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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
13
Report transmitted to Senate outlines new structures for Eastern and Central High Schools. Abandon eight rooms, enlarge or convert others, create more playgrounds, and consider various site proposals across multiple districts.
District building inspector approved plans for Carnegie Institution of Washington to build a six story structure at the southeast corner of Osterath and I streets. The contractor AD Ponveck of Philadelphia will oversee construction through a 17 foot parking area and portico entrances with marble detailing. Dr. Robert Woulward, head of the institution, notes early completion progress and funding arrangements.
A proposal outlines starting a morning meeting at the Young Men's Christian Association hall to organize boys' club activities. It references building improvements, supervision, and a plan similar to existing youth groups, with polling and local civic involvement noted.
Testimony in Robert Harper’s trial for violating the pure food and drug act focused on classification of poisonous and nonpoisonous drugs and their effects. Doctors described how dosage governs toxicity, with debate among authorities on brain food versus overall nourishment and the role of prescription compounds like morphine and antipyrine in medical practice.
A city report details Barnes denying orders to remove Johnson and pledging an inquiry into apparent mail delivery delays. It outlines complaints about Sunday work, staffing, and improved service while defending the Post Office as operating in harmony.
A man named Thompson was held on $20 bond after a purse theft near Mrs Rollins on Massachusetts Avenue and Fourth Street Northwest. The victim was assaulted and the pocketbook recovered a short time later. Additional hearing set as authorities pursue further charges.
Commissioners push to gauge public pulse on Sabbath laws as several bills arise in Congress aimed at restricting Sunday work and commerce. Proposals include prohibitions on opening places of business except essential services, with exemptions for groceries and hotels, while newsstands and undertaking establishments face limits.
George Bobinger, proprietor of the Cabin John Hotel at Cabin John Bridge, died yesterday at George Washington Caversts Hospital after a ten day illness. He and his brother ran the hotel. survived by his wife and an infant son. Funeral Saturday at St Pauls church with interment at Mount Olivet.
The listing notes several Washington properties changing hands. A three story six apartment building at west northeast corner with a frontage of 60 feet sold for about 5000 dollars. A two story brick dwelling at 185 Summit Street Southeast and a brick dwelling at 8 Estreet Southeast also sold. Purchasers include Mrs Fraulder and Frarres Vi Suuder, with prices around 6900 dollars combined. a buyer plans to take possession next fall. The properties are described as comparatively new.
A jumble of notices reports and ads listing personnel changes vacation returns lectures hospital lunches bankruptcies and assorted goods and services. It mentions Mr Hunt returning from vacation and several district engineers and construction company figures, a life of Christ illustrated lecture at the Masonic Temple on March 13, and local vendors offering pies lunches and clothing items. Also listed are bankruptcy petitions, a clerkly business directory entry, and ads for beer gas radiators and bottling.
The Post announces a special edition containing the first mixtures of the Educational Contest. New contestants are invited to secure a copy at the Post office and join in the entertainment offered to readers. Copies are on sale at the office location for local subscribers and customers.
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