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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1915
Page
8
Luxurious suit cases traveling bags dress trunks wardrobe trunks and steamer trunks offered at prices far lower than rival outlets in Washington. Readily inspected and compared to show value and quality in construction style and material.
The Federal Reserve reports a near one million dollar increase in short term commercial paper purchases, chiefly 6 and 90 day notes, in the combined condition statement of the twelve Federal Reserve Banks for the week ended last Friday.
Andrew Carnegie argued that imagination builds the future while common sense sustains growth. He urged steady year round advertising to keep the public aware of his stock, noting vacation cycles and the eye’s lasting impact on memory. He warned against secrecy and seasonal silence.
Seven New England railroads petitioned the Court of Claims seeking about 10 million dollars in damages over the four year weighing system for carrying mail. They claim the system is illegal and unfair, and that parcel post extensions created enormous costs without proper compensation. The Justice Department will defend the case.
Funeral services were held for Dr Joseph A Holmes director of the bureau of mines at the Church of the Covenant. Secretaries Daniels Lane and Wilson attended from the cabinet. The service was officiated by Jery Howard Hannaford and Rev Alexander Sprunt. The bureau offices nationwide closed and mine operations paused during the funeral. The body was buried at Rock Creek Cemetery after the service.
District officials report that about half the next District appropriation estimates are ready with Secretary William Tindall guiding the process. Final figures are due to Treasury by October 15, with commissioners delaying full work until late September. President's economy policy may again trim figures amid potential Treasury deficits, a plan not yet confirmed.
City Citizens' Association prep for Seventh street repaving at Seventh and Q streets NW at 10 am. War Department designates Fort Hunt Va as Potomac coast defenses HQ, shifting Seventh Co coast artillery from Fort Washington. Ledger of civil war veteran Hezekiah Weeks dies at 74 in Laytonsville Md. services announced. Lincoln Road Methodist Episcopal Church to launch $20,000 building fund drive with sermons this morning and evening. Retail Merchants Association to hold quarterly meeting July 20 at Raleigh Hotel weighing fall style festival, Maryland Virginia auto trade trip. Union memorial service at Metropolitan AME Church honors past leaders. Benning field day and Holy Rosary Church fundraiser moved to today with band concert. Property award checks totaling $5,589 issued for Union Station Plaza site.
A patriotic service was held Monday at the fourth milestone marking 123 years since the boundary between the District of Columbia and Maryland. Attendees included Columbia Chapter leaders and local residents. speakers noted the milestone’s history, preservation efforts, and the value of records. After the program, attendees enjoyed a basket lunch at Chain Bridge Park.
The West Virginia Society of the District of Columbia hosted a Great Falls picnic for over 750 guests. D W Gall welcomed attendees with remarks by Speaker Hunter H Moss and George H Laird. A dinner under trees, athletic contests, and old time dances including the quadrille and Virginia reel followed.
The District of Columbia naval battalion returned noon yesterday from its annual cruise lasting 11 days with 14 aboard the USS Kearsarge at sea and in ports. They disembarked at Old Point Comfort early Friday morning and enjoyed a day of liberty. Commander Joseph Dempf praised the men for their good record and cited Commander H H Christ of the Kearsarge. Drills will resume August 19 after the battalion was dismissed for the interim.
Four large camp meetings will be held in Maryland and Delaware under the Methodist Protestant Church Maryland conference and the Maryland district of the Southern Methodist Church. Locations include Wesley Grove near Baltimore Bivalve Milton and Shiloh Camp in Dorchester county. Organizers John S Bowers and MD Mitchell oversee details. Wesley Grove event begins July 24 as the first camp of the year.
Reports describe a wreck near Mount Winan detouring Pennsylvania Railroad through trains via Baltimore and Ohio. Eight of 51 cars derailed, track torn up, delaying service. Separately, transfers of property titles between James K White and Mary Brick noted with unsettled sums.
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