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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1904
Page
11
Our pre-inventory sale continues with deep cuts on many requisites. Three garment linen suits priced at 7.50, silk underwear 18 dozen shirts at 0.45, 35c suspenders at 15c, Oxfords up to 3.50 now 1.95, straw hats two lots with values up to 3.50 at 1.45. Store closes 5 PM Saturday and 9 PM for specials.
A DC coroner inquest found Edward G. Lee died from drowning in the Potomac River at the foot of P Street SW on July 17. The verdict cites the gasoline launch of the Mist lacking steering gear and being unmanageable after tow rope broke as the collision with the steamer Harry Randall caused his death.
The Health Department reports 440 district deaths in the week ending Saturday, up from 127 the prior week. White deaths were 166 per thousand, 414 for colored, 243 overall. Five new diphtheria cases and nine dismissed leave ten under quarantine across seven premises. Scarlet fever shows 17 typhoid cases with 26 new incidents and 17 discharged. Diarrheal deaths total 35, including 29 infants under two and 26 in first year. Births total 149, 89 white and 60 colored.
The excise board set next Tuesday morning to decide whether to reconsider the Pennsylvania Club liquor license after one hearing, following a board’s initial refusal. The club appealed with letters from Representatives and Pittsburgh officials urging fair treatment and a reopening of the case. Also noted are street grading, sewer work, rate changes for telephone service, weed problems blocking an alley, and disputes over alley records and private property destruction.
The Man's Store urges shoppers to buy all they can in the final three days and save voting coupons for the requester.
Shoppers rush to buy Emery WNeeglige shirts priced up to 82.80 as stock moves quickly. Local retailers report strong demand and steady sales throughout the week.
Col. Perry Carson, a DC political and social leader, rode a Baltimore and Ohio train to Ivy City and was ordered to the Jim Crow car reserved for colored passengers. He protested but sat in the standard coach, highlighting Maryland’s Jim Crow reach into the District and raising questions about extraterritorial authority. The episode sparked debate on whether Maryland law applies in DC and how District residents are affected by segregated car sections.
Fred A Hall, assistant foreman at the Government Printing Office, died suddenly at Mackinac Island while attending the National Union congress as a delegate. He leaves a widow, no children, and will be buried after his remains are brought to Washington tonight. Hall was a native of Maryland, aged 48, and had fifteen years of service in the Government Printing Office.
Justice Wright ordered acceptance of the jury summoned by the U S Marshal to assess land value for the V street northwest extension. The panel met at Thirty second and U streets on July 27 at 1 30 am to view the property and later at the Court House at 130 pm to hear testimony. Jurors named are Charles A Baker George W Moss James E Oyster John A Hamilton John Mitchell Thomas Gordon and Frank P May.
The will of Ann R. Riley filed for probate leaves her estate to her nephew William R. Stansbury who is named executor. dated May 26, 2494. Also Loulan Braseks will filed for probate directs a division of property among heirs Annie Behwalt Sara Innate a Canley and Lottie Braseke, with last named designated executrix. A Marine Band concert is listed for Bar racks at 6 o'clock with a full program. Mrs Eleanor J. Cooper of this city died of apoplexy. funeral from 1312 E Street NW at 9:30 AM with Oak Hill Cemetery burial. husband William W. Cooper was Coast and Geodetic Survey employee and cousin of James Fenimore Cooper. Loans on Real Estate offered by Gasch Bros at 1 1/2%?
Mr Georges Prince asks the Commissioners to address alleged conduct by motormen and conductors on the Metropolitan line of Washington Railway and Electric Company. He claims they abuse right of way, insult drivers, and speed during 9 p m to 7 a m on Connecticut Avenue from N to XK streets. Acting Engineer Commissioner Harding proposes notifying him the charter grants railroad right of way and that speed violation reports will be forwarded to the police.
The District Commissioners heard H. J. Ratigan and Mr Lewis of the Central Labor Union’s Allied Building Trades Council request an August wage raise for painters. Presently paid eight dollars daily, they cited a general shift with most employers set to boost wages to 320 by August 1. Commissioners noted policy to raise wages after confirming prevalent increases through district investigation.
The Milwaukee built Nott fire engine failed a Washington test. Commissioner Macfarland supported Chief Belt's recommendation to award the new apparatus contract to American-LaFrance. Machinist T M Robinson reported the boiler would not endure rough usage, noting defects found during tests and later examinations.
Cape May Point New Jersey offers the Carlton hotel on the beach with good service cuisine and a fine orchestra. Weekly rates from 7 to 12 dollars, plus a list of food items and local store offers. Also notes a bakery Mik Bread and studio portrait special before moving to a new location. Resort booklets and travel information available at The Post's Resort Information Bureau for summer trips.
Physicians in the city show strong interest in Camp Good Will. Through Dr D P Hickling medical attendance is promised daily all summer. Doctors volunteer to visit for a week. donors supply cows to provide milk. Community religious services encouraged for camp families and nearby Brightwood churches.
Chicago Jawel Gas Ranges QW styles samples connected guaranteed, Mugatman & Co age Gat. A Muddiman & Co 18th and G St heat water by gas economically. Have renewed and repapered now. Rufus H Darby printing co Washington DC Piedmont Printing Co Atlanta Ga transurer and manager.
Fragmentary text shows mentions of Chicago Jewel Gas Range, Brudaiman, and a voluntary bankruptcy by William H. Lewson a carpenter and builder. It notes a bankruptcy filing, addresses, and scattered references to assaults or weapons and a detective bringing Lindsey Jackson to Washington.
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