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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1908

Page

23

Leashed Dogs and Muzzle Order Spark Legal Clash

The district faces a muzzling order for all dogs declared as running at large. Commissioner Macfarland and Health Officer Woodward approved steps to enforce, including adding a pound wagon and building, with unmuzzled dogs seized and owners given 48 hours to claim them. Veterinarians and officials cite hydrophobia risks and strong public safety support for muzzling.

Thomas Macfarland Chief of Engineers Ieash Corporation Duvail Santos Ruth Witlin Einstain Maryland Theit Beera The Post de G R Hollingsworth Washington Willam T Cellins Peri Des Robinson Weeks Frederick W Grenfell

Bids for Moving District Offices Accepted

District property clerk Marion Haer grove expects Commissioners to approve the bid from Littlefield and Alvord Company for 930 dollars to move all offices from the present District building to the new Pennsylvania avenue quarters. Other bids were Merchants Transfer and Storage 41278 and George W Knox Express 1837 50. Moving includes police fire counsel insurance guardians vault and store room contents.

George W. Knox Express Company District Fire Department Corporation Counsel Insurance Department Board of Children’s Guardians

Inspectors Named Not Authorized Under Child Labor Law

Commissioners seek police volunteers to enforce child labor provisions after Congress failed to fund two inspectors. Corporation Counsel Thomas says the omission was deliberate and that Commissioners lack authority to appoint inspectors. Commissioner West weighs assigning police officers, but the force is too small to spare two men.

Congress Macfarland West Metropolitan Police Force Thoms Questinn Thomas Pallieforce

Outing for 1 000 children for grocers day at Marshall Hall

The Retail Grocers Protective Association will issue 1000 tickets to white children under twelve for a June 24 trip on the morning boat to Marshall Hall for Grocers Day. Applications open June 25 at Room 108, Columbian Building, 416 Fifth Street NW. The event includes races and entertainment with teams Boston Baking Co. and Stohlmans E Works providing baseball contests.

Grocers’ Protective Association Marshall Hall Columbian Building Fifth Street Northwest H J Meader J Ho Goodrich J T White EF E Fisher IL Gregory Board of S&s Boston Baking Company Stoht- Tan Buster Browns Bostons Clarke Lorman Alderton Duckell Fitzgerald Coffern Brayshaw Hardesty Redmond Sullivan Botles _ Stohlmans E Works K Lusby F Reed J. Rosenberg B Byrnes Hanes J Meyers H Crowell Ftcher H A. Meyers Ase H .Thompson H S Meader J _H Goodrich George E Bohannon Hart P. P Patrick Haight Garden Busby Entertainment H.S Haight J OE Diges M J Whelan Thomas Dean Slater R. EB OW Schmidt T Davis J T Fowler A Rollins P P Patrick M A. Lusby Geo. Johannon Patrick PC Garay

Streets to Be Paved Under New Appropriations

Engineer Commissioner Morrow announced a list of streets to be paved under the new appropriation, with bids opening July 11 and work beginning shortly after. Streets include North Capitol to Lincoln Road NE, Randolph to Lincoln NE, and others across NW, NE, SE, and SW quadrants.

Morrow North Capitol Street Lincoln Road Randolph Street Girard Street Eleventh Thirteenth Massachusetts Thirty Fourth Street Vermont Avenue Pennsylvania Avenue New Hampshire Avenue Capitol Street Canal Capitol Florida Avenue Delaware Avenue New Jersey Avenue South Capitol

Births Outnumber Deaths in the District Mortality Report

Health Officer Woodnant reports for the week ended June 1 the district population rose by 137 with 102 deaths and 35 net births. Of 137 births 106 were white and 37 colored. 64 white and 38 colored deaths. Leading causes were pulmonary consumption and heart trouble. Scarlet fever and diphtheria decline. smallpox shows 172 cases since January 1 with no fatalities due to strict control and prompt treatment.

Woodnant

Will Provides for Stone and Masses in Probate Filed

The wit of Magdalena Hither dated October 12 1900 directs estate sale and tombstone over her grave. Remainder held in trust by executor Michael A Mess. Funds to finance a requiem mass celebration.

Magdalena Hither Michael A

Inspection Nearing End Capt Kelly Reviews Under Construction Buildings

Captain William Kelly, Assistant Engineer Commissioner, conducts personal inspection of all Washington fireproof buildings under construction after the Pickford Apartment collapse at Twentieth and P streets. Grand jury likely to hear inquiry into the disaster today or tomorrow as four defendants face possible appearance. Commissioners plan a mid next week start for the Office of the Building Inspector investigation, pending grand jury verdict. Amos W. Barnes of Philadelphia has been invited by Mr Pickford to draft reconstruction plans for the damaged building.

Washington William Kelly Twentieth P Streets Capt Kelly Iis Grand Jury Ils Ito Amos W Barnes Philadelphia Pickford Morrow Barnes Bulldine

City Bulletins Spark Seasonal Offers Across Local Firms

Local ads showcase Mercantile Society loan rates at 1008 Fest, Heurich beer sales spanning twenty years, Arlington Bottling Co products, Jewel Gas Ranges, Muddiman & Co music and dining listings at Congress Hall Hotel, Fall dress rentals, Satin skim cream promotion, Schneider's crab feast, Kingan's picnic shoulders and ham prices, Fyles stores promotions, government service exam prep at Milton School, Columbia Photo rolling film service, and Star Laundry cleaning services.

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