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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1905

Page

9

District Officials Press for Early Action on District Bills

District commissioners sent reports to House and Senate District committees as only two days remain in the session. Objections arise to the nurse registration bill while other measures include confirming title to a lot, reincorporating corporations, and widening an alley in square 86 to improve access despite irregularities.

District of Columbia House Senate Representative Babcock House Committee Congress Graduate Nurses’ Association Nurses’ Examining Board Board of Medical Supervisors Gallinger Senate Committee On Washington United States Square &6

Justice Gould Ratifies Condemnation of Eighth Street Extension

Justice Gould of the District Supreme Court signed an order overruling objections to a jury verdict in the Eighth Street Northwest extension case. The jury awarded 8500 dollars for the land to be condemned and assessed the full amount as benefits on adjacent property. Jurors named include Charles A. Baker George W. Moss John A. Hamilton Thomas Gordon Frank B. Metzerott Willam A. Hochurch and Job Mitchell.

Justice Gould Eighth Street Wright's Road District Supreme Court Malcolm Hufty James A. Toomey A. Leftwich Sinclair Charles A. Baker George W. Moss John A. Hamilton Thomas Gordon Frank B. Metzerott Willam A. HoChureh Job Mitchell

Commissioners Propose Crime Bill Against Dynamiting Statues

The Washington Commissioners plan to send Congress a bill making it a crime to place explosives near buildings monuments or structures with intent to endanger life or safety. The proposed text carries penalties up to $1000 fine or ten years imprisonment or both. Also noted is a funeral escort for retiree C Dodge with Fire Chief Belt directing a 46-man escort at his home on Fifth Street Northeast.

Rosseau Frederick the Great War College Washington Barracks Congress Maj Sylvester New York Duvall Dodge Belt C. Dodge Fifth Street Samuel R. Henry Fire Department TSU H Street 15 & New Resort W. B. Simpson Ayers Schiltz Milwaukee

Delay in transporting prisoners to the courts

Officials ordered the jail warden and supervisor to fix delays in moving prisoners from the United States jail and the workhouse to the transfer van. Warden Harris said minimal detention may occur after van release to prepare inmates but will try to avoid delaying the van. Health office clerk H W Barker faces charges of neglect and incompetency and insubordination and has been relieved of duty pending a decision.

United States Warden Harris Supt Zinkhan Harris Health Office Woodward H. W. Barker Health Department

Rector Williams declines Philadelphia church offer

Rev. Richard P. Williams will remain rector at Trinity Episcopal Church as parish members urged him to stay. He declined the Philadelphia church post, citing the parish’s appeal as decisive. Also noted is an advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming digestive benefits with a 26 cent price.

Philadelphia Richard P. Williams Trinity Episcopal Church

Birthday Reception Honors Dr Power at Vermont Avenue Church

More than 300 members and friends gathered at the Vermont Avenue Christian Church to honor Rev. F D Power on his fifty fourth birthday hosted by the Men’s Club. The event featured the Revered W D Skellenger lecture at the Public Library and a forthcoming speech by Gen George B Loud on irrigation and western arid lands.

F. D. Power Men’s Club Vermont Avenue Cristian Church C. C. Hays Dr. Power Vermont Avenue Christian Church Wallis Allen R Jenner Parker Trent de Forest Gray G. J. Thompson Public Library D. W. Skellenger George B. Loud Thebrary

Mrs Roosevelt’s Tea Guests of Washington Power Elite

A Washington society scene lists numerous guests at a large dinner hosted by the Secretary of State in honor of Congressional committees on foreign relations and foreign affairs. Names include Cullom Lodge Clark Wyoming Montana Foraker Spooner Fairbanks Bacon McCreary Money Adams Cousins Alden Smith Landis Perkins Monard Burleson Scudder Kehoe Flood Biedler Foster Olien Capron Longworth Dinsmore. Others attendings noted: Burrows, Newlands, Hopkins, Wayne MacVeagh, Yerkes, and many social leaders. The piece also tracks ongoing entertainments, teas, and dinners with prominent families and diplomats across February in the capital.

Secretary of State Congressional Foreign Relations Foreign Affairs Senator Cullom Lodge Clark Wyoming Montana Foraker Spooner Fairbanks Bacon McCreary Money Adams Pennsylvania Cousins Wiliam Alden Smith Charles B. Landis Perkins Monard Burleson Scudder

Social Quiet in Washington Women’s Home Notes

Mrs. Morton and Mrs. Spring announce February marriage plans. Several hostesses, including Mrs. Boutell, Mrs. Borden, and Mrs. Liscum, will give final receptions of the season. Mrs. Stone leaves for Palm Beach, and Mrs. Thompson will host Saturdays in February. Mrs. Morris misses her day due to illness. Mrs. Henderson celebrates a Chinese translation of The Aristocracy of Health amid Wo Ting-fang’s note on Chinese physical culture.

Robert M. Stone City Palm Beach Fla J. Quigley Thompson Caire J. B. Henderson Wo Ting-fang China

Smoke law action against government printing office

Government officials face legal action over smoke emissions from the Government Printing Office stack last Monday. Commissioners plan to press charges if police court rulings fail, with appeals to Court of Appeals possible. Inspector noted dense black smoke for five minutes. health and legal officials urge proceedings against responsible parties.

Court of Appeals Woodward Commission Macfarland West

Ridout Case Continues In Probate Court Hearing

Contempt proceeding against lawyer John Ridout in Probate Court was postponed to next Friday morning amid expectation of an amicable settlement. Separate notices mention local businesses, a divorce, auctions, and a skating accident with a rescue.

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