Ex Senator Call Dies After Stroke in Florida
Former U S Senator Wilkinson Cali of Florida dies at 74 after a stroke at his Washington home. Funeral at Oak Hill Chapel, burial in family lot. Known for three Senate terms starting March 18, 1879, he once drove campaigns in a two wheeled sulky and was famed for a stockinged feet anecdote. Relatives at bedside included his daughter Miss Lucy Call.
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Delay Urges Bond Issue For Reclamation Projects
The $20,000,000 reclamation securities issue likely will not be floated by the Treasury in October or November. Panama Canal bonds totaling $177,000,000 remain unissued and could address the shortfall, avoiding reliance on the reclamation issue. Washingtonians from Columbia Lodge No. 126 Loyal Order of Moose traveled to Baltimore by special car with a band to join the national convention parade. Preparations were made to host visiting delegates after the convention ends.
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Wife and Husband Settle Maintenance Suit
Mrs Rose Brashears and her husband Walter C Brashears reached a compromise in a maintenance suit. She will receive cash and household effects valued at 1100 dollars in ten equal installments as alimony. Mrs Brashears was represented by W. E. Ambrose. counsel for the husband were Baker, Sheehy, and Hogan.
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Tolbert Seeks Divorce From Myrtle Tolbert
Olle T. Tolbert sues Myrtle Edith Tolbert for divorce. They wed in Baltimore in January 1908. Attorney E. L. Giles represents the husband. The Bearded notice about federal profits from sealing Pribiloff Islands appears amid a mix of unrelated items.
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Myrtle Edith Tolbert
Baltimore
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Medicos Adjourn Today As National Medical Association Elects Officers
The three day Howard University convention of the National Medical Association continues with officers to be elected and installed this afternoon. Reports covered hook worm findings by Dr A Kenney of Tuskegee Institute and continued discussion on pellagra and tuberculosis.
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Denies Wife's Charges in Marine Band Case
Ferdi nand G C Beckert defends himself against his wife's suit for legal separation. Mrs Beckert accuses habitual drunkenness and abuse. Beckert says she deserted him on July 4 with their three children and he remains ready to reunite at home. He argues if he were a drunkard he could not hold his Marine Band post.
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Rites Held For Col Sylvester Burch Chief Clerk
Last rites were given to Col Sylvester R Burch chief clerk of the Department of Agriculture at Wrights undertaking establishment. Chaplain Bradford officiated with pallbearers Col John C Church J Evans Dr A Melvin Victor H Olmstead Milton Whitney and A P Zappone. Interment planned at Col Burchs old home in Olothe Kansas, accompanied by Mrs Burch and Col Burchs brother.
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No Action in Bowie Death in La Plata Incident
No action has been taken by La Plata authorities regarding the automobile accident that cost Alexander Bowie his life. Dr. McPherson Crichton of Washington owned and operated the car. Crichton earlier dealt with the body of international swindler Sidney Lascelle, known as Lord Beresford, after an Asheville exhibit. An unidentified woman is mentioned in the case. Also reported is the death of Gen Frank Chamberlain in Albany, New York, a Washington resident, with ties to official circles and memberships in Loyal Legion and Masonic orders.
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Moose Delegates Headed to Detroit Convention
Twenty five or more members of Herd No. 9 Social Order of Moose will leave Washington around September 7 to attend the Moose convention in Detroit opening September 13. John J O'Connor leads the local delegation with Joseph J. Crowley among the attendees.
Open Shop Effort Prompts Mixed Talk in District Building Trade
Employers say two contractors associations push an open shop in Washington District, while labor leaders dismiss a likely strike. The Tuesday night resolutions reserve rights to hire subcontractors and nonunion crews, sparking debate over responsibility for the years of unrest in the local building industry.
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Poor People Outing For Mothers And Children At Colonial Beach
About 600 mothers and children joined a sponsored excursion to Colonial Beach organized by the Colonial Beach Company and Associated Charities. C H St John invited families from homes under charity jurisdiction. tickets and lunches were coordinated by the two groups, with further trips planned for next Friday and the following week.
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Real Estate Notes From District Sales Totals Top 75 000
The H R Howenstein Company reports over 75000 in improved property sales in the District in recent days. Key deals include nine room Clifton street NW houses sold for 7750 and 4750 each, two Adama and Bryant st NW homes at 3750 each, and two NE eight room houses on K street at 4000 each. A twelve room Nineteenth and Cedar Place NE home sold for 15500 to a Marine Corps officer. Excavation for a 26000 brick office on H Street NW has begun for the Riggs estate, with Boyle Robertson as contractor, and 4604 Fourteenth Street NW sold to Mrs. James for investment. Additional lots near M Street NE sold to Chapin & Sacks, while other NW homes and a Fourteenth and Buchanan count proceed. The ad ends with a taxi call for TTCO service.
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Fourteenth and
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Shannon & Luchs
The Theaters Preview Week Adds Star Casts and Classics
Chase's features Dr Carl Herman known as the king of electric comics. Elizabeth Brice and Charles King star in Jolly Boblars and Yankees Prince with a Turkish farce by Warren. The Columbia presents The Servant in the House, a modern classic by Charles Rann Kennedy, while Chinatown Trunk Mystery heads to the Academy. Gayety showcases The Great Behman Show with Lon Hascall and Ellen Sheridan. Lyceum presents Miss New York Jr Burlesque, and Casino touts high grade vaudeville including the Clarence sisters and Nelson and his Mysterious Rage. Columbia screens Howes Moving Pictures and Lyman Howe travel festival with Roosevelt scenes and more.
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Negro Robs Charwoman Near Victor Building
Policeman McPherson of the First precinct captured William Hall alias William Spriggs, a 30 year old Negro, who snatched the pocketbook of Mrs. Annie Cunningham, a charwoman at 92% F Street SW. Hall, who had ten years in pens and reform schools, fled after the theft but was chased. detectives Howes and Messer are investigating.
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Funeral services for Prof Charles Cook at home and church
Funeral services for Prof Charles Cook of the Howard University faculty will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at his mother Mrs Helen A. Cook's home 1018 Sixteenth Street Northwest A short service will follow at Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church Interment will be in Harmony Cemetery.
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The Man in Black serial in The Post Magazine
The first installment of The Man in Black appeared in The Post Magazine on August 14. The third installment will be published in The Post’s regular week section next Sunday, with the story said to be the best Sunday magazine feature of the day. Nearly everyone in Washington is reading it.
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