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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
5
A young couple visits the store to choose furniture and carpets that match in color and pattern. Items are sold on open account with easy terms and blanket prices for selections, all offered at prices far below normal during the current sale.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a local post or notice at 940 Por Yearn with unclear context. The item mentions a name or event but lacks readable details to confirm dates, parties, or actions. Further text is required for a precise card.
President Wilson will not meet with the new District of Columbia commissioners this week. Secretary Tumulty said a late September or October appointment is likely. The delay gives the board time to learn duties and prepare next year’s estimates.
The public utilities commission refused Washington Utilities Company’s bid for a rehearing on a 10 million dollar bond issue. The new two member board reaffirmed the prior denial under the La Follette antimerger act. Taxicab company authority remains unresolved.
Commissioner Frederick L. Biddots announced Siddons resignation as president of the Monday Evening Club saying he should not retain office while continuing membership. First vice president Charles F. Nespit will succeed Siddons as president.
Mrs Laura Gertrude Peake sues for separation from husband James F Peake filed in District Supreme Court. She alleges on Independence Day he threw four flat irons at her, missing and breaking a mirror. They married November 25 1887 and have six children. She cites intoxicant abuse, recent fist hits, threats with scissors and offensive language. Alimony and an injunction are sought. Andrew Wilson is her attorney.
Thomas F Walsh filed suit in District Supreme Court seeking 30000 for injuries from a Glen Echo car crash. He alleges the front car’s careless stop caused the collision. Walsh, a widower with two children, says he suffered a dislocated right ankle and multiple fractures and has been bedbound at Georgetown University Hospital since June 1.
Commissioners grant permission for Beniah Green Underwood to address farmers market gardeners and fruit growers on July 26 at B Street market space between Eleventh and Twelfth streets NW. He will explain how producers can earn about 20 percent more while helping consumers save about 34 percent on provisions. He will also demonstrate a carton system to keep perishables clean and deliverable without dirt or dust until opened.
A. D. Melvin, chief of the bureau at the amma industry, leaves for New York to sail for South America to study meat- packing plant conditions in Brazil Argentina. Credward Joss will depart for Australia and New Zealand to perform similar studies as part of a drive to place meat on the free list amid rising beef shortages.
M Thornton former private secretary scammer received 16 months in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to false pretenses and forgery in district court. He had claimed to be an attorney from Georgia Representative Howards district and produced a forged letter of introduction from a reputed law firm.
Funeral services for Dr Thomas C Smith died Wednesday afternoon at his home 1133 Twelfth Street NW will be held at McKendree ME Church at 2 PM He practiced medicine in Washington for over 50 years born August 16 1842 in the city He was a former Senate page at age 17 and served in the Civil War medical corps He is survived by son Dr Hugh M Smith commissioner of fisheries and daughter Miss Alice C Smith.
Rogers, collector for the District, cautions that he will seize goods for taxes not settled within the limit. In recent days many have paid, but about 7,000 bills totaling over $85,000 remain. Next Friday bailiffs will begin seizing goods. property can be redeemed within ten days after seizure by paying the tax and a 1 percent monthly penalty from June 1, 1913.
Assistant United States Attorney James M. Proctor resigned yesterday to practice law. His resignation was accepted with a request to stay until October 1. Clarence R. Wilson, the United States Attorney, praised Proctor’s work and noted their strong friendship. Proctor was appointed by Morgan H Beach.
The United States bureau of education defends modern schooling in a bulletin. It argues that today’s varied curriculum still emphasizes fundamentals and aims to prepare students for later life, countering critics who claim the three Rs are neglected. The report notes the shift from strictly book learning to broader aims.
Uncle Sam realized 1203 dollars from yesterday morning's dead letter sale at Sloan's auction room. Thirty five cages of picture postal cards totaling 580000 cards sold to one man for 17.50, and a case of cheap jewelry brought 165 dollars. Many bidders were dealers from Baltimore and Philadelphia. No parcel post mail was in the assortment as the service has not been established long enough for uncalled-for articles to sell.
A wartime style testimonial from Waller Battle, Oct 7 1917, describes a months long skin eruption covering limbs and face, treated with Cuticura Soap and Ointment leading to rapid improvement and clearance. The ad promotes free sample offers and a Skin Book from Cuticura, Boston, for men shaving and shampooing with the Soap.
Maryland City meeting to discuss committee reports on freight delivery policy. Baltimore merchants push protest to Interstate Commerce Commission over cease of free freight delivery by Pennsylvanian and Baltimore and Ohio railroads.
Receivers Burke and Foster report the Alexandria Daily News closed after its first appearance in 1910s. assets about 2000 dollars, liabilities 5400, no money in treasury, and credit too impaired to continue. Funeral services held for Mrs Virginia Cooper Dawson at Seminary Hill. burial in Ivy Hill Cemetery. Police seek a young man who tried to kiss three white women in southwest Alexandria. likely intoxicated. Street work on Pitt Street repaving delayed due to brick shortage after car wreck. Gasoline fire injures Grocer David Crockett and burns Lena Shapiro. both treated. condition not dangerous. Note mentions upcoming music and dancing at Randle Highlands in three days.
Compulsory sale before remodeling and bargains at Tyree’s Drugstore announce Open All Night. The Washington baseball team is made honorary members of the association with mentions of Johh lear Engel ta Porte Milan among favored players. An excursion is planned for August with related meeting dates and a band concert plus free moving pictures at Randin Highlands.
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