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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1916

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2

Pierce Case Probe: Socialist Central Committee Backs Pierce

Julian Pierce, national Socialist Party member, spoke without permit at Eighth and Pennsylvan ia Ave. A district central committee special meeting backed his actions and urged restitution of funds for outdoor meetings. Pierce was released on $5 collateral and to appear in police court next Tuesday.

Julian Pierce Socialist Party of Eighth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Congress Aertain Secialist Central Committee E Street Pullman Central Committee Julian I Pierce Socialist Party Richman Soelgligt Maj Piman aNow Ng Pierce Pierce

Wallace Dead After Seven Years in War Dept Office

William W. Wallace aged 72 died at his home on L Street NW. He served seven years in the War Department auditors office and was active in Masonic groups. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at Genserive Chapel with burial in Congressional Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Mrs Banks Stanley Gat on Mrs Thomas on and two sons Roland and Wilbur Wallace, all of Washington.

William W. Wallace Acark Auattor War Department L Street Congressional Cemetery Wallace Neo Columbia Lodge No 3 Kallpo O 15 J Banks Stanley B Gaton Thoanson Rolard and Wilbue Walace Washington

Band Concert Today By Soldiers Home Band

Tonight at six the United States Soldiers Home Band directed by John Zimmermann performs a program including The Flying Eagle Overture Beasta Bong Ave Maria Verdi Fox Trot Pretty Baby Waltz and The Star Spangled Banner plus other pieces. The concert moves from Judiciary Park to Franklin Park for the event.

United States Soldiers Home John Zimmermann Eileen Alannah Judiciary Franklin Park

Autos Crash In Streets

Multiple traffic accidents occurred in the city yesterday with several vehicles damaged. Harold Bowline and Frank Trent were involved in separate collisions, with no injuries reported. A horse cart dash caused further damage, and several drivers including Michael Cohn Wardman and Dr E C Wilson were cited as streets collided or vehicles overturned.

Harold Bowline Kieventh H Street Seventh H Streets District Transfer Company Frank Trent First E Streets Annie Darby Twenty Ninth Street Jane Darby Trent John Harris Capital Traction Wisconsin Avenue William Wunday Dumbarton Avenue Michael Cohn Wardmans Hock Creek Park Mr Cohn EC Wilson T Street E H Snyder Sixteenth Street Fifteenth Street Rhode Island Avenue Federal Taxicab Company Ruedy Marland Avenue Fourteenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Katherina Rice California Street Northwest United States Mail

Four Caught in Explosion at Bureau of Standards

Four Bureau of Standards workers narrowly escaped injury when a ground floor explosion shattered all windows of the low temperature building. Debris and flying glass caused shock among the crew. the blast was linked to high pressure from a condenser issue. Dr Stratton commented such explosions were anticipated in temperature facilities.

Bureau of Standards Sears W Stratton Ching Bureau Covuk

Births Reported In Ancestral Families Amid Names

Birth notices list numerous infants with varied spellings and pairs, including George RK and Wattle G Wrieht announcing Arnest and Nagler. James Ho and Car ten Tillie with Leo and Lottie Leckitter. Moris and Fraleiman twins. Joseph and Friel KO Burch girl Frneat. Pease J Webb bey Marshall. Tomas Fatelle Wool at bor Jamer and Rosie Thman. John T and Magaie Smith nale and female twins Rust and Gordie Paln.

George RK Wattle Arnest Nagler James Ho Car Tillie Leo Lottie Leckitter Moris Fraleiman Joseph Friel KO Burch Pease J Webb Bey Marshall Tomas Fatelle Wool Bor Jamer Rosie John T Magaie Smith Nale Rust Gordie Paln Robert Pauline Poserbey George Marton Newnan Albert Marbry Thomas Peartlex Tessie Gerge Graet de Clarence John Annie

Death notices list diverse aged residents and relatives

Death notices report ages ranging from two months to 81 years, with names such as Sallie So Bormaghe Sr, William Wallace, Hannah Jo Ward, and Stephen Keslock. Several addresses are cited including 12th Avenue NW and Del Avenue NW. The notices reference hospitals and family connections, listing infants and adults alike from multiple local households.

Kliaavern Francis Reeder del Ave Montha Chiliro Ciaran Anow Chase L Bour Pomeroy Rd

Pitches No Hit Game in Hyattsville Victory

Bladensburg fell to Hyattsville 3 to 0 as pitcher Harttey of the winners struck out four and walked none. Blatz hit safely for Bladensburg but could not reach base in the early innings.

Bladensburg Hyattsville Titcher Harttey Yao

District Court hears multiple cases in a busy session

In a District Supreme Court session yesterday lawyers outlined actions including a personal injury suit seeking 591 damages for injuries from an elevator installation accident, a bankruptcy petition against Capitol Auto Supply and related claims totaling 123856, and a request to appoint a receiver. Witnesses testified about hospital dogs on a Sabbath and a separate alimony petition for Bain Farr.

Ackney M Mordeon Touriet Supreme Court Aga Nnt Rslovator Om Ro Bureau of Engeris Ani Dane T Wrigit Mas Claiptire District Supreme Court Joseph Ho Symona Charles Sperling Capitol Auto Supply Company Penn Ot Company Frank L Stuart Son The Auto Specialty Company of Washington John W Sherwood Sherwood Bros of Baltimore Symons Speling Yeaterday William Collite Pugh Aclarea Cofling Itmita Valice M Farr Justice Stafford Bain Farr Perry F Davis District Bunteme Court Goodman Haves Haves Fifth and D Streets Northwear J T Howard Charles W Meehan

Baltimore Holy Name parade plans announced

Spiritual directors and presidents of Holy Name societies will meet at Immaculate Conception Church to finalize arrangements for the annual Baltimore parade in October. About 6,000 local members are expected to march with John Hadley Doyle presiding.

Holy Name Societies Immaculate Concepton Church Baltimore John Hadley Doyle

Bankruptcy notices and court actions from Columbia District

A long OCR readout lists bankruptcy filings and court actions in the District of Columbia area, naming dockets, debtors and creditors, attorneys, and bond or note details. It includes references to estate administrations, notices of admin, bonds posted, and various financial actions across multiple cases.

Stafford Atnte George W Walt Msiratta Sadie Flen Barrow Funda Foua Bhuric James Harmon Athirine J Harmon J OR Snells George P Hoover Uorare I Lockwood Lockwood Atkissan Theophilus Fitzgerald Laura Tt Fitzgerald George G Shinn Butate Charlea Tulla

Parade veteran Kirk recalls Lincoln era march on Capitol

Sergt John Kirk, 71, of New Cumberland Pa, reenacted a triumphal march on Pennsylvania Avenue matching his 55 year old parade. He wore Congressional medals for gallantry and his Grand Army badge. crowds cheered as he recalled Union Army days and a review by President Lincoln in Washington streets.

John Kirk New Cumberland Pennsylvania Avenue Grand Army Pennsylvania Kirk Lincoln

Plan for New Vaudeville House in Washington

Independent vaudeville managers consider opening a Washington theater after Louise Fosse’s visit. She has taken over several properties in the Capital and plans to back a regional circuit. Backers may visit to inspect promising sites while others seek theaters in Norfolk Richmond or Baltimore.

Washington Louise Fosse Locton Fosse Middle West Norfolk Richmond Stigalo Baltimore

Southern Philatelic Association Delegates Tour Raleigh Visit Mount Vernon

Delegates to the twenty fifth annual Southern Philatelic Association convention completed business sessions at 10 am and spent yesterday afternoon and evening in sightseeing and social recreation. A breakfast and auction followed adjournment, with tours to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and a wreath-laying ceremony at Washington's tomb. Today they plan to visit the monument and view stamps at the New National Museum.

Southern Philatelic Association Raleigh Joseph Ralph Bureau Great Institution Vernon Washingtons Tomb New National Museum

Weather and sun and tide table data brief

US Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau forecast for District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia fair and warm into Friday and Saturday night tropical disturbance in Gulf of Mexico diminishing central location uncertain general midsummer heat across interior valleys and plains. Local report shows temperatures from midnight to evening with highs near 72 and lows near 60 and humidity around 86 percent in the morning.

US Dept of Agriculture Worthington District of Columbian Maryland Virginia Yucatan Channel Caribbean Sea Gulf of Mexico Gulf Tis United States Great Interior Valleys Plains States Thun Demhower Teday Mississippi Atlantic Coast

Jamaica Hit by Severe Hurricane Damages Banana Crop

American Consul Bundy in Kingston reports a severe hurricane hit Jamaica on August 15 at 6 pm causing heavy property losses and extensive damage to the banana crop with the entire crop reported down and Kingston isolated.

Jamaica Bundy Kingston

Licensed to Marry in a Fragmented Virginia Court Record

A garbled wedding-license entry lists multiple pairings and locations including Nokesville Virginia and Manasaga Virginia, with names such as John Bottoms and Flaherty A Bing ley and Meanie J Bright. The fragment cites Judge Milton Strasburger and Reverend T F McGuigan among other officials, mentioning a March date and several cities.

John Bottoms Flaherty A_ Bingley Hichmond the Ram Willem Harrin Elmer M_ Schaeffer Nokesville Avazcris West Atlanta, Ga McGuigan

City Bulletin of Crude Market Prices and Goods

City bulletin lists Balto Oyster and Fish Depot at 643 P NW with table of trout butterfish river trout crab meat and other marine and farm products. Also mentions soft and hard shelled crabs live and dressed chickens and broader wholesale prices near wholesale markets. American Theater int and ATL goods Saturday stand to gain chance to ...

Balto Oyster & Fish Depot American Theater

Real Estate Transfers in Cleveland Area Listings

Real estate transfers show numerous trustee to individual and couple deeds across Northwest and other streets. Transfers note parcels, square numbers, and modest stamps or amounts, including several between specific lots and blocks in Dahlgren, Capitol, California Street, Reno, and Fort Street districts.

Cleveland Willam Brewer Samuel Brewer Rantor Harry A Kite Benjamin L.yipond Jan M Vinend Fast Capitol Sixteenth Seventeenth Streets Harry C Birge David A G M Windigler California Street Agatha Chandler Susan Faso Kate M Fatey Parta Washington Heights Joseph D . Bujliran Joseph A. Garey Trusteen Reno Joseph Finney Jonn Petty Wiliam G Allison N Miler Strelt Vwiddaugh & Shannen Fimma Rand Arthur FE Demaray Lytle Hobert Bradbury Heogesbach

Deeds of Trusts and Securements Across Properties

A garbled record lists multiple deeds of trust and security agreements involving numerous individuals and firms. Entries mention securing sums from $2400 to $1700, with terms ranging from 2 to 3 years and semiannual or monthly payments, relating to various lots and blocks in unspecified developments.

Pension funds face deficit without new relief bill

The pension system for police and fire departments faces a probable deficit after January 1 unless Congress approves the store and firemen benefit bill. The fund, built from dog license receipts and police court fines, totals about 20000 this month and should cover needs until January. Since 1911 deficits have exceeded 40000 for police and 20000 for fire.

Congress

Xiddies Treat by Exchange at Camp Good Will

Led by President P R Pullman the Builders and Manufacturers Exchange arrived with 40 autos at Camp Good Will. They staged a water melon bombardment on the Capitals youngsters enjoying the summer outing, dispersing the camp’s group. About 50 exchange members participated, delivering a abundant fruit joy to Rock Creek Park health resort.

P R Pullman Builders and Manufacturers Exchange Camp Good Will Rock Creel Park Exchange

Watermelon Camp Ends With Feasts And Games

The event saw 60 melons in other vehicles while attendees describe the carn age as fearful. Camp authorities paused hygiene rules to allow overeating and let youngsters enjoy Air. Before the feed there were contests and a band concert. The Teed committee included Mr Pullman and Fred J White among others. Neat Saturday a Navy Yard committee will host another watermelon treat at the camp.

Pullman Fred J White Charles E Welsh J Prescott C A Langley Cripps Neat Navy Yard

Army and Navy Changes of Day Leave Orders Issued

United States Army and Navy personnel receive numerous assignments transfers and leaves of absence. Promotions and retirements are noted as officers are dispatched to Fort Leavenworth Fort Sam Houston the Presidio of Monterey Madison Barracks and other posts for temporary or new duties including medical service hospitals and engineering schools.

Abrenze Cen Gage Warren Weissheimir Seventeenth Infantry John Alfigh Madison Barracks Fort Leavenworth Army Service Schools Herbfrt Croaby Kans Army Service Robert Noble Medical Corps Philadelphia Kiree JAMES @ CORBETT Medial Reserve ‘Corpx Medical Reserve Corpe Jacor Galbraith WU Oretired Southern Department George MW Wflls USA Benjamin Harrison Medical Reserve Corps United States Fort Sam Houston Tex Karam L. van Meter Walter Ortfndore Harold Spilman Mauricf Ll Lam J Fritzneim Bimndir Parker Infantry Lucius Hopwood Meieal Corps Twelfth Cavalry Wil Simon M Lutz Thirteenth Cavalry Coast Artillery Corps General Hospital Fort Hazard N Mex - Chaplal WATT LSD Lut Lloyd Ouvfr Snider Infantry Bingham School Asheville Woc William VY Carteh Bingham Asheville N Richard G Marshall Tt P Teave Alwene Ogales Hmachien Cory S Mark Brookf Udenn Corpa Engineera Aval Philippire Manila James Firat Regiment of Engineers San Bra Philippines Lawton Temperere Dary Signal Corps Aml Joseph ¢ Morrow Jr Sis Fourth Infantry Texas Fredfric Whitlfy Corps of Tire Jr Firth Cavalry Frederick RB Dowsneng Additioon Massachusetts Institute of Technology Busker Thirl Field Artillery Scond Boydfn B. Rparkfs National Guant Archibald Campbisll Perteuitg We Coast Artillery Fort Monroe Packard Motor Company Detroit Allin Chalmers Manufacturing Milwaukes Win Wextinghouse Fleckis and Manufacturing Company Pittsburgh Pa Gofin Orfineny Sixth Cavalry Tieit Farry Chamatatis Richari H Fifth Field Artillery Riley Kansant Mounted Service Aigustine Hoffman Fran Organized Militia of Montana Montana National Guant Henry Herraickx Teaverworth Kane Fort Jey NY Atlatic Kirwin T Smith Kipwis Allnutt Tran Anton K United State Cagnati Nope Cape Christye Riley Kane Mantel Firat Liewt Tone Lapr United States Army Uc Une

Naval Orders Tieat JB WOOP to Temporary Duty

Naval dispatch lists assignments and detachments including Tieat JB WOOP to temporary duty on receiving ship at Puget Sound Seattle Wash Sept. 10. Mentions Machiniet Fo W Andrews detached Sams C to temporary duty on receiving ship at San Francisco Cal. Salted Brutus from Ta Pax for San Diego, and multiple entries with ship names and destinations such as Fort Worth New Lewhers Tom and Mog oat 1 MM Street.

Tieat Eat Puget Wash Thief Machiniet Fo Andrews San Francisee Cal San Diego MrDougal Fran Weapee Owe Fulten Freon Sanbetts Mazatlan

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