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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1906
Page
13
A terse query asks whether all films or plates are in hand for an upcoming project. The note implies readiness concerns and prompts confirmation of available visual materials and print exposures before proceeding with filming or printing steps.
A clothing line promotes ready for service men’s attire with a personal guarantee. It features single and double breasted suits priced at 10, 12.50, and 15 dollars, plus overcoats from 10 to 35 dollars. It claims universal sizes and all shades to fit every form.
Justice Robb upholds district court finding that federal statute does not apply to a party wall dispute in Pennsylvania Avenue property case. The decision confirms building regulations govern cost apportionment when a party wall is insufficient to support a new structure, with Mattingly liable for about $1,292.69 and the adjoining owner responsible for the rest.
Fire Chief Belt will stage a practical test of a gravity high pressure fire system at Eighteenth and U streets next Wednesday at 1 PM. Commissioner Macfarland urged business interests to attend to see how gravity pressure and a new hydrant system could protect central Washington from the Fort Reno reservoir, with a proposed 156000 cost and Congress backing. The plan uses a Smith inch hydrant on a twelve inch main fed by a thirty six inch supply, to reduce engines and relieve the filtration plant.
The Blome Company of Chicago wins the district sidewalk contract with a bid of 1340 dollars per yard and the rival Cranford Paving Company of the city bid 125 dollars per yard. The award covers cement sidewalks toward the new highway bridge and cement work on the new union station, funded by last winter’s 147000 appropriation.
City notices report a body arrived late from Chicago, delaying the funeral of Thomas McKnight to 9 am at St Peter’s Church at Second and C Streets Southeast. Rev James M O’Brien will celebrate Requiem Mass with pallbearers named Connor McMahon Boyle Coleman McMahon Harrison. Also promotional notes from florists advertise fall wedding flowers and a Rochdale Co operative Society 40 percent member discount.
The committee on improvement of housing conditions at its annual meeting reported expenditures of 1 00213 during the last fiscal year. Secretary Hatch urged reports on insanitary dwellings, alley openings, and cooperation with District Commissioners to push Congress for more inspectors to enforce health and building laws. The panel also seeks builders over two years to supply rentable sanitary homes and questions why more such houses aren’t erected.
Health Officer Woodward backs ending personal bonds used to abate nuisances. Commissioners will seek a court recall period after conviction to prove nuisance removal. The change aims to curb delays, reduce enforcement costs, and cut abuse of bonds while health notices prompt quicker action. Dessert thatly Relished by All. C & 8 pure cream ice cream Druggists'
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