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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1914
Page
4
Unprecedented demand for Palm Beach Suits has disrupted Woolens sales causing a surplus. Saks-made suits in soft roll and conservative cuts, plain and fancy, available in all sizes. Not only from regular stock.
Washingtons business district shows stark change as new parking rules take effect with a double line of cars along Vermont Avenue between H and I streets. No arrests yet, but friction rises as owners object to restricted spaces and police distribute updated regulations. Major Sylvester notes most owners have begun conforming with new lighting standards.
Frank Whitney a 26 year old Black man from 1817 Lea Street Northwest was thrown from a rear wheel while riding at home. He arrived at Emergency Hospital by street car with a dislocated shoulder and the injury was set at the hospital.
Suburban road work costing 142 500 under the current District appropriation bill will begin after bids are opened for cement macadam and gravel pavement August 3. Cement work partly funded by property owners under the Borland amendment. none for macadam and gravel. Roads to be improved include cement avenues and streets in northwest and northeast sections, macadam routes around Warder and Howard streets, and several other east and southeast streets and places.
Census bureau figures show Washington DC has the lowest per capita indebtedness among cities of its size, at 24.09, while Cincinnati tops the list at 198.18. The bulletin notes debt overall rising, with municipal debt higher than national debt, and classed cities compiled by population. An International Home Education Congress scheduled in Philadelphia has been postponed by the central committee.
A Chicago report claims German and Irish circles share sympathy for Ireland’s independence, with talks of aiding an Irish alliance with Germany if England resists Home Rule. The piece notes a covert Irish-German entente and lists German Red Cross fund solicitors connected to Irish and German circles.
Postmaster General Burleson orders postmasters to host parcel post exhibits nationwide this fall. The displays target farmers, illustrating the benefits of parcel post and expanding service awareness across the country.
Supreme Court and Equity Court proceedings list numerous dockets with names such as Walker, Garret, Rosenborg, Laurel Building Association, and Igishart. Orders include publication, continuances, strikes, and discharges. Bankruptcy, probate, and guardianship actions appear alongside creditor and property matters with varied attorneys and dates.
A run of real estate transfers lists grants and deeds in multiple DC areas including Northweet Nelson Release to Frances M Boss parcel in Grant Place, Ingleside transfers to William Mahony and Elion Mahony, Hayes to Quondet in Barr Mount Heights, and numerous other parcels. Notable entries include Mount Pleasant, Marshall, and Washington Highlands transfers with sums noted, trustee allocations, and lot and square designations. Names include Frances M Boss, William Mahony, Elion Mahony, Florence D McAullife, James W Abel, and Joseph Austrich among others. Prices listed range up to 52,000 with many $10 entries as recording fees or placeholders.
A cluttered list of deeds of trust securing various loans by multiple parties across Ingleside Fairmont Heights Linwood Heights and Square areas. Notable entries include $3 250 secured by Georgy J. Barger and $2 764 44 for Jules Moreman with 6 percent interest, plus several trusts for Perpetual Building Association and related heirs, spanning terms from months to years.
Maj. H. G. Bishop of the Fifth Field Artillery US Army writes The Elements of Field Artillery. He notes the current field gun is a product of the last fifteen years, radically different from earlier designs, changing its tactical use. He cites Balkan War trials as limited but stresses widespread misperceptions among officers.
The United States now handles the Uptomatic interests of Russia along with other belligerent European powers except Servia and Montenegro. Russia’s treaty was denounced in 1911 and no replacement treaty has been negotiated, making the arrangement notable due to the lack of formal relations.
Stanley White, 53, of 519 Sixth Street NW, cited injuries to head and face after a motorcycle collision near Seventh and H Streets NW. Walter L. Brown reported a theft of $13 from a savings bank in his room. Theodore Lee, 3, living at 616 Eighth Street SW, reportedly fell from a ladder at Columbia Hospital, fracturing his left arm. Everett D. Green, 28, of 1516 Ninth Street NW, sustained a badly bruised face after being thrown from a horse near 134% D Street SW. He was taken to Emergency Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital for treatment.
Fire report lists multiple incidents from early morning to evening. A stable at 1413 First Street NW owned by Joseph Bumheimer sustained $20 damage with unknown cause. 1401 Olive Street NE owned by Mrs Frank Hesslon had $25 damage from a gasoline stove. 1102 Eighteenth Street NW owned by Sarah Carter had no damage from a defective gas jet. a dump fire behind 1317 Tenth Street NE was reported. Judge Mullowny returned from vacation. Judge Aukam to preside in Municipal Court.
A list of marriage licenses and unions including pairs such as Walter J. Simons with Helen F. White, Charles W. Thorn with Cora M. Willingham, and Madeline J. Ennis with George F. OMadhey, across towns in Virginia and Maryland, noting Reverends aiding ceremonies and couples from Alexandria Richmond Baltimore and beyond.
A list of deaths appears including Giovant B. Rato age 77 at 2036 O Street and Kathrine K Conk age 8, with other entries for Mary M. Toesper 8, Herman Page 1, George W. Ewin 5, Fannie F. Holland 72, Patrick Farquhar 5, Theodore A. R. Tal 4, Julia Crompton 74, Louisa Broadus 60, and Dora Crawford 81 among several from Children’s Hospital and Freedmen’s Hospital. Additional entries mention Providence Hospital and Washington Asylum Hospital with various ages and addresses. The scattered OCR line shows numerous transcription errors and garbled hospital names but centers on civilian deaths and ages.
Birth notices list several newborns including a boy to Alva Ko and Frances F. Porter, a girl to Luther F Lunceford and Madge J. Lunceford, a girl to Gouned Wildersleiner and Margaret Wildersleiner, a boy to David K Doyle and Zory Doyle, and a boy to Charias C Currie Colvin. Multiple couples credited with newborns appear across Maynetty Hughes, Aqua Kamp, Hazel Hughes, and others.
A local band concert is scheduled for this evening at 72 o'clock in McMillan Park. The program features a mix of overtures and waltzes including Grand Izzo Overture Joan of Arc Vardi Selection The Battered Bride and other pieces such as Smetana Song for Cornet A Perfect Day and Firefianced Bel Humoresque alongside reminiscences of Scotland Godfrey Waltz and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm themed numbers, with Lee Lear Medley and The Star Spangled Banner.
City bulletins list flower shop ads and notices. Shaffer's New Flower Store at 10th Avenue offers arrangements and gardening items. A fountain pen shop at 141 Pa. Ave. promotes writing supplies and tickets for events at nearby theaters.
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