Chief Shifts Howlett Change Is a Big Surprise
Detective Sergt. Robert Howlett, after nineteen years with the Metropolitan Police and seventeen at the detective headquarters, was transferred by Maj. Reymond W. Pullman from the detective service to the Tenth precinct effective immediately. The move, prompted by language used at roll call, surprised many, though Howlett is famed for bravery and efficient service including a notable siege of a Georgetown hideout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Howlett
Detective Headquarters
Metropolitan Police Department
Reymond W. Pullman
Detective Service
Tenth Police
Howlett
Clifford Grant
Detective Bureau
Tenth Precinct
Sylvester
Washington
Georgetown
Maryland
Sergt. Frits Passo
An & Plein
Blith Street
Friérda
Campaign to Bring Conventions to Washington Launches Fund
A joint finance committee of the Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants Association opened a drive to raise twenty thousand dollars to establish a fund for attracting conventions to Washington. Explanatory letters will be mailed to local merchants in a few days. The aim is to capture convention-related visitors and their spending for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade, Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants’ Association
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Births Reported From Local Families In News Brief
Harvey W Young and Maud H Young welcome a boy. Jesse Winsor and Annie Winsor announce a third child. Robert J Jr and Lila Taylor greet a boy. Glenn A Seamat and Laura Seamat have a boy. William and Belle Salzman born a boy. Herman and Florence Smith a boy. Larkin W Perry and Margaret Perry a boy. William H Labofish and Suse P Labofish a boy. Max Lorenz and Nellie Lorenz a boy. Dan Kingman and Dorothy Kingman a boy. Arthur A Piecera and Julia Piecera a boy. William Day and Mary Day a boy. Max De Matt and Marguerite De Matt a girl. Henry M Curtis and Eva M Curtis a girl. John Taturs and Naonie Taturs a girl. James Thomas and Alma Thomas a girl. Samuel McDaniel and Pauline McDaniel a girl. Philip Lewis and Rosa Lewis a boy. Anton Godfrey and Rosa Godfrey a girl. Wilbert Gant and Bernice Gant a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey W
Maud H. Young
Jesse
Annie Winsor
Robert J, Jr
Lila Taylor
Glenn A
Laura Seamat
William
Belle Salzman
Herman
Florence Smith
Larkin W
Margaret Perry
William H
Suse P. Labofish
Max
Nellie Lorenz
Dan
Dorothy Kingman
Arthur A
Julia Piecera
William and
Mary Day
Marguerite de Matt
Henry M
Eva M. Curtis
John
Naonie Taturs
James
Alma Thomas
Samuel
Pauline McDaniel
Philip
Rosa Lewis
Anton
Rosa Godfrey
Wilbert
Bernice Gant
Licensed to Marry in Dense List of Clergy Pairs
A long OCR fragment lists multiple marriage licenses and engagements noting clergymen with partners across Maryland Virginia and Washington areas. Names include Rev C F Edwards Rev J M Chambers Rev H Stevenson and many couples with ages and locations such as Frostburg Mount Savage Arlington Burke Swetnam Salvia and Richmond. The text appears as a ledger or notice of proposed unions with varied pairings and partial surnames.
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Flam M. Jefferies
Isabel Neltzey
C F. Edwards
Chester
Beil
Catherine MM. Berger
H.'Schroeder
William Anmiller
Frostburg
Alice B. Miller
Mount Savage
LM. Chambers Leo Angnat Maapen
Elizabeth Schaffstein
J. R. Roth
Hha
Louise Jacobs
H. T. Stevenson
Oh Southworth
Leora
Prits
Salvia
C. J. Penn
AB Anderson
Florence Morrison
H. B. Hosley
Gaien Green
Markc H. ‘Cravera
J. M. Chambers
Albert Freexenden
Mary J. Rice
Thessf
Minnie Agula
G. Silverstone
Death notices list many elderly patients and families
A list of deaths and ages appears with names such as Alred G. Mastos 70 Selina Craig 75 William M. Havey 78 and others. The fragmentary notices reference hospitals and addresses and include former military and civilian names, with limited legible details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alred G. Mastos
Selina Craig
William M. Havey
Washington
Stark
Government
Annie SF Gennor Cunningham
Arion Byrne
St. Marion Byrn Ears
Patrick Branton
United States Naval
Sumner Road
Charles H. Williams
Kinga Et. al
City Bulletins Blood Rolling Fight Against Odds at Virginia Theater
Blood Rolling presents Fight Against Odds at the Virginia Theater today with steamed oysters from Harvey's Famous Restaurant and flowers for Coming Out teas. Shaffer furnishes the finest at 900 14th NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Theater
Harvey
Shaffer
14Th
District Court News Summary of 1914 cases and probate
Night watchman Frank McCarren faces trial before Chief Justice Covington for alleged August 29 assault on Michael Moran with iron. District Court of Appeals rules damages cases cannot enjoin asset transfers before judgment. Mary Frances Johnson’s will leaves $1,000 real estate and $582 cash to Colesville relatives. Charles P. Newman’s estate goes to daughter Sadie Belle Newman. Ohio-sourced Campbell vs Campbell arbitration reversed in favor of James W. Campbell, $149.74 awarded. various attorneys named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCarren
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Court of Appeals
District Supreme Court
Harry Friedling
Louls Freedman
Friedling
Justice van Orddelswald
Court of Equity
Mary Franses Johnson
Celtis
Testatrix
Colesville
John W
Harriet Lancester
W. H. Richards
Charles
MM. Campbell
James W. Campbell
District Court of Appeals
Charles M. Campbell
Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
Dent
Court of Sores
John Coubball
Charles Srecelenett
B. H. Thoman
John Rillout
William Henry White
Weather and tide table for District of Columbia area
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau forecast for DC Maryland and Virginia through Tuesday and Wednesday. Fair, slightly cooler east of the Mississippi with storm warnings along the Atlantic coast. Snow in upper Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. colder trends, temperatures from midnight 48 to 44, sunshine about 2 hours. River bulletin notes Shenandoah and Potomac region pleasant with clear skies and no significant flooding.
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U. B
Ohio Valley
Minnissippi
Alantic
Obiqueer
Eant Gulf States
Atlantic
Delaware Breakwater
Eastport
Prohibition Half and Half Plan Discussed by Clergy
Rev John MacMurray told the Federation of Pastors at the Y M C A that half-and-half licensing blocks prohibition plans in the District. Rep representatives from citizens’ associations debated revenue impacts, with Macfarland noting potential tax shifts and federal aid concerns. Bunty Sunday reportedly pledged to join the committee, but no date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John MacMurray
Union MB. Church
Clarence Vincent
Dr. MacMurray
Mr. Macfarland
Macfarlang Inkind
Macfarland
Henry George, Jr
Bunty
Cr. Ee
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Saks
City of
Saka & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
C. A. Muddiman & CO
Frineto
N. W
J. Maury Dove Company
New York
Bacharvely
Hirsh’s Shoe
7Th St
Nereise
Harry Kaufman, Inc
Seventh St. N. W
Berkeley
Loxwood
Earl & Wilson Makers OF
Troy
Earl & Wilson
Woodward & Lothrop
Tilt
G Sta, N
Park & Titford’s
Hayler's
City Bulletins
District Court News
Charles P. Newman
Sadie Belle Newman
Asheville
N.C
Baltimore
Bismarck
N. D
D. Buffalo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cheyenne
Wyo
Denver
Cole
Davenport
Iowa
Dew Molbes
Detroit
Ich
Gatton
Tex
Jéter Lot
Indi
Jack
Kanana City
Rock
Ark
Caleb Marquese
North Platte
Nebr
Omaha
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Rtlind
Portland
Salt Lake City
St. Nis
San Francisco
Cal
St. Paul
Mier
Springfield
Vicksburo
Mine
A. Teve
Atyei
D. J. Kaufman Cincerperntad
D. C
Victor
Victrola Electric
F Street
Victor Records
Elk Grove
Golden & Co
la. Ave
M. Stein & Co. Quality Tailors
F Streets
H. Abramson
Abramson
7Th and L Sts
Reflex Light
Washington Gas Light Company
Tenth Street N. W
Ee von Judd & Detweiler, Inc
Oldsmobile
Waverley Electric
Pollock Car. Corporation
Union Garage
N. W. Co
Walter Hoover
Muaasger
Amy
Maiin
THE
Cook & Stoddard Co
Ilcox Tru
Maxwell
F. OQ. B
B. Leary, Jr
14Th St. N. W
Emerson & HE Street
Eme
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