Alexandria Opposes Washington Sewer Outlet Near Naval Yard
Alexandria officials led by Representative Rixey argued before District Commissioners that routing Washington sewage five miles downstream would threaten health and Alexandria’s docks. They urged delays, tests, and possible plan changes to avoid harming Alexandria while stressing the two cities’ cordial ties.
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Rixey
Washington
Virginia City
Alexandria
City of
F J. Paff
Alexandra
Naval Magazine
Congress
Macfarland
Ali
Col Biddle
Paff
Boothe
Board of Engineers
Coast Survey
Alexandrianus
Navy Yard
Health Officer Answers Water Boiling Question
Health Officer Woodward advises against drinking unboiled Potomac River water in the District. He notes no recent typhoid cases link to the milk supply, but keeps boiled water as a precaution. Thomas W. Gilmer asks if stopping boiled water use is dangerous, and about milk-related typhoid risks.
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Potomac
Thomas W. Gilmer
Treasury’ Department
Gilmer
Woodward
Sulu
Potomac River
Health Department
Business Men Protest Junk Shop Nuisance in Northwest Square
A delegation of business men urged the Commissioners to close George A Griswold’s junk shop at 504 506 Slate alley within the square bounded by E and F, Twelfth and Thirteenth streets northwest after a Tuesday morning blaze. They argued accumulation of inflammables endangers property and health, seeking court action if needed to abate the nuisance.
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George A Gris
Macfarland
Gude
Nicholson
Belt
Corporation
Duvall
Griswould
West
McComb Returns as Sewer Superintendent After France Trip
Mr David McComb resumes duties as city sewer superintendent after a five week tour in France. He visited Nice and witnessed the carnival with elaborate decorations and a 150 foot crocodile float. He said six French battle-ships formed a backdrop as bands played in the streets during the stormy voyage home aboard the Kronprinzessin.
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McComb
David McComb
France
Nice
Washington
New York
Conference invites bankers on proposed District supervision bill
Commissioner Macfarland invites presidents of uncharted area banks to a 3 30 pm Monday conference at his office to discuss proposed District bank supervision legislation. Invitations target Home Savings Potomac Savings Washington Savings People s Union Savings with others possibly attending later with private bankers and loan associations. A separate note proposes converting the Twelfth and B streets District stable into a farmers market with sale April 1 and removal by May 1. Baxative Bromo Quinine Tablets advertise a cold cure with guaranteed refund if ineffective.
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Macfarland
Lst
Home Savings
Potomac Savings
Washington Savings
People’s
Union Savings Banks
Hasketl
E. W Grove
Notary Shreve Reappointed In DC District
The President reappointed Charles S Shreve as a notary public for the District of Columbia. The notice notes he is among the oldest notaries in the district, followed by a garbled collage of product ads and mundane items unrelated to the appointment.
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Shreve
Charles S Shreve
District of Columbia
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