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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

4

Woman Falls From Train in Melancholia Tragedy

Mrs. Ruth Andrews 30, wife of W C Andrews, employed at Sparrows Point Md, leaped from a southbound Chesapeake and Ohio train near Burke Station after traveling with her husband and sister to Staunton Va. She suffered a skull fracture and multiple injuries, died at Alexandria Hospital. The couple married recently in Washington, seeking a healthful change.

Washington Post Byuread King Street Alexandria Ruth Andrews W. C. Andrews Sparrows Point Whlen Lula Myrtle Staunton Chesapeake and Ohio Burke Station Alexandria Hospital Mr. Andrews Washington Bing Union Station Manassas Merchant

Police Reports Of Robberies And Traffic Incidents

Yesterday police logged numerous petty thefts and accidents. Items stolen or missing include a gold ring with pearl settings valued at 4100 from Mrs Helen Kirtland at 306 Lonsdale, California street NW, plus a silver umbrella engraved with C H Flint and H E J N from Miss EB Nourse at 28238 Q street NW. Also noted were fruit thefts, a pitcher mishap, school athletic equipment missing from Sumner public school, silverware from Thomas Calmensail at The Charlotte, bicycle parts from Clark Poole at Irving Apt, and fixtures from vacant houses on New Jersey Ave and O streets NW. Additional incidents cover clothing, an auto tire from Dr Louis Green, lath machines from McNulty Bros Bank, and a wagon accident injuring a mule and children riding. Injuries reported include John Hargrove treated for facial injuries, John Barrett with a head cut, Rodger F Jones lightly injured, and a Capital Traction car collision with H J Coleman’s auto. A 16-year-old, German O Neill, fell ill and was taken to emergency hospital.

Helen Kirtland Lonsdale California Street C. H. Flint HE. J. N EB. T. Nourse Q Street John Colts H Street Viola Troutsost Second Street Sumner Thomas Calmensail Charlotte P Street Clark Poole Irving Cent Street New Jersey Avenue O Street I Street Mame J. Moora Parker Street Auto Tire Louis Green McNulty Bros. Commercial National Bank Ernest Greanwell Samuel Dyer Harry Lawrence Grant Road Albemarle Street William Millard New York Avenue M Street Orpha Shaner F Street

New Study of Great Falls Power Use Initiated

Secretary of War Baker acting for Senator Norris Nebraska has appointed an engineer board to re examine utilizing the Great Falls of the Potomac for federal and district utilities. The review updates the Langfitt work, assesses initial cost, maintenance, and power sufficiency in low water. Members include Col. Henry C. Newcomer Lt. Col. C A F Flagler and Lt. Col. William W. Harts.

Baker Norris Nebraska Om Cers Great Falls Potomac Langfitt Henry C. Newcomer Rivers and Harbors Board C. A. F. Flagler Washington Aqueduct William W. Harts

Legal record notes in district and circuit courts

The document lists multiple cases from the Supreme Court District of Columbia equity, circuit, criminal, bankruptcy, and probate divisions. It names judges such as Chief Justice Campbell, Justices Gould and Siddons, and attorneys for plaintiffs and defendants in numerous matters including estate actions, lunacy accounts, and criminal perjury and assault cases. It also records real estate conveyances and docketed notices with numerous parties and law firms.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Justice McCoy Walling Ve. Butt Wilkes Prather Paul L. Wright Annie Q. Porrest Thomas ’. Clokey Eugens S. Burke Frederick A. Fenning Meehnide Wardemann Frederick A Fensing John Krebs Pra Ambrose Mittan Epecial Mariee Pleint B. L. Giles G. W. Glenna H. Moerillat Andrew Wilson John Wheelwright C. Hatkett H. Congle- Richmann Park Hight Ethus Attornsys Rhodes Cromelin Warguson Steve Hight Attornneys Wilson—Hoghn

Real estate transfers for Chevy Chase Grove area

Fulton Gordon et al transfer lot 6 square 1095 to Eluers Hutzler for 16 dollars. Property at 21 Louisiana Ave NW involves Edward Beck and Sydney King with lot 16 square 458 and street 1208 Park Road NW. Sydney King then transfers the lot back to Edward Beck, details incomplete.

Long Meadows Ambi Heights Louisiana Avenue H. Rydney King Max B. Stem Stampu Ola Charice Tankeraley Francis A. Blundon Robert B Blundon Atamp Robert Sama William Petworth Charlea G. Ells Willama Ella Ei Sams Samety North Wenh Wi Diter Harris Et al J. Walter Mould Alter Miguiien Donn Sams Jol M. Donn Barry ‘Wardman Cecilia F. Young John R. Galloway Square Re Oliver Snd Panare Olmidad Failtips Et Ux Adie Sinan Phillips Et Ux Shavies Asling Emma Ps Eline Sea Ree Gari Albert B Cornelus C. Laffer Sian Usmat Susan_E. ‘Crawford Margaret M. Sephine Orth West Normen H Arréste Washington Real Estate Company Charlen H. Merillat Trustes Iota Villa Park Clara A. Marden Ji Tv Bame Maeroberta Park Heights Oclara A. Marden Mae Square Inns Barre Atte J. de Moll Et al Trustees Hmmong Smith Jenkins Frances Conover Beck Atainne Asbury Park Martha A. Duchring Adynintatratrix Harry B. Riley Portund Hockman Marie L. Taylor Rosedale and Isherwood John W. Brauwer Allan B. Walker Chevy Chash Grove Fulton R. Gordon Eluers Hutzler Stamn Louisiana Edward Beck Sydney King Rea Kragior St Park Road

Morcock Reelected President of Local Typographical Union

Edward W. Morcock was reelected president of Columbia Typographical Union No. 101 at the annual election held at the Typographical Temple. The International Typographical Union election also occurred nationwide with about 60,000 votes cast and results pending count across the country.

Edward W. Morcock Columbia Typographical Union Typographical Temple International Typographical Union United States Frank B. Seiffert Georges G. Seibold Jerome V. Johnson William CC Charles F. Bauers Robert E. Bragg Joseph B. Wood Marsden G. Scott New York Union Walter W. Barrett Chicago Union J. W. Hays Minneapolis Union W. E. Merritt Houston

Deeds of Trusts in Washington area detailed entries

A long list of deeds of trust recorded across Washington includes numerous figures and property descriptions. Entries name grantors such as Hatsler Gordon, John D. Coughlan, Algernon Gardiner, Fannie Wallace, Q Ellis Williams, Harry Wardman, and many others, with secured amounts ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars and terms from six months to eight years. Each entry specifies lots and squares, and notes interest rates from 5 to 6 percent, semiannual or monthly payments.

I Square Hatsler H. D. Gordon Fulton R. Gordon John D. Coughlan William J. Flather, Jr Alemon Gardiner Edgar M. Jayne Algernon &. Gardiner W. Gilbert Dent H. Sydney King Square Hanush Newbystair Herman Victor H. Wallace Petworth Charles E. Wire Rush W. Conkiin Horatio N. ‘Taplin George L. Blanchard Lillie T. Taplin John H. Lewis Ernest L. Achmidt Harry M. Packard John Taplett John BR. Galloway James F. Shea Henry F. Mooney Cecelia F. Young William R. Sanford Henry H. Bergmann A M. Emmerich Metropolia Building Association Squard Robert C. Holt George M. Emmerich Metropolis Building Association Bquarr Charles B. Wire Inec James B. Nicholson B. E. Stonebraker J. Henry Oehmann Holmead Manor Sehuts B. Francis Saul G. Percy McGlue Willam &. Phillips Ingleside Charles A. Kline William Phillips Bquarh Norman ER. Ryan Wilkea C. Feather Wm. Lyon Josie J. Ryan Brightwood Park Melvilla G. Danner Arthur BR. Colburn Albert Harper Harry D. Austin Grace Austin Qliffrourne Rex I. Neuhauser Alphonse M. Baer Charles W. Newhhauser David A. Baer John T. Huet Maurice H. ‘Emberg Samuel Burneide Giara A. Marden John , Hayne Asbury Parek Harry B. Riley Washington ‘Toan and ‘Trust Company Equitable Cooperative Building Association John W. Thomas Washington Toan and Trust Company Bridget Sheehan Arthur Carr Marvin A. Custis Kennedy Bros Simon PB. W. Drew Ranes Samuel A. ‘Drury Yee “Brown Aemiannually Ike Mike Annie R Felix G Leoniy Annie R. Daly Grandion Edward Quinlan Albert N. Wildman Fugenia M. Marc Aquare Harry Wardman Thomas P. Bones George W. F. Swartzell Alexander T. Hensey Harry T. Domer Jsquand Anne Christman Et Vir Philip ‘H th George ._ Terry J.” Clarke Simms John Riegles Falin A O'Brien J. Yeo Kolb Thomas J. Stanton Trene Brennen Gaien B. Green Martha A. Magee Jamen J. Becker Jom D. Couzhian William &. Edmonston

District Court News Highlights Divorces and Lawsuits

Helena E. Schlosser seeks absolute divorce from James T. Schlosser after alleged December conflict. George R. Washington sues the District for $6,000 over sewer damage and $16,000 for spouse’s aid. wife seeks $10,000 for health injuries. The American League for Freedom is incorporated. Alfred T. Bache’s will leaves Emma C. Bache, executrix, and trust remains for Helen. Joseph Tarmon sues Washington Brewery Co for $20,000 after a crash. Annie Geter seeks executorship of Bernard I. Geter’s estate, valued at about $1,688 in personal property and $3,739.06 in real estate. attorney William G. Dunne represents.

Justice McCoy Harriet M. Barrett William Barrett Bond D. W. O'Donoghue Tates James EB. Senn Howard D. Woodson J. G. Hedger Elisabeth Vompnon Toerd MW. Thompson Bona Arlington Mary D. Agers Adminga New Board KR. Jchnsene J. J. Danlington Henry A. Allen Joan Louis Ottenberg Lewis E. Payson J. J. Darlington Bertha Rogers George H. Sulliven Sarah E. Moore George C. Gertman Alfred T. Bache Eatate William 8. Knox Vernon KH. West Hetate Bernard J. Geler Jeffers W. G. Anne Richard Melton Union Transfer Co Richardson and Shrave Rufus Taylor National Benefit Association Teving Williamson Joseph Tarmon Washington Brewery Co A. D. Habe Mary F. Washington Plaintif Bailey George H Alexandria Hospital Jewell William H. Martin, Jr M. D. Delaney W. A. Warpeal W. ©. Clephane Ifield R. C. Yates Schlosser Atair Helena E. Schlosser District Supremes Court James T.schlosser Fand Dska Adams ‘Street Second ‘Street Flagler Place George R. Washington District Supreme Court District of Columbia Edward A. Bailey Tenth Street Emma C. Bache Truat Helen Washington Brewery Company Marlboro Pike District One Daniel W. O'Donoghue A. D. Esher Annie Geter Bernard I. Geter M Street William G. Dunne

L. L. Perkins 1 Bond Reported by U S Fidelity Guaranty

A notice shows L. L. Perkins bonded by United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. in a filing referencing a bond listing and a phone contact. The brief item notes Southern Big in relation to the bond matter.

L. L. Perkins United States Fidelity & Guaranty Ce

Labor union pledges June 15 hours of labor for Hatier fund

District labor groups vow one hour per member on June 15 to support the Danbury battery strike fund. AFL aims to raise 12 000 to 15 000 dollars. January gift totaled 132 198 55 dollars. Parade plans for July honor AFL building dedication. Typographical Union machinists and firemen approve. Five school teachers from local union become official delegates to the central body. Initiates: I V W Lamson Joseph R Wilson John J Rothermel George R B Devitt Reuben Fink.

Central Labor Union American Federation, of Labor Danbury Battery American Federation of Labor National Organized Labor A. F. of L Washington Machiniats Massachusetts Avenue Ninth Street Congress Lator I. V W. Lamson Joseph R. Wilson John J. Rothermel George RB. Devitt Reuben Fink

Army Orders Relieve Several Officers from Ordnance Detail

The force list relieves Capt. Norman F. Ramsey Capt. Charles T. Richardson Capt. Charles M. Steele Capt. Francis H. Miles Jr First Lieut Clarence F Partridge First Lieut Dwight K Shurtleff and First Lieut Burton C Lewis from ordnance detail Leave of absence of one month and six days for Capt Henry Oc Rex Ach Porto Rico regiment of infantry and other transfers and sailings are noted including First Lieut William A Ganoe Twenty fifth Infantry Col William C Rafferty coast artillery corps and Col James E Shelley to Salt Lake City for duties with the eighth cavalry district and organized militia Several ships listed as sailed arrived or detained and numerous officers reassigned detached or awaiting duties including Lieuts Comer Allen Scott Bennett and others and a divorce record Abward Helene Be Schlosser case noted.

Ordnance Department Norman F. Ramsey Charles T. Richardson Charles M. Steele Francis H. Miles, Jr Clarence F. Partridge Dwight K. Shurtleff Burton C. Lewis Henry OC Rex Ach Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry United States William C. Rafferty Coast Artillery Corps

Conference Notes On Track Scales At Weights Meeting

Morning sessions at the eleventh annual United States weights and measures conference in Raleigh focused on track scales and track scale inspection. Speakers included B B Gordon from Pennsylvania, A M Van Auken of the Bureau of Standards, and H Hedwell of the Boston and Maine Railroad. A shad bake at Chesapeake Beach was canceled due to bad weather, as delegates toured the city.

United States Raleigh B. B. Gordon Pennsylvania Lines Pittsburgh A. M. van Auken Bureau of Standards H. Hedwell Boston and Maine Railroad Chesapeake Beach Joseph Hartigan New York City Committee On

Horse Preparedness Instruction For District Cavalry

Militia horsemen from Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware receive field training near Radio Virginia in heat endurance fire control and horsemanship. A regular cavalry instructor leads drills using blank cartridges before switching to steel rounds for rifle fire practice.

Miliia Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Radio

Washington Woman Is Honored at Virginia Council Meet

Lynchburg Va May 24 The nineteenth annual convention of the Council of Sons and Daughters of Liberty of Virginia and the District of Columbia adjourned to meet next May in Richmond after electing and installing officers Mrs Mary E Prender of Washington DC was elected State councilor Miss Lucy Pettey of Alexandria was elected a national alternative

Lynchburg Council of Sons and Daughters of Liberty Virginia District of Columbia Richmond Mary E. Prender Washington, D. C Lucy Pettey Alexandria

PUPILS WANTED FOR SPANISH AND GUITAR LESSONS

Spanish teacher seeks English-speaking pupils for Spanish lessons and violin instruction. Competent music-teacher guarantees results. Address Bax 258 this office. Also advertising guitar lessons in 20 lessons by easy method, ages 5 to 6 p.m. at 5th West North West.

Raphael Ne Legas

Automobiles for sale across makes reconditioned and painted

Advertises automobiles for sale in various makes overhauled and repainted with contact at THE COOK & CO, telephone number 781. Price listed as 840 dollars.

Cook & ci Co TEL. N

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W. P. Q. Harding Ths Army of Northern Virginia H. B. Las Camp United Confederate Veterans Confederate Monument Prince and Washington Streets Commonwealth Samual Brent Bons of Confederate Veterans William A. Smoot Botee John W Duffey Methodist Fopiscopal Church South Lee Carap American Indian Guard Band Little Girla Blanche Botchford Sea Camp Alexandria High School O‘adata Christ Church Yard Alexandria Night Infantry Lee Camp Gypey Smith, Jr Gypsy Smith, Jr Haddon Heights John H. Trimyer John Herndon Rardner L. Boothe Samuel W Pitta Seorze £ Kennedy J. T Preston D. W. Achefield Elmer Thompson Jamea Keaton Melvin Fitts Jona Les Allison Newell & Greenaway P. G. Harding W Op Harding Paderal Reserve Board Wyoming Avenue Russall Road Matthew Ogiin Oglin Snelling Zell Pollee Harding Po. Yes Katars Henry Sampson Washington Navy Gant Order of Red Men South Washington Street Hlala William H Edgar K. Sampson J. Frank, Clarence George T. Sampson T. J. Davis J. Frank Myers HL. C. Myers Mise Lillian Sampson Cadet Corps R. E. Lee Common Council Newspaper Haghive Police John Hargrove Third Street Casualty Hospital Mains Avenue John Barrett Second H Streets Rodger F. Jones Virginia Avenue Southwest Thirteenth and Catreeta Byan Automobile Roscoe L. Oatley Catreet Northwest Capital Traction Company Fourteenth P Streets H. J. Coleman Eighth Etrest Northwest German O'Neill Oregon Avenue Northwest Seventeenth U Streets Himergency Hospital United States Court of Claims Campbell Booth Barney Downey Mille Lac Hendry J. Harwood Raves Burton le A MacArthur Brow King & King H. Bradley L. KR Ctrcuit Justice Gould Kahl-Holt Company Gill et _al Verttet Laintiff H. B. Rowland 0. W. Bell H. H. Obear J. W. Morgan A Pany Davis—Dartin Pe Pany Davie—Dartington Graig Ve van Valkenburg Diggs — Bil Boj Rooney Ve Hanker Davie Barber Va Washington Hallway and Electric Company Gardiner, Hamby—Barbour Murphy Miltiken Defaclt Attarkey EE Gopland Tim Crandal Mackey G.T. Danlop Trussell Bradley Jeffords Minor Beach Ellis Ve. Rowe Brothers de Co Owens, Newmyer Williams Finney Marshall Whiteford Beall Providence Hospital Moriarty Hamilton & Hamilton Masterson Justice Siddons Charles C. Glover Witten J. Flather Henry A. Flather Oatriel Attornaye George F. Hoover W. ‘O'Donoghue Frank J. Hogan W. G. Johnson Darlington J. B. Stanchfiehd Walter C. Allen Aesault Covington M. United Staten Ven George W. Selmi Girard Street Herbert T. Shannan Maurice B. Otterback John Poole Calvert Street Inne James EB. Albinson Washington Advertising Agency American Advertising Agency Flather, Morehead & Elmore Albert Bryan William Heymel Morcock Columbia International Unions District Court News American League For Freedom BR. L. Marcley Charities A. Korbly H. A. Willhoit Recorder of Deeds of Danbury ARMY Baltimore Ontario North River New Haven Ericsson New York Yard Newport Florida Utah Block Island Sound Galveston Amoy Manila Kansas Philadelphia Southern Drill Grounds Boston New London New Hampshire Tompkinsville Brock Island Sound Sebago Port Royal 8. C Charleston Naval War College Comer B. C. Allen Naval Academy Sampson A. ©. Scott New Jemsey Kxnsas R. H. Bennett Cates Rhode Toleod Navy H. L. Beach Navy Yard Portsmouth M. J. Dambacker Maine Heverdy R. Walling George Butt Paber Finictff Attorns L. Wright Helene BE. Schk Schlosser Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co Kesner Bldg Chicago Ner Tsao Ghalmers Palmer-Singer Chalmers Studebaker Combe Motor Company ST. N. W LING Main 23 Record Auto CO Ford Automobile Dnlop Garage St., Bet H le Roy Mackey Lincoln Maxwell Ranabout Rob Hoy Mackey BUICK Vermont St. Ave Armstrong’s 14Th St Tridians Harley-Davidsons Excelsiors Merkles POPES THORS Howard A. French & CO N. W Guaran Aaverford Loth St Apagw-Cormer Belmont Abe Belmont St Washington Auto Service North New Maxwell H. Lendner FORD DODGE Oldsmobile Boa Ferbor Phone West Weschler Lemont St Seventeenth Street Privathy
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