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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1920

Page

4

EXECUTIVES MEET ON FEDERAL EMPLOYE RECLASSIFICATION

District of Columbia locals and federal employes leaders gather at Federation HQ 1422 New York Avenue to unify efforts on the congressional reclassification report. Speakers include former Rep Edward Jing Morris Gambie and Luther Steward with district officials from Baltimore Annapolis and nearby towns.

Nationa Fve Edward Jing Congressional B. W. Payne Richard Payler George A. Howe Nora James Iqeais Baltimore Annapolis Aberdeen Camp Holabifa Indian Head Edgewood Magnolia Perryville I Bay South Baltimore

East Guard Officer Out From Federal Service

Wiret Lieut. Erroll Baldwin Hay, one of the last National Guard officers to leave federal service, receives his discharge from the army. He is a son of John Hay, former United States consul general of Syria, and served in France including four major operations in the Argonne forest and the Belgian sector. Born near Jerusalem, he later lived in Jerusalem where his family still owns property. The Hay homestead Jaffa was established in 1850 by Mary B. Baldwin of Virginia, a direct descendant of President James Madison.

Erroll Baldwin Hay National Guard Federal Service United Teb Syria John Hay France Par Argonne Forest Belgium Iideut Hay Lebomon Helrut

Seiler Sues Over Husband Death From Car Crash

Mary M C Seiler administrator of her late husband's estate sues Washington Railway and Electric Company for 10000 dollars claiming his death followed injuries from being struck by a trolley car on Benning Road September 4, 1919. He died shortly after, leaving a widow and five children.

Washington Railway and Electric Company Mary M. C.eller

Davis Seeks Absolute Divorce From Julia Davis

In a District Supreme Court filing, Br. Davis seeks an absolute divorce from Julia Davis alleging misconduct by her with two soldiers at a local hotel on July 10. The bill states the trio were arrested by metropolitan police for disorderly conduct. Lawyer for Davis is B. D. Poward Clarke.

E. PR. Davis District Supreme Court Julia Davis Vere el Entertainment Metropolitan Police Davis Poward Clarke

Funeral of Capt Patrick at Arlington National Cemetery

Funeral services for Captain George H. Patrick, Civil War veteran and member of the Grand Army of the Republic and National Press Club, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the chapel of A. R. Speare Undertaker, 1208 Street. Burial follows at Arlington National Cemetery. Patrick formerly commanded the Alabama department of the G A R.

Arlington George HE. Patrick Grand Army of the Republic National Press Club A. R.speare Street Arlington National Cemetery Patrick Alabama Department of the G. LA

Sun and Tide and Weather Forecast for August 2 1920

Daily sun rise and set times, tide table, and weather outlook from the Weather Bureau Washington. Describes fair weather and moderate temperatures for District of Columbia Maryland Virginia and portions of the United States east of the Mississippi with light to moderate winds. Reports freezing conditions near Lake Superior and regional temperature deviations from normal along with precipitation and sunshine hours and a summary of departures from normal since January 1 1920.

Repc. of Agriculture Gaeather Bureau Washington Moudir Tintrict Columbian Maryland Virginia Rocky Mountain Rocky Mountains United States Great Lakes Lake Superior Atlantic Gulf Coaats Mississippi River South Atlantic Ohio Valley

Protest Delays Electric Rate Hearing by Public Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission halted second petitions from Power Company amid a protest by William McK Clayton representing the Federation of Citizens Associations. Hearings were postponed to August 36 to allow data submission as the company faces an $850,000 shortfall to cover a 7 percent dividend unless rates rise. Corporation counsel notes an injunction restricting city valuation actions, with the company seeking a modification.

Potomac Power William McK. Clayton Fedthen of Corporation Public Utilities Commission Bowen Coroporation Stephens

Births and Deaths Reported in Local Notices

Births listed for numerous couples include Walter and Bessie Sisemone a girl and Thomas Burr a girl with many more. Deaths include Frederick Jones at 10 and Ida Yoris 57 with several others across Potomac River, Garfield and Eastern Branch hospitals and local addresses.

Walter Anuanna H. Dodge Alfred T Bessie M. Sisemone Stephen Hertha W. Chamblis Dernard Laure M.werrieh Frank Grace M. Talbot Wesley Mary Mandanyoht Thomas TN Mamie D. Burr John A Martha Huntt Raymond KH Margaret H. Dailey Walter L Ira E. Miller Hiijah G Beulah V. Gentie James Ada B. Curtis Lester B Inda A. Read Hugene Ruth Corrade Henry T Annie L. Jolliffe Robert K Wilhelmina A. Frankfurt Srt Dewett Olive Baker David W Anta Frederick W. Jones Hantern Branch Potomac River Ida M. Yoris Hiwin Ig Weber Garfield Hospital Charles Thompson Eastern Branch Charles H. McClure Lide M. Pavy Walter Reed David Motisi Moses Bogart St. Fliz Marty C. Carpenter Park Rd Wiliam Berwick U.S. Library of Congress Samuel Titlow Providence Alexander Brandy

Calotabs Calomel Replacement Promises Gentle Laxative Cure

An advertisement touts Calotabs as a non nauseating calomel tablet preserving liver cleansing power. It claims no taste no griping no salts and offers refunds if customers are not perfectly delighted. Sold in sealed original packages for thirty five cents, one tablet at bedtime.

Danger

Fractured Marriage Rosters From Baltimore and Beyond

A scrambled OCR list shows names and ages pairing couples and pastors across Maryland and nearby states. The fragment outlines multiple marriages or notices featuring individuals like Joseph Joyce, Margaret Birdweye, Mildred Alexander, and Rev. John H. Jeffries among others, with scattered locations such as Baltimore and Richmond, Va. The text reads as a garbled register of names, ages, roles, and locales without coherent dates or events.

Bite Edwards Phe’ Ray Jobin' IB Horsthit Pe Joseph Mr. Joyce Baltimore Margaret H. Birdweye Maplewood N. J John W. Femer States Buell Anna Aine Brough CIA Tosepti EL Whson Hoxie Be Briggs Joy E. Anderson Marian V. Coleman John H. ’Jeffties Edgar’ A. Ward Mildred L."alexander John H. Jeffries Howard P. Russell Appleton Whs Alice "K. Miller Charles B. Entre John Henry Franke Sarah Parker She Hey Titus EK Mavis George L. Sill Mount. Vernon Agnes P. Parker Chuckatuck Edmund A. Waisu Russ BE. Franck Port Huron Mich Anus O'Keefe Lanaing Mid E._ Jerome Winter Lows Meiner Cecilia Cohen Moses A. Horowh Granville H. Grant Mamie FE. Butler Richmond Howard F. Downs Raymond Cox Picking S. C. Lula A. Henry Yazoo City Miss Ryland Garland Hall Léttian £. Norwood Titua H. Davis

Foley's Honey and Tar Praised by Albany Woman

Mrs. Geneva Robinson of Albany reports relief from hay fever asthma bronchial coughs through Foley's Honey and Tar compound. She says the medicine helped after two bottles broke a stubborn lingering cough and colds.

Foley Geneva Robinson N. Swan Sr Albany N.Y

Kidney Pills Claim Pain Relief In Letter From James Carman

A reader named James Carman describes improved health after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He reports being well and free of pain, noting back stiffness and tiredness have reduced. The letter touts the product as beneficial for lame backs sore muscles stiff joints rheumatic pains and kidney and bladder symptoms.

James Carman Migflela

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