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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
19
Prices for prime beef fall with sirloin quoted at 18 to 20 cents a pound and porterhouse at 25 cents. Dealers cite increased supply and hot weather as the primary reasons for the decline, noting the general market slowdown and lighter demand.
Inspected dogs and enforcement officers record seventy one captures in a busy day. The roundup lists a mix of dogs, including a poodle, and notes authorities observing dog control actions and related measures.
A partial OCR text fragment references charges and names in a scrambled, garbled sequence. The readable bits mention fees, a lorse, times, and locations but lack coherent context or verifiable facts. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities are extractable for a proper summary.
The fragmentary item notes two robberies and references an address on K Street and a person named Jane Rasiter. It mentions insurance and a transfer, with unclear details and garbled phrases about a train or line visit and a schedule.
Georgia Representative Irvingston argues for a single DC head appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. He notes many in Congress favor reform and expects the issue to be raised when Congress reconvenes. Bennet and others express mixed views on centralizing authority.
Officers of the Solners and Sailors of the Blue in a Gray base discussed funding for the annual encampment at the city. About $2000 is needed, $0 to be raised by the society. the balance to be resolved by the Chamber’s executive committee. The group also plans a trip from St. Peteravire, Fla, to Point Comfort and Kort tle, returning Monday morning.
A government hospital seeks a thesis on meal preparation for thirty patients and seven attendants. The proposal outlines funding of two dollars monthly to study equipment, sanitation, and menu planning. An affidavit may accompany the document.
A man identified as Ploy FE Sitten colored was arrested Monday and sentenced yesterday by Judge Kim ball Stith to six months in the Workhouse for an assault that involved stabbing. The incident reportedly occurred when the defendant drew a pocket knife during a dispute with Lin backer sity colored Mas consisting el. Agitta Kowe and Bottam were also mentioned in connection with the case.
Police request help locating Ryan aM Tasprina a seven year old boy missing from Ashland Virginia since Saturday morning. Authorities in Norfolk also ask the public to watch for a man described as 7 years old with references to travel on the Chesapeake Bay area and a ticket agent at Electric Line near 14th and New York Avenue.
Bids opened for a site for the new city post office building near Union Station. Requirements: 190000 square feet minimum within 1000 feet, total cost not over 500000 dollars. Several offers ranged from about 121000 to 158800 square feet with prices from 323470 to 470840 dollars, plus other parcels and combined purchase or condemnation options.
Commissioners modify rules on street gospel worship after arrests of band leaders last week. police will set times and places, with church and mission groups allowed to perform under minor limits and offerings must be reported. several officials from Salvation Army and Gospel Mission attended the conference to resolve complaints from merchants and enforce permits.
Emma Jones faced Judge DeLacy again as she testified about a baby she allegedly took from an unidentified colored woman on Seventh street. Dr Warfield contradicted her claim that the woman was discharged Monday morning, while Emma clung to a narrative of guardianship and justice as she was warned to tell the truth.
George T Parsons recently arrested on two counts of larceny and one of petit larceny faced Judge Kimball in the police court. 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 received 30 days in prison.
John Smith of 417 H Street Northwest drowned in the Potomar River while unloading stone from a Brennan Construction Company barge. He fell while hauling a heavy stone toward shore and laborers attempted a rescue before the Harbor precinct police recovered the body yesterday afternoon.
James McGuigan aged 38 was found dead in bed in a second floor room at Hoya Hotel Louisiana Avenue and Smith Street. Gas escaped from jets left on full. Coroner Nevitt issued a death certificate by Sunday night and police seek his relatives as investigators work to locate them.
Hoago Jewel Gas tanses are listed by Muddiman and Co at 12th Street B16. Local bulletin notes likely reference service updates or business filings. Further details not provided in fragment.
An ad lists Purissima Superior Rye Whisky praised for age and medicinal value from Wm Cauron with a Baltimore round trip via Electric Line at 7th Street. It mentions other products like Herring Idor Fish Roe, Boomie We Broem, and Heurich's Beer, and promotes Columbia Photo Supply and Arlington Bottling Company offerings.
Secretary Garfeld must post an additional 38 000 bond to proceed with his appeal to the Dietrich Supremes. The requirement follows a coercive precedent from the Coat of Appeals in the case against him and the Interior Department disbarment actions. Mystic Wright challenged the Secretary’s assertions as the appellate court acted as a site of execution.
The page lists excursions by the Norfel and Washington Steamboat Company with ticket details and dates around Wednesday and Saturday travel, noting higher costs and exemptions for certain trips. It also records the National Fire Insurance Company annual meeting with a newly elected board of directors and officers including Charles B Bailey and Henry Smith.
The bill lists William Wo Santelmann as conductor with a March program led by Telke Overture and works by Roossini Conte Vinitz Von Blon Pinaud Dalbey and Sousa. Highlights include The Merchant of Venice and The Star Spangled Hanver.
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