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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1905
Page
14
A long graceful garment or conservative medium length model or short box top coat is offered with distinctive styling. Prices range from 15.00 to 20.00, with fashionable materials and correct styles all included. The selection claims unmatched value for the money.
Readers report the product clears dandruff and reduces falling hair. Advertised by The Herpicide Co and Derot Mach Stevens' Pharmacy with samples offered for 10 cents in stamps. Applications available at barber shops and pharmacies nationwide.
Harrison Stidham, superintendent of Street cleaning, urges a wage raise and a radical reorganization of the Washington department to adopt an army like system. He says only core areas are adequately kept and requests increases to salaries and a larger budget to extend cleaning to alleys and poorer neighborhoods. Commissioner West backs the plan and seeks Congress support for the funds.
Daniel Hargrove a 40 year old man from North Carolina who claimed to forecast weather was arrested in Washington. Police and two surgeons evaluated his mental state at the First precinct station with a second assessment planned by two other doctors familiar with prognosticator minds. He reportedly owned substantial real estate in Dixieland and carried a large sum of money at the time of arrest.
A fire on the fence surrounding the St Bilacbeth Insane Asylum grounds yesterday afternoon caused about 10 dollars in damage. Firemen did not determine a starting cause and no chemical engine was summoned.
Henry Burrow, 32, was arrested at the Baltimore and Ohio station by Policeman Walsh on a grand larceny charge after a bartender named George Wills misplaced an $8 diamond ring. Willis reported the loss, Burrow claimed ownership, and detectives also charged Thomas McGee with petit larceny for trousers theft from W. H. Fondree's home two months earlier. Night schools in the district opened with large enrollments. Hood's Sarsaparilla praised as a tonic for loss of appetite and system decline.
Thomas J Burrell a 62 year old clerk in the Pension Office attempted to end his life with a shot to the breast at his home 601 Fifth street southwest Mrs Burrell screamed drawing in neighbor James who summoned police Doctors Dre Young and F F Reppitts judged he had a fair chance of recovery Burrell a Civil War lieutenant was a well known figure in G A R circles and long time resident of the southwestern city sector
Announcement says the excise board will consider regulating the tin bucket trade in saloon licenses for the coming year. With November 1 as the license-out date, a rule may halt the tin can growler, allowing only on-premises or original package sales.
The Interior Department will ship Sequoia gigantea seedlings to this city for public parks. Capt John O'Shea reports 13 young trees sent from Sequoia National Park to Yellowstone Park, with plans to propagate if initial planting succeeds.
The Central Labor Union declares the District Library violates the eight hour law and ordered its secretary at last night’s meeting to inform library management that bookbinders must stop beyond legal hours or actions will be taken. The move followed support from the bookbinders union with several members employed there. Norman C. Sprague was elected delegate to the upcoming Federation of Labor convention in Pittsburg. An open meeting at Woenn's hall was announced for mail bag, pouch makers, and reporters to unite their crafts. The labor committee’s request for a $100 advertising appropriation was granted.
Grand Master Lartin H. Ginn and Grand Lodge officers visit Federal Lodge No. 1 at Maconic Temple this evening. The annual meeting, marking the lodge’s 11th year, draws members and officers including Ralph W. Lee as master, Joseph R. Fague and H 2D Easterbrook as wardens, G. Yorke A. Lee as secretary, and Winfield S. Jenka as treasurer.
A local ad promises significant savings on fall suits and overcoats. It claims the Harvard Sack model priced at M5 could save at least 3.60 compared with competitors and offers proportionate discounts on top coats and winter overcoats.
J R Garrison, auditor, sent to Commissioner West the deficiency estimate for district revenues and funds needed for all purposes in the year starting July 1. Total charges tally 10 256 208 with items including US advances 2 240 030 interest 44 800 June 30 1905 appropriations 8 598 500 revenue chargeables 34 554 809 tax and license refunds 40 000 land takings for street extensions 375 000 grade crossing act payments 750 000 damages from street grade changes near the new terminal 150 000.
George Brooks a nineteen year old negro was arrested on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing a gold watch and pin worth fifty dollars from a trunk at 403 Second Street Southeast three weeks earlier. Other items include butter brands, wall paper offers, cookware, and a hospital escape report involving John Farr, a nine year old boy from Homeopathic Hospital.
The Board of Commissioners passed a minute complimentary to Maj R Douglass Simms who resigns as property clerk effective October 17. The tribute praises his zeal integrity energy tact and expresses official and personal respect for his service and severance from the District.
Lewis Brown aged sixty five of Popular Hill Maryland was driving his rig when a fast car struck the buggy near the Capitol Heights Railway. the buggy overturned and he was thrown to the ground suffering minor head and wrist injuries but continued homeward. Miss Nadage Doree a Russian Jewess detained for distributing church circulars near St John s Church was examined and declared of sound mind and promised to depart the city for New York.
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