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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1916
Page
4
Conferees remain split over the half and half plan gas price cut and taxing intangible property. Representative Page will report new disagreements to the House and seek specific instructions to guide conferees as the district measure risks delay beyond this session.
The Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans, Department of Virginia, plans its annual reunion in Norfolk starting October 24. Local Camp No 19 will send a delegation, chosen on the first Tuesday in October, while Col Gordon McCabe fixed October 11 for the dedication of a Gen Robert E Lee statue at Gettysburg. The monument stands where Lee received remnants of Pickett’s division after the failed attempt to breach the Union center on the final day.
Afternoon and evening programs at Great Falls Park featured the American Ladies' Orchestra performing on the big pavilion followed by free motion picture exhibitions. Large crowds enjoyed, with additional trips advertised to Virginia resorts via fast electric train from the Washington terminal at Thirty Sixth and M Streets NW.
Died Sunday August 27 1916 Nathaniel Brewer aged 73 funeral from 421 Sixth Street SE Tuesday August 29 at 239 pm relatives and friends invited Interment private Mary M Browne funeral from Royal Burnham 1302 F Street NW Tuesday August 29 at 6 pm interment private Louis J Leimbach wife of Henry A Leimbach died August 28 1918 aged 73 funeral from 462 To Street SW Wednesday August 39 at 2 pm St Mark s Lutheran Church interment Prospect Hill Cemetery relatives invited
The Mount Rainier fire swept through the two story frame home of Mrs. Margaret Marsh at Thirtieth and Cedar, despite swift response by Chief Frank Crown. Firemen battled for an hour to prevent spread to the adjoining Avi er home as insurance will cover most losses. Owner's son in law Joseph Vance and daughter lost costumes and equipment valued above a thousand dollars, with firemen aiding in evacuation and a Mount Rainier firefighter overcome by smoke but returning. The blaze caused estimated 5000 in damage.
Miss Irene Franklin headlines a bustling Keith's vaudeville bill with songs, comedy, and character work, supported by Burton Green on piano and a host of acts including Dupree and Dupree, The Princess Toots Paka troupe, and Billy Fogarty. The Cosmos and Moore's Garden Theater feature Irving Berlin songs, The Pretenders, and a wide variety program with cartoons and serials. Labor Day plans at Colonial Beach include a special St Johns run and farewell trips on September 9 and 10.
At Chevy Chase Lake last night the Meyer Davis Orchestra drew encores as Look Who's Here premiered at Poll's Theater. Neal Harper and Violet Kimball Dunn wrote the book with Harper also providing music and lyrics, while Harold Orlob contributed added numbers and Bickel Watson starred in a lively musical comedy with dances and ensembles.
Washington folk flock to Glen Echo Park as the present season nears its end with a full house nightly for dancing to Charlie Mills on the grounds. The midway draws hundreds of kids and adults alike enjoying the attractions amid a lively resort atmosphere.
War Department officials lifted the suspension on sending 12000 to 13000 militiamen from Ohio Kentucky Vermont to the Mexican border. Troops at mobilization camps were ordered south as divisions reorganized, with 12 000 more to move immediately and remaining units awaiting orders. No formal reason given for revoking the suspension, but officers say these forces will complete divisional organization on the border and allow training with full command teams.
A Washington Post Bureau report notes a campaign to raise funds for a granite shaft memorial to Col. John Mosby in Warrenton Virginia. Capt Fountain Beattie led the appeal to survivors and Confederate groups while Maj R A McIntyre handles finances. Also details funeral rites for Col Francia L. Smith with Alexandria and national officials in attendance.
A suspected infantile paralysis case was reported to city health officer Dr. E A Gorman and quarantined with precautions to curb spread. A colored child who died about a month ago is said to have been suspected of having the disease. Mr and Mrs Charles Rubel of Washington were in an auto wreck returning from Richmond at Accotink Fairfax county. Mrs Rubel treated for bruises. Mr Rubel uninjured. Lone Star Camp to Give Excursion plans third annual trip to Marqishall Hall today by American Indian Guard Band No 1.
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