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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
23
Disturbing discussion on misdiagnosed deaths from acute indigestion and undertaker errors. Dr Diswitl cites an easy test: slap the back to provoke a diaphragm reflex. red motion in the back suggests life. Case of a Munich youth illustrates how apparent death can mislead, with embalming hastening fatal outcomes.
The trial records testimonies from Drs Adams and Ruffin detailing alleged dangers of Carter Harber remedy components including acetanilide and antipyrine. They describe potential spinal and cardiac risks, nerve damage, and dangerous interactions with alcohol.
Herbert Marshall Fletcher of Independence appointed by yesterday to administer the estate of Rear Admiral Mont Kemere Mietener who died in the city. The uncle Charles Fletcher of Tennessee is named alongside Fletcher as sole heirs. The estate mainly consists of a house and about 40,900 dollars in personal property.
The President announced a referee board of prominent scientists to assist the Department of Agriculture in the benzoate of soda sulfur and other preservatives case affecting county foods. Members include Dr Ira Remsen of Johns Hopkins University, Dr Russell I Shittenden of Yale, Dr John K Long of Northwestern, Dr Alonzo I Taylor of UC, Dr L A Aurter of College at Physicians and Surgeons New York.
The coroner's jury urged scaffold regulation changes to better protect painters after Frank Meade died when a scaffold collapsed. Engineer Commissioner Marrow rejected the idea, saying current inspections suffice and worker responsibility prevents such accidents. Families from the Central Labor Union pressed for an official probe into Oakfield Hospital care.
I A Herrold argues against tearing down south side buildings from the Treasury to the Capitol. He warns it would ruin north side merchants by losing customers and forcing a costly realignment, predicting bankruptcy for many firms. The piece decries vandalism and calls for preserving existing commerce along the avenue.
Commissioners estimate 590 106 100 square yards of streets and sidewalks to be swept by hand in 1909. This raises hand sweeping costs by 500 dollars. The increase aims to fund more efficient cleaning, longer hauls, and potential dumps closure along Rock Creek and Connecticut Avenue.
Ruth Simpson petitions the district Supreme Court for separation from her husband Stephen M Simpson an official at the Government Printing Office She seeks custody of their four children claiming cruel abusive treatment and neglect He earns 480 a year and she has supported the family with a government position paying one dollar monthly Their Cranford N J marriage date is cited as July 27 1691.
Mrs Mary Allee Smith of Rockville Maryland died at Georgetown University Hospital after a head on crash last Friday near Offutts Station on the Washington and Rockville Electric Railroad. Her husband George Smith was injured and carried on a stretcher. An autopsy is reported and an inquest set for today to determine fault.
Brig. Gen. Francis Dodge A S A retired dies Wednesday and will have funeral services at St John's Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. with full military honors. Interment follows at Arlington Cemetery. Survived by wife Miss Weston and sister Miss Lodge. Dodge served in the Civil War, Spanish American War, and Indian campaigns.
Secretary Taft accompanied by Gen. Clarence R. Edwards took a horseback ride in Rack Creek Park after a day of hearings and meetings. He spent the afternoon resting and then prepared for a Buffalo speech and a return to Washington for a week at his War Department desk.
The Department of Justice reportedly considered prosecuting labor unions for maintaining boycotts on articles in interstate commerce. The department was not clear if a union could be dissolved under the Sherman Act for such boycotts. It was believed the government would need to show the union aimed to restrain trade and the subject had not been examined for possible antitrust prosecution.
Death announced in Los Angeles on February 19 of Mrs J M Z Charbonnel born 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 had many friends in this country and abroad. Surviving sisters are the wives of Admiral W B Bayley Rey Jones and George R Stearns all in Europe California and Rhode Island respectively.
The State Department reported that Senate ratification of the French arbitration treaty yesterday paves the way for submitting similar treaties for other nations. Several agreements are under negotiation with prospects of success.
The U S Board of Food and Drug Inspection defined original unbroken packages as those shipped in their entire form to a consignee. Any removal of contents after arrival voids original status. Hannis Taylor invited to speak at the Pittsburg Sons of the American Revolution Washington’s Birthday banquet.
Prof Wall and Son attended social events and a subcommittee briefing on the District appropriation bill discussed at length. Col Cornelius McLean, son of James Monroe McLean, died aged sixty six in Mount Vernon New York after a storied career including Civil War service and NY clubs. Marble dealer Henry B Tuprecht assigned his Pennsylvania Avenue business assets for creditors. Investment seekers asked to contact N G C Upham at Home Life Building.
Vice President Fairbanks accepted an invitation to speak at the May dedication of a monument to Union soldiers in Madison, Indiana, funded by George Middleton of Chicago. In a separate incident, Thomas Green of Hillsdale DC, injured by a brick at Casualty Hospital, is reported to be struck by Harrison Sorrel, also of Hillsdale, and Sorrel is jailed at Anacostia station.
James Speyer of a New York bank held a lengthy White House conference with the President to discuss current business conditions. The banker came to review interview details and assess economic outlook.
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