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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1916

Page

6

Will Count Chamber's Vote In Chamber Election Timelines

Tellers for the annual election of officers and directors of the Chamber of Commerce were named by Chairman P. T. Moran. The slate includes Joseph D. Sullivan as chairman and Walter B. Guy as vice chairman among 28 others. Forty candidates have announced, and the election of directors is expected to be the closest in years.

Chamber of Cormmetes P. T. ‘Moran Joseph D. Sullivan Walter B. Guy William D. Barry Walter Brownley George W. Buck Charles W. Claggett A. M. Fisher Charles W. Gill Peter Hill Charles Howser Phil King J. L. Leverton Harry 8. Lewis J. Charles McGuire F. J. Mérsheimer R. McP. Milans E. A. Murphy H. T. Offferdinger J. M. Place C. P. Ravenburg G. Rule Ward Savage W. McK. Stowell Edward Schmid Georges Seibéld Washington ‘Topham George Wainwright Adam Weschler D. Frank Wright Wil

Redfield calls secretaries to Washington meeting

Secretary Redfield invited commercial secretaries of chambers of commerce from large US towns to Washington on February 4 for a two day conference. He aims to explain department efforts to promote American commerce. The meeting will be informal and limited to cities over 150,000, with smaller cities to be included later.

Redfield Chambers of Commerce United States Washington Department Amaller

Charlie Chaplin in The Tramp at Va Theater Today

City bulletins announce Chaplin’s The Tramp screening at the Va Theater. Carmen Shaffer supplies flowers for social functions at 000 14th.

Charlie Chaplin Charlie Carmen Shaffer

Married teacher wins mandamus over Rule 45 in district case

Justine Gould directed issuance of two mandates against the board of education to reinstate Gladys Aline Strong Hellman, a teacher who lost her job after marriage under Rule 45. The court found the rule unreasonable and in conflict with law, noting the board employed married women and that Hellman had top academic and pedagogic qualifications before and after marriage. Blair said the board would appeal.

Justine Gould Board of Education Gladys Aline Strong Hellman Hellman Committees On Rules Ashe Clarence R. Wilson Paul B. Lesh Wilson, Huldekeper & Lesh Mra. Hallmann Stenhene Henry P. Blair

Weather Bureau Sun and Tide Notes for DC Area

The report covers tides and weather outlook for Washington and surrounding regions. It notes cold wave forecasts with rain and snow across mid Atlantic states, strong winds, and record lows in the northwest. Temperature readings and humidity are listed for the day, with sunshine and historical comparisons.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington District of Columbia Virginia Maryland St. Lawrence Mississippi River Jad Iowa Northwest Plains States Missouri Iskée Wisconsin Pacific States Middle Atlantic New England Arkansas Tenneases Misalseippi Upper Lake Region Ohio Valley South Atlantic States

Deaths Reported in City Obituary List

Obituary notices list Grace Roby 42 at Bibley Hospital John Fable 63 at 1412 Potomac Ave Anna Bowser 82 at The Baltimore Apts Sarah Miller 84 at 8114 Wie Ave Annie Jamison 53 at 1207 L St NW Rosa Easby 70 at 2007 Gat NW George Miller 75 at Providence Hospital Frank Liegewits 24 at 74 Q St OW Bila DeAtiey 80 at 618 11th St SW Katherine Hartigan 45 at 107 North Capitol Dorman Smith 70 at 1201 6th St NW Jane Martin 68 at Tl Park Rd Tracy Bundey 27 at Sibley Hospital.

Grace EB. Roby Bibley Hospital John J. Fable Potomac Ave Anna ©. Bowser The Baltimore Apts Sarah Miller Wie. Ave Annie E. Jamison L St. Nw Rosa L. Easby Gat. Nw George Miller Providence Hospital Frank Liegewits St Ow Bila B. DeAtiey Atherine O. Hartigan North Capitol Dorman Smith 6Th St Jane E. Martin Tl Park Tracy Bundey Sibley Hospital

District Court News Highlights Civil and Family Actions

The District Supreme Court heard retrial in the Sully versus Hammond case over a $1.5 million claim alleging a conspiracy to block cotton ginning rights profits. Other rulings include verdicts in Geers Beall v Gormley Co for damages, a $1,250 injury award in an engineering case, and a custody ruling in a limited divorce. Additional suits cover estate probate, portrait damages, and workplace injury. Executives at the U.S. attorney’s office announced promotions within the district office.

Daniel J. Sully New York John Haya Hammond Washington Gould Circuit Division 1 District Supreme Court Sully Geers . Beall P. F. Gormley Company W. C. Cornell Company Theodore Lee Standard Engineering Company George B. Wyne Publc Mark Stearman iSust Hester M. Beall John F. Beall Justha McCoy Camae National Capital Press Harry W. Wakenight Saya Charles V.imlay

Licensed to Marry Names Across Virginia and Maryland

A fragment lists multiple婚 pairs including Charlie C Kenyon 80 and Maute Brockman a0 of Orange Virginia and Rev J G Ball presiding. Also appears are couples from Baehumsville Manasers Birdsville Indian Head Fort Myer and others with various ages and ministers named in a jumble of OCR errors.

Charlie C. Kenyon Maute Brockman Orange J. G. Ball Kyiest Biehardsot Lile M. Timberlake Baehumsville William I. McKenney Gurgs Loveless Birdsville Ind Mery E Malone Benning D. C J. P. Bornweaner Margaret 0. Nokes P. A. Eo Henry E. Thornberry Nellie C. Sanity] van S. T. Morris

Unclear Family Names in Drafted Birth Notices

Fragmentary OCR lists numerous couples and children with unclear spellings. Many lines appear to mix first names and surnames, including boys and girls, but crucial details like dates or places are missing, leaving a patchy, noncohesive record of births or family connections.

Abolition Push Shakes Washington High Schools

Board of education at Franklin School weighs Eastern High Home and School Association resolutions calling for abolition or major reform of fraternities and sororities in city schools. President Blair says a thorough investigation is likely. Antisaloon League praise noted. several staff appointments and transfers approved for multiple DC schools and night programs.

Blair Antissloon League Washington Board of Education Franklin School Eastern High Home and School Association Bach Henry T. Blair Committee On Normal and High Schools Mr. Blair Antisaloon League Walington Oficenses Ernest L. Thoreton Mra Edith Kingman Kern Coralie F. Cook Stephen 5. Kramer John B. Larner W. T. Galliher Susie Root Rhodes Fountain Peyton Creed W. Childs Margaret Thompson Katherine Steinle Western High School Miga H. J, Monk Dennison School L. M. Kerpeles Ngdon M. 8B. Crans H.C. Ruprecht Corcoran School M. J. Nichols Celestine Alson Marshall Bryarly Wilson Normal Night John Best Wilson Normal Night School Edward Parker

Civil Service Pension Push at Federal Building Convention

At the Ebbitt, the Society of Constructors of Federal Building held talks and demonstrations on building supplies and construction tech papers. John J. Deving urged retirement reform and civil service protection, citing annual costs of excessive personnel and supporting the Hamill Bill in Congress. An entertainment program followed hosted by Irving M. Porter.

Society of Constructors of Federal Bullding Ebbitt F. R. Hollingshead Office Supervising Architect G. 0. von Nerth Thomas Appleton John J. Deving National Association of Civil Service

Valuation Rush Resolution Passed by Chevy Chase Association

The Chevy Chase Citizens' Association at Chevy Chase School approved a measure urging expedited physical valuation of District public utilities. Introduced by FE F Colioday, the resolution seeks price cuts on gas and electricity after valuation and urges railroad consolidation on fair terms. The group also thanked District commissioners for revoking the Chevy Chase sanatorium license.

Chevy Chase Citizens’ Association Chevy Chase School FE. Fcolioday Public Utilities Commission

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