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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
31
Report on estimates urges fire protection upgrades and a municipal architect to oversee all public building work. Board seeks $700,000 for fire escapes and improvements. Commissioners approve and push Congress to fund the plan while keeping control within municipal government.
Real estate firm Ross and Phelps reports sale of the Algernon Mc Chesney residence at 1108 Fifth Street Northwest to Nathan Horn. The modern three story brick with brownstone trim sold for about $3,000, with Horn occupying it as his home. The firm notes recent sales of upper class downtown properties.
Preston B Wright sues for absolute divorce from Sarah T Wright in District Supreme Court. He seeks custody of two children and alleges desertion in December 1907 by his wife to corespondent John M McColintock. Local notices mention railroad crossing bill and water conduit for Potomac plant, plus various ads and goods.
Engineer Commissioner Morrow said Representative Mudd's badge bridge project from the city to Giesboro Point would likely fail this session due to a $500,000 to $600,000 cost. He proposed House bill 34 to build a road along the south bank of the Anacostia River from Anacostia Bridge to the steel plant, as recommended by the Commissioners to ease access to the plant area.
Police scramble to locate Mr Emery's nameless black cat after an order from precincts to nab any curfew-violating felines. Officers fear bad luck if the cat is missing but hope the animal returns, echoing a songful tale of a noble kitty.
A Virginia charity drive receipts numerous donors from Lynchburg to Washington, with Mason of Lynchburg sending a personal donation after reading appeal notices. The joint finance committee lists gifts from First Church of Christ Scientist, Washington Hebrew Congregation Schools, and many individuals including Mr and Mrs Mason, Mr and Mrs Ebba, and Albert Fox, totaling several dozens of dollars to support Associated Charities and tuberculosis prevention efforts.
William Kenyon aged 59 of 166 Thirteenth Street Southeast collapsed and died today while in front of a counter at a downtown department store. Coroner Nevitt cited heart disease. Funeral arrangements pending. Readers can leave notices at local drug stores or Post branch offices for publication.
Grand Jury returns indictments charging Dr Edward Leon Thompson for illegal operation leading to Lillian Pettitt’s death. Charles Thomas, colored, faces first degree murder in death of William Kirby. Other indictments include forgery embezzlement larceny assault and related charges against multiple defendants.
Italian convict Joseph Paolucci faces execution Monday after a death warrant was signed by Justice Barnard. Clemency attempts are underway though District Attorney Baker reportedly opposes. Paolucci, under 80 pounds due to consumption, was convicted for the September 13, 1906 shooting of Elizabeth Dodee.
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