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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
11
The general utility Summer Suit line offers thrice as large a Serge stock as rivals with many Serges at $10.00 to $27.50. At $12.50 the Serge suits surpass rivals’ $15.00 options, and the store claims no scarcity of Serges while asserting strong leadership.
Court holds Alexander M Willis cannot be deprived of liberty without a jury trial. District officials warn many inmates at St Elisabeth's may be released if not regularly committed, potentially costing $2,600 per case. Attorney Duvall urges Interior Department guidance. Justice Wright orders proceedings by a set date or habeas rights may be used.
Week ending July 15 in the District records 12 deaths, down from last week and year. Heat drives infant fatalities to 34 under two years, with equal deaths in both sexes. Pulmonary consumption causes 18 deaths, heart disease 9. Typhoid rises to 47 with 18 new cases. 9 discharged. Smallpox up with 6 new cases, 2 discharged. 9 patients remain at hospital. Anacostia Bridge orders: max 40 passengers, risk assumed by riders, free transfer for pedestrians with permits. McDonald sewer contract bid schedule to commissioners. award to G. McDonald favored. Water meter bids: Henry & Worthington recommended. Trustees appointed for Boys Reform School: Blount, Clay, Stuster.
At the International Association of Chiefs of Police convention Major Richard Sylvester urged creating a committee to study uniform clothing for police and firemen to balance best materials and cost. A report is expected next month. In Washington and other cities coats are worn buttoned or open by season, with different requirements and new blue serge coats piloted in Jersey City and Baltimore. Also, the District Supreme Court approved amending petitions to change an alley course near Columbian University and University Park, with a five member jury to assess damages.
Reported yesterday to May Sylvester, police chief, a Tuesday night bid to break into the Holtzman Real Estate vault at Tenth and F NW failed. Three bricks loosened by a drill, a crane of tools found nearby, and the suspect, William Edwards, jailed, with the vault containing a large check and cash. Detectives Peck and Warren suspect a company employee.
Howard H. Hall a Marine left a note announcing he would end his life by leaping into the Potomac River. He was at the Navy Yard early yesterday morning and has not been heard from since. Capt Jesse E Wright checked post 6 and found Hall missing, with police asked to search the river. The man is about thirty four years old.
The will of the late William W Dean dated September 10 19% was filed in Probate Court. His widow Mary M Dean is to have the house at 2 F street during her life. Upon her death the property will be sold and the proceeds divided between Charles F Dean and Mrs Dean's heirs. Insurance policies go to the widow and son. Dean died in June at Auburh NC at ninety three, the oldest Treasury Department employee.
RALF PRICE offers a choice of the seven cent stock. Get one before your size is gone.
An unidentified Black man about 42 seeking shelter from rain beneath a freight car at First Street and Virginia Avenue Southwest was killed when a Pennsylvania Railroad engine backed into the car. His body was taken to the morgue, the coroner notified, and a certificate prepared. He wore a light coat and black pants, with a heavy mustache and shabby attire.
A five year old boy crossing the Long Bridge was struck by engine No. 6 of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad and hurled into the Potomac River where he drowned. Harbor precinct notified and divers recovered the body. It was taken to the morgue for identification and the coroner will keep it there awaiting confirmation.
Justice Wright names Union Trust Company as new trustees for St Joseph’s Church parish house and school, replacing George H Kyd and E Weleh Ashford. Trust secures $8,000 and renewal planned for five years. Cardinal Gibbons petitions via George E Fleming. Real Estate Concern Incorporated files incorporation with $2,000 capital, founders Eldridge F E Jordan George Beale Bloomer Terrence J McMahon.
Hazel M Hole seven of 198 Sixth street northeast was struck crossing Fourth and East Capitol streets yesterday afternoon by car No iéi. She was taken home and attended by Dr Friedrich who said she was not seriously hurt. Local city bulletin notes a minor incident with no lasting injuries.
An old ad page lists Hartune’s Sanitary Dairy promoting ice cream on hot nights and Keene’s Shoe Store offering shoes in many styles. A police blotter item reports Charles Wrens arraigned for assault and concealed weapons after allegedly knife-cutting James Smith in a past altercation, with six months imprisonment verdict.
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