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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1913
Page
2
Astral Forecast Warns of Wealth, Health Strains for 1913
The August 8 1913 astrology note warns that Saturn's influence may spark bank losses and financial anxiety for millionaires and wealthy individuals. It predicts domestic stress, health cautions, and employee vigilance, while children born under Leo may face many vicissitudes yet show wit and sensitivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhe McClure
NOALCO Nonintoxicating Beer Featured In City Shorts
CITY BULLETINS advertise NOALCO a nonintoxicating malt beer with beer like snap and flavor. Sales channels include soft drink dealers grocers and fruit stands. Also listed are local goods and services from The J T D Pyles Stores featuring ice cream and stage theater ads with Lincoln phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln W
Washington Brewery Company
J.T. D. Pyles
Salute at Camp Ordway Welcomes Commissioners
Camp Ordway at Bolivar Heights West Virginia hosts District commissioners arriving amid a parade and review by Gen Harries and staff. Maj Neumeyer receives a two year service medal as soldiers perform maneuvers in battalions and a signal corps capture Harpers Ferry in a mock campaign. Private Pissaralle and Garrison suffer injuries and are treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordway
Bolivar
Heights
W. Va
Harries
Layton R. Ginn
Treasury Department
Tours
Maj. Herron
Edwin H. Neumeyer
Maj
Neumeyer
National Guard
W. Pissaralle
First Infantry
W. Fennell
Maj. Cook
Harrpers Ferry
Herron
Washington
Cook
Roth Garrison
Red’ Cross
Durand
Signal Corps
Maryland
West Virginia
Harpers Ferry
Fassett
Terry
George M. Landis
R. M. MacLennan
S. E. Crandall
Will Direct Coal Inquiry In Reading Case
Frederic R B Coudert, a New York attorney, has been retained as a special assistant attorney general to lead the Justice Department investigation of the hard coal trust. The first suit targets the Reading Company. Attorney General McReynolds announced the development yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Coudert
McReynolds
Reading
Frederic R B. Coudert
New York
Department of Justice
Hard
Assignment of Teachers and Local Notices
Alexandria Board of Education prepares for school opening on Sept 8 with permits for white and black children on Sept 1 2 3 and 4 5. The lengthy teacher assignments list principals Conrad Johnson W N Fisher Rozier Lyles John F Parker and others across grades with numerous staff names. Also bank stock subscriptions and charter plans for Alexandria saving bank and Fairfax bord issue talks plus a Mount Vernon fire department chief to announce assistants and a Rosemont lawn fete and a Del Ray veteran obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Theodore
Ficklin
Kroes Ficken
Misa Trearl L. Hoffman
Lee
Miss Payne
Ruble I. Broadus
Fannie Smith
Elizabeth King
Elizabeth Grehen
Kathleen Watson
Orewe Bruce
Nettie A. Payne
Catherine Johnson
Julia Demaine
Nannie Davis
Susan Fawcett
Washington
W. N. Fisher
M. An-gela Nevitt
Anna Summers
Thomas A. Hulfish
Rosemont
Citizens’ Association
Hia
Fete
Ferry Project Aims to Link Anacostia to Nearby Towns
A meeting at 314 Pennsylvania Avenue SE discussed launching a ferry service across the Anacostia River from South Capitol Street foot to a road-connected point near Hillsdale Barry Farm Giesboro and other nearby areas. Promoters say the ferry would cover about three miles and provide a direct route to Fort Foote Fort Washington Indiana Head proving grounds Blue Plains asylum and other sites currently reached by a circuitous route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacostia River
South Capitol Street
Hillsdale
Barry Farm
Giesboro
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Foote
Fort Washington
Indiana Head Proving Grounds
Blue Plains Asylum
Telecom Carriers Ordered to File ICC Statements
The Interstate Commerce Commission requires all common carrier telephone companies to submit organization equipment and operations statements by October 1. As feasible, the commission will start public hearings nationwide on rates and operating methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boon
Argentine beef arrives in Washington amid tariff and route changes
Washington received its first consignment of Argentine beef totaling 900000 pounds. Officials say a tariff shift and a direct shipping route could lift price advantages from about 1 cent to at least 4 cents per pound, boosting supply to ease living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Argentine Republic
L. Hoover
J. B. Denham
Pan-American Union
Buenos Aires
Philadelphia
White Star Line
Liverpool
New York
Messrs
Hoover & Tenham
B Ig
Model City Plan Promoted By President Wilson
Commissioners plan a systematic study of the Mitchel model city proposal for Washington DC to cut municipal waste by up to 25 percent. The plan, favored by President Wilson, aims to place Washington as a national model for efficient government inspired by Germany’s municipal methods and private enterprise practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Purvey Mitchel
District of Columbia
Mitchel
Camp Ordway
Mr. Mitchel
White House
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
John Purroy Mitchel
Washington
United States
America
Germany
New York
Philadelphia
Petition Seeks Sanity Inquisition for Mrs Rixford
George E. Little files in the District Supreme Court a writ of inquiry into the sanity of Caroline L. Rixford. He alleges she is confined in the Government Hospital for the Insane, aged 63, a pauper with significant means, and that her confinement lacks legal authority. The petition asks a jury to determine soundness of mind and, if needed, appoint a committee to manage her affairs and person, with the hearing set for next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Rixford
G. EB. Little
George E. Little
Supreme Court of the District
Caroline L. Rixford
Mr. Little
Wilton J. Lambert
D. W. Baker
R. H. Yeatman
Rixford
Barrs Locomotives in D C
Representative Charles M Thomson of Illinois a Progressive calls for keeping Washington buildings white and beautiful by banning locomotive smoke He introduced a bill to compel every railroad to electrify within 2 miles of the city The measure was referred to the District committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Thomson
Illinois
Publc
Washington
A S Michener Drowned in Seattle
Word reached Washington yesterday of the accidental drowning of A S Michener in Seattle Washington. The body is expected to arrive here today and funeral services will be held at 330 from the Church of the Covenant. He was a Georgetown University Law School graduate and a member of the District bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seattle
Wash
A. S. Michener
Church of the Covenant
Georgetown University School ,of Law
District Bar
March Anchors Aweigh to Ballet Themed Recital Mix
Program lists pieces including Tschaikowsky Reverie Interrompur and Suite Tha Swan Lake. Also featured are Danse of the Swanz, Hungarian Dance Waltz The Debutante Suntelmann Grand scenes from Thais Maraenet Mueit de Ballet and Rubinstein Lichtertang der Braetzte von Kaschmir in Bajaderetanz No 2 with The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmermann Qvertore
Tschaikowsky
Interrompur
Tschaikow
Thea
Suntelmann
Maraenet Mueit de Ballet
the Feramors
Rubinstein
Lichtertang der
ASE TO POSE WITH WILSON IN DC TRIP
Washington bound ranchmen George W. Beck C Beck BR G Rayne and J B Ransome began a nine thousand mile cross country tour May 1 1912 in Olympia Washington They plan to visit all state capitals and the national capital with hopes of having their photographs taken with the President They have dined with sixteen governors and will lecture at the Panama Pacific Exposition. The party averages 22 miles daily and will travel to Annapolis next after arriving from Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Beck
C. Beck
BR. G. Rayne
J. B. Ransome
Washington
National Capital
Union
National
Olympia
Wash
San Francisco
J. H. Davis
Wesley TL. Jones
Washi
Richmond
Annapolis
Tennessee
George
Maj Ray to appeal ruling in Ray promotion case
Maj Beecher B Ray of Chicago plans an appeal after Judge Barnard dismissed his injunction suit in the District Supreme Court seeking deputy quartermaster general rank of lieutenant colonel by seniority. Ray’s lawyers say they will press to the District Court of Appeals and, if needed, to the U S Supreme Court. They argue the War Secretary would commit an illegal act by certifying a name other than Ray. Justice Barnard noted Congress has not fixed the Secretary’s certification to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerterday
Justice Barnard
District Supreme Court
Maj
Beecher B. Ray
Chicago
United States Army
Stephen Dey
Rufus Day
District Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Ray
Secretary of War
Wilson
Maj. Ray
Congress
Outing to Harpers Ferry Guests Arrive by Train
The Federation of State Societies of DC will visit Harpers Ferry with the California State Association. The 8 a.m. Union Station train carries John F. Baker and Thomas H. Sisson who will speak. A. J. Boyer will recount Bear Flag rise under Gen. Fremont in August 187. Joseph I. Keefer will present Harpers Ferry scenes. The group will tour the District militia camp on Bolivar Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of State Societies
District of Columbia
California State Association
Harpers Ferry
Union Station
John FE. Baker
California
Thomas H. Sisson
Mississippi
A. J. Boyer
California Society
Fremont
Joseph I. Keefer
Bolivar Heights
Bankers at a barbecue at Herndon Virginia
Officers and directors of the Federal National Bank, guests of attorney J. J. Darlington, will attend a barbecue at his country home in Herndon, Virginia this afternoon. Invitations extend to other local bankers. A special train will depart from Thirty-sixth and M streets NW at 1:45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal National Bank
J. J. Darlington
Darlington
Herndon
Thirty-sixth and
M Streets
Capt Cunningham Dies of Heart Trouble at Walter Reed
Capt Mack EK Cunningham a retired army officer died yesterday at Walter Reed Hospital from heart trouble. Born in Pennsylvania in 1870s he moved to Washington after retirement living at 2019 Nineteenth Street. Survived by his wife daughter of D F Fealy and three sons. The same day Charles W Hancock a Treasury employee died, funeral set for 2 PM at Park Road home under Grand Lodge F A A M with Jermaine acting grand master and interment in Rock Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack. EK. Cunningham
Walter Reed Hospital
Hosipital
Capt. Cunningham
Pennsylvania
Washington
Nineteenth Street
D. EF. Fealy
Charles W. Hancock
The
Treasury
Park Road
Grand Lodge
F. A.A
William W. Jermaine
Rock Creek Cemetery
Excursions Bring Steamer to Colonial Beach Fun Scene
Hundreds of Washingtonians seek rest as Colonial Beach buzzes this summer. The steamer St Johns departs at 2 30 this afternoon from Seventh Street for Colonial Beach. Dancing, bathing, and amusements fill evenings at the Potomac shore, Chevy Chase Lake, and the nearby attractions with rides, bowling, and boating offered nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Colonial Beach
Potomac
St. Jesus
Seventh Street
Colona Beach
Chevy Chase Lake
City Traction Lines
Chevy Chace Lake
Sunday Services at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant and Washington Temple
Sunday services announced for the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant located on client avenue with morning and evening gatherings led by Rev Bernard Brasiamp and others. Musical service planned at 7 45 pm featuring Mrs Ethel Hy Gawler and Prof NeoF Smith. Washington Temple Congregation hosts Sunday lectures at 1 pm with Georer Raymond preaching on The Branch the Vine the Pine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF the Covenant
Tharles Wolh
Bernard Brasiamp
Harry 'Daremoe
Peck Chanel
Heenard Braskamp
Lamont Wert
Th Presidente
Ternmard Frasain
Ethel Hy Gawler
Neof Smith
Aleta
Nornetie
Marina Tard
Christian
Hof Pom Rests
Ermou
Washington Temple
Tample
New York Avenue
Thirteenth Erect
Poser
Georer
Raymond
New York
Great Falls Camp Meeting Opens Tomorrow
Great Falls hosts a week long camp meeting starting tomorrow Sunday August 10 with services led by Christian workers and temperance day activities. The event runs August 27 to September 1 at the AURUS S it Bibliatinsture location with travel by car from 36th Street and Fa ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Montin
Kargr
Christian Workers
Auruss IT
Dancing Pleases Children at Grover Cleveland School Show
At Grover Cleveland School on Northwest To and Eighth streets last night, eight older students danced as the Virginia creel act delighted the children. Performers included Hianehe Shepard Rosie Hene Gladys Brittain Gold Marten avid Milne John Morris Hen Smaller and Martin Brown with additional numbers by Pr Hie Mildred M Teod Anni Teannie Katik Verhert GriMich May Fivider Joto Pred eriveks Walter Stewart Raymond Steck ov Miss dna Wh Miss Hin Ui man and Miss tect Bo Norton led by Miss Fratess Fl Fairley principal and Mrs Moward Beall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland School
Meentor
Eighth Street Northwest
Virginia Creel
Bers
Siris
Hianehe Shepard
Rosie Hene
Gladys Brittain
Gold Marten
Avid Milne
John Morris
Hen Smaller
Martin Brown
Pr Hie
Mildred M Teod
Anni Teannie Katik
Verhert GriMich
May Fivider
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Seventh St
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S. E. Corner
Ninth and
D St
Saturn
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
Mercury
T Randle Highlands
City Bulletins
CF St. Mew
Linc
Tyree
Stag Hotel
Gen. Harries
Bank
Alexandria-Wairfax Saving Bank
Slaymaker-Schneider Corporation
Fire Department For
Good Roads Meeting
Pitta
Mount Vernon
Fairfax County
Independent
Fairfax Mutual Fire Insurance Company
J. B
JT. Thornton
Circuit Court
Joseph Rumsey
del Ray
Alexandria County
Culpeper
Rumsey
Col
John 8. Mosby
Argentina
U. S
D. C
Thomson Bill
United States Marine Band
William H. Santiclmann
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Boston
Ase
Supreme Court
California Association
Federal National
M. K. Cunningham
U. S. Army
C. W. Hancock
WM. Hahn & Co’s
N. W
Pa. Ave
Pa. Ave. S. E
Post
Pennsylvania Railroad
Asheville, N. C
VIA
Southern Railway
Asheville
S. Brown
Nyv
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
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Tharp
Berkeley Rye Sit
Washington Schools
LAW School
Southern
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Street
Steward’ Business College Brentanc
13Th & F Ste. Bend
Emerson Institute
Peabody Conservatory of Music
Ipomas
Charlotte Hall
St. Mary's County
Cool Springs
G. Thomas
Mercersburg Academy For
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Wm. Mann Irvine
Ph. D., LLC
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Crince Albert
Horn sAtion Gee
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