Stork Records Growth As Mortality Resets Public Health
A district mortality report shows 89 deaths for the period with no race-related fatalities. Births outnumber deaths by 47, while discussions reference President Roosevelt and Dr Woodward noting ongoing population growth toward a 490,000 Washington mark. The report lists diseases with deaths from pulmonary consumption, apoplexy and heart disease, and notes slight changes in contagious conditions.
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Woodward
Nations
Woodwarl
Washington
Rousevelt
Woodwad Sai
Sui Ide Plink
Urges District Flag Colors for Public Buildings
A letter proposes a district flag scheme aligning pennants with the U S flag. It urges a meeting of the Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce and Board of Commissioners to decide colors, suggesting golden yellow and oxblood red, with the flag displayed on entrances and during civic visits to foster local pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commission
United States
Rabid dog suspected in bite case near Canal Road
A stray dog killed Tuesday night near 4117 Canal Road was sent to the Bureau of Animal Industry for rabies testing. The animal, owned by Raymond Waters and another resident, tested positive for rabies after biting Robert Murray, age nine, in Minnesota and Bennsalsania avenues.
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Canal Road
Bureau of Animal Ir Istry
Raymond Waters
Wisconsin Avenue
M Nelson
Robert Murray
Minnesota
Bennsslsania
Old Market House square renamed Logan Park in Anacostia
CITY BULLETINS report a request to name the public reservation between Pierce and Washington streets John A Logan Park. It is now known as Old Market House square. The item reflects local civic activity and proximities in Washington with signatures from exer, fox and girl attending Ketuham lpuntie Sheoi.
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Want Square
Logan Park
Exer, Fox
Girl
Ketuham Lpuntie
Sheoi
Anacostia
Bots
Pierce
Washington -Treets
John A
Old Market House Square
District board licenses 69 autos after semi monthly meeting
Seventy nine applicants received permits to operate motor vehicles in the district with temporary approval pending exams. Those passing the exam include R W Bissell Plymouth WwW W Coombe James H Davidson Frank B Keys Walter M Neal Samuel H Perron W E Spring B F Vernon and others. Duplicate permits were issued to C R Collins M Monroe Hopkins Harry Owens J R Pendleton and Guy H Remore.
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District Automobile Board
W Bissell
Plymouth
F Vernon
Irving Street
R Collins
Monroe Hopkins
Bancroft Place
Harry Owens
Thirty Fourth Street
J R Pendleton
Guy H Remore
Flag Day Observed by Schools and Groups
Flag Day was observed with school assemblies and patriotic speeches. Principal Wilson led ceremonies at Central High School with Col Walker, Col Thomas L McKee, Col Charles Loa, Col Long, and Rev Charles W Gallagher presenting addresses on patriotism and the flag. The event honored veterans and included national colors displayed in hallways and on stage. Community gatherings in Garfield Park and other city areas were planned for the weekend.
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Central High School
Wilson
Col Walker
Department of the Potomac
Thomas Il McKee
Charles Loa
Perham
Col Long
Triough
Charles W Gallagher
Spain
Cdloorate
Garfield Park
Land Fraud Testimony Closes in Hyde Benson Dimond Case
Testimony closed by both sides in the Hyde Benson Dimond land fraud conspiracy trial after about ten weeks before Justice Stafford Criminal Court No 1. Government and defense introduced witnesses including Willisin R Wheeler and Franklin MoTane. Joost H Schneller testified about tampered mail and missing letters he recognized on the District Attorney Baker’s desk.
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Hyde Benson Dimond
Stafford Criminal Court
Defense
Aassistant
Willisin R Wheeler
Department of Commerce and Labor
Franklin MoTane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daniel M Appell
Cape J
River boundary decision preserves Potomac rights
Justice Van Oredel ruled that Congress did not surrender federal rights to Potomac waters when the district portion was retroceded to Virginia. The court reviewed Maryland and Virginia boundary lines from the 1785 compact and found river rights remained under district authority. Alexandrian Joseph Exuns faced a pole on a charge of dipping with a dip net on the Virginia shore, appealing the case.
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Congress
Potomac River
Virginia
Jistice
Joan A van Oredel
District Court of
Aspecis
Josph Exuns
Alexandria
Polee
Maryland
Virgina
Danate
Hans
Alexandra County
Weller resigns from Associated Charities to lead Pittsburgh group
Charles F Weller, general secretary of the Associated Charities, resigns to join a new Pittsburgh charitable organization. He moved to Washington from Chicago in 1901 and has since led notable charity work, recognizing the need for organized effort in Pittsburgh.
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CF Weller
Pittsburg
Pitsburg
Washington
Charles F Wellers
Associated
Chat IhLes
Mr Weller
Chicago
Pennsylvania Depot to Go to Be Torn Down
President Roosevelt orders the removal of the abandoned Pennsylvania Railroad passenger station at Sixth and B streets near government grounds to improve the city section. The building and appurtenances were transferred to the United States on March 4 under congressional legislation. The station stood inside the lobby from which President Garfield was shot by Guiteau.
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Presdent Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Railroad
B Streets
Maceh 4
Garfield
Guitean
Health Officials Target Ice Cream Hokey Pokey and Soft Drinks
The district health officer launches a summer campaign to inspect all places making and selling hokey pokey ice cream and soft drinks. Inspectors will ensure clean utensils, proper licensing, and adherence to regulations to protect children from contamination and illness.
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William C Woodward
Health Office
Iclesa Proprietas
Song Chicren Health Office
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Milan
Lucy
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Albert L. Johnson
STORK
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City Bulletins
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Washington Tinton Baseball Club
Schneider
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Heurici
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Senate Brewery
Arlington Bottling Company
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Dimond
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B Street
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Pa. Ave
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Irge
MY Ton J Robenau
Hygenic Laboratory
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Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
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Evening Star
J. Hampton Moore
Pennsylvania
Yale
House of Representatives
Yale Laundry
New York Avenue
House & Herrmann
Seventh and
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Potomac Electric Power Co
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Hirsh's Shoe
St. N. W
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Baltimore
White House Station
15Th
Hisats
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Wits For Hire
Friedlander Bros
Ninth and
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Uneeda
Warner
Warners
Warners Safe Cure
Warners Safe Cure Company
Rochester No CY
Washington Post
Lacey & CO
G Street
Washington Navy
Chas. Kaufman & Sons
Seventh Street
Keeley Institute
North Capitol Street
Washington ,DC
District of Columbia
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Legal Pivers
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Randle Highlands
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