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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1906
Page
13
Children from the Associated Charities enjoyed a ride in two cars loaned by Hugh Averill and J. Masters through Rock Creek Park. Chauffeurs entertained them with questions and cheers as they sped along. A second Automobile Day is planned for September to benefit more youngsters.
James B. Malone of Georgetown Delta Chi awoke to a missing garnet ring and $4.60, while a burglar pried a basement window and left clues. Thomas R. Grady alias Joseph Underwood, seen disposing of items and found with a Raffles kit and $422, was detained as a suspect amid prior offenses.
A Public Health and Marine Hospital Service board appointed by Surgeon General Wyman will study typhoid fever origin and spread in the District. Dr Milton J Rosenau Dr Leslie L Lumaden and Dr Joseph H Kastle will examine water from city wells pumps and other possible sources with District health authorities.
The June fire department report notes the engine companies were not called to 2 false alarms and logged 48 alarms, 29 bell alarms and 19 focal. It marks a notable reduction in conflagrations and the longest record for months, with the department called out 80 to 110 times in a typical month. Financial loss from fires is estimated at 11,580 dollars, insured for 44,600 dollars.
Building permits were issued to James Martin for four two story brick dwellings at 103 Fifteenth Avenue and to two more at 14037 and 142 A Street SE. Hiram E Ross and Nea W Goddard also received permit actions for a brick dwelling and alterations. Pumphry & Palmer were authorized for three two story brick dwellings at 1220 21 30 Massachusetts Avenue SE. The Maryland Fuel Company lease on east side of James Creek Canal was canceled for nonpayment. DC commissioners ordered enforcement steps and prepared employment agency forms from New York for DC law implementation.
Field notes list several unions meeting tonight including Hakters and Confectioners, Cigarmakers, Printing Pressmen, Tailors and Window Cleaners with venue details. The column reports Powderly on strikes, AFL charters, labor leaders travels, and a historic gavel used by labor figures.
Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte will address the National Negro Young People's Christian and educational societies, with Commissioner Henry J. West to be invited to speak before the congress for the District. The convention runs July 31 to August 6. Rev. J. N. C. Coggin of Atlanta is in the city canvassing for the program and says Washington will send its largest colored delegation ever.
March 12 1903 Heenan fled for probate leaving real estate office furniture to sister Mary J Heenan household effects divided among sisters Mary J Kate and Pamella Heenan and the estate to a trust for his children with Mary J Heenan named executrix Postmaster position correction reveals Dallas Tex TD A Robinson appointed to succeed William O Leary who died a year ago and was not confirmed due to Senator Culberson opposition
Col James M Dunn entertained the Elks who aided the committee that hosted an outing for 600 orphans at Luna Park last Monday. The event doubled as a farewell as Dunn and family departed for a trip to Mexico yesterday. A Sunday excursion rate of $1.00 is offered on the Southern Railway from Washington to Ashburn, Bloomington and nearby points, with trains at 9 and 10 a.m. and return the same date.
City notes report a 20 year old African American man, Howard Daniel of 80 Third Street Southwest, swallowed carbolic acid yesterday. He was rushed to Emergency Hospital where physicians expect recovery.
Capitol night watchmen recount eerie tales sure to captivate readers of tomorrow's Post. Their spooky accounts stir curiosity and offer a glimpse into haunted Capitol lore for local audience.
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