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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
15
A Boston doctor recounts cases where apparent death from acute indigestion or undertaker error led to near-burial. He proposes a test by slapping the back to trigger a diaphragm reflex, showing life if the chest or diaphragm responds, and warns of unsafe embalming practices that can kill the living.
Testimony from Drs Adams and Ruffin in a Police Court case concerns the dangers of a product named Carterhedake or Carter remedy. They describe ingredients like acetanilide and antipsting amid claims of heart and nerve risks. The defense plans to argue alcohol interaction compounds the drug’s effects.
Yesterday Justice appointed Herbert Marshall Fletcher of Independence as administrator of the estate of the late Rear Admiral Mont Kemere Mietener who died in the city. The filing through attorney J Wilmer Latimer states Fletcher and his uncle Charles Fletcher are the sole heirs. Admiral Steier resided at 1920 1 Street for years and was never married. The estate includes a house and personal property valued around 40 000.
The President announced a referee board of prominent scientists to aid the Department of Agriculture in cases involving benzoate of soda sulfur and other preservatives in county foods. The list includes Dr Ira Remsen of Johns Hopkins University as president, Dr Russell I. Shittden of Yale University, Dr John K. Long of Northwestern University, Dr Alsazo I Taylor of the University of California, and Dr J A Aurter of the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
The coroner's jury urged a law change for scaffold inspection after painter Frank Mead was killed by a collapsing scaffold. Engineer Commissioner Marrow rejected the proposal, saying current rules suffice and responsibility lies with workers. Central Labor Union families demanded an official probe into Oakfield Hospital medical care.
A. I. Herrold argues against tearing down south side buildings between the Treasury and the Capitol, warning of bankruptcies for north side merchants and loss of customers as traffic realigns. He predicts wholesale reconstruction and future lawsuits over property and business losses.
The city commissioners project 590106100 square yards of streets and sidewalks to be swept by hand in 1909, raising hand sweeping costs by 500 dollars. The notice was sent to Senator Marbanks after a letter to the commission. They seek Congress approval for a higher 19 to 20 cent per 1000 square yards rate to cut surface area per worker and cover longer haul costs if dumps on Rock Creek and Connecticut Avenue close.
Mrs Ruth Simpson filed in the district Supreme Court for separation from her husband Stephen M Simpson an employee at the Government Printing Office claiming cruel and abusive treatment since their Cranford New Jersey marriage July 27 1691 and that he provided no support for their four children. She asks for custody and states he earns 4 80 per year while she received 1 a month government pay through 1901 and parts of 1900 and 1904 to support herself and children.
Mrs. Mary Allee Smith of Rockville Md died at Georgetown University Hospital after a head on collision Friday night near Offutts Station Maryland. Her husband George Smith was carried on a stretcher from his room to hers and died in the wreck’s aftermath. An autopsy was performed by Dr H W Molden and an inquest is planned with Magistrate Albert Wilson presiding.
Brig. Gen. Francis Dodge A S A retired died Wednesday. Funeral today at 2 pm at St Johns Episcopal Church with full military honors. Interment in Arlington Cemetery. Survived by wife Miss Weston and sister Miss lodge.
Secretary Taft with General Edwards took a horseback ride in Rack Creek Park after a day of hearings on Philippine and Panamanian affairs. He met with Gov. Masoon on Cuba, hosted Virginia Republicans, and planned a Buffalo speech before returning to Washington for a full week at the War Department.
The Department of Justice did not consider prosecuting labor unions for maintaining interstate boycott of manufactured goods. It is unclear if a union could be dissolved under the Sherman Act for such a boycott. Officials believed the government would need proof the union aimed to restrain trade. The topic had not been examined for potential federal antitrust prosecutions.
Death announced in Los Angeles on February 19 of Mrs J M Z Charbonnel after a long illness. She was Miss Hardee Williamson eldest daughter of the late Gen J A Williamson former commissioner of the General Land Office and longtime resident of this city. She leaves three sisters:Mrs W B Bayley of Europe Mrs Rey Jones of California and Mrs George R Stearns of Rhode Island.
The State Department said the Senate's Wednesday ratification of the French arbitration treaty paves the way for submitting similar treaties to ratification with other nations. Several treaties are in negotiation with strong prospects for success.
The U S Board of Food and Drug Inspection defines original unbroken packages as those prepared for shipment and delivered in the same form to the consignee. A package is not original if any contents are removed after arrival in a state or territory. Hannis Taylor invited to speak at the Sons of the American Revolution banquet on Washington's birthday in Pittsburgh.
Prof Wall and Son, entertainers, attended parties with references to figures and beverages. Commissioner West left his sick room and joined a subcommittee discussing District appropriation items. Death reported for Col Cornelius McLean aged sixty six, with background in Civil War and New York clubs. Marble dealer Henry B Tuprecht assigns all property to Eugene A Jonas as assignee. Notices invite investments from people with $100 to $1,000 to contact N G Upham at Home Life Building.
Vice President Fairbanks accepted an invitation to speak at the dedication of a Union soldiers memorial in Madison Indiana funded by Chicago’s George Middleton. The event is planned for the latter part of May. A second item notes Thomas Green of Hillsdale DC, injured by a brick strike attributed to Harrison Sorrel, also of Hillsdale, and Sorrel is in custody at Anacostia station.
James Speyer a New York banker had a long conference with the President at the White House to discuss business conditions. He came to discuss interview details and related matters.
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