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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1905
Page
91
Brookland residents challenged the District speed law, noting trains on Baltimore and Ohio rails run outside city limits. Advertisements include wallpaper, grapes, secular league talk, kerosene and gasoline prices, home-baked goods, and local venues such as the Automatic Penny Vaudeville and Holmes Bakery.
District Commissioners plan a two week review of annual estimates for municipal expenses. Commissioner West will deny callers during this period while the assessor, auditor, and department heads prepare revenue and expense figures.
Edward H Thomas reports that paroled insane patients need not face a second court commitment if their mental state again deteriorates. The opinion holds the initial court ruling covers such cases, as parole does not require reexamination when relapse occurs after treatment ends. Dr William A White raised the issue for guidance.
A letter from Commissioner Macfarland, after visits to Chicago and Detroit, says he will travel to Erie, Pa, then likely reach Washington tonight or tomorrow. He is expected at the District Building to review leftover business before the next fiscal year municipal budget is prepared. The piece also notes staff changes in the building and water departments and a Troy Laundry bid for the asylum plant.
Real estate ads trumpet high end residences and investment opportunities in Dupont Circle, Massachusetts and New Hampshire avenues. Many 8 to 12 room brick dwellings with hot water heat, baths, and modern finishes priced from $3,000 to $30,000, with extensive notes on locations near Dupont Circle, Q and 16th streets and Columbia Heights.
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