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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
6
Grogan’s markets attractively priced furniture with plain credit terms. The store promises low prices equal to or better than rival “special bargains” and offers a personal guaranty of satisfaction after use. It claims to extend long account options, delivering more goods for the same payments or the same goods for smaller payments than any other Washington furniture house.
The San Miguel valley parcel bought by the late E N Leslie for a song thirty years ago may yield about $400000 after an oil firm linked to Standard Oil offered to buy 800 acres at 500 dollars an acre. The Washington heirs led by Mrs Edward F Qualtrough and kin of Mrs A Ross Ray stand to share the proceeds.
Funeral services were held in Freehold N J for Dr Abram P Fardon 76 who died at his home last Friday. He served as paymaster in the District of Columbia and held posts in the internal revenue office before entering local business. His will bequeaths real estate to nieces and nephews with the Washington Loan and Trust Co named executor. The will also provides gifts to Holmdel and Freehold Baptist churches and Martha Sheckels leaves a $12 000 estate to a sister Helen C Sheckels.
The Reed Mansion at 1634 I Street NW becomes the Commercial Club’s home after bonds were sold. A trust from American Security and Trust Co for 135000 funds the issue of 635 bonds, 35 at 1000 and the rest at 500, due June 1, 1938, bearing 4.5 percent interest. Bonds signed by Milton E. Ailes, president, and Harry C. Stiles, secretary.
The annual meeting of the passenger traffic men of the Southern Railway at Raleigh closed yesterday after two days. Attendees from the United States and Canada returned to posts as conferences focused on increasing company business. Many instructive tasks were completed during the sessions.
Local notice lists prices for potatoes, tomatoes, bread, mustard, rice, raisins and more at The Virginia Theater area. Also announces shoes sale lines with locations Tyrecs and H streets, open at night.
William A. Wilbur announces in the June bulletin that political science instruction will move to Columbian College as part of the regular curriculum. A four year BA plan for political science students includes consular examination preparation and a strong faculty lineup led by Stockton and Swisher with languages and maritime law courses available. The College of Political Science is discontinued, but instruction continues within Columbian College for the coming year.
Attorney General McReynolds evaluates territorial reach over the Virginia river approach as two loan brokers seek a 4 permit to erect a platform linking with nearby buildings. A 1838 map suggests land falls under District control to the high water mark, prompting transfer of papers to determine exact Virginia versus District jurisdiction along the highway bridge.
Justice Hughes warns against generalizations on valuations and expenses as the Supreme Court rules state rate decisions may vary by road. Railroads must present detailed bookkeeping data to justify rates. Norfolk and Western sue West Virginia law after Minnesota ruling while Missouri decision upholds unequal rates as constitutional.
Bing Chong alias Ping Chang a Chinese man was held on a warrant by Immigration Inspector Albert R Archibald before United States Commissioner Taylor charged with unlawfully remaining in the country. Chong posted 300 bail with trial set for early July. He is the first Chinaman detained in the district on this charge since 1909 when Gong Tang faced court. Inspector Archibald Chin T Coy will represent the government. Witnesses Wah Wone Charles Bing Chin Hung and Bing Chong are to be summoned.
District officials report a surge in available funds as floating debt is trimmed. Next year an estimated 500,000 will liquidate floating debt with 1,200,000 paid this year. About 80,000 was paid on park debt and 152,000 will be liquidated in two years. Bonded debt payments reduced to 7,610,360 with 22,106,080 original total. Mquiliation of Insane Ashim debt saw 102,000 paid. Departments prepare bureau estimates due by July 15.
Baseball committees from the Board of Trade and the Chamber of Commerce arranged a July 1 charity game for the Emergency Hospital. W B Turpin chaired for the hospital with W A Rodera C I Gockeler and B E Murphy from the Board of Trade and Walter B Guy Joseph Leverton and Thomas Grant from the Chamber. Pre-March 1 players retain eligibility. Uniforms ordered by both groups. tradesmen practiced yesterday and the Chamber squad was called out today.
Construction will begin soon for a memory fountain honoring Maj Archibald Butt and Washington artist Frank Miller. Col Cosby, superintendent of public buildings and grounds, announced the project yesterday. He noted a Commodore John Barry statue for Franklin Park on Fourteenth Street should be finished in time for a formal dedication next year.
J. M. Denty who formed the League of Consumers' Friends in Washington years ago is campaigning to persuade retail grocers to cooperate in buying. He promotes cooperation as boosting purchasing power and lowering prices and is working by letters. If enough replies come in, he will convene a meeting to develop a practical cooperative plan.
Anne McDonald longtime nurse maid in Senator Lodge's Massachusetts household died Sunday at the senator's residence 1736 Massachusetts Avenue NW. She entered service at age 15 and remained there, born in Massachusetts to Irish American parents. Survived by seven brothers and a sister, funeral Mass at St Matthew's Church followed by burial in Cambridge.
Howard B. Hynon administrator of Ida Schooler’s estate sues Washington Railway and Electric Co for $10,000 in District Supreme Court. Schooler died December 2, 1912 from injuries suffered March 2 after being struck near a station on Eighteenth Street and Benning Road NE. Skull fracture and severe bruising alleged. Mandel Schooler of Volen, Russia, is next of kin. Wolf and Cohen represent the administrator.
Brig Gen Pershing confirms six Americans killed and seven wounded in the fighting that overthrew the Morea on Jolo Island Philippines. Delayed dispatch to War Department notes decisive American victory and a likely suppression of outlawry for some time.
An advertising pitch claims Newbro's Herpicide cures dandruff and prevents hair loss, boasting many satisfied users and a beautifying effect. It sells in 1 dollar and 100 dollar sizes, backed by a refund if not satisfied, with samples and booklets offered by the Herpicide Co. and agents.
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