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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1915

Page

4

Fairfax primary results show tight race for treasurer

Fairfax County official count lists W F Huddleson ahead by four votes over Claude E Wiley for county treasurer amid a six corner contest. Oliver loses house of delegates seat to Franklin Williams Jr with 812 to 1 099. Other local notices include road commissioner results, medical society meeting reports, and obituaries of Michael Igee and John H Sarten.

House of Delegates Oliver Franklin Williams, Jr Ashington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Fairfax County Commission of Election W. F. Huddleson Claude E. Wiley W. F.huddleson George K. Pickett Nathan C. Davis John D. Garrett A. K. Parrish, Jr Mr. Olver Franklin Winiama, Jr J. R. Allison Wesley W. Swart Mr. Swart Providence J. H. Walker F. G Carper Mount Vernon Norman BE. Dove George R. Javina Falls Church J. H. Powell Harry Birch Draneaville John H. Wable A. B. Tucker Centerville J. N. Kineheloe A. J. Lee Charles Fuchs Tucker C. N. Jenkins Fuchs Lee

District Court News Highlights Police Court Jurisdiction

Chief Justice Covington denied a writ of prohibition to Henry M. Marks owner of Marks Hotel to bar the District police court from ruling on the validity of his liquor licenses issued by the excise board. The court upheld police court jurisdiction under the Jones-Works excise act and noted an appeal may follow. Additional items include a Georgetown area assault case against Walter G. Allen, former suspended officer. civil suits over a new primary electric battery with Engle as president. and probate actions naming administrators and executors for multiple estates.

Covington District Supreme Court James A. O'Shea Henry M. Marks Marks Tenth Strosts Thesr Police Court Exelas Board Jones-Works Excise George 3. Hagls John A. Nicol M. B. Nicol Engle American Elementary Elactile Company James W. McNeill Joseph J. Kelly Kate Murphy Edward Diveny R. Newton Donaldson Mr. Kelly

Capital Tour group seeks road upgrades into Washington

W R Lucas of Winchester urges the Washington Chamber of Commerce and the Washington Hotel Men’s Association to collaborate on road improvements from southern points. The Capital Tour Association promotes historic and natural sites to boost hotel patronage. A three member committee will report on road conditions entering the District.

Washington Chamber of Commerce W. R. Lucas Winchester Capital Tour Association Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore Washington Richmond Washington Hotel Chamber of Commerce Lucas S. A. Kimberly Charles L. Howser John

Affiliates of foreign ships filed in Milwaukee

Affidavits of ownership and bills of sale for five of twelve ships to be registered in the United States have been filed with the Milwaukee collector of customs. The transfers, funded by Hugo Stinnes, are deemed legal by the State Department. Ships listed include Lapland Barrow England Solveir Marseille Spyres Val Hanés Laura Rotterdam and Rygia Stockholm.

American Transatlantic Company Milwaukee Hugo Stinnes State Department Lapland Barrow England Solveir Marseille Spyres Val- Hanés Laura Rotterdam Rygia Stockholm Hungarlans

Births Reported In Town Records

French E and Annie L Wood announce a girl. Denney and Anna Ruth Williame welcome a baby. John and Evin Quade add a son. Grover C and Grace Naylor have a boy. Frederick W and Elizabeth Meni greet a child. Randolph A and Catherine Dewey welcome a boy. Willem C and Elisabeth Cole have a girl. Percy B and Myrtle Clayton welcome a girl. Theodore I and Elisabeth Belote announce a girl. L Grand Beon May Wire reports a boy. John H and Addie H Righter have a boy. Towle J and Helen Robinson greet a boy. Philip and Camilla Montanero celebrate a birth. Spottsmood L and Mary MewWhite report a girl. Lewin D and Juaneta Riverard welcome a girl. William K and Jesse Cooper have a girl. George A and Catherine Butler announce a girl. Willam and Lucy Frazier greet a girl. Oscar and Ethel Johnson report a girl. Zoula and Alice Redmon announce a girl.

French E Annie L. Wood Denney Anna Ruth Williame John Evin Quade Grover C Grace Naylor Frederick W Elizabeth Meni Randolph ‘A Catherine G. Dewey Willem C Elisabeth Cole Percy B Myrtle L. Clayton Oscar Ethel Johnson Zoula Alice Redmon

Deaths Reported in Local Hospitals and Homes

A list of deaths includes Elizabeth Marsh 74, Annie Gotwald 68 of 1506 3rd St NW, Miles Maloney 05, James D. Tolle 60 at Government Hospital for Tulane, Frank Turner 40, Richard N. Soper 4 months, Shedrach Clark 59 Hile Plains DC, Willem P. Burton unknown age 4905 Sheriff Road, YoHo H. Moore 4 months 1602 10th St NW, Florence W. Green 22, William Fortune 50 at Washington Asylum Hospital, Jennie Butler 83 at Breedmen’s Hospital, Jake For 30 at Freedmen’s Hospital, Gros 42 at Georgetown University Hospital.

Elzabeth Marsh Annie C. Gotwald St. Nw Miles Maloney James D. Tolle Government Hospital Tulane Frank Turner the New Varoum Richard N. Soper Good Hope Road Shedrach Clark Hile Plains D. C Willem P. Burton Sheriff Road Deanwood Yoho H. Moore Florence W. Green Wiliam Fortune Washington Asylum Hoapitar Jennie Butler Breedmen’s Hospital Jake Freedmen's Hospital Gros Georgetown University Hospital

Police News In Brief From Washington List of Robberies

Police reports list numerous thefts and property losses across Washington. Items stolen include tobacco, clothing, watches, jewelry, bicycles, a horse, cash, and a certified check. several incidents involve losses at beaches, stores, or from vehicles and homes.

Aolee Abe Raport R Street McCarthy Second Street Streeta Li Street John Rogers Simpli Bicycle Paul Mills First Street Seventh Q Streets Malinda Brown Eighth Street Charles Tolaon Beaton Place Northwaat Water Streets Harrison Dixon Ridge Street Court Isadore Glasser Georgia Avenue E.G. Hall Third Street M. Colt McGil Frank WN Bicore Boathouse

Army and Navy Changes of the Day

Changes in Army stations and duties include officers reassigned to Fort Yellowstone and Panama Canal Zone, medical staff movements between Walter Reed, Fort Hancock, and Fort Sam Houston, along with numerous temporary duties and leaves. Naval movements note ships at various ports and arrivals or detachments, with vessels listed and yards cited.

Banta Refrigerator Company Clearfeld White Enamel Refrigerator Company Bt. Paul Minn Russell B. Pattirson Twelfth Cavalry Yellowstone Thomas C. Austin Fort Hancock N. J Fort Jay Nelson Gaprn Fort Monro Va Henry C. Pillsbury Pillisbury Walter Reed General Hospital Howard H. Johnson Walter Reed General Hospitals PERCY M_ ASHBURN Fort Bites Tex Pirsteas Elmer & Tenney Fort To Baker Cal Frederick C. A. Kellam. Jr Sud Sohn Rhett Infantry Baraay Comon Ae Tatty Frederick Krvlam Gill California Fo Douala Aids Radi Tabop Tobyhunon Thomas J. Kirkpatrick Fort Adams BR. I Texas City Edward F. Geddings Fort Snelling Wil Fort Adaran Omar W. Pinkston Fort Oglethorpe Columbus Barracke Ohio Fort Sam Houston Harry G. Humphreys Fort Ogiethorps Jefferson Barracks Fort Mackensie Wyo James A. Wilson Fort Lincum N. Y Fort Clark James C. Maggh Fort Leavenworth Kans Louis HB. Hanson Texan City Frank W. Weed Presidio San Francisco Letterman General Hospital Samuel J. Morris Morris Fort Hunchuca Ariz Prank Griffis Fort du Pont Del Fort Mott Fort Morgan Ala Thomas H. Scott Scott George F H. McLellan Fort McDovwell Fort Tegan H. Roots Ark Robert N. Winn Fort Des Moines Iowa Fort Porter Raymond B. Metcalfe Neat Charles M. O'Connor, Sr D. C Sparta Wix David D. Hogan Ort SnalJing Wirth Benjamin M. Bailey Field Artillery Bailey Georgia Seland Tieut Harrison H. c. Richards Fourth Cavalry Aignal Corps San Diego Aignal Corps Aviation Acoe Cleveland Maxatian la Pax Denver Mazatlan Guayman Caafine New Orleans Port Washington Cavy Yard Kentucky

Naval Orders and Transfers 1915 Update

Navy and army officers receive transfers, leaves, and duties. Lieuts Smith Richardson Moors Garrisson retirements and postings. Pay director Frazer retired. Hearne Garrison mailed to Olongapo. Thorne and Whitwell detailed. Whitmore to Army Medical School. Palmer Pierce and Casad listed for movements. Royal and depot staff ordered to report for duty amid upcoming assignments.

C. B. Smith Naval Academy Annapolis W E. Richardson, Jr Tennessee C. J Moors Balch P. A H. A. Garrison Naval Hospital Philadelphia Read Frazer Navy H. Barber Vermont Navy Yard Norfolk A. G. Hearne Neavy Yard Portamouth Naval Station Olongapo Philippine Islands G. M. Adem St. Louis Portsmouth Robert W. Collins Coast Artillery Corps War Department Charles E. Tayman Infantry George Mell Weeks Ifantry George E, Thorne Quartermaster Corps George Fb, Thorne Rps Chicago Central Department Thorne Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Galveston Tex Bla

Band Concerts Today At Kandatand And Lincoln Park

United States Soldiers Home Band directed by Emil A Fenatad performs a varied program including marches overtures and chimes at Kandatand this evening at 7 30. An Enginer Band led by Frank J Walter plays at Lincoln Park with pieces ranging from On Jersey Shore to The Star Spangled Banner and selections like A Day in Venice and It s Tulip Time in Holland.

United States Kandatand Emil A. Fenatad Bartiona Johns M. Zimmermann Charles VI Michigan Berlin Enginger Lincoln Park Frank J Venice Dewan Gossolers Otlan Baint-Boone Holland Remick

Weather forecast for the District of Columbia and region

The Weather Bureau reports forecasts for DC Maryland and Virginia for Friday and Saturday with partly cloudy skies and gentle drifting winds. Rain in upper lake region and Atlantic States, cooler in upper Chlaralay and lower lake regions, warmer elsewhere, with two days of generally fair weather east of the Mississippi and higher northern temperatures. Temperature readings show midnight 76 and afternoon highs near 86 with humidity around 68 to 82 percent and 8 hours of sunshine.

U. 8 Dept. of Agriculture Washington D. C District of Columbia Maryland Virginia Upper Lake Atlantic States Rocky Mountain Texas Chlaralay Lower Lake Region Middle Atlantic Middle Plateau Southwest Pacific States Ohio Valley Ikire Northwest South Atlantic States Mississippi River

License to Marry Shows Varied Couples Across States

The record lists multiple intended marriages including Alexander W Williams and Florence H Light with Rev Richard P Williams officiating, plus several other couples from York Mount Wolf Philadelphia and beyond. Details include ages from 22 to 60 and various officiants such as Rev Charles E Fultz Rev L Morgan Chambers and Rev G Silverstone.

Alexander W. Williams Florence H. Light Richard P. Wiliams N.welty York Wthel M. Brechar Mount Wolf Charles E. Fultz David Scholl Florence H. Strausser Philadelphia L. Morgan Chambers Harry Levine Dora Berman

City Bulletin Seafaring Grocery Advertises Local Deals

Seams Tinned Fish priced at 25 cents and choice white potatoes for 12½ cents per bag. Offers include 10 lb granulated sugar 58 cents, extra small sifted peanut butter, EdeIi peas, canned sardines 25 cents, pure lard 9½ pounds, butter, flour, syrup and evaporated peaches. Ocean of seafood items at Baltimore Oyster and Wish Depot near wholesale. Phone N.96, 843 P Street N.W. Open to 10:30 p.m. Chas. Chaplin daily. Vi Virginia address at 608 Sth St.

East California M Street LN. W J. T. D. Pyles Baltimore Wish Depot N. W Chaplin Daily Virginia Sth Galen Hall Atlantic City N. 3 F.L. Young Elberon and Firepeaos Annex Tennesee Avenue Rear Beach B. B. Ludy Willard New York Ave Ocean View Jyzz

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