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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1907

Page

14

Suits Offered In Fabrics And Styles At Low Prices

A local advertisement lists $20 suits available in various fabrics including serges worsteds cassimeres and plain goods with many fancy effects for buyers seeking affordable tailored options.

Pennsylvania Railroad to Buffalo offers high-grade service

The Pennsylvania Railroad from Washington to Buffalo features daily through express trains at 7 50 a m and 7 15 p m with vestibule coaches Pullman parlor and cafe cars on the Day Express and sleeping cars on the Night Express. The route follows the Susquehanna River through Blue Mountain gaps into the Alleghenies offering a picturesque journey and direct connections for Niagara Falls and Canada.

Pennsylvania Railroad Washington Buffalo Pullman Susquehanna River Blue Mountains Alleghenies Niagara, Falls Canada

School yards debate prompts janitor blame at board meeting

W V Cox blasts yard untidiness while board calls janitors to report yard conditions. Education panel refers complaints against principal W Bruce Evans teacher Arthur A Craig and engineer David Monroe to legal adviser Stuart McNamara for action. Cadet swords purchase referenced and various staff changes approved or referred.

W. Bruce .Evans Armatrang Manual ‘Training School Arthur A. Craig David Monroe Board of Education Stuart McNamara Committee On Edwin Ballinger Randel B. Gardner W. V. Cox Brookland Balva Lockwood Ing Hague Tribunal W. T. Belt A.E. Thomas Louise Coleman G. E. Tibbs Albert Dyson Gerade B. C. Fawcett John’ C Montgomery School Alice Littlejohn Isaac Wessels Force School Andrew Weaver Jesus of Katherine Bryan Admiral Baird Yice B. W. Everman

Health report shows increases in multiple diseases

Weekly health report notes diphtheria rising from 9 to 12 with 4 new cases and 1 discharge. Whooping cough jumps by 18 new cases with 13 new reports and 9 discharges. Epidemic cerebro spinal meningitis up by 1 case to 6 on hand. Total weekly deaths drop by eight.

Court upholds nuisance abatement and sewer link mandate

The Court of Appeals denied the validity challenges to section 4 of the compulsory act of May 19, 1296. Health officials led by Health Commissioner Woodward say the act, amended to address previous objections, requires every benefited lot to connect to the public sewer and water main when available.

Court of Appeals Health Health Department

Hack Driver Needs Legs Funds From Associated Charities

Associated Charities announces subscriptions to a special fund to buy artificial limbs for a colored hack driver injured in a railroad accident. The goal is 190 dollars, with 126 dollars already contributed, and money may be sent to Secretary Charles J. Weller, 811 G Street. Whisky hearing scheduled for May 16, with the state attorney general set for May 15.

Associated Charities Raitroad Charles J. Weller G Street

Farmers Face Market Access Ruling And Public Hearing

Attorney Thomas notes a decision on Growers A and Y queetion wag and Bealereece Mesgurea Haskell involve illegal practice. Farmers argue enforcing personal market presence causes hardship and may justify selling elsewhere. Commissioner Macfarland recommends a public hearing for farmers to voice concerns and seek relief for small holders.

Thomas Bealereece Mesgurea Haskell Macfarland

Advocates New Schools by Former Commissioner Biddle

Col Biddle urges closing or rebuilding many Washington school buildings after inspecting all district schools with a Congressional committee. He notes Baltimore New York and other cities show newer best buildings. Washington's eight room and larger schools compare well yet some structures should be abandoned or rebuilt while overall quality and lighting are adequate.

Biddle Washington Congress Baltimore New York Rochester Syracuse Springfield Brookine Armstrong and McKinley Manual Training Western High School Blow Ross Hyde

Biddles Farewell Today at District Reception

Beads from District government departments arranged for the final reception honoring former Engineer Commissioner Biddle. The event is set for 11 oclock in the board room with a resolutions committee including Davis, Thomas, Hunt, Drake, J W Daniel, Garrison, Dr Tyndall, and Dennel Garges.

Biddle Texas Davis Coursel Thomas Hunt Drake J. W. Daniel Garrison

Whites Show Increase in Fifth Precinct Census

Maj. Sylvester received the police census for the Fifth precinct. It records 37,071 whites and 11,92 colored, total 43,907. White population up 620, colored down 167 from 1906. Southeast city area down 294, county up 667, precinct total up 650 whites and down 167 colored, net gain 362.

Sylvester

Colored man drowns crossing Anacostia Bridge

William Coleman, a 24 year old colored employee of the Pennsylvania Bridge Company, fell from the trestle of the new Anacostia Bridge and drowned. His body was recovered by John Mowatt, the works superintendent, and taken to the morgue after the coroner’s ratification. Coleman resided at 1238 Loudoun Court Southwest.

William Coleman Anacostia Bridge New Pennsylvania Bridge Company John ‘Mowatt Ifc Coleman Loudoun Court Conn Qhevy Chese D. C

City bulletins small exhibitors tease crowd

Filmino Midgets advertised as the smallest people in the world perform daily at 15th Street from 3 to 7 and 10 p.m. Claiming heights of 2% inches, the act promises a marvel of miniature humanity. Also listed are local ads for Schnaider malt bread, crab feasts, bakers, and carpet dealers with scattered company names and addresses.

Filmino Schnaider Washington Allena Schneider Chicago Gus Rasses Tuo Muddiman & Co

Sunday Steamer Excursion To PotomacBelow

The steamer St Johns offers a splendid afternoon voyage up the upper Potomac daylight to picturesque points. It will leave from Be at Fort Hunt Bryan's Point Mount Vernon Fairy Ghaston Sepia Creek Indian Head and other points of interest. The steamer is the largest engaged to exercise traffic from the site with dining along at city prices.

Potomac Font Gooding-Plant Fort Hunt Bryan Mount ‘Vernon Fairy Ghaston Sepia Creek Giymont Indian Head Gthis

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