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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1914
Page
6
In a store-ship test, racks stock a full assortment of Palm Beach suits in sizes up to 50, promising quantity and quality. Saks-style tailoring ensures shapely, continuing service. The article notes a current dearth of sizes nationwide and claims the retailer is fully prepared to satisfy demand with both stout and regular fits.
The National Commission of Fine Arts met at the Lemon Building to discuss building heights on the square bounded by Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets and E and F streets NW. It reviewed a plan to develop East Potomac Park into a people’s playground with a 1000-seat stadium, bathing pools, tennis courts, a golf course, a lake, arboretum, and housing for pleasure craft. Names of eighteen American sculptors for a Hague peace palace group were presented, with work and design oversight led by Col. Hart, and the commission approved the general Potomac park development as well as memorials to Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.
The commission reviewed five portraits of former Supreme Court justices proposed for government acquisition. It also debated plans to purchase paintings and sculpture replicas for the city and a memorial for Gen Meads. Members inspected oil portraits at the Capitol and evaluated sites for memorials.
The Navy Department announced a series of high explosive bomb tests from an aircraft at 1400 feet. The bombs, built by a private company under navy ordnance guidance, reportedly proved more effective than any prior ordnance. Tests occurred near Indian Head Maryland on the Potomac River. the ABA aircraft was piloted by Lieutenant B L Smith with Lieutenant V D Herbater assisting.
Judge Aukam ruled that a policeman who forcibly enters a residence at 11 oclock at night without a warrant is an ordinary trespasser. In Moylan and Viola Wilson v. police, Moylan was fined $10 after the July 14 incident at 1114 Eighth Street Northeast when Officer Broderick attempted to learn the fire cause at 1112 Eighth Street Northeast. Attorney J C De Patroni defended Moylan and Miss Wilson. District Attorney Ralph Given represented the officer.
The article notes Vice President Marshall will address Masons at the new Northeast Masonic Temple at Eighth and F Streets Northeast this afternoon at 3 30 o'clock. John Newton and Indiana Mason Martin A Morrison head local and state speakers with preparations for dedication in January. The temple, built at Thirteen streets and New York Avenue Northwest, features a large lodge room, banquet hall, kitchen, and electric utilities.
Levy made on jewelry and personal adornments with 3 percent tax. exemptions apply to furniture. Reports show jewelry valued at 40 000 and 20 000 on two schedules. many 5 000 and 1 000 returns. Six days remain before August 1 to file with the board of personal tax assessors.
A list of proposed marriage licenses includes George Nistelger and Sasna L. Cronmuler among others with multiple ministers named. The text presents several couples with ages and locations such as Shauguai Chica Laurel Ma Am M Jona Long Island N J Orange Va Culpeper Va Chicago TIL Shadwell Va and an individual named Milton Birgeburcer.
Dithard and Healeh Do Forest welcome a girl. Arthur and Nora Brew greet a girl. Lloyd H. and Auma V. Amer have a girl. James and Annie Caulbold announce a girl. Ernest B. and Cailie B. Lucas receive a girl. Ralph 2 and Blaine Hebbard have a boy. John L. and Grace Schxinger welcome a boy. James T. and Margaret I. Cancer report a girl. Hannibal and Matile Gaewin celebrate a toy? Alven Re'ang Lona Melesner a girl. Tyomas W. and Bila M. Treynor have a boy. Morrie B. and Amelia Johnson announce a boy. Joseph B. and Lien Bogan greet a boy. Lewis A and Marthe T. Ashton welcome a boy. William B and Deborah J. Glhsan announce a boy.
Obituaries list multiple deceased individuals with ages and rough locations. Names include Obadiah Hudson aged 61 at Gov. Hosp Insase and Grace Sloan aged 34 at 425M st nm. Other entries mention Mary Shields, Edward Powell, Chester Williams, infant of Baulah and Cuard De Forest, Salits J. Holland aged 56 at Emergency Hosp, and William Green 60 with tuberculosis among hospital listings.
A series of minor incidents and property damage reported across Washington last day includes an auto crash with a Capital Traction streetcar at Phirteanth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. George L. Draeger collided with a street car at Seventh and Mount Vernon Place NW. he and others escaped injury though vehicles were damaged. A motorcycle and bicycle collision at Ninth Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW left the riders unharmed but damaged equipment. John King, loading stone at Nebraska and Massachusetts Avenues NW, had both feet crushed when a stone toppled from a freight car and was admitted to Georgetown University Hospital. A jewelry theft valued at $50 was reported from the Wyoming apartment, and Morris Healey sustained a left hand injury at Somerville while operating a machine. Other entries note a furnace fire at Glenboro and damage to property at Lamont Station.
A program featuring Blareb performing Under the Star of the Guard with Silebaritz Qverture presenting The Bronze Horse. Aubac Yay and PTha Glow Worm introduce a cornet solo Ting Carneral by Arthur Witcomb. Grand scenes from Carmen, a Vienna Waltz serenade, and Artequin’s Lax Mitions conclude the program.
Colonial Beach excursion on the St Johng departs today at 2 97 p m and tomorrow at 9 am. Amusements include fishing crabbing salt water bathing and sailing with a dancing pavilion over the water. Hotels cottages and boarding houses offer facilities for excursionists as the steamer plans a Sunday return to Washington arriving about 5 p m.
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