Poundmaster Switch Highlights District Animal Custody
The semiannual report to the health department shows the District pound held 2,427 cats and 2,176 dogs in the last six months with geese not found. Cats are killed by asphyxiation in a gag chamber on request, while dogs are given 48 hours for redemption before charcoal gas euthanasia. Total outcomes: 280 redeemed, 6 sold, 4,509 killed. facilities at South Capitol since 1913 include an office, pens, and hired staff. George W. Rae appointed poundmaster to start next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Lowe
Pound Ag
South Capitol
Emil Kuhn
New York
George W. Rae
Capitol
Woodward
Poundmaster
Red Cross Receives Cash Gifts for Bulgaria Relief
The Red Cross gathered donations totaling 1210 for Bulgarian relief. A $1000 contribution came from Cleveland to Dodge of New York, with $100 from Mrs. Ficanor H Patterson and $50 from W J Boardman of Washington. Funds will go to Queen Eleonora of Bulgaria leading relief for the hungry. John Bansett Moore, chairman, and Miss Mabel Hoardman will confer soon on sending aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fic Tked Cross
Cleveland
Dodge
New York
Bulgaria
Ficanor H. Patterson
W. J. Boardman
Washington
Monas
Queen Eileonora
Joh Bansett Moore
International Committee
The
Red Cross
Souly
Mabel Hoardman
Acthe
American Red Cross
Willl
Tomourrow Az
Myers to Build New Theater at Fourteenth Street
Arrangements completed for F Myers to erect a moving picture theater at 200 Fourteenth Street Northwest. The front will measure 40 feet with a depth of 150 feet and seating for 600. Construction costs are about 33 thousand dollars and work will start immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtyers
Moving Picture Theater
Fourteenth Street
Hyomei Breathes Quick Cure for Catarrh Anymore
An old time health ad promotes Hyomei as a direct to the point remedy for catarrh and related breathing ailments. It touts antiseptic and germicidal oils delivered by inhaler to nasal throat and bronchial mucosa with claims of healing soothing and germ destruction. The ad notes Hyomei for common colds bronchitis croup and stopped up head and mentions a $1 complete outfit from local druggists and O Donnell's Drug Store refund offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Donnell
Panama Didn't Get Wireless New Year Greeting
Arlington radio operator questions why the Panama wireless station failed to receive the New Year greeting from the United States station at Arlington. He suggests the Honolulu station’s non-registration is due to distance, and the Arlington crew only learned of the lapse when The Post informed them.
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Arlington
Panama
United States
Honolulu
Lane praises government surveys as best work in 1913
Secretary Lane lauds the general land office for its 1913 surveying performance after receiving Commissioner Tallman’s report. He calls the direct system of surveys by the government a success versus competitive contract, marking a conclusive season of achievement.
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Lane
General Land Office
Tallman
The
Land Office
Nesbit Named Washington Insurance Commissioner
Charles F. Nesbit, longtime Washington insurance figure, named by District commissioners to fill the vacancy after George W. Ingham. Nesbit will start Saturday and pledges reforms, a new district insurance code, and expanded department service to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Nesbit
Washington
George W. Ingham
Insurance Department
Nesbit
Newman
Automobile kills boy. driver held on bond
Arthur Bateman driving a car owned by Alfred Thom struck and instantly killed Newman Roac a six year old colored resident of 1637 V Street NW Bateman fled to the Fourteenth and U streets area notified a crossing officer and was later released on $5000 bond. He claims he was moving slowly. Bateman resides at 91111 street NW and his employer at 1761 R Street NW.
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Arthur Bateman
Alfred
Thom
Newman Roac
V Street
Bateman
Fourteenth
U Streets
J. R. Joenkina
R Street
Annie Ware
Ghureh Stree
Odd Police Rules in DC A Ten Year Old Toothpick Ban
A long excerpt from a police manual outlines strict limits on Washington officers on duty. Prohibitions include chewing toothpicks, leaving duty areas except on official business, and engaging in gambling, politics, or religious discussions. Officers are required to maintain decorum and refrain from harsh language while serving the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciizens
Washington
Maj. Sylvester
Guardians of the Peace
Linter
District of Columbia
Forcs
Police
Police Umbrella Platforms And Dry Foot Patrols
A officer was sent to Casualty Hospital but he will recover. New umbrella platforms at crossings keep officers dry, with red danger lights atop. Second precinct won the annual Inspection trophy and presented a clean health report yesterday according to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Casualty Hospital
Australia and New Zealand Back Panama Exposition
The Commonwealth of Australia and the government of New Zealand offer cordial support to the Panama-Pacific Exposition despite their parent government’s official nonparticipation. An American commission led by Alva Adams and including O Neil Sevier Maj Sydney A Cleman A S A and Thomas G Stallsmith reported strong welcomes from Australia. Australia will provide artillery cavalry infantry and its navy will be represented by a new superdreadnought.
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Commonwealth of Australia
New Zealand
Alva Adams
O'Neil Sevier
Sydney A. Cleman
Thomas G. Stallsmith
Australia
Rural Road Report From Rural Carriers
Chairman Bourne releases a report from over 95 percent of rural mail carriers detailing 1 005 284 miles of highway. Of these, 61.4 miles are paved, 128 874 gravel and sand clay, 587 502 improved earth, and 276 68 unimproved earth roads. over 469 000 miles are bad part of the year and over 20 000 miles lead all year. Among 43 953 rural carriers 2 065 have automobiles and 1 671 motorcycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourne
Joint Committee of Congress
United States
The Serpent's Fang sensational theater bulletin
Josty bulletins announce The Serpent's Fang and other sensations at a Virginia theater. A fountain pen shop advertises factory prices at 1421 Peave, while Quality Coal offers coal solutions from 30 Woodward building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Pen Shop
Coal Troubles, & Co
Woodward
Beau Brummelled Byrnes Keeps Swampoodle Beat Forty Years
Captain Michael Byrnes of the Sixth Precinct, famed as the neatest officer and “nearest man on the force,” marks 42 years on the police with a reputation for steady efficiency. Born in Ireland in 1848, he came to America as a youth, served in the artillery, and joined the Metropolitan police in 1871. He rose from patrolman to sergeant, then lieutenant, now captain, overseeing the Sixth precinct. Despite improving health and age, he remains a disciplined, respected leader well known beyond the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Byrnes
Beau Brummet
Byrnes
Ireland
America
New York
Washington
Metropolitan Police Force
Byrnea
Cleveland
White House
Moore
Police Personalities Report From Local Precincts
The report lists officers and staff across precincts No. 6 to No. 9 laid up with illnesses such as colds rheumatism and neuralgia. Capt Cafey and several Ninth precinct members were struck by grip with expected short absences. Other names include J W McDaniels C F Brown Henry Ehlers W E Gleason C A Strobel J Wall H C Shepherd Tom Hanley and Anthony Fennelly with varying recovery timelines.
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Grip
Ninth Precinct
C. F. Brown
Henry Ehlers
W. E. Gleason
C. A. Strobel
J. Wall
H.C. Shepherd
Tom Hanley
Anthony Fennelly
Fire Department Notes and Departures
Fire Department notes report E R Pierce on extended leave traveling in Arizona for health. Lieut T H Ohle ill at home. Lieut O R Moxley planning a fighting trip to the lower Potomac. Melbourne Fire Brigade sends New Year card to Chief Wagner and eight members attend Capt D T Warren funeral. Warren served sixteen years and was a leading fire fighter. floral tributes planned.
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E. R. Pierce
Fire Department
Washington
Arizona
T. H. Ohle
O. R. Moxley
Lower
Potomac
Wagner
Fire Board
Metropolitan Fire Department
Melbourne
Australia
Harrie B. Lee
A. J. Sullivan
D. T. Warren
No. 35 Fire Company
Luray Place
Warren Afad
Secretary to a Town Name Change in Goldsboro
Robert L. Marcley, longtime assistant secretary treasurer of the National Press Club, becomes executive secretary under contract for Goldsboro Chamber of Commerce, expected to take office around January 10 after a personal visit. He brings extensive business training and aims to advance commercial and civic organization development. Also promoting home-grown flowers and decorations for weddings by Gude at 1214 F.
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Board of Com| Commissioners
District of Columbia
Nesbit
Ths
Monday Evening Club
Siddons
Cymmassioner
Newman
United States
Mr. Nesbit
Ohio
Washington
Ihe Tas
Masonic Mutual Life Insurance Company
Robert L. Marcley
Naioneal Press Club
Washington, D. C
Chamber of Commerce of
Goldsboro
N. C
Norbe
City Hall Incidents In Brief Survey Of District Courts
District Court officials and clerks observed New Year holidays with families and friends. Justice Barnard and others suspended for brief periods while several staff members celebrated, dined, or volunteered with the needy. Notables include J R Young, Alfred Buhrman, Ralph Given, John Weyrich, and Wm H Shelby among many others in Washington.
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Clabaugh
District Supreme Court
Stafford
Barnard
District Supreme Bench
Pugh
United States
Mulloway
Alfred G. Buhrman
the Willard
Frank J. Hogan
Hogan
Capital Traction Company
John R. Young
Washington
Ralph Given
John R. Weyrich
Clarence KR. Wilson
S Mc
William Lemon
Chamber of Commerce board to hold final Sahel year meeting
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its final Sahel year board meeting Wednesday evening with near full attendance. Ten retiring directors include Gude, Galliher, Earnshaw, Prince, Schutt, Graves, Harvey, Stoddard, Linkina, and Smith. Nominations list numerous candidates for vacancies and possible new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
William F. Gude
W. T. Galliher
B. BK. Earnshaw
A. D. Prince
George F. Schutt
B. S. Graves
Hugh Harvey
Snoseph Stoddard
Charles H. Linkina
Thomas W. Smith
H. B. F. Macfarland
Robert N. Harper
Oliver 5. Metzerott
Leftwich Sinclair
Joseph Stras
Retail Merchants Association news outlines for readers
The Retail Merchants Association plans its annual meeting in January and conducts pre meeting section meetings for routine business. Committees report three far reaching projects for national capital retailers, with December business up on last year and strong after Christmas activity.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Reta Merchants’ Association
National Capital
Washington
Columbus
Peruna Expectorant Tonic Praised for Grip Relief
Advert claims grip is an epidemic that poisons vital organs and that Peruna, an expectorant tonic with mild laxative qualities, strengthens the body against grip poisons. Readers share testimonials from Rev. Troutman in Kansas City Missouri Mrs Gates in Hastings Lake Alabama and Mrs Wells in Delaware Ohio praising Peruna's grip cure and tonic effects.
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Grip
Peruna
Pastor
George A. E. Troutman
East Ninth St
Kansas City
Gentry Gates
First Ave
Hast Lake
Ala
Paruna
Charles E. Wells
South St
Delaware
Ohio
Ia Grippe
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Spa Nen Barhive
D.C
C. H. Dodge
F Myers
Lane Lands Land Surveyors
NEW Insurance Chief
C. F. Nesbit
G. W. Ingham
Congress
Masonic Mutual Life
Insurance
Ruben Nelson
Sqouthland
Louis Mortfield
Ninth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Nelson
Lang Murray
Washington Railway and Elect Company
Frederl
W. Wilson
Marine Corps
Navy Yard
Sicly
Richard Sylvester
J.T. Holtinberger
A. H. Robnett
U.S
John Robrett
Seventeenth
George Webster
Nichols Avenue
FORCE
Josty ‘Bulletins
Beau Brummel
Capt. Byrnes
Police Personals
John Maloney
George N. Scriven
Night Desk
Manin
J. W. McDaniels
J. C. Cafey
No. 9
Fire Department Notes
R. L. Marcley
Press Club
W.C
Gude
Bohemia
Royal Pilsen
West 435
Abner-Drury Brewing Co
William H. Shelby
Varnell
Washington Elks
Hi Street
Shelby
Frank Sebring
Comas Hawken
Sydney
Mudd
la Plata
Rexnald
S. Huldekoper
Wampler
William E. Williams
William A. Kroll
Baltimore
Elizabeth Wilson
Gardner
Greer
Miss Harvey
Massachusetts Avenue
Wiliam Clark Taylor
James Waughes
Police Court
Providence Hospital
N. C. Harper
J. B. Peyton
B. F. Lecraft
W. S. Adkins
E.W. Thomas
Wiliam F. @ude
D. J. Aufman
Charlies J. Bee
John Dolph
Washington Topham
Ralph W. Lee
Thomas Grant
Chapin Brown
Dolph
Grant
Atlantic City
Secretary Grant
Haberdashers
Ladies’ Tailors
Chum‘bua
Newspapre Berrive
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