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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1905
Page
25
The Saks haberdashery touts its 50c neckwear with hundreds of rich exclusive patterns. Silks claim higher grade quality than typical half-dollar neckwear and designs are described as exceptionally rich and exclusive to Saks.
The District Commissioners hear a possible promotion plan after the death of Corporation Counsel Duvall. Edward H. Thomas appears the strongest candidate for the post, with Wilton J Lambert and Andrew Bradley also backing runs. Lambert is a candidate, Bradley may step in if Thomas advances, and a general promotion of incumbents could fill the vacancy.
Health officials expect to end a second period of smallpox quarantine at the District jail this evening after no new cases emerged since August 17. Peyton Sweet contracted smallpox and was moved to a hospital. Clark Lee later died, triggering a renewed quarantine. If no new case appears by midnight, prisoner movements will be relaxed and jail order restored.
Funeral services for Andrew B. Duvall former Corporation Counsel for the District of Columbia were held at 3:30 PM in Metropolitan Memorial M B Church. Relatives, officials, and DC bar members attended as honors were paid with tributes from church trustees and a closing congregational hymn.
Judge Ivory G. Kimball was warmly greeted by lawyers and clerks upon returning to Police Court after seven weeks away. An ovation followed with handshakes as he adjourned and toured the building promising needed alterations and repairs, saying the facility is in bad shape and will take time to finish. Jonadabs to Meet in Washington next year. Sovereign Council of Jonadab in Baltimore re elected officers including Sire Willey and Sire Riley with William H. Young and J. F. McQuade among the named officials.
Commissioner Heb F. Macfarland rushed back to Washington after learning of Andrew B. Duvall s death. He will stay until next Saturday to handle matters at the District Building including signing contracts and unfinished duties, calling Duvall a trusted adviser and noting the district s loss of a valued counselor.
Justice Harry M. Clabaugh of the Supreme Court of the District resumes duty after a vacation, sitting until the full court meets on October 3. He visited his daughter in Schenectady New Jersey and spent time at Spring Lake New Jersey and Western Maryland. The report also notes typhoid cases and ongoing local advertisements and commercial notices.
The body of George Robinson the young bartender who jumped from the schooner Oakland below Marshall Hall last Friday was recovered yesterday. It was found by Charles H Howard and William Passeno as they were coming up the river in the yacht Dixie and towed ashore to Bryants Point. Police were notified and burial plans in Washington were discussed.
Miss Constance Satterlee receives 1000 from the Grinnell estate while Bishop Henry V Satterlee and his wife gain life interests in a 100000 valued estate. Other bequests include Zion Church Wappingers Falls 3900, Grinnell Library Association 2000, Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society 5000 for foreign missions and 5000 for domestic, Cathedral of St John the Divine 6000, and 50000 to the Episcopal Cathedral foundation of the District of Columbia.
Fire at Albert Murry's paper warehouse behind 1218 Madison Street northwest caused about 3000 dollars in damage, with 2000 to stock and 1000 to property. Origin unknown, fire department suspects a sleeping intruder started the blaze on the second floor where loose paper lay. George Kian's bulking owner carried insurance to cover the loss. The building suffered extensive smoke and heat spread.
Harold O Goodwin appointed chairman of the sewer division for a three month probation at 650 dollars yearly. Orders authorize 204 feet of eight inch water main on Brightwood avenue to serve lot 24 block 8 South Columbia Heights. Service sewer construction approved for Philadelphia street between Fifth street and Illinois avenue and for Illinois avenue between Philadelphia and Omaha streets. Mrs D A McInerney, 62, died from gas at 12 D street NW. Coroner says accidental. body sent for burial. Mores September Furniture Sale offers underpriced furniture for every room.
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