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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1907
Page
11
In a report to the commissioners, Street-cleaning chief Twohey says city pavements near car tracks are badly worn and full of holes. Dust blows into the heart of the city, wind scatters dirt, and cleaning limits force contractors to be paid only for work actually performed.
Mann extends invitation to Commissioner Macfarland to visit 220 A street southeast seek rest and quiet after a complaint about boys skating on the sidewalk. Police found no law violation but Captain Mathews may try moral suasion to calm the youths.
Washington police asked to arrest Willam F. Walker treasurer of the New Britain Savings Bank who fled New York on February 10. Indicted March 12 for embezzlement forgery and uttering forged documents. Rewards total 6000 for his capture or identity. Details include appearance, last seen clothing, and possible escape routes or aliases.
Washington Heights will get a combined engine and truck house on Lanier Place with about a month to start after a $2,000 appropriation. The building department is considering Washington Heights plans and bids for the Benning engine house estimated at $15,000 will be advertised soon with work to start in three weeks.
Engineer of Highways Hunt informed Commissioners of grading completion on Delaware avenue northeast from C to D streets. Permits granted for eleven utility poles on Carroll avenue. Cement sidewalks on R J M streets and Florida avenue northeast to be laid under railroad terminal. work starts today costing about 5000 dollars. A Columbia Heights protest on Fourteenth Street line to stop southbound cars was referred to police. Fire escape dispute at Linthicum Institute O street northwest questioned. one escape urged as sufficient. Requests for reports on temporary roadways to Union Station to be completed before May 1. Hunt says two weeks to finish.
The Associated Charities appeal opened March 13 to raise 3000 for work through November 1. Contributions have grown, with two new $100 gifts from Truman H. Newberry and Mrs Newberry. Total received $1,102. balance $1,898 to raise.
High rollers on the White House grounds will miss the Marina Band this Faster Monday. It will play on the new steel pier at Atlantic City that day. The Engineer Band will furnish the afternoon music on the lawn south of the White House. Ident, Santelmann and the Marine Hand will be absent for five weeks as the band tours the East before summer concerts.
Alfred G. Mastus, husband of Rosa E. Mastus, released after coroner Nevitt ruled the death probably occurred while the woman was not responsible. Death certified as resulting from a personal safety related wound. Arrangements made with an undertaker. burial planned likely at Egg Harbor, New Jersey.
Mrs Adelaide H. Woodall widow of Col French B. Woodall who commanded the Sixteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War died at her home in East Falls Church Virginia last Monday. She leaves one daughter Mrs Charles Burden Funeral services will be held at her residence East Falls Church this morning at 11 30 Interment will be at Arlington cemetery
A collage of city bulletins and vendor notices tout Velvety ice cream by druggists, seafood from catchers at Lynn raven and Cherrystone oysters, bread from a pure bakery, Red Dragon Seltzer, Easter wine specials, blooming plants, religious and prayer books, bridal gifts, electrolet designs, kitchen gear, and contests with back numbers available.
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