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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1909

Page

6

Health Report Critiques Food Inspections In District

Dr Woodward cites insufficient inspectors as cause for lax food sanitation in markets cafes and hotels while praising the annual district health report sent to the government printing office. Marine products at the fish wharf are condemned in large numbers including white fish butterfish cod haddock and oysters among others.

Woodward Government Printing Office Eivery Health Office

Former Fire Captain Sues DC Commissioners for Pension

Anthony J. Mosheauvel, a former DC Fire Department captain, seeks a writ of mandamus and a $75 monthly pension from the Police and Firemen's Relief Association funds. He says a 1908 on‑the‑job injury led to hospital confinement and his dismissal without a hearing, violating Congressional rights. lawyers McNeil & McNeil represent him.

Fire Department District of Columbia Anthony J. Mozheuve Aie Police and Firemen’s Relief Associaton Mosheaver Florida Avenue Pomeroy Seventh Streets Mosheuvel McNeil & McNeil

Better Car Service Focus Of North Washington Meeting

Questions on adding cars to the Le Droit Park line and extending hotter service to midnight on the Brookland line dominated the North Washington Citizens' Association monthly gathering at the Church of the Advent. Discussion also covered Todd Place pavement, sidewalk work near the new Gage School on Blingler Street, with no decisive action taken. A committee led by D. S. Hoover was named to arrange the annual executive banquet set for February 1 at the Risew House, including a long list of members.

le Droit Park Brookland North Washington Ciizens' Association Church of the Advent Second U Streets Whhich Todd Place Gage School Blngler Street E. A Neisy Rises House Hoover B. A. Allen Joseph W. Clary Jm.glover Charles W. Goode M.D. Kelter Benjamin LeFevra R. K. Josan F. P. McDermot L. J. Mathews F. Ohm A.C Perkins J. M. Priest Wiliam J. Ray Riddle A. Rutt A. M. Shannon R. A. Smith Washington Topham Charles Allen

Gallagher Resigns to Join Agriculture Department

The resignation of Gallagher, food and sanitary inspector in the District health office, was submitted to the commissioners to take effect immediately. He will join the Department of Agriculture as a food and drug inspector and has served two years. Promotion will fill his vacancy. Gallagher starts two days of vacation soon. Jennie O'Brien, 14 months old, daughter of Robert L. O'Brien, was seriously injured by a runaway horse near Tlorterath and Irving streets.

Gallagher District Health Office Woodward Department of Agriculture Jennie O'Brien Robert L. O'Brien Girard Street Tlorterath Irving Streets Charles Busher Georgia Avenue Harrison Crook Wifteerrth L Streets Chainman Guy W. Talbert Conway B. Hunt J. C. Elbert

Alleged Black Hat Man Arrested in Blackmail Case

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 on a charge of blackmail in the metropolis and is alleged to be a member of the Black Fiend Society.

William E. Beall Park Road Northwest Vermilion and Barbee Central Office Detective Battle New York Metropolis Black Fiand Society

Indicted Waterbury in fraud case atop grand jury list

J M Waterbury charged with false pretenses for posing as Associated Press employee to secure funds from Senator Harrows Hult Bartholé McHarg and others. Waterbury released on 4000 dollar bond after police investigation spurred by McHarg’s suspicions. Indictments also include Chauncey Brandt for receiving stolen property Mrs Dryden, plus multiple others for theft, embezzlement and related offenses.

Justice Gould District Supreme Court Jules M. Waterbury Senator Burrows Michigan John A C. Hull Iowa Richard Bartholdt Missouri Ormsby McHarg Chicago Associated Press Waterbury Senator Harrows Hult Bartholét McHarg J. F. Dryden Senator Dryden New Jerk W. C. “Gates Lawrence . Latshaw D. C. Bacon Arthur Martin Thomas Smith James B. Chapman Joseph J. Gleason, Jr Charleg Elias Rubenstein David Lowenstein

Forgery Case Continued in Police Court

William E. Bird charged with forgery won a postponement as prosecutors seek more time to probe the alleged swindle. Bird, arrested Saturday, claimed a varied past from conductor to Texas police, and to an asylum stay. Held on $2,000 bail awaiting preliminary hearing in the Colorado building firm case.

William E. Bird Bird Focal Texas Colorado

Receiver Sought for Capital Auto Sightseeing Co

William W. Anderson former president of the Capital Auto Sight-Seeing Company asked yesterday for a receiver to locate seven automobiles valued at about $10,000 and to oversee the company’s affairs. The petition cites an inability to collect a $2,441 judgment against the firm, organized recently with $25,000 capital and about $8 in treasury. Attorney R. Behrend represents Anderson.

Wiliam W. Anderson Capital Auto Sight-Seeing Company Fourteenth Street Alleger Treasury KR. B. Behrend 3R. Anderson

Eulogies At St Patrick's Mark First Anniversary Mass

A solemn high mass of requiem for Rev. Dr. D. 5.7 Stafford late rector at St Patrick's celebrated yesterday marking the anniversary of his death. Rev. T B McGuigan led the service with readings and a double quartet under Armand Gumprecht. Rev. Philip O'Donnell delivered the eulogy praising Stafford's charity and priestly example.

St. Patrick's Stafford Ford T. B McGuigan William T. Russell D. DD James A. Smyth Wiliam J. Carroll Armand Gumprecht Gregorian Whiting Chopin Classmate Enology Stamard Niagara College Philip O'Donnell Boston Dr. Stafford Congress Senate Supreme Court Father Stafford God

Building Probe Nears End

Investigation by Commissioner Charles P. Neill into the District Inspector of Buildings office, begun at the President's request, is expected to finish within a week or ten days. Much of the work has been conducted by correspondence with complainants sending information directly to Dr Neill. Officials say criticism centers on office organization with scattered charges of incompetence and negligence. Neill will not accept second hand information.

District Inspector of Buildings Labor Charles P. Neil

Money for Playgrounds Plans in Capital City

The Washington Playground Association seeks Congress approval of 1950000 in funding to expand and remodel city playgrounds. Proposals include replacing the North Capitol street site with 4000, building a field house at Rosedale for 48000, furnishing at Cardoso 42000, improving Georgetown grounds 5000, fixing an old bathing head 3000, adding a bench at Lidat Basin 3000, and financing swimming pools at several playgrounds 16000, with only 3282 funds on hand as of November 1.

Washington Playgrounds Washington Playground Association Congress Washington Playgrounds Association North Capitol Street Rosedale Cardoso Georgetown

Insanity ruling in case of Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas, accused of stabbing a contractor after following Thomas Kirby into a home, was judged insane by a Criminal Court jury before Justice Gould. Drs. Shute and Watson testified he had been of unsound mind for over three months. Attorney C. H. Hemans represented Thomas. Our ad section lists groceries and services following the legal item.

Charles Thomas Thomas Kirby Justice Gould

New York Bureau Denies Sending Women Strikebreakers

A New York Times report alleged the Department of Commerce and Labor at 77 Pearl Street sent women as strikebreakers to a Pennsylvania cigarmaker strike. Secretary Straus and Terence Powderly denied knowledge, and an official investigation will be conducted. Powderly plans a New York union address on January 1 to discuss cooperative action on immigrant labor distribution.

New York Employment Bureau Department of ‘Commerce and Labor Pearl Street Pennsylvania Straus W. A. Coskiy Central Federated Union of New York City Terence W. Powderly National Information Bureau Department of Commerce and Labor Department Coakly Powderly Central Federated Union

Ketcham School Grounds Crushed Stone Plan Delayed

Principal requests paving the southern school lot with crushed stone, but funds are insufficient. About 30 dollars spent on beautifying school surroundings. Lunchrooms inspected by the health office found three violations, with fines totaling 233 dollars imposed in police court.

Ketcham School Ilt

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