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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1906
Page
15
The store advertises ready to wear Fall Suits in Dark Blues Grey and Fancy Worsteds. Offered in single and double breasted styles with long-cut coats, close-fitting collars, and broad full backs. Prices listed as 10 12.50 15 and 18 dollars.
District notes special board meetings to estimate next year finances. Plans consider a municipal hospital for chronic indigent care, a district workhouse expansion, and sale of seven acres to the Navy for the Naval Observatory. funds to buy land and new facilities to follow.
Hopewell H Darneille assessor of the District resigns Saturday and receives a heartfelt letter of commendation from Commissioner Henry B MacFarland dated October 8 1908 praising his six years of service beyond the office he held and noting the district government benefits from his loyalty and behind the scenes work. Friends and business associates visited his office expressing regret at his departure.
Maj. Sylvester reports to Commissioners that taking personal bonds in Police Court discourages officers and fails to deter violations. He cites station house surveys and notes some cases where suspension of sentence would better enforce the law. Fire Chief Belt agrees bonds impede enforcement. Lanham cites eighty Police Court cases with usually suspended sentences in only a few instances.
The funeral for Charles J Moore, a clerk in the War Department, was held yesterday afternoon at his residence 2124 Sixth Street Northwest. Rev Father Bevans of the Church of the Immaculate Conception conducted the service. The ceremony followed the usual rites for a deceased veteran.
New members pour into the Jobbers and Shippers' Association amid growing interest in Washington's development. Tonight, a joint committee from the Board of Trade, Business Men's, and Jobbers and Shippers will discuss a James town Exposition exhibit and whether Washington should be properly represented. Plans hinge on available space and firms committing to exhibit.
A jury acquitted Charles Byington in Criminal Court No 1 of burglary for an August 4 saloon break in. Testimony placed Byington fleeing and scuffling with a witness. another man saw a struggle. The page also lists ads for coal, malt bread, cleaning services, meats, canned goods, and home fixtures from local merchants. Open Sundays operations and prices appear alongside notices and business promotions.
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