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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
8
New York figures show price reductions not yet affecting local markets. Dealers say there are no hard times, with Washington sending lower values, yet demand remains weak for meat and dairy. Milk stays about 9 cents a bottle, butter and eggs costs show little improvement.
Washington housewives face steady meat costs as New York prices resist cuts. Milk lingers at 9 cents a quart here as sirloin and porterhouse ranges stay near precut levels. Local dealers insist hard times have not yet lowered prices, with eggs at 35 cents a dozen and cheese steady at 25 cents per pound.
Justice Gould ordered Michael J. Burns to show cause why he should not comply with a maintenance plea by Mrs. Anniy UC Burns. She alleges post marriage abuse, drinking and neglect. Burns, a former Quartermaster clerk, owns $50,000 in property and can support her. The couple married September 1, 19v8. 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 remanded to jail. Miss Woors testified that February 17 at a Seventh Street department store a tug at her pocketbook was observed as Williams ran from the counter. Five other similar charges had been filed against the prisoner.
Thomas G Hayes former American National Bank clerk faces a preliminary hearing at 12 o clock Saturday before US Commissioner Anson Taylor on charges of embezzling about 35000 and altering entries The hearing was set for yesterday but postponed after talks between Hayes lawyer H Winship Wheatley and assistant district attorney Jesse C Adkins District Assembly Names Officers at National Rifles Armory elected officers include President H C White Vice President A A Lindy Secretary Elmore M Phelps Treasurer John W Campbell and plans for a dance on April 4 at the Armory were announced
Mrs Helen Y Shepperd widow of F 2 Shepperd who died recently at her home 9014 Q street northwest left a will dated August 28 1904 designating Florence S Hoyt a niece and Randolph Clay Murphey a nephew as principal beneficiaries of her estate. Articles of Jewelry and other personal property are distributed among relatives.
Fifteen building lots on the north side of Oregon avenue between New Hampshire and eighteenth street NW were sold through A. F. Fox Company to John F. Lynch who will construct fifteen modern two story houses. The design is semicolonial with ten bay-windowed open porches and three window parlor porches with large columns. Lots measure eighteen by ninety five feet.
Deaths among colored residents of the District surged in the week ending March 7, totaling 72 of 100 deaths. Whites accounted for 28 of the deaths, with a colored death rate of 38.9 per 1000 versus 17.4 for whites. Births numbered 143, of which 105 were white.
Protests against paying 31,300,00 government contribution to the railroad terminal work prompt a public hearing. Commissioners weigh certificate issuance under Railway Terminal Act amid opposition from East and South Washington Citizens' Associations and other groups.
Commissioner Macfarland and attorney P 3 Ryan reviewed charges against the district engineer supervisor. The Central Labor Union inquiry will require specific affidavits, with witnesses to be examined. Carriage and Wagon Workers Union head H Brinkman said affidavits and testimony will not be released beforehand to avoid shaping evidence.
A smallpox case at the District building yesterday morning caused panic. Madison Mays, a colored barber who sought aid from the Associated Charities, was detained in a basement room until an ambulance arrived. The incident prompted fumigation and precautionary notices for employees and visitors.
Captain Henry L Johnson, longtime head of the free delivery department, is moved back to supervise the money order division. Howard Beall becomes assistant superintendent. C P McCurdy drops to senior clerk as the department reshuffle aims for smoother service amid clerk protests and anonymous complaints. Postmaster Barnes praises Johnson’s prior work and expresses confidence in his continued public service.
Dr William M Starr who died at 100 left a small estate awaiting litigation between sister Hannah Hut and brother Henry Morningstar nonresidents of the district. A February 12 1918 paper will named Mrs Hull sole beneficiary and was tied for probate. Morningstar claims fraud undue influence and lack of testamentary mind at execution and alleges coercion.
Rafaele Tavarezzo, a nineteen year old Trajan girl, disappeared from her home in Schottset weeks ago. She walked into police HQ and told Capt. Boardman she fled an oppressive home environment and is of age. She alleged Ale has been lying with a friend, Mr Whalley, at Riverdale Maryland and plans to live there. She described long workdays and return- home duties.
District officials report the delinquent tax sale commenced yesterday at the District building and will continue until all properties in arrears are disposed of. More than 100 pieces of property had been sold at press time.
A vintage home article describes Jap-a-lac as a versatile coating for doors, screens, porch furniture, wicker, pipes, radiators, fences, picture frames, fixtures, and even old automobiles. It advises matching color to the old finish, lists suggested colors, and notes the product can refresh many surfaces with nominal cost and simple use.
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