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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1912
Page
4
Banonbridge traffic halted as commissioners order Calvert Street bridge over Rock Creek closed due to unbalanced structure. Street cars may pass center rails while remaining lanes are shut until permanent injunction ruling. Court hearing set for March as repair pending.
Funeral services for Mrs Hannah Kaufman who died Wednesday at her home will be held tomorrow morning at the family residence with Rabbis Simon and Stern. Interment will be in Washington Hebrew Cemetery. Widow of Aaron Kaufman she was 0 years old and had lived in Washington 65 years, running a dry goods store for 40 years. Survived by five children including Sigmund Kaufman and Julie Kaufman and daughters Mrs HE Abrams, Mrs Cohen, and Mrs Samuel Herman of this city.
Dr John Crayxe Simpson, trustee under the will of Catharine Borrows, petitions Chief Justice Clabaugh in County Court No 1 to be relieved after twelve years of service. He cites personal business sacrifices and irritations from legatees named by Mrs Borrows’ daughter Sarah Catharine, noting he'll be away for months and may seek a disinterested replacement.
A proposed law would license taxi drivers and allow license cancellation for drivers with bad records. Police report supports stricter oversight to curb robberies, thefts, and impositions by intoxicated operators who fear publicity and avoid going to court. The measure aims to eliminate unfit chauffeurs from service.
Crampton DuBois six year old former Alabama resident died yesterday morning at 47 C street southeast from a fall in the street while returning from the Southern Society banquet Thursday night. Loroner Nevilt certified the death as accidental. His mother accompanied him as vertigo struck at Pennsylvania avenue and John Marshal place and a carriage was used to take him home. A physician found a fractured skull.
Inspector Mortis Slacker recommends revoking a license for Willow Rowers, a one year old, to operate the elevator at 462 Loulalana Avenue Northwest. Two communications prompted the case, one anonymous and another signed by Mrs Rudd of 2 Seventh Street Southeast. Police could not verify the woman’s identity.
Miss J Conner of IPI Nocti Caro lna avenue northeast saw a white man drop a handbag containing $218 on Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventh Street Southeast and run off. Police were notified as bystanders chased the thief but he escaped.
William Mcir Clayton told Brightwood Citizens Association last night that the present system of land condemnation for street improvements in the District is unfair because the Federal government pays none of the expense. He urged a half and half principle for condemnation and urged prompt street improvements when land is condemned. He cited cases where condemned land was assessed and paid for yet no improvements occurred for five years, warning that delays would leave streets in poor condition.
Members of the Robert E Lee Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy gathered at Carroll Institute Hall for an Evening in the Old South. Miss Georgia arranged the program featuring Miss Willama Misa Tillian Chenoweth, the Confederate Choir, Mise Talla Walllame Simmes, and Mrs Robert Mewnight with dancing and entertainment.
Washington Post Bureau reports Alexandria officials confirm a fare increase on the Potomac ferry to Washington. Single fare becomes 1 cent, round trip 8 cents. the service resumes next Monday after ice closure, with higher fares aimed at sustaining operation and pleasing bondholders.
President James J Oyster of the Chamber of Commerce announced members for three committees. Building industry list includes Daniel, Anes, Chiswelh, Church, Clark, Murphy, Muth, Rose, Walker, Wilson, Ward, and others. Turfs lighting and bridges committee features Joseph Weller as chair with Adams, Anderson, Bradbury, Davis, Jordan, Kennedy, Markward, Matteson, and more. Wholesale trade panel lists May as chairman with Andrews, Bird, Brewer, Dungan, Farnshaw, Graves, and others. Remaining appointments to be disclosed within two weeks.
Benjamin Berton Earnest a United States Navy seaman died of smallpox at the Norfolk training station. The training station and Franklin are placed under strict quarantine after his death. Earnest was a native of Chambles Georgia and died Thursday in the isolation ward.
President Taft surprised residents by visiting the First Battery District National Guard field artillery at 478 Missouri Avenue. He lauded the national guard as essential to national defense, urged stronger enlistment, and announced plans to equip the force with modern light artillery while noting the need for better winter quarters.
Amusement billboards list Belasco and Lyceum shows with times, along with vaudeville acts at the Gayety and Cosmos Theaters. Civil Service examinations are announced at The Drillers, inviting local applicants to learn about five tests. Also noted are bread quality ads from Holmes Bakery and streetcar line openings. A man fell from an elevator shaft at 19 Fourteenth Street NW, suffering a fractured skull and low recovery chances. he was taken to Emergency Hospital.
Funeral services for Prof William B Ireland, longtime Washington public schools educator, will be held this afternoon at his home 498 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest under the auspices of William R Singleton Lodge No TA AM, of which he was an active member. Interment will follow at Long Branch Cemetery.
Two story houses were transferred yesterday at 632 Gordon Avenue Northwest and 120 Warder Street Northwest. Transactions were handled by Willett & Remerke Company Inc, with Daniel C7 Coing and August Donor as sellers and Benjamin Hravks identified as a buyer via Parker.
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