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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
6
Unclear readable lines describe activity near Ordway Avenue and Camp Vital with entwined phrases. Readers may note a reported debrief or event involving a remaining group, though specifics are obscured. Further context from the full page would identify persons places or actions involved.
The article describes military units moving to the border, with artillery and cavalry in transit and camp facilities being established. It notes inoculation drives for smallpox and typhoid, the reallocation of tents and gear, and ongoing efforts to ready four battalions for border duty amid recruitment and engineering tasks. Casualty and accident items from the district are listed alongside civic notices and public service updates.
District Court headlines detail suits including alleged auto repair liens, unauthorized entry and recovery of a motorcycle, and a $10 000 claim against the Boule company. Probate petitions seek an administrator for Willie Ree or Willie Ting’s estate valued at $650 with heirs in China. A suit against Capital Traction Company seeks $10 000 for forcible ejection from a moving car with alleged vulgar language and injuries. A bank seeks collection of a note from Anna Peter on an estate valued at $402 737.85. Wills and residuary bequests name Celestia Crawford as residuary beneficiary with specific gifts to William Crawford, a nephew, and a niece. A marriage license cancellation request is filed over a minor marrying issue. A burglary charge and larceny case lead to bonds and jury trial demand.
Birth notices report several newborns including Grant M and Fva M Tomlin boys Frederick C and Hedwig Thruelsen boy Guy Ho and Anna M Rowdyrush girl John P and Loniza Roberteon boy Gregorio and Joaquin Madulia boy John F and Catherine McMorrow boy Daniel Ro and Frances C Murphy girl James and Gertrude F Tadd boy plus numerous other entries and partial names across families. Some entries appear garbled or incomplete with several initials and surnames truncated.
A historical notice lists multiple marriage licenses granted for couples from Lynchburg Virginia Bilver Spring Maryland Harrisburg Pennsylvania Hyattsville Maryland and other areas. Names include James D Hughes and Wincie Gertrude Purcell Joseph F Hubbard Mary Powell Rev FX Rischort Bertha Masa Rev H Butler Oliver Mae Belle Fier Waymond M Ager Mattie W Miller Gettride TO Bryant and others with ages ranging from 19 to 40.
A long list of death announcements and hospital notes includes ages and locations. Names such as Aloysius Dougherty and Anna Peck appear with ages 9 and 67, tied to Georgetown and Ingelborg Davies at Sibley Hospital, plus several other residents and infant deaths in Washington area facilities.
Sun and tide data for today with high tides at 11 48 and notes on morning winds. Weather forecast covers District of Columbia Maryland Virginia with warmer Friday and northeast to east winds. Tropical disturbance near Mississippi River mouth moving north. Pensacola reports 90 mph east winds. Hurricane warnings posted from New Orleans to Mobile and extending to Carabelle Florida. Temperature readings show 64 to 82 degrees with highs 88 and rainfall details. River conditions and local observations in Washington and surrounding areas noted.
A crowd gathered at Camp Ordway recruiting station on 1226 Pennsylvania Avenue as yesterday's drive aimed to sign volunteers for military service. Veterans, youths, and seniors joined, including a 70 year old former civil war trumpeter Michael Lynch who performed to attract applicants, and Edward Smith a 12 year old trumpet volunteer who stepped in. Many recruits swore in and were examined, with names such as Everett S. Philip, Temple Briggs, Frank Ross, and John W. Barber among those signed or processed. The event showcased recruitment enthusiasm amid ongoing defense concerns.
Following the receipt of more horses from Fort Myer Troop A was drilled by Capt Washburn and expects to be mustered into U S service today totaling about 190 men though some may fail examinations. New members Pollock Hitts Kiepaugh Santer Gordon and Poll added.
Edwin Lamasure, a noted watercolor landscapist, died at his Bluemont Virginia summer home after a long illness. Born in Philadelphia in 1840s, he trained as a naturalist before engraving for Bailey Banks & Biddle, then pursued painting full time. For 29 years his landscapes appeared with Osborn Art Company, elevating his name in American art. He spent summers in the Blue Ridge region seeking inspiration.
The Young Mens Hebrew Association plans an excursion Sunday to Colonial Beach aboard the steamer St Johna. The boat leaves the wharf at 9 am with a program of mamne led by Fd Rosenbloom and Mor Offenberg in charge of the outing.
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