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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1914

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10

Alexandria Chamber Elects Officers and Looks to Bank Law Reform

At the annual meeting of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Carrol Pierce was reelected president with J. M Duncan as vice president and J. T. Preston as secretary and treasurer. Directors include Duncan, Worth Houlfish, W. W Ballinger, John W. May and R. S. Jones. A committee was formed to pursue revision of state bank closing costs and another to study passenger rates on regional rail lines. Wind Endangers Two Men on Royal Street Roof as they repair a chimney. The January term of the corporation court convened with several cases addressed, bonds renewed, and a property case sent to the next term. Funeral services set for Frank H. Wells. poultry show moved to 126 King Street due to cold. John Hansborough found guilty of theft and fined plus jail time. Trades leaders address local council. Miss Mary V. Cornell funeral arranged. Alumnae meeting planned. Mrs J F Buckley hospitalized for nervous prostration. Bull Line’s Leslie K Thurlow unloads phosphate at the port.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Carrol Pierce J. M Duncan J. T. Preston J. M. Duncan Worth Houlfish W. W Ballinger John W. May R. 5. Jones Virginia Bankers’ Association Washington-Virginia J. Williams R. L. Payne J. L. Loose A. D. Brockett J. H. Trimyer Washington and Old Dominion Railway BH. D Kirk F P King J. P. Worthington Cb T Berke

Cuticura Remedies Promote Skin Health

An advertisement from Oklahoma City touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as cures for eczema and infantile eruptions. A testimonial from Tia West describes dramatic relief after one week and complete cure after a month. The copy promotes Cuticura for adult and baby skin care and invites free samples and a Skin Book by mail.

Tia West Grand Ave Oklahoma City Okla J Harry Barbour Cuticura Dept Boston

Old Reliable and The Dawn of Tomorrow at Poli's and more at many venues

A Washington theatre roundup notes Willis P Sweatnam in Colombo colliery play The Servant in the House and Uncle Zack’s antics. Burnett’s The Dawn of Tomorrow praised at Poli’s with Nellson and Corbett. plus varied vaudeville and operetta offerings at National Casino Gayety and Academy venues through a busy local schedule.

Kennedy Harris Dickson Columbia Mr. Dickson Washington Pocatello Saturday Evening Post Uncle Zack Mr Savage Willis P. Sweatnam Betty Spottiswoode Col Spottiswoode Murray Duncan Murray Venezuela Betty South America Saul Bing Mr. Sweatnam Sweatnam Charles G Craig Selina Malcolm Williams Bully Bing Mr Sweatnam Musa Sydney Shields Ben Graham Col Beverley Spottiswoods Vicksburg

A Wonderful Spectacle at Louis Parker's Play

Louis Parker's four act biblical drama Seph and His Brethren comes to New York next week. The review highlights scenic investment with thirteen Palestine and Egypt scenes, notably the Wells of Dothan. The Wells scene features a shaded oasis, a desert setting, lush stage vegetation, and a moonless night sky of deep purple with stars.

Louis MN. Parker Seph New York Palestine Egypt Wells of Dothan Strekea

Press Galleries Act to Honor Two Washington D C Mourned Writers

Members of the congressional press galleries adopted resolutions in memory of Harry L Dunlap chief of the New York World's Washington bureau and William Couch formerly of the Cleveland Plain Dealer both died Sunday. Funeral plans were given for Couch with a 6 pm service at Joseph Gawler's Sons chapel. Dunlap's funeral date was not yet set due to his mother traveling from Mississippi and confusion over telegram notices. Committee members from the galleries were named to attend both services.

Catalonia Ramon Maria Rosa Maria Andreas Rosa Angeli Guimera Joseph Echegara Marta Rosa Fella Dorothy Donnelly Madam X Lou Telegen Sarah Bernhardt Paris Lou Tellegen New York Miss Donnelly Miss Pennelly Rancho Maud Qdell Charles Ashley Enrico Fernandoa Geoffrey C. Brein Congress Harry L .Dunlap New York World Washington William §Uch Cleveland Plain Dealer Mr. Dunlap Mississippi Champlain Couch Joseph Gawler H. EB Isaac Gregg Charles P. Keyser Perry Arnold George Kjt Miller C B Stewart Leroy T Vernon. Saure George G. Hill Jerry A. Mathews R. V. Calahan Mr. Couch Ben F. Allen Loup W. Strayer Gue J. Karger Fred C. Judson C. Welliver Hal H. Smith E. G. Er H. C. Snyder John &. Shriver Secrete W. Strayer Ben F. Fen

Investigators Target Fake Wireless Calls Aimed at Aid

Government investigators pursue persons who sent appeals via fake wireless calls to revenue cutters and liners near the Mallory region. The messages allegedly caused aid dispatches and placed responsibility on private stations. Penalties include up to three years in prison and a $1000 fine. Authorities expect to close the case soon.

Rio Grande

Senate and House News Notes Outline Harbor Improvements

Senate and House notes survey harbor improvement plans for New York City, with Mayor Purroy Mitchel Dock Commissioner R A C Smith and the NYC delegation slated to press for liberal harbor appropriations. Other items include delays on cold storage hearings, new penalties for bounced checks, naval expansion proposals for the Pacific, and proposed reforms in tariffs and railroad practices.

New York Harbor House Rivers and Harbors Committee John Purroy Mitchel R. A. C. Smith New York City House

Calumet Company criticizes probers report

Boston January 12 Calumet and Hecla Mining Company President Quincy A Shaw disputes a government commission report on the Michigan strike. He questions investigators motives and says the report was colored in favor of the strikers.

Boston Quincy A. Shaw Calumet and Hecla Mining Company Government Commission Michigan Calumet Wilson Shaw

Twenty Hurt In Connecticut Trolley Collision

Twenty persons were injured in a rear end collision between two crowded trolley cars in Waterville Connecticut. The crash disrupted service as rescue crews responded and investigators began examining the cause.

Waterville Conn

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