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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1915

Page

6

Saks Clothes Crafted by Master Workmen at Saks

In our tailor shops the Saks clothes are created with one master workman focusing all taste and skill on each garment. Finest weaves matter, but the true distinction lies in designing and making. We offer abundant variety and exclusive models that embody consistent fashion.

Saks Clothes

Raise $11,000 for G A R liberal gifts in sight

Col Harper leads the funds drive for the forty-ninth Grand Army encampment in Washington next September. With about $11,000 pledged and hopes to reach more, the citizens committee reports progress and outlines expected contributions from numerous firms and individuals.

Cot Harper Willian F. Crude Citizens’ Committee Vhemis Grant

Pond Named Superintendent of Twelfth Naval District

Secretary Daniels designated Rear Admiral Charl Fr Pond as superintendent of the Twelfth naval district with headquarters at Mare Island Cal to succeed Rear Admiral Robert M Doyle as commander in chief of the Pacific reserve fleet Doyle to retire for age in May next Pond's successor not yet selected

Daniels Charl Fr. Pond Twelfth Naval District Mare Istard Cal Robert M. Doyle Maacific Reserve Fleet Admiral Doyle Admiral Pond

Wilson declines to comment on Gardner remark

President Wilson refused to comment on ex representative Gardner of Massachusetts who alleged that a joint board of army and navy officers advised preparations for trouble in an unidentified Paville. The President told callers he would say nothing about Gardner's statement.

Wilson Gardner Maassachusetts Arnt Navy Paville

District Court examines will provisions and executors

A District Supreme Court filing by executors William A Church Mary A Church Rogers and J J Darlington seeks direction on administering the testator Charles B Church s estate involving schooners Elisha Atkins Gardiner G Deering and stock in the Medical Journal Company A cemetery bequest in Norfolk is also proposed An action by William F Clagett against Louis and Frank Altemus seeks 10000 damages for injuries from a defective meat grinding machine A will contest tales and other probate matters are summarized with legatees and executors named

Charles B. Church District Supreme Court William A. Church Mary A. Church Rogers J. J. Darlington Charles DB. Church Alicea WW. Trepue Marguerite Lenne Miller William WN. Berkley Matilda WH. Berkley Stanley Depue Elisha Atkins Gardiner G. Deering Medical Journal Company Baltimore Norfolk J. J. Dgerlington Wiliam F. Clagett Louis Altemus Frank 3. Altemus Altemmus Company Mount Pleasant Tamont R. W. Quigley A. L. Newmayer

Washington Chamber Attacks Antidrug Act and Urges Reform

Dr Lewis J Battle chair of the Chamber of Commerce public health committee denounced the Morrison antidrug act as flawed and inconsistent. He urged early creation of a public institution to treat alcoholics and dope fiends, arguing coal tar medicines like paregoric are dangerous and overregulated. Senator Walsh said Montana benefits boost national capital growth. local officials outlined police plans and urged citizen cooperation for a more efficient force.

Chamber of Commerce Walsh West Lewis J. Battle Committee On Public Health Washington Chamber of Commerce der. Battle Battle Montana Thomas J. Walsh Washington

Defends Maj Sylvester In Police Uniform Contract Probe

Julius Peyser attorney defended Maj Richard Sylvester saying he did not consider him responsible for the 2006 police uniform contract award and sent a protest letter only in his official capacity as police department head. Harry Kaufman testified as Peyser’s proponent. Sylvester testified. committee sessions extended into subsequent days with a tailoring firm representative not yet present.

Maj Richard, Sylvester Julius Peyser Commissioners Harry Kaufman Peyser Sylvester Cincinnati

Board of Trade Subcommittee Hears Public Buildings Needs

At yesterday’s Board of Trade committee on public buildings meeting a subcommittee was formed to assess Capital structures. Members include Polier stations Gustav Loehler hospitals Emmons Smith markets Arthur Cowsill fire department Frank H Jackson public comfort stations F B Byte national guard building William E Warner etc. The group will report to the full committee in the next fall session.

Committee On The Board of Trade Polier Gustav Loehler Emmons Smith Arthur Cowsill Fire Department Frank H. Jackson F. B. Byte National Guard William E. Warner Flof. Averill S. J. Besselievre A. Maddiman B. T. Smith John Af. Zimmerman William S. Minn Max Fischer William Oa. Rawlings Charles Langley Frank Upman John Barrett Samuel B. Wedge J. 17 I Gorning

Police News Notes of a Day

A string of small crimes and incidents across Washington described in terse notes. The report records burglaries, thefts, robberies, assaults, a street collision, electrical fires, a suspected fraud, and medical aid calls, naming multiple streets and residents.

Licensed to Marry Many Couples in City Notices

A historical newspaper clipping lists multiple marriage licenses. Names include Charles Fenton Collins and Nicala Thomas Corwin. Louis W. Hellenbach and Mary Durant Barton. Rudolph A. Page and Mary A. Dames. Frank Atherton Howard and Almeds Barr. Wharton Betts and Ruth Tl. Mosely. and several other couples with ages and locations such as New York City Philadelphia Washington Richmond and Raleigh.

Charles Fenton Collins Nicala Thomas Corwin The Hey. G Cole Wiliam W. Cowder New York City Mehel Kilgus Philadelphia Nes. L Mary A. Dames Washington, D. C L. Blakemor Frank Atherton Howard Cotcago Almeds Barr Washington, D.C Ter Elsmith Wharton Betts Richmond Oscar L. Davin Raleigh N. C Tda May Thornton Portamouth J. 8 Montgomery John E. Downs Brooklyn Helen Minor Warhington D.C Michael Gallagher

Births Reported In Local Birth Ledger

A list of births shows multiple couples with newborns, including boys and girls names such as Walleigh, Nistal, Meliady, Merritt, and Mannheimer. The document records spouses, often with initials, and mentions various child genders and partner surnames across a broad family ledger.

Death notices list numerous fatalities at city hospitals and asylums

Deaths reported include Alexander Hemphill 11 at Providence Hospital Elm 27 16th and Alfison and Mary F Hughes at Government Hospital for the Insane. Other names: Harriett Hodgkins 72 Monroe st Daniel Sheehan 68 Providence Hospital Florence Ward 28 Georgetown University Hospital Virginia Cornwell 64 21st Ave George Peon 66 Half Ave Russell Hayden 23 N st se Meier Michelzoc 17 months 3829 BM st ew Gusty Matthews Ausan Fields 66 1726 Half st ew George Carriban 36 Washington Asylum Hips tin Henry Andrews 7 months 215 Schott d ue plus many more. Weddings and commencements noted, consult Gude about flowers and decorations.

Alexander Hemphill Government Hospital Providence Frespital Elm Alfison Sta Hamet A. Fugitt Great Place Mira S Deleno St. A Mary F. Hughes Harriett &. Hodgkins Monroe St. Aw Daniel Sheehan Providence Hospital Florence L. Ward Georgetown University Hospital Virginia T. Cornwell George H. Peon Russell Hayden Richard Wilkinson Meier L. Michelzoc Gusty Matthews Allinger Hoanita Joseph Moss Government Hospital For the Insane Timms Parmes Washington Asylum Hospital Ausan A. Fields St. Ew George Carriban Washington Asylum Henry Andrews Schott’s d. Ue

City Bulletins and Local Ads Staged Across Town

City notices list C A Muddiman & Co at 12th 4 G St selling the Edison Madza Xitrogen rang with guaranteed twice the light. Shafflers Flowers touted as finest for weddings and receptions at 960 14th NW. Chas Chaplin daily. Virginia at 608 South St. Select Hard Crabs at Schneideers 410 Bth NW crab delivered. M. Have it done right Get Case

C. A. Muddiman & Co Chas Chaplin Daily Virginia Schneideers

Band concert by United States Soldiers Home Band

A concert this evening at Stanley Hall features the United States Soldiers Home Band Orchestra directed by John M Zimmermann. The program includes March Sincerely Yours Overture William Tell Romance Song of the Bow with titles and Bequested notes in the program.

United States Orphestra Stanley Ball John M. Zimmermann Proram

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