Grip Epidemic Causes Jump in City Deaths
Widespread grip has sharply increased city deaths in the last two weeks with over 300 deaths reported. Most deaths are among those over fifty, many prominent figures succumbing, while physicians call the rise local in origin and likely linked to climate and influenza spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Grip
Pittsburg
W. P. C Hazen
Cortelyou
Washington
John Bancroft Davis
Germany
United States
C. C Queen
Queen
Henry P Sanders
Remains of Rollo Kirk Bryan Come for Relatives
Relatives of Rollo Kirk Bryan, said to be a cousin of William Jennings Bryan, travel from Michigan after Bryan dies of a cerebral hemorrhage at Casualty Hospital. He registered at the Burton Hotel three weeks ago and had little money. A Philadelphia-like travel tale ends with funds and a deed found in his effects.
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Rollo Kirk Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Casualty Hospital
Peck
Henry Behrendt
Police
Lansing
Mich
Washington
Burton Hotel
Mr. Bryan
Mr Bryan
Bryan
Atlanta
L A. Bryan
Gary
Ind
Prohibition Park
Boy Pat on His Probation Fined for Revolver Fire
David Barker age fifteen was fined fifty dollars by Judge De Lacy in juvenile court yesterday for firing a revolver last Monday night. He was placed under six months probation supervision by Probation Officer Copp.
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Pat
David Barker
de Lacy
Copp
Postum Turns Coffe Habit Into Health Recovery Story
A wife describes how quitting coffee and using Postum cured her husband’s severe sickness and yellowing skin, restored his energy, and improved his kidneys. She details her own nervousness and weight gain after starting Postum, notes readers’ skepticism, and cites a testimonial from a Postum Co. promotion based in Battle Creek Michigan.
Southern Railway weighs winter service cuts to Florida travel
Southern Railway officials consider trimming the winter schedule as tourist travel to Florida resorts may be lighter this year. A fast Florida Point train could be dropped and a Augusta to Jacksonville run may extend to Jacksonville. Reports from system officials on reduced service were reviewed and a new timetable is expected today. L. A. Emerson, assistant general freight agent at Charleston, has resigned and his Charleston office has been abolished.
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Southern Railway
Florida Point
Augusta
Jacksonville
Florida
The
L. A. Emerson
Fraight
Charleston
D. c
Thinks Teachers Satisfied Claims Oyster Indorsement
Capt James F Oyster says he has heard teachers indorse the board and that the law satisfies them in the long run. He doubts widespread resignations but notes many say they are satisfied with current conditions. Chancellor trial resumes with testimony and witnesses planned. school vacation ends and classes resume Monday.
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Oyster
James F. Oyster
Board of Education
Capt. Oyater
Chancellor
Leckie & Fulton
Lkely
Fulton
Washington
Hin
Washington Public Schools
Dr Stafford Doing Well After Tuesday Operation
Dr Stafford pastor of St Patrick's Church was operated on at Providence Hospital Tuesday morning. Last night he rested comfortably with normal pulse and temperature and no fever. Doctors say he has not passed the crisis yet but signs are hopeful though several days remain before outcomes are commentable. A leading specialist attended the operation and all precautions are taken to prevent complications. At the rectory and hospital there is heavy inquiry and prayers for his recovery across Catholic Churches in the district.
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Dr. Stafford
St. Patrick's Church
Providence Hospital
St Patrick's Rectory
Staftford
Priest Maguire Falls Back Into Illness At Home
Rev. Father Joseph J. Maguire pastor of the Church of the Holy Comforter has relapsed from pneumonia and remains seriously ill at his home, 1 Fourteenth Street Southeast. His mother is also ill, and she has not yet been told of his critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Joseph J. Maguire
Church of the Holy Comforter
Fourteenth Street
Father Maguire
Fur Stolen From Woman at St Augustine’s Church
Miss Elizabeth Cleary reports a thief stole her fur neck piece from a pew at St Augustine’s Catholic Church on Fifteenth Street near M Street Northwest. She left it on a cushion while praying and found it gone upon rising. Police asked to recover the garment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Cleary
Thirteenth Street
St Augustine'’s Catholic Church
Fifteenth Street
M Street
Thief Robs Participant at Gospel Service on Seventh Street
Julian Clements of 3130 Dumbarton Avenue Northwest reported a purse theft during a gospel service at Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. A roughly dressed man crowded him and is suspected as the thief. Clements claimed the stolen item was a purse containing a small amount of money.
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Seventh Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Julian Clements
Dumbarton Avenue
Clements
Boys' Building Opens for Inspection at Y M C A
The Y M C A in Washington showcased its rebuilt boys building described as one of the world’s finest gymnasiums. A New Year’s reception drew 2,500 guests amid guided tours, an employment bureau, a 20 piece association orchestra, and athletic demonstrations concluding with a swimming exhibition and magic show.
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Washington Association
Association
John B. Sloman, Jr
Jamea Sharp
Grant Leet
Gems in Waste Basket Jewelry Found After Search
William H. McCauley reported a $700 jewelry theft from his apartment on North Carolina Avenue Southeast. Detectives searched the premises without result until Mrs. McCauley found the items in a waste basket, the couple saying the bag fell from the bureau into the basket and had been mistaken for under the pillow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. McCauley
North Carolina Avenue
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
McCaulsy
Berman
McCauley
Detective Berman
Malt Bread and Grocery Deals Boost New Year Health
CITY BULLETINS advertise Schneider's Malt Bread as a healthful start for the new year with nourishing value and purity. Grocers offer fresh loaves and a range of produce and meats including potatoes, tomatoes, currants, raisins, butter, and ham. Listings note stock for sale, office ads, household goods, and local business messages from Arlington and nearby areas.
The Spot on the Ceiling
In a flat the resident laments a fresh water stain from a leaking steam radiator overhead. He notes painters and plasterers benefit from leaks, yet he cannot truly admire the ceiling spot, though he keeps a friendly view toward tradesmen. He reflects on human imperfection and shared responsibility.
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Mx Flatdweller
Boss Plasterer
Khalsominer
Burglars Rob Barber Shop on Eighth Street
The barber shop of William Turner at 1108 Eighth Street Southeast was entered yesterday morning and seven razors and two pairs of shears were stolen. Police search for a missing nine year old boy Joseph Atherton of 29 D Street Northwest who vanished after yesterday afternoon.
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William Turner
Eighth Street
Joseph Atherton
D Street
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