Stork a Busy Bird Records Growth in District Births
Washington health officials report a weekly birth surge reaching 204 total births with 129 white and colored, suggesting population momentum toward 400,000. Dr. Patterson notes birth rates near normal but stresses data flaws from unmarried and underage residents and calls for rate calculations per married couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
District of Columbia
District Health Office
Woodward
Woodwards
Ter
Washington
Tre
3. G. Patterson
Igi
Patterson
Ris
Building shows increase in district construction activity
February building operations rose nearly 3 percent from January under District Building Inspector John P Healy. The report notes 38 permits issued for repairs and new work totaling 403,414, with the largest for a $5,000 administration building and several multi dwelling and commercial projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P Healy
Welling
O ' Carnes Institute
Ortheast
North- Kouthwest
Public to Pay Its Share in Massachusetts Avenue Extension
The draft bill for extending Massachusetts avenue from its current end near Wisconsin avenue to the district line, prepared by Commissioners and sent to Representative Smith, proposes that the public pay the portion of awards for improvements or their removal. It argues for a total property assessment when the street passes through improved land, but notes exceptions where condemnation is through land with existing improvements. Also, the Washington Chamber of Commerce offers its rooms for public meetings, which the board may thank them for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Avenue
Wisconsin Avenue
Representative Smith
House District Committee
Shere
Willkun
Gude
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Cormucaioners
Macfarkind
Chamaber of Commerce
Petition Opposes Colored School at Brookland Heights
A petition with over fifty property owners protests a proposed colored school at Bunker Hill ford and Perry street. Residents cite lack of sewer, health risks, small colored student numbers, and ownership by white Brookland residents. Commissioners weigh the Brookland Citizens Association stance and local opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesdenta
University Heights
Bunker Hillford
Perry Street
Brookland Citizens’ Association
Beaker Hill Rosa
Brookland
Washington
Maryland
Contagious Diseases Less in District During Week
The district reports a fall in deaths for the week ending February 29 with 149 total, down sixteen from the prior week. Pulmonary and bronchial diseases led causes, pneumonia with eighteen deaths, consumption thirteen, bronchitis eight. Typhoid fever cases fell to twenty four discharged twelve remain twenty three new cases reported. Measles down by one with fifty seven typhoid cases under treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Woodward
Preserve Bridge Beauty In New District Land Move
Engineer Commissioner Morrow forwards a bill to Congress to acquire land near Connecticut avenue bridge for street extensions. The plan aims to prevent houses that would mar the arches over the valley by rerouting Belmont street about 10 feet, and to create a road east of the bridge. A drive from Twentieth and Calvert to Waterloo drive area is advised, linking Belmont road to the old bridge and the park later known as National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Avenue Bridge
Morrow
Congress
Belmont Street
Belmont Road
Twentieth Street
Calvert Street
Waterloo Drive
Support for Teachers Retirement Pay Bill
W V Cox chairman of the Board of Education Committee urged Commissioner Macfarland to back a pension bill for teachers. Estimates show only 2249.45 of public funds needed for the year ending June 20 1909 plus teacher payments. Macfarland supports the bill and will likely endorse it. Cox noted about eighty others are eligible for retirement under the proposal, with fewer than half willing to continue serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Cox
Board of Education
Commissioner Macfarland
Alex
Macfarland
Cox
Honors Frances Willard at McKinley Manual Training School
A photo of Frances E. Willard was presented to the McKinley Manual Training School by the Anna Gordon Young Woman's Christ Temperance Union. A musical and literary program followed with readings by Elizabeth Gordon and Dr. George E. Myers. The Life and Character of Frances Willard was discussed by Rev. J W Kr Sumwalt as the picture was unveiled by Mildred Clark and Margerit Easterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances E. Willard
MckKinley Manual Training School
Anna Gordon Young Woman's Christie Temperance Union
Elizabeth ¥. Gordon
George E. Myers
America
Ong Re Rober
M. Moore
Foundry M
12. Lecchgang
John H. Deis
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
District Lawyer Appointment for F W Clements
F W Clements named first assistant attorney in the Interior Department's office of the Assistant Attorney General. Born and educated in the District of Columbia he graduated from National Law University and was admitted to practice before the District courts and the United States Supreme Court. He has long been involved in Interior Department legal work, notably the General Land Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Clements
Interior Department
District of Columbia
Clements
National Law University
District
United States Supreme Court
General Land Office
Lord Sues Lilley For Slander In District Supreme Court
Frank B. Lord, a newspaper correspondent, sues Representative George L. Lilley of Connecticut for 40000 in the District Supreme Court, alleging slander and malicious wiretapping on the House floor. The suit by Charles F. Kelgwin seeks two counts of 20000 each, claiming Lilley accused Lord of being employed by the Electric Boat Company and causing his loss of work at a New York paper. Rev Dr Abram Simon to speak at Eighth Street Temple Friday night on The Merchant of Venice. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Lord
George L. Lilley
Connecticut
District Supreme Court
Charles 4. Kelgwin
Lilley
House of Representatives
Lord
Electric Boat Company
New York
Rabbi Simon
Eighth Street Temple
Abram Simon
David Moore Declares Bankruptcy A Broker Files Petition
David Moore a real estate broker at 1329 New York Avenue filed in the District Supreme Court a voluntary petition seeking bankruptcy. The schedule lists debts of 79 614.31 and assets of 76 474.87 with Farmers and Mechanics Bank and Washington Loan and Trust among principal secured creditors. A creditors meeting is set within two weeks to name a trustee to manage the broker's affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Moore
New York Avenue
District Supreme Court
Moore
Clabaugh
B.S McCalmont
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
Washington Loan and Trust Company
William K. Johnson
James F. Barbour
National Metropolitan Bank
Metropolitan Bank
American Planagraph Company
Wroe will leaves estate to relatives after death
Mrs Margaret Virginia Wroe of 810 Thirteenth Street NW died February 2 an octogenarian wills dated October 26 1907 probated shows estate over 10000 to be divided between nephew Samuel F Stiles and niece M Van Laden Comiskey. Robeam executor Raleigh Sherman directs legacies to Dr Starr Parsons Samuel F Stiles H M Van Luden Comiskey Emma V Jenny son Arma Dodson Elizabeth Jind Little Sisters of the Poor with three fourths to Stiles and one fourth to Comiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Virginia Wroe
Thirteenth Street
Wroe
Samuel F Iles
M. van Laden Comiskey
Husbard
Raleigh Sherman
Starr Parsons
L Street
Samuel F. Stiles
H. M. van Luden Comiskey
Emma V. ‘Jennyson
Arma Dodson
Elizabeth Jind
The
Little Sisters of the Poor
Stiles
Comlekey
Man of Destiny lecture for Georgetown Hospital
Dr Conde B Pallen will deliver the lecture The Man of Destiny to aid Georgetown University Hospital on Saturday March 14 at 8 pm in Gaston Hall. The Washington public knows him well and attendance is expected to fill the hall to capacity. The Sisters of the hospital are praised for their devoted care of patients and the need to support those unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conde B. Pallen
Georgetown University Hospital
Gaston Hall
Willow
Inglitation
Kind Sisters
Board of Managers
Ite Offorta
Haberdasher Assumes Debtor Responsibilities in City
Itah Loeb of 12L Pennsylvania avenue northwest has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. Samuel Talbert filed in the District Supreme Court a petition showing debts aggregating 12,147 and assets of 745.56. Assets include stock of merchandise, fixtures, and accounts. The item notes a local government clerk and others seeking small investments, and mentions a Corcoran Gallery exhibition by the Society of Washington artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haberdasher
Itah Loeb
Pennsylvania Avenue
Samuel Talbert
District Supreme Court
Dishts
Useful Hints to Housekeepers Jap-a-lac Coats Wood and Metal
Useful hints show Jap-a-lac coats extend life of doors furniture and fixtures. Apply to weather beaten front doors porch furniture window frames and wicker and metal items for renewed color protection and easier upkeep. Use various colors to match old finishes and enjoy cost effective restoration.
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Stetson
Bei
DR. Bell
Thee, Sutherland Medicine CO
Taaw
Paducah
Kentucky
House & Herrmann
N. W
Kuppenheimer Clothes
Crgsaer
PA Ave
Deve
Cravenette
Goodyear Raincoat CO
F Street
Friedlander
Munyon
Stork
Merchants’ Transfer & Storage Co
Warr H Street
Colored School
Residenta
Connecticut Avenue
Herta McKinley Training School
Sues Lilley
G Street
William A. Hill
Rignald W. Beall
Charles F. Wallraff
Good and Treas
William A. Boss
Whoe
Coat
Dr. Pallen
Man of Destiny
City Bulletine
Schneider
Brooke's
J.T. D. Pyles
Today Sunday Post
G. Upham
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Society of Washington
Steves
12Th Street
C. A. Muddiman
We Havre
Henurth
Heer
Maergen ‘and
Senate Brewery
Arhneton Bottling Company
Potomac Electric
Ask
St. N. W
Cail Maia
Selinger’s
St. Corsin
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Uneeda
Castelberg’s
Lending Jewelers and Opticians
Penna. Ave
Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg
Max Gretéenheimer, Jr
M. J. Falvey
Christian Endeavor Society
Epworth League
Young People’s Union
the Joint Finance Committee
Associated Charities
Citizens’ Relief Association
Committee On Prevention of Consumption
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W. L.douglas
W.L. Douglas Shoe Store
W. W
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Keeley Gore
Keeley WeTiTore
North Capital Street
Washington,d.c
Calambis
Post
OPET
O'Donnell
Et Fier
John G. Meinberg
the King
Eleventh Street
Washington, D
the Sunday Post
Sale
Victor E, Adler
7Th Street
Mess, Ave
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
Duffy's
Giri v
Duffy
Girect
Rogheater
Neweparern Rgelyr
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