24 Oct 1909
Page 64
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1909
Page
64
Health officials warn wholesale meat handlers to cover shiploads to prevent contamination. Dr Woodward reports several violators arrested and cites ongoing enforcement to protect meat safety and public health.
A garbled historical dispatch recounts Mrs. Hazleton defending a presidential campaign narrative linked to Van Buren era politics. It describes public reception, critique, and imagery like coonskin caps and Kinderhook references, noting General Harrison’s era and the era’s partisan symbolism.
In Washington many applicants fail the census service exams as the district prepares for additional testing this week. Officials note only a small portion will receive appointments, with no further tests expected locally yet more candidates will be examined to fill positions. Ambassadors report on U.S. duties as Tokyo callers await word on absences.
Delegates to the American Public Health Association convention in Richmond visited Washington as guests of District health officer Dr. William C. Woodward. He outlined district methods, with Havana doctors Dr. Custodio and Dr. Tarrglas and Canadian Dr. Belay among those interested in studying the system. Dr. Woodward, elected secretary for two years, chaired municipal health and vital statistics committees. Meanwhile the revenue cutter Apache was ordered to report to Washington November 1 to assist a Japanese trade delegation.
Mrs Margaret Killeen dies after illness at 9:30 am in Washington residence. Funeral at Holy Trinity Catho ic Church at 9:30 with Rev Father Brennan as celebrant. She leaves husband contractor George Killeen and children John F Toursone George Edward William Edward and four daughters including Mrs John F Costello. Interment at Mount Oliver Cemetery follows services.
Commissioner Judson issued orders for sewer construction and street improvements across the district. Projects include sewer work on Whist y-fitts Street Northwest between Livingstone and McKinney Streets, paving Massachusettts Avenue from North Capitol to the Plaza with flagstone, and resurfacing Twelfth Street Northwest between B and V streets. Also noted is a death in Greedsburg Ind of Mrs Lawise Bone mother of Botto Bone, with family traveling to arrange funeral details.
Dispatch from United States Consul Mitler reports the Matamoras district in Mexico heavily affected by floods. Sufferers are discouraged and many need money as aid dispatches flow from Mexico to the United States.
An old advertisement extols Pape’s Diuretic as a universal remedy for backache kidney and bladder misery. It claims rapid cleansing of inactive kidneys and urinary tracts, improving function within a week, and emphasizes unique efficacy unavailable elsewhere. The copy urges immediate use upon noticing any kidney or bladder discomfort.
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