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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
8
Health officer Dr Woodward challenges Census Office figures showing higher district mortality than other states. He urges careful analysis of death rates by disease, sex, race, and area to guide preventive action, noting whites slight decline while colored rates rise and more deaths from rail accidents occur.
Health Officer Woodward reports 149 deaths in the week and increases in diphtheria and scarlet fever. Diphtheria adds new cases for a total 2% in quarantine. scarlet fever 8 new cases and 6 discharged, 34 in quarantine. Typhoid drops to 55 from 57. births total 118, with 9 white and 42 colored. Overall mortality up vs prior week and last year.
Ralph Elsie alias Robert Lee and Edgar Smith, colored, were arraigned in Police Court for attempted burglary at Mrs. Hollis Phillips home on 1818 Fifteenth Street NW. They were sentenced to six months' imprisonment after the Tuesday night attempt. Mrs. Phillips spotted Elsie sealing a woodshed and later mills bombed the scene, leading to Smith's arrest.
The Graduate Nurses Association of the District submitted names for a board to conduct annual examinations for registered nurses. The list includes Lily Koosly Elizabeth M Howitt Katherine Douglass Bertha Orlo Smith Helen Gardner Myra Drake Margaret J Thompson Balls Melhorn Alice E McWhorter and Gerahd Fleetwood. The board must be appointed within thirty days and meet within ten days after formation. Nurses with five years of practice or graduation in the five years before the act are exempt.
Building Inspector Ashford outlines plans for a chemical engine house at Langdon and a truck company house in the southwest, plus completion and repair of nine schools. Provisions include eight and sixteen room schools, site purchases, additions, and furnishings with totals up to 125000 dollars, but funds become available July.
A young man sent home to St Louis after a month of aid by Associated Charities illustrates the group’s self support methods. He had been in an insane asylum after Army service, facing unemployment pressures. Secretary Charles F. Weller notes the drive to sustain the charity work as funds are sought, with several local donors listed by name and amount for food fuel and clothing for distressed families.
William Mahar a sewer watchman at New Jersey avenue southeast heard cries from the river near Second street. He and several passersby pulled Thomas B. Ray of 801 Vernon place northwest from icy water with a rope and brought him ashore. Ray was taken to Providence Hospital after missing his footing on the wharf end.
The Agriculture Department plans a new building to house about forty percent of its staff and hopes for possible congressional funds for an addition. If progress remains steady, the structure could be finished by year end, with the expansion easing running costs and operations. A delegation including Henry Baker and Reverends Ferguson and Eling presented a resolution on divorce laws to Commissioner Macfarland. Detectives Pratt and Howlett returned from Baltimore with Frank Harris, accused of stealing $1635 from the Wallace lunch room. Harris, employed as night manager, was trusted by the owner. The Washington Post book catalogue advertises Educational Contest titles at 15 cents.
Police recovered 810 worth of Boulter jewelry from a casket in Elizabeth New Jersey where the pieces had been stored after a November 1905 burglary. The haul, plus other valuables valued at 2100, is believed to be loot from New York and New Jersey towns. Detective Ser get Weedon aided Elizabeth and inspector Boardman secured the jewels with notarized access to a safety deposit vault.
At a Veterinary Association of the District meeting held Wednesday night at Dr. D. E. Buckingham’s office, Dr. John Lockwood spoke on Accidental Tenotmy and Dr. J. Washburn presented Rabies research. The group considered water supply testing for cows on dairy farms and post mortem lesion methods to detect the germ in the brain, enabling diagnosis in about two hours.
Commissioner Biddle completes plans for resurfacing Pennsylvania avenue between Sixth and Fifteenth streets, NW. Work likely starts before April 1, entailing grade change of about one foot, new curbstones, and side walks along part of the street. About $100,000 of the appropriation remains unexpended. $200,000 becomes available on July 1 for street repairs.
The Alaska Packers Association plans to market Argo Red Salmon as a premier choice, touting its firm red flesh and rich flavor. They employ 7,500 workers and operate a fleet of over sixty vessels, selling at lower prices than prior high quality salmon. Local listings promote related goods and services from Brooks Co and Voigt’s shop, including plumbing, fixtures, and Lent Catholic goods.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a sale notice with unclear names and details. Readable items indicate transaction action by an organization or person, but specific entities and dates are not recoverable from the fragment.
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