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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1905
Page
27
The note states that these brief sermons on clothing have been incorporated into a compact booklet and are available upon application. It emphasizes the publication as a presentable item and invites interested readers to request a copy. The tone is promotional and informative.
Col Biddle recommended narrowing G and Seventh streets to 30 feet and Eighth Street to 39 feet to balance economy and traffic. He argues regular widths improve city appearance, while defending a smaller yet adequate plan amid protests and limited funds.
Letters from Swartzell Rheem and Hensey urge caution on the triennial assessment. They argue tax hikes from higher valuations may slow private building and steer capital away, noting the board of equalization handles adjustments and fairness.
The Elsmere Hotel proprietor Mrs Clara W Rines seeks to rescind a fire escape order with Senator Gallinger backing her stance. Commissioners refuse to rescind the order, maintaining the safety directive despite the opposition.
Senator Gallinger questions labeling Elemere as a hotel and argues fire escapes may not be required. Inspector of buildings and Engineer Commissioner Backed by Ashford and Bidde say escapes needed. No exception for schools as Potomac water sprinkling is restricted.
Acting Corporation Counsel Thomas issues opinions to Health Officer Woodward clarifying diphtheria and scarlet fever duties. Questions cover physician awareness on positive cultures, timely reporting by mail, cooperative placarding, and removal of placards when contagion ends. Also notes on certificates of recovery and school attendance restrictions.
A small fire started by upsetting a gasoline stove in Joseph Witt's home at 3112 Fourteenth Street Northwest. Firemen from No. 11 extinguished the flames. The bulletin also lists assorted grocery and advertisement items and local notices within the same column.
Acting Corporation Counsel Edward H Thomas advises commissioners that a married woman ought not to be accepted as a surety on a bond for a business in which she is not engaged. He cites section 1155 limiting married women from contracting as surety or guarantor, regardless of property ownership. The opinion affects bonds like those of Myron A Tappan and William P Bowie, with Catherine A Tappan proposed as a surety. Washington's Favorite Newspaper.
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