Contaminated Thirteenth Street Spring Promptly Closed
Health inspectors condemned a nearby spring near Franklin Square after finding toxic gases and typhoid-linked contamination in hydrant water. Supplies from the Thirteenth Street spring will be cut off, drained to the sewer, and abandoned, with further checks on the Franklin Park source.
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Health Office
Thirteenth Strees
Franklin Square
White House
Franken Park
Park
Thirteenth Street
Franklin Park
Madison
Jackson
National Capital
Roosevelt
Washington
Potomac
Col. Bromwell
Executive Mansion
District Building Notes on Sewers and Tax Exemption
The Commissioners order service sewers on Savannah Street between Seventh and Eighth streets NW. An opinion rejects Charles H. Wiltsie’s claim for refund of interest on canceled tax sale certificates. A Mrs Catherine McKhenny complaint about a stable near Connecticut Avenue is dismissed after no sewer defect found. Land dedication for a sidewalk on Columbia Road NW between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets is declined. The Bunker Hill road parcel of the College of the Immaculate Conception, 299 acres, is tax exempt for educational use.
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Savannah Street
Seventh
Eighth Streets
Corporation Counsel
Charles H. Wiltsie
Rochester
N. Y
Engineer Department
Catherine McKhenny
Connecticut Avenue
W A Kimmel
New Jersey Avenue
Columbia Road
Fifteenth
Sixteenth Streets
Bunker Hill Road
College of the Immaculate Conception
Deathless modest man of iron will remembered in community
The author recalls Caleb Willard as a cheerful, refined man with a quiet bearing and iron will, a sincere Christian known for simplicity and generosity. His funeral and the community’s loss are noted, with reflections on faith, humility, and the comfort of divine guidance in the face of death.
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Death
Caleb Willard
Coleridge
Roosevelt reception plans shift toward Washington show of support
Bentimentey grows in favor of a public gathering along Pennsylvania Avenue for President Roosevelt upon his return to Washington, with September 30 as a probable date. Commissioner West opposes military displays, suggests flags and banners to honor the president, and notes several organizations may join a future reception.
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Bentimentey
Washington
White House
Commissioner West
Pennsylvania Avenue
West
Roosevelt
Rogecvelt
Bathing Beach Plans Urged by Commissioner West
Commissioner West directs Supt Stevens to draft rough plans for a bungalow style bathing beach building to replace the dilapidated current facility. More than 41,000 people used the beach this year, up 6,000 from last year, with proposals for a one story structure, women’s dressing rooms, an office, and capacity for 1,000 bathers. Plans include a new flume and water gate, and will be reviewed by the building inspector before Congress next winter.
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Commissioner West
Supt Stevens
Mr. West
Mr. Stevens
West
Stevens
Supt. Stevens
Congress
Baltimore to Probe Hiness of Sidney Bieber for Testimonial
A Baltimore dispatch reports Mayor Timanus will ask the fire board to investigate Sidney Bieber, former Washington fire marshal, for a suitable testimonial after Bieber contracted illness fighting the February Baltimore fire. Timanus praised Bieber’s service, noting a pension and possible official recognition depending on the board’s findings.
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Baltimore
Timanus
Fire Board
Biecker
New Store on F Street Opens Soon
Julius Garfinkle leases seven story 1226 F Street NW for a new shop featuring women’s suits cloaks furs and novelties. The building will have modern elevators extra entrances and staff to tailor service for patrons with a September opening aimed at boosting city business.
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Julius Garfinkle
F Street Northwest
Garfinkle
Parker, Bridget & Co
Garftinkle
Thirteenth Street
F Street
McCleary Seeks DC Budget Aid in Talks With Commissioner West
Representative McCleary of Minnesota, chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee, met Commissioner West at the District building for a lengthy discussion on municipal affairs and the forthcoming Congress session. He praised the district government and expressed readiness to support the DC budget next winter.
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District of Columbia
McCleary
Minnesota
House
Commissioner West
Ai McCleary
Policemen on Trial and Exonerations Reported
The police trial board opened with cases against Policemen Hewlett Cullinane and Nealon, testimony heard and cases held for advisement. Privates Moffett and Steinbraker were exonerated from threats charges by Gerald T Crystal after the complainant acted in a disorderly manner. Various advertisements occupy space, including bread, oysters, shoes, and grocery promos, with concurrent notes on Congressional Library hours and local services.
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Police Trial Board
Hewlett, Cullinane
Nealon
Ldeut. Schneider
Moffett
Steinbraker
Gerald T. Crystal
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Labor Day
Pennsylvania Ave
Euro
A. Eberly’s Sons
7Th St. N. W
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
7Th St
H.W
F. S. Williams & Co
Epsom
the Sunday Fort
White Rouse
Garland
Water Department
Dutt
Streets
New York Avenue
Fourteenth
District Building Notes
A. S. Marvel
S. Kann Sons & Co
Kann, Sons & Co
England
Paris
New York
Sete
Pach
Sidney Bieber
Frea O
City Bulletins
Holmes
Magus
T. Nw
Max Needle
Philadelphia Oyster House
11Th St
Star of the East
J. T. D. Pyles
la. Ave
Congressional Library
Library of Congress
Copyright Office
Iureka
N.Y
Keene
Gheen
G St. Aw
Rollina
Philadelphia
Strickland
Sts
Cleveland
Saratoga
Mr. Meening
Fussell’s
N.Y. Ay
C. A
Minddiman & Co
Hartunge's Sanitary Dairy
Pia. Av. Nw
Delphia Oyeter
13Th St
Mece
Brussels
Verona
Kington
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
Grosner
Ave
Kappenheimer Clothing
Giond
J. T. Walker Sons
210Th Street
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Whoene M
Warner’s
Algo & Valuabl Medical
Warner's Safe Cure Company
Washington Post
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