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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
33
Dr Woodward critiques inspection limits and urges stricter controls on markets and eateries in the District. The annual district health report notes many marine products condemned at the fish wharf and calls for improved sanitation and staffing to ensure clean practices across food handling facilities.
Anthony J. Mosheaver, a former DC Fire Department captain, sues the District of Columbia commissioners. He seeks a writ of mandamus and a $75 monthly pension from Police and Firemen's Relief funds. He says he was injured on duty at a March 20, 1908 fire on Florida Avenue and was dismissed without a hearing, alleging violation of his congressional rights.
The North Washington Citizens' Association met at the Church of the Advent to discuss more cars on the Le Droit Park and Brookland lines and all night service. Other items included Todd Place sidewalk, the new Gage school site on Blngler Street, with no action taken. An annual banquet for ten executives is planned for February 1 at the Rises House, with a long committee list appointed by President E A Neisy.
The District health office food and sanitary inspector Gallagher submitted his resignation through Health Officer Woodward to take effect immediately. He will join the Department of Agriculture as a food and drug inspector after two years in district service. His departure prompts promotion to fill the vacancy, with no successor named yet. Gallagher begins a two day vacation soon. Jennie O'Brien, 14 months old, daughter of Robert L. O'Brien, was seriously injured when a runaway horse struck her baby carriage near Tlorterath and Irving streets. Dr Harrison Crook treated the child.
William E. Beall of 1312 Park Road NW was arrested yesterday morning by central office detectives Vermilion and Barbee and turned over to Detective Battle of New York. He is wanted to answer a charge of blackmail in the metropolis and is alleged to be a member of the Black Fiand Society.
October grand jury returns multiple indictments including Jules M Waterbury accused of false pretenses for posing as an Associated Press employee to swindle lawmakers. Chauncey Brandt charged with receiving stolen property tied to Mrs Dryden. a list of others faces various charges from murder to embezzlement and larceny. Public officials named include Senator Harrows, Senator Dryden, and Attorney General McHarg. Waterbury released on bond after arrest spurred by suspicions from McHarg.
William E Bird facing continued forgery charges in police court after prosecution sought more time to investigate. He was arrested Saturday for allegedly trying to swindle focal attorneys by claiming he could place clients, then told a rambling life story of past jobs and an asylum stay. Held on 2000 bail awaiting preliminary hearing in the Colorado Building case.
William W. Anderson, former president of Capital Auto Sight-Seeing Co, asks a court to appoint a receiver to locate seven automobiles valued at about 10000 and manage the company. He alleges inability to collect a 2441 judgment against the firm, organized with 25000 capital, now about 8 in treasury. Attorney KR Behrend represents Anderson.
In police court James Found forfeited $25 collateral after failing to appear. Young faces a gambling on premises charge from a raid that yielded 13 players detained, 2 released, and 10 summoned as witnesses. Lottie V. Ella seeks absolute divorce from Lemuel Ella filed in District Supreme Court, citing desertion on February 26, 1996. Changes at hospital move Fletcher Warner off the roll and promote Maj. Butler, with Elizabeth Mills appointed as servant. December revenue reported at $222 by Samuel Hinstein, district boundmaster.
First anniversary of Rev Dr Stafford's death marked at St Patrick's with solemn high Mass and elaborate ceremonies. Rev T B McGuigan led, with remarks by Rev Philip O'Donnell praising Stafford's charity, intellect, and devotion.
The investigation of the office of the District inspector of buildings, led by Commissioner Charles P. Neill at the President's request, is expected to finish within a week or ten days. Officials know little of the exact nature as Neill keeps proceedings secret, mainly handling complaints by correspondence and agent-sifted materials. The main criticisms concern office organization with some charges of incompetence and negligence, and Neill refuses to accept second-hand information.
The Washington Playground Association asks Congress for 195000 to expand and improve city playgrounds. Funds cover maintenance, a replacement at North Capitol street, a field house at Rosedale, baths at Cardoso, Georgetown improvements, an old bathing head renewal, a new bench at Bidat Basin, and swimming pools across multiple playgrounds.
Charles Thomas, accused of stalking Thomas Kirby and stabbing a contractor last winter, was adjudged insane by a jury in Criminal Court No. 1. Drs. Shute and Watson testified he had been of unsound mind for over three months, with attorney C. H. Hemans defending. Local notices mention bankrupt undertaker John A. Mitchell and various ads.
A New York paper alleged the New York Employment Bureau at 77 Pearl Street sent women strikebreakers to a Pennsylvania cigarmakers’ strike. Secretary Straus denied knowledge, Powderly of the Information Bureau said no one in office was informed, and an official investigation will be launched. Powderly will speak in New York on January 1 to urge union cooperation on immigrant distribution and work access.
Principal seeks crushed stone surfacing for the southern school lot now used as a playground but the request is not met due to a small repair fund. About 30 dollars has been spent on beautifying the school surroundings. 137 lunchrooms inspected. One hundred thirty seven lunches were inspected by Ilt health office inspectors. three cases required prosecutions for violations of pure food and sanitation laws. Fines totaling 9233 were imposed in the police court.
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