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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1905
Page
23
The Saks haberdashery boasts a fall display of 50c neckwear featuring hundreds of exclusive patterns. Silks exceed typical quality for half dollar neckwear and offer rich, handsome, and strictly exclusive designs.
The push for District Corporation Counsel focuses on Edward H. Thomas and Wilton J. Lambert. Thomas is favored by many commissioners due to his record and service since 1901, while Lambert leverages ambition and backing as a potential successor, with Bradley also mentioned as a contender. The district builds discussion on promoting current officials or elevating a younger lawyer to the post.
The District jail may end the second smallpox quarantine period tonight after no new cases appeared since August 17. Peyton Sweet was removed to a hospital after revealing the disease in the south wing. Clark Lee died during the first period, triggering the extended quarantine. officials warn closures could resume if another case occurs before midnight.
Funeral services for Andrew B. Duvall late District of Columbia Corporation Counsel were held at Metropolitan Memorial M B Church John Marshall Place and C Streets Northwest at 3 30 pm. Rev Frank M Bristol delivered the eulogy as mourners from District government Washington bar and Metropolitan Church attended. Interment followed at Congressional Cemetery. A memorial resolution praised Duvall’s life and service and will be sent to his family.
Commissioner HEB F. Macfarland arrived back in the city two days early to honor the funeral of Andrew B. Duvall. He will stay until Saturday handling District Building matters including contract signings and unfinished business. He praised Duvall as a trusted adviser and friend whose loss saddens the government.
Justice Clabaugh of the Supreme Court of the District began his vacation term replacing Justice Gould and will sit until October 3. He traveled to Schenectady New Jersey and Spring Lake New Jersey with time at his Western Maryland home. The rest of the bulletin notes typhoid cases, local ads, and business listings.
The body of George Robinson, a young bartender who jumped from the schooner Oakland below Marshall Hall last Friday, was recovered yesterday by Charles H. Howard and William Passeno aboard the yacht Dixie. They towed the body ashore to Bryants Point and notified police. M. Frank P Hall will arrange burial in Arlington Cemetery with the Fourth Immune Camp of the Spanish-American War Veterans marching with the funeral cortege.
The will leaves $5,000 to Bishop Henry V Satterlee and his wife under life interest. Mrs Joanna H Grinnell of New Hampshire provides $1,000 to daughter Miss Constance Satterlee. Other beneficiaries include Ruth Steele $200, Zion Church Wappingers Falls $3,900, Grinnell Library Association $2,000, missions funds $5,000 foreign and $2,000 domestic, Cathedral of St John the Divine $6,000. The Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation of DC receives $5,000 under similar conditions. Estate valued at $100,000 with life interest to husband.
Fire at the paper warehouse of Albert Murry behind 1218 Madison Street northwest caused about 3000 in damage. 2000 to stock and 1000 to building. Owner lacked insurance. bulking owner George Kian insured. Cause unknown, but fire department suspects an unauthorized sleeper started it. Flames began on the second floor where loose paper lay. The piece ends with an unrelated ad about Hood's Sarsaparilla for tired mothers.
Harold O Goodwin appointed chairman in the sewer division for a three month probation with a 650 dollar annual salary. Engineer Commissioner orders 204 feet of eight inch water main on Brightwood avenue to serve lot 24 block 8 South Columbia Heights. Construction of a service sewer authorized in Philadelphia street between Fifth street and Tiinois avenue and in Tiinois avenue between Philadelphia and Omaha streets. Dies from Breathing Gas. Mrs D A McInerney aged 62 died at Emergency Hospital after gas at home on 12 D street northwest. Coroner Nevitt deems death accidental. body sent for burial. Mores September Furniture Sale advertises underpriced furniture for every room.
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