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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1914

Page

6

Fire destroys stock at Maryland Ave stove shop

About 6 o clock last night George Maebahn proprietor of a stove and tin ing store on Maryland avenue southwest closed up and went home. Ten minutes later Alex Douglas who lives next door saw flames. Fire department extinguished the blaze in a one story frame building. Stock of staves paints and brushes destroyed valued at 1400 dollars. Cause could not be learned. Building owned by Dr Millard FP Thonogon of 484 Maryland avenue southwest.

George Maeabhan Maryland Avenue Alex Douglas Millard Thonogon Maryland Avenue South

Day's fire record at three city locations reported

At 12 88 p m a fire on a vacant lot at Twenty second and E streets north west caused no damage. At 2 0 p m a second fire at Howard road and railroad tracks northwest caused no damage. At 5 p m a fire at 508 Maryland avenue south west damaged a store occupied by George M Yeat with unknown cause and damage estimated at 1400 dollars.

Twenty-second E Streets Howard Road Maryland Avenue George M. Yeatmain

German envoy to join Illinois commencement in June

Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador accepts invitation to participate in University of Illinois commencement exercises in June and will receive an honorary degree. He has been similarly honored by eleven other African institutions.

Count von Bernstorff University of Ilinois

Maple Sugar Cakes and Fresh Treats Featured Downtown

Local shop ads highlight congers, Reeves Maple Fluff Cakes at 6 cents each, and Texas Pedans. Markets offer brides bouquets and graduates’ pieces. Shaffer's New Mower Store promotes bargains, Bert V. Wolfe Life Insurance notes, and evening dancing advertised as attraction.

Reeves F St Shaffer Imower Bert V. Wolfe Lfeinsurance Colorado

Greek Envoy Denounces Carnegie Report Bias On Balkan War

Greek legation in Washington declares the Carnegie commission biased and pro Bulgarian. It argues the report misstates Greek actions in Macedonia, cites Bulgarian influence in advance proofs, and notes allied investigations that reportedly vindicate Greece while accusing Bulgaria of barbarous acts.

Varneyie Foundation Carnegie Commission Macedonia Carnegie Peace Foundation Commission Balkan Greece M. Halgouel Athens Capt. Cardale Royal British Navy Saloniki Austria-Hungary Russia Washington

Name of Rochester Judge for Western New York U S attorney

Representatives Smith and Giddings of New York urged Thomas E. Boyd of Buffalo at the White House yesterday but were told Judge John Lynn of Rochester would be named United States district attorney for the Western district of New York.

Smith and Giddings New York White House John Lynn Rochester United States Thomas E. Boyd Buffalo

Balkan Protest by Turkey Calls to End Persecution

The Turkish embassy announces an urgent request to Balkan cabinets to stop persecutions of Muslims in ceded provinces. It states emigration has reached about 300,000, with Mussulmans forced to abandon their homes amid mounting tensions.

Porte

Hike to Cabin John Run With Wanderlusters Route

The Wanderlusters of the Interior department led by Chief Scout Thus Uike plan a morning hike to Cabin John Run, Md. The group, part of Washingtons community hiking trend, will assemble at the District line Rockville car line and proceed via Bradley Hills and Great Falls to Wildwood where the line crosses Cabin John Run.

Interior Department Uike Cabin John Run Washington Alice W. Melott GA. Lovett G. A. Gumbs John Boyle, Jr Rockville Bradley Hills Great Fata Wildwood Une

Premier Will Attend Arbitration Conference at Lake Mohawk

Secretary of State to address the Lake Mohawk conference on international arbitration from next Wednesday to Friday. John Bassett Moore to preside as plans for the third Hague conference and peace movement themes are discussed.

John Bassett Moore Lake Mohawk Seaion Department of State Andrew D. White Paul Ritter BF. Macfarland Hamilton Holt The Independent FP. Adams Chalerk Pan-American Union G. W. Waird EM. Barchard State Department Don Ignacio Unideron Arthur D. Call American Peace Society C. M. Chester

Trunk Alarm At Northwest Movie Theater

A trunk left by a cabman near 3013 Fourteenth Street Northwest early yesterday caused police and bystanders to fear a crime. Opening the trunk revealed personal belongings of Mrs. George W. Alnton, not evidence of foul play. the items had been intended for a Northeast movie showing.

Moving Picture Theater Fourteenth Street Asglatane

First Kenyon bill suit opens in District Supreme Court

The United States attorney filed the first suit under the Kenyon red light bill alleging violation at 1820 M Street NW Andover building. Edward B Dean owner and Sarah Crowther occupant face an injunction to halt further violations, furniture and fixtures to be sold, and the apartment house closed for one year. First hearing set for May 2.

Kenyon District Supreme Court United States Edward B Dean Andover M Street Sarah Crowther

TRY FOR TRIBUNE HONORS Nine Georgetown College Students

Nine Georgetown College students competed in the annual elocution contest for the William Work Dixon medal at Georgetown University. The nine contestants included Dolphin V. Rodriguez John J O'Day Bernard C Rabaut Edward Helsxell James D Hishen Hugh F Doherty J Francis Ryan Francis A Connolly and Rufus C Lusk. Judges were John A Dixon of Gonzaga College WA Mebin of Loyola College Baltimore and J I O'Connor from the class of 1902.

Georgetown College William Work Dixon Georgetown University Dolphin V. Rodriguez John J O'Day Bernard C. Rabaut Edward Helsxell James D. Hishen Hugh F. Doherty J. Francis Ryan Francis A. Connolly Rufus C Lusk John A. Dixon Gonzaga College W A. Mebin Loyola College Baltimore J. I. O'Connor

Horlicks Nutritional Drink Ad for All Ages

An old styled advertisement extols Horlicks as a rich milk and malted grain powder for infants invalids and growing children. It claims pure nutrition upbuilding the body and invigorating nursing mothers and the aged, presenting it as a healthier substitute to tea or coffee.

Horlick

Bless Bishop's House Open Air Service at Cathedral Close

More than 100 people gathered in Mount St. Alban for the blessing of the new bishop's residence for the head of the Washington diocese. Bishop Harding officiated as Dr Blake opened the ceremony and clerics from Christ Church Georgetown and St Stephen's offered prayers and lessons. Mrs Murray donated the residence in memory of her daughter Mabel Murry.

Cathedral Close Murray Harding Mount St. Alban Episcopal Palace Washington Dlovesk Peace Cross Bethlehem Blake James H.W. Blake Christ Church, Georgetown G. C. F. Bratenuhl George Fisk Dudley St Stephen's Church Satterlee Mabel Murr

Delegates Tour Washington Parks During MOFW Convention

Delegates from the seventh triennial Military Order of Foreign Wars convention toured Washingtons larger parks yesterday afternoon, followed by a tea at the Washington Club hosted by Mrs. Henry H Barroll wife of Commander Barroll USN secretary of the District commandery. Fifty delegates from state commanderies attended the opening session at the Shoreham. officers will be elected this morning and a banquet planned for tonight at the Shoreham.

Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United Washington Club Streec Northwest Henry H. Barroll Barrotl US. N Shoreham

Barnard Announces Retirement On Birthday Exit

Justice Tod Barnard will retire on June 3 his seventieth birthday. The last jury trial he presided ended yesterday with jurors complimented for service. George B McAvoy praised the judge and the community. Barnard leaves for Cincinnati to attend the New Church convention May 2 to 8 as vice president and executive committee chairman. He will return to Washington next Thursday.

Tod Barnard George B. McAvoy Washington

Porter Funeral Tomorrow for Col. Carlisle Porter

The funeral of Col. Carlisle Patterson Porter, USM C retiree, who died at the Naval Hospital, will be held tomorrow at 10 o'clock at St. John's Church Lafayette Square. It will be a military ceremony officiated by Rev. Roland Cotton Smith, with interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Porter's father Admiral Porter and grandfather Commodore Porter are buried in notable nearby graves.

Carlisle Patterson Porter USM. C Naval Hospital St. John's Church Lafayette Square Roland Cotton Smith Arlington National Cemetery Arlington Cemetery Col. Porter Admiral Porter Sheridan Commodore Porter Chester

D C Justices Invited to Shad Bake Event

The twenty seventh annual shadbake of the bar of the District of Columbia invites the court to attend at Marshall Hall tomorrow. Most will be present except Justice Barnard who is in Cincinnati. The boat leaves Washington at 10 o clock and a baseball game is among the athletic events. Only planked shad with proper trim is served.

Spelial Bar of District of Columbia Marshell Hall Justice Barnard Cincinnati Washington Committee On Clinner

Births Reported in Local Vital Records

Alexander and Jeasla L McKey welcomed a girl. Hanson and Emma Weightman welcomed a girl. W ad Florence Gaines welcomed a girl. Marcus and Rose Goldenberg welcomed a girl. Walter and Nettie Holmes welcomed a girl. Elmer Bend welcomed Agnes Carpenter a girl. Bernard M and Nettie Dantansky welcomed a boy. Barry D and Wabelle Wilkins welcomed a girl.

Alexander and Jeasla L. McKey Hanson Emma Weightman W. Ad Florence Gaines Marcus Rose Goldenberg Walter Nettie Holmes Elmer Bend Agnes Carpenter Bernard M Nettie Dantansky Barry D Wabelle Wilkins

Death notices list multiple deaths across years and hospitals

Edith M Warfeld aged 62, Abigail Conant Loomis aged B1, Garrson aged 72, James Corrigay 43, George Milmore 80, George H Todd seven, Zita Hatheld 34, Lena Schmitt 68, Catherine Stearns three months, Mary Howard four, William Cook 63, Stephen Hawkins ?, Russell Bell 14, Burton Myriou four months, Walter Simms nine hours. Locations include 2018 Care se, 9050 st nm Faward M. Garrson, Trib TB Hospital, Wash Asy Hospital, Gdv t Hos for Tosane, 0 st ne, 2¢ st ne, Children's Hospital, Freachmen's Hospital, 250% G st nw, 993 Burton Myriou, lberty et nw.

Edith M Warfeld Abigail Conant Loomis Faward M. Garrson Yond 7Th James Corrigay Triberculosis Hospital George Milmore Wash Asy Hospital George H. Todd Sears Tosane Zita Hatheld St. Ne Lena Schmitt Catherine Stearns Children's Hospital Mary Howard Freachmen's Hospital William Cook St. Nw Stephen Hawkins Russell Bell Burton Myriou Walter ©. Simms Lberty Onkdaipol Geestokd cL Ae

City News in Brief Debates and meetings fill the evening

The Daniel Webster Club at Business High School hosts its third annual meeting and debate on coastwise vessels exemption in the Panama Canal. Judges include Milton Strausberger and Albert Schulters. Other items note a postponed hearing on Congress Heights carbine extension, the Sunshine and Community Society meeting, eight Martha Washington Seminary graduates received diplomas, and various lectures and society events with noted speakers.

Daniel Webster Club of Business High School Assembly Hall Panama Canal Henry Vanderlip Leopold Freudberg Norman H. Duehting Pauline Smith Phidias Nicolaides Joseph McGarraghy Milton Strausberger Henry F. Blair Board of Education Albert Schulters

Licensed to Marry in Close Communion of Names

The notice lists several marriage intentions or ceremonies conducted by reverends L Chambers G Pavies O G Wo van Fasaen Mantana Delkinger Hl Selroeder Sasford J S Mont gomery. Names include William F ib from Washington and Lottie Wo Ween from Baltimore. Geette 8 Mellinger of Kilinburg Virginia and Clara Kranie of Algxendtia Virginia.

William F Washington Glenmont Chambers G Pavies Lottie Wo Ween Boch Balimore van Fasaen Mantana

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