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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1904
Page
11
We are sole agents for the Helmet Brand Collars. Two for 25 cents. They will go to the wash more often than the average two for a quarter collar. Have you looked over our stock of outing trousers. While their value is five dollars, your choice may be had for three fifty.
The Board gave little sympathy to Postmaster Merritt's objections to the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway tracks on Twelfth street. They considered alternative routes while discussing post office interior rearrangement to divert mail traffic and noted the district would study the matter further.
Chief Belt recommended Private J. H. Nangle be dismissed for insubordination and absence without permission. Benjamin W. Reid to replace him, and Maurice W. Davis promoted to watchman. Nangle pleaded guilty. removal approved by Commissioner Macfar and Maj. Simms announced changes in department offices including new partitions.
District officials move 90 clerks to a single room on the third floor of the District Building and lease two rooms at 468 Louisiana Avenue NW for a stationery storeroom. Le Droit Park Association proposes street improvements to Congress including asphalt paving on multiple streets and open grades. The group also revisits a vote on baggage transfer limits, resolving a rate extension with Union Transfer Company to Soldiers' Home grounds.
A council committee from the Central Labor Union’s Building Trades heard the District’s wage policy yesterday. Tin workers currently paid 3 a day seek 3 50 with H W Sherman as spokesman. Commissioners debated paying local contractor rates and questioned union work stoppages over wages.
Commissioner Macfarland has received a protest from W Dodge against placing a new Casualty Hospital on B street northeast. He doubts commissioners' jurisdiction, calls the site an outrage due to private residences on the square, and urges residents to prevent what he calls a personal and communal injury. Dodge also criticizes Kuaminese policy of local hospital placement amid high land costs.
Regulations on production control and use of electricity prepared for legal form approval. They expected to pass as law becoming effective July 26, aligning with Congress grant authorizing Commissioners. Regulators aim to enforce promptly upon earliest possible date. Col Biddle inquiries rail service improvement on Tennally town line after June 27 hearing. Lackey says steps to remedy follow, no updates since. Thems of the Hour extols Elk Grove Butter as superior fresh in air tight cartons at grocers.
A miniature public playground exhibit in F. W illiams & Co. drug store window showcases a sand floor athletic field and baseball ground with gym apparatus and playhouses. The display aims to spur public support for a fully equipped city playground program.
Isaac Oppenheimer alias Isaac Geiselman, by next friend John E. Taylor, petitions a writ to free him from the Government Hospital for the Insane. He alleges forcible removal to the asylum in San Francisco on September 26, 1902, contends he is sane and never examined, and asks the court to order production of the original commitment and authority. Justice Gould ordered a writ returnable July 15 at 10 a.m. Also filed were Articles of Incorporation for several companies including Pittsburg Automatic Wrench Company and Farmers' National Association. A marshal's jury declared several individuals, including John Downey and Jacob Di, of unsound mind.
A city bulletin promotes resort information and travel booklets from The Post's Resort Information Bureau. It also lists local vendors, meals, ice cream, bread, and a new Branch Business League formation in Washington with notes on attendees and future talks.
Commissioners approve extending the municipal building fence around the square on Fourteenth and D streets to give space for foundations. Fourteenth Street extension stays within a foot or two of the current line while D Street fence will occupy the street center. Fire engines use D Street. Chief Belt to issue an order changing route toward Pennsylvania Avenue.
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