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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1916
Page
10
Senators debate post office appropriation with section seven feared to muzzle publications. Bankhead leaders say rider would give Postmaster General authority to route or block magazines and newspapers, risking partisan control and freight mail shifts amid deficit concerns.
Mrs Grace B Rapley wife of W H Rapley proprietor of the Nanos Theater died suddenly yesterday on an automobile trip in Knoxville. She had been in perfect health and fell to heart disease during the journey. Survived by husband Mrs Anna Nowes and sister May Wola Power. Funeral services from the FP Street residence tomorrow morning with interment at Lacloach Cemetery private.
Washington theatergoers enjoyed Mr. Powers in Somebody's Luggage at the Belasco, with Loftus Terry Fletcher and Manning supporting. Norma Talmadge drew crowds at Moorea Garden in Where Are My Children, while Billie Burke and Mary Pickford headlined Keith's week. The program also featured the Orange Packers act and a varied vaudeville bill, all touring through the hot season.
Blanche Sweet stars in The Thousand Dollar Husband a photoplay where a bought husband faces debt and disgrace Olga Nelson a Swedish maid falls for him wealth changes the couple’s fate amid crooks and a happy ending The program also features Courtroom Girls Vision d Art and other acts at Cosmos and Crandall’s Savoy showcases The week brings Notorious Gallagher and Fate's Boomerang among other film fare with live acts and park amusements nationwide heat wave continues
The High Steppers present a burlesque at the Lyceum starring Casey and Katz seeking a wealthy widow with Harry Rogers as lead comedian, Hazel Grant and Bessie Palmer heading the female chorus, plus a popular La Belle dancing number. Tonight features a wrestling bout Joe Turner versus Joe Willis at 10, and Decoration day amusements at Marshall Hall with the Charles Macalester steamer making three trips. The electric display enhances the Potomac riverside finale.
The St Johns will begin popular evening dancing trips tomorrow, leaving at 7 p m and returning about 11 p m with the orchestra playing. Decks will be reserved for dancers while others may enjoy a river ride. Trips include a stop at Indian Head and proceed to Colonial Beach on Saturdays and Sundays.
The notice clarifies that Aurora Heights and Aurora Hills are separate Virginia subdivisions, correcting a Sunday error about Bowman Realty Company lot sales. Ownership changes will be marked at Jhammer, with construction sounds expected soon, and most home sites to be sold by June 1. Remaining parcels may go on sale Wednesday afternoon. free automobile service will operate with a city terminus at the Union Trust building.
Senate post office committee postponed any action after Blakeslee asserted the panel had yielded to railroads in amending the postal bill. Chairman Bankhead said the committee would reconvene today to continue consideration.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Boot Rack antiseptic powder and Allen's Foot-Ease for shoe comfort. It promises instant relief from tight shoes, blisters, callouses and sore spots, claiming it is the greatest comfort discovery of the age. It includes a free trial offer and a mailing address in Le Roy New York.
House debate on the naval appropriation bill ends with five minute speeches. Kitchin defends cutting the Navy Depart ment five year program while Farr Britten and Roberts press for a larger building plan including dreadnoughts and submarines. Gallery crowds react as Farr urges building 25 capital ships and 250 submarines.
Senate clears its schedule for national party conventions by a three day recess from June 3 to 19. Only bills resolutions and president communications pass during meeting days. Oregon California railroad land grant must be disposed of before June 30. Philippine bill blocked. post office appropriation advances. House will stay in session through the convention working on appropriation bills.
Secretary McAdoo tells House Committee that the Treasury will enforce the income tax with the small force allowed by Congress but demands an adequate office and field staff for full collection. He regrets only half of the requested $1,000,000 increase was granted and disputes a $320,000,000 fraud loss claim. He cites the actuary’s national income estimates. House members Aswell and Kintheloe will deliver eulogies for Jefferson Davis next Saturday on his birthday.
Sister Mary Sebastian Coleman of the Georgetown Visitation dies after a ten week illness from a stroke at 330. Born February 28, 1833 in Georgetown to Timothy and Honora Coleman she entered the convent in 1858 and celebrated a Golden Jubilee in 1911. She served as sister sacristan for nearly 50 years and was beloved for kindness and devotion. Requiem Mass and funeral will be held at 8 o'clock this morning.
Special to The Washington Poet Zanesville Ohio May 29. Prof Robert G Miller 58 a noted musical instructor and composer was killed instantly in a car crash at Jacksontown fourteen miles west of here. The touring car overturned at high speed. 51x others suffered injuries including Mrs Howard Adams daughter of Miller and Ruth Miller. Prof Miller brother John Miller of Washington DC noted. Smithsonian opens today with public hours from five to four thirty.
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