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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
48
Dr G Lloyd Magruder of Stoneleigh Court urges closer scrutiny of water used by dairy farms supplying Washington. He argues that if city wells are shut, farm wells and water sources must be investigated for contamination to curb typhoid cases.
Admiral George W. Baird, president of the board of education, urged Commissioners to lay the cornerstone of the new Anacostia school on Adams street with Masonic rites. He expects occupancy by January 1, 1908. Improvements to playgrounds at Gage, Ross, Blow, Cardozo, Stanton, and Magruder schools will start soon. sidewalks, leveled grounds, and gardens planned. A $1,500 special appropriation for public school garden maintenance becomes available in July.
Building damage in Lovejoy Henry and McCormick schools blamed on mischievous pupils. Lead pipes cut at Business High, Lovejoy windows broken, Henry flooded, fencing damaged. Inspector Ashford seeks police help to curb acts and recover repair costs from parents. annual damage estimated around two hundred dollars.
Preliminary arrangements were made for the International Association of Fire Engineers annual convention in Washington city. October 9 will showcase apparatus. meetings cover fire safety, fireboat protection, and prevention topics with leaders from multiple cities and fire departments speaking.
Commissioner Macfarland sustained the police trial board findings that Policeman W. T. Hollidge of the Tenth precinct should be dismissed for failing to support his wife and three children. Hollidge had a prior history of disciplinary actions with thirteen prior trials and nine guilty findings since his 1899 appointment.
The weekly health report shows higher diphtheria and scarlet fever cases while typhoid remains steady. Diphtheria 12 new, all discharged. scarlet fever up five with three discharged. typhoid seven with one discharged. Deaths total 19, a rise of ten from last week, with major shares from heart disease, pneumonia, and consumption. four accident deaths and one homicide.
Central Labor Union members vow strong resistance to Capt. Mathews and Lieut. Mulhall promotions by Police Superintendent Sylvester. J. H. Riggles informed Commissioner Macfarland that organized labor, especially the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, would resent the moves amid charges of interference surrounding Engineer Hugh Murphy’s death. Commissioner indicated promotions were based on records, with hearings possible after a trial board verdict, and noted possible review by President Roosevelt.
Officials report water use far above the proper daily average with 62 710 000 gallons registered last Tuesday and total pumped at 24 256 721 gallons. During the year 151 875 inspections found leaks in 18 049 premises, about one in five houses wasting water. The report includes monthly consumption figures for 1905 and 1906 and notes increased inspector force.
Osborn H. Oldroyd will lecture on Afoot Through Ireland England and Scotland at 7 30 pm tomorrow at the First Congregational Church raising funds for the Ladies Aid Society. The talk features 125 stereopticon views.
Numerous for sale signs advertise commercial properties along New York avenue, Fourteenth and Eleventh streets with prices from 10 to 40 dollars per foot, corner stores, multi story buildings, and income properties. Properties include 4thteenth street corners, east and west of Ninth street, and frontages 20x140 to 22x90, with rents ranging from 105 to 200 dollars monthly and expected profit from 5,000 dollars.
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