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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
30
The advertisement claims comfort and enjoyment in motoring with proper apparel. It touts complete lines of automobile clothing and requisites, representing a New York store, with agency ties to leading makers. It promises unmatched service and a well equipped department capable of meeting any demand.
Commissioner Macfarland cites fire department reinforcement needs and suburban protection demands as reasons to drop this year’s police and fire parade. West agrees the event risks insufficient coverage for rapidly expanding outlying areas. Public display goals are deemphasized. inspections for yearly awards will continue.
Health report notes a rise in kidney disease deaths to eighteen for the week ended Saturday, with eight more than the prior week. Consumption caused fifteen deaths, while bronchitis and pneumonia totals rose with weather changes. Typhoid cases fell, 205 under treatment, and total deaths reached 108. White and colored death rates and births are detailed with week comparisons.
Appraisers for California Street Plaza Site conducted hearings on condemnation of ground northeast of California street for a Plaza circle and new streets near Union Station. Commissioners Church Smith and Bensinger heard landowner testimony at City Hall, adjourned to Monday 1 pm. District counsel A Leftwich Sinclair and landowners Julius Peyser F G Coldren R Golden Donaldson T P Myers attended. A jury will resume hearings on Katerama Avenue joining today at 3 pm. government to rest this afternoon, opposing witnesses to be heard.
The Georgetown Citizens Association pushed for Prospect Street extension from 38th Street west to Canal Road. Acknowledged by the Commissioners as needing separate legislation, they were advised to prepare a bill and have it introduced in Congress in the normal process.
Chief Gardener Brown says sequoias have twice failed to acclimate in the District climate and doubts official plans for a third trial. The note mentions past attempts and skepticism about renewing efforts while a separate railway notice reaffirms through sleeper service to New Orleans via Atlanta and Lynchburg with connections.
An endorser explains charcoal as a safe purifier for the stomach breath and blood. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are highlighted as the best value for improving complexion breath and purifying the mouth and throat with daily use. A physician endorses the product noting gas relief, liver benefits, and the modest twenty five cent price per box.
A sweeping petition with many endorsements circulates at the District Building. Last June the inspector of buildings warned the Ninth and E streets northwest old structure was unsafe and should be removed. A request to extend tearing down followed, but departments ruled the inspector lacked authority. The building has since been torn down and the extension request became unnecessary.
Capitol to receive annual wall wash next Friday weather permitting. Capt C B Proctor and ten men from Engine Co No 3 will supervise one three-inch engine to clean the marble walls. The seven hour task follows a long tradition before Congress meets.
Lawyers memorial meeting called by Hugh T Taggart president of the District Bar Association to honor Justice Andrew Wylie Andrew B Duvall and William John Miller with committees tasked to draft resolutions of respect. Includes ads for Butter brands Four-leaf Clover Creamery and Red Clover Butter along with local merchants and services in multiple 12th and G street NW areas. Activities include an illustrated talk on A Ramble Through Ireland by Edward Harrington and announcements from Yates Cafe and Keane Council.
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