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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1907
Page
7
A damaged OCR fragment notes a corner on 7th street with a price of 14 000 and a monthly rent of 100 dollars. It mentions improvements and a fee described as a FP fee. The text is incomplete but indicates property related terms and financial figures.
Electrical Engineer Walter C. Allen urged the District to amend wiring regulations to require all service wires underground or enclosed, with weatherproof or rubber insulation and a protecting sheath. He proposed iron pipe protection for connections to mains or poles eight feet above street level. A public hearing next week may be called to inform Commissioners. He argued overhead service wires are the most dangerous and inadequately secured.
The Commission proposes a bill to Congress for maintaining stock yards slaughter houses and packing houses. Health Officer Woodward prepared the draft urging strict inspection of meat for the Washington market. It requires clean well ventilated slaughterhouses and daily cleansing of tools, with slaughter restricted to registered plants.
Judge Kimball of Police Court urges Commissioners to allot 4750 from the contingency fund or include it in deficiency estimates to cover coal and maintenance costs for the new Police Court Building at Sixth and D streets northwest. He notes only 370.80 remains in the contingency fund, all needed for coal, and requests at least 750 more for the remaining six months.
May Sylvester, superintendent of polo, urged Commissioners to raise patrol driver salaries from 600 to 720 per year. Papers filed and to be considered with estimates. The move follows a petition by twenty six drivers seeking higher pay or a fair equivalent for their services.
The Commissioners awarded to J. L. Mott the contract to furnish and erect twenty eight lamp posts on the Connecticut avenue bridge at a cost of 13,636 dollars. Lamps will be 500 candle power and posts designed by Sculptor Barstow, architect of the new municipal building. Erection is expected within five months.
The YMCA's evening institute formed a debating club last night at 7 o clock. The Lyceum tradition at the Washington YMCA has long been a premier local forum. Harry Hime will act as critic and John Lea Brooks will teach public speaking.
The Commissioners sent to Congress a draft bill to regulate property tax refunds and district assessments. Drafted by Hopewell 4H Darneilie, former District assessor, it seeks early enactment with Chairman Babcock’s support. Current law bars refunds for more than three years prior to application. The bill would cap refunds to three years before the filing date for all cases.
Rudolph & West Company complains to District property clerk M C Hargrove that Franklin School authorities refuse payment for goods delivered, contending items missing. Company shows signed receipts by a person calling himself Taylor, while officials say he lacked authority. Hargrove suggests a central receipts authority and centralized depot to prevent fraud. commissioners approve, action pending.
Col. George B. Dyer, commander of the Twelfth Regiment of Infantry, NY National Guard, sought a timber from the demolished Long Bridge claiming to have marched there in 1861. A.M. Lawson’s letter to Commissioners disputes the claim, stating no fragment of the old bridge remains and that the timber cannot be supplied. If Lawson’s facts hold, Dyer will be informed of the error.
Stuart McNamara, attorney for the Board of Education, has prepared charges against Francis L. Cardozo, a supervising principal. The board will receive the charges by Monday and a meeting to consider the case is planned for Monday or Tuesday. The delay follows McNamara’s commitments and Admiral Baird’s illness. locals ask for reinstatement of dismissed teachers citing Judge Anderson’s ruling.
ATt Pictures of Great Heauty promotes Elk Grove coupons as special prices sweep through lighting fixtures. J. F. Brodie Co. advertises chandeliers and portable lights to clear stock before inventory. Lacey & Co. push plumbing services. Holmes' Pies and Bolmes' Bakery advertise home made pies and fruit cake with contact numbers.
Local church events fill the day with lectures and services. Retired W Densilee Thomas preaches at Grace M E Church while Mrs East Canganbeck presents Egypt lectures at Mount Zion ME Church. The Northeast Washington Citizens Association plans a monthly meeting at Advent Church to elect a secretary and conduct business. Funeral services were held for Henry H. Klopfer of the Bureau, with burial at Glenwood Cemetery.
The program for volunteer readings and music in the blind reading room runs 2 20 to 3 30 p m on Tuesday January 8 with reader Mrs Emily Lee Ragan. Thursday January 10 features a song and piano recital by Prof Jasper Dean McFall and David Kindleberger. Saturday January 12 offers a lecture by Representative Adam Bede with a dinner to H G Brinkley and a Thursday banquet for him by Lansburgh and Co associates.
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