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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
6
A style guide recommends a light-weight blue Cheviot coat paired with white or striped serge trousers for a cool, sensible summer outfit. The article emphasizes dressing well while staying breathable and appropriate for warm days.
The Coats are $7.50 and the Trousers are $3.85 with a note that each price is special. Coats are actually worth $10 and trousers $5, $6, and $7 values. Shoppers are urged to supply the need and save a bit too.
The ouster case brought by William J. Prizzell seeks to remove Oliver P. Newman as District commissioner on the President's appointment. A protracted debate on domicile versus actual residence delayed trial. Justice Gould will rule on jury instructions. Attorneys Bailey and Baley clash on residence standards, while Ralston admonishes against quibbling over residence versus public usefulness.
The Finley divorce case, tied to Wright impeachment proceedings, was dismissed yesterday by Justice Stafford at Attorney James B. Archer's request and will be revived with a new bill in a few days. Frank M. Finley sought an absolute divorce from Mary A. Finley, with alleged misconduct and a co respondent named, while Mrs. Finley is represented by M. J. Colbert. Joy Rider Arthur Nevins, colored, was convicted in Criminal Court No. 1 for joy riding Col T H Allen U S A on October 18, but sentencing was deferred as a probation motion may be considered.
The commission would include the chairmen of the House and Senate District committees, the District board of commissioners chair, and four outsiders without Washington property interests, appointed by the President. The House will debate the resolutions on the next District day, July 23.
Old graduates at a closing Gallaudet reunion urged compulsory deaf education nationwide and proposed a memorial building to broaden instruction. Dr J S Long of Iowa was elected president. Staunton conference hosts Philander Claxton and Samuel Gompers were slated to speak. the event hailed as a great success.
Julian Fierce, chairman of the committee on municipal ownership, spoke at a mass meeting sponsored by the Anacostia Citizens' Association on the Emanuel Church lawn in Anacostia. He urged municipal ownership of the Washington Street railroads, predicting annual living-cost savings and the possibility of quarter tickets under a proposed ownership tender. The Crosser bill before Congress was endorsed and the meeting drew a large crowd.
A reading lists multiple marriage partners from Virginia Maryland Washington D C and nearby areas with ages ranging from 19 to 71 and reverends cited as observers or officiants. The fragmented OCR shows many couples including Charles Worrell and Elle Slate Bertha Brann John Hare Jr and Addia MacNamara and others.
James W and Catharine Blatne report a boy born to Joseph and Filomena Gatt. George and Ellen Bushar welcome a boy. William and Elva Moore report a boy. Orrick and Mary Cunningham announce a girl. Edward and Katherine Wilson have a boy. Josaph Wilson and Virginia Wilson welcome a girl. Sohn and Mabel Welch report a boy. James L and Laurs Yaten announce a girl. Thomas Cary and Ada Cary report a girl. James Chandler and Susan Chandler welcome a boy. Daniel Hercum and Virginia Hercum announce a girl. James Pierce and Amanda Pierce report a boy.
Deaths reported for Eilon Lee 80, Bland 63, Macy 84, Pratt 9, Burton 59, Bitter 72, Denny 45, infant of Joseph and Mary Me Wil, Baker child 1 day, Emma J. Silverberg 42, Plummer 68, Mary Tinnen 37, Thomas Warner 59, Garth La 7 months, Kate Hall 34, George Bell 43, Bennett Shekton 66, and TB at Government Hospital for Insane plus other stored notes on wards and addresses.
A deputation from Mehing Camp will take flags from the fiegstatts at Union Station while a bugler from the marine barracks blows colors. Col Gustave Beckman and Gurnon Scott will lead the ceremonies with prayers and an oration on the flag. A special car will carry delegations to Vienna where the flag will be raised over the post office.
Speculation grows on how officers will accept Secretary Daniels banishing alcohol from Uncle Sam’s navy as the order takes effect July 1 Thereafter no officers may have liquor on shipboard or on naval reservations The secretary said he did not expect contraband liquor to be fed to Nantune and stressed reasonable interpretation of the order with ships in foreign service given time to disembark liquor.
Rulings on adoption of traffic regulations and interpretation of the eight hour law for women await Commissioner Newman’s return to the District board. Giddons drafted the eight hour ruling. Syme refines traffic rules, set to take effect July 1. Proposals include cab stand changes, restricted downtown parking, bans on dazzling street lights, and limits on piercing auto alarms.
Lightning struck the home of H J Ferguson at 3902 Reng Road NW, roof fire extinguished by Engine Co No 2. Charles E Burgess, 20, of 908 K St SE, treated for head and facial lacerations after an auto incident at Eighth and T NW. Burgess claimed to have been struck by a car. Warehouse theft at First and I St SE reported three cases of beer stolen from Old-German Brew Co. Raymond Jenkins, 8, of 110 Highth Street NE, treated after a fall on a rusty wall. B V Maxwell of the Evans Building collided with a truck at Fifteenth and P NW to avoid a pedestrian. no injuries, car damaged. Earl D Reed, 28, knocked from his bicycle at Sixteenth and O NW in a crash with a milk wagon. concussion. expected to recover. William Wooton, 35, of 9th Street NW, foot crushed by falling iron beam. hospitalized. Rosa Vellarro, 4, found unconscious from gas at 7 Twelfth Street SE. revived at Casualty Hospital and expected to recover.
A report notes two lightning strikes at 39th and Fessenden streets and the Reno northwest area, damaging homes including those of H. J. Ferguson and Ruben Shmpton with minor noted costs. A separate suit is filed in District Supreme Court by William Abbott against Washington Tripure Water Company seeking $10,000 for injuries from a April accident involving an auto and a two-horse wagon.
In a filed case the widow alleges illness and asserts she has a dower interest in the property at 1517 Benning Road. She claims a two thirds share is in Mr. Kelley and one third in Geneve Ward, and urges assignment of dower and an accounting of rents from a house rented about $60 monthly.
Rumor confirms a President picked Siddons for the District Supreme Court post with Senate confirmation expected next week The chosen successor to Siddons has been selected after talks between the President and Newman The identity is kept secret until nomination is public and the appointee is said to align with Newman policies Newman’s continued headship of the District commissioners is anticipated through the court actions and possible reappointment if the case fails.
Robert Bowles, a % year old chauffeur, was injured in a garage on 39 N street northwest when the car backfired as he cranked it. He was taken to Casualty Hospital at 1224 Twenty-seventh Street NW with paralysis from the waist down. Doctors are puzzled but doubt a permanent condition, attributing it to the violent shock.
A coroner jury ruled Timothy Grimsley died Wednesday night from internal hemorrhages after being run over by a heavy wagon. The driver was exonerated as the accident deemed unavoidable. Also noted is the setting apart of Pacific Sanctuary for Birds near Port Townsend as a breeding ground and winter sanctuary with penalties for interference. Thomas J. Boynton is touted as a likely successor to Charles Hamlin as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and Federal Reserve Board member.
A garbled OCR passage lists assorted music items and lyrics noting titles such as In Darkest Africa The Rose of the Mountain and Beaux Esprit along with composers and performers. The text resembles a catalog fragment with partial names and stray punctuation.
A contract awarded to B A Gaskins & Son for a colonial bungalow style clubhouse at Fort Myer near Virginia Avenue. The $95,000 project includes grounds, baseball diamond, tennis courts, water system, and storage facilities with completion planned 40 days after award. Members exceed 400 with leaders led by President Lea A. Rover and directors from local business and public sectors.
The National Press Club filled the Riggs Building roof garden on opening night with full seating. An eight piece orchestra performed as members and guests filled the new venue, and patrons praised the crowd drawing first showing.
A garbled city notices page lists vendors and services including carpet cleaning, ice cream, floral emblems, flower store, and life insurance. It mentions crab meat and lobster deliveries from Rockland, with references to a hotel or lodging service and a local phone line. The text is jumbled and contains many misspellings and broken phrases.
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