Washington health ranking disputed by district commissioners
District Commissioners released census based figures countering Memphis newspaper claims that Washington is the most unhealthy U.S. city. They show Washington’s overall mortality higher than Memphis by a small margin and list sixteen cities with higher death rates, while typhoid deaths in Washington exceed Memphis by only a narrow margin.
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Washington
United States
Yeterday
Memphis
Troy
N. X
Withington
N. DC
Richmond
San Diego
Cal
San Francisco
San Antonio
Tex
Saratoga
Savannah
Mobile
Ala
Jacksonville
Fla
Key West
Philadelphia
St Lous
Cleveland
Onto
Pittsburg
Louisville
Indianapolis
Ind
Kansas City
Allegheny
Atlanta
Nashville
Tenn
Wilmington
Del
Court Hearses Nonsupport Case Amid Domestic Tensions
In a public nonsupport and desertion case, Judge Millis sternly orders Thomas Johnson to provide weekly support to his wife Sarah Johnson. Johnson admits limited earnings and stubbornly resists, while the wife delivers a fiery, defiant display. The verdict imposes a weekly payment and a harsh warning, ending with Sarah exiting the court in triumphant fashion.
Chief Justice Alvey III Retires from Court of Appeals
HH Alvey, chief justice of the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia, has retired. A telegram confirming the retirement reached his son T. F. Alves, assistant assessor of the District, yesterday. Tangier left the city for Hagerstown to notify him.
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HH Alvey
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Hagerstown
T. F. Alves
Tangier
Hagers- Itewa
District Officials Rearrange Posts and Enforce Vaccination
The city school system unveils strict vaccine proof for all entering students. New principalship exams for four high schools proceed with diverse local and out of town candidates, including several colored applicants. Supervising principals for white and colored schools were examined, with appointments still pending and salary discussions set for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School
M. F. F. Swartzell
Cooper
Bf Street
W. W. Black
Rosco-fonkling Bruce
Bir
Black
Chicago Normal School
Charlottesville
Bryce
Harvard
Tuskeges Institute
Blanche K. Bruce
Mississippi
Register of the Treasury
M. HE. Symonds
R. NM. Mattingly
Darneille Cuts District Assessor Budget Again
District Assessor H A Darneille proposes a fiscal year budget cut of $1 200 reducing department cost from 7 90 to 76 70. He plans to operate with three inspectors instead of four and to remove R Ashby from the rolls, continuing a three year retrenchment pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Darneille
Darneille
Personal Tax Board
HE R. Ashby
Trouble for Meat Dealers Exemption Rule Sparks Department Drive
The Agricultural Department warns retail butchers and meat dealers to apply for exemption certificates under the new law or face interstate trade bans starting October 1. Secretary Wilson has publicized notices nationwide and letters to dealers urge compliance as only a small minority have applied, risking meat supply disruptions especially near border regions.
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Tueat
Department of Agriculture
Department
Rosslyn
District of Columbia
Agricultural Department
Wile Son
Meat Labels Set For Interstate Meat Shipments
After a Wilson meeting with packing houses, railroad representatives met at the Agriculture Department to study duties under the meat inspection law. The secretary explained the labels required for meat products and instructed railroads to verify proper labeling before accepting interstate consignments. Railroad leaders pledged full compliance and sought clear guidance.
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Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Rairoad
Three Wills Filed for Probate and Related Notices
Barbara Zeller filed for probate on May 17 1901 after naming her husband Frederick Zeller as executor of her will dated May 16 1901 which leaves her estate to him. Archie Up perman dated November 4 1903 and Maud Upperman his widow are named to handle his estate and sell property with two thirds to Maud and one third to Mrs. Francis E. Upperman. James Leonidas Bullock named sole legatee and executor for Sarah Virgila Bullock’s estate dated January 12 1891. Building Inspector Ashford issued a permit to A Barber for two boilers at Fourteenth and Gifton streets northwest. Hubbard Heating Company contractor.
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Barbara Zeller
Frederick Zeller
Archie Upperman
Maud Upperman
Francis E. Upperman
James Leonidas Bullock
Sarah Virgila Bullock
Ashford
A. Barber
Fourteenth
Gifton Streets
Hubbard Heating Company
Police Surgeons Deemed Not Police, Pension Deductions Stated
Comptroller Tracewell ruled the four surgeons of the police and fire departments are not real members of the police force. Deductions should be made from their salaries for the police man’s pension fund and they should not participate in relief. The matter was referred to the Comptroller, who stated the surgeons do not fit the term police officer.
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Comptroller of the Treasury
Tracewell
Commissionera
Police
Fire Departments
Parlies
Clerk Latimer resigns to practice law after twelve years
T Wilmer Latimer of the District Supreme Court clerk's office submitted his resignation to take effect September 30. Latimer, born 1876 in Shepherdstown West Virginia, studied law at Columbia University graduating 1897, admitted to the bar in 1907, and in 1902 married the daughter of Charles H Cragin of Georgetown. The article also notes the Moses & Sons building expansion on Eleventh Street in Washington with 238000 square feet of floor space and their September sale featuring furniture, rugs and draperies.
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District Supreme Court
T. Wilmer Latimer
John R Young
Latimer Lesigns
Mr. Latimer
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Waalington
Columbian University
George Washington
Charles H. Cragin
Georgetown
Eleventh Street
W. B.moses & Sons
Moses & Sons
Aoses
Moses House
America
Mercandin Ing
Washington
Moses
Fair Weddings and Groceries Featured in City Notices
Fiewers for fair weddings and grocery ads appear in city bulletins. Wilbur's Milk Chocolate and cake prices, local grocers Johnston and Smith advertise low prices and quality goods. Chicago jewelry ranges and design services are highlighted by C. A. Muddinaim and associates with sample books on hand at 635 14th Street.
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Colege
Royel
Saks & Company
Seventh Street
Panna
Avenile
Home Savings Bank
7Th & Mass. Ave, N.W
7Th St. Sw
Stoge
Wales
I. Grosner
Pennsylvania Ave
Munnelu
Washington Gaslight
Tenth ST
Kitchener
A. Eberly
7Th St. N. W
Thomas Johnson
Sarah Johnson
Walla
mSiameneley
Vals
Millis
Mra Johnson
Jet
Theba
Chief Justice
Alvey III
Lievt
Walsh
Leadves Fire Department
TD. Walsh
Chief Belt
Waleh
J. B. Hyon
Howard Morgal
Normal School
Zeller, Upperpan
Bullock
Nobby New Fall
Hous
Herrmann
Sxeeliont
Union
E Sic
Permat
the Health Department
Chestnut Farms Sanitary Dairy
Geo. M. Oyster, JR
Connecticut Avenue
W.l.douglas
Nes “Lf
J. A. Galbreath
Capitol St
Brockton
Mass
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Mars
Penn, Ave
Luna Park
the & P. Andrawi Paper Co
R. P. Andrews Paper Co. (Inc
Law Avenue
Wilmer Latimer
Adler
St. H.W
Gude Sre
Gity Bulletins
Wilbur
Joheaten's
Smith's
Chivage Jewel Gaon
C. A. Muddinaim Fe Ga
Bolloe
Suserrietea
Massachusetts Arence
Heurich Brewing
Maerzen
Senate
Liege Exposition
Phone West
Continental (Fire) Ing. Co
The
Continental
C. &P. Telephone Co
St Ou
Brent
Hubbard Heating
Washington Brewery Co
Burchell
F Street
Minyons Unas
Tino Ed
Alates Lidhehay
Hiengrade Furniture
Warner
Coctars
Alzes
Myer
Bledser
Gratafel
Warners
Warner's
Bata Cure Company
Rochester
Ant
Washinstor
Schlitz
Milwaukee
Schlitz Brewing
REGAL
Keeley Institute
North Capitol Street
Nowhere
Dietrick Waits
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