Thanksgiving Meals Planned for District Inmates and Schools
The District will provide 760 pounds of turkey and 18 quarts of cranberries for wards in jails and institutions, with meals also for Occoquan prisoners who will largely prepare their own feast. Home grown pork and vegetables complement the menus while religious services occur and labor is suspended where possible. Donations from schools and Associated Charities support needy children in the District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tastnet
Occoquan
National Training School
Brief Court Items Detail Multiple Wills and Legal Actions
Henry Adams Curtis leaves a small bequest for his grave and most remaining estate to his widow Fanny P Curtis. California West Hopkins probate offers 150 to Odd Fellows Princeton for a father’s grave, remainder to daughter Laura Hopkins with later sharing with her brother. Nathaniel Robbins' will leaves $1,000 to son Alfred P Robbins and $100 to sister Patience W. Rice, remainder to widow Laetitia M Robbung. Judge appoints J So Hasby-Smith and J A Burkhardt as receivers for Caverly Company with $10,000 bond. company declared bankrupt. Metropolitan Coach Co sued by James O'Donnell for injuries from March 21. Mrs Rosie L Essex contests late mother Annie C Klein will, alleging lack of testamentary competence. Mary L Raines sues Washington Railway and Electric Co for $10,000 for injuries after a fall from a company car.
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California
West Hopkins
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Princeton
Ind
Vincent T West
Laura Hopkins
Vincent West Hopking
Nathaniel . Robbins
Alfred P Robbins
Patience W. Rice
Laetitia M Robbung
Rosie L Essex
Annie C. Klein
Mra
Essex
Asaya
Callahan Leads Washington Convention Campaign Effort
D J Callahan, chamber of commerce president, accepts chairmanship of a special committee to push for the National Republican Convention in Washington. G W Harris and Claude H E Miller join as aides as the group canvasses Congress to secure pledges and influence the national committee’s choice on December 16. No convention fund will be raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
National Organization
D J Callahan
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Callahan
G W Harris
Board of Trade
Claude HE. Miller
Retail Merchants Association
Henry Bob
Wiel Rland
Canahan
Con Gresa
National Committee
Shop Early Pennants To Promote Holiday Purchases
Retail Merchants' Association will distribute red felt pennants bearing the slogan Shop early for Xmas to members. The banners will adorn delivery wagons, shop windows, and street cars within days. J J Moffitt of Washington Railway and Electric Co offers free display on small cars, with similar offers expected from other local transit firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants’ Association
Mmas
J J Moffitt
Washington Railway and Electric Company
J W Rich
Washington-Virginia Railway Company Company
Capital Traction Company
Washington and Old Dominion Railway Company
Washington, Baltimore and Annapoli Company
Spoiled Rabbits On Sale In City Warning Issued
Health department warns consumers against buying rabbits from roads and uninspected sources as hot weather has spoiled many. over 350 animals found unfit for food. Dr Hulbert Young urges extreme caution while noting some rabbits appear to be in acceptable condition.
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Health Department
Hulbert Young
Saloons Seek Transfers as Excise Board Hears Arguments
The excise board heard evidence on two transfer requests yesterday and expects decisions on many of the sixteen applications before Christmas. Paul Allen seeks to move his saloon from 210 street northwest to 2N street northeast while D O'Donnell requests relocation from 43 First street southwest to 818 H street northeast.
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Excise Board
Paul Allen
QO Street
N Street
D O'Donnell
First Street
H Street
Board of Trade committee forms and appoints leaders
The executive committee, led by Willem H. Singleton as chairman with Theodore W. Noyes as vice chairman and J. Gockeler as treasurer, approved $100 for the charities endorsement committee chaired by Henry B. Macfarland. Rudolph will appoint two delegates to the American Good Roads Congress in Philadelphia from December 9. The holding of Guardians of Liberty, Patriotic Sons of America, and the Medical Society of Virginia conventions were referred to the joint convention committee. New chairmen named include Dr D Percy Hickling for Public Health, A R Serven for Bridges, W G Henderson for Streets and Avenues, 4 P Clark Jr for Water Supply, and faw A 4 Birney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Willem H. Singleton
Theodore W Noyes
J Gockeler
Henry B . Macfarland
Rudolph
Philadelphia
the Guardians of Liberty
the Patriotic Sons of America
Medical Society of
State of
Virginia
Rudolph Public Health
D Percy Hickling
R Serven
Henderson
P Clark, Jr
Birney
Drowning Mystery Ties Cleveland to Alexandria Steamer
A telegram from Cleveland reports Andrew Kelley drowned from the steamer McGean, puzzling Alexandria police who cannot locate him in local records or directories. Officials suspect he may be a former Alexandrian using an assumed name. Police seek detailed identification should the body be recovered. Robert Fleming Lee, longtime Richmond resident, dies suddenly at relatives’ home. His funeral is planned at Ivy Hall Cemetery with services by Rev W J Morton. Elks Lodge in Alexandria announces winter entertainments and a December 7 memorial at the opera house. Civil service postmaster examinations in Virginia begin January 10 in this city, with over 1000 postmasters taking the exam statewide. Jessie King and Bernard Partlow wed at the bridegroom’s sister’s home on South Pitt Street.
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Robert Fleming Lee
Richmond
Elks
Writers Entertainment
Nashington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Eeds
Cleveland
Andrew Kelley
McGean
George A Marr
Kelley
Marr
United States
Robert F. Lee
R L. Fleming
Lee
Wheatley
Ivy Hall
W J Morton
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Mr Lee
Richard Bland Lee
Robert E Lee
United States Army
Elks Pian Entertainments
Alexandria Lodge of Elks
Opera House
Elka
Prince Street
Rathsheller
Virginia
Civil Service Commission
Jessie King
Bernard Partlow
Samuel Elliott
South Fitt Street
G A. Luttrell
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Partlow
South Pitt Street
Parcel Post Weight Increase Proposed by Burleson
Postmaster General Burleson has urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise parcel post weight limits from 2% to 60 pounds for first and second zones. Action by the commission is awaited and expected to affirm the recommendation. Rates remain unchanged. the lower rates apply only within the first two zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Burlesons
Possible New Jersey Names for Interstate Commissioner Post
William XN Daniels of New Jersey and Princeton figures as a potential appointee to one of three vacancies on the Interstate Commerce Commission. He is a close ally of the President and a member of the New Jersey Public Utilities Commission. Successors will replace the late John H Marble Judson Clements and Charles A Prouty. The President will not accept Prouty’s resignation until a successor is chosen.
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William XN. Daniels
New Jersey
Wilson
Willam M Daniels
Princeton
New Jersey Public Utilities Commission
Interstate Commerce
John H Marble
Judson Clements
Charles A Prouty
Prouty
Through Sleeper Trains from Washington to St Louis and Chicago
City bulletins describe daily through sleeping car service from Washington to St Louis and Chicago with onward connections to Cincinnati and Louisville. The notices list assorted goods and local shop offerings, including candies, fudge, cherries, soap, buckwheat, flour, vegetables, and household items. Local attractions feature Dante's Life, Ambrosio’s historical feature, Virginia Reid, and a dancing program by Mr. Pat with a leisure note on a tasting event.
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Saks & Companyy
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Oxford
Russia
Goodyear West Oak
WM. Hahn & CO
Sts
N.W
Pa. Ave
Adam A. Weschler
Stumph & Lyford, Inc
Mass. Avenue N. W
Westminster and Whittington
Eeee
James M Proctor
Columbian
Behrends
Byron
Adams
11Th St
Horning
Vm Namonda
AY Carter
PHAF
le Us
Une & Detweiler, Inc
Henry Adam Curtis
Rock Creek
Harry B Shaw
Jeaven
Fanny P Curtis
Metropolitan Coach Company
District Supreme Court
James O'Donnell
Mary L.raines
Washington Failway and Electric Company
KEW Committee
W. H. Singleton
Andrew Keltey
Power
L C
City Bulletins
Kirkman
Jl T. Doyles Storas
Dante
Ambrosio
I' Maet
Sas Benvrobrn
Tver
Pat Be
Raspberry
Chapin-Sacks Manufacturing Co
Lincoln
First
M Streets
N. E
Pouctas
Tosuit
Douglas Sii
Atyle
Tugins
W. J. Douglas
Sre
Douglas
Tnie
Onbottom
Bengiss
Brockiva
Mar
St. Ee
Grogan
Peter Grogan & Sons Co
Seventh St
Mike Sweet
John T Crowley
Ros Ats
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Sim
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