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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
23
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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