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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
8
Capt Strain leads watchmen in a semiannual clearing at the new district building. Hundreds of English sparrows and other birds are captured and relocated to the district dump. Birds are taught to fly away from the entrance as crowds watch, sparking local protests from those who oppose harming the birds.
Health Officer Woodward reports a weekly total of 144 deaths and 1 ) births with a marked improvement over the prior week. Diseases prominent include pulmonary tubercles diarrheal illness in children, pneumonia, heart diseases, and kidney diseases. Measles subsided though new cases appeared. diphtheria, typhoid, and whooping cough declined, while measles declined after a year-long spread.
Shafer Farrow and Dennison are relieved from duty and placed on the retired list at their own request. Captain Tmll and Shafer, quartermasters, and Lieutenant Warrow, inspectors of rifle practice, served long with the guard. Jana will not join the local brigade for Boston encampment. Cant Shafer and Lieut Warrow retired for physical disability after lengthy service. Dennis listed for retirement after more than ten years of continuous service.
An array of product ads and household notices tout Perfection Sarsaparilla as a top quality remedy and Criterion Tea among other items. Crowley promotions and Heinz style groceries appear with prices and store locations. Mentions of Malt Bread Water Heaters Cookers and Lightning Redn suggest a local merchant page full of everyday goods.
Health Officer Woodward announced that all dogs wearing last year’s tags may roam the streets without arrest by the poundmaster until next Monday. Poundmaster Einstein is instructed to target dog licenses for the current fiscal year and impound dogs found running without current year tags starting Monday July 2. Female dogs must be impounded at all times if required by law, regardless of tag status.
Secretary of the District Electric Railway Commission reports on complaints about pay as you enter cars on the Chevy Chase line. Straps hanging low obstruct passage and pose head injury risk, prompting a call for a public hearing and possible changes.
Maj Tyler was buried yesterday afternoon at Arlington Cemetery. A military funeral procession formed with Third Battalion field artillery unit and engineers from Menakington barracks. The Fifteenth Cavalry Band led the funeral march. Major W P Huxford presided for the Military Order of the Taylor Legion. Kit Carson Post G A R and the Second Army Corps were represented.
Ost District officials forecast the personal tax levy will reach one million, up from $900,000 to 21,9900 in prior year. July marks the payment month for levies as many taxpayers have yet to file returns. Law requires citizens, associations, corporations or firms in the district to report all tangible property and merchandise liable to taxation under oath.
Frederick Frick aged 87 of 22 Pennsylvania avenue northwest was arrested on a complaint by Leo D Loughran of 17 Pennsylvania avenue alleging Frick passed a worthless $18 check. The case will be heard in police court this morning.
A string of personal names appears, including Herbert Offentach Ladera eed Alapalee Welr Pryor Swinker Norworth Strauns Merverbeer, suggesting a compiled roster or genealogy snippet in a local section. The piece lacks context or events to establish a definitive news item or action.
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