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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1913

Page

8

Manila film show and post office towels plan

City news in brief notes a Manila area stereoscopic program at Cabese Hall with lantern slides and a Spanish War exhibit led by Comrade Whi. Postmaster Garers Burisson calls for bids on 10 000 towels for use in federal offices and notes possible supply of individual soap cups. Other items include police regulation amendments, dances, lectures, and local club notices.

Manila S. Cuono Winn Garers’ Burisson

Will of Mary Pierce bequeaths life estate to daughter

The report notes a October 1 181 will filed yesterday granting Mary Pierce's daughter Nelson Pierce a life estate in the estate with remainder divided among Anna Louise Pierce Fenty W Pierce and J Amelia Charnes Payson’s will names Fanny Payson as wife and American Security and Trust Company executor. Also mentions other probate and social club items across Washington.

Negro Land Grant Colleges Young Men's Christian Association Twelfth Street Northwest Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations Washington H. P. Claxton Mary P. Pierce Nelson Pierce Anna Louise Pierce Fenty VV Pierce J. Amelia Chamaurvlain Carson Charnes Payson Fanny Payson American Security and Trust Company Wiliam A. Nestler Sussa Nestler Samea Treasury Department New Willard J. Pred Hinary Baithnore Sun Thomas W. Brahany Washermn White House Senate Offoials Washington Railway and Electric Company Wisconsin Massachusetts Avenues Massachusetts Avenue American University Nebraska Avenue

Washington Makes Model City With New Commissioners

Four months into office Oliver P. Newman Frederick Sidons and Col Chester Harding the first Democratic district commissioners have pushed reforms in Washington D C. They opened a city wide cleanup focusing on neglected northwest and southeast sections and pledged to remove alleys and slums within ten years.

Washington Oliver P. Newman Frederick L. Siddons Col Chester Harding United States Wilson Wilson H Siddons Newman Wlark Northwest Sion Mr.Newman Hfe Reform Noy Eichin No. 1 Congress Potomas River Randel Reformatory

Reforms Accomplished and Proposed for Washington D C

Washington officials push alley cleanups fire code enforcement and slum abatement while planning universal rail transfers and a Great Falls light plant Reformers Newman Sidden and Harding seek a model city government with public utilities oversight a municipal hospital and a reformatory. They advocate modern playgrounds a housing-house for the needy and tuberculosis controls in schools.

Washington Great Falls Occoquan Pregiana Haar Newman Siddons Harding Wilson Ciy Allmode Elty Great Falla Secretary of the Treasury Water Street Rudolph and Johnston Chy United States Decequan Alte Health Department Oda Janey

Her Boil Bumped She Fights St Tacrais

Fragmented report notes a court hearing with Mrs Cane and others, referencing a last night incident, a male defendant fined a small amount, and unclear local names. The text is garbled with multiple misspellings and missing details.

St. Tacrais Snr Caneavan Martin F Gahan

Opposed to a Commission Plans Goethals Considers Retirement

Col Goethals believes Washington opposition will hinder his canal reorganizing drive and rejects a three headed commission. He plans to retire from the army, travel, then open an office in New York after completing the canal. He will not accept divided responsibility or serve on a commission.

District of Columbia Congress Senator la Follette Wisconsin New York Maryland New Jersey Public Utilities Commission Consid Amy Travel Washington Ngton Metcalfe Canal Col. Goethals Goeth Col Goethals Thas New York City

Canal trade push as Hamburg-America boosts capital

Hamburg American Line increased capital from 37.5 million to 45 million dollars at a Hamburg meeting. The extra funds are planned to build larger freighters to serve canal trade and expand routes to the Orient amid the Panama Canal’s development.

Hamburg-American Line Hamburg Hamburg-Alcan Steamship Company Panama Canal Orient

Woman Shot in Linden Case Tailed to Washington Hospital

Mrs. William P. Hutton of Linden was shot in a reported duel with Thomas J. Garrett of this city. District Attorney W. C. Spates and Rockville Police Judge Arthur M. Mace disclosed details as Hutton was moved to Washington Hospital against Dr George H. Wright posturing orders. Police collected statements and sought full disclosure of the incident.

Linden MD. Ie Washington Hospital William P. Hutton Thomas J. Garrett Distri W. C. Spates Arthur M. Mace Rockville Hutton Washington Spates George H. Wright National Homeopathic Hospital

Takes Up Brace Segregation and Funeral Notices

President Wilson orders an investigation into segregation in meat departments after a protest signed by about two thousand people, led by Democrats Andrew J. Pete Thomas Thatcher John J. Rogers. Funeral services are held for James S Graves, father of Mrs May Davin, with interment at Laurel Grove, Pittsfeld native who served sixteen years in government service. He leaves wife and three daughters Myrtle Robinson Esther Spalding and May Davin.

Panama Canal Atlantic Pacific Atlantic Ocean Gatun Appea Gatun Lake White House Wilson Congress Board of Public Utilities Andrew J. Pete Thomas Thatcher John J. Rogers Massachusetts National Indepe Political League James. S. Graves James S. Graves May Davin Ount Zion Methodist Biscopal Church Laurel Grove Lure Yard Graves Pittsfeld Mass Myrtle Robinson Mechanicsville Hsther Spalding Berwyn Ma May . Avia Tite Tts

Keep kidneys active with Rad Salts for health

A local druggist promotes Rad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy to flush and stimulate the kidneys. The ad claims four ounces in water each morning can relieve backache, sluggish bowels, headaches, and bladder discomfort, suggesting daily use to prevent serious complications.

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