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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
6
A 1913 McClure newspaper astrology column warns of Mars influence pushing rash actions and urges tempering emotions with logic. Venus portends bad luck with letters to women while the Cancer moon could bring restlessness but potential large returns. Home tasks, baking, brewing, and hiring maids are under lucky omens. fishing and sailing face mixed signs.
Secretary Daniels went to Annapolis to see Lieut. John H. Towers of A. N., seriously injured last week when a hydroplane plunged into Chesapeake Bay. He was accompanied by Rear Admiral Victor Blue and Lieut. Comdr. Leigh C. Palmer. Daniels previously piloted Towers in an aircraft during a prior Navy visit.
Trustees Arthur L Bliss and Howard Van Low file a detailed answer denying claims that Bliss properties yield $190,000 annually and disputing ingoing misappropriation. They assert bondholders control administrations, justify management by officer Arthur L Bliss, and state Bliss advanced $50,000 to $75,000 yearly, with ownership and life-beneficiary claims to most bonds. They note Jones was paid $1 for services and deny liability as co trustee.
P T Moran told the Chamber of Commerce that national support grows for a law against killing steers under three and cows under six. A vote of thanks was given to Chapin Brown for securing continued free freight in Washington. The chamber is to help entertain delegates for two September international conferences.
Mr and Mrs John W Gibson marked their golden wedding by starting a honeymoon tour of eastern summer resorts from Norfolk Virginia to Bar Harbor Maine They are gray but spirited The groom is a government painter who does most of his White House work due to skill with a brush
Delegates to the speech arts convention visited Mount Vernon yesterday. Papers were read at the business session by Mina Mary A Blood of Chicago Charles M Holt of Minneapolis Miss Laura 35 Aldrich of Cincinnati Miss Amelia F Gucas of Milwaukee Charles A Daw son of Syracuse and Miss Macra EB Palm of Ohio.
A compact page listing Virginia potatoes and assorted groceries with low prices, resort promotion for Blue Ridge Alleghany regions, and hotel spots like White Sulphur Springs. It promotes Post Want Ads as free and notes 19 F St NW address, plus Tyree’s stores and night service.
Maj. Gen. James B. Aleshire proposes removing freight traffic from the Virginia approach of Aqueduct Bridge and moving the Washington Utilities Company postoffice and terminal near the southern edge of the government reservation. Utilities Company protests, hearing scheduled before action. Also notes Belmont lawn fete funds Friendship House, Braddock commemorations, and a British embassy representation with tablet unveiling.
Dr. James E. McKay yesterday purchased the residence at 2009 Columbia Road from Victor Hl Wallace. The deal price is not disclosed. The property had been on the market for some time amid buyer interest from business seekers, and a school had occupied the building for a year.
About 150 children from poorer city areas arrived for the first night at Camp Good Will to enjoy fresh air, meals, and two weeks of outdoor activities. A baby camp nearby opened for ill infants with five admitted, while Camp Pleasant serves Black children and their mothers with 70 attending. A team of physicians led by Drs Heller, Kearney, Ramsburgh, Johnson, Smith, Bogan, Heineck, West, Norcross, Waters, Bain, Beall, Bowker, and Talbott examined the campers.
Mrs. Lucy M. O Neil files answer in suit over late J Owen H O Neil s Bricklayers Union No 1 benefits. Another claimant Mrs Roseanne O Neil asserts marriage. Lucy says she paid dues during strikes and gave burial funds. Union interpleader case proceeds in District Supreme Court.
The 1909 census bureau figures show US auto industry output totaling gasoline cars, parts, and bodies valued at 249,202.07 dollars. Michigan led the nation in production and employed 85,359 workers. Sixty percent of all cars were gasoline powered, vastly outnumbering other types.
The Humane Society rescued fourteen hundred horses from cruelty and hunger in June per its monthly report. Ninety seven cruelty cases were sent to police courts with convictions in all but four. nine horses were shot as unfit for work. Five new bands of mercy were organized in schools, raising pupil enrollment to 50,830.
Glass bottle factories in Alexandria suspend operations for two months affecting about five hundred workers. The city Democratic committee plans a meeting at Hotel Rammel to finalize primary arrangements. Port official Nowland sworn in as deputy collector and inspector at Washington port. Fewer than 400 dog licenses paid. unlicensed dogs face fines. Seventeen members of Alexandria Light Infantry fined for drilling nonattendance. Picnic planned by Belle Haven and James W. Jackson Councils of the Junior Order. Deputy Court Clerk Duffey resigns. Reginald F. Cox appointed. Mrs. Mary Scott dies at 89 Franklin Street. Marie Gray and Leroy Sydney wed at St Paul’s rectory.
The Columbia Theater will feature My Wife a remake with John Drew and Billie Burke, retitled Josette Ma Femme, and a new cast led by A. H. Van Buren and Helen Holmes. Washington audiences also see George Bernard Shaw’s Man and Superman, revived after seven years, with its provocative view of marriage. The Cosmos Theater presents Four Melody Monarchs and a Maid, Mason and Louel, the Four Banta Brothers, and Coshely McBride Milo in a Darktown Minstrels program with a grand finale.
Readied for tomorrow's holiday at Glen Echo park, the resort promises non stop amusement with featured attractions. Fireworks start at 4 pm under Cimerogl, the expert in charge, promising the largest display yet. A matinee in the dancing pavilion and the first season's Spotlight and Shadow dances.
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