Girl Swallows Acid in Jealous Fit and Is Rescued
A seventeen year old girl named Mary J Bayliss of Sik South Alfred Street Alexandria swallowed acid in a fit of anger. Guy Further of 43 L Street Northeast knocked the bottle from her mouth at 16 John Marshall Place, saving her life. She was taken to Emergency Hospital. doctors say the operation was rapid and the patient survived.
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Mary J. Baylisa
Sik South Alfréd Street
Alexandria
John Marshall Place
Guy Further
L Street Northest
Mamie Corrigan
Toyas
Bartee
Irid
Rally for Prohibition at First Universal Church
Prohibitionists plan a grand rally next Friday night at the First Universal Church on Marshall Pines in the northwest. The event is under the auspices of Henderson Pent No 198 and Onws it Xu Independent Order of Rechabites with notable speakers including Senators Taylor and Prazi, Rep Bankhead, Rep Pearson Hobson, and Rep Hale. Will feature musical numbers led by William Beans as organized by district prohibitionists and led by Mrs Smith and Rev Crafts among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue First Uvlerian Church
Doun Marshall Pines
Joan 2. Henderson
T&t. Taylor
J.B. Prazi
Spre
John I Bankhead
Mialama
Riche Kent Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Nathan W. Hale
N. Elwyn Vowles
Philp Ver Dohn T. Bunch
Amy Ta Heer
Complaints Over Street Cleaning Stables Nuisance
Citizens in the Ninth to O streets northwest area protest the street cleaning stables with noise and conduct by workers. Residents plan court action as mornings draw 100 teams and 150 workers gather, affecting property values. Superintendent Twohey cited that bids for ash removal were not readvertised, amid accusations from contractor George W. Killen.
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Ninth
Tenth
Twohey
Twoshey
George W. Killeen
Georgetown
McDermott Pushes Jim Crow Car Clause in Union Station Plan
F A McDermott of 43 U Street NW urges Washington commissioners to insert a clause for streetcar trackage to Union Station and universal transfers, proposing Jim Crow cars. He argued Southern cities have adopted the measure and that it would gain support from white residents and some Black residents, warning of rising opposition later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
F. A. McDermott
U Street
McDermott
Conbal
Liquor Petitions Pour In Across District
A flood of petitions on liquor regulation arrives at the committee as public hearings continue. Citizens from diverse groups urge supporting bills before Congress to regulate sale and manufacture of liquor in the district, with residents and clergy contributing letters and endorsements.
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Union Station
Sims
Wellin
Lamb
Distrie
Is Aa
Steen Bent Uysige
Yostre
Congress
Uty
Eton
Funeral for War Office Chief Drinkard Held Today
Waverley BD Drinkard of the Coast Defenses Division to be buried today at 1238 Thirteenth Street NW. Born in Blehryard, IV in 1851, he was son of the late Col William Drinkard, chief clerk of the War Department. A Columbia University graduate, he practiced law in Washington before joining government service and was regarded as a key War Department official.
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Waverley
Drinkard
Coast Def Division
War Department
Reoe
Arison
O'Vlnek
Drys
Thirteenth Street
Blehryard
William IO Drinkard
Waslengun
Columb University
Theshington Gar
May bury Fergusson here in Washington plans
The probable interment of William Fergusson, executive secretary of the Philippine commission, killed in Manila, is expected in Washington. Funeral services were held at the Ayuntamiento, and his body may be transported aboard the Sherman to leave Manila soon. Frederick W. Carpenter, Fergusson’s principal assistant, is expected to fill the vacancy.
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Tur Wl. Fergusson
Manila
Washington
Ayuntamiento
Franciscu
Sherman
ManBa
Fergusson
Bill Aimed at Gambling in District of Columbia
A bill to amend the DC code to ban betting bookmaking and pooling by individuals or corporations on horse races and similar events, referred to the corporation counsel after viewing by the House District Committee, with penalties including fines and imprisonment for violations.
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Corporation Counsel
District of Columbia
House District Committee
Persor
Widow Edith Galt Named Sole Beneficiary In Galt Estate Will
Norman Galt, last member of Galt & Bros., died several days ago and left a will dated September 2, 1898 naming his wife Edith Bolling Galt as executrix and sole beneficiary. Probate filing anticipated as the value of the estate is not yet recorded. The Post features an Educational Contest picture today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Galt
Galt & Bros
Edith Bolling Galt
District primary law debated by Colored Republican club
William Murrell leads a delegation pressing Commissioner Macfarland to approve a bill to reduce in Congress the district primary elections. The note appears amid a mix of local notices and ads including health products, grocers, beauty items, and shifting meeting dates for the Anthropological Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Murrell
Central Committee of the
Colored United Republican Clubs
Macfarland
Approval of Drug Amendment by Sylvester and Macfarland
Sylvester forwards amendment to the District pharmacy commission with approval to restrict the sale of cocaine and other registered drugs to licensed professionals only with physician prescription. Commissioner Macfarland also approves the sale amendment, noting the drug habit issue should be stamped out and that small quantities for sale to those 18 and older may be carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Sylvester
Macfarland
Mai Sylkester
Aa Tong
Gale
Firemen face charges against Veer boat gallery fire crew
Chief Engineer Belt of the fire department announced that an investigation into charges against No 16 engine company officers and members over dereliction during the Veer gallery blaze last Thursday would take place at 10 o clock. Battalion Commander Samuel R xv Cant Thomas O Connor of No 16 engine company and Capt Timothy Konohne of No 20 engine company were named as a trial board. The inquiry will be at No 16 engine house with witnesses and those who blocked the charges ordered to appear.
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Belt
Fire Department
No. 16 Engine Company
Veerbof Art Gallery
Samuel R. xv
Thomas O'Connor
Ingine Company
Timothy Konohne
No. 20 Engine Company
Haveeen
Tral Board
Sg. 16 Engine House
Rev Dr Bristol Recovering After Pulpit Accident
Rev Dr Frank M Bristol pastor of Metropolitan Memorial is resting after being struck by a loosened plaster rosette from the ceiling during prayers. He has a scalp wound and shock but no serious injuries and hopes to return soon. Congregants visited the rectory at 330 C Street NW yesterday. Law Students Promenade Tonight at the Arlington Hotel features Georgetown law faculty and wives as guests of the class of 08 with a committee and patronesses.
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Frank M. Bristol
Éured
Bristol
C Street
Law
Georgetown Law
Arlington Hotel
Acta Piatronesses
Harry M. Clabaugh
Seth Shepard
Ashley M. Gould
Daniel Khen
Ughy Smith
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Victor E
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Potomac
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Wingtom
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Heueh
Maisi
Swinners
Orderrich
Maerzen
Senate
Heurich Brewing CO
Cravenette
Chae
Prince
West End
Lansburgh Furniture Go
Inter-Ocean Building
Minth Street
the Sunday Post
Uy Mall
Rally For Prohibition
Mr. McDermott
Bar
WAR Office
Philippines
Bill
GALT
The
Post
Crossaer
PA. Ave
Joint Finance Committee
Associated Charities
Citizens’ Relief Association
Committee On Prevention of Consumption
G Street
Milton F. Asies
Mra
Harriet Blaine Beate
Emile Berliner
Scott ¢. Bone
Walter C. Chephane
John Joy Bidson
Wm. Corcoren Buatis
F. Gude
Robert N. Herper
Archibald Hepking
Hennen Jennings
A Limers
John R. McLean
Mea
Hb, F. Mactartaxa
Arthur D. Marks
Frederic L. Moots
Sofe A. Nordhott-Jung
Thomas C. Noyes
E. Francis Rises
Cuno H. Rudolph
Edgar D. Shew
John B. Bleman
Wm. P. Spurgeon
Corcoran Thom
Mise Emily Tuckerma
George ‘Truesdell
Herbert Wadsworth
W. Woodward
Washington Post
City Bulletins
Schneider
Navy
7Th St
D. Pyles
the Mercantile Society
Poundmaster
Woodward
Health Department
Connecticut
C. A. Muddiman& CO
Anthropological Society’ of Washington
Henriet
Maerzen and
aArlington Bottling Company
Game Gold
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N. C. Upham
Home Life
Maj. Sylvester
Mr. Macfarland
Trial Board
Veerhaff
D. J. Kaufman
America
House & Herrmann
Eye
Deng
National Capital Brewing Co
Lincoln
Keeley Institute
North Capitol Street
Washington, D. C
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Maryland
Gus
Wood
T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmeh
Richmond, Va
Sala Sp
Selinger’s
F St. Cor. Ltd
Munyon
All Druggista
Uneeda
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Company
Rocheste N.Y
Friedlander Bros., Strand & Streets
Veeaeseae
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