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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1905
Page
33
President praises plague control as the Pan American sanitary convention nears a final form. Delegates gain White House reception as Congress faces a heavy agenda and debates a model similar to the 1903 Paris International Sanitary Convention. The plan would require affected republics to notify others of plague or yellow fever outbreaks.
Delegates from Caribbean and Latin American republics debated a proposed quarantine accord at the Willard, aiming to prevent infected persons and materials from ships. Dr Ulloa and Dr Medina defended measures while Dr Ged dings referred the matter to the committee for fuller, bilingual preparation. President Roosevelt hosted the session, praising sanitarians as public health reformers and stressing the global stakes of modern epidemics.
A man held in Washington with a photograph circular from Greensboro penitentiary is suspected of being Edward Donnell, who escaped six months ago after a four month sentence for housebreaking. He denies being the convict and says he is the wrong man. A penitentiary representative will visit to identify him.
Captain William A Lusky of Chemical Engine Company No 6 in the District of Columbia fire department retires due to physical incapacity. He joined the paid department in 1878, served continuously, and was the oldest captain by service. He was foreman of No 10 before transfer to Congress Heights. health decline led to pension by Commissioners.
District Commissioners completed a first tentative survey of estimated appropriations for 1906. Health and education budgets await final figures but probable amounts are noted. Details will be reviewed by the District Board with department heads present to discuss reductions.
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