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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1909

Page

8

Motor Engines Test Satisfies Officials in Washington

In Washington District officials tested a gasoline fire engine at Fifteenth and B streets north west. The test showed eight squares and four turns in 112 minutes with nozzles of various sizes, delivering 50 gallons per minute. Commissioner West announced a motor engine purchase plan using a $5509 appropriation to replace horse drawn engines, citing efficiency and district-wide impact. Witnesses included Chief Wagner Acting Engineer Captain Markham and members of the Chamber of Commerce.

Fifteenth B Streets West Aid Wagner West J M Markham TM Robinson W F McFarland George W Wallace W F Gude Chamber of Commerce

Tearing Down Old Bridge At Anacostia Southeast

Work began three days ago to remove the old Anacostia bridge linking Washington and Anacostia. Contractor Stewart Mehamara, under his bid of 600, will dismantle the steel superstructure, masonry, piles, and bulkheads, completing the project before month’s end.

Anacostia Washington Eleventh Street Tidgee Congress Stewart Mehamara McNamara

Ice Maw Is Convicted In Ice Weight Charge

Richard Hale an ice company employee was convicted in lower branch court on a charge of short weight fees returned to the District Court. Judge Kimball fined Hale after he pleaded not guilty claiming it was his first route and that he delivered ice elsewhere. Joseph D Rodgers of 1737 Riggs Place faced Judge Kimball on a separate charge of operating a private hospital without a license. the case was continued to October 7 after testimony.

Richard Hale Department of Agriculture Wallcs uDaing Joseph D Rodgers Riggs Place Kimball

Whisky and Ice Cream Fatal Combo Claims A Patient

Physicians at Casualty Hospital report a fatal result from consuming whisky and ice cream. Albert Hammond, a 55 year old Black man, died from abdominal obstruction after leaving Tresd mens Hospital and attempting to walk home in Bladensburg. He fled a patrol wagon and was chased for blocks before capture.

Casualty Hospital Albert Haramond Hammond Tresdmens Hospital Bladensburg Third Street Florida Avenue

Two Men Fall From Scaffold Injures Two Ironworkers

Two men aged John Baker and Albert Behrend fell about three feet when a scaffold at the United States Storage Company on Tenth Street Northwest near 1st Street collapsed. Behrend is reported seriously injured with possible internal injuries. Baker suffered head injuries and went home after treatment at Emergency Hospital.

United States Storage Company Tenth Street John Baker Albert Behrend Locust Point Mid Behrend Lega Behrend Ingarler

Dimarco Flees District Supreme Court Suit Against Marina

Antonio Dimarco through attorney Nelson Milles fled a District Supreme Court suit seeking 1000 damages from Vincent Marina. Dimarco alleges Marina maligned him and harmed his reputation by declaring to neighbors that he kept rotten fruit and by public insinuations about his business and character.

Antonio Dimares Nelson Milles District Supreme Court Vincent Marina Dimarco Highth Street Marina

Insurance man arrested in Norfolk fraud probe

Detectives Warren and Mullen yesterday arrested Samuel Hervey Ellie, 2 years old, in connection with an insurance company fraud in Norfolk. The prisoner was sent to the First precinct and will be taken to Norfolk today. It is alleged Bilis was short in his accounts with the Norfolk employer and left the city several weeks ago to seek work in Washington.

Warren and Mullen Yester- Gay Samuel Hervey Ellie Norfolk Bilis Virginia City Washington

Seeeks to Divorce Wife Parker Opposes Spouse in Suit

D Frank Parker petitions for absolute divorce from Lourie Marie Parker alleging separation after a Washington stationery business figure's marriage to Mire Parier in Alexandria on August 3 150 percent. Attorney William Ambrose represents Mrs Parker.

D Frank Parker Somite Washington

Oil to Allay Germs Sweeping of School Rooms Considered

Commissioners weigh a board of education proposal to install oil sweeping in school rooms after reports from Milwaukee and other cities claim the method reduces dust and dangerous germs. Health officials say dust carries disease and eliminating it lowers risks of diphtheria measles and scarlet fever among pupils and staff.

Board of Education Sehaal Boards of Education Cormissionera Health Department of Milwaukee University of Texas Grand Rapids Board of Education Milwaukee F M Schulz Milwaukees

City Bulletin: Wagon Incident In Northwest District

Arthur Miller, 22, of 11 Tenth Street Northwest, was knocked down by a transfer wagon at Tenth and RB streets Northwest and suffered a painful scalp laceration. He received treatment at Emergency Hospital.

Tenth and RB Streets Arthur Miller Tenth Street Mergency Hospital

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