Stork a Busy Bird Records 204 Births in DC Week
District Health Office reports 204 births last week ending February 29 in Washington DC. 129 were white or colored children, with a trend toward reaching the 400,000 population mark. District Health Officer Woodward notes record activity while Dr. Patterson questions birth-rate methods and suggests calculating births per married couples.
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Roosevelt
District of Columbia
District Health Office
Woodward
Woodwards
Ter
Washington
Tre
3. G. Patterson
Igi
Patterson
Ris
BUILDING SHOWS INCREASE IN FEBRUARY CONSTRUCTION
District building activity rose about 3 percent from January. John P Healy, district building inspector, notes February permits total 38 for repairs and new work valued at $403 414. Major projects include O Carnes Institute admin building at $5 000, Reich dwellings totaling 56 units at $201 200, a $10 000 store and apartment, a $16 000 brick hall, and eight frame dwellings. Spatial distribution listed by region shows varied totals across districts. county total listed as $13 (illegible).
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John P Healy
Welling
O ' Carnes Institute
Ortheast
North- Kouthwest
Public to Pay Its Share Extending Massachusetts Avenue
The draft bill to extend Massachusetts avenue to the district line shifts costs from property to the public for improvements. The Commissioners urge a total assessment on surrounding land when the street passes through developed property, while noting limits where condemnation affects already improved land. Rooms available for public meetings. Washington Chamber of Commerce offers its rooms for citizen meetings. commissioners consider thanks appropriate.
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Massachusetts Avenue
Wisconsin Avenue
Representative Smith
House District Committee
Shere
Willkun
Gude
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Cormucaioners
Macfarkind
Chamaber of Commerce
Protest Against Colored School at Brookland Heights
A petition with over fifty property owners in University Heights protests the Brookland Citizens’ Association plan for a colored school at Bunker Hill Ford and Perry Street. Residents cite lack of sewers and health risks, noting a brick school nearby could serve more colored children than this site. Commissioners weigh the protests as the debate continues.
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Tesdenta
University Heights
Bunker Hillford
Perry Street
Brookland Citizens’ Association
Beaker Hill Rosa
Brookland
Washington
Maryland
Contagious Diseases Improve in District in Week Ended Feb 29
The weekly mortality report shows 149 deaths, sixteen fewer than the prior week and nine less than the same week last year. Pulmonary diseases remain leading killers, with pneumonia causing eighteen deaths and pulmonary consumption thirteen. Typhoid fever cases drop to twenty-four active, measles down by one case, and twenty-three new typhoid cases reported with twenty-four discharged.
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W. C. Woodward
Preserve Bridge Beauty Through Street Relocation Plan
Engineer Commissioner Morrow has drafted a bill for Congress to acquire land near Connecticut Avenue Bridge to extend streets. The plan aims to prevent housing near the arches and requires Belmont Street to shift about 10 feet. A new drive would link Twentieth and Calvert, connecting to the Waterloo drive area and the Belmont Road near the old bridge and the park.
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Connecticut Avenue Bridge
Morrow
Congress
Belmont Street
Belmont Road
Twentieth Street
Calvert Street
Waterloo Drive
Support for Teachers Retirement Pay Bill Considered
W. V. Cox, chair of the Board of Education Committee, urged Commissioner Macfarland to back a bill granting teachers retirement pay. Estimates show $2249.45 of public funds needed for the year ending June 20, 1909, plus teacher contributions. Macfarland, always in favor, said he would recommend Commissioners endorse it. Cox noted about eighty others are eligible for retirement under the proposed law, with less than half willing to continue.
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W. V. Cox
Board of Education
Commissioner Macfarland
Alex
Macfarland
Cox
Frances Willard Honored at McKinley Manual Training School
A picture of Frances E. Willard was presented yesterday at the McKinley Manual Training School by the Anna Gordon Young Woman's Christ Temperance Union. A musical program followed in the assembly hall with Elizabeth Gordon and Dr. George E. Myers among speakers. Mildred Clark and Margerit Easterling unveiled the picture as Rev. John H. Deis offered the benediction.
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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 F W Clements Appointed
F W Clements named first assistant attorney in the Interior Department. Born in Washington DC he graduated from National Law University and was admitted to the District courts and the U S Supreme Court. He has long worked in Interior Department legal matters especially at the General Land Office.
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F. W. Clements
Interior Department
District of Columbia
Clements
National Law University
District
United States Supreme Court
General Land Office
Lord Sues Lilley for 40000 Damages Over Slander
Frank B. Lord, a newspaper correspondent, sues Representative George L. Lilley of Connecticut in the District Supreme Court for 40000 on two counts of alleged slander and malicious wiretapping. Lord alleges Lilley claimed he worked for the Electric Boat Company, costing him his job with a New York paper. Rabbi Simon to Speak at Eighth Street Temple Friday night. The public is invited.
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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
Bankrupt David Moore Faces Creditors in District Supreme Court
Real estate broker David Moore filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the District Supreme Court. The schedule lists debts of about 79,614 dollars and assets around 76,475 dollars. Principal creditors include Farmers and Mechanics Bank and Washington Loan and Trust Company, with secured notes and stock collateral. The petition notes life insurance for Moore and a creditors meeting within two weeks to name a trustee.
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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
Will of Mrs Wroe Leaves Estate to Relatives
Margaret Virginia Wroe died February 2 at 810 Thirteenth Street NW. Her October 26 1907 will names nephew Samuel F Stiles and niece M Van Laden Comiskey as major beneficiaries with most residuary left to them. Executor Raleigh Sherman directs legacies to Dr Starr Parsons and others. estate chiefly divided three fourths to Stiles and one fourth to Comiskey.
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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 aids Georgetown Hospital
Dr Conde B Pallen will deliver a lecture on the Man of Destiny at Gaston Hall on Saturday March 14 at 8 pm. The event supports Georgetown University Hospital with proceeds aiding the sisters caring for sick and elderly patients, free or paid, in a compassionate program.
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Dr. Pallen
Man of Destiny
Gaston Hall
Conde B. Pallen
Georgetown University Hospital
Willow
Inglitation
Kind Sisters
Board of Managers
Ite Offorta
Haberdasher Makes Assignment In Washington
Itah Loeb, a mens furnishings dealer at 12L Pennsylvania Avenue NW, assigned for the benefit of creditors. Samuel Talbert filed in District Supreme Court detailing debts of 12,147 and assets of 745.56. Assets include stock valued at 290, fixtures, and accounts. Separate items reference various local ads and notices, including Corcoran Gallery exhibition and Washington artists exhibit details. The item mentions shopping goods and local business addresses such as C A Muddiman & Co and Arhneton Bottling Company, with references to beverage brands and grocery products.
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Haberdasher
Itah Loeb
Pennsylvania Avenue
Samuel Talbert
District Supreme Court
Dishts
Useful Hints to House Keepers Jap a lac polish revives woodwork
Household readers are advised that a coat of Jap a lac on old or new linoleum and oilcloth extends life by preserving varnish. Doors and screens gain new life with spring coats in colors matching old finishes. Porches, furniture, and fixtures benefit from glossy colors such as Brilliant Black, Mahogany, or Green. Old autos and wagons look refreshed with multiple color options. price is nominal and easy for beginners.
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Sas
F Street
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