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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
23
Mortality report shows 89 deaths in the District with 4 white and 4 colored. Births exceeded deaths by 47 in the measured period. Dr Woodward notes continued growth toward 400,000 population with the stork favoring all communities and no racial bias in visits.
A letter urges the district to adopt a flag color scheme to harmonize with the U S flag. The author proposes golden yellow and a darker red than the national flag, suggests pennant designs above entrances, and calls for local pride during visits by organizations and public events.
A dog killed Tuesday near Canal road was taken to the Bureau of Animal Industry for microscopic testing after its owners Raymond Waters and Pred M Nelson reported the animal had bitten Robert Murray nine years old near Minnesota and Bennssnia avenues. The test showed the animal suffered from rabies.
City commissioners receive a request signed by exer fox and a local girl to name the public reservation between Pierce and Washington streets. The site known as John A Logan Park is now Old Market House square. The notice lists a range of local ads and notices, including hotel rates, services, and business promotions from Washington in a snapshot of urban life.
The District Automobiles Board issued permits to 69 applicants to operate motor vehicles, with temporary permits granted pending exams. Names include R W Bissell of Plymouth, WwW W Coombe of 111 D Street NW, James H Davidson of 11753 T Street NW, Frank B Keys of 17 L Street NW, Walter M Neal of 487 Pennsylvania Ave, and others. Duplicate permits went to C R Collins, M Monroe Hopkins, Harry Owens, J R Pendleton, and Guy H Remore, all NW addresses.
Flag Day was observed by Central High and Perham schools with students honoring the flag. Speakers included Col Walker, Col Thomas McKee, Col Charles Loa, Col Long, and Rev Charles W Gallagher, praising the flag and those who served. National colors were displayed. ceremonies highlighted Civil War service and the Spanish American War era. Local patriotism events continued with planned gatherings in Garfield Park and other areas.
Testimony in the land fraud conspiracy trial before Justice Stafford continued with government and defense presenting witnesses. Assistant Secretary Wheeler of the Department of Commerce and Labor Franklin Motane of the Interstate Commerce Commission testified to Henry Plimond's reputation. Defendant Joost H Schneller testified about mail tampering and missing letters, claiming he recognized letters on the District Attorney's desk.
Justice Joan A Van Oredel ruled that Congress did not cede any Federal rights to Potomac waters when retroceding part of the District to Virginia. The Alexandria case involving Joseph Exuns, charged with illegal dip netting on the Virginia side, was reviewed in court. The ruling clarifies Maryland and Virginia boundary and river rights dating to the 1785 compact, noting river ownership remained with the district for establishment purposes.
Charles F Weller, general secretary of the Associated Charities, resigns to lead a new charitable organization in Pittsburgh. He arrived in Washington from Chicago in 1901 and has since built a notable record in local charity work, believing the city needs more organized relief.
President Roosevelt orders removal of the abandoned Pennsylvania Railroad passenger station at the corner of Sixth and B streets northwest of the government grounds to improve the city section. The building and appurtenances were transferred to the United States on March 4 under congressional law for the Unan Station. It stood within the lobby where Garfield was shot by Guiteau.
Health officer Dr William C Woodward launches a summer campaign to inspect all places selling hokey pokey ice cream and soft drinks.aters. cleanliness rules tighten as authorities warn against unsanitary utensils and dirty glasses. prosecutions loom for noncompliant restaurant owners and vendors.
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