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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
23
A dramatic report details Miss Brown fleeing a frightening creature within the rural delivery bureau. Captain Spilman leads a rescue, the beast is captured, and a protective official report cites no fatalities but notes nerves shaken and work resuming after a brief suspension.
The Commissioners named staff for the new tuberculous hospital on Dr Percy G Smith's recommendation. Thomas Smith and others receive annual salaries from 269 to 720, with roles ranging from superintendent to resident physician. May 8 examinations yielded three passes and two favorable recommendations, one candidate declining. In a separate case, Samuel James and Ida Chase faced courts for concealed weapons assault and disorderly conduct. James to the workhouse for nine and a half months, Chase jailed forty five days.
Chief Justice Clabaugh yesterday confirmed the sale of the premises at 1318 Massachusetts avenue by the trustees of the estate of Anna Lowell for 10500 to Charles E Tebbets. The articles of sale specify 818 cash 1900 in 6 percent notes and the remaining 8500 by assuming existing trusts. Butter That Delights the Palate Four Leaf Clover Creamery is described as the richest and purest dairy product obtainable.
The Commissioners received bids for new fire apparatus to be purchased when July 1 appropriations become available. Proposals cover second size double-acting steam engines from American LaFrance, Nott, and Ahrens with bids ranging from 5982 to 6133. Fourth size engines from Nett, Ahrens, and American LaFrance priced about 5425 to 5275. All-steel chemical engine bids from Robinson and Combination Ladder with American LaFrance at 32244 and 2250. Sixty five foot aerial hook and ladder truck bids from American LaFrance and Combination Ladder both at 5896.
Sixty dogs running at large were seized by dog catchers under new county rules, with fifty six slated for destruction if not redeemed within forty eight hours. Dr William Woodward orders enlarged pound pens and stricter muzzling, urging owners to use substantial muzzles and keep dogs confined or supervised until muzzles are secured. The crackdown targets unlicensed animals and aims to improve public safety and reduce overcrowding.
Frank Seinelli of 1006 Lighth street northwest was bitten on the left leg by a fox terrier while crossing a vacant lot near Union Station yesterday afternoon. The dog owned by Donald Pollock of 073 Irving street northeast. Howard Vail of 1707 Iyichd street northwest, nine years old, was bitten on the left foot by a fox terrier about 7 o clock last night. the dog owned by Mr Matthews of 2 Seventeenth street northwest. The boy was treated by a physician.
City bulletin notes cement sidewalks on east and west sides of the Municipal Building at a cost of 1900 dollars. Commissioners ordered the improvement to proceed at once. Also listed are local ads and notices including products, services, and social events.
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