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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
8
The commissioners announce that child labor rules exclude under 14 from work in exhibitions in the district. Employment in theaters is restricted until January 1, requiring written consent from a parent or guardian for each child, with special conditions for under 11. The document preserves the act's intent and enforcement details.
The Rev. Dr. Frank Sewall, pastor of the Church of the New Jerusalem, died at 7:50 PM at his residence 1418 Riggs Place. Born in Bath Maine, he led Urbana University for 16 years, helped found the National New Church on Sixteenth Street, and authored works on philosophy and religion. He leaves wife Te dia R. Sewall and five daughters. funeral set for tomorrow at noon at the Church of the New Jerusalem with Rev. Paul Sperry assisting.
William J. Acker 65 died Sunday. Funeral services were held yesterday at Trinity Episcopal Church. He was a George Washington University law graduate and former staff officer of the Washington Light Infantry. Survived by two sons Kemp G. Acker and Dr George N. Acker. Interment was private.
District Court items cover the incorporation of McCambridge Moore and Co Inc by John F McCambridge Howard Moore and J A McCambridge to engage in drug trade with 7200 capital at 64 72 Decatur St NE. Also a divorce petition by Mari ette Cronie against Robert F Cronie for cruelty with alimony and residence protection. A murder plea by Simeon G Gowan in 1914 case and Florida decree issue in Jacobi v Jacobi with alimony and counsel fees. Bankruptcy discharge for Benjamin W Woodruff from Lewis Johnson Co and petition for discharge by John William Henry. courthouse visit by 25 fifth grade girls led by Miss Harriet Freebey to learn court processes.
Saks and Co will provide 100 overcoats to poor boys in Washington on Christmas morning at 10 o clock. Coats will be distributed to boys selected from Associated Charities lists using pre issued tickets redeemable at Saks stores. The event continues a long standing charitable custom with emphasis on warm clothing over toys and goodies.
District weather forecast for the mid Atlantic and south, cloudy for Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. Alberta storm moves east with snow in the upper Midwest, rain along the gulf coast, and approaching Pacific storms with winds. Temperatures below seasonal average in the East. warm in the central and western regions. Potomac and Shenandoah rivers reported clear at Harper Ferry, W Va, Dec 7.
In the Administration building at Fort Myer this evening the Fifth Cavalry Hand Orchestra, conducted by William J Cain, performs a program including Meroh America First, Soldiers and Sweethearts, A Hunting Boone, excerpts from Hoffmann and Berceuse, plus pieces by Lampe and Mangione. The United States Soldiers Home Band Orchestra, directed by John G Zimmermann, follows in Stanley Hall with marches and overtures such as The Ride Range and The Star Spangled Banner.
The Pierce Guild holds a Christmas sale and tea at the Washington club from 3 to 6 this afternoon. They offer a beautifully illuminated Invocation by Justice Wendell Puillins Stafford with the author’s reproduced signature, proceeds aiding the Washington Home for Foundlings. Committees oversee reception tea room preserves cakes fantasy work candy and flowers with numerous named volunteers assisting.
Dr Nahum Slouschz, professor of Hebrew literature at the University of Paris and mission head in Morocco, spoke informally to guests of Julius I. Peyser in Washington after returning from the San Francisco exposition. He addressed Zionism philosophy from a French citizen perspective, noting his book The Renascence of Hebrew Literature has been warmly received in America.
A Haitian committee traveling to the United States left Port au Prince last night aboard the Prairie to discuss Haitian affairs with the US government. They may testify before the Senate foreign relations committee when the treaty granting the United States financial supervision over Haiti is taken up.
Birth notices from multiple couples list newborns including twins and single children. Notable entries include families from Virginia, Washington, Mobile Alabama, and Maryland with ages of several parents and officiants referenced, detailing names of parents and infant genders. The fragmentary text mentions twins, girls, and boys among several unions across locations.
Death notices list Patrick D. Clifford age 1, Annie E Heffert age 19, Samuel Smith age 23 months, and others. Residents referenced include William W Nations 77 at Gov Hosp Insane, Bernard Renehan 79 at 279 G at or, Thomas Rutledge 78 at Garfield Hosp, Eliza Brown 90 at 12010 St NW, Mary J Hicky 69 at 2038 Sth St NW, and Samuel Smith 23 months at 420 1st St NW.
A wave of robberies reported to police includes overcoats and a woman's coat taken from homes and cafes, bicycles pilfered on Fifteenth Street Southeast, purses and cash nabbed on Jenifer Street, Fourth Street Northeast, and at downtown stores. A store fire in Northwest caused $1,000 damage, injuring none. a shotgun wound left a farmer hospitalized near Oxon Hill. several pedestrians and drivers were involved in accidents with minor injuries. The pickpocket squad begins holiday duty to curb thefts in downtown shops, while officers report dog bites on Fourth Street Southeast and an election of Policemen's Association officers across precincts.
Gudes Flowers and Decorations is named a preferred vendor for weddings receptions and social functions at 1214 Five Street offering floral arrangements decor and related services for celebrations.
Readable items note Fancy Baskets Filled With Selected Fruit. Arcade Market Col. 5316 invites shoppers to Helen Holmes adventures at Virginia Theater. Also promotion for Pamela Stews and Oyster & Chop House at 513 11th. See J Jaepulia al in whone han een.
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