Widespread grip death toll rises in city two weeks
The city reports a sharp rise in grip related deaths over the last two weeks with counts near 300 for December. The elderly show the highest fatality rate as physicians debate origin and note several prominent figures among the dead.
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
Rollo Bryan Cousin of Bryan Arrives in Washington for Burial
Relatives of Rollo Kirk Bryan head from Michigan to claim his remains in Washington after his death from a cerebral hemorrhage at Casualty Hospital. Bryan, who said he was cousin to William Jennings Bryan, registered at the Burton Hotel three weeks ago and faced illness that led to his collapse. A real estate broker in Gary, Indiana, L A Bryan, is named in his effects, along with money orders and a deed for property in Prohibition Park New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
David Barker aged fifteen was fined fifty dollars by Judge De Lacy in juvenile court for firing a revolver last Monday night. He was placed under six months supervision of Probation Officer Copp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
David Barker
de Lacy
Copp
Postum Turns Coffee Addicts Into New People
A plainspoken testimonial from a wife about quitting coffee and adopting Postum. She says her husband recovered from severe sickness, headaches, and yellowed skin after stopping coffee and drinking Postum. She notes her own improved health and weight gain, and urges others to try the beverage citing others who were surprised by its effects.
Southern Railway to Cut Florida Travel Service This Winter
Southern Railway officials may reduce train service to Jacksonville and Florida resorts this winter as tourist demand drops. The fast Florida point train might be omitted, replaced by a through run to Jacksonville from Augusta, Ga. A new schedule is expected to be published today reflecting trimmed through and total services. L. A. Emerson, assistant general freight agent at Charleston, has resigned and his 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 Indorsement of Board Cited
Capt James F Oyster says he hears teachers indorsing the board and its handling of the law and denies wide demoralization among staff. Dr Chancellor faces continued incompetency and insubordination charges with expected testimony today as vacation ends and schools reopen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Oyster
Board of Education
Capt. Oyater
Chancellor
Leckie & Fulton
Lkely
Fulton
Washington
Hin
Washington Public Schools
Dr Stafford in good condition after operation
Dr. Stafford pastor of St Patrick’s Church underwent surgery Tuesday at Providence Hospital. Last night doctors reported he is resting comfortably with normal pulse and temperature and no fever. While not yet past the crisis, physicians see hopeful signs and will comment further after several days of observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Stafford
St. Patrick's Church
Providence Hospital
St Patrick's Rectory
Staftford
Priest Maguire Relapses, Lapses Into Serious Pneumonia
Rev Father Joseph J. Maguire, pastor of the Church of the Holy Comforter, has been ill with pneumonia at his home 1 Fourteenth Street Southeast. He was thought convalescent Tuesday but was reported in serious condition last night. His vitality is hoped to aid recovery though chances remain slight. His mother, also ill, remains at the home and has not been told of his critical state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Joseph J. Maguire
Church of the Holy Comforter
Fourteenth Street
Father Maguire
Fur Stolen From Woman During Mass at St Augustine's
Miss Elizabeth Cleary of 1229 Thirteenth Street NW reports a fur neck piece stolen from her while she prayed in a pew at St Augustine's Catholic Church on Fifteenth Street near M Street NW. She left the fur on a cushion, and it vanished as she rose. Police requested to recover the garment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Cleary
Thirteenth Street
St Augustine'’s Catholic Church
Fifteenth Street
M Street
Thief Robs Participant During Gospel Service
Julian Clements of 3130 Dumbarton Avenue Northwest was robbed yesterday morning during a Seventh Street gospel service on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. A roughly dressed man crowded him, and the purse containing about 50 cents disappeared. Clements suspects the thief and urged caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Julian Clements
Dumbarton Avenue
Clements
Boys' Building Opens for Inspection by Washington YMCA
The Washington YMCA opens its Boys Building for inspection after a New Year reception drawing 2,500 friends. The event showcased a top world class gymnasium, a 20 piece association orchestra, and an employment bureau that aided 62 men in three months. The building includes a club room on the second floor, a polished oak gym floor, four fireplaces, libraries and game rooms, a 60-seat basement, a swimming pool, and a workshop. A long committee list led the reception events and guided tours through the modernized facilities built to serve boys and their activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Association
Association
John B. Sloman, Jr
Jamea Sharp
Grant Leet
Gems in Waste Basket Attributed to Missing Jewelry
William H. McCauley reported jewelry valued at 700 dollars stolen from his apartment after an apparent entry while he and his wife slept. Detectives searched the premises but found no clues. Last night the wife found the gems in a waste basket, explaining the bag had fallen from the bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. McCauley
North Carolina Avenue
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
McCaulsy
Berman
McCauley
Detective Berman
City Bulletins Health Malt Bread and Local Goods Ad
Start using Malt Bread for health and nourishment this new year. Local grocers supply fresh loaves and a variety of goods including ham, butter and canned items. Also stock offerings from Arlington VA stores, stock sale notice, and equipment ads from multiple firms.
The Spot on the Ceiling
A flatdweller laments a fresh ceiling stain from a leaky steam radiator overhead. He notes radiators should be fixed to stop leaks and jokes about plasterers and coal miners benefiting from repairs, yet he cannot admire the ceiling spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mx Flatdweller
Boss Plasterer
Khalsominer
Burglars Rope Barber Shop in Southeast City
Burglars entered William Turner barbershop at 1108 Eighth Street Southeast yesterday morning and stole seven razors and two pairs of shears. Police search for a small boy, Joseph Atherton, nine, missing since yesterday afternoon from 29 D Street Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Turner
Eighth Street
Joseph Atherton
D Street
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Prince Albert
Suits For Hire
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la. Ave
St RW
Ray
Michigan
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Wellvill
Suiuive
Florda Travel
Oyster
Miss Cleary
E. W. Grove
Heurich
Eurich
Senate
Liege
Jamestown
Maerzen
Heurich Brewing Co
Phone West 1600
City Bulletins
D. Pyles
Arington
Shington People
Treasury
Great Bear
Muqdiman & Co
Heurich’s
Tt Maerzen
Senate—brewery
Arlington Bottling Company
Victor-E. Adler
Ccscisc
7Th St
Flatdweller
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Aye
Selinger’s
St. Dorst
Geyer’s Fine Palm Garden
Geyer
Munyon
Potomac
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street
N. W
Hicks
Warner
Warners Bete Cure
Warners Bete Cure Company
Rochester
Washington Post
Iso
Dalas
Manuel
Thos. W. Sidwell
St. N. W
Berlitz School
St N.W
Grand Frise
St. Louis
Mobie
Universits
Prud Homme
Easure
Newcorn & Green
F Street
Peerreeremersee
Johnson Bros
Hogany Furniture
R. W
J. B. Hesde
F St
Ison, Inc
Friedlander Bros
9Th and
E Streets
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Castelberg’s
Carvers
John B. Espey
United Cloak Company
New York
Goodyear
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