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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1915

Page

6

Postal deficits near ten million in wartime year

Postmaster General Burleson says wartime conditions will push the US postal deficit for the fiscal year to about $10,000,000 with three quarters tallied. He notes a $14,500,000 saving from appropriations and a growing parcel post service while revenues recover to normal. The coming year includes $2,400,000 more for automatic clerk and carrier promotions.

Tor Lhres United States Burleson Parcel Post Congress

Funeral of Edward Tarring 42 to be held today in DC

The funeral for Edward Tarring 42 longtime Antisaloon League treasurer and Bethday Presbyterian Chapel superintendent marks his death Saturday. Services at 10 30 at 1788 Lanier Place NW conducted by Rev Wallace Radcliffe with private burial at Rock Creek Cemetery. He is survived by wife Mary Jenks Tarring two brothers William of New Mexico Robert of Bridgeport Conn and sister Annie Hodgkins. Tarring born in Cumberland Maryland came to Washington 19 years ago and worked in insurance. Pallbearers listed include Frank Edgington A W Starratt Charles G Stott William E B Robinson George M Whitwell and Leonard F Ruoff.

Edward Tarring Antisaloon League of the District Bethday Presbyterian Chapel Lanier Place Wallace Radcliffe New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Rock Creek Cemetery Mr. Tarring Mary Jenks Tarring William Tarring New Mexico Robert Tarring Bridgeport Conn Annie Hodgkins Cumberland Washington Frank E. Edgington A. W. Starratt Charles G. Stott William E

Family births and listings in a local notice

Miller nine and Blanch Tades, a boy. Alexander Wilde and Laura Wilde, a girl. Paul Steinkuller and Jacobine Steinkuller, a boy. William Streeter and Christine Streeter, a boy. Edmond FE Rolling and Mary Rolling, a girl. William Hu and Mary Hu, a boy. William Curtis and Lena Curtis, a girl.

Death notices and ages from government hospital list

Fragmented obituaries list for many individuals with ages and addresses, largely tied to Government Hospital and George Washington University Hospital. Names include Dennis J. Looney age 80 and Matilda Daigls age 61, with others ranging from infants to elderly, tied to local streets in Washington.

Dennis J. Looney Government Hospiter Matilda Daigls Wither J. Hartley George Washington University Hospital Cant Myers Government Hospital Tneatry Charles Caponttl Thirteenth James gWarrener Toe Norman Margaret Lorelees Witlam Chilatinn Mattle Baran

Evening concert at Lincoln Park by Frank Z Weber

This evening at 7:80 oclock engineer Hand conducts at Lincoln Park. The program features March Salute to Washington Guarany Hesitation Geraldine Fox Trot Bilwer Fox selection The Heart of Paddy Oneatey Mississippi Cabaret and Star Spangled Banner.

Engineer Hand Lincoln Park Frank Z. ‘Weber Washington Geraldine Bilwer Fox Paddy Oneatey Mississippi

Tax Levy Unchanged in Alexandria Budget Plan

The Alexandria county board retains the $1.75 per $100 levy, offset by 25 cents from the state, with net revenues around $140,000 to $146,000 for next year. Public schools receive 60 cents, roads 60 cents, and aged general purposes 65 cents. a 10-cent state school tax brings total to $1.76. Also notes tax bill timing changes and a civil engineer hire potential.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Alexandria County County Board of Supervisors

Atlanta man on crutches aims from Atlanta to New York

Tommy Lang, crippled in one leg, travels on crutches from Atlanta to New York to deliver a letter for civic officials. He began May 12 with a partner who quit in Greenville after about 0 miles. Lang plans to reach New York within 125 days and hopes to meet the President, who is away in Concord, New Hampshire. He sustains himself by selling postcards and literature about his journey.

Tommy Lang Atlanta New York New York City Greenville Lang Wade Washington Wilson Cornlah N.H Mitchel

Figure Puzzle Ruling On Parallel Circles In Chain

The rule states circles in the returning portion of the chain must not parallel those in the first part at any point. Circles may approach horizon tally or obliquely at angles, but there must be at least one number between circles that are directly over and under each other to avoid overlap.

Willing to Aid Cupid Faces Independence Day Bride Hurdle

An eager DC Jennings and Pearl Blakedale of Charlottes ville attempted to wed on Independence Day in Washington. Clerk Gumpert of the Ebbitt hotel searched for a marriage license but no jewelry stores or license bureau were open last night, forcing the couple to postpone the ceremony.

Gumpert Ebbitt Cupid Jennings

Police News Notes of a Day

A day’s police notes report a burglary at Elizabeth Burke’s home with 348 dollars stolen, a dog attack injuring William Frederick, two women grabbed by a man near Holy Cross Academy, several youths reported missing, a gasoline spill and fire injuring Clayton Oliver, and multiple minor injuries from accidents and assaults.

Elizabeth M. Burke Holy Cross Academy Tennallytown Connecticut Avenue Harrison Street

Death of Henry Bescn Needham to be brought to Washington

The body of Henry Bescn Needham of Washington, killed in a fall in a French war zone, will reach New York today aboard the Spain. Dr. Charles W. Needham, former George Washington University president and father of the dead writer, has gone to New York to receive the body and bring it to Washington for funeral services tomorrow at 10:80 at the Needham home 1809 Phelps plage. Interment is private in Rock Creek Cemetery.

Henry Bescn Needham Washington New York Spain Charles W. Needham George Washington University Needham Phelps! Plage Rock Creek Cemetery

City Bulletins Help Up The Hudson Cleaning Service

Advertisement style note urging readers to call a local number for carpet cleaning and disinfection services. Mentions guaranteed work. References a person or initials and vague location, with period language typical of a city bulletin page.

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