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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
23
The Washington Record-Report to Commissioner Macfarland reveals sixteen street hold-ups in under four months with only four arrests and no convictions. Sylvester flees blame as public safety concerns mount over rapid crime rise.
Alarm over a wave of pocketbook snatchings since September leads Commissioner Macfarland to seek more officers after Maj Sylvester reports sixteen cases and only four arrests. The detailed list cites numerous incidents on Northwest and Northeast streets, with minors fined and sent to guardians, while police insist on better resources to curb the robberies and improve patrol coverage.
Commissioners Macfarland and Mor son pressed a House subcommittee for urgent funding to furnish and equip the new municipal building. Total cost estimated at 142,600 includes 43,627.40 for furniture 92,199.20 for file cases and fixtures 7,000 for refurbishing old furniture and moving district effects to the new building. They aim to contract now and have items in place by July 1, using much of the old furniture to limit new purchases.
The Sheridan Monument Commission and Secretary Taft approve Gutzon Borglum’s design for a General Philip Sheridan statue to be placed at Sheridan Circle on Twenty second Street and Massachusetts Avenue. Mrs. Sheridan endorses the design. Sculpture work proceeds with a model ready, aiming for erection early next fall. The statue will face Dupont Circle with a low pedestal and a raised platform, enhanced by artistic seats and niches.
One hundred delegates representing 1600 members of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association start a week at the Ebbitt House on Monday. Secretary G A Grubb opened headquarters there yesterday. The group seeks legislation to advance engineers' efficiency and standards. Membership covers engineers in the United States and the insular possessions.
City bulletins report that Bridge Street will remain open when the off Anacostia bridge is abandoned, following a question by Thomas W. Smith to the Commissioners. Also notes enforcement updates on employment agencies, local ads, and a prohibition talk by Matthew OBrien at Metropolitan M E Church.
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