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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1916
Page
4
Miss Clara D. Noyen of Bellevue Hospital Training School in New York is named superintendent of the Red Cross nursing bureau. Vacancy due to the expanding war effort with over 7,908 graduate nurses enrolled. she will start duties about October 1.
District of Columbia files in District Supreme Court through Conrad Syme and G H Stephene a suit to recover 6700 with 6 percent interest from November 7 1915 for 2681 days delay in starting underground electric conduit work near Ana costia bridge. Also notices of guardianship and wills involving Canter Queen and Lyman families. Justice McCoy continues duties despite court adjournment and plans a trip to North Carolina and Boston.
A list of birth notices records numerous couples welcoming sons and daughters. Names span John J and Lelx Smakey to Lemuel KR andy Mary I Addison, with a mix of boys and girls and various surnames including McCarthy Koockogey Murphy and Hawk.
A list of marriage licenses shows pairs including Leonard C. Sheppard aged 4 and Anna M. Shouldrick aged 20, Edward Mallett Reville 60 with Annie Gentry Wilson 48, John Ivey 62 with Sallie J. Holladay 38, Berl C. Carnahan 49 with Minne C Fesley 41, Leo P F Leddy 2 years and Annie J. Lynch 21, Dennie Rawlings 18 of Washington with Mary F. Hospital 16 of Sligo, Md, Alvin J. Tavenner 48 of Winchester and Gertrude T. Clements 35 of Washington, Melville K. Robertson 22 with TadHe P. Kingsbury 24, Robert McGrath 21 with Giga 4. Kahnert 1K. The Rev. J. H. Willian and Rev. P. A. Burman listed among officiants.
A long list details deaths of Mary A. Lawrence Suse Petrone Helene Tike Charles A. Mons Emily R Shipman John Serke Annie McCloskey Paull G. Schafer Anolie A. Clary August Achetetter John Opdyke Alfred A. Kidwell Charles Schevrklier Eugene Williams Thom Yattaway Chalmers Rodgers Jobs T Taylor Taure Genlen Fannie Danridge Margaret Manny Joseph Baker Mary B Thornton Wm B Young Mars Harrin Vernice E Thomas and others across area hospitals and streets, with ages and addresses for many, reflecting a consolidated death notice in a local publication.
Jackson Mississippi August 1 John Sharp Williams was declared the Democratic nominee to succeed himself in the U S Senate from Mississippi by the State Democratic executive committee meeting Judge J B Holden was declared the nominee for the State supreme court Beautiful home grown flowers The finest specimens fresh cut when ordered Prompt delivery Gude 1214 F Adv
Troops march six miles from Fort Olyer to the White House ellipse in 96 degree heat with no drinking water. Heat prostrations blamed on hospital corps orders restricting water, misunderstood by officers leading to men leaving canteens behind. Soldiers say water would have reduced exhaustion.
Debate looms as a District committee polls show a majority favors confirming Andrew Cy Cummings to the excise board, with opposition member Senator Jonas investigating charges. A letter from T M Hare endorses Cummings, boosting support in Baltimore, while Senate conferees on the army appropriation bill face delays. Secretary Baker joins Democratic Maine campaign travel, planning August 4 visits with Daniels Wilson and Redfield.
Smie T Chow, a 20 year old Chinese student from Randolph Place Northwest, was rescued from drowning in a swimming tank by bystander Smith Langford after striking his head on the pool floor. He suffered a brain concussion and was unconscious before being rushed to Emergency Hospital, where he was reported out of danger last night.
The Senate adopted Senator Underwood's joint resolution to provide 540000 for flood relief in Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi and both Carolinas. Senate officials say conditions are worse than press reports and liken impact to major disasters. The nomination confirmations for five farm loan board members were recommended by the Senate banking committee. President Wilson may speak at the Ohio Democratic convention if feasible.
A Detroit built armored car tested at Fort Myer under Capt. Ross with U S Army, U S Marines, and congressmen watching. The vehicle climbed hills and ditches, crossed a muddy ravine, and circled parade grounds at 40 mph while over four tons of Harveyized steel drew praise and noteable criticism of interior design.
More than 2,500 parishioners of St. Aloysius Catholic Church attended the Aloysius Club annual outing at Marshall Hall. The day featured a 9 to 6 baseball victory by Holy Named Club over Aloysius, plus a children’s program and athletic events. Proceeds of over 400 will aid the Notre Dame School for Girls. The excursion committee was led by John T. Burns and included James Cahill, Richard Lohmeyer, A. W. Neal, James Carey, Thomas Higdon, Earl Haden, Joseph Jacobs, Mark Ward, and H. Quinn.
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau forecast for District of Columbia New Jersey Delaware and Maryland calls for fair conditions Wednesday and Thursday with slight temperature changes and light northeast winds. Virginia to see fair weather in north and south portions with variable winds. High pressure over the lake region keeps temperatures below normal there and slightly above elsewhere, with scattered thundershowers mainly in the South. Overnight and morning readings show midnights around 82 to 68 percent humidity. daylight highs near 81 and 80 with a max of 97 last year listed for comparison. Continuous tides and sun data appear, but specifics are garbled.
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