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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1918

Page

6

Water sanitation urged after typhoid cases in Alexandria

Public Health Service expert Dr. Lumaden blames the water supply for 52 typhoid cases and urges a $10,600 appropriation plus a health department with a full time health officer two sanitary inspectors a nurse and milk and food inspectors. The council discussed $16,900 to carry out these recommendations as water rates face scrutiny in Richmond. Also reported is the death of William Steuer nagel of the Commonwealth Club Richmond and funeral arrangements in Alexandria.

Public Health Service Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria L. L. Lumaden United States Public Health Service State Board of Health Bendheim Dr. Lumaden Davis Demurrer James A. Davis J. C. Shethorse Barley Corporation Court Robinson Moncure Davis Commonwealth S. G. Brent Committee On Finance Lumaden State Corporation Commission Alexandria Water Company United States G. Brent Richmond

City Briefs From Washington D C District Court Actions And Local Events

William M Sacks of Eighth and D streets northwest filed a $25000 suit in the District Supreme Court against detective Lawrence O Pay of the Metropolitan Police for slander on May 9 through his attorney R B Behrend. Mamie P Jenkins of 521 G Street Southwest sought a limited divorce from George W Jenking, cruelty charged. The will of William Kiardeling, late inmate of the United States Soldiers Home, bequeaths all to Mary E B Shick. Odd Fellows lodges will hold their annual excursion to Chesapeake Beach with Maryland and Virginia guests. Camp Melan Najid is a concert band not a dancing group, despite a Central High School dancing error. Bishop Hiealwa of Japan, head of the united Methodist churches in Japan, will address Washington Methodists and visit Canada. Rabbi Abram Simon returned from a lecture tour at training camps in the middle West. The will of Marin De Gomar leaves estate to her husband Jose De Gomar after a $300 bequest to daughter Nena May Fryer. The estate of Mary Dickerson will largely go to Rev William Jarvis and Maggie Whilaon. two granddaughters Vermet Mae King and Truedell King get a home on Half Street Southwest. Some waitresses may endure a long fight to stay out of the union says Agnes Nestor of the National Women’s Trade Union League. The Federal Employes’ Union pledged cooperation. Mrs F Hipp presided.

William M. Sacks Furmers Eighth and D Streets District Supreme Court Lawrence O'Pay Metropolitan Sacha R. BE. Behrend Mamie P. Jenkins W. Hayden Joseph &. Herbert, Jr George W.jenking Bureau of Engraving and Printing

St Louis Express Crashes Into Local Train Near District Line

William Dawson of Germantown Md dies after a Baltimore and Ohio wreck near the District line. Ten other passengers suffer minor injuries. The Inter state Commerce Commission safety division probes the collision caused by mistaken orders aboard the Western express No 4 from St Louis.

William Dawson Germantown Baltimore and Ohio Providence Hospital Danadh Fuel Administration Interstate Commerce Commission St. Louis Washington Boyda

Hearing Friday on milk shipment into the District

District commissioners will hold a milk shipment hearing Friday at 2 p.m. at district offices, requested by milk distributing companies, with Acting Health Officer Fowler present. District authorities granted Mrs John Allen Dougherty permission to use firehouses for Red Cross salvage storage and collection stations.

Fowler Red Cross John Allen Dougherty

Births Reported Across Many Names and Places

Birth notices list numerous couples and newborns with varied ages and locations from St Louis to Richmond and Houston. Entries include many couples with children of both genders and several clergy named with dates and locales, reflecting a broad social record in a community newspaper.

Daily Sun and Tide Table and Weather Bulletin

Sun rising times 3 12 3 30 high tide 10 18 low tide 10 18. forecasts for District of Columbia Maryland Virginia and surrounding regions show showers cooler Wednesday then fair Thursday with moderate winds. Temperatures midnights 72 to 68 with highs around 89 and rain 0.0 inches. precipitation deficits noted since Jan 1 1918 and July 1 1918. Local reports from Harpers Ferry Potomac Shenandoah conditions reflect milky river and muddy Shenandoah. floral listings and local notices included.

Iefi Dept. of Agriculture Werther Bureau Washington D. C P.m District of Columbia Maryland Virginia Upper Lake Region Lower Lake Region Ohie Valley Tennessee South Atlantic States Rocky Mountain Region Plains States Upper Lake Lower Lake Upper Ohio Valley Atlantic States New England Florida Peninsula Ohio Valley East Gulf States Middle Atlantic States River Bulletin Harpers Ferry W. Va Potomac Eiver Shenandoah

Woman Struck by Electric Car in Alexandria County

Mrs. L. Nalis of 540 South Patrick Street was hit by an electric car at Hume Spring, suffering a broken arm and facial injuries. She was taken to Alexandria Hospital for treatment by Dr. Bayly. W. L. Bonney of Alexandria Aircraft Corp will fly over the city at noon to drop leaflets urging observation of the angelus.

Mrs. L. ©. Nalis South Patrick Street Hume Spring Alexandria County Alexandria Hospital Bayly W. L. Bonney Alexandria Aircraft Corporation Alexandria

Band Concerts Today By United States Bands

United States Soldiers Home Band performs at bandstand starting 5 45 with My Country Tis of Thee What Are You Going to Do to Help the Boys and other operatic and popular selections. United States Marine Band follows at Capitol from 5 p m led by William H dantelmann. Program includes marches overtures arias dances and grand scenes from Venetian and Pagliacci with Star Spangled Banner finale.

United States Soldiers Home Band John M. Zim- Mermann Nicolai United States Marine Band Capitol William Antelmann Connecticut Leoncavallo Bextette Arthur Whitcomb John Z. Miller Cornets Peter Hares Edward Melntire Éupheniums Robert E. Gigrk Herbert

Deaths Reported in Washington Area Obituary List

A long list of deaths is announced with ages and addresses ranging across Washington area streets and institutions. Notable entries include Edward Cuff 44 at US Naval Hospital and Mabel Dennison 31 at 2523 14th St NW, among many others from infants to seniors, with locations including hospitals, Freedmen's Hospital, and a few civic streets.

Elizabehh Ua Edward ©. Cuff US Naval Many J Griffith 5Th St Mabel C. Dennison 14Th St. Nw Edward Webster 11Th St Simon C. Collin Stratford Mattie O'Connell Sibley Benjamin €. Spransy Milton McDonald Montello George Royer Lee Vaun Blankenship Baat Potomac Park Fiftieth Infantry Charles N. Travers Tenn Nicholas Chaconneamos Hilda Hicks Aloyia FE Lee Catherin Butler Meadest Mary Harrison Stanton Td Hills William H. Miner Gera Collins William Hearne Pearl E. Herring 29Th St Raymond Parker Wash Asylum Hosp

Motorman Endorses Mayr Remedy For Stomach Troubles

A testimonial proclaims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured a motorman's chronic stomach bloating and illness after extensive suffering. The ad claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, easing stomach liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis. One dose supposedly proves its value, with money back offered. Sold at local druggists.

Mayr O'Donnell People's Drug Store F. A. Tachiffély and Druggista

Lusby Brother Killed at Camp Colt in Pennsylvania

William YT Lusby of Washington was killed when a machine gun exploded at Camp Colt near Gettysburg Pennsylvania yesterday. He had left the District machine shop three months earlier to join the tank corps. His mother Mrs Kate E K Lusby lives in Woodside Maryland and his brothers Capt J R Lusby and Jack C Lusby are serving in Rome and the District respectively.

William YT. Lusby Washington Camp Colt Gettysburg Lusby Tdistritte Machinist Tank Corps Kate EK. Lusby Woodside J .R. Lusby Jack C. Lusby Rome

Wife Seeks Alimony Arrears in Contempt Suit

Mrs Dorothy Schweitzer files in District Supreme Court alleging husband Paul B Schweitzer failed to pay $100 monthly alimony as ordered. She asks the court to hold him in contempt and punish him unless alimony is paid. Her attorneys are Wilton J Lambert and Rudolph Yeatman.

Dorothy Schweitzer District Supreme Court Wilton J. Lambert Rudolph Yeatman Paul B. Schweitzer

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