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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1907
Page
14
Saks offers the Special Shoe for Men at 3.00 with a full satisfaction guarantee. If the shoe does not meet expectations for a shoe costing more, the buyer can return and receive a replacement pair. Spring styles are now available for selection.
Commissioner Macfarland regrets that the smoke law for locomotives failed and that street car control and Union Depot service were not secured. He praises Congress for district improvements, mentions sewer plans, park funding, water mains, and new municipal buildings, while noting other needed appropriations and future efforts.
A Tenpallytown resident petitions the Commissioners over pigs roaming Brookville road area. He cites a neighbor with fourteen pigs and claims they root in yards and patrol at will. Police report no pigs found on Brookville road, but the case will stay under review until the animals are located.
Rebecca Watts of 340 H Street Southwest reported to Police Inspector Boardman that her month old baby girl was taken on February 25. A well dressed Negro woman about 25 years old had visited February 22 offering to take the child to raise and would not return the infant after February 26.
Local Musicians Union elected two delegates and two alternates to the America Federation of Musicians annual convention in Cleveland Ohio opening March 20. President Albin Stauss and Prof John N Pastore named as delegates with C P Huestis and C V Samuels as alternates. Local No 161 donated $10 to Associated Charities.
Policeman J. S. Miller of the Ninth precinct escaped a $6 fine after bravely stopping a runaway horse. Found guilty of failure to patrol his beat, Miller was relieved from the penalty on Superintendent Sylvester's recommendation. Capt. Dalley noted he dragged nearly half a square before stopping the horse, preventing possible injury to property and pedestrians near the Government Printing Office.
Browning P Cook died at Emergency Hospital shortly after noon yesterday from injuries after falling down stairs at his home 944 Virginia Avenue SW. Discovered unconscious by his brother Dorsey Cook about 4 40 o'clock and transported to hospital, he suffered a fractured skull and never regained consciousness.
Health Officer Woodward declares Washington Nailor must abate a nuisance at 2220 G Street NW. Police handle like any case. repeated warrants possible until repairs are made. Court dates continued through January to March to allow repairs. health inspectors report nuisance remains.
S G Young a dry goods merchant at 804 Seventh Street Northwest complains of a loud talking machine from a neighbor and asks the DC Commissioners to take decisive action not mere acknowledgment. Commissioner West sends the issue to the police for handling. Also notices travel ads offer $33 excursions Chicago to the Pacific Coast with through service and no extra tour charges.
Cleveland Park resident Cordier complains to the Commissioners that farmers and others with dogs hunt squirrels around Cleveland Park and Piney Branch between Connecticut Avenue and Rock Creek Park. He says he has not seen police presence despite frequent sightings and that Capt. Schneider reports daily hunters in the area. The police are instructed to enforce the law.
GH Putnam, former director of surveys in the Philippines, will address the Washington Society of Engineers at their smoker this evening at 729 Fifteenth Street NW on the Coast and Geodetic Survey work in the Philippine Islands. Also notes ads and notices on local goods and services.
District officials were urged to confiscate frost bitten white potatoes after Robert Henkle reported that nearly all white potatoes for sale in the District were frost bitten. He called the situation a crime within the commissioners’ jurisdiction and asked inspectors to act. The record also notes personnel changes and budget requests from the engineer department, health revenue details, and street improvements in various neighborhoods.
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