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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
13
Beef costs ease with sirloin 18 to 20 cents a pound and porterhouse 25 cents. Dealers cite higher supply and hotter weather for the dip, noting seasonal demand softening and retailers trimming promotions. The drop accompanies a broader uptick in wholesale and retail pricing trends amid summer heat.
A roundup by inspectors netted seventy one dogs in a busy day. Officers sifted through stray animals, noting ownership and health checks. The effort highlights ongoing enforcement of animal control rules by local authorities.
A damaged OCR fragment outlines charges and proceedings involving a defendant associated with a Koobeto case. It references fees, bail, and court timelines with unclear names and locations, suggesting a late 19th or early 20th century public notice style.
Police report two robberies near K Street and Annapolia with partial descriptions of suspects and vehicles. A tense incident involved a note about a theft at a local academy and a call to review the schedule for a youth program.
Rep Irvingston of Georgia argues for a presidentially appointed single head for the District that must be confirmed by the Senate and be a long time Washington resident. He says Congress would likely consider reform when the next session opens, while Rep Bennet favors the change and Rep Williams doubts board unanimity.
Officers of the Solners and Sailors of the Blue in a Gray base consult the Washington Chamber of Commerce about funding the net annual encampment. About $2001 is needed, partially raised, with the balance to be decided by the chamber executive committee.
A government hospital aims to set a monthly stipend for food prep for 30 patients and 7 attendants. A clarifying meeting will determine feasibility, with focus on a concise three word thesis and supporting affidavit.
A man named Sitten colored was arrested Monday and sentenced by Judge Kim ball Stith to six months in the Workhouse after an alleged stabbing. The accused Rucker Was mot to king sutton drew a pocket knife and stabbed Lin, according to the report from the city.
Police and authorities asked to search for a 7 year old boy from Ashland Virginia missing since yesterday morning. A 13 year old man may also be involved in the missing persons inquiry as part of the same case. The notices reference travel routes and local transit terms near 14th and New York Avenue.
Bids were opened for a site within 1000 feet of Union Station containing at least 190000 square feet and not exceeding 500000 dollars. Offers from Thomas Fisher Co and Thomas J Fisher Co for about 172000 square feet range from 367000 to 470840. Joseph Weber offered 100482 square feet at 323470. Edward Schwartz bid 875000 dollars for part of square 7.94. others included Mary Spencer Margaré Hankin Hankin and George Bills with various parcels in Todt and B street northeast totaling around 158828 square feet. The Eckington Improvement Company presented Todt parcels and a private sale or condemnation path was noted.
Commissioners agree to regulate street gospel performances with time and location limits. Police will judge percussion and offerings, allowing continued music while addressing complaints from merchants near Nathens and Pennsylvania Avenue. Officials from Salvation Army Gospel Army and Central Union Mission attend the conference.
Emma Jones faced Judge DeLacy for a second arraignment amid fresh testimony about the infant hidden with her. Dr Warfield testified the mother had not been discharged from Freedmen’s Hospital as Emma claimed, while Emma pressed her plea for justice and insisted the baby was left with her by a colored woman on Seventh Street.
George T Parsons, recently arrested on two counts of larceny and one of petit larceny for allegedly stealing a typewriter and a bicycle from Words Commercial College on East Capitol Street, was arraigned before Judge Kimball. He waived a preliminary hearing on the first two charges and posted $9 bond for the grand jury. Parsons pleaded guilty to petit larceny and was sentenced to 30 days in prison.
John Smith of 417 H Street NW drowned in the Potomar River near Thirty Fourth Street NW while unloading stone from a barge for Brennan Construction Company. He slipped and fell into the river as fellow workers tried to rescue him. police recovered his body.
James McGuigan age thirty eight was found dead in bed in a room on the second floor of the Hoya Hotel at Louisiana Avenue and Smith Street northwest. Gas was flowing from jets that had been turned on full and the room was blocked with acrid odor. Coroner Nevitt issued a death certificate by certificate to the hotel Monday night and the police are pursuing locating his relatives.
Hoago Jewel Gas tanses are the Muddiman and Co at 12th Street. The brief notice lists Hoago Jewel Gas changes connected to Muddiman and Co, located on B16 12th Street, with no further details provided.
Advertises Purissima Superior Rye Whisky noting age mellow development and medicinal value. Mentions Wm Cauron 12% 7th St, Baltimore round trip via The Electric Line, and local prices for fish roe, herring, and beer. Also promotes Arlington Bottling and Columbia Photo Supply services and film development.
Secretary Garfeld must post an additional 38 000 bond to proceed with appeals to the Dietrich Supreme Court. The bond follows a recent disbarment and arguments that the Interior Department and related courts acted improperly. Mystic Wright stated the bond is required before the case can be considered by the Supreme Court.
The page lists excursion schemes by Norfel aid Washington Steamboat Company with Sundays and Saturdays tickets offered at rising prices, plus a box of Penn Teal Clover Creamery promotions and an Insurance Company Meeting announcing election of a new board of directors including Charles B Baile and Thomas Bradles. Also noted are officers Albert Foxow and Henry Rth with a color design credit for Gude's floral designs.
At Capitol at 5:50 PM William Wo Santelmann conducts a varied program. The concert features Fuer Throm und Heidi Telke Overture La Gazza Ladra Roossini Rondo Turque Conte Vinitz Frauen Liebe und Leben Von Blon Grand fantasia The Merchant of Venice Pinaud Potrel The Blue and Gray Idyl Spring Jubilee in the Alps Gungl March Powhatan's Daughter Sousa The Star Spangled Banner closing the program.
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