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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1910
Page
21
Fragmentary OCR notes about a historical tablet project and civic committees, listing executive and main committees, funding aims, and planned public displays. Mentions Gettysburg maneuvers and district militia, with several names and positions.
A carriage carrying six people and a street car collided near Sixth street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest shortly after 4 am yesterday. No one was injured. The carriage owned by Dr. Millerd Thompson of 48 Maryland avenue southwest carried Dr. Thompson his wife his sister Ide and two children. It was driven by Frank Lyman and the horse, frightened at car tracks, surged into the path of a Fourteenth street car that had just started from Sixth street. The fender and a rear wheel were broken.
Ernest Capele, a noted steeplejack, spent a day atop the 189 foot mast on top of a New York Avenue building in Washington. Crowds gathered below as winds swirled and ropes fluttered. Capele described his work as unmolested and invited wireless communication for suggestions. The wireless station is expected to be completed within weeks as preparations proceed.
A Melbourne retailer announces a bold purchase of over 33 000 yards of woolens from an importer and offers large discounts to move the stock. The plan includes a free vest with every order and a guarantee of satisfaction in style and fit, aimed at attracting tailor trade and customers alike.
John F Ellis dies leaving daughters Miss LilMan and Miss Dorothy Ellis a son Frank and three sisters Mrs George H Hobbs Mrs William J Rhees and Mrs E B Upham plus brother Charles W Hillis. Funeral services at 133 Vermont Avenue at 3 pm with interment at Mount Aubore Mass. He worked in the United States Bureau of Fisheries for decades and was Boston born a descendant of Timothy Ellis a colonial congressman and a major in Gen Stark's brigade.
N Brandt bought at 1684 Pierce Street through Ross Phelps for about 4000 dollars. The brick building has ten rooms. Dr William Hedvick bought 1503 Delafield Street Saul's addition from N L Lansbury for around 9600 dollars. house built by Capt James H Wood of New York.
Frank Perry, who has served the government as assistant United States attorney and adviser to the Board of Education for three years, tendered his resignation to United States Attorney Daniel W Baker. He plans to return to private law practice as Frank Sprigg Perry. Baker praised his efficiency and character. with Clarence Wilson incoming, Baker waived appointing a successor to Perry.
Russell Bates, driver of an ice wagon, was arraigned yesterday on embezzlement charges involving 514 dollars taken from his employer J. W. Gregg. Detectives Baur and Cornwell arrested him at his home on 4th Street Northwest. Bates, represented by attorney James A. Shea, held for grand jury after high waved examination.
Fragments report an executive committee meeting of the Inden Order of B nai Brith with mentions of a gathering at a hotel at 9 30 last night and assorted committee remarks and attendees though legible detail is limited due to OCR corruption.
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