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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
15
Health Officer Woodward challenges critics of the milk commission. He argues that while farmers and dairymen push theories, scientists and veterinarians offer practical insights on milk production, handling, and safety. He urges fair, broad discussion to achieve safe, affordable milk for the community.
Commissioners Macfarland and West back the President's move to form a housing commission after James Reynolds report. They note progress on insalubrious buildings and narrow alleys, cite past legislation, and expect steady improvements in Washington's housing and social environment under the new commission.
Mrs Elia M May filed yesterday for an absolute divorce from Gerardus H May in the District Supreme Court alleging infidelity. She lives in the city, while her husband is said to be in Brooklyn. A co respondent from Virginia is named.
Public hearing held by Washington Commissioners on an engine house site in Langdon amid agitation from East Brookland and Northeast Washington groups. Charles McCaulley of East Brookland and others back Rhode Island Avenue northeast between 20th and 22nd Streets. E A M Lawson and Northeast Citizens favor Twenty second and Franklin streets northeast. Matter not decided.
Coroner's jury finds Ernest Boyden negligent in the elevator accident at the Hotel Richmond that crushed Miss Beatrice McNally. Prosecution contends the car started without a proper signal. coworkers testified no signal was given. Funeral services scheduled at the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
The will of Lewis C. Magruder is challenged by his children William L Magruder Violet Powell and Hattie Magruder through E E Montague claiming undue influence and mental incapacity. They seek a jury trial and appointment of estate collectors while the will reportedly leaves most of the property to Lillian Magruder for life and assigns $5 to each child.
Frank A Smith a Pension Office clerk died with a July 29 1904 will offered for probate. He leaves $15 000 in real and personal property to Mrs Henristta H Smith and the two grandchildren Frank 5 Marlow and Howard W Marlow share and share alike. Mrs Smith named executrix and William B Marlow executor.
The canvass for the Colored Y M C A raised momentum with a Sunday meeting boosting enthusiasm to finish the drive. About $1,000 from Howard University students edged toward the building fund while a waiter pledged $50, calling the investment the best he has made. Local undertaker offered horse and buggy services and began soliciting subs. Most gifts came from men in ordinary circumstances, totaling toward the $25,000 target.
Election for department commander July 1 draws interest as Capt Walter J. Mitchell declines re-election. Only announced candidate is Capt Edward L Cogat. Possible contenders include Maj Joseph Mitten Heller Capt Ligon King Gen Andrew Burt Capt Richmond Pearson Hobson and G E Rausch.
Local educators named for a series of lectures under the new George Washington University department of education. Elmer S Brown Commissioner of Education Superintendent William E Chancellor Supervising Principal W W Black Supervising Principal S E Kramer Dr G E Myers principal of McKinsey Manual Training School and Dr W Small principal of Eastern High School will speak. Courses are often scheduled after 3 o clock to suit teachers.
National Immigration Commission will hear South Carolina official Watson in Washington Friday. Six commission members, including Representative Bennet of New York, plan to sail for Europe May 18. Separate proceedings cover E Street grade-damage evidence for landowners north of Second Street. Justice Stafford sentenced William Weston to six months in the workhouse for assault.
City notices tout Schneider's Malt Bread as pure and nutritious for children. Local promotion urges shoppers to ask grocers for it and highlights related product lines and home goods in the same ad section.
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