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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1904
Page
11
The United States Supreme Court affirmed the lower court ruling in the case of the Metropolitan Railway Company versus the Commissioners of Columbia. The court ruled that the writ of error without a bill of exceptions invalidated the appeal, and dismissed the appeal.
Justice Wright of the District Supreme Court opened sessions of Criminal Court No. 1 in a remodeled City Hall room. Court No. 2 also rededicated as Chief Justice Cillbaugh and Justice Barnard began calling regular calendars in Circuits 2 and 1. Appeals from justices of the peace, ongoing before Justice Barnard since fall term, will be temporarily discontinued.
Government shifts analysis of Potomac river pollution from local health authorities to a federal program directed by Surgeon General Wyman. M O Leighton of the USGS outlines field work across the river basin with samples from tributaries, plus tests on pulp-mine effluents affecting fish life in collaboration with the Fish Commission.
District of Columbia faces a postage stamp shortage as the appropriation of 5000 is strained. Property Clerk R D Simms urges economy across all departments to avoid a 500 deficit, with police leading expenditures at over 4000 and schools, health, and highways showing smaller but notable costs.
Commissioners press for quick consideration of the District appropriation bill. House subcommittee chair James T. McCleary signals possible start next week. District asks $12,000,000 for current expenses and improvements in 1903, $450,000 less than last year. Additional $2,500,000 building funds discussed though not in regular budget. Also notes missing youth Daniel R Beach missing since September. families appeal to police nationwide. Drug users urged to take Laxative Bremo Quinine Tablets for cold relief.
George Webb was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary for manslaughter of Frances Monroe. The June 26 assault caused a fatal brain hemorrhage. Monroe died July 10. Prosecution by Turner and Proctor. defense by John W. Patterson.
Assistant Secretary Traylor of the Treasury denies violating District health regulations on smoke from the Treasury building chimneys. District officials reported dense smoke observations from atop the Colorado Building. Treasury replies emissions have been reduced to a minimum and never breach health-law limits.
Stutler hearing postponed two days with next session set for 3 PM Wednesday. Mrs. Robinson, wife of Royal Robinson, expected to testify but absent due to indisposition. health of Mr. Robinson improving. Board of Education to grant artesian wells only to county public schools lacking good water supply. PAZO ointment advertisement claims cure for piles with refund if not satisfied in 14 days.
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