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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1908

Page

23

Best Bargains and Credit for Thrifty Patrons

A local store boasts daily new shipments and attractions for thrifty housekeepers. The headline promises exceptional bargains and credit options, emphasizing value and patron benefits.

Two Boys Found Dead in Bed from Gas Smell

Landon Brent fourteen and Russell Brent twenty one were found dead in their MTC Street Southwest home from inhaling illuminating gas. Coroner Nevitt ruled accidental death. The family had suffered four deaths since December two, including a child shot earlier and a previous assault at Artington, Virginia. The mother detected the gas odor at 530 AM and was overcome upon entering the boys room. The bodies remained at the house pending burial in Nelson County, Virginia.

Landon H. Brent Russell Stewart Brent Mtc Street Southwest Nevitt George Brent Russel Craig Brent Landon Brent Artington Russell Brent Landon Russell

Morrow promoted to major in Engineer Corps

Capt Jey J Morrow, Engineer Commissioner of the District, was notified by the War Department of his promotion to major in the Engineer Corps, United States Army, effective at once. The promotion followed a reshuffling that moved Col CE LB Davis to brigadier general and created vacancies in the Engineer Corps. Morrow had served as Assistant Engineer Commissioner before his appointment, citing his district experience and leadership during Col John Biddie’s retirement in May 1907.

Jey J Morrow War Department Engineer Corps United States Army Morrow CE LB Davis Corps of Engineers Davis Geners Medorem Crawford Wiliam H Bixby le Tavis Lansing Ff Beach Leutenant Bixby Borrow Vice Beach John Biddie

Telephone operators seek pay raise at police HQ

Maj Sylvester cites yearly estimates to raise the salaries of six clerks at police headquarters from zero to 76 dollars monthly. The workers call their role misnamed as telephone operators and push designation as skilled clerks. Each eight hour shift bridges headquarters and stations, relaying arrests and incidents, and logging damaged or dangerous city conditions for action.

Maj Sylvester

Week of Violent Deaths in the District

Health department report for the week ending January 35 records 114 total deaths, including two self-inflicted, two homicides, three from accidental burns, and two from accidental fractures. Among the deceased, 68 were white and 46 colored. Ten new smallpox cases were reported, with hospital quarantine and one discharge, leaving sixteen in quarantine.

District Health Department Health Department Smallpox Hospital

Asylum for English Heir Seeks Relief in Wash ington Hospital

Robert Janson, said to be heir to a wealthy English family, was arrested on a charge of insanity by Policeman Lake of the Third precinct and committed yesterday to Washington Asylum Hospital. He claims to be 24, alleges Mrs Dovitilla R Jation of Liver pool England persecutes him, and says he has a wife and child in Franklin, Pa. He reports sending $2 weekly from an English estate.

Robert Janson Lake Washing Asylum Janion Dovitilla R Jation Woreten Gove Gatencr Liverpool Figland Janron Franklin, Pa America England

Thayer Reappointed Temporary Clerk in Insurance Dept

Commissioner Biatimnana approves J. G Thayer for a two month term as temporary clerk in the District department of Insurance starting February 1 at a salary of seven dollars per month.

Biatimnana J. G Thayer District Department of Insurance

Hearing On District Chiropractic Licensing Bill

Missioners hear proposed licensing of chiropractors in the District introduced by Rep Livingstone of Georgia. About 300 medical society representatives and chiropractors attend as Livingstone describes their practice. Opponents urge equal medical exams for chiropractors and express fear of the new profession.

Livingstone Georgia Medical Association of Washington Louis Mackall Association T. V. Powderly C. A Davis A. Johnson J. B. Morgan Ira W. Denison

Wanderer Lyon seeks mother and sister in Washington after Boer War exploits

Je rome Lyon a Lansdowne, Pennsylvania born newspaper man and veteran of the Boer War arrives in Washington seeking his mother Sarah M Lyon and sister Grace M Lyon whom he believes may still be alive in the city. He left home eleven years ago for South Africa and later served with the Flying Squadron under Bob in the war. He hopes letters or sightings lead to reunion.

Lord Roberts Jerome Lyon Washington Lyon Philadelphia Landsdowne South Africa Johannesburg Diggers’ News Star Etoff Dom Paul Pietermaritzburg Bobs Johannasburg States Lansdowne Par

Mrs Guest Probate of $390000 Will Filed

Anna Josephine Guest died at home leaving an estate around 390000 to be divided among three sons and two grandchildren. Executor John B Colahan Jr filed probate papers detailing stocks bonds and 10000 cash plus 105000 in property in District and Philadelphia. Will provides five equal shares with one held in trust for 12 year old David Porter Guest until age 21. guardian requested.

Anna Josephine Guest Nineteenth Street Capt Middleton S Guest U Osn James A Guest John Guest Elizabeth O Seymour David Porter Guest John B. Colahan, Jr Guest Philadelphia

Insanity Inquiry Committee Appointed For District Study

President Rudolph of the Board of Trade names a committee to investigate insanity in the District and to advise on commitments and treatment. Members include Dr D Percy Hickling as chairman and Dr William Woodward District health officer. The timetable sets meetings for transportation and river harbor groups, and a November 1 session on school law coordination with the Chamber of Commerce to oppose changes in District school laws.

Rudolph Board of Trade D Percy Hickling Frederick A Fenning Richard Kingsman Corcoran Thom William Woodward Committee On Public Health Aldis B Browne John M Newbold Rivera Weller Herbert Fldl Alten Chamber of Commerce

Georgetown Streets Could Be Paved, Say Delegation

A Georgetown Citizens' Association delegation asked Commissioners to pave Wisconsin avenue from M to P streets and P street to the Aqueduct Bridge. The move is noted in the annual Commissioner’s estimate, with T Janney Brown leading the group.

Georgetown

Pennsylvania Railroad Promotes Chicago Limited Travel

The Chicago Limited on the Pennsylvania Railroad offers parlor smoking dining and observation cars with through sleeping cars from Washington no extra fare to Chicago. Departs New Union Station at 5 45 p m arrives Chicago 4 00 p m next day in 23 hours 15 minutes. Manhattan Limited provides similar service. Contact B M Newbold or a ticket agent for reservations and information.

Washington Chicago Pennsylvania Railroad Great Lakes Chicago Limited Baltimore New Union Station California Colorado Northwest National Capital Great Lake City Manhattan Limited B.M. Newbold Fifteenth G Streets Philadelphia New York Boston Buffalo Pittsburgh Cleveland Cincinnati St. Louis

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