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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1905
Page
18
In the fall collection gray leads with six distinct patterns in refined styles. The store showcases tailored suits and topcoats praised for quality and detailing, priced from 10 to 35 dollars, with young men’s options starting at 7.50.
Prominent bankers and officials across trust companies return from extended summers in the mountains and at waterside retreats. Charles J. Bell recalls a Muskoka jaunt with a sensational new silver mining report and a tornado near the hotel. Francis H. Smith travels Europe from Naples to London, while others recount Atlantic City, Canadian Rockies, and Adirondack trips with observations on prosperity and social life.
Commissioners West and Biddle visited Eckington inspecting the railroad terminal near the new Business High School and the municipal building site. Residents clash with the railway over warehouse plants while the school nears completion and expected occupancy in six weeks. Granite for basement walls is arriving and interior brickwork advances with a target one story of granite by December 1.
Weekly health officer summary notes two new typhoid cases yesterday and overall decline to 235 under treatment. Total cases rise to 289 with 58 new cases and 50 discharged, 99 deaths in DC last week with race-specific death rates. Births reach 120, including 91 white and 9 colored.
District Superintendent of Repairs seeks raises from 1500 to 2000 for himself and increases for clerks and laborers. Requests include 65000 for school repairs, 35000 for a District repair shop, plus 30 more for a laborer. Also reports a new Recorder of Deeds policy on surrendering instruments and a Marine Band concert at the Barracks with a listed program and fare.
Peter C. Garden, grocer, filed suit in the District Supreme Court for $5,000 against Traders' National Bank. He says he drew a $35 check on National Capital Bank to Armour & Co. that the Traders bank returned, not confirming his deposit, allegedly causing a credit loss of up to $6,000. Includes mentions of Armour & Co and the National Capital Bank.
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