The Beautiful Adventure and Other Theatrical News
The Columbia announces The Beautiful Adventure next week with Miss Murdock and Mrs Thomas WilTen in a Paris success adapted for Washington. Belasco and other venues promote The Whirl of the World and The Queen of the Movies with ensembles, gowns, and dances. National screens feature The Man From Home with Charles Richman, and Moore's Garden shows The Wishing Ring and Such a Little Queen with Mary Pickford. Proceeds from municipal markets are reported with estimates for a modern fish market and cold storage.
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Columbia
Vetion
York Huta
Washington
Paris
Stena
Miss Murdock
Thomas
Charles Richman
Booth Tarkington
Harry Leon Wilson
Wiliam Hodge
Mr Richman
Theodore Roberta
Frederick Montague
Monroe Salisbury
Dorothy Quincy
Gladys Hanson
America
Clyde Fitch
Miss Hangon
Moll O'Hara
Blanche Walsh
Moore's Garden
Shuberta
Martin
Owen Davis
Marguerite Clark
Mary” Mickfort
Channing Follock
Miss Pickford
Department of Weights, Measures and Markets
Dusmet
John H. Sherman
Sherman
Flah Wharf
Jury awards Mrs Turner damages against railroad company
A circuit court jury awarded Mrs Mary D Turner three thousand dollars in damages against Philadelphia Bell Air Washington Railroad Company for injuries after being thrown from a sleeper to a dining car in a tunnel near Baltimore. Attorneys named include H Linton and Douglas Ruffin Obear McKenney Flannery Hug and R Craig shill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary D. ¢. Turner
Philadelphia, Bell More and Washington Railroad Company
Turner
Baltimore
Irs H. Linton
Douglas, Ruffin & Obear
Mckenney, Flannery & Hug
Special Committee Pushes DC Vote and District Representation
A Chamber of Commerce special committee adopts a resolution urging a constitutional amendment for District of Columbia representation in both houses and in the electoral college. The group plans further meetings before reporting at the December session, with members including Albert Schultera and Robert N. Harper.
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Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Robert N. Harper
Graham
District of Columbia
Albert Schultera
R. F P. Andrews
Chapin Brown
Theodore W. Nouws
L. Sinclair
G. G. Seibold
E. C. Graham
Christian Science Lecture Set At Poli's Theater
The second lecture in a series on Christian Science will be held next Sunday at 3 30 PM at Poli's Theater. Bliss Knapp of the First Church in Boston will deliver the talk as a noted lecturer and speaker. Ample seating is provided for all attendees even if church members stand.
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Belasco
Prince Ghosh
Sarath Kumar T Ghosh
Audes
First
Second Churches of Christ, Scientist
Poli
Bliss Knapp
S&s B
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
War Relief Entertainment at Playhouse November 17
The Playhouse will host a benefit event on November 17 at 8 15 p m featuring a musical act with Earle Carbaugh Pauline Whitaker and Angevine and the play Opera Me Thumb by Ada Louise Townsend and Maurice H Jarvis. Supported by Camille Hindmarsh Lillian Chenowich and Mary Uominmax with Prof Townsend directing. Dancing 10 to 12. Proceeds aid destitute women and children in war zones. Tickets at National Review office Union Savings Bank 710 Fourteenth Street.
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Playhouse
Earle Carbaugh
Pauline Whitaker
Angevine
Ada Louise Townsend
Maurice H. Jarvis
Camille Hindmarsh
Lillian Chenowich
Mary Uo Minnmax
Townsend
Office
the National Review
Union Savings Hank
Fourteenth Street
Births Reported In Local Notices
Births announced for families including Margaret M Insene and Ela A Howard with a girl, and Joseph mod Hattie Bush with a boy. Other listed parents include M Cullet and James B Anrens with a girl, and Walter and Hattie Brown with a boy, among scattered entries.
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M. Cullet
Bar. Slovtak Bes
Fia
James B
Lissie Anrens
Lucy J. Anderson
Ad Margaret M Insene
Bardoko C
Ela A. Howard
Fdeer A
Oulle L. Huguley
Bo Aessive H
Madeline M Bowers
Joseph Mod Hattie Bush
Bo Calvert
Malinda Crawford
Walter and
Hattie Brown
Bankers Association names committees on bad checks and protection
The District Bankers' Association president George E. Fleming named yesterday a bad checks committee including Corcoran Thom, William Jh, and Ezra Gmild. Protective and legislative panels list OH H McKee, Andrew Farker, George W. White, Mr Weller, Eu Rote EO Thompson, ROF Saul, John Poole, and CO. W. Warden.
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District Bankers’ Association
George E. Fleming
Corcoran Thom
William Jh
Ezra Gmild
OH H McKee
Andrew Farker
George W. White
Mr Weller
EU Rote EO Thompson
Rof Saul
John Poole
CO. W. Warden
Licensed to Marry Listings Across States and Parishes
A compiled notice lists numerous marriage licenses issued to individuals from Virginia Linden West Virginia and neighboring states. Entries include ages locations and officiants with several couples paired alongside clergy names and towns.
Deaths Reported in Local Notices
The notice lists multiple deceased individuals with ages and partial addresses, including Mary F. Difford aged 4 years at 24 Road, Jake Douglas aged 68 at St. Gov. Hospital, Reese T. McFarland aged 3 years, James O’Bryan aged 85 at Garfield Hospital, Richart Brown and Slaughter aged 99 years, and George A. Busies aged 28 at 353 Most Avenue.
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Foatel White
Potomac Ave
Mary FE
Difford
Jake Touglas
St. Gov
Hosp
Tusane
Reese T. McFarland
George Washington Hospital
James O'Bryan
Garfield Hospital
Richart
Brown
Times
A. Slaughter
St. Nw
Moille
Temple Court
George A. Busies
Most
Janes Butler
Carrelture Et Sw
Women Seek Cooperation With Wen's Clubs in Washington
Federation of Women's Clubs aims to partner with local men's groups including the Sons of the American Revolution. President Mrs Elis Logan plans a mass meeting at the Public Library next week to gather delegates and the public, seeking broader cooperation and outreach.
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Federation of Clubs
Wen
Washington
Federation of Women's Clubs
Elis Logan
Public
Desirabe
Laskey New U S Attorney For District of Columbia
In a formal ceremony the United States attorney for the District of Columbia, John E H Laskey, took the oath of office before the District Supreme Court. He reappointed the police court assistants Ralph Given and John K R Weryrich and kept the main office staff, with two new assistant positions to be filled shortly.
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District Supreme Court
Court
John E. Laskey
Teurday
United States
Dastrict
Jonn E H. Laskey
District of Columbia
Laskey
Covington
Laske
Ralph Given
John KR. Weryrich
Mr. Laskey
Samuel S McComs
Hawken
Thomas M. Wampler
Harvey Given
Bolitha J. Laws
Habeas Corpus for Baby Seeks Court Return
Mrs Lucile Burton Frick seeks a writ of habeas corpus in district court to regain custody of her six week old daughter allegedly hidden by her husband George Frederick Frick an Agriculture Department employee Justice Stafford ordered the writ directing the husband to produce the child by 2 pm Crandal Mackey represents the mother who says the baby must be fed every two hours and fears for the infant’s life She also claims the husband with a weapon forced her to sign a lease on property in Alexandria county Virginia which they do not own and have no right to lease The Fricks formerly resided in Alexandria
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George Frederick Frick
Lucile Burton Frick
District Supreme Court
Justice Stafford
Crandal Mackey
Mra. Frick
Alexandria County
Fricks
Alexandria
Police News Notes From District Robberies Reported
Police notes recount robberies and thefts reported yesterday. Items stolen include a Bradbury piano from 1242 Ninth Street NW, cash from a bureau in Mrs Frank Bell’s home, a Meerschaum pipe and other goods from stores, jewelry from J N Thompson plus several mementos. A boy snatched a handbag from Henry Acker on Sixth Street NE. Chickens valued at 40 were stolen from George Mickelson at 38 Massachusetts Avenue NW.
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Bradbury
Nel- He Tolliver
Ninth Street
Ninth
Frank Bell
Thirteenth Street Northwest
Antonio Chicca
F and
Canal Streets
Nannie Fuge
Connecticut Avenue
J. N. Thompson
Cathedral Avenue
Henry Acker
Sixth Street
H and
T Streets
George Mickelson
Massachusetts Avenue Northwear
Game Warden Freed After Habeas Corpus Proceeding
Fairfax county game warden Asbury J. Payne, arrested in the city on a cordwood removal warrant, was released after habeas corpus proceedings led by Judge Louis C. Bailey. Also reported: a law office safe looted of two notes. old Pennsylvania station to be razed. Patrons day at Lee School. funeral for John Lynch. lecture on Florence and Venice. fire damages unoccupied house on Princess Street.
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Fairfax County
Payne
Sher Wf Allison
J. K. M Norton
Bailey
Louis N. Duffey
Richard B Washington
Prince and Royal Streets
Pennsylvania Railway
Cameron and
Fayette Streets
Lee School
Conrad Johnson
John Lynch
Washington
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Princess Street
Fie
John Lomax
Adventists End Convention With Gospel Expansion Plans
Elders of the Seventh Day Adventist church closed their Takoma Park convention with progress reports and a proposed $1,250,008 for gospel work in major U.S. cities this year. Subscriptions totaling $115,000 were reported across divisions, including Atlantic Union $18,500 and Columbia Union $15,000, plus $413,000 for the foreign department and $25,000 for the colored department. Plans also include $6,000 to fund a dormitory for colored girls at Oakwood Training School in Huntsville, Alabama.
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Elduts
Takoma Park
Atlantic Union Conference
Columbia Union
Southern Union
Eastern Canadian Union
Southeastern Union
Foreign Department
Colored Department
College of Medical Evangelists
Loma Linda
Cal
Oakwood Training School
Huntaville
Ala
Peach Will Is Sustained by Probate Jury
Justice Anderson rules in favor of widow Cella Peach in the 1913 will case of Emanuel C. Peach, sustaining the will valued at $50,000 amid allegations of undue influence and questions about the signature by caveators David Peach and others. Nearby, Gude's flower show attracts visitors with chrysanthemums displayed in a grand autumn-themed room at 1214 F Street NW. The Board of Trade plans an election to choose ten new directors at the New Willard, with a report on the auditor salary bill due.
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Justice Anderson
Emanuel C. Peach
Cella Peach
David Peach
James Grier Peach
Sarah Ann Peach
Letitia Peach
Emma Ackerly
Sophia Kimpland
Gude
F Street
Board of Trade
New Willard
Committee On Law
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Excise Board Opens Under Jones Works Law
The excise board meets today to process Pen digaion license applications after the Jones Works law reduced the District’s saloons to 207. Waldo Hibba, inspector, presents requests for equor licenses. Board member Cotter T. Bride signals likely no grant of the three extra licenses. Licenses may be reserved for future hotels amid possible new developments. The Anti Saloon League directors meet in the Woodward building to decide if any issued licenses will be challenged in court.
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Excise Board
Jones- Works
Waldo Hibba
Cotter T. Bride
T Ia
The
Antisaloon League
Woodward
Union Transfer Says Driver Delivers To Front Door
Union Transfer Company states baggage service ends at the front door and drivers may not seek extra pay for carrying baggage upstairs. The firm notes drivers may accept gratuities but are not authorized to demand additional compensation. The public utilities commission will not investigate adequacy unless complaints arise.
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Union Transfer Company
Union Station
Public Utilities Commission
Commission
New Site Chosen for St. Andrews Church in Northwest
The vestry of St. Andrew's Church with congregation approval has bought the northwest corner lot at New Hampshire Avenue and W Street Northwest through E. S. Totten & Co. for 20000 dollars. The irregular 10000 square foot parcel will seat about 350 and include a finished basement for Sunday school and parish activities.
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W Street
New Hampshire Avenue
St. Andrew's Church
E. S. Totten & Co
Col Thompson Retired From Army After 36 Years Service
Col John T Thompson longtime assistant chief of ordnance, stationed in this city, has been transferred to the retired list by the President on his own application. He served 36 years and recently commanded the government arsenal at Bethlehem, Pa. Col Thompson hails from Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Thompson
Army
Government
Bethlehem
Thompson
Kentucky
Call Belgian Relief Meeting Hears Washington Organizer
Mrs John A. Logan of the national committee for relief of Belgian war sufferers issued a call through Cardinal Gibbons for a meeting at 10 o'clock this morning at her home 523 Thirteenth street northwest. The gathering aims to organize a Washington relief committee to cooperate with the central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Logan
National Committee For the Relief
Cardinal Gibbonats
Thirteenth Street
Washington
Central Committee
City Bulletins amos Theater Bill Changes Tedar
Ample local notices preview new acts and songs at the amos Theater with prices described as moderate. Advertisements promote Perfection to Oynter Decking and the Phila Oyster and Chop House with colorful references to upcoming attractions. Contact M 205 for wagon service and cleaning items, while Shaffer's flowers offer floral deliveries for debutantes and social events.
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Hargsy
Phila Oyster & Chop House
Ithow
First valuation papers served on Terminal Taxicab Co
The district public utility commission served papers for its first valuation of the Terminal Taxicab Company under the public utility law and announced a public hearing on December 14 to hear objections. John G. Booker, general manager, received the papers. The valuation work was done by J G Williams and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Booker
J G. Williams
Commission
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Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Winter Garden
Winter Garden
Eugene
Wille Howanl
Elizabeth Gooddall
Sa Tepeoy
Weamshin Vaterland
Havre
On Ast
Prank Moutar
New York
Globe Theater
Tristan
Thlease
Oe Garrick Theater
Jane
Keel von
Ragan
Drinn
Justive Cn
Margaret
Teall Tantra
Gavety
Evin Benner
Haines
Nowers
Brightar Beardwall
Biris
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Bonder
Davis
Faushable
Sye
Psterson
Cosmos
Janes J
Aeise
Ssoon J
Mary Pickford
Keith
Jusiia Steger
Mildred Ann Cannon
Paul de Cardo
Lew Dockstader
Violet Hope
John Kendrick Bangs
Yonkers, N
Bangs
Yonkers
Styx
Smith
California State Society
James F. Smith
Ato Moore
Court of Customs Appeals
Paramount Pictures
Harper
Theodore W. Noyes
Dstrict
Christian Science
Bankers
Grover C. Tewning
Hiteh
Mary Helle Menefee
Linden
V.hes
J. S&s. Montgomery
Fullip Crossfield
Elberta A. Thera
G. A. Miller
Fred
August J. Willie Wright
Amd
Path of
Upper Zion
Hy Greene
Charles Waller Sederer
Catherine Quackenbush
Eva F. Atkinson
Richmond
H. Schmeder
Ralph S. Rainsfont
Algefeld
Conn
Margaret le Bretor
Washington, D.C
Rex
Sherrard Billings
Rov R. Medhavat
Lawrence
Kas
Alta A. Garrett
Council Grove
Kao
Hey
Schroeder
Matherson
Fort Myer
Arlington
Rishwood
Loveridge
Downs
M. Goldsmith & Son
CHAS
A. Goldsmith
Jewelers
F St. N.W
New
Jakes Gath
U S
Police
John Gray
Kenyon Street
James Linehan
Fortsmouth
Trelatvea
138Th Street
Frank Markwood
North Capitol Street
Aia
Stanton C. Moore
Royal Glass Company
Od Dominion
Thrifton
Georgetown University Hospital
Paul TL. Holt
Thirty- Fifth Street
Ulf
Emory Ricketts
Rockville
A. J. Payne
Eugene B. Taylor
Florence
Venice
Christ Church Pariah Hall
Parish Aid Society
Adventists End Convention
Gude’s
W. BW
Wloses & Sons ” and
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Sarouk
Ispahan
Mahal
Kermans
Muskabad
ST. Andrew's
Col. Thompson
City Bulletins
Hinkel
Shaffer
Ry. V
Faudeville
N. W
J. Maury Dove Company, Inc
Yemen
Harvey’s Souper Dansant
T Keating
Columia
School of Dancing
Parisias
de Danse Studio
Atlantic City
Lithstow
Studio of Modern Dance
Edith Gt
Aw Phoreth
Wyndham Bros
Naval Lodge
Helena and
Pearl
J. Russell
T. Shane
K. Hodxso
Bright
Houm
H. N. D. Parker
St. Nlow
Judd & Detweiler, Inc
11Th St
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Byron
Adams
John T
Heurich Brewing Co
SN W
Royal Pilsen
Axa Clube
Abner-Sbury Brewing Company
Washington, D. C
Berkeley Rye
Geecal Private Delivery
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