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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1907
Page
41
Health officials publish strict rules to curb scarlet fever diphtheria and epidemic meningitis spread. Only adult immediate family members and up to two other adults may attend funerals or gatherings, with written authorization from the health officer. Carrying bodies into public places is prohibited unless authorized. Violations risk fines up to 190 dollars or imprisonment.
Commissioners announced personnel shifts including H McAuley as architectural draftsman at 2.50 daily and J T Nagmann named machinist at 1200 yearly replacing Steele. Promotions, resignations, and new appointments cover water department inspectors, laborers, and a keeper in the Washington Asylum workhouse.
The Wirefighter will be sent to Baltimore today for bow reinforcement and brawler sheathing to become a formidable icebreaker. Fire Chief Bett orders it from Seventh Street berth this afternoon commanded by Capt Timothy J. Brown with engineers E W Reed and R A Harrison and pilots J B Raleigh and W H Kullman. It will go to Skinner Shipbuilding for twenty one days of work at a cost of 3900 dollars.
A note urges visitors to take side trips to historic sites in the Old Dominion via the Norfolk and Washington Line. Vessels depart daily for Norfolk and Point Comfort, offering convenient access to notable places. All contest entries must be in by 6 p.m. Monday, April 2.
A letter from A J White in Washington praises The Post editorial "A Soldier of 1861-1965" and urges Comrade Joseph Benson Foraker to seek and win the Republican nomination for President in 1908. White argues the "old soldier" vote, amplified by their descendants, could sway party managers.
Conference aims to convene physicians chemists and officials to craft a policy for an absolutely pure milk supply for residents of Washington. Commissioners expect the talks will yield information to draft a bill revolutionizing the current milk system and improving supply with many prominent participants named from medical, scientific, agricultural and civic groups.
Willam R. McCloskey, in District Supreme Court, seeks $618.70 from Mrs. Mary Schaefer as one-half of $1,027.60 in trustees’ commissions on a patch sale. McCloskey says he learned of the fee Oct 15, 1905, and that he and John W. Schaefer were joint trustees who often refused commissions when acting for the National Permanent Building Association.
Funeral services for James Leonard president of the Retail Liquor Dealers Association of the District of Columbia will be held Sunday at 4 PM from the Anacostia family residence. Burial will be in Congressional Cemetery. Leonard was connected with the Uniontown Building and Loan Association Anacostia Citizens' Association Business Men's Association Grand Army and Masonic circles. Services will be conducted by the Masons. Edward Vincent Rice died Thursday night at 148 C street SE aged 53 a Catholic fraternal society man union printer and hotel proprietor native to the city. He once served as a riding page for the Senate and later worked at the Government Printing Office before running a hotel at 145 B street SE Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
The board of examiners in veterinary medicine, appointed by the commissioners, has organized and elected officers. President D. B. Buckingham, vice president John Lockwood, secretary and treasurer Hulbert Young. By laws will be adopted and submitted to the commissioners for approval within a few days.
Franklin Lodge No 2 Knights of Pythias hosted an Easter social in Pythian Temple last night with a program of selected songs by Nell M Neal V Miller Roe Fulkerson Dr Benjamin Madert and others. The events are held monthly and draw families and friends of Pythians.
An editor condemns police court judges for ignoring experienced testimony of horseowners and veterinarians while favoring Humane Society officers. He urges investigation and says small merchants face persecution, calling for public support and a membership appeal to B. Edwards, secretary, 717 Twelfth Street Northwest.
Philippine students in the United States gain recognition as Miguel Nicolao of the State Normal School at Normal Tennessee wins intrainstitutional honors and earns a right to compete in the coming interstate contest with teams from Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Kansas and Missouri. Also noted is a Cornell University Filipino sextet and a DeKalb Normal School football victory over the faculty, among 18 wards of the Philippine government studying in Midwestern institutions.
Mrs Florence A McComas aged forty five wife of H M McComas a druggist fired a bullet in the hallway of her home on M L street northwest. This was her second suicide attempt since January and she had suffered melancholia after typhoid. She died at Emergency Hospital after the wound in her chest proved fatal. The coroner attributed death to self inflicted injuries. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Superintendent Sylvester urged boys to fish during warm spring days. He noted many protests about ball games and skating, urging use of vacant lots with owner permission and to avoid profanity or disorderly conduct. Offenders may be held if property damage occurs.
Columbian College senior elocution contestants prepare for the Davis prize event at George Washington University on April 2. Awards include three gold medals funded by Isana Davis LL D of Massachusetts. Committee members are A T Ramgay J Sharp and S E Kramer. Contestants include Helth Heiskell Ridout Isabel Rhoda Capell Arthur Schoenfeld Robson Da 8 Brown and Mabel Lavinia Sentt. Musical selections will be performed by Harry Hamilton Campbell and James MacDermott Sheridan.
Delegates of Deanwood colored citizens led by James F Armstrong and others urged the Montgomery County commissioners to block closing Lincoln Douglas Burrville Fairmount and nearby schools if the new Deanwood school is built. Commissioner Biddle said such action is not planned. Site has been selected and construction may start next month.
The city officials approved a list of special policemen drawn from the Masonic fair committee to guard Convention Hall from April 15 to 27. Appointees include Drs. Welsh Bain Barker Barry Barton and many others, with names such as John Stoutenburgh and Oscar Wilkinson among the officers.
St Stephens Institute Dramatic Club presents The Polish Jew for the benefit of Division No. 7 Ancient Order of Hibernians at National Rifles Armory on Tuesday April 16. Cast includes J T Robinson Patrick Griffin Joseph F Sheehan Charles Morgan Milas M Cleary Miss Mary Delangy Miss Irene Milliter M E B Donahue William Alberger George W Hunt James Dercey Thomas Britt and William MeHines. After the performance there will be dancing with committee in charge led by Joseph Frank and Patrick Griffin.
The long piece blends diet calculations from an April issue with schedules and notices for Florida bound trains. It cites ration costs over a lifetime and compares bread meat fish rice and vegetables, then shifts to Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard schedules, cabin and dining car services, and agent contact info.
A nostalgic tribute to baseball fans boarding trolley cars to reach the park eager to see Casey hit a home run. The poem paints eager crowds, barroom scents, and the thrilling atmosphere inside the stadium as the crowd roars for the home team.
A Washington market dealer touts eating carrots as daily health medicine. He recalls an old customer who swears by fresh spring carrots, eating one or two raw with salt daily for a month, praising their vitality and noting the boyish vigor of the man.
Members of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society plan an Easter offering service at Foundry Church this Sunday at 3:00 PM. Mrs. F. M. Bristol and Mrs. J. F. Engle will speak, Miss Pierce will sing, with Mrs. N. M. Huston presiding. The gathering seeks to collect Easter offering envelopes distributed by the Easter offerings superintendent Mrs. H. R. Naylor.
Lights in Cathedral extinguished as part of an annual ante Haster custom honoring Free Mansantry and the Scottish Rite. Early 200 Mayans from eighteenth to thirty third degrees paid tribute, with speakers including Elmer B. Simpson, Francis Woodman, W. E. Angrows, Judge Ivory, G. Kimball, Terence Powderly, and Samuel Gompera.
A metropolitan physician credits a clear complexion with health and happiness and offers a digestion remedy. The six ounce bottle mixes Catand Ir Compound, Essence of Pepsin, and Syrup of Ginger to be taken after meals and at bedtime, plus simple well chewed foods to restore rosy cheeks and bright eyes.
Oak Hill Funeral services for Mrs George Mark will be held this afternoon at the residence of her brother John Joy Edson. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. She died after three days with pneumonia at the home of her son Le Roy Mark with whom she lived.
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