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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
19
A sales note promotes Saks Serge suits advising readers to compare value style and quality at a moderate price. It claims direct trading with manufacturers secures favorable terms and showcases the clothing’s advantages and utility.
A Senate District Committee vote set a thorough investigation into charges against the McKinley Manual Treisning School administration. Senators Gallinger, Burkett, Scott, Blackburn, and Gearin named to lead the inquiry as the panel presses for facts.
Engineer Department backs converting Macomb Street from Cleveland Park to Cleveland Heights into a continuous 4200 foot link with 700 feet of land to condemn. The opening would create a direct connection between Connecticut Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue with minimal grade once completed. Estimated land cost to acquire is about 6060 dollars. Assistant Engineer Commissioner Maurice notes the project will boost nearby property values and the Commissioners are expected to report in favor of the bill.
Dr Percy G Smith named superintendent of the blue plains home for the aged and infirm to open in August after District Commissioners approval. He is District charity physician with daily contact to institutions and strong support from local leaders. Also notes Marine Band concert on White House south lawn at 6 today featuring Weber and Donizetti selections.
A letter from Adolph Von Reuth Jr of 1431 Georgia Avenue SE protests neglect of Georgia Avenue and accuses officials of favoring Northwest Washington. The writer cites Cleveland Park improvements and muddy access to Congressional Cemetery, urging prompt paving and sidewalks to spur regional growth within two years and prevent renaming by Senator Bacon.
Eleven new members including Congressman John A. Hull were mustered in by Gen William F Barry Garrison at the Army and Navy Union bi monthly meeting at 910 Pennsylvania Ave NW. It was the largest class ever mustered in that camp. After ceremonies the camp held a social session with speeches and music. Hull spoke of progress in recruiting and the potential impact on the country’s military future. Young enlistees Thomas Brady and Henry Dékoe were noted as among the youngest to serve in the United States Army, having joined at about eleven. The muster list included Hull Brady Moran Watchford Knoke Kelly Foote Johnson Brown Boyd Lewis and W. Lewis. National Commander J Edward Browne gave a brief address.
C A Snow protests a Senate move extending cattle on trains to thirty six hours without rest food or water. He denounces the bill as cruel retrogressive and urges a ten hour limit to curb slaughterhouse cruelties and bring cattle closer to raising areas.
Mrs Jessie C Proctor, administratrix of the estate of Quiver Stearns Proctor, files in the District Supreme Court against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for damages of ten thousand and more for his death near Ivy City during a heavy rainstorm. She claims the engineer failed to stop in time, despite the victim being in plain sight with an umbrella on the tracks. Proctor leaves two minor children as beneficiaries.
Patrick H. Riley a longtime Norwich resident and seven year Washington employee of the Government Printing Office died suddenly of heart failure Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held at Costello Bros undertaking parlors today at 10 p m with interment at Prospect Hill. Pallbearers will be chosen from his fellow workers.
A grand jury returned an indictment against William D Cassone charging false pretenses. It alleges he presented a $312 worthless money order plus $10 cash to Cogan Bros and Forschner in payment for fourteen wheel scrapers valued at $23 each.
Lena Jordan filed in District Supreme Court for a legal separation from husband Harry B. Jordan alleging cruelty and drunkenness. The couple, married in 1902, have two children in the mother’s custody. Multiple local items mention varied notices and advertisements alongside the filing.
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