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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
6
A bold Saks Clothes promotion boasts durable socks with a six month wear-back guarantee. Featuring heel toe and sole spliced with linen yarn in black blue brown and gray. The ad emphasizes renowned service and quality.
Attorney General Bonaparte reports on gas composition and carbon monoxide dangers found in Washington Gas Light Company supply. He urges Congress to regulate water gas usage, strengthen safety standards, and require rigorous appliance inspections to prevent toxic exposure and fatalities.
H W Hunter of Baltimore urges commissioners to require inspection and approval of gas appliances before installation to reduce fatalities. He notes that when gas firms oversee connections, high grade appliances are installed and maintained, while independent sellers or dealers often neglect supervision, creating dangerous conditions the government should address.
Poundmaster Einstein reports 8 295 dogs killed or removed in the year with 3 579 stray dogs impounded. Cats numbered 4 536 and other livestock were picked up. receipts include 9925 for food 2213 50 from fees and 122 50 from Dr W W Evans quits board Dr Evans resigns from District dental examiners to move to Virginia Dr C W Cuubhertson appointed to succeed him Heating apparatus head appointed Arthur H Freeman a Washington mechanical engineer appointed to manage district buildings heating system at 4 per day
City Bulletin notes promotion of 3 BL Fisher from asphalt and cement inspector to a higher position in the department, following recommendation by Juan O. Har trove. Fisher has been in District service since 1905 and earns about $1,100 annually.
Dr Woolward's statistics show 194 total deaths in the week, with 72 white deaths and notable changes from 1907. Deaths from consumption, pneumonia, heart disease, and kidney disease are detailed, alongside infant mortality and diphtheria, smallpox, typhoid, tuberculosis and other infections. Births total 151, including 48 colored.
A test on the 4 inch main supplying the U S fish commission indicates a major underground leak estimated around 90000 gallons daily. Investigation by Paul Lanham and district officials suggests internal building checks are needed to confirm valve shut off and tapped connections. District officials will seek cooperation from Commissioner George M Bowers to locate the leak.
Chief Engineer FP Wagner submitted December fire report to commissioners showing total estimated loss of 86178 for the district. Insurance coverage stands at 407800. Ninety one fires occurred that month with 33 in brick structures and 19 in frame buildings.
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