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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1919
Page
2
Historic City Hall, begun in 1919, has been rebuilt preserving Georgian colonial design. Indiana limestone and modern systems renew the structure, now ready for occupancy as the new courthouse.
Judge Brent voided a July 22 special election on the council manager form after ruling the city electoral board failed to publish 30 days ahead as required. Court action may prompt a new petition to advertise the data per law. Local officials and organizers plan further steps.
Surratt and other conspirators in Lincoln assassination and Guiteau in Garfield’s case remain famous. Daniel Sickles’ 1859 Lafayetter Square shooting of Philip Barton Key brought a high profile trial at the Cameron house. Numerous sensational murders and divorces heard there drew national attention. Records of deeds and wills would form a remarkable human document.
Police logged two heat prostrations yesterday. Robert E Lewis, 68, was taken from 455 Missouri Avenue Southwest to Washington Asylum Hospital by Casualty ambulance. Mrs Lillan T Whee, 28, of 637 KF Street North, was assisted to her home after suffering heat illness near Third Street and Permavt Avenue in Pennsylvania.
Columbus Ohio July 5 Methodist minutemen held a centenary celebration with Secretary of the Navy Daniela of the Methodist Church South delivering an address on church problems. He urged ratification of the league of nations covenant calling it the noblest covenant. Resolutions favored unification of Methodist branches. President Wilson will decide upon visiting the exposition, though officials said he had not yet committed.
Special to The Washington Post Hyattsville Maryland July 5 former members of Company F Maryland National Guard and Hyattsville boys who served in war will be welcomed with a victory arch parade and ceremony on Saturday. Gov Emerson C Harrington will address the crowd and medals will be awarded. A banquet of fried chicken and dancing follow the awards. An engrossed set of resolutions honoring Dr J Harris Rogers inventor will be presented. Executive committee includes Mayor Halloran chaired ex officio and others.
Memorial ceremonies honor 52 Prince Georges county men who died serving the country. The event at Chesapeake Beach includes dedication of the national defence highway from Bladensburg to Annapolis and the sacrifice cross. It is hoped Lieut. Comdr Albert C Read, head of the transatlantic flight, will fly a navy seaplane from Washington delivering messages from Baker, Daniele, and other officials.
A public installation of officers for National Capital Post No 127 VFW will be at Central High School auditorium at 7:30 p m next Thursday night Speaker lineup includes Thomas Crago judge advocate general Brig Gen H G Gibson and Brig Gen William Hulings plus Rep Royal C Johnson and Capt Samuel Jacobson Special guests include personnel from Walter Reed and Naval hospitals
July 5 marked by Guy Davis proclamation setting aside the day as good roads day in Richmond. State offices remained closed as officials complied with the proclamation.
A thief stole 740 in bills from a wallet near Old Dutch Market manager P E Harper as he prepared a bank deposit at a Washington bank. Despite reporting the loss immediately, police have no trace of the thief or money. Nearby homes and offices reported burglaries on July 4 with jewelry, bonds, and valuables taken. Thomas H Carter widow of Senator Carter of Montana reported a break in with jewelry valued at 500. Stock in a publishing association worth 5000 and two 360 liberty bonds were taken from a desk at a publishing office. Various residences reported thefts including savings, coins, and whisky.
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