction ran an experimental trip on the Fourteenth Street line with invited guests including officials from Capital Traction and Washington Railway and Electric Company. Gaillard Hunt of the Library of Congress was the first real passenger, after officials observed the fare system using brass pieces and imitation tickets.
The Very Rev Dr Daniel J Kennedy of the Dominican House of Studies closed a three day mission at St Dominicie Church for the colored women and girls of the parish. Also notes passing bad checks by Marion D Harrison and local business promotions and police appointments by Maj. Richard Sylvester.
The Rhode Island Avenue Suburban Citizens Association and Merchants Transfer seek improvements on through streets linking Brookland fire dept to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad via Kearney Jackson Rhode Island and South Dakota avenues. House bill 2302 would fund grading on Kearney and Jackson streets, while other measures aim to upgrade Milly and Evarts avenues and Rhode Island Avenue. officials report broader regional improvements are possible within two years. Admitted to practice here, seven young attorneys join Chief Justice Clabaugh and local bar.
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