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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1907
Page
8
Rheumatism Cure Claim Reported in 19th Century Ad
An advertisement touts a claimed rheumatism cure using anti rheumatic tablets with sodium bicarbonate and salicylic acid plus colchicum, taken before meals with water, followed by a Buchu and liverwort fluid extract mixture. It asserts modern medicine reduces suffering and that faithful use can work for a month even in resistant cases.
Contest Brings Verse Ten Dollar Prize Stirs Voters
The Jamestown contest offers a ten dollar prize for the greatest increase in standings across the week. New candidates and existing contestants garner votes via new subscriptions and letters. Submissions include verses praising Jamestown and appeals from church and YMCA members. The extra prize of sixteen dollars boosts efforts, with results to be announced May 5 in The Sunday Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Jamestown
Sunday Post
Donald Cg, McLeod
First Presbyterian Church
Donald G. McLeod
McLeod
HS Congregation
Tully
BS Y Pully
Oak Street
Buffalo
England
James
Virginia
Washington
Lea
Dixie
Patr
Sam
John Bull
Boya
Jove
Wiltoff
Bam
Andrew J. Payne
Tressury
Plesze
Exposition Bifter
Myron J. Jones
Jones
Gure
Fearn Bo
YMCA
Sin
Clarke
Admiral Fautz Buried at Arlington in Simple Service
Simple services attended the burial at Arlington Cemetery yesterday afternoon for Rear Admiral Albert Kautz U S N who died in Italy on February 6. Chaplain Kea was on leave in Florence resting and recuperating strength. The remains were brought to the United States on the steamship Baltimore after sailing from Samoa where the war nearly disrupted U S German relations over the seizure of Samoa’s throne. The admiral’s firm stance during the incident was widely endorsed as a path to amicable relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Cemetery
Albert Kautz
Italy
Kea
Florence
United States
Baltimore
Samoa
Germany
Oi Samoa
Meataafe
Malletea
Kautz
Commerce Chamber Law Sets Stage For New Organization
A subcommittee from the Business Men's Association and Jobbers and Manufacturers Association met at Gudes Hall to finalize a draft constitution for a newly organized chamber of commerce. The five members led by Jackson H. Ralston will report to the joint committee at 7 p.m. at Gudes Hall, with a likely presentation to the New Willard the following Monday evening as the first chamber meeting approaches. The plan envisions a simple, businesslike charter with several standing committees and high membership dues. Playgrounds Open Tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men‘s Association
Jobbers and Bhippera’ Association
Gude’s
Chamber of Commerce
Jackson H. Ralston
Robert A. Chester
Manros Lucha
Charles Linkins
Allen D. Alvert, Jr
Gude
Funeral for John B. Watson in Fort Myer Heights
The funeral for John B. Watson, prominent local builder, will be held at 2 PM today at his daughter Mia C. E Lewis's residence in Fort Myer Heights Virginia. Rev. A W Graves will officiate and Oakton VA holds interment. Pallbearers include Harry Hosch, Robert Johnson, W B Wadleigh, L N Rich, William A E McShea, and James H Dickerson. Survived by two children Cora Watson Lewis and Frederick T. Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Watsoon
Mia. C. E Lewis
Fort Myer Heights
A. W. Graves
Fort Myer Heights Baptist Chapel
Oakton
Harry Hosch
Robert Johnson
W. B. Wadleigh
L. N. Rich
William A. E. McShea
James H. Dickerson
Mr. Watson
Cora Watson Lewis
Frederick T. Watson
Playground leaders urged as profession in Chicago plan
Dr Curtis told playground directors in Ouray Building that five outdoor grounds will open tomorrow from noon until dark daily and 9am on Saturdays with larger children barred 1 to 2 pm. He praised Chicago teachers salaries, urged daily aims, and urged woman teachers to train in industrial work while noting scarce trained leaders and growing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouray
Curtin
Chicago
America
Washington
Policeman Poland Promoted in Metropolitan Force
City police notes report M L Poland promoted from Class 1 to Class 2 BE on the recommendation of Superintendent Sylvester. Hayes resigns as crossing policeman. Advertisements offer Schneider’s Malt Bread and Navy Yard crab feasts. Masonic Fair notices mention donations to the temple fund by Stumph & Lyford and W B Moses & Sons. Commission on school buildings tours Rochester, Syracuse, Springfield, Boston, and Providence with return planned Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Sylvester
M. L
Metropolitan Police Force
BE. W. Hayes
Schneider
Washington
Navy Yard Exchange
Biddle
James Knox Taylor
Treasury Department
Chaneller
Rorhester
Syracuse
Springfield
Boston
Mass
Providence
Stumph & Lyford
Masonic Temple
W. B. Moses & Sons
Three Inquests Held In Capital as Deaths Ruled Accidental
A coroner jury investigated three deaths. Delaware Ross held for killing Arthur Reed after a blow to the head in self defense. Tyler Jones died in an accident on Capital Traction tracks near Ninth and U streets. Mrs Hattie Heilings died from brain hemorrhage induced by apoplexy after a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gessford
James E Heffner
Thomas Rout
William Johnson
Christopher Rammling
H. E. Thomas
Hattie R. Heilings
New York Avenue
Delaware Ross
Tyler Jones
Capital Traction Company
Ninth and
U Streets
Jones
U Street
Tenth Streets
Capital Traction
Gen. Fitzhugh Buys Large Lots on Sheridan Circle
General Charles L. Fitzhugh has purchased two sizable building lots in the Sheridan Circle area through Westcott and Story. The property, at the northeast corner of Twenty fourth Street and nearby streets, includes lots 9 and 10 in square 13. Fitzhugh plans to hold as an investment as substantial construction rises in the district, with notable nearby homes on Sheridan circle and Massachusetts avenue including the Norwegian legation and residences of Hennen Jennings, Frank Ellis, and Mr. Keep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Fitzhugh
Westcott & Story
Sheridan Circle
Twenty-fourth
Gen. Fitzhugh
Sherl~den Circle
Massachusetts Avenue
Hennen Jennings
Frank Ellis
Mr. Keep
Hughes buys site for residence on Twenty first street
John A Hughes purchased a 26 by 80 foot lot on Twenty first street northwest near P Street through Heiskell and McLeran. The property sits a block from Massachusetts Avenue and the Walsh home, planned for a fine residence. Hughes, at 2119 N Street NW, has entrusted house plans to architect Frank H Jackson and work is expected to start soon with a builder to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Hughes
Twenty-first Street
P Street
Heiskell & McLeran
Hughes
Massachusetts Avenue
Thomas F. Walsh
N Street
Frank H. Jackson
BIDDLE MAKES PROMOTIONS
Engineer Commissioner Biddle directs pay raises for sewer division inspectors and promotions in the wire and surface divisions. H G Peskock to 50 per diem, Harold C Godwin Inspector at 8, C A Harkness Inspector of Construction at 3, resignations accepted for Charles H Tompkins and Ralph L Johnston. Belt road near Tenallytown to be macadamized at 7000, 1 street NW resurfaced at 3190.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddie
H. G. Pescock
Harold C. Godwin
C. A Harkness
Charles H. Tompkins
Rodman
C. L. Quinn
Todman
Darling
Chainméen
W. Laings
Chainman
Ralph L. Johnston
Col. Biddle
Belt Road
Tennallytown Road
Livingston Street
Eighteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Beach facilities planned at Fish Ponds bathing area
District Commissioners will solicit proposals for rockers dressing rooms and shelter houses at a new bathing beach near the Monument grounds. Plans have been completed by the engineer department with walks around the ponds and grouped facilities. $2200 appropriated for erection cleaning and maintenance. Open for public bathing in May. Also Lynchburg gets 1000 tons of 8 inch cast iron pipe contract approved at 2.282 per ton by Lynchburg Foundry Company after bids from US Cast Iron and American Cast Iron Pipe. Mrs Emily V Neale funeral today at 2 35 from Church of the Epiphany Home Chapel with interment at Rock Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monument Grounds
Engineer Department
Lyzichburg
Superintendent of Water Department
Lynchburg Foundry Company
Lynchburg
United States Cast Iron Company
Philadelphia
American Cast Iron Pipe Company
Birmingham
Emily V. Neale
Emily Valley Neale
Church of the Epiphany Home
W. HK. McKim
Rock Creek Cemetery
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4Th Street N. W
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Penna
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Lucas
7Th &N Sts
A. Eberly
R. S. Tully
Admiral Fautz
Commerce Chamber Law
John B. Watson
Dr. Curtis
Ork
City Bulletins
Jory
Delaware
Ross
Arthur Reed
Howard
Elbert Hubbard
E. Howard Watch Company
Hammer and South Sts
Waltham, Mass
D. J Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Vaio
Diamond and Munich
National Capital Brewing Co
Sts. S. E
Herrmann & Evecl
Streets AM
OTL Credit Beape
Ecla Unt
Optician
Wffee
Mayer & CO
7Th St
Washington Heights
Buit
Calvert Street
Thos. J. Fisher & Co., Inc
F St. N.W
HT. Pleasant
F St. N. W
Shedd & Bro
John B.espey
Thos. J. Fisher & Go., Inc
F Ste A
Sasa Tecnica Sea
Berwyn
Greater Washington Realty Corporation
Colorado Building Phone Main
Chevy Chase
Town
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Castelberg
Penna. Ave
Perolin
R. P. Andrews
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Ceres
Toler
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Washington Gaslight
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