Warning on Infant Cleanliness to Prevent High Mortality
Health Officer Woodward issues a warning to the public stressing absolute cleanliness in an infant’s food receptacle and handling. He urges keeping feed cold until served and avoiding contamination, noting diarrheal diseases rise with heat and humidity when care is lacking. Fresh air, light meals, water, minimal clothing, and regular baths support infant health, while prevention is cheaper than cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Pable
Funeral for Joseph Shillington Held at 1754 U Street
The funeral for Joseph Shillington former assistant United States attorney and District of Columbia official was held yesterday at 3 p m at his residence 1754 U Street NW Episcopal service conducted by Rev Richard P Williams rector of Trinity Church Interment followed at Congressional Cemetery District bar friends and relatives attended including Mrs L H Neudecker and Mr Joseph Hudgins of Baltimore pallbearers named Henry Be Dave John Laskey Edwin Forrest James Boaz Lewis Thompson and August Parly ree
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Joseph Shillington
United States
District of Columbia
U Street Northwest
Richard P. Willams
Trinity Church
Congressional Cemetery
L. H. Neudecker
Joseph
Hudgins
Baltimore
Henry BE
Dave John Laskey
Edwin Forrest
James
Boaz Lewis
Thompson
August
Parly
Ree
Hearing in Hilton Case Postponed
Policeman George T. Hilton charged with grand larceny had a motion for a further hearing in Police Court before Judge Scott. The motion was granted by defense and the case was postponed to next Thursday. Hilton is accused by former officer Percy S. Hoffman of stealing a $60 diamond ring from Hoffman's locker at the gaventh precinct station during a recent alleged craps trouble. Tribe of Ben Hur Elects Officers in semiannual election at Oppenheimer Hall with officers named including Benjamin B. Jones and Edward F. Latham. Kate Coleman convicted of assault with intent to commit mayhem for throwing lye in a witness's face. motion for new trial filed. Assistant District Attorney Charles H. Turner led the case. Burnett's Vanilla advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton
George T. Hilton
Scott
Ralph Given
Percy 5. Hoffman
Hoffman
Gaventh
Tribe of
Ben Hur
Oppenheimer Hall
Benjamin B. Jones
Edward F. Latham
R. L. Irvin
David L. Kuinger
Valer V. Wiles
Mra. HM. Vailton
J. F. Moore
A. P.H. Doyle
H.W. Templar
Inner Gate
W. H. Tutty
Outer Gate
Tillen Lye
Kate Coleman
Bimba Johnson
Coleman
Lye
Charles H. Turner
Plead for Hucksters New Order Hurts Business
A city hearing on allowing hucksters to cry wares returned no conclusion. Commission merchants and Northeast Citizens Association urged keeping cries, arguing hucksters sell inexpensive perishable goods to poor residents. Officials warned the issue is knotty and may require amended regulations to balance comfort and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Produce Commission
Northeast
Washington
James BI. Hoge
Mas Commisssioner
West
Hoga
Macfarland
Howe
Mr. West
Hoge
George W. Stuart
Shaffer & Stuart
Bucksters
Grant Barnwell
Barnwell
P. P. Faunce
Golden & Brothers
Northeast Citizens’ Association
Third Street
W. J. Frizzell
Frizzeil
L. D. Walter
Association
Protest Over Rejection of Coal Bid by District Clerk
Coal dealer Lr Baldwin Johnson protests District Commissioners against rejecting all bids for furnishing anthracite coal. He argues the property clerk Simmen erred by deeming bids too high and warns against pennywise thinking obscuring dollar value. Commissioners forwarded protest to Maj Simmen for report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Tohnson
Johnson
Simme
Maj. Simmen
Secretary Hitchcock Approves Freedmen's Hospital Supplies Contracts
The board's report on bid awards for general supplies for Freedmen's Hospital for the next fiscal year was approved by Secretary Hitchcock. Estimated cost is about $25,000. Successful bidders include Meats Provisions Groceries feed suppliers and numerous firms across New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Chicago, with names such as H. J. Heinz Company Shoemaker & Busch and Woodward & Lothrop among others.
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Hitchcock
Freedmen's Hospital
F. L. Knostand
New York
Frank Hume
Somerset RK
W. EH. Thomaz,& Co
Philadelphia
Louis Har Uy
James
B. Lamble
George F. Fritch & Sons
George F. Muth
Hingh Reilly
Thomas Somerville. & Son
Rheemaker & Busch
Mackadl Breiters
Z Dy Glwan
Manhattan, Supply, Company
New
Firk
Meyer Brother, Drug Company
St. Louis
Stein
Crown & Earle
Wattera Laboratories
Francis Miller
T. J. Murphy &Co
Rudolph-West Company
Louie Hartiz
Apex Color Works
Georga 7 Muth
Wetherille Brother
Charles Becker & Co
Thomas Somerville & Sona
Fireboat Firefighter Delayed by Defects in Pumps and Nozzles
District officials refuse to accept the Firefighter until the pumps operate smoothly and monitor nozzles meet specifications. Commissioner Macfarland pressed Harlan and Hollingsworth to finish minor changes. contractor delay prompted by Circumstances. Observers from Tams, Lemoine & Crane say boat nearly up to standards, compares well with other ore boats, and may undergo another pump test next week.
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Macfarland
Persifor Frazer, Jr
Harlan and Hollingsworth Corporation
Frazer
C. H. Crane
Tams
Lemoine & Crane
Naval Architects
New York
Ghester Harding
Belt
Robinson
Crane
George B. McClellan
Waggaman Removed From Trusteeship In French Estate
A District Supreme Court order signed yesterday by Jus jiles Stafford requires Thomas E. Waggaman to turn over assets of Mary Ellen French estate to trustees James F. Shen and John A. Heenan. Waggaman is removed, Sr. Shea named in his place, and $7,200 plus interest demanded as misappropriated by Heenan’s account. About $30,000 in real and personal property remains. Fidelity and Deposit Company bond of $20,000 covers the misappropriated sum. No answer was filed by Waggaman. Attorneys Colbert and Keane represented the complainants. Curtain Caught Fire From Gas Jet. A curtain blew into a gas jet at Jefferson Flats, 315 H street northwest, causing a room fire extinguished by Engine Company No. 6. damage about $200. Bummer Opera Mikado Friday evening.
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Jusjiles Stafford
District Supreme Court
Thomas E. Waggaman i
James F. Shen
John A.heenan
Mary | Ellen French
Mr. Waggaman
Sr. Shea
Mary Ellen French
Thomas 3. Waggaman
Waggaman
John A. Heenan
Heenan
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Maryland
Weeeaman
Butt Ig
Teanit
M. J. Colbert
Michael J. Keane
Jefferson Flats
H Street
Engine Company
Straw Hat Sale Special Purchase Offer
Special purchase of 25 dozen straw hats offered at two dollars and change per hat. Hats available for immediate try on and quick sale as stock moves quickly. Great value and limited quantity.
Be Well Dressed In M S M Tropical Weight Suit
Tropical weight fan ty piece suit promotion urges keeping cool while staying well dressed. Local retailer emphasizes high grade M. S. M. merchandise for heat relief and sharp appearance in warm weather.
MR. BEACH'S PRISONER
William Ivey, a man described in the report as a negro, was arrested Tuesday afternoon by District Attorney Morgan H. Beach and brought to Police Court on a charge of assault. Beach testified that Ivey struck Horace Glover, a five year old white boy, knocking him to the ground. Ivey claimed the boy had been annoying him and that the shove caused the boy to fall on wet grass. The prisoner pleaded not guilty and was released by Judge Kimball after posting personal bonds to keep the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ivey
Morgan H. Beach
Beach
Kimball
Horace Glover
Third Precinct
City Bursts Pipe Scalds Man in El Reno Hotel Basement
Scald injuries to Richard Lewis a 31 year old Black man from New Jersey Avenue and 7th Street NW after a hot water pipe burst in the El Reno Hotel basement. He was treated at Emergency Hospital and the incident prompted warnings about heat hazards in city buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lewis
el Reno
New Jersey Avenue
7 Street
Thomas Washington
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Schlitz Brewing Col
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Assoe
M. A. Leese
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Charles W. Dorsey
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Straw Hat Sale
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Fla. Ave
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Georgetown University Hospital
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OBIS
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Washington Brewery Co
ADLER
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Smith
Brown
Victor E. Adler
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