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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1916

Page

2

Delays Bread Law Bill In House Committees

The House Ways and Means Committee postponed action on the Rainey bill to repeal duties on mixed flour after defeating a motion to delay. Rainey cited the national bakers convention call in Salt Lake City for a 19 cent bread price and alleged bread trusts exist in the United States. He argued Spanish war tax removal on mixed flour would lower bread costs.

House Ways and Means Rainey Representative Rainey Bakers’ Convention Salt Lake City United States

Southern cities seek farm loan banks under new rural credits law

Nineteen Southern cities have applied for farm loan banks under the new rural credits law. Arguments on all applications will be heard during the forthcoming trip of the farm loan board over the country. Applications on file yesterday include Jacksonville, Montgomery, Dallas, Tampa, Birmingham, Houston, Waco, Knoxville, Macon, Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Rome, Charlotte, Austin, Columbus, Ga, Columbus, Miss, and Fort Worth.

Farm Loan Board Jacksonville Montgomery Dallas Tampa Hirmingham Houston Waco Knoxville Macon Memphi Nashville New Orleans Oklahoma City Rome Charlotte Austin Columbu Gay Columbus Miss Fort

Licensed to Marry Names and Ages in Plainva Virginia

A list of marriage licenses includes Silas E. Dennis 22 and Madie V. Gray 18 of Plalna Va. The Rev. H. T. Stevenson. Archibald F. Hoberta 84 and Kate R. Han wall 40. The Rev. L. M. Thompson. George Hambacker 35 and Elisabeth M. Pow ere 22. The Rev. L. M. Chambers. William J. Kimball 21 and Gretchen B. Smith 20. The Rev. J. F. Mackin. James W. Brogden 39 and Blanche B. White 33. The Rev. C.D. Weeden. Walter F. Grouch 44 and Tha K. Hart 18. The Rev. J. F. Mackin.

Silas E. Dennis Madie V. Gray Plalna William Harris Archibald F. Hoberta Kate R. Hanwall H. T. Stevenson Edward Duvall Marle A. Nufer L. M. Thompson George Hambacker Elisabeth M. Powere L. M. Chambers William J. Kimball Gretchen B. Smith J. F. Mackin James W. Brogden Blanche B. White C.D. Weeden Walter F. Grouch Tha K. Hart

Death notices list diverse residents and ages in local area

Death notices report numerous individuals with ages and last known addresses including Alice E. Orepada 42 at 216 11th nt re Sarah J. Settles 74 at 618 18th st nw Esther Denison 40 at Garfield Hospital William F Zanner BA at 228 Fat ne Annie M Corrides 48 at 18 Hi nt ne Robert Given 8K at Washington Asylum Hospital Beatrice Chapman 80 at 1014 N H ave Adreda Steen 15 at 1% T at aw Henry Jackson 45 at 61 Reevescourt Russell BR Smith 1 at 108 22a Ut aw Della Barnes 47 at B £ 12 Feston at ne Lucy Pratt months 408 4th st se Francis Short 1 month 300 Sth st ne plus a local ad for Guten Beautiful Flowers at 1214 F st nw encouraging home-grown specimens.

Alice E. Orepada Sarah J. Settles Esther Denison Garfield Hospita William F. Zanner Annie M. Corrides Robert Given Washington Asylum Hospital Beatrice Chapman N. H. Ave Adreda Steen Henry Jackson Reevescourt Russell BR. Smith Della Barnes Feston Lucy Pratt 4Th St Francis Short

District Court News From Yesterday in the District Supreme Court

A police court clash over Henry G. Southwick of Southwick Shops led to a plea of not guilty and a request for a jury trial. Attorneys sought delays while the judge set a later date if a certificate of unavailability was provided. Separate probate actions involved Louis Brandt’s will caveat and a contested will attack by Sophie Hobey, with new issues framed by the court. Additional cases include injuries from a street car collision, a running board fall from a car, a truck accident, and petitions for executorship and administration in multiple estates.

Henry G. Southwick Southwick Shops, Inc Southwick H. C. Acker Counacl Frank Smith Todd Mulloway Acker Julia Brandt District Supreme Court Louis Brandt Sophie Hobey Washington Utilities Company Antonio Mercurio Mercurio Daniel W. Baker Harry A. Grout E. Graham Sandifer Capital Traction Company Pennsylvania Avenue Fifth Street Lev H. David Bis Bessie Holland John W. Gregg Daitryman Eighth Ninth Streets Temper & Gusack Witch and Letters Silas Pool Hendersonville N. C American Securit and Trust Company Bradentown Fla Florida Massachusetts Wendall P. Stafford Claudia BE. Schanck Nora Hoegalsbergar Wast Roxbury Mas

City Briefs on Public Utilities Bill and Meetings

An adverse report on Senator Martins bill to remove the Washington and Virginia Railway Company from the public utilities commission jurisdiction raises fears of legal exemptions. Also noted are a Women’s National Republican Club meeting at the Willard and the National Negro Christian Congress endorsing BE Hughes for the Presidency, with officers elected and sermons given. Troop No. 1 of Boy Scouts, Bridge Town, returned home aboard the Achoonet Walter Johnson after a multi‑day visit. The House post office committee approved Representative Harrisons resolution to issue a special stamp for the Gulfport exposition centenary.

Martin Virginia Washington and Virginia Railway Company Public Artisties Commission Washington Twelfth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Washington Utilities Company Public Utilities Act Commission National Negro Christian Congress Cosmopolitan Baptist Church N Street Northwest Indorsingaries Hughes United States Simon P. W. Drew District of Columbia W. H. V. B. Weary Lor West Virginia W. R. Winston J. J. Biggs St. Louis George W. Thoms North Carolina Leroy Frazier T. D Richmond James L. Garfields Alexandria Memorial Baptist Church Boy Scouts Bridgetown N. J Walter Johnson Potomac River Chesapeake Bay Delaware River House Post Office Harrison Missisaippi Uniop

Weather Summary and Tide Table for District Area

U.S. Weather Bureau forecast for the District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia. Showers possible in the Ohio valley and middle Atlantic states with temperatures near seasonal average. readings show highs around 82 and lows near 61, humidity ~58 percent. Potomac River clear and Shenandoah slightly muddy at Harpers Ferry, Aug 15.

U.S Middle Mississippi Ohio Minsouri Valley North Dakota Ohio Valley Middle Atlantic States

Movements of Naval Vessels and Arrivals Listed

Movements of vessels include Sasted Brutus from Muabsanillo to La Paz and others such as Cassin Congyngham Oklahoma Pennsylvania and Fucker to s Celtic from Guantanamo for Pert an Prince Flueser New York yard for Smythtown Ras Glacier from ier for Manzanilla Kearsarge from Portland for Horton Louisiana from Baltimore for Norfolk Montana from Boston for Newport Neptune from Puerto Plata for Santo Domingo City New Orleans from Seattle for Astoria Virginia from Boston for Newport Lonietana from Baltimore New Orleans at several ports including Nagasaki Boston Milwauker Acapulco Gloucester Brooklyn Isla de Luzon Green Bay Lebanon Newport Lonietana Baltimore New Orleans Regttle San Diego Adcannies Vickybore San Franciero Webnet Indian femd Wahneta Washington Wheeling Vera Cros Winktew New York yard. Arrival notes mention Ajax at Nagasaki Dupont and Wainwright at Boston Fasex at Milwauker Ginner at Acapulco Gloucester at Brooklyn and others.

Sasted Brutus Muabsanillo la Paz Cassin Congyngham Oklahoma Pennsylvania S¢ Celtic Guantanamo Prince Flueser New York Smythtown Glacier Ier Manzanilla Kearsarge Portland Horton Bonton Newport Ajax Nagasaki Dupont and Wainwright Boston Fasex Milwauker Ginner Acapulco Gloucester Brooklyn Isla de Luzon Green Bay Wis Lebanon Lonietana Baltimore New Orleans Regttle San Diego Adcannies Vickybore San Franciero Webnet Indian Femd

Equity suits and estate actions listed in D C court records

A DC Supreme Court District docket enumerates multiple equity matters, probate filings, bankruptcy, and civil actions. It notes pendens releases, fee arrangements, and various attorney assignments across numerous parcels, trusts, and estates with dates and bond details, including notable cases on title, probate, and damages.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Dyar Ve. Dyar Fytare Robinson White Charles G. Alten B.A. Ford Pickfords Wetsate Plaintift BR. Preston Shealey Mou. Colert Warren Ve. Warren Plainiif MH. Ol. Tignor C. V. Meehan F. Brylawski Pagt Page Pisintig BD. Smith H. F. Kennedy D. FE. Clarke Merteyson White Cross Milk Company Bates Warren W. OH. Shores Douglas. Ruffin

Deeds of Trust Listings for Various Squares and Lots

Deeds of trust detail multiple mortgage securings across numerous squares and streets. Notable parties include William T. Cooper, B Francis Saul, James F. Shea, Charles Kindle, Ernest Schmidt, George Emmaerich, Joseph L. Baroard, Edgar P. Burtt, Lon G. Hantla, Wilton Lambert, C. H. Pope, James Lindsay, Harry Kite, and others. Amounts range from 300 to 4,000 with terms from 2 to 3 years at 6 to 8 percent. properties include lots and blocks in squares and areas such as Petworth and Pleasant Plains.

Chevy Chase Heights Chevy Chase Land Company Paul Wnilaney Cora Mf. Wetzel Easare Morris Etamp Kenilworte Florace Graham Annie M. McGinnix Ella Toopk Amy E. Cofman Orestes W. Miller W. Miller Ta Inx KF. Miller Howard BR. Biller Block St Spindel Ruseell Mikenctl Fot Nyusre Rigthth Street Linkinn Aster Lot Vere Highview A. Cavanagh Wade H Helle & Elgin Ori Fairmont Aeiguts -Robinson White Frank D. Rolot Tau G. Hankie D. Streae Harry A. Kite James ©. Lindsay Third Street Charien J. Worthington Wiliam P. Springer Clement H. Brooke, Jr Io Same Tennesse Avenue William Murphy George M. Cook Catan Nortreet Adel Sameba Mansour Hl Samaba Oncar Brothers, Jr Thomen J. O'Brien George W. Barnes Wiliam _T. Cooper et ax B. Francis Saul James F. Shea Home Savingn Bank Charles H. Kindle Ernest L. Schmidt George M. Emmaerich German-American Building Association Joseph L. Baroard Milburn J. Nonohoe G. Perry McGlue Indeon T. Cull Judson T. Cull, Jr Edward T. Tripp Square Venige AM Cock Et Ux Horatio SN Tanita John TY. Coughlan Willam Murphy Petworth Winfeld Preston Louth R. Peak and Watson &. Clark M. M. Sarr Nme Harry A Kite Francie Alaul Jacoby Cure Thomas Allen Sarma Pleasant Plats A. Mackintosh Walter J. Marlow, Jr Hares Welch Lena Belen Lockwood Jense F. Bagcett Washington Loan and Trust Company Equitable Cooperative Hyliding Association T. Devan Morarty Francis Kaul J. Wriley Jacobe Thomas Fi. Allen Willam FE. Shannon Charles M. Wallineford Middaugh & Shannon August W. Nelson Arthur Cart Marvin A. Custis

Army and Navy Changes of Day at Eagle Pass and Forts

Military orders detail examining board assignments at Eagle Pass Texas and transfers for examination to field artillery. Several officers report for temporary duty in Southern and other departments, with moves to Forts Crockett Brady Mackenzie and Leavenworth, and welcomes for the next first year mounted service class at Fort Miles Kansas.

Albert R. Goodman Cal Renerte Corps Nelson Gapen Medtcxl . Corp Sanford H. Wadhams Medical Corps William C. Harrison Coast Artillery Samuel D. Sturgis Field Artillery Eagle Pana Tex Manus McClonkey Third Field Artilery Richard HU McMaster Fourth Field Artillery Mervyn C. Buckex Coast Artillery Corps Mervyn C. Buckey Edward A Henry Greenleaf Fort Brady Mich Robert HR. Grubbs Fort Mackenzie Wyo William L. Sherp Screven William Denton Fort Niagara N.Y Lesson Tarleton Fort Totten William T. Cans, Jr Fort Bayard Mex SHELLEY U_ MARIFITA Fort Crook Nebr Robert Skelton Fort Logan Colo Omar H. Quane Jefferson Barracks Thomas E. Harwood, Jr Fort Sheridan Michael A. Dailey Fort Tes Maines Towa Philip Connolly Fort du Pont Del Adna G. Wilde Fort Ward Wash John G. Ingood Fort Thomas Carl BE. Holmberg Fort Colo Johnson F. Hammont Fort Ontario Thomas B. Scott San Francisco Cal Gentral Southern Department Fort Leavenworth Kabi Roscoe C. Batson Tenth Infantry George L. R. Irwin Pouth Field Cruilers Corozal Canal Zone Percy L. Jones Wabash Ind Chicago Ill Hansford IH Threlkeld Madison Barracks Tia City Army War College Mounted Service Fort Miles Kans Thomas J Christian Robert F. Hyatt P.M. Andrews Cavairr Beronit John AL Mahenkon John P. Lucas Donaldson Serond Siath Feld Artillery George Hat Derson Twenty Sixth Infantry Yesond Dent John McD. Thompson Fifth Cavalry Robert EF. L. Michie General Staff Corps Washington, D. C Lewis C. Davidson Signi Corps Tiego Signal Corps Aviation Reboal James Hutchinson Philippine Scauts Army Huychinson John P. Icheying Sevendh Infantry Alinda National Guard Harry F. Wilson Philippine Scouts Chauncey ST. C. McNeal Eighth Cavalry St. John's College Annapolis William H. McCornack Tenth Cavalry Edward A. Mielar Third Field Artillery Fagle Pass Deld Artillery William C. Brown Cavalry Militia Bureau Hie Trent Norman J. Roots Edward A. Millar Third Eagle Pres Samuel J. Sutherland Infantry John A. Murtagh Fort Streven Fort San Heteron Tex George H. Cameron Epwin F. Harding Fort George Wright West Point N. Y United States Military Academy

Naval Orders and Judicial Nominations Reported

Navy movements list Lieut Camdr B G Bartholow to Oregon as executive officer and Lieut W A Amead detached to Oregon. Lieut A H Rice detached New Jersey to Mara Academy Annapolis Md October and Lieut Benjamin Puttos detached Machias to Naval Academy Annapolis Md September. Ensign W J Shefner detached San Diego to Raleigh. Surg A W Dunbar to Naval Academy Annapolis Md. J Surg P Kindelberger detached Naval Academy Annapolis Md to fleet surgeon Atantic fleet Chief Machinist Thomas O'Donnell detached Prometheus to navy yard Portsmouth N H. Machinist Rasmus Ivergion detached navy yard Portsmouth N H to Prometheus. Federal Judge Charles M Hough nominated by President Wilson as United States circuit judge for the Second circuit. Martin T Manton nominated as district judge for the Southern District of New York. Judge Hough now occupying the seat to which Manton was nominated

Camdr B. G. Barthalow Oregon W. A. Amead Bureau of Steam Engineering Navy Department A. H. Rice New Jersey Mara Annapolis Benjamin Puttoos Machias Naval Academy A. W. Dunbar P. Kindelberger Atantic Thomas O‘donnell Prometheus Navy Yard Portameuth Rasmis Ivergon Mavy Yard Portmouth N. H Charles M. Hough Yeterday Wil Son United States Martin T. Manton New York Hough Mr. Manton

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