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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1924
Page
9
Department heads discuss specifications under the act covering class provisions for personnel. The board renews gaps and clarifies classifications, noting Congress debates on required job classes and the use of fitness and incumbency in appointments.
Police report from Pacific fleet era details new fingerprint system to identify desers. Officials say the program boosts apprehension by linking deserters to prior records and may reduce escape rates across seaborne units.
A conference led by John Hamail, president of the Harbors congress, discusses Chesapeake and Delaware Canal work now owned by the government. Vessels drawing 12 feet can pass after widening and deepening, with locks removed as part of intercoastal waterway improvements.
A nine year old girl in Hernando, Virginia, was struck by a truck near her home as she attempted to flee danger. She sustained a badly injured leg and was rushed to emergency hospital yesterday by an ambulance driven by Dr James A Smart and a companion.
Dr Fdgar T Wherry senior chemist of the Department of Eruulture has developed a chemical solution to create sufficient acidity in alkaline soil to grow rhododendrons and arbutus. The method, tested at the department’s greenhouses, allows city dwellers to cultivate these plants in yards with alkaline ground. Frederick W Ceveille assisted in testing and checking arbutus extermination linked to markets. The discovery has drawn nationwide interest for its potential to expand plant culture and protect arbutus.
Georgetown University’s seismological observatory added a Gallitzin vertical seismograph, the first of its kind in the Americas, with magnetic registration and photographic recording to reduce friction. The device enhances quake detection and interpretation, placing the observatory among the world’s best.
Mrs Mollie Smith Schafhirt of 1850 Wyoming Avenue Northwest left an estate valued at 28100 in a petition for letters testamentary filed by her husband Dr William G Schafhirt named executor. She died by suicide August 10, with a will dated July 16 1923. Bequests include 1900 to Annie Street Conway 200 to Dr Philip S Roy 200 to her godchild Joseph Lewis and the rest to her husband. The estate covers the Wyoming Avenue property and dwelling.
Large crowds gathered at Grant Circle Northwest for the St Gabriel's Carnival with three booths and a dance platform. Last night about 10 000 visitors toured the grounds and tonight features a baby contest for 1 to 3 year olds with gold prizes. Friday includes a men's beauty contest and more attractions through Saturday when the carnival closes.
Engineer Bell contemplates suburbs modeled after Roland Park Baltimore with a central thoroughfare flanked by streetcar lines and a park. Radiating narrow streets would limit traffic to residents, while district leaders await ready plots before starting development. May Fell cites highway conformity only with clear terms.
One hundred fifty Girl Scouts from Washington and Baltimore will finish two weeks at Camp Bradley Magnolia M. Under a teacher a list of birds plants flowers and trees will be made. They observe soil and weather conditions and plan to transplant woodland growths to gardens.
The District Bureau of Licenses reported total receipts of 57909459 for the last fiscal year, down 33760 from the 6128035 collected previously. Miscellaneous licenses rose to 16355859, motor vehicle tags reached 367027, operators permits 41109, duplicating tags 1820, duplicate registrations 387, engineers licenses 243. Auto tags for 1923 24 totaled 367027 versus 401711 prior year with 3400 tags issued and 24345 new operating permits.
Washington shoppers may start enjoying Virginia watermelons after a shipment arrived yesterday by George W Carroll, with NC and GA melons supplying the district for weeks. Local merchants praise the Virginia product, signaling strong local loyalty to Branch melons.
New York firm McKenzie Voorhees and Gmelin opens a branch at 1343 H Street Northwest Washington. They handle architecture for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company and designed the main office at 725 Thirteenth Street Northwest and the building housing Columbia Exchange at Fourteenth Street and Columbia Road Northwest, near the Colonial Hotel.
District officials favor strict enforcement of traffic laws and oppose a downtown central garage. One-way streets may be retained. parking rules will tighten with $16 collateral in overtime cases. Police plan chained-tow penalties and new impounding measures may be proposed to Congress.
The Catholic Women’s Literary Guild announced its fifth annual retreat at Mount Carmel Retreat House. Secretary Miss Mary J Moore said opening exercises start August 29 at 7:30 pm and invited all women to attend. Hosts accommodations must be sent to the secretary.
John W Wesley and Julia Cord Weetey of 505 L Street Northeast celebrate golden wedding after 50 years of marriage. Wesley served 24 years in the navy yard, wife once Galwfe farm Eckington pow birth. They have lived 48 years at their home, hosting relatives and friends. They have 10 children and 18 grandchildren. Married August 18 1874 at St Mary's Church.
Lycurgus Hutchison a 92 year old Civil War veteran from Herndon Virginia was struck and knocked down by a motor hearse while returning from church services. He suffered a broken jaw and was treated by Dr James A Smart. his family and local lawyers are listed in the report.
Five patrons with faces lathered watched as a Sixth precinct raid of Frank Spasaro at 605 Pennsylvania Ave NW uncovered six gallons of alleged red whisky and cherry brandy in the cellar. Spasaro and barber Vincent Porporici were arrested for liquor selling and possession, with Lieut Cornwell and detectives leading the raid on the former George W. Driver saloon.
Rockville Md opens this morning for the seventy first fair with free admission for children from Washington and Maryland. Cattle judging begins at 9 am, followed by boys and girls club exhibits at 11. Horse racing starts at 1 with two races, then 2:30 trots and paces featuring named horses and owners from Washington, Silver Spring, Lanham, Baltimore, and nearby states. Pony races later. grounds open at 7:30 pm for midway shows. The fair runs through Friday.
Prohibition agents detained a man after a raid at the Arlington hotel roof garden and cited an address of 812 Taylor Street northwest. Mrs Minnie O Garland residing there denied any person named Conners and said no one by that name lived at her home. War Department orders promote Cropper Wise to colonel and James Maynard Mayoruder to first lieutenant.
The Holy Name society of St Pauls parish will lead the Washington section in the parade at the Holy Name convention September 18. Monsignor James F Mackin will lead the contingent. Patrick J Hartigan, Frank P Gunning, John F McCarron, Joseph P Fitzgerald, and Frank Davis named as marshals with aides. Father Michael J Ripple reported on preparations in Newark and nearby cities and urged broad member participation to avoid being overwhelmed.
Browning and Baines Inc filed in District Supreme Court to determine liability for 5980 loss after a January fire destroyed the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company offices and warehouses at 1101 Seventh Street SW. Insurance firms insured the warehouses and freight. 318 bags of coffee were lost but not paid, while 15848.09 has been paid to other losers.
A Berwyn meeting of the Davis-Bryan Victory club will hear a Wilson eulogy delivered August 76 at eight o'clock by Mrs Virginia Peters Parkhurst, president. Invitations sent to Mrs Woodrow Wilson Jones Ray, State Senator Lansdale Lasseer, and Mrs Mary B Edwards. The event, under National Democratic committee auspices, will be at Judge George & Phillips residence.
Lodges No. 10 and 11 announce a special communication at Matan Temple at noon on the 20th to attend the funeral of John Johepoo DONS Uo M TEER SGN manter. Also notice that ner has purchased the restaurant business of Jor Young Tow at 7218 14th NW and trading as the ieponafe Ail cutetand ng Vila against toy Yong Low. must be admitted by 16 Dertung at the above address before Friday Argist 220 1424.
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