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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
37
Dr. G L Magruder argues Washington dairy milk may be tainted by farm water. He urges the city to inspect shallow city wells and external farm sources for contamination to curb typhoid cases.
Admiral George W. Baird urged the Commissioners to lay the cornerstone on Adams Street near Harrison and Jackson with Masonic rites. The building aims to be ready by January 1, 1908. Playground improvements at Gage, Ross, Blow, Cardozo, Stanton, and Magruder begin soon with new sidewalks, leveled grounds, and gardens. A $1,500 public school and institution flower garden maintenance appropriation becomes available July 1.
Building inspector Ashford reports widespread damage in public schools from pupil pranks. Lovejoy windows broken, Business High pipes cut, Henry flooded after water was left running, McCormick fence torn. Estimates show repairs between 200 and 300 dollars, with parents pursued for reimbursement. police steps planned.
International Association of Fire Engineers board met in Washington to plan the annual convention set for October with October 9 set for an apparatus exhibit. Chiefs Kellogg Tyson Magee Horton Haney Belt and McFall attended with Fire Engineer editor Sheppard. Delegates previewed talks on shingle toofas conflagration hazards and fire protection for private corporations among other topics.
Commissioner Macfarland sustained the police trial board finding Policeman W T Hollidge of the Tenth precinct guilty of failing to support his wife and three children. Hollidge faced a suspended Juvenile Court sentence and a history of thirteen prior trials with nine guilty verdicts since his 1899 appointment. Hayden Johnson testified a client had paid $60 monthly toward family support, while Mrs Hollidge urged retention.
The week’s health report records higher deaths and increased diphtheria and scarlet fever cases. Diphtheria added twelve new cases, scarlet fever up five, typhoid seven. total quarantined and under treatment rise. Deaths reach nineteen, with heart disease and pneumonia leading, plus two suicides and four accident deaths. a homicide death is noted.
Central Labor Union members challenge Captain Mathews and Lieutenant Mulhall promotions by Police Superintendent Sylvester. J H Riggles informed Commissioner Macfarland that organized labor, especially the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, would resent the promotions amid charges of interference in Hugh Murphy’s death. Macfarland said promotions followed records, with hearings after the trial board verdict, and possible review by President Roosevelt as honorary BLE member.
Officials reveal district water use far exceeds the expected level with daily consumption around 34 876 60 gallons, yet last Tuesday spiked to 62 710 000 gallons. Inspectors count 151 875 checks last year found leaks in 18 049 premises, indicating one in five homes waste water.
Osborn H. Oldroyd will lecture on Afoot Through Ireland England and Scotland at 7 30 pm tomorrow at the First Congregational Church to benefit the Ladies Aid Society. The event features 125 stereopticon views.
A Washington area real estate listing offers multiple FOR SALE notices. Properties along New York Ave Thirteenth to Fourteenth Streets include 108 feet front on New York Ave between Thirteenth and Fourteenth at $12 per sq ft with $50,000 improvements, a corner on Fourteenth St, and a three story income building on Fourteenth stretching toward G Street. Prices range from 12 500 to 580 000 with rents noted from 105 to 150 a month. Many parcels front Eleventh to Fourteenth Streets, including a 20x140 lot with a 3 story store and a $16 000 price tag.
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