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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1909
Page
8
An exceptional value in perfectly tailored all wool full-weight overcoats in black and oxford with silk lining throughout body and sleeves. Sizes range from 34 to 46 regulars, stouts, and jeans. Comparable coats sell for $20 to $25, special price $15.
An old advertisement touts Dupey’s Whiskey as healthful and pure for medicinal use. It claims the product aids digestion and general wellness when taken in half a glass of water, urging readers to consult doctors and grocers. A free medical booklet on venereal disease is offered with orders.
Chief Engineer Wagner submits annual fire department report noting 1000 alarms, 506 bell alarms, 34% false local alarms, and a total loss decrease of 366.50 from prior year. He urges Congress funding for gravity high pressure system to protect public schools and city core, and calls for motor propelled apparatus updates after a July 2003 blaze stress test. The report highlights district boundaries and the need for improved protection in business and residential areas.
Officials urge adoption of motor fire engines as more economical and proven than horse drawn equipment. The district plans to install at least one machine next year if Congress approves funding. Bids for a new school building ranged from 112000 to 1587 with Marsh and Potter bidding 100000. Congress allotted 90000 for building and site.
Following protests against powerful suburban car headlights, the commissioners consider police regulation to ban the lights. Commissioner Macfarland noted complaints and asked streetcar companies to discontinue use, but the companies have not complied.
Local notices report a St Matthew's Episcopal Church festival tonight at 8 with Rev. Howden and Rev. Dr. Smith speaking. various ads promote dining spots, products, and services including Hotel Engel reopening, Schneider's Malt Bread, and Madigan products. Also legal brief notes John W Hayes suit for injuries, and a resignation by John A Boylan over pay.
In a domestic dispute, Harry Briggs admitted he used a pepper snuff prank on his wife Annie Briggs causing anger and a brief jail stay. Judge Mulloway admonished them both, noting Annie’s repentance and Harry’s light sentence after the incident. Separately, eight arrests for selling liquor without licenses occurred after police raided a Jackson Street room with ten men gambling and drinking. A diamond theft case led to grand jury reference, and several minor court interactions followed, including a drunk-driving case in which Vincent Jackson received seven months.
President Taft announced that District of Columbia candidates for West Point and Annapolis will be chosen by competitive examinations open to all qualified DC residents. The District gets one West Point and two Annapolis appointments. Commissioner Macfarland had urged the move to balance representation and will seek exam arrangements for all eligible candidates.
The report outlines community opposition from Northeast residents to a proposed large structure. Local leaders and citizens argue the project would affect the district’s landscape and trace of key corridors. Public sentiment appears strongly aroused as officials weigh the plan and its impact on Washington Baltimore Annapolis transit routes.
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