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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
8
Real estate notices describe many parcels for sale near 7th Street and Ith Street, with prices from 7 750 to 35 000 and rents around 100 monthly. Mentions include parcels near Palais Royal, New York Avenue, and Vermont Avenue, with multiple fronts, brick buildings, and potential income from 6 to 19 percent.
The article highlights railroad links from Washington to St Louis via Pennsylvania Railroad. It notes through service at 3 40 p m arriving 7 10 p m next day and the St Louis Limited at 2 p m with enhanced comforts. It mentions trains from Union Station with routes to Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Arizona California and Old Mexico.
Citizens and physicians push for allowing children to skate on sidewalks while opponents warn of collisions and danger. Commissioners note strong support for sidewalk use as schools and local figures including Chancellor weigh in during yesterday’s public hearing with numerous speakers from many walks of life.
Regulations interpreting the new fire escape law allow three gallon extinguishers in public buildings instead of five. The rules, prepared by the building and fire departments under Capt Kelley supervision, require structural changes in hotels and public places with licenses. Building Inspector Ashford must certify buildings that are properly equipped. those failing to comply receive ninety days to act or face prosecution.
Health Officer Woodward informed Commissioner Macfarland that market and store conditions are not as bad as the Bureau of Animal Industry reported and will lead a personal investigation. He sought Agriculture Department help and cited upcoming regulation bills for slaughterhouses in the District.
Floral tributes from Pension Office staff and associates marked the death of G H Haslam who died Monday morning at 1014 North Capitol Street. The funeral at St Aloysius Catholic Church included Requiem Mass officiated by Rev Father McCarthy with helpers, pallbearers named, Knights of Columbus attendance, and private interment at St Marys Cemetery.
Letters urging urgent help to the Associated Charities prompt donations received Monday to Wednesday at 811 G Street NW. Amounts from multiple donors totaling several dozen dollars are acknowledged by treasurers John Joy Edson and John F. Wilkins as distressed families seek food fuel and clothing while Citizens’ Relief Association pushes for further funds.
Health Officer Woodward reports typhoid cases fell from eighty-nine to eighty-three last week with sixteen new reports and nineteen discharges, two by death. Diptheria adds five new cases. district notes racial death counts, colored mortality and rates, while smallpox is absent.
The Central Hotel Company seeks renewal of a liquor license at 1000 E Street NW, faced with police protests over disorderly conduct. Other saloons in Fourteenth Street, Ohio Avenue, First Street SW, and Virginia Avenue NW are cited for improper conduct or violations. Maj Milo V Bailey dies. funeral set from 510 I Street with Rev Donald MacLeod officiating. Bailey, born 1835 in Marion NY, served 1861–1865. survived by wife and two daughters Mrs P Bunn of Chicago and Miss Irene Temple Holley. ritual services expected by Grand Army.
Carrie Nation spoke at the W C I U yesterday afternoon with Congressman Webber of Ohio on stage. the lecture lasted two hours. The bulletin also touts Schmeiders Malt Bread and local ads for housing, poultry shows, mantel sales, a Shepherdstown inheritance inquiry, a Kentucky Light Lanches venue, a whiskey offer, lighting fixtures, and J J Georges foot specialists in Washington with free consultation.
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