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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
27
A letter from Washington complains a proposed anti-betting bill by district commissioners would curb card games and bridge parties. The writer details a spouse’s nightly bridge habit, fines the prizes, and urges inserting a clause to control the gambling. He requests action to limit the involvement of prize games and restore domestic peace.
Washington merchants report higher prices despite Bradstreet optimism that costs are down. Textiles have fallen little, while beef and pork show mixed gains. Eggs, butter, and vegetables edge higher as many shoppers face reduced purchasing power amid unemployment and bank credit tightening.
Rev Dr A Sumen appealed at Washington Hebrew Congregation for donations to the Jewish Consumptives Hospital in Denver. S J Shalett will solicit subscriptions with a Simon Wolf introduction. Ohay Sholom president Bergazm supported the appeal and will assist. La Place collection of French and English furniture bronzes old china and glass comes to Washington as art sale items. Exhibition at Sloan 8 Galleries today and tomorrow with sale Wednesday Friday.
The text criticizes European demand for American food oils and imports like butter and cheese, calling pure food laws ridiculous. It notes betting legislation for races at Benning, the timing of House committee actions on bills by Campbell and the public utilities commission measure, and anticipated delays before final Senate action.
Maj Richard Sylvester announces Private L A O Dea to fill the vacant headquar ters post after the death of Thomas P Hartigan O'Dea will become detective sergeant with today’s rank. O'Dea, once detained at headquarters years ago, has moved from Ninth precinct to Baltimore and Ohio station then Union Station, where he remains. Edward Mudd, bicycle policeman of the Biath precinct for fifteen years, is to be appointed to the vacancy at Union Station.
Early morning robberies targeted M Kinslow oxster dealer at 19% M sleet wardmest and Fugene Nichols drug store on Penisvhans avenue. Cash registers yielded $245 and $10 respectively with attempts to open a safe. Detectives Barbee and Vermilion noted cellar-door entries, suggesting the same perpetrators for both incidents.
Five hundred pupils at Washington schools practiced fire drills Friday afternoon with perfect order. Teachers formed lines, evacuated in under two minutes, and ensured rapid, silent descent. Janitors keep doors unlocked during hours to ease exit, with newer buildings using shorter stair flights for safety.
Nearly new apartment house on a fashionable city street with nine units all leased and 15 percent net on equity. Trust of 60000 at 5 percent offered. exchange for small houses or clear ground. Also a superb 15-apartment building near departments and business, no vacancies in two years, trust 37000 at 5 percent, exchange sought for small properties. Asking price 55000.
The Georgetown Law School senior class voted to publish a class book modeled after the Hodge Podge. A board of editors was chosen with McM. Doyle as editor in chief and Er vin R Effer Thomas Lynch Harry McKenna and Richard Norris as associates. James Aflaison was elected business manager and William J Phelan as assistant.
Useful hints to house keepers describe Japalac finishes for linoleum doors screens porch furniture wicker water pipes and metal frames. It promotes color matching old finishes and lists recommended shades and applications to refresh furnishings and fixtures while adding protection and a revived look.
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