Occidental Hotel to Rise After Big Washington Purchase
Dr Henry H Hazen and Dr T Caspar Gilchrist bought the Coldenstroth site at 1411 Pennsylvania Ave and, with Gustave Buchholz, plan a nine story addition. A new roof garden will crown the reformatted Occidental Hotel, with 56 feet frontage and 125 rooms total, featuring outside rooms with bath options and a separate culinary complex.
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Washington
Henry H Hazen
T. Caspar Gilchrist
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Avenue
Coldenatroth
Fuller Construction Company
Gustave Buchholz
Occidental
Buchbels
National Capital
Potomac Park
Basin
Virginia Vills
Buchholz
Occidental Hotel
Arthur B. Heaton
Coldenstroth
Owena’ Estate
Weaver Bros
Six for West Point From District Applicants Named
Six boys lead the district’s applications for West Point appointments. More may enter after elimination tests by the district commissioners, with a dozen likely to appear at the examinations. The six named applicants include Burnett R. Olmstead, Humphrey Sydenham, George Vaughn Seibold, Walker Gibson White, J. M. McKinney, and Nevina D. Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Academy
West Point
Burnett R.olm.stead
Eighteenth Street
Humphrey Sydenham
Personal property taxes due August first in the district
Taxes on personal property must be returned to the assessor before Friday to avoid a penalty of 0 percent added to the assessed value. Schedules for returns are available only on request from the assessor's office.
Mrs Catherine Shrier Blocked From Boxing Permit at Theater
Commissioner Newman refused a permit for Mrs Catherine Shrier to stage a boxing match between her sons Don 13 and Quincy 10 at a local theater. Shrier said the boys have boxed six years and provide for themselves and their sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Shrier
Newman
Don
Quincy
Gulf Yards View Sparks Navy Yard Debate In Pensacola
C B H Dobson, president of the Pensacola Commercial Association, rebuts a Boston statement by Rep Fred A Britten calling for abolishing so called navy yards along the Southern and gulf coasts. Dobson argues Gulf coast potential and natural advantages justify continued naval support and development to boost shipbuilding and regional commerce. The exchange stresses gulf coast strategic value near the Caribbean and Panama Canal and counters calls to penalize the Gulf region.
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Fred A. Britten
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Boston
Navy Yard
Gulf
C. BH. Dobson
Pensacola Commercial Association
Britten
Congress
Naval Committee
Dobson
Caribbean Sea
Panama Canal
Gulf Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Navy Department
Lightning Strikes Farm Killing Three Mules Near Mount Vernon
In a severe electrical storm over Mount Vernon yesterday afternoon a bolt struck the James B. Davis farm near Woodlawn, Fairfax County, stunning Davis and killing three mules he drove to a plow. Davis recovered consciousness after help arrived and is reported seriously ill but not in danger. Local witnesses saw the event amid brewing storm activity as the team neared the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Mount Vernon
James B. Davis
Woodlawn
Fairfax County
Mr. Davis
Unusual Habeas Case Returns Man To Asylum Inmate
John McMahon, long inmate of St Elizabeths, faced Justice Gould on a writ of habeas corpus to gain freedom and control of a $10 000 share of the McMahon estate. The court ruled he is irresponsible with no willful control, ordering return to confinement despite clear mind.
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St. Elizabeth's Asylum
John McMahon
James McMahon
War Department
Justice Gould
William H McMahon
McMahon
Gould
Batluton
Government Printing Office
Ebien McMahon
Hfe
William McMahon
Randolph
George H. Schwinn
Alfred Glascock
Government Hospital For the Insane
Charles M. Emmons
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Tastica Gould
Richard P. Evans
United States
John Lewis Smith
Ham McMahon
Evans
St. Elizabeth's
Smith
Eight Wills Filed For Probate In District Court
Miss Mary Mann who died July 15 bequeathed her entire estate to the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation of the District of Columbia and Bishop Alfred Harding for an aged clergy home. Alfred C. Flather offered the will with the American Security and Trust Company named executor. Martha Amelia Ryan's will dated February 12 18% leaves half to her daughter Caroline Ryan Nash and half to the five daughters of her son Arthur Ryan. estate valued around 30000 dollars, real estate in this city and Charleston. Annig MacCardle's will dated April 23 1913 leaves property to Annie F MacCardle Battle McCardle and Mary W Loren. Annie F MacCardle named executrix without bond.
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Mary
Martha Amelia Ryan
Charleston
S. C
Caroline Ryan Nash
Arthur Ryan
MacCardle
Annie F MecCardle
Battle McCardle
Mary W. Loren
Annie F McCardle
Former detective Henry Lacey dies after long illness
Henry Lacey the only black detective at the police headquarters squad died at home on 917 Street Northwest after a prolonged illness. He was about 50 years old, leaves a widow and two children. Appointed in 1892, he served until January 9, 1906, when dismissed on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer following a lengthy police board trial that drew wide interest.
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Henry Lacey
Iis
Lacey
Giant scallop bed found 200 miles long off Atlantic coast
United States Bureau of Fisheries officials report a vast bed of giant edible scallops from Block Island near Rhode Island to the Virginia Capes, about 200 miles long and 30 miles wide. Scientists William W. Welsh and Henry B. Bigelow dredged 1 to 3 bushels each time, aboard the Grampus, and plan further surveys to map boundaries. The find promises great economic value and near inexhaustible supply beyond previously known Maine coast spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Hugh M Smith
Commissioner of Fisheries
Redfield
Block Island
Rhode Island
Virginia Capes
Bureau
William W. Welsh
Henry B Bigelow
Vesuel Grampus
New England
Norfolk
The
Fish Commission
Maine
Widen the Food War Insist on Clean Stores
District health department ups inspections of restaurants groceries and commission houses to safeguard public health in hot weather. Six food inspectors operate from dawn to night. most kitchens and rooms are sanitary with one cited case, fines forfeited to avoid court.
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Commission
Health Department
District Health Department
Health Office
Bix
Hubert Young
Alao
Elopement Trick Lets Washington Girl Wed In New York
Miss Lochrian Lee 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs William R Lee formerly of 1406 Newton street northwest eloped to New York to marry Sidney Witherington after deception with a bed dummy. The couple met last summer and arranged the wedding by long distance calls then honeymooning at a northern resort.
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New York
California
Sidney Witherington
Miss Lochrainsee
William R. Lee
Newton Street
Northwest
Lee
Miss Lee
Georgetown Convent
Mr. Lee
Parenta
Washington
Pacific Coast
Mrs. Lee
Misa Lee
Mr. Witherington
Connecticut
Funeral of A V Cockrell with ICC ties in St Louis transfer
Allen V Cockrell son of former Senator Francis M Cockrell died after months of illness at his Bluemont Virginia home He served as an examiner for the Interstate Commerce Commission and confidential clerk to Commissioner Meyer He was born in 1882 educated in Washington later worked for his father and led foreign diplomat transport to St Louis during the Louisiana Purchase Exposition He leaves a wife Frances Eliott a four year old son Elliott Allen Cockrell five brothers and two sisters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen V Cockrell
Francis M Cockrell
Bluemont
St. Louis
Cockrell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Meyer
Frances Eliott
Elliott Alien Cockrell
Bryan's Carriage Narrowly Escapes Crash
Secretary of State Bryan narrowly avoids a street collision when his carriage stops before a car at Fifteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue. A crossing officer signals the motorman, air brakes save the moment, then a herdic from Sixteenth street nearly collides before both drivers stop within feet. Bryan proceeds to state duties.
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Bryan
State Department
Fifteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Cary
Herdic
May Deport Old Residents From Hills Island
Immigration agents hold Mr and Mrs August Arndt of Saginaw Michigan after their return from a trip home to Sarees eo i Sarees eo Their 56 years in the United States do not excuse their lack of naturalization papers though Mr Arndt voted regularly Officials may permit entry or deport them.
Horse Dies in Gales Street Shed Fire
A row of frame sheds on Gales street northeast were destroyed by fire last night. A horse living at 1519 Gales street perished despite the owner William Leapley and nearby neighbors rushing to help. Fire crews arrived after a witness reported smoke from the residence of F W Flamingan at 1516 Seventh street northwest found the blaze centered in a stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. White
Gales Street
William Leapley
F W. Flamingan
Seventh Street
Suffragists Plan Capitol Demonstration With Petitions
Suffragists arriving for a Thursday Capitol protest. Leader Mrs Glendower Evans of Massachusetts Woman's Minimum Case Commission arrived from Boston. They will march from Hyattsville to the Capitol bearing petitions seeking a constitutional amendment granting women the vote.
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Capitol
Glendower Evans
Woman’s Minimum Case Commission of
Massachusetts
Boston
Hyattsville
Lipps Leads Petition Drive for Unemployed Workers
Lee Lipps organizer of the International Association of the Unemployed and Migratory Workers gathers petitions signed by hundreds of workers urging Congress to act favorably on bills to improve the condition of working men. He heads for Washington with supporters and a push for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Lipps
International Association of the Unemployed and Migratory Workers
Washington
Congress 0
Family Arrives Destitute From Baltimore Seeks Husband
Mrs Anna Geywitz and three children plus an elderly mother waited seven hours at Fourteenth Street station for word of her missing husband Charles Geywitz a mechanic. Police learned of their destitution and took them to the house of detention as they search for him.
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Eine
Baltimore
Anna Geywitz
Fourteenth Street
New York Avenue
Charles Geywitz
Boys cycling to Chicago boost centennial events
Two Baltimore boys C A Ernatberger and William Burke rode into Washington by bicycle en route to Chicago. Students of Baltimore City College, they promote the centennial celebration of the Star Span gled Banner and the Fort McHenry defense next year. They resume their journey tomorrow morning. Also, Miss Mary A Davis, 19, of 3143 P Street NW, swallowed two six grain bichloride of mercury tablets yesterday afternoon and was taken to Georgetown University Hospital where she was reported to have a chance to recover.
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Randel Herman
Marshall Low
Harry Asters
North Lee Street
Betts
Baltimore
Washington
Chicago
C A. Ernatberger
William Burke
Baltimore City College
Fort McHenry
Mary A Davis
William A Davis
P Street
Georgetown University Hospital
Public health official advises diet to stay cool
Surgeon General Blue of the public health service says carrots and turnips are good in hot weather for sheep but bad for people seeking to stay cool. He notes that even potatoes, though very starchy, should be avoided by humans in heat.
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Blue
Gen
Public Health Service
Morgan Resigns from Washington Southern Bank Board
Thomas P Morgan Jr announced his resignation yesterday as vice president and board member of the Washington Southern Bank due to other business interests requiring much of his time.
Virginia Theater Free Ice Cream Feature Show Opens Night
City bulletins announce a Bent of Feature at the Virginia Theater with free ice cream tonight. Edoc 1257 lists Tarees lith and H streets northeast, near Drug stores.
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Virginia Theater
Ne Drugg
Cites History for Howard and Old News Note
Column by Henry Meyer discusses a July 27 Post quote by Rep Willim Schley Howard on Roman legion versus Macedonian phalanx. It argues Caesar could have known the advantages and notes Romans changed tactics for reasons. Also reports Edward Gorman’s 75th birthday and illness recovery with recollections of Lincoln’s assassination.
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Post
Willim Schley Howard
Georgia
J. Caesar
Howard
Washington
Willis Mason West
Caesar
Henry Meyer
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Gmk Soret
Dre. Hazen
Itithe
Boston Na Vien
Navy
South
C. E. Dobson
J. B. Davis
Convention of Firemen
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Staunton
Columbia Engine Company
Hampton Stock Farm
Farfax County
Courtland H Smith
Monroe & Warburt
Margaret? i Nalls
Monroe
W F Watson
First East Church
Orkney Springs
smPrgouir
Bargeen
St. Elizabeth’s
Mary FE. Mann
Randle Highlands
Ivers
Pennsylva-nia
Pennsylvania Avermue
Dummy
Cupid
A. V. Cockrell
Mia, Geywitz
T. W. Wood &G Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, Va
Edward Gorman
B Street
Imay
H Street
Vanderbilt Hotel
ST. Baby
Walon
Hmershall
the Post
National Electrical Supply Co
New York Ave
Irvin T. Donohoe
M@ st. nw
Cook “& Stoddard Co
Conn
Potomac Motor Car Co
Grogan
Peter Grogan & Sons Co
Seventh St
Q Neve
Byron S. Adams
St. N. W
Pugh
Julia Baker
Lester Naller
Prospect Avenue Northwest
Baker
Nailor
Nastor
Judd & Detweiler, Inc
Niagara Falls
Susquehanna Valley
Buffalo
Amit
Harrisburg
T L. Lipsett
16Th
Pennsylvania
R. R
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Prince Albert
HIVE
Horn
Xice Gil
Thorp’s
Berkeley Rye
F ST. NW
Malin
Horning
E Corver
Pasrons
Aterta Emerson Institute
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg
Menn Irving
Naw Spa Prranghye
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