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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1914
Page
4
An advertising warning urges readers to demand named brands and refuse substitutions. It argues substitutions harm buyers and reform requires customers to insist on manufacturer or trade mark products in soap, perfume, medicines, tires, foods, cosmetics, and more to reduce substitution markets and protect the buying public.
The steamer Oceana once the Kaner’s naval yacht is chartered by capital men to bring back stranded American tourists from Genoa Rome and Naples. Capt Charles Baker USR who captained the transport Sumner will command the Oceana with a capacity of 1000 to 1300 passengers. The voyage departs New York Friday night with arrangements for Americans lacking funds to obtain passage at European ports. No emigrants will be taken. the voyage focuses on returning travelers and upholding U S consular support. The Oceana, formerly Emperor William’s yacht, is chartered by Morse Dry Dock and Repair and will return to New York within about 24 days if successful.
William H Van Horn reported a theft of his binoculars valued at 25 from a rowboat at Ninth Street Southeast. A wagon owned by Thomas Hughes and driven by Harrison Green fled after colliding with a tree box at Nineteenth and I Streets, Green uninjured. Mrs Kats Landis reported a 12 year old boy found in her Montana apartment claiming to solicit for a newsboys drive. he fled when refused, and the door key was missing.
Birth announcements list multiple newborns across families including Abraham E Welner, Fred Wallac, Thomas J Pumphrey, Toulara Nas, Warwhell MeKSbota, Joseph Levinsohn’s daughter, Frederick Kitchene, Busey Ho, Grinn Garnet, Raymont Cardен, Glovanni Textexarlirl, Leah Cardен, Job Seown, Bylo aadrem, Jamas White, Tramana Winnie, Albert Regina, Warren Beatrice Johnson, William Ady Dorsey, and Ernest Blakey.
Afternoon program features overtures marches and waltzes led by William M. Gantelmenn with works including The Grand Duke of Ravan Tele Overture The Watermelon Fate and The Star Spangled Banner The Soldiers Home Band performs at 720 oclock under Cath leader with March Birthday Overture Life Dream and The Debutante among selections Presenting a varied catalog of classical and popular pieces in a public concert setting
Minute by Gndwon Glab in Minute pays honor to Peter Vorhees De Graw a Gridiron Club member who died early Saturday. Funeral from Tate redienes 210 Maryland avenue northeast at 2:30 this afternoon. The note lauds his loyalty honesty charity and upright character and says good lives on after death.
A gloomy plea from St Patrick’s and other churches across the capital asks Catholics to pray for global peace. Fathers Smyth Tella, Russell, MacMurray, and Morris urge congregations to unite in petitions, stressing unity, stronger defenses, and trust in Christ amid war. Special peace services to begin this week.
The U S civil service commission opens competitive exam for women stenographers and typewriters for temporary government vacancies to be held September 1. Certificates from eligibles will be issued for temporary posts. male stenographers remain in demand in several states while Maryland shows greatest need.
A list of deaths includes Mary E Bawarda and Maria Houghtos from Sibley Hospital, James J Shoghrue age 1, Michal Donovan 14 near Potomoa River, John F Boowen 7, Peter V De Gray 61, Adolph 6% from Georgetown University Hospital, David P Doyle 7 days, Matilda Powell 42, and Gray 38 from Washington Asylum Hospital, with addresses in Ontario Place NW and 7th Street noted.
Rev Henry A Brown U S A and Canon William De Vries led peace services at Mount St Alban praising arbitration over war. Brown argued progress comes from scholars not arms and urged swift peace in Europe, pledging Red Cross aid. De Vries prayed for rulers and the wounded.
Washington clergy prepare to resume duties within ten days as Canon Richard Williams and Rev Dr Charles E Buck return from vacations. Rev Eugene de T McDonnell plans solemn requiem for Pope Pius XII and for Jesuit general Rev Francis Wernz. Dominican and Jesuit services will be led by respective orders with Catholic University involvement. A lawn fete for the three Danshes is planned for September 3.
Two well attended outdoor services were held at Tacoin and Stanton parks, northeast yesterday afternoon. Revs W Callender of Kensington Episcopal Church and Henry F Lutz of IL Street Christian Church led sermons. YWCA organized the gatherings with several local pastors and lay helpers assisting. Lutz’s four children formed a small band quartet during the Stanton park service.
King, a 54 year old resident of Fifth Street Northwest, says he was struck by a car near Sixth and D streets Saturday night, sustaining a fractured elbow. He reported the driver fled at high speed and he received renewed treatment at the Emergency Hospital around 1 a.m. Sunday.
Fragmentary list of local business ads includes carpet cleaning service, flower store, and a downtown theater address. Vague notes mention a luncheon and patrons, with scattered street references and phone-like figures.
Simon W Straus testifies before the Senate appropriations committee urging 60 000 for foreign delegates to the International Congress of Thrift at the Panama Pacific Exposition in April 1926 The argument highlights Europe’s war impacts and America’s waste as reasons to obtain expert counsel from European nations to aid thrift and economic recovery.
Reports from ten cities show the parcel post farm to consumer service is welcomed. Postmaster General Burleson says it has staying power and utility, with low in transit damage largely due to improper packing.
Davenport Iowa May 2 1914 user recounts severe eczema over four months spreading with blisters and sores. After trying many remedies, Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap brought instant relief and final cure per testimonial by G W Fuller. Free trial offer and Baltimore address noted. sold by all druggists.
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