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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1914

Page

6

District board eyes taxicab rate changes and personnel shifts

The Washington District board reports limited personnel changes with new appointees to assessors, corporation counsel, insurance superintendent and tax collector. It anticipates major work ahead on public utility rates, likely announcing taxi fares by early fall after data on valuations is gathered.

Washington Georgetown Conrad H. Syme Corporaton B. H. Thomas Charles F. Nesbit George W. Ingham Ben L. Prince Charles C. Rogers Roger 3. Whitford Ansistant Corporation Ita

Licenses to marry listed for numerous couples nationwide

The passage records marriage licenses granted to many individuals across multiple states including Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Texas. Notable pairs include William F. Reardon and Lie J. Thoms, Edward Farait and BR. Cockey, and Frank A. Tuber and Mary E. Whit, among others, with Rev. ministers named for each ceremony.

William F. Reardon Washington, I Snd Lie J. Thoms Annnapolis M. P Equa Edward Fariut BR. P. Cockey Baltimore E. A Bannon George F. Bet M. Ricketts Lynchburg le M. Chambers William A. Drameright Grasp Ww Washington, D.C Lillia Hlacen Mount Rainier F. W. Almand Dorsey G.iting Mary Dsdnor J. J. Beige Frank WN. Kidwall Cora Harmon Edwin BR Lusty Edna V. Welthley TW. Dohmson Warrok Louisa. Warren Richmond W. V. Tader W. Chappel Helen H. Hauoke Gerald Hl. Fayne Alexendria Gettrude D! Alexander Washington, D C. ‘the Bay Theron Guimater

Births Reported in Turley and McCloskey Families

Birth notices list numerous families including Turley, Macomber, McCloskey, and Jeffries among others, noting multiple newborns by name, gender, and parental pairings. The column includes hospital and address references such as Georgetown University, Walter Reed Hospital, and government facilities, with ages and locations attached to various individuals.

Mogens E. Osborn Georgetown University Hoasata Adile W Brows G. B. Maans Francen I. Davie Tobarculans Iaaune Frances Ramony J. Jobuen 18Th St. Ae Geuls Weita Wovernment Hospital Yoate Taman Taylor GHO Newark Cleveland Park Georganta Creer Fred F. McNamee Walter Reed Gengtal Hospital James $. Gray Government Hospital For Insane Am Shepold Srodeman W. al’ H. Nordic Columbia Koras Grady Ilies Beanldebary Bereen Gngravtog Elation Grace Carr Rinnora Ua Polat Asyham Hogpstad Hoftet Jaliate Pure Magxie Webster Tabstonlocis Hospital Triph Brown Syeare Wmeie Ribble Linea Oe Warrington Agglons Itemabie Bioaptua Ponte Bwollne-Proctor Angler Ave Garreth

Resolutions Denounce Committee Actions Against Commissioner Newman

John G. McGrath presented resolutions on behalf of the association stating they do not sympathize with the homie Fale committee’s efforts to force Mr. Newman to quit his office. The resolutions vigorously protest and condemn the committee’s attitude toward Commissioner Newman and endorse his continued leadership. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to the President.

Newman John.g. McGrath

Army Worm Threat in Washington Trees Prompt Spraying

City officials report army worm outbreaks in Washington trees while tussock moths, a caterpillar species, attack across sections of the capital. Superintendent Lanham outlines a Bordeaux mixture and Paris green solution to apply on lawns and notes widespread spraying of maples and other trees before cocoons form and hatchlings spread destruction.

Given Army Washington Trueman Lanham Treaa Cra Lanhao Weston Mr. Lanham Laanam Saig

Fire Destroys Back Room Of Sprucebank Store Causing 2000 Damage

A rear room blaze at H. E. Sprucebank Co drug store 155 B Street SE started by a heated cottonseed oil spill. Clerk absent briefly. fire reached readily combustible materials. Damage estimated at $2000. Other fires reported included a railroad car blaze near Thirtieth and EK streets NW and a tar kettle fire at a government scow foot of Fourteenth Street SW.

H. E. Sprucebank & Co Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Thirtieth EK Streets Fourteenth Street Government Engineering Corps Jennie Holmes Oliye Street Northeset Olive Street Jonnie Holmes Fourteenth’ Street United States Tairtieth Baltimore, and Ohio B ‘Street H. B. Sprucebank & A

Magnolia Cottage Opens With Evening Service at 231th Street

City bulletin notes Magnolia Cottage now open with evening hours from 7 20 p m to 7 p m at 231th street, offering room service and rug cleaning and storage by Courser's W. 055 phone. Floral items advertised. Shatter's New Tower Store at 014th and Virginia Theater mentioned. Want ads are free in The Post's classified columns.

Couser'’s I Shatter New Tower Virginia -Theater

Mary Bryant Seeks to Recover $10000 for Death of Husband

A sweep of damages claims filed in the Diablat Supreme Court includes Mary Bryant seeking 10000 from Wyeth Corporation over her husband’s death from lockjaw after dental work. Arina Thomas sues for 10000 alleging injuries from sidewalk hazards. Holmes seeks 5000 against Pennsylvania Railroad for a train incident. Multiple other suits and plaintiffs are named with various injuries and financial demands.

Mary Bryant Arina P. Thomas Viaima Diablat Supreme Court Howard A. Morris Southern Hallway Company Attornaya D. W. Baker Ayd W. B. Leahy Springfield Columbia Dredging and Granite Company Mary P Uilligan Butserda Point Harry A. Grant Anox P. ‘Thomas Corremondent Congressional Union Ware Iicturies Highteenth Californis Fifteenth Sixteenth Baker & Leahy Wyeth March & Laker & Leahy Pennsylvania Railroad Company Charles £. Holmes Holmes Baltimore Winans

Church to Sell Deteriorating Fourteenth Street Edifice

Trustees of St. Andrew's Protestant Episcopal Church in Northwest Washington plan to sell the brick church and site on Fourteenth Street and Corcoran, with a 1200 capacity before moving to a new location as membership dwindles. Real estate firm RJ. Totten & Co. to handle the sale. The property carries a first mortgage of 60,000 and is offered at 155,000, leaving about 5,000 for a new site and construction. The edifice could serve as a garage theater or dance hall. committee seeks a temporary but usable structure for future growth. In another note, Edward Johnson, a one legged colored boy, was fined for theft of two bicycles and faced jail time in police court.

Satvurday Oliver P. Newman Frederick Biddons Newman Harding Taft Boar Home Rule Committee All Citizens‘ Associatione Potomac United States Washington Railway and Electric Company Potomac Electric Power Company Finca Commission Electric Power Company St. Andrew's Protestant Episcopal Church Fourteenth Corcoran Streets J. J. Dimon RJ. Totten & Co Erect & Men Church Sixteenth Street V Or Warrent Fourteenth Street Corcoran Street Test Edifes Edward ‘Johnson Johnson

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