Grand jury urges building inspector overhaul after deadly collapse
The grand jury recommends expanding the inspector of buildings office, increasing field staff and salaries, licensing builders, and funding improvements to prevent future disasters. It faults oversight in the recent apartment collapse that killed Lemuel Hing and Richard Wet, and backs renewed congressional funding and stricter supervision of contractors.
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Richard Wet
Ant & Saimtise
Tolding
Tis Atic
Azand Wey
Marrow
Baling
Macrarland
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Ashford
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Keep Out Poor Milk Warns Health Department Actions
Health officials renew inspections of groceries and dairy farms across Washington. Citations target unregistered lunchrooms and unclean premises. warrants sought for six shop owners and one ice cream company. Inspectors report improvements in some markets while continuing prosecutions to curb unsafe dairy and food handling practices.
Episcopal Clergyman Dead in Maryland and Virginia
David Funston Ward an Episcopal clergyman long known in Maryland and Virginia died aged about 40 after a lung illness. He served in Chicago and Rockville districts and was related to Dr Julian Ward and State Senator Robert Ward. Funeral arrangements pending in Manchester. Money for Camp Pleasant raised by summer outings committee gifts from churches and individuals totaling hundreds of dollars.
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Washington Post
Reckve
David Funston Ward
Maryland
Virginia
Chicago
Sternbern
Washington
Rockvile Tor
Waid
Wainchaster
Julian Ward
Robert Ward
Whfe
Miss Ewing
Aleaaninia Oe
Riehmomi County
Willamsport
Monchester
Convictions in Health Dept Crackdown on Unclean Lunchrooms Hotels
Three patrons of health standards cases were decided in Patics Court yesterday. William H. Plummer of the Ma land Quick Lunchroom on Pennsylvania Avenue was guilty of two violations. his case continued on technical grounds as to ownership. Wiles J. Watson, former Regent Hotel proprietor, pleaded guilty and was fined 35 with a note of extenuating circumstances. James Waslington, who runs an eating house at 2008 Ti Street NW, was found guilty on a health inspection charge.
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Pugh
W. F
Howard Griffith
Grifith & Grifith
East Capitol Street
Rh. A. Guerrant
Guerrant
Woodward de
Health Department
Duenner
Uneyer
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Motter
Saul
Wilson
Welsh
Horgan
Leech
Smith
Dre Turner
Young
Ashworth Drake
Rome
Grayp
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de Motter
Fie
Arul
Norris
Eitige
Lane
Stexy
Washington
Fussell Ice Cream Company
New York Avenue
Samuel Keblen
H Street
Saminel Liberman
Delaware Avenue
Daniel Chedik
Mothershead
Ed‘ward Spalding
iStey and
William Gray
Patics Court
William H. Plummer
Maland
Pennsylvania Avenue
Brummer
Wiles J. Watson
Regent Hotel
James Waslington
Ti Street Northwest
Dispectay Gallas
Mystery of Miss Caspari Draws Miss Caspari to Suburban Trips
Central detectives in Washington shift focus from New York to Brightwood area tracing Frances A Caspari known as the woman of mystery. They seek a man linked to her alleged financial schemes as they search for hidden funds amid her country jaunts and a large leather bag kept at her Corcoran Street residence. Authorities plan to monitor evening movements while probing letters found in her trunk and questioning friends and associates for a possible benefactor or partner.
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Iss Frances A. Caspari
Tery
Brightwood
D. C
New York
Hum
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Baur
Misa Caspari
Eige Hay
Miss Caspar
Mia
Elizabeth Gemini
Corcoran Street
North West
Miss Homans
Hat I
Migs Caspari
Seventeen Babies Die Daily in DC Heat Causes
Health officials report average of 17 infant deaths per day in June and July in the District of Columbia due to diarrhoeal disease tied to improper diet and care. Dr Woodward notes whites disproportionately affected. calls for milk sanitation, proper feeding, public dairy oversight, and safe home conditions to curb infant mortality.
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District of Columbia
Sayy
Woodward
Washington
New York State
New York
District’s Nurse Society Aids Mothers In Summer Care
The article praises the Instructive Visiting Nurse Society supported by Washington women. It notes when a birth occurs without a midwife, the society sends a trained nurse to the home at no cost, to advise the mother and monitor the infant’s health through the summer. It warns heat exhaustion harms babies and advises keeping the baby cool with fresh air and water.
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Washington Women of Means
Sunday School Superintendent Accused in Nonsupport Case
Arthur Green, a colored man and Sunday school superintendent, stood trial for failing to support his wife Mrs. Green. She produced a letter addressed to "my dear beloved" and the judge ordered Green to pay half his salary to his wife and reduce church gifts, warning him not to write such letters again.
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Attorney Marshall
Arthur Green
Deuacy
Arthur
Mr. Marshall
Mr. Marshal
Green
Weather conditions and local incidents report
The Weather Bureau notes a shallow barometric low over the central Caribbean that now occupies the Gulf of Mexico, with rain and thunderstorms in the eastern Rockies to the Atlantic coast and expected showers across the plain states eastward. Winds shift along coasts with easterly trends, and local figures show temperatures around 70 to 80 in the Washington area. A separate report from Hatteras Ferry, Virginia notes Potomac mud and Shenandoah mild cloudiness. Charles A. McCoy of Hyattsville fell downstairs, injuring his head. treated at Emergency Hospital.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
Central Caribbean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Coast
Rocky Mountain
Rovky Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Plainn
Gult
Great Lakea
European
Charles A. McCoy
Hyattsville
Sixth
Killing on Campostella Bridge Shocks Norfolk
Miss Amanda Morse died after being shot by Benjamin Gilbert near Campostella Bridge. Gilbert, arraigned in police court, had been discarded by the victim and faces continued case disposition. Father Thomas Morse searched for the suspect after hearing threats against his daughter.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Amanda Morse
Campostella Bridge
Benjamin
Gilbert
St. Vincent's Hospital
Thomas ©. Morse
Relief for Congo State Baron Moncheur Seeks Belgian Action
Belgian minister Baron Moncheur visited Acting Secretary Adee at the State Department and said Parliament nears important moves to improve Congo Free State. Legislation would place the territory under the Belgian government rather than King Leopold, meeting rational demands.
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Baron Moncheur
Adee
State Department
Congo Free State
Berman
Leopold
Will Recognize Mr Eddy Traction Heads Advise Chairman Knapp
Traction companies announce they will furnish to H. Eddy as agent of the Interstate Commerce Commission full information on complaints filed against Capital Traction and Washington Railway and Electric. Schedules will detail cars, departures, all night service, and transfer points and be shared with the District electric railway commission. Hamilton
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H. GC. Day
Interstate Commerce Commission
Secon
Railway Commission
Georga
Capital Traction Company
Knapp
Iddy
Norment
Washington Railway and Jébctrcs Company
H. (. Eddy
District Electric Railway Commission
Eddy
Hamilton
Newfoundland fisheries rules extended pending permanent settlement
State Department reports Ambassador Reid informed of an agreement with Britain to extend the Newfoundland fisheries modus vivendi beyond September. The extension maintains existing regulations while arbitral talks seek a permanent settlement, as inquiries from New England seek future policy guidance before the fishing season nears.
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Newfoundland
State Department
Reid
British Foreign Office
Large selection with clear prices in plain figures
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Guardsmen Off for Camp
Fifteen hundred National Guard volunteers are set to spend two weeks at Fort Hunt Virginia and Fort Washington Maryland for coastal defense training. Equipment for the barracks and mess will be loaded onto the steamer Daniel K. Jackson as units depart from Washington.
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District National Guard
Potomac River
Fort Hunt
Fort Washington
H. Neumeyer, Jr
Washington
Daniel K. Jackson
Neumeyer
Enid G. Schafer
Maryland
Schafer
Forts Hunt
Bolivar Heights
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Jane Mosebey
O Street
Jana Moseley
Rhodes Scholarship Tests Set For United States Candidates
Trustees under Cecil Rhodes announce the next qualifying exams for US scholars. The Rhodes bequest examination will be held in October and selected scholars will begin residence in Oxford in October 1910. Examinations occur in each assigned state or territory at centers fixed by local selection committees. Candidates must be unmarried, US citizens, and aged 19 to 25.
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Cecil Rhodes
United States
Rhodes
Oxford
Theocal Committee of Selection
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