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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1905
Page
4
This ad extols Saks rainproof overgarments as practical wardrobe staples. It claims superior construction since Saks makes them in house, offering broad style and fabric choices and a wide price range.
Potomac water supplied to Washington residents last week contained between 238 and 748 bacteria per cubic centimeter before filtration and 60 to 117 after filtration, according to tests by F F E Langley at the new laboratory. Results show most bacteria are harmless, with the gelatine method used to count colonies and ongoing tests to gauge water quality and filtration efficacy.
The Washington City water plant operates thirteen filters feeding the mains with about 8,000,000 gallons daily, totaling 99,000,000 gallons. Installed since August 18 at a rate of one every other day, this filtration process aims to reduce the need for further treatment as half the water supply is expected to pass through filtration soon.
The health office notes a decline in typhoid cases and low mortality. July and August patients heal without serious issues. Improved water supply is cited among hopeful reports. Prominent physicians say the scare was largely unfounded and no epidemic is evident.
Proposals were received for the sixty inch iron pipe outfall sewer from the north shore of the Potomac near the naval magazine out into the river channel. J F Leuchheim bid 36180 and Hiram W Phillips 43500. The inverted syphon under the Anacostia is by Phillips at 41598. Werren Brientzer Co builds the brick section to Magazine Point at 230000. Right of way disputes trigger DC court litigation.
District Commissioners filed a suit through Corporation Counsel alleging John R. Guerin erected a three foot protruding show window at 412 East Capitol Street under a March 16 1905 permit. An assistant inspector warned removal and written notice followed. The court set September 18 to show cause why the window must be removed.
A large delegation from Encampments Nos. 68 and 69 of the Union Veterans' Legion, with Auxiliary No. 32 ladies, departs by Pennsylvania Railroad at 12:30 today for the national encampment in Wilmington Delaware. Members named include James Tanner J Edwin Brown and Denny O Connor plus many officers and alternates. A congratulatory message was sent to Commander James Tanner of the G A R.
Moses runs a September furniture sale with discounts across every room. The ad touts underpriced furnishings and open deals, seeking shoppers looking for value on living room bedroom and dining pieces.
Maj Richard Sylvester chief of police left Washington to attend the annual meeting of the Association of Police Chiefs of New York State in Albany. He will be principal speaker discussing cooperation in police work and the value of the bureau of criminal identification. B Van Buskirk will also attend to study Albany methods and assume duties in Washington on September 16.
Police officer J. E. Preston of the harbor precinct was struck by a street car at Seventh Street Southwest while en route to the station. He received head injuries, was treated at the Emergency Hospital, and sent home. his condition is not serious.
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