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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
25
Saks presents a promotional notice for a half yearly sale on men's wear with prices highlighted. The ad emphasizes value and stock at Saks, detailing discount periods and item classifications offered to shoppers.
Work on a southeast Washington construction site halted after crews unearthed multiple skeletal remains believed to be from a historic Ebenezer M E Church burying ground. Colored residents fear health concerns and superstition spreads as officials plan permit-driven removal and potential court actions.
District health inspectors issued warrants for the arrest of two lunchroom proprietors for selling insanitary food. The Municipal Lunchroom at 1318 Pennsylvania avenue northwest faced charges over sour Charlotte rasse. A second warrant was issued for Bella Winters, operator of a timehroom at 346 W street northwest, accused of serving unwholesome pork chops.
The Washington, Spa Springs and Gretta Railroad Company faces opposition as senators consider a substitute bill. Proposed amendments would extend the charter and keep the railroad in force until Bladensburg road is widened to a suitable width for occupation, a condition set by the district commissioners.
The Apollo Orchestra directed by Albert P Johnston will hold its second public rehearsal tonight at 8 o clock at the McKendree Methodist Episcopal Sunday school church on Massachusetts avenue Edward C Heintz the noted New Orleans tenor will perform A message From The Man Who Knows may reach you any time Also local ads for prices and products follow with details of grocery items and a glass injury at the government printing office.
Commissioners believe the Senate will fund District needs more generously than the House. They report a closed conference with the Senate appropriations subcommittees where their estimates were presented and discussed. Commissioner Macfarland said the arguments were heard and should prove fruitful as Senator Gallinger and others are familiar with the District’s goals.
In juvenile court Walter Johnson a 10 year old colored boy described a chaotic theater incident to Judge DeLacy. He admitted attending an illicit show and misbehaving while spectators jeered. The judge warned against further theater visits and placed him on six months probation, with his mother testifying to his role as the family breadwinner.
Contagious disease service head Harry C. McLean advises commissioners on personnel changes to improve office work. Recommendations include removing Joseph Fleming from quarantine station and Ora Fleming from laborer duties, promoting Harry Miller and John McNulty, transferring Josephine Miller, resigning clerk John Layne, promoting Maurice Lanman, and adding several laborers and watchmen effective Feb 1 and Jan 31.
Mrs. Alice Stockman of 180 Jones Street Detroit appeals to The Post after a fourteen year fruitless search for her son Sheldon Stockman who disappeared in Detroit on August 22, 1895. She seeks any information from those who know his whereabouts to aid in communicating with him and resolving a valuable estate delayed by his absence.
Police drawn ordinance requires all taximeters and measuring devices to be accurate. Owners must guarantee and procure manufacturer approval before use, with hack inspectors empowered to test accuracy. Inaccurate meters banned with fines up to 40 dollars upon conviction.
James F Mullaly as administrator of Alfred J Hearl sues Columbia Hotel Company operator of the Raleigh Hotel for 10000 damages in district supreme court claiming Hearl died after injuries in a freight elevator on January 1 1908. He completed his work and after changing clothes attempted to leave by the freight elevator the only exit per company rules with cellar lighting and elevator safety allegedly inadequate. Hearl left a widow Hulalia Helena Hearl and his mother Ann Hearl.
Most colored churches in the city will collect Sunday to support the Colored Home for Friendless Girls. The home, funded entirely by public charity, urgently needs fuel clothing and provisions for its 600 plus wards cared for over 23 years, plus many more aided with temporary shelter.
Total railroad deaths in July to September reached 734 with 16,545 injuries nationwide. There were 2,567 collisions and derailments causing about 1.95 million dollars in property damage. Among the dead 191 were killed in train accidents, up 307 percent from the prior comparable quarter.
The Men’s Club of St. John’s P. Bu. Church in Georgetown held a reception for Bishop Harding with 150 attendees. Rev. F. B. Hibben opened, Bishop Harding spoke cheerfully, and a musical program featured Charles Bright, W. G. Mills, William Taylor, and Rev. Dr. Dudley. G Thompson Williams led the orchestra of St. John’s Church.
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