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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
2
The owner insisted on quality cement and reinforced floors yet a disaster killed two workers and injured many. Inspectors note second permit increased wall thickness beyond first and call for immediate reinforcement plans or an early halt to further construction.
Report claims the Pickford apartment house collapse resulted from weak concrete and poor mortar rather than faulty supervision. James L Parsons oversaw 11 construction projects and faced criticism for failed material testing and lack of licensed builders, suggesting reforms to require licensed contractors to prevent unsuitable work.
The article questions who bears responsibility for a building's collapse on Twentieth and streets northwest. It asks whether Mr Pickford, his architect, building inspectors, or Poynton are to blame and stresses the need to know the facts before condemning anyone.
Nathaniel B Fugitt, a widely known district Mason, collapsed during the Washington Commandery No 1 Knights Templar ceremony at the Masonic Temple. He died of heart disease after fainting on stage as readings began. physicians could not revive him. Fugitt, roughly sixty eight, had long served in government work and was a key figure in Freemasonry and local civic groups. He is survived by his mother, wife, and two sons. Funeral plans were not yet set.
An elderly woman identified as Mrs. Brent, age near 60, was struck by a car on Fourteenth Street near Carnial Putition Company in Pennsyhade between Bird and Oranda, as she attempted to cross during block midpoints. She was taken to Emergency Hospital in serious condition after being thrown under the car’s fender. the motorman tried to brake but could not avert impact. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon in Northwest Washington.
The Interstate Commerce Commission plans within ten days to issue an order on District street railways. It may appoint a supervisor or let one commissioner handle supervision, with hearings to decide methods. The aim is safe, reliable, well‑operated service, clean cars, proper equipment, and speed limits. Transfers and universal transfer policy may be studied, with final action by the full commission.
A terse note indicates collectors are instructed to accept cash payments at any location as the standard method. No further details on origin or scope are provided.
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