Hay Storehouse Fire Abandons Hay and Straw Losses
G W Closes Company warehouse at Thirty third and K streets in Georgesown burned when a backdraft closed doors trapping a manager and salesman. Hay and straw worth between 3000 and 4000 dollars were destroyed. part of the loss insured. Building owned by Washington Railway and Electric Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Closes Company
Géoragstown
Ray _and grain
B. 4. Irish
Nelson
M. Duvall
Duval
Vast Gettysburg Camp Approved for Union Confederate Veterans
Secretary of War Stimson approves plans by Maj. James E H Nor moyle and Capt. H F Dalton for a mammoth camp at Gettysburg to house 60 000 to 70 000 veterans for the fiftieth anniversary commemoration next July. It covers 276 acres, with 54 000 tents and 200 kitchen tents, a divisional field hospital and three infirmaries. The site will temporarily hold over 100 000 people with $150 000 from Congress and $260 000 from Pennsylvania plus state contributions to cover transport costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coretary Stimson
Stimson
James EH. Normoyle
H. F. Dalton
Gettysburg
Betlefield
Congress
Penneyvania
Great sale of stamps and parcel post totals rise
The parcel post stamp program reports cumulative prints of 299,500,000 with 153,202,455 issued before January 1. In three weeks of operation 136,207,545 stamps were distributed to post offices as the Bureau of Engraving and Printing races to print 13,000,000 daily. Total value distributed reaches 18,011,120.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Parcel Post
Ladies' Might showcased at Builders and Manufacturers' Exchange
At the Builders and Manufacturers' Exchange on H street and New York avenue last night an extended program blended music and literature. The entertainment committee led by A. R. Embrey included B K McCloskey George E. Porter Merrill Galliher Fred J. White EB W Deakin Thomas Eagan J Dunn L W Foster W A Rogers M R Rogers. Participants included Dufour Brown Mrs Helen D Vo Mr Embrey Mr Hicks Mr Brown Mr Marr Mr Libbey Miss Marion Larner Miss Ada Arundel S B Siebley Miss Prescott Miss Bertie Thompson Irwin Cosgrove Ernest Gichner Edwin Callow G H White and Miss Norma Cabb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders and Manufacturers’ Exchange
H- Street
New York “Avenue
A. R. Winbrey
B. “K. McCloskey
George E. Porter
Merrill Galliher
Fred J. White
W. Deakin
Thomas Eagan
L. W. Foster
W. A. Rogers
M. R. Rogers
Dufour Brown
Helen D. de Vo
Embrey
Mr. Hicks
Mr. Brown
Marr
Libbey
Marion Larner
Ada Arundel
B. Siebley
Prescott
Bertie Thompson
Irwin Cosgrove
Ernest Gichner
Edwin Callow
G. H. White
Norma Cabb
Ministers Alliance Meeting at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
The Ministers Alliance of Mount Bethel Baptist Association in Washington Maryland and Virginia will meet next Monday evening at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church Neet Northwest between Ninth and Tenth. The Rev A Wilbanka will preach with several other ministers taking part. Also featured is The Post's Garden Annual a major outdoor feature in Sunday's issue aimed at readers in both city and country urging orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministers’ Alliance of Churches
Mount Bethel Baptist Association
Washington
Maryland
Virginia
Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
Neet Northwast
A. Wilbanka
Press of
the Alliance
W. A. Jones
Rhea Williams
W.N. Jernazis
George H. Harri
Daniel Washington
F.W. Graham
A. J. Tyler
Thomas Taylor
W. W. Brooks
J. Anderson Taylor
G. MM. Strothera
James E. Ennis
Post
Sunday Post
Pension changes urged for District governance overhaul
Maile before Burleson subcommittee urged pension reform and life tenure for civ commissioners with disability pension. Rudolph said Congress should grant them and push municipal government changes as part of District needs. Judson, Johnston presented jurisdictional statements and energy plans, including education and charity directors and using Great Falls power for lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cano Rudolph
Board of Commissioners
Congress
Burleson
House
Dame
Judson and
Johnston
Bugolph
Civ
Pak
Rudolph
Two Bridges
Judson
Charities and Corrections
Ligu
Board of Charities
Judser Leld
Great Falls of the Potomac
Washington
James F. Oyater
Comrbis-i Témain Ag
Prof Munson Dead in Texas Viticulture Authority Passes
Telegram reports the death of Prof Thomas Volney Munson a leading viticulturist with the Agriculture Department at his Benson Texas home after a brief illness. Born in Astoria Indiana September 26 1841 he held honorary degrees in the United States and France. He originated many grape varieties and was among the world’s top grape authorities. Survived by his wife Ellen Scott Beal of Lexington Kentucky and one son William B Munson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas“Volney Muangon
Department of Agriculture
Benison
Tex
Munson
Astoria
France
Ellen Scott Beal
Lextington
William B. Munson
Clerks Hold Strong Grip Better Than Laborers
Gordon Law of the YMCA reports tests comparing government clerks and stone quarry laborers. Clerks show an average grip of about 112 pounds versus 99.9 pounds for laborers, a roughly 12 percent edge. Strongest laborer grip reached 185 pounds while one clerk achieved 140 pounds in the study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Lar
Law
Banking Law Lecture On Negotiable Instruments
Prof Charles A. Douglas opens a ten lecture series for the Washington Chapter on negotiable instruments. He notes that commercial paper is the law shaped by merchants needs, with practical study emphasized over legal theory. The next session, exploring the making of instruments, is set for next Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Douglas
Washington
Institute, of Banking
Douglas_asid
Jawyer
Officers of the Reliance Steam Engine Co elected for 1878
The Reliance Steam Engine Co of Alexandria elected L. L. Uhier as president and Sidney Douglas as first vice president for the year. W. P. Taybier is second vice president, H. Brooker is secretary, Eugene Rogers is assistant secretary, A. T. Suttvan recorder, W. H. Bantz Jr. is treasurer, with W. H. Schofield on the executive committee. Additional officers include A. D. Grimes captain, K. W. Ogden first lieutenant, W. M. Glasgow second lieutenant, and Conrad Schwab commander of the guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uber
Coven
Ed. & Douglas
Washington Post
Burwat
King Streat
Alexandria
Reliance Steam
LL. B. Uhier
Sidney Douglas
W. P. Taybier
H. Brooker
Bole
Eugene Rogers
A. T. Suttvan
Ww. H. Bantz
Wweats
W. HH
Schofield
A.D. Grimes
K. W. Ogden
W. M. Glasgow
Conrad Schwab
Boy Bandit Gets 5 Years In Penitentiary
Leroy Baker pleaded guilty to multiple housebreaking charges in Criminal Court No 2. Judge Tastics Gould sentenced Baker to five years, noting a prior chance from Maryland authorities and suspending another portion. The grand jury also returned true bills charging property depreciation and various larceny, nonsupport, and embezzlement counts against multiple defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Baker
Tastics Gould
Leroy’ Baker
Washington
Baker
Andj
Justice Gould
Brigoner
Maryland
Samuel Betters
Clarence, Lewis
James Marshall
James HB
Coates
George Gentry
John J. Garland
Martha Brooks
Maj. Rankine
Samuel HB
Kilian
Thornton Jones
Carmelo Funart
William F. Standback
Charles H
Webster
Joseph Mahoney
Ermbezzle
Ment
Arthur Hicks
Water rate ruling upholds DC District rates
Justice Barnard of the District Supreme Court sustained the water rate structure in the District of Columbia. He ruled the fixing of water rates is a governmental function by law and found no proof that the rates were unreasonable. The court refused the mandamus to stop water service cuts at 1000 C street NE and noted Congress authorization for meter purchases and expenditures. An appeal is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Justice Barnard
Congress
Bransom
Investigate Use Of Passes By Interstate Commerce Board
The Interstate Commerce Commission investigates improper and illegal use of railroad passes. It reports carriers largely follow the law but notes passes for state travel have undermined the act. A public hearing chaired by Commissioner Harlan will be held in Denver today. Lecture Course on China by Dr Isaac T Headland at New York Avenue Church covers Americas part in China at various dates in January and February including religion, literature, missions, medicine and the pardot man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harlan
Denver
Colo
China
Isaac T. Headland
Presbyterian Women of Washington
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
America
New Houses and Prices Ad From Stone and Fairfax
A fragmented market page lists promotions for new houses with low prices from Stone and Fairfax. It also advertises a dining luncheon, assorted groceries, laundry service by Yale Laundry, and a note about a local crime story featuring Mex Linder versus Nick Winter. The ad lines mention various foods, beverages, and household items with prices and storage notes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saka & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh
Madras
Percales
Psst
Fourteenth Street
Fineman & Goldsmith Importers and Tailors
Cc. A. Muddiman & Co
John Burroughs
Next Banday
Strayer
Business College Bay
Emerson Institute
Beye
N. W
Washington, D.C
Angus
Crawlord
Daz
Breabis
Golinge
Weatel
Anpapolt
Pistone Ta Srmy
Sally Fred Barmee
Diamond Store
Fearteceth Stront
Devon Collar
Cluety Prabooy & Cotrot CK
Hudolph
United States
Johnson Insuratve
Eel Noone
Prof. Munson
Texas
Stone
Peineee
Sharps and Fats
Arlington National Cemetery
Planniziz
Lee
Camp Hall
William E. Grady
Wheatley
L. F. Kelly
St. Mary's Catholi Church
Fisher
Falmouth
William Schoeni
Elks
Polk. Miller
The
Alexandria’ Lodge of
Wika
Pennsylvania
Jennie McCormick Miller
Milts
Boy Bandit
Bichhard
Prince,Albert
Tair
Istroh
AllGeed
Yaver Saappeind
Byron S. Adams
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Stone & Fairfax
Tate
Fc Up
Yale Laundry
Mex Linder
Nick Winter
Schneiders
Pope Tana
Chas. G. Stott & Co
Ninth Street
New York Ave
the Sunday Post
Elgin Creamery
Brookfield
Hwitt
New York State
Norway
Michigan
Ave
Que
Ste. N. W
H St. N. BE
Norta
Georgia Ave
N. Weross 14Th St
N. E
U St. NW
St. N. W
Amis
the Post
the Home Newspaper
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