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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1914

Page

8

Daily Commercial Report to Launch January For Business News

The United States will issue a daily business paper starting January 2, issued by the Department of Commerce. It will carry all important commercial cables and abstracts of investigations abroad, plus lines of American enterprise. Dr. E. E. Pratt oversaw the project as head of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce. The Daily Consular Report will be replaced by this hour midnight daily publication.

Department of Commerce United States Daily Commercial E. E. Pratt Pratt Bureau of For

Died notices from a 1914 Washington area paper

Obituary notices list names such as Craepein Coby Laflin and Elizabeth Clatin. Records include dates December 28 1914 in Washington and nearby Bethesda, with funeral details, interments at Rock Creek and Glenwood Cemeteries, and services at local churches. The fragmentary text also mentions names like Mary A Downer, Jeremiah Downer, and Sarah Watson, with addresses on street NW and SW, and standard funeral timelines.

Craepein MO Price Coby Laflin Busbaurt Elizabeth Clatin Dumerit Rock Creek Cemeter Nowney Annie Bratrich Arlopred Mary A. Downer Jeremiah F. Downer Dames Margaret Downey Cantwell St. Dommies New York Baltimore Woolmont Bethesda Cnirvin Shamokin Alan FL Alictin Teruin Twenty Ixth Street Stephens Church Rin Hoan Southweat James Tene Fialles Piunerabt Salt Ann Hier Chauhter Bellevue Dairy Farm S. PD. A. Memoral Church Twelfth M Streets Northwear Glenwood Ceme TE Tee Thomas Kewin Ekisg Plorence William and Henrietta K William ID Ar Ward Petit John HH. Charees Sal Mary E Umincer Weels Hin Berenks Wiese Chapel Road Watson Lamont Street Sarah F Walter J. Watson Jane Fletcher Ler Tate Dfoa Glenwood Weifmers Emergenes Hospital Mary Wopers Bernard J. Wefers Fuvera Itindje's Enes Mass Wold Capitol Weights Med Annie Wid Joan Wormer William Hoosarda & Co Dropped Hill

Bureau reports branch offices aid business abroad

E A Brand assistant chief of the bureau says eight new branch offices in New York Boston Chicago St Louis Seattle San Francisco Atlanta and New Orleans are meeting with business houses and working at full capacity. Prices have become a factor in American business and provide closer relations with federal agencies aiding enterprises seeking footholds abroad. Branch offices offer rapid access to information and keep the bureau in touch with American business needs.

E. A. Brand Bureau New York Boston Chicago St. Louis Seattle San Ierrancisco Atlanta New Orleans

New Freight Rates by Class Across Eastern Rail Lines

C C McCain, acting for the Railway Association, asks ICC approval for six graded classes tied to New York Chicago rates. Philadelphia rates are 8 cents lower, Boston 5 cents higher. Tariffs set to take effect January 15 or February 1 for different destinations, with exact per hundred pound charges listed for each class and regional differentials across Philadelphia Baltimore Boston Albany Syracuse and Rochester. Canadian points rates vary by route with steamer and rail options.

C. C. McCain Railway Association Aska New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston Interstate Commerce Commission Commission C. ©. McCain Trunk Line Association Committee Chicage Baltimore Albany Syracuse Rochester Rouses Point N. Y Long Island Sound New London Connecticut Mass Port Tand

Fortune Hopes From Mud Flats Farm Plan

Washington reporter John Martin, earning a newspaper salary, plans a five year, 113 acre rental on river mud near the Anacostia flats. Experts estimate 150 bushels per acre of corn at $3 a bushel could yield about 15 000 dollars first year, then 200 bushels per acre of potatoes for a 20 000 dollar second crop. He seeks a likeable apartment to park his expected riches.

Washington New York Washington Dispatch New York World John Martin Municipal Army War College Government Hospital Fourteenth Street Massachusetts Avenue Gen. Thomas Martin Potomac Firth- Stirling Steel Acre Congress Thomas Circle Department of Agriculture Sam Department John Anacostia

Ping Pong Soldiers to Lose New York Armories

New York December 28 Maj Gen John F O Ryan says ping pong soldiers in New York State guard are numbered as the Twenty second regiment is disbanded and formed into two battalions of engineers hardwood floors of the regiments armory in New York City will be torn up so troops can gain trench digging experience The general emphasizes building a durable fighting force through rough training and earthier practice for militia engineers and foresees most armories hardwood floors disappearing.

State Guard New York John F. O’ryan New York State Guard Twenty-second Regiment National Guard State Militia

Chicago death toll in 1914 coroner report cites railroads

Special to The Washington Post reports Coroner Peter M Hoffman tallies 5591 deaths in Chicago in 1914 with 4152 inquests. Railroads caused 282 deaths followed by autos 143 and street cars 142. Other causes include poisoning 51, homicide 94, heat 11, and natural causes 696.

Washington Post Chicago Peter M Hoffman Railreada

Coasting Safety Debate Reaches District Officials

Washington parents push to designate safe coasting hills with police supervision while traffic is barred on cross streets. Officials cite lack of patrol staff and funding as barriers to all day enforcement, with current efforts limited to prohibiting hills leading to tracks or busy streets.

Washington Farenta Studder Trafic Siddons Nawman Supt Sylvester Police Department

Bryan to greet opera troupe co-stars on Chautauqua stage

Special to The Washington Foal reports Secretary Bryan will meet five co-stars from Dunbar's Salon Singers on the Chautauqua circuit at a local theater. Herbert Bailey says the group enjoyed Bryan as a traveling companion last summer and regrets his engagements delayed their encore sessions.

Bryan Chautauqua Washington New York Washington Dispatch New York Tribune Woliday State Department Chautaugus Dunbar Herbert Bailey Barytons Bailey Tie Daryl

Centralized Banking Attack Sparks Indiana Speech

Senator L Y Sherman criticized the Wilson era Federal Reserve Act at a Republican gathering in South Bend Indiana. He charged Democrats fragmented banking into twelve regional banks but warned the system would be a government run, centrally controlled finance machine led by the President and Federal Reserve board, with private credit constrained.

Washington South Bend End L. Y. Sherman Wilson Federal Reserve Bank Indiana Sherman Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Board

Former Pennsylvania Executive Attacks Wilson on Neutrality

Former Gov. Samuel W. Fennypacker, speaking at the German Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, criticizes the Wilson administration for failing to maintain neutrality. He argues England has acted as foe to the United States, questions the Anglo-Japanese pact terms, and warns of Japanese numbers in the Pacific, urging stronger neutrality rights protests.

Pennsylvania Wilson Philadelphia Samuel W. Fennypacker German Society of Pennsylvania Germany W. Mueller George de Grivick Austria-Hungary Penny Packer England Belgium Luxemburg United States Kingland al Fabra Japan Ain Singland Pacific

Proposal to locate Potomac aqueduct bridge at Thirty-fourth Street

John H. Sherman, superintendent, outlined preferred site for a new 1.5 million dollar bridge replacing the aqueduct bridge at Thirty-sixth Street. He favors placing the District end at Thirty-fourth Street, Georgetown, as per Representative Carlin’s bill. The plan has been referred to Secretary Garrison for survey and potential approval. Other possible sites include near the foot of I Street NW, east of Rock Creek, or at the foot of Wisconsin Avenue, Georgetown.

Kington Potomac Thirty-sixth Street John H. Sherman Sherman Thirty-fourth Street Georgetown Carlin Virginia Garrison War Department House Rock Creek Wisconsin Avenue

Fatal bullet wound ends case at Fourteenth Street grocer's shop

Coroner's Jury holds William Manning as alleged assailant in the fatal shooting of Grover C Glasscocke aged two at 2203 Fourteenth Street NW. The event, described as a joke over a buckskin vest, occurred in Manning's apartment at 1483 Newton Street NW. Manning, Glasscocke, and Rogers are related by marriage.

Fourteenth Street Grover C. Glasscocke Brocer William T. Manning Manning Newton Street Gar- A]field Glasscocke BR. F. Rogers Tid Rock Creek Church Road Alvah Clabaugh New Jersey Avenue Rogers

Grand Officers Elected in 1945 Masonic Lodge Ballot

Alexander Grant heads the district grand lodge as grand master with Roe Fulkerson winning the junior grand steward seat on the second ballot. Other officers named include Wiliam W. Jermane as deputy grand master, James W. Wit ten senior grand warden, Lem Towers Jr. junior warden, Arvine W. Johnston and James A. Sample reelected as grand secretary and treasurer, plus several officers and reelected trustees.

Grand Lodge of Masons Masonic Temple Roe Fulkerson T. John Newton Alexander Grant Wiliam W. Jermane James W. Witten Lem Towers, Jr Arvine W. Johnston James A. Sample Thomas H. Young Hugh T. Stevenson H. G. B. Pierce Joseph H. Milans J. Harry Cunningham Charles Z. O'Neill Charles C. Coombs Mark I. Finley Charles F. Roberts Warren C. Dickford Albert F. Fox Samuel K. Hond James A. Wetmore

Breckinridge to Be Soldiers' Guest at Xmas Party

Henry S Breckinridge Assistant Secretary of War will be guest of honor at the District National Guard signal corps Christmas housewarming tonight at their new quarters on First street near B street northeast. Capt Oliver Terry commands the corps with a decorated hall flags bunting and lights a large Christmas tree will hold gifts.

Henry 3S. Breckinridge District National Guard Signal Corpu First Street B Street Oliver ©. Terry

Southern's Men Pleased By Christmas Message From President

Railway workers across the Southern Railway Company reacted warmly to President Fairfax Harrison sending a Christmas message to every employee and their families. He thanked staff for their loyalty during the year and said he is proud to be associated with them. The holiday surprise followed a decision granting five years of special transportation privileges for employees. Headquarters staff returned from a Christmas leave of absence ending December 24.

Fairfax Harrison Southern Railway Company

Russians End Ultraflank Move In Cracow Fortress Battle

Russian and Austrian forces clash along the Biala and Vistula fronts with heavy losses. Russians claim success near Tuchow and Szitniki, taking 3,600 prisoners and 18 machine guns, while advancing toward the Dukla passes and Lisko as German attacks falter.

Cracow Heloes Tymbark Biala Tarnow Boehm Sanok Tuchow Siedliska Vistula Pilica Skierniewice Szitniki Nida Upper Opatow-Bilecz Dukla Passes Lisko Ozsenstochowa Carpathians

Birthday honors drip from foreign rulers to President

Secretary of State and cabinet members visited the White House to offer congratulations on the President’s fifty eighth birthday. Messages came from King George and Guatemala’s President Estrada Cabrera. The gathering marked a rare social moment since Mrs. Wilson’s death as many officials rang in with birthday wishes and the President noted he felt well. Meanwhile, a British veto dispute over wireless use in Canal Zone waters drew a formal protest and a naval response was sent to protect neutral status.

King George Great Britain Estrada Cabrera Guatemala White House Panama Canal Zone Val Goethals Protesilaus Canal Ttratesilans Sane Protesilius

Tallmadge A Lambert Dies After Prolonged Illness

Tallmadge A Lambert longtime district bar member died at Laurel Sanitarium after years of incapacity. Born 1846 in Madison Wisconsin he studied at Georgetown College and Columbian Law School before practicing with J J Darlington and later solo. Survived by wife son Wilton and two daughters Davenport White and James A Gannon. funeral plans pending today.

Tallmadge A. Lambert Laurel Mr. Lambert Madison Wis Washington Georgetown College Columbian Law School J. J. Darlington Lambert United States Wilton J. Lambert Davenport White James A. Gannon

No V. S. Money For Melons

Virginia Beach resident CHfield Barnes seeks 80 dollars for watermelon patch damage in August. Comptroller George E. Downey rules there is no fund to cover such claims and assigns responsibility to the individual District National Guard members who caused the loss after an inspection deemed almost total.

Chfield Barnes Virginia Beach District National Guard George E. Downey the Treasury

Another Depositor Sues Mearns Over Bank Balance

Julia Wheeler Harris files suit in District Supreme Court against William A. Mearns for 1996.10 claiming the balance of her account with Lewis Johnson & Co. at its failure. Harris says Mearns was with the firm when her account opened April 23, 191%. Last week Eleanor Chatard sued Mearns over securities tied to the bank.

Julia Wheeler Harris District Supreme Court William A. Mearns Lewis Johnson & Co Mearns Fulton Lewis Eleanor Chatard

New FTC Board to Take Over Bureau of Corporations

The absorption of the bureau of corporations by the Federal Trade Commission will create a new board staffed with trained officials and a large clerical force. On organization, the bureau will cease to exist and its records and employees will transfer to the commission. Commissioner Davies reports a survey of the industrial and commercial field shows about 6,000 corporations outside Interstate Commerce supervision, with capital stock exceeding $1,006,000.

Bureau of Corporations Federal Trade Commission The Trade Commission Commission Joseph WU. Davies Corporations Interstate Commerce Commission

Entertain WOLVERINE GRADS at Raleigh Dance and Concert

Michigan Alumni Guests of Students entertained the old grads and Washington alumni at a Raleigh ball room event last night. The Cabinet Club hosted a dance and undergraduate demonstration with collage songs and moving pictures of Michigan teams and campus life. The entertainment committee included R. W. Brown as chairman and J. F. Dieterich, T. S. Cox, R. Birdsell, G. B. Smith Jr. Mrs. James Baird served as chaperon. About one hundred fifty alumni attended.

Michigan Raleigh Cabinet Club University of Michigan Washington R. W. Brown J. F. Dieterich T. S. Cox R. Birdsell G. B. Smith, Jr James Baird Afty

Old Solas Street Cleaner White Wings

Two hundred fifty white wings spent yesterday clearing cross walks and gutters and loosening snow and ice from business streets. No snow hauling planned. if warm weather continues, little snow will remain. An increased cleaner force may work downtown to aid thawing.

Bhainess Stret-Cleaning

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