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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
6
A fragment describes substantial reductions on goods by manufacturers. It highlights material advantages and ongoing new ideas from a close tailor of fashion, noting a range of trousers and pricing within the text.
Comptroller Metz, noted as the father of 30,000 dependent children, attends a care conference and argues that current district expenditures mix current expenses with permanent improvements. He proposes splitting funds so permanent improvements are financed separately, reducing annual burdens and ensuring long term gains. He criticizes centralized control and favors a single strong leader to avoid shifting blame.
Indorep plan forwarded by commissioners to Senator Gallinger seeks widening and extension of Minnesota avenue southeast from its terminus near Pennsylvania avenue to Sheriff road. Estimated cost 22000 includes land condemnation and a brick building in the line. Opening would allow abandonment of the Ancostia road. commissioners oppose grading at present.
Anacostia records show the District health department reports more measles than any area with over 100 cases at one time. The epidemic began early this year and remains unchecked though mild, with 900 cases reported in January and 1100 for all of 1906 citywide.
A draft bill regulating purchase sale and carrying of dangerous weapons was sent to Representative Smith by the commissioners for immediate enactment. The bill requires a formal application to the District assessor and a license upon payment of 3.
In Half Street a racial clash between the OToole family and Dutch immigrants erupts over insults and stone throwing. Testimony alleges Hollanders, led by Otto Van Der Kaey, faced abuse as Irish neighbors retaliated with epithets and missiles. Johnny and Annie OToole placed on probation with warnings to stop provoking neighbors from Holland.
Mary Sims with a reported history of 40 arrests was convicted by a jury in terminal court No 2 of grand larceny for stealing 140 from her sister in law Maria Sims on December 7. Evidence showed she, newly released from the workhouse, visited Maria while asleep and stole 120 from beneath a pillow, later disposing of 80 of the funds.
River View, a former leading Washington area resort, sold at auction before the courthouse in Upper Marlboro Maryland to W B Emmert of Bristol Virginia for 23500 dollars. Emmert’s group recently acquired Washington and Potomac Steamboat Company properties and plans to reopen River View for the upcoming summer season. Established about twenty years ago by Capt. Randall, the resort declined under health and management changes and has since passed through receivers.
City readers are invited to All Souls Church at Fourteenth and J streets Wednesday evening where Bristow Adams of the forestry bureau will present an illustrated talk on America's waste. He will highlight forest losses and the impact on dependent industries as part of the session.
A 1906 probate roundup lists Timothy John OConnell and Melville Emory Dayton wills. Stephen To bin and Honora Mahoney receive real and personal property. James Mahoney and Lillian Sharpless Painter are named beneficiaries. Susan Hanson and Eleanor Grofton Miller share residue. executrix named.
Edward Webel files in District Supreme Court against Benjamin T. Laie ham seeking dissolution of the Uil dalaljudication drug business partnership formed December 16, 1907. Webel alleges equal share of profits and losses, partial payment for a relief clerk, and demands an accounting. he paid $1,000 cash with promissory notes for the rest. Attorney William Henry White represented the complainant.
William Davis, brought from Philadelphia, convicted in police court on three counts of petit larceny and sentenced to eighteen months in jail for the short change scheme. Fanny Carter, colored, convicted of running a speak easy and gambling, sentenced to thirteen months and twenty nine days in the workhouse. Edward Carter, colored, convicted of operating an unlicensed bar, sent to the workhouse for eleven months.
Lillie Hedrick sues William P. Hedrick for absolute divorce alleging desertion on January 20, 1907 after selling their furniture. She cites marriage in Washington on July 1, 1896 and a daughter aged four. She seeks alimony, permanent custody of the child, and restoration of her maiden name Lillie Kincheloe. A corespondent is named. attorney George F. Havell represents Mrs. Hedrick.
John T. Fleishell of 397 North Carolina Avenue Southeast died yesterday at Providence Hospital after a long illness. A fourth degree Knights of Columbus member and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers member, he was the son of the late Jacob J. Fleishell and longtime resident of Capitol Hill. Funeral services will be held at his brother-in-law W. Young’s residence at 227 North Carolina Avenue, with a Requiem High Mass at St. Peter’s Church at 9:30 a.m.
F M Ridgeway, a bartender at Bobiniger’s on 512 Twelfth Street North West, was slightly injured in a gas-leak search explosion that shattered cellar windows and sent him across the cellar. The blast caused significant neighborhood excitement.
John J. Minahan a saloonkeeper at 301 Q Street Northwest woke Sunday night to a draught and found a thief had entered his saloon stole $20 from his vest pocket and other valuables. He saw a man leap through a window and disappear in the alley.
Mayor R S Montgomery of Reidsville N C lauds Dr J J McKanna s three day liquor cure sanatorium for whisky and morphine addiction noting years of successful work and a home like atmosphere with attendants The original letter is on file in Washington at 1725 I street NW Main 68 There are additional McKanna Sanatoriums in Murphy s Howl Arnex Richmond Va and Reidsville NC.
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