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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
3
The Washingtonian argues Washington ranks high in manufacturing, noting many thriving firms hidden from public view to avoid competition. It cites favorable location as a gateway to the South, skilled labor, friendly banks, shipping advantages, and lenient taxes, urging growth to rival northern manufacturing centers.
A long read column lists upcoming stage attractions including Mabee Lette Rysey's Catumba Mice and Men at the Columbia Theatre, a Polis engagement featuring Next Week's Revival with Richard Bubler, and a Cosmos Theater lineup with The Soldiers' Hate Band concerts at Glen Echo Park. The report notes ride additions at Glen Echo Park, free open-air photoplays, and a busy Garden program with Romany Rye film. Water bills in the District prompt timely payments with shutoff for late meter accounts. An Evangeline Booth editorial in the National Sunday section discusses drunkenness as a home trouble factor.
Plans to replace the damaged department store at Seventh Street with a new King Palace by architect James Doyle are complete. The building will be almost entirely rebuilt with a white tile front, extensive glass, and modern show windows 87 feet long. Business will not be interrupted during construction. The first floor will feature large display windows and a wrought iron balcony around the second floor. Restrooms dining rooms and similar facilities will be added. Lake Cormorant Mass July 1 James Bailey colored accused of mule theft was hanged by a mob en route to jail. A coroner's jury failed to identify any mob member. Father O'Brien named monsignor by Pope Pius XII in Rome. Cardinal Gibbons announced the honor to him and five Baltimore priests.
The National Association of Postmasters of the Second and Third Class will consider a parcel post activity plan linking Washington housekeepers with producers in five neighboring states. Postmaster Otto Praeger, who left Washington, is said to support a plan to boost parcel post marketing for mutual benefit. The convention will push for joint information exchange among post offices in Maryland Virginia North and South Carolina Delaware to improve local parcel post service.
The armored cruiser Brooklyn, pivotal in the Santiago battle under Rear Admiral Schley, departed Philadelphia for Boston on Tuesday. After seven years laid up at the navy yard since returning from the Jamestown fair in 1907, she headed out as a ceremonial and recessing ship.
The Catholic University member group returned to Washington following a month abroad with Cardinal Gibbons. The party toured Rome and other European cities with Mgr Shahan noting positive reception. The Pope was found in excellent wealth and greeted with cordial welcome.
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