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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1913

Page

6

Astrological Prognostication For Shipping and Arts

The column notes Mars and Jupiter in adverse aspect with Neptune favorable, predicting luck in Panama Canal affairs and fair sea journeys. It cautions against anger and impulsive speech, warns poor outcomes for surgery, and foresees reforms in public schools and midwinter suffering, with a hopeful outlook for children born on this day.

Mars Jupiter Neptune Panama Canal M-Clure Syndicair

Thanksgiving Day Services at Washington Cathedral and Nearby Churches

An Episcopal service schedule lists Morning Prayer at 10 o'clock at Washington Cathedral BeThupien Chapel with a festival service and sermon by Canon De Vrieg il 2. m.i plus choral evensong at 4. St John’s Church on Avenue of the Prestience hosts Rev. Roland Uotton Smith and Rev. Edward Seaton Dunlap with Holy Communion and morning prayers. Methodist services advertise gatherings at Moureh Corner with a Thursday poster and a welcome to the public for Thanksgiving.

Washington Bethupien Chapel Mount St. Alban Dla Canon de Vrieg ST. John's Churote Avenue Roland Uotton Smith Edward Seaton Dunlap George Williamson Smith Moreing Methodist Moureh James John Marshall

Patent Office Salute as Third Oldest Examiner Retires

President Wilson praises Dr. B W Pond upon his resignation after 40 years in the patent office examining corps. Pond, third oldest, led inventions in civil and hydraulic engineering and bridge building. A Bowdoin College graduate from Maine, he began as third assistant in 1873 and became primary examiner in 1877.

Wilson Pond BW. Pond Patent Office

Denies Danger to Children Letter Responds to Germ Theory Claims

Theresa H. Russell critiques A S H and A L H arguments against public schools, arguing fears of germs are overstated. She notes many poor children work in stores and mills, urging focus on better sanitation and opportunities rather than closing schoolhouses at night.

A. UL. H A. TG. H Theresa H. Russell

M'Reynolds Aid Resigns in Trust Prosecution Shift

idwin B. Grosvenor, special assistant to Attorney General McReynolds, resigned to take effect January 3 and join Wickersham Taft in New York. He will pursue civil practice and remain connected to the trusts cases until the harvester and moving picture suits end. Henry A. Wise of counsel for the General Film Company conferred with trust prosecutors and reportedly floated a tentative government compromise.

Idwin B. Grosvenor McReynolds Iini Harvester Moving Picture Grosvenor New York Wickersham Henry W. Taft Henry A. Wise United States General Film Company Moving Picture Trust Department of Justice W. C. Todd Trust Mr. Grosvenor Mr. Wise

Alsberg After the Oyster In Chesapeake Bay Study Heads

Dr Carl Alberg chief chemist says sanitary checks on Chesapeake Bay oyster beds will start this winter via the United States bureau of chemistry. Fish Hawk vessel will transport chemists to the bay late next month to study fish abundance and distribution while winter habits of shad herring white perch and other fish are examined by commission officials.

Chesapeake Bay United States Bureau of Chemistry Carl L. Aleberg Fish Hawk United States Fish Commission Adcaelon Bacteriological Smith

Commerce Court annuls ICC orders on rail allowances

The Commerce Court ruled the Interstate Commerce Commission lacked power to ban trunk lines from paying allowances to alleged tapping industries for switching. It held the ICC may not prohibit rate reintroduction or payments between trunk lines and tapping entities, but may regulate amounts to prevent rebates and unjust discrimination. The decision likely heads to the Supreme Court.

Commerce Court Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Supreme Court

Turkey Scale Was Short at Center Market

James W Higgins of Maryland was fined 2 dollars in police court after being convicted of selling turkeys on a short weight scale at Center Market. Officer George Howe testified Higgins weighed a turkey on a scale short one pound and used untested scales. The judge remarked that green country farmers do the city people and upheld the fines.

FR. R. Horner James W. Higgins Maryland Mullowny Higgins Higgins Was Arrested Yesterday Morning On Sale Row Center Market George Howe Howe

Canavan Applies to Supreme Court for Release in Civil Case

Stephen Canavan of Bernalillo County New Mexico asks the state supreme court to free him from a jail sentence after a judge found he violated a restraining order tied to a divorce proceeding by selling property. He argues no jail for civil order violations like in Gompers.

Stephen Canavan Bernalillo County Supreme Court Canavan Samuel Gormpers American Federation of Labor Supreme Court of the District of Columbia

Civil Governor for Moros Planned in Philippines

Governor General Harrison moves toward Philippine autonomy by replacing Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing with civilian Frank W. Carpenter as the first civilian governor of the Moro province. A troop redistribution in the Philippines may follow the establishment of civil government in the region.

Harrison John J. Fershing Moro Frank W. Carpenter Philippines

Redfield Seeks Fleet To Enforce Halibut Law

Secretary Redfield urges a 100000 appropriation to buy one seagoing vessel one heavy draft tug and six rapid waterboats to police alien fishing in Alaskan waters. The department currently has no vessel and relies on private boats, raising conflicts of interest concerns.

Alaskan Redfield Mr. Redfield

Moran Freed With Mother's Illness Prompting Release

Martin Moran, recently sentenced to Occoquan, was freed by Judge Mullowny to visit his dying mother. The mother had appealed in letters, fearing she would not survive. Moran was lectured prior to release with strong remarks from the judge about his character and future.

Martin Moran Occoquan Mullowny Moran

Clayton Returns to Push Antitrust Bills in Washington

Representative Clayton, chairman of the House judiciary committee, returned from Alabama to begin preparations for an antitrust program. He will confer with President Wilson soon on a comprehensive plan for trust legislation, to be a focus of the coming session. The judiciary committee will convene in early December.

Clayton House Committee On Judiciary Washington Alabama Wilson

Garrison Plans NYC Shore Inspection and Pier Proposal

Secretary Garrison will inspect the New Jersey shore with the New York harbor line board and army engineers. Next Wednesday he will present a plan to modify the pier headlines on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River from a point opposite West Twenty eighth street Manhattan to opposite West 13th street.

Garrison New Jersey New York Harbor Line Board Army Engineers Bartne Wea Uudson River West Twenty-elghth Street Manhattan West 13Th Street

McLanahan Buys 34 Acre Bradley Hills Tract

George X. McLanahan a local capitalist and attorney purchased 34 acres adjoining the Montgomery Country Club in Bradley Hillis. The deal valued about 950000 with the three story residence at 2688 Connecticut Avenue transferred to Real Estate Trust Company in part payment. McLanahan plans a country home on the site and the trust company negotiated the entire transaction.

George X. McLanahan New Montgomery Country Club Bradley Hillis McLanahan Connecticut Avenue

Saloon Rule Strictly Enforced Near Church and School

The excise board heard Hugh F. Harvey seek a transfer from 2006 to 193 Pennsylvania Ave NW, noting a 100 foot distance to a church. Attorney A E Shoemaker contested the site would also fall within a forbidden zone. Chair Joseph C Sheehy stated the law would be strictly followed.

Hugh F. Harvey Pennsylvania Avenue Harvey A. E. Shoemaker Joseph C. Sheehy Peard

His Daughter's Sin at Virginia Theater Tonight

City bulletins advertise Splendid Drama His Daughter's Sin at the Virginia Theater. Also listed are Eapers Pep Repairing at Factory Prices and fountain pen shop details. Train times show Through Sleeper to St Louis leaving Washington at 6:10 p.m., with connections to Cincinnati and Louisville. other departures at 3:15 p.m. and 11:16 p.m. to western cities.

Virginia Theater Eapers Peave Ches, & Chin Ry St. Louis Washington St. Ma Chicago Cincinnati Louisville

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