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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1905
Page
7
A display of new fall overcoats offers long graceful draped garments, conservative medium lengths, and short box top-coats. Prices range from 15.00 to 20.00 with fashionable materials and correct styles, promising unmatched value.
Letters from readers nationwide endorse Herpicide as the effective remedy to eradicate dandruff and prevent hair loss. Sold by druggists with 10 cent samples offered via The Herpicide Co. Derot Mach Stevens' Pharmacy and Affleck's Pharmacy, with applications at leading barber shops.
Washington street cleaning chief Harrison Stidham urges a major overhaul of the department with an army like structure, higher salaries, and expanded funds. He argues alleys and poorer neighborhoods remain uncared for without more money, and seeks approval from the Commissioners and Congress.
Daniel Hargrove, a 40 year old African American man from North Carolina, traveled to Washington to prove he could forecast weather like Weather Beaten Benson. Police suspect mental imbalance after arrest and he will face further brain examinations by two surgeons. He reportedly owns considerable Dixieland real estate and carried a large sum of money.
A blaze on the fence around St Bilacbeth Insane Asylum grounds yesterday afternoon caused about 10 in damage before being extinguished. Firefighters did not identify a cause. A false alarm was later reported at box Sal with no crew found. A grease pan overturned in the Central Hotel kitchen caused a small fire, extinguished by No 16 engine with little damage.
Henry Burrow, 32, held by Police on grand larceny charges after a bartender misplaced an $8 diamond ring at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station. Willis forgot the ring. Burrow claimed ownership but was arrested, while another suspect faces petit larceny for trousers theft. Night schools in the District report strong enrollments. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as a tonic for loss of appetite.
Thomas J. Burrell a 62 year old Pension Office clerk despondent over Brights disease attempted suicide by shooting himself in the breast yesterday morning at his home 601 Fifth street southwest Mrs Burrell cried out drawing James from next door who summoned police Doctors Dre Young and F F Reppitts said he had a fair chance of recovery He served as a Union army lieutenant and is a well known G A R figure in the southwestern city community
Announcement states the excise board will decide on restricting saloon licenses for the coming year and may halt the tin bucket trade. A new rule may bar sale of liquor except in original packages or for on premises consumption, effectively stopping the growler.
Interior Department to send giant sequoia seedlings to this city for public parks. Mission led by W B Acker follows Visalia Times note on shipping baby trees. Capt John O Shea at Yellowstone Park reports thirteen seedlings about two feet tall. Planting aims to propagate in parks and future shipments possible if initial planting succeeds.
Central Labor Union warns the District Library for violating the eight hour law and orders immediate cease of overwork by bookbinders. Union leaders move to file labor law proceedings if noncompliance continues, with bookbinders and printers’ unions active in the matter. Norman C. Sprague elected delegate to the Federation of Labor convention in Pittsburg next month. Mail bag pouch makers and reporters’ union announce an open meeting at Woenn’s hall to unite craft members. An appropriation of $100 for advertising union labor is approved.
Grand Master Lartin H Ginn visits Federal Lodge No 1 at Maconic Temple this evening with the Grand Lodge officers. The yearly gathering excites members of both bodies as Federal Lodge nears the close of its 11th year and lists officers Ralph W Lee master Joseph R Fague H 2d Easterbrook wardens G Yorke A Lee secretary and Winfield S Jenka treasurer.
We offer a bargain on fall suits and hats promising savings. The ad claims price advantages compare to other shops and notes savings on fall top coats and winter overcoats as well.
J R Garrison, auditor, sent to Commissioner West the district revenue shortage and outlays for the coming year. Total charges amount to 10 256 208 dollars, including United States advances 2 240 030 dollars interest 44 800 dollars June 30 1905 appropriation charge 8 598 500 dollars revenue chargeable appropriations 34 554 809 dollars refunds 40 000 dollars land for street extensions 375 000 dollars grade crossing act 750 000 dollars street changes damages for new terminal 150 000 dollars.
George Brooks a negro nineteen years old was arrested by Detectives Peck and Warren on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing a gold watch and pin valued at fifty dollars from a trunk in Stephen K. Coster’s home at 403 Second street southeast about three weeks ago.
The Board of Commissioners approved a minute complimentary to Maj R Douglass Simms on his resignation as District property clerk effective October 17. The tribute praises his zeal, integrity, energy, tact, and the commissioners express profound official and personal respect.
Lewis Brown a 65 year old man from Popular Hill Maryland was crossing tracks of the Capitol Heights Railroad when a fast moving car struck his buggy overturning it and throwing him to the ground. He sustained minor injuries but finished the journey home. Nadage Doree a young Russian Jewess accused of distributing circulars at St John s Church was examined by police surgeons and told to leave the city returning to New York.
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