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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
15
A local merchant touts constant new shipments and daily attractions to benefit thrifty patrons. The statement promises exceptional bargains plus credit options, urging customers to patronize the store for value.
Landon Brent aged fourteen and Russell Brent aged twenty one were found dead in bed at MTC Street Southwest from inhaling illuminating gas. Coroner Nevitt ruled death accidental. This marked the fourth family death since December 2, following Mrs. George Brent, Craig Brent, and Landon Brent.
Capt Jey J Morrow, Engineer Commissioner of the District, was notified by the War Department of promotion to major in the Engineer Corps, United States Army, effective immediately. The promotion follows Brig Gen Davis retirement and creates a vacancy in the Engineer Corps. several officers including Lieut Col William H Bixby and Maj Langsing F Beach receive promotions, with Capt Borrow named to succeed Beach. Morrow joined the District four years ago as Assistant Engineer Commissioner and earned the post upon Col John Biddie’s retirement in May 1907.
Maj Sylvester proposes raising the salaries of six police headquarters telephone operators to 76 dollars per month. The clerks, on 8 hour shifts, say their title is a misnomer and deserve designation as skilled clerks. They relay station messages, log arrests and accidents, describe stolen articles, and report hazards to police administration.
Health department weekly mortality report notes 114 total deaths for the period ending January 35 with 68 white and 46 colored fatalities. Violence caused eleven deaths including two self inflicted, two homicides, three accidental burns, and two accidental fractures. Ten new smallpox cases were reported with one discharge and sixteen remaining in quarantine at the hospital.
Robert Janson described as a scion of a wealthy English family was arrested Tuesday by Policeman Lake of the Third precinct on insanity charges and committed to Wash ing Asylum Hospital. He claimed to be 24, named Mrs Dovitilla R Jation as a persecuting wife, and said he has a wife and child in Franklin, Pa. He has sent $2 weekly remittances from an English estate since arriving in America.
The District department of Insurance approves the reappointment of J. G Thayer as temporary clerk for two months starting February 1 at a salary of seven dollars per month.
Missioners held a public hearing on a bill introduced in Congress by Representative Livingstone of Georgia to license chiropractors in the District. About 300 medical society members and chiropractors attended. Supporters said chiropractors manipulate muscles joints and bones with no drugs, while opponents urged equal medical exams and warned of overclaims.
Je Rome Lyon, a newspaper man and Boer War Scout, arrived in Washington from Philadelphia and reports he left Lansdowne, Pennsylvania eleven years ago with his mother Sarah M Lyon and sister Grace M Lyon. He fears they moved South and believes they may be in Washington now. He will stay in the city hoping for news of his relatives.
Mrs Anna Josephine Guest died Saturday at her home leaving an estate valued about 390000. The will dated January 1788 directs division into five equal parts for her three sons and two grandchildren with the executor, John B. Colahan Jr., holding one share in trust for 12 year old David Porter Guest until he reaches 21. Executor seeks guardianship for the grandson and probate of the will.
President Rudolph appoints a committee led by Dr D Percy Hickling to investigate insanity in the District and recommend commitments and treatment. Other members include Frederick A Fenning and Dr Richard Kingsman, with Corcoran Thom and Dr William Woodward, District health officer. The public health codification group, chaired by Aldis B Browne, will pursue codifying District health and sanitation laws. Additional committees on transportation and harbor improvement meet today and tomorrow, while the school committee considers coordinating with the Chamber of Commerce against changes to District school laws.
A Georgetown Citizens' Association delegation urged the Commissioners to pave Wisconsin Avenue from M to P streets and P Street to the Aqueduct Bridge. The call comes as the annual estimate includes funds for such work, led by T Janney Brown.
The Chicago Limited on the Pennsylvania Railroad offers parlor smoking dining and observation cars with no extra fare from Washington to Chicago. Leaves New Union Station at 5 45 p m and arrives Chicago 4 00 p m next day. Through connections to California Colorado and the Northwest. The Manhattan Limited provides similar service for return. B M Newbold P A S E D contact details given.
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