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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
39
Figures show normal conditions with dealers saying there are no hard times in Washington. Values are down as the lack of demand for meat weighs on markets. Milk remains at 9 cents a pint, butter and eggs costs eased slightly.
Anxious Washington housewives find New York dealers cutting meat prices, yet local markets show no relief. Milk remains 9 cents, sirloin 2 cents per pound, porterhouse 25 to 26 cents, rib roast 18 to 20 cents, lamb 15 to 18 cents, poultry 18 to 22 cents, eggs 35 cents a dozen, cheese 25 cents a pound, with no clear sign of nationwide reduction. Washington dealers say local prices mirror New York after seasonal shifts.
Michael J. Burns a former clerk in the Quartermaster General's Office was ordered to show cause why he should not comply with a maintenance plea filed by wife Annie Burns. She accuses him after marriage of drinking and mistreating her, notes his property valued at $50,000 and his ability to support her. The couple married September 1, 1908, and Mrs. Burns previously worked at the Government Printing Office.
Annie Williams alias Henson pony colored was held to the grand jury in 32.00 hours yesterday by Judge Kimball on a robbery charge. Sue was remanded to jail. Miss Woods testified that Feb 17 at a Seventh Street department store she felt a tug at her pocketbook and saw Williams hurrying away. The court announced five additional similar charges against the prisoner.
Thomas G. Hayes ex clerk at American National Bank faces a preliminary hearing at noon Saturday before United States Commissioner Anson Taylor on alleged embezzlement of about 3500 and entry manipulation. Proceedings were postponed at lawyer H Winship Wheatley and assistant D A Jesse C Adkins’s request. District Assembly Names Officers at National Rifles Armory elected H C White president and others. next dance planned for April 4 at the Armory.
Mrs Helen Y Shepperd widow of F D Shepperd who died recently at her home 9014 Q street northwest left a will dated August 28 1904 naming Florence S Hoyt a niece and Randolph Clay Murphey a nephew as principal beneficiaries of her estate Personal property including articles of jewelry is distributed among relatives.
Real estate activity reports sale of fifteen north Oregon avenue lots to John F. Lynch for twelve two story semicolonial houses with bay windows porches and triple windows. nearby sales include two high price townhouses at 16 and 18 G Street Northeast for 9 000 and ten other houses sold for 46 000 to local residents. Additional transfers include a two story apartment at 1745 T Street Northwest and six three story brick dwellings planned by James Bell on Ontario avenue. 62 Q Street Northwest nine room house sold to Benjamin F Seaton for 4750.
Health Officer notes 42 percent of district deaths were among colored residents though they are under 3 percent of the population. Total deaths 100. whites 78, colored 72. White death rate 17.4 per 1,000. colored 38.9. Births 143, of which 105 were white.
Protests against the 31 300 000 government contribution to Pennsylvania Railroad terminal work prompt a public hearing scheduled for Saturday at 10 am. East and South Washington Citizens associations join others in voicing opposition while engineers discuss issuing the certificate. Commissioners see conflicting views on whether a hearing is needed before a decision.
Commissioner Macfarland and P. J. Ryan reviewed charges filed with the Central Labor Union alleging irregularities in the Thatrict engineer department. Investigators will hear affidavits and witnesses. no advance testimony will be released to avoid tainting evidence, says Carriage and Wagon Workers' Union leader H. Brinkman, challenging full public disclosure.
A smallpox case involving Madison Mays a colored barber seeking charity aid caused a brief panic at the District building yesterday morning. An attendant moved him to a basement room where he was detained until an ambulance arrived. The incident led to fumigation of the building and heightened alerts for employees and visitors.
Captain Henry L. Johnson, longtime delivery department head, is transferred back to supervise the Money Order Division by Postmaster Barnes. Howard Beall becomes assistant superintendent of the Money Order Division, while C. P. McCurdy drops to senior clerk. Johnson’s successor as delivery superintendent will be announced in days. Anonymous letters accused Johnson of inefficiency but Barnes praised his record and said the move aims to restore harmony and public service.
Dr William M Starr aged about 100 died recently and left a small estate not to be distributed until litigation ends between Hannah Hut a sister and Henry Morningstar a nonresident brother. The February 12 1918 will named Hull as sole beneficiary and was tied for probate after Morningstar alleged fraud undue influence and lack of mental capacity at execution.
Rafaele Tavarezzo a nineteen year old Trajan girl disappeared from her home in Schottset weeks ago. She walked into police headquarters yesterday and told Capt. Boardman she sought persecution, plans not to return home, and that her home life was poor. She said since disappearance Ale has been lying with a friend Mr Whalley at Riverdale Maryland and intends to make her home there. She worked twelve hours daily and two or three hours each night when at home.
District building hosts the start of a delinquent tax sale with proceedings continuing until all arrears properties are disposed of. Over a dozen parcels have been sold so far as observers note the auction pace and official notices.
Household tips promote Jap a lac for coatings on doors screens and furniture. Beaten fronts revived with a coat of Jap a lac in matching or chosen colors. Wicker and metal items gain life with specific shades. Old cars and implements look refreshed with black red green or empire blue. The product is inexpensive and simple enough for beginners.
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