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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1916

Page

9

Contempt rule issued in District Supreme Court

Justice Stafford issued a new rule requiring Samuel J Masters and John B Kinnear to show cause on September 1 why they should not be adjudged in contempt for alleged failure to turn over certain Royal Life Insurance Company stock. Masters was absent from the city. an order required Harry Orme to pay alimony and child support pending final hearing. Mrs Mueller filed a counter suit for divorce custody came later. Justice Stafford granted temporary alimony of $25 monthly. The court also set fetters testamentary for Adam Stage and opened probate and estate matters including a New York real estate valuation and a District National Bank deposit.

Stafford Yaterday District Supreme Court Samuel J Masters John B Kinnear Winship Wheatley Ownels Royal Life Insurance Company Masters Harry Orma Thaddenfa Wo Orme Tustice Stafford Suprama Wirma Orme Hawken and Hawall Wilton J Lambert Rudolph H Yeatman Mra Orme Mra Mueller Stafford David Wolf Juste Stafford Adam Staeg Carrie Mc Sige New York Washington Eferta Dietriet Natonal Bank Charles F Tnges Union Turnpike Company of Maryland John Purdy National Savings and Trust Company Annie Purdy William Wallace Purdy Virginia Purdy Cotley Edgar Purdy George Francis Willams

Todays Sun And Tide Forecast And Weather Review

The District of Columbia and Virginia see generally fair weather Saturday and Sunday with warm temperatures and light southerly winds. Showers are expected for the south Atlantic states and Florida, with unsettled conditions across Florida peninsula and heavy rains in the coastal regions. Local readings show a high of 88 and a low of 69, with humidity around 86 percent at 8 am and 62 percent at 6 pm.

Dept of Agriculture Breau Washington District of Columbia Virginia Maryland Florida Peninsula Minnouri Upper Lake Region Mlastasipnt South Atlantic States Florida

Andrew J Cummings joins the District excise board

Andrew J Cummings was sworn in to succeed Gen Robert Smith as the district excise board member. Witnesses included Rep Carlin of Virginia and Albert F Shoemaker among others. The board will organize next week and expects fewer than 200 liquor license applications for the year starting November 1.

Andrew J Cummings District Excise Board Robert Smith Representative Carlin Virgina Albert F Shoemaker Cotter T Bride Henry Baker Mrr Cummings Wiliam Tindall Excise Board

Births Reported From Local Families

Flobert Ro and Mathilda A. Super sire Arthur B and Minnie F. Rose boy Robert and Mande Prosise boy Lewin W. and Harriet A. Maier girl Ferdinand A. and Leonore A. Giariel girl Wayland G. and William M. Clark girl Grant and Mary Richardson boy Temple 8 and Beatrice Robinson girl Robert L. and Mamie Plummer girl Harry and Maria Marshall girl.

Flobert Ro Mathiida Arthur Minnie Rose Robert Ami Mande Lewin Wi Harriet Maier Ferdinand A Leonore Giariel Wayland G Willian M Clark Grant Mary Richardson Temple Beatrice Robinson Robert L Mamie Plummer Harry Maria Marshall

Licensed To Marry In A Series Of Pairs

A list of couples and officiants for marriage licenses including Pam Culver of Newport News and Edith Dodd of Ashland Wis with Rev LM Chambere W Rates Davis. Mary R McCambridge with Cassidy Charlies Wo Mcfirea. Meiser P Moody with Rev J J Ringer. John & Morton with Figle W Davin. Rev M Compher. Charles F Childa of New York and Fyata E Tacle of Staten Island. Rev Schroeder Neuman F Colbmmn. Mary A Bur dette. Rev F Powers.

Pam Culver Newport News Edith Dodd Ashland Davis Mary R McCambridge Lf Cassidy Charlies Mcfirea Meiser P Moody J Ringer John & Morton Figle W Davin M Compher Charles F Childa New York Fyata E Tacle Staten Island Schroeder Neuman Colbm

Deaths Reported Incomplete List Of Obituaries

Death notices list Irene Burk 15 years at Providence Hospital Robert imps Rd years Tinsted tates Sol diers Home Hospital Lewis White 72 George Washington University Hospital Karl Gubierh 42 years 10 P oat ne movel Oppenbanden 63 John C Webber 7 sears Washington Asylum George Trury 2 years Children’s Hospital Infant Theodore W Willie M Sorga 1 hour Sibley Hospital Elixa McDade 48 Freedmens Hospital Mary E Shorter 1 year 451 Ridge st nw Rebecca Peters Jt months 916 Del ave sw

Irene Burk Providence Hospital Robert “Imps Tinsted Tates Soldiers Home Hospital Lewis . White George Washington University Hosplel Karl Gubierh John C Webber Sears

Military Show Today Thrilling Cavalry Stunts

Report details a military exhibition featuring cavalry stunts and drills set to music. It notes the relief of wounded, charges, signaling evolutions and other evolutions to be performed, with a tea dance closing the day's festivities.

Bar Children at Drill Save in Automobiles

Maj Harry Cooke adjutant general of the District forces at Camp Ordway issued an order prohibiting any child under 16 from the Fort Myer drill of the District militia except those in automobiles and even then they must remain in the cars. The rule continues while the Virginia infantile paralysis quarantine is in effect.

Harry Cooke Camp Ordway Virginia Fort Myer

Military tournament prepared at Fort Myer Va for fund drive

Preparations yesterday focused on a Fort Myer Va military tournament this afternoon to aid wounded guardsmen families. The program features cavalry artillery and infantry drills, medical troop showcases, a wigwag signal display, and a tea dance in the administration building after a 3:30 start and a 6 oclock dance.

Fort Myer Va Fort Myer

Votes for Women at Negro National Educational Congress

Representative Dyer and other U S officials praised as the closing sessions end at Metropolitan AME Church. Morning resolutions authorize a commission to draft a national Negro literature textbook for circulation. The commission includes Madre Nance Layton Burroughs and Westerfield. Night speakers include Dancy and De Berry. The congress endorses the National Memorial Association and thanks the press.

Negro National Educational Congress AMFE Marie A Madre Oo A Nance Julia Layton Mise Nannie Burroughs Samuel C Westerfield Dorcas Watson William F Francis Congress National Memorial Association O_O Nance Washington Press Department of Commerce Bureau of Census Charles E Hall William Jenifer Robert A Pelham B& L Lott Virginia Williams William Braxton Thomas W C de Farry L C Dyer Dyer Mra J Emby RA Crossland Miasouri Dyers Miscouri W C. de Berry John H Paynter S J Harris

Navy civilian board to meet September 19 in Washington

Thomas Addison chairman of the Navy 8 civilian advisory board was asked yesterday by Secretary Daniels to call a meeting of the board in Washington on September 19 to consider questions of organization under the new naval appropriation bill and the construction of the proposed 1,500,000 experimental laboratory.

Thomas Addison Navy 8 Daniels Washington

City Opens New Northwest Playground Near Eighteenth Street

City briefs describe a formal opening of a new municipal playground near Eighteenth street and Columbia with a 30 o clock start. Susie Root Rhodes will give the dedicatory address followed by children from Mount Pleasant playground in dances and games.

Eighteenth Street Columbia Susie Root Rhodes Mount Pleasant Timothy C Wilcox

Occoquan Fire Destroys Business District and Bank

A major Occoquan blaze yesterday destroyed the business section and damaged many residences after an oil stove ignited in Mrs J Hood Weedon's home. The Alexandria fire engine saved the town from total ruin, with losses about 50000 and insurance likely half. Despite no local fire department, citizens formed a bucket brigade while the bank vault was secured. The fire consumed Weedon residence, bank, store, and multiple homes and shops, with extensive property damage across the town.

Citizens’ Bucket Brigade Alexandria Occoquan Occoquan Bay J Hood Weedon Occoquan Bank Weedon Frn James M_ Barbea Davia Lynn Hammill Milton Botte Smoot G Leary George W Hunter Tyson Janvey Botta Virginia Weedon Orcoquan Bay W & Lynn Oliver Underwood Ff B Allen Dr J . Carroll WH Hammith Vindex Manufacturing Company W S Lynn Walter CrNetll Tr & W Hornbaker Hornbaker Drug Store Mra F C Davis George W Allen Carl Lynn William Mf Smoothe George W Hunter Charles Joyce Afta Joyce Tyson Janney Alexandria Fire Company Woodbridge Washington Old Pohick Church Mount Vernon

Field Day for Athletes at Glen Echo Park

The Washington Railway and Electric Athletic Association plans a field day at Glen Echo Park tomorrow with running races, athletic exercises, and general sports. A cash prize will be awarded to the person saluting the association girl. Open to the public. events available to association members only. Officers include Dr Larkin White Glasebrook president and Tarcid A Brooks treasurer. board governors are M M Merrill G Collifower and Ambrose Vincent Sisler.

Washington Railway and Electric Athletic Association Glen Echo Park Larkin White Glasebrook Tarcid A

Rev George Fiske Dudley Illness Prompt Operation

The Rev George Fiske Dudley rector of St Stephens Church underwent a serious operation at Emergency Hospital at noon yesterday. His friends are anxious, and he remains under his family physician Dr W Sinclair Bowen. His wife and son were with him last night as his illness worsened after returning to Washington. Dudley previously served as chaplain of the District of Columbia National Guard and led St Stephens parish about twenty five years ago. During his illness services will be conducted by Rev Gilbert F Williams.

George Fiske Dudley St Stephens Church W Sinclair Bowen Dudley Episcopal Twilight Park Catskills Washington District of Columbia National Guard St. Stephens Parish St Stephen's Church Gilbert F Williams

Three Deaths In District From Infantile Paralysis

A three year old Lawrence J Healy of 1705 Street Northwest died Thursday night from infantile paralysis, raising District deaths from the malady since July 1 to three. He is the son of John Healy, caretaker at a large residence, per District health department records.

Lawrence J Healy District Health Department John Healy

Health officials clarify state quarantine policies

Dr William Fowler notes no unusual features in the case and a typical progression. Health Officer Woodward receives a Virginia health official letter stating quarantine will apply only to children under 16 from New York New Jersey and Tennessee. Virginia children under 18 returning from infected areas must complete two weeks of quarantine before readmission. Dr Woodward plans amendments to polio regulations for submission to commissioners.

William Fowler Virgina Woodwird Williams State Virginia New York New Jersey Woodward

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