Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

We have 1,636,616 pages in Washington Dc

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1909

Page

27

Picture Shows To Be Governed By The Same Rules As Playhouses

City officials plan to regulate moving picture theaters under theater rules as attendance grows. Commissioner West and Building Inspector Tracker led a conference to apply theater standards to cinemas. A fire marshal supervised compliance and permits were carefully issued.

Commiesioner West Building Inspector Tracker Cmnm Sonet West West Hacker Mir West Fredor 4

Funeral of E B Cottrell in Rock Creek Cemetery

Washington broker and charter member of the Washington Stock Exchange died Sunday at George Washington Hospital after probable poisoning. Funeral services were held at his home on 174 Q Street NW and the interment followed at Rock Creek Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included Wine, Tupper, Acker, Easterday, Some, and Middleton. Active pallbearers were Acker, Metcalf, Howe, Huyek, Giller, and Orme. Many stock exchange members attended the ceremony.

Washington Rock Creek Cemetery Brian Cottret Jshington Stock Exchange George Washington Hospital Promaime Q Street JM i McKee Thomas Mpnicopal Church LG Wine J

Cut Out the Crow Crowing Roosters Stir City Debate

A proposed District poultry law targets roosters in residential blocks. Owners must obtain neighbor signatures before permits, while cor poration counsel may rule on establishing quiet chambers. A health office permit allows other fowl with approval. Dr Tindall and Wise suggest clipping vocal cords to curb crowing.

Health and Police Thomas Jima Willam Tindal Coramianionara Charles W Wise Jr Tindall

No Vacation for Doctors at Tuberculosis Hospital

District auditor rules against salaries for physician substitutes during vacations at the Tuberculosis Hospital. Superintendent Dr Percy Smith sought a biologist and a vacation plan, but the auditor found no appropriation for additional physicians or for designated substitutes. Staff on the house medical team must cover absences with private funds or friend-provided free service with Dr Smith’s approval.

Tuberculosis Hospital Percy Smith Smith Smiths

Walking speakeasy alleged in Southeast street crime

Gilvert Mitchell, 49, a negro, was arrested by Policeman Rhine at the Fifth precinct after being observed operating what police term a walking speakeasy on Sunday. He allegedly stocked a bar and sold whisky daily, pockets full of pint bottles and a small glass in hand, near The Bottom at the foot of New Jersey avenue southeast. Mitchell will face a police court hearing this morning.

Gilvert Mitchell Rhine Fifth Precinct Mitchell Mitchela Hitchell New Jersey Avenue

Work on Portable Schools Begin Soon in City

Plans by Municipal architect Ashford set five portable school buildings to ease crowded classrooms. Eight were planned for the next year but funding reduces to five. Funds of 6500 from unexpended school balances plus additional sources finance placements at Orr School in Twining City Chevy Chase and three near Armstrong Training School.

Ashford Echosl Orr Twining City Chevy Chase Armstrong Training School

Judge Kimball Clears Docket in Rapid Court Session

A Washington police court session handled a rapid stream of cases from 11 20 to 11 45 am with Judge Kimball disposing of about one per minute. Defendants included Sam Lee Sage charged with sanitary violations at 713 Thirteenth Street NW, fined 16 dollars, and several disorderly conduct offenses linked to gambling and a theater incident on Pennsylvania Avenue. Others, like tailor Weane Kirkstein and barber Bruno Marcino, faced fines ranging from 8 to 16 dollars for shouting murder or making lewd remarks, with some defendants posting bonds or awaiting appeals.

Sam Lee Thirteenth Street Albert A. Guerrant District Health Department Sam Hmball Lee Judes Kimball Sons of Africa Harvard Street Fourteenth Fifteenth Streets Sweat W H Rock Sax Big Dick Boston Joe Aldney Janson G Street Pat Donohue Pat McDonald Ins Honor Aekington Judge Kimball Weane Kirkstein Streal Northwest Crescent Theater Pennsylvania Avenue Kirkman Wiscont Issac Colorado Bruno Marcino Kimball

Asylum Changes Ordered to Approve Nurse Appointments

Commissioners ordered tentative changes in the Washington Asylum personnel. Gutles Ethel Hunt was appointed pupil nurse Alma Hort appointed pupil nurse Edith Kester appointed pupil nurse Florence Musbino appointed nurse Elizabeth Kinca id appointed nurse Olive MacBayer appointed pupil nurse Martha Thomas resignation as cook accepted.

Washington Asylum Ethel Hunt Alma Hort Edith Kester Florence Musbino Elizabeth Kincaid Olive MacBayer Martha Thomas Cook

Pension Granted to Mrs Green Widow of Police Private

The commissioners approved a fifty dollar monthly pension from the police relief fund for Mrs Lille M Green widow of Private A W Green of the Metropolitan Police. Payments are allocated for her and her children with specific sums: twenty five for her, two for daughter Ellen Myrtle until sixteen, thirty three for son Donald until eleven, ten for daughter Zaidee until eighteen, and ten for son Adwin until sixteen. A streetcar accident on Thirty first and P street left Harry Lutsy with severe foot injuries, possibly requiring amputation, as he was treated at Georgetown University Hospital.

Lille M Green A W Green Metropolitan Police Department Ellen Myrtle Green Donald Walph Green Zaidee Wadora Green Adwin Wigtall Green Washington Railway Thirty-first P Street Harry Lutsy Thirty-first Street Georgetown University Hospital

Beach Seeks Subscriptions to Keep Open All Season

Officials urge Washingtonians to donate to extend the bathing beach season beyond September to protect summer recreation for 30 000 local youths. Superintendent Dr William Hindson warns funds are exhausted and only about 300 will keep it running to school opening. Women will have priority hours from 9 to 3 with increased morning access.

Fim Washington Willim Bo Hindson Congress Hudson Asean Fe Kunis Wapyea William Tindall Board of Commissioners Potomac

Boteler funeral conducted for John Wesley Rate ter

John Wesley Rate ter, longtime Washington resident and china and glassware dealer who supplied the White House since Buchanan’s era, died Saturday. Funeral services were held yesterday from his 1344 Risse Street address, with Rev J F Bicknell of St Andrew's Episcopal Church officiating, and interment in the Glenwood Cemetery family vault. Boteler was a Mason and longtime member of Washington Commandery and Knights Templars.

Glenwood Cemetery John Wesley Rateter Risse Street J RF Bicknell St Andrew's Episcopal Church Boteler Washington White House Buchanan

Translated Filipino Textbook Gains Noted Attention

CITY BULLETINS summarize Jose Maria Cuenca Georgetown graduate who translated Practical Exercises in Spanish Grammar into English and Visayan Cebuano dialect. The Cebu printing, edited by his father Dr Carl W Kettler, osteopath, is part of local educational updates.

Jose Maria Cuenca Georgetown University Cebu Carl W Kettler New York Atlantic City Delaware Water Gap Pocono Mountains Metrovolltay Bank

Tyrrell Leads Fifteenth Cavalry Overture Note

Director George F Tyrrell presents the Fifteenth Cavalry program featuring Tyrrell Overture Hien Waxner Watts and a suite from Gas Costume with interludes Persian Intermesso Iran Judson Geme and Hurgomaster. Rehearsals include Royal Tambour and Vivandiere pieces. A March Regimental Pride finale closes the program.

Fifteenth Cavalry Tyrrell Waxner Watts Lane Jaeder Receses Rebinstein Iran Judson Geme Hurgomaster Tate Mexico

Boy Hurt by Fall From Wall on Fourteenth Street

An 11 year old boy, Raymond Kliendeinst, nephew of Detective Reymond Kliendeinst, fell into an areaway while running a tong at the rear of 2013 Fourteenth street north west. He sustained a sprained right ankle and was taken home to 623 M street northwest where he received treatment from the family physician.

Fourteenth Street Raymond Kliendetnst Reymond Kliendeinst M Street

U S Engineer Band Concert Summary Promotes Military Music Article

U S engineer band concert features Chief Musician Johng Hamper and Marek performing selections from Victory overture Der Tambour der Garde Paraphrase on Che Sorley Id Trovatore The Flower Gardener Sir Old Kentucky Howe Dance of the Sever Veils Gems from The Tationed Wan and The Star-Spangled Banner in performance notes with names and pieces listed.

Marek Che Sorley Watts Northrop Tantaris Old Kentucky Howe Langer Salome Danes Jobamt Reaoe Herbert

Also Mentioned on This Page

Inp Saks Pennsylvania Ave Saks & Comyxmy Seventh Street Consumers Coal Co., Inc MN Harper Renry Quiverenot Sorsby Robert H. Love N. W Niagara Falls Pennsylvania R. R Thain Lee Wantingtom Kuppenheimer Clothes Ae Andrew Pransaril Brel R. P. Andrews Paper & Co Lavieit Pager Hogs la. Ave Munyon Acton E. B. Cottrell Board of Commission ‘Toth Chicken Chinaman Sam Lee Sage Tallor Wood Alo Konia Ante Ong Tory Farmer Fadden T. W. Wood Soes, Sendsman Richmond Varent Citi*seus Pisco Gut Sttrmples Fy Ford Massachusetts Avenue Bresser —Mahoz Ura Santa J. W. Botele Gay John Rockville Bill Golden California Chicago Santa Fe Pullman Grand Canyon Salt River Valley Arizona California Great San Joaquin Valley San Francisco Los Angeles Fred Harvey Aets Joaquin ‘Watley Geo C. Dulard F. Ry Broadway New York City City Bulletins Fic Heurich Arrington Bottling Co John T Crowley Altamont W P. Mason Chemlat Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Congers Muddiman & Co Credit Pettit & CO Seventh Eye N Illuminant U. 5. Cavalry Band Fort Myer George F. Tyrrell Prince Elbert BRE Suhela Buchels Coxe Washington Gaslight Co A. W Gates & Rich U.S Smithsonian Grounds Johng Hamper Kimonos Lansburgh Furniture Co Randle Highlands Randis Highlands Capital Aa Dupont Circle Gony Parmenta U.P Realty CO 7Th At Pe. Ave Warner’s Safecure Warner Safe Cure Cella Widneys Genteul Warner's Warners Ate Cure Company Rochetter Téntien Reed Washington Post Burchell N.W. Burchell F Street Economy Co-Operative Society Tharp Berkeley Rye F St.nw Wanowierk Colbie Marrand
Search Courier

Search the Washington Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication