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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
13
Large villa plots at Oaklyn priced from $16 and up with cash or payments. Three acre parcels include twenty ordinary lots, near Washington and five railroads. Office hours daily and Sunday to show land. Agents C A Munchman & Co and others list sample features and prices.
The Automobile Club of Washington celebrated the opening of its new clubhouse on Brightwood Avenue. Washington motorists were praised for thoughtfulness and adherence to laws. Speakers included Commissioner Henry L West and Judge Kimball, with remarks on future traffic regulation and safer streets.
Work has begun on a four story brick apartment house at the north corner of the west end of East Capitol street beside the Capitol and Library of Congress. Architect is Arthur B Heaton of 319 Forrest. contractor is James Parsons. The building is valued at 75000 and aims to improve the city’s appearance.
Michael Masey a 41 year old painter living at 416 street southwest fell yesterday afternoon from a third story window at 217 East Capitol street. He was taken to Casualty Hospital with a fractured skull and doctors said recovery is expected. Clarence Mills a 65 year old painter from 118 Tenth street southeast also fell twenty feet from the House of Representatives office building yesterday morning. He was treated at Providence Hospital for head and body wounds and left for home before night. Warren Gets New Job. The appointment of Robert F Warren as police department telephone operator was approved by the Commissioners yesterday. Warren was formerly in the District electrical department at 3640 per annum.
Proposals for gas and naptha street lighting were opened. Union Lighting of Philadelphia, American Street Lighting of Baltimore, and Cleveland Street Lighting of Cleveland bid for one or three year terms. Present contractors will continue until new specs and bids are set after Congress funding is known. Bids listed per lamp and contract length, with prices ranging about 20 to 29 dollars. Recommendations to award were referred to Hagimeer Asien.
The Pauly Jad Building Company of St Louis won the contract to construct 190 cells for the new District workhouse. Bids came from Van Dorn Iron Works of Cleveland and BOF Smith Fireproofing of St Louis. Pauly’s bid was 358,9 08 dollars, chosen for using a preferred locking device and prior satisfactory work at the existing facility.
Commissioners approved 51 206 89 from a 365 000 school repairs fund for the coming year. The remaining 13 793 15 is reserved for emergencies. Estimated costs include 1 500 for horse and wagon hire and over 1 000 for repairs at Gate Blake Franklin Peabody Abbott Central High and M Street High schools.
The commissioners appointed inspector John A Svindelis Capt George E Williams and Attorney James Smith to the police trial board for the year. Attorney Smith will act as presiding officer and settle all questions of law arising during cases before them. The board fills the new year with Maj Sylvester recommending the appointees.
A brief item notes funeral flowers service options and mentions a local sale of Emery shirts. It describes tables crowded with men selecting shirts priced up to 2.50, with items offered at 69 cents. The piece preserves a bustling market scene and local vendor activity without graphic detail.
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