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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1913
Page
6
Grogan's offers economical dependable furniture with large lines at low prices. They guarantee reliability with a personal guaranty and replacement if any deficiency appears after actual use. Open accounts are welcome with terms tailored for thorough testing before payment.
The government argues that receivership does not excuse corporate tax payment in a Supreme Court fight. Frederick W Whitridge as receiver of the Third Avenue Railroad Company Adrian H Jolins and Douglas Robinson as receivers of the Metropolitan Street Railway Company New York et al Samuel J Graham assistant attorney general contends justice requires tax payment despite court control. The government lost at the circuit court of appeals.
Estates left to three women as wills of Capt. Silas Casey USN Mary E Shoemaker and William Lally are probated Sophie G Casey named executrix Lydia Shoemaker named executrix Annie Lally named executrix The three wills were filed yesterday and date back to 1898 1913
In the last fiscal year the board for the condemnation of insanitary buildings razed 315 structures and inspected 526, causing 926 people to be relocated to better quarters. The board is led by Capt Julian Schier, Dr William C Woodward, and Morris Hacker.
The article discusses parcel post insurance losses and calls for restoring fourth class matter to registry. Dockery asks $65,000 indemnity for insured packages this year citing increased losses from collect on delivery and insurance rules.
Newbro s Herpicide claims to eradicate the dandruff germ to halt hair loss and restore scalp health. It promises immediate soothing of itching, lustre to hair, and a pleasant odor, with sample bottles offered for 16 cents postage, and availability through department stores and special agents.
Frank E Elder resigns as attorney in the Office of the Attorney General effective October 15 to become general counsel for large corporate interests in the District of Columbia. He will resume general practice including before executive departments and has handled notable cases for the government and public printer. The Attorney General praised his work and wished him success.
District commissioners weighed a $14,000,000 capital plan split among charitable, correctional, and penal needs. Proposals include a municipal hospital at Fourteenth and Upshur, an inebriate hospital costing about 300,000 with 60,000 initial appropriation, and a District reformatory at Otocquan adjacent to the workhouse.
Funeral services were held yesterday at Rock Creek Church for Frances Drake Brimson wife of Walter H Brimson a retired railroad man who died in Atlantic City Sunday Interment followed at Rock Creek Cemetery The Rev J J Dimon of St Andrews Episcopal officiated Mrs Brimson survives husband and daughter Mrs Cleveland Hicks of Washington.
A Chicago lecturer at the Washington Foreign Mission Seminary in Takoma Park drew a startled audience with a demonstration of high frequency current. He reportedly channeled electricity into his body through his mouth, causing his body to glow and his fingers and hair to appear charged, in a remarkable if startling display.
Adele Beauvais of this city sues Emile Beauvais for maintenance in District Supreme Court alleging that after her sister Melie Hahn came from Paris to live with them the husband ignored her in business matters and collaborated with Melie, leading to a kidnapping of her child Marcel. Beauvais seeks custody and asserts affidavits attest her sobriety and character.
Twenty-five applicants for Board of Trade membership will be voted on by the membership committee in the board rooms today at 1 o'clock. With 35 elected to membership earlier and now to be approved, 40 remain to reach the number needed to entitle the committee to the dinner offered by President Droop. Annual reports on public health are due tomorrow night, and reports on charities and corrections are set for 4 o'clock Friday.
Dr. W A Warfield, surgeon in chief, reports to the Interior Secretary that Freedmen's Hospital needs new buildings, repairs, more staff, and higher pay. Proposed costs include 25000 for pathology and research facilities, 12000 to enclose grounds, 6000 for painting and repairs, and 5220 for salaries.
Enrollment shows 2500 pupils in evening classes split evenly between white and colored groups. Day enrollment brings district total to 53265. Night schools opened Monday and may rise as the term starts. Knights of Columbus elect Washington Assembly Fourth Degree officers led by faithful navigator Dr William E Paire. German Day fete planned by United German American Societies with services at Mount Vernon on Oct 20. United Spanish War Veterans announce staff appointments including Gustave F Rausch adjutant general Howard M Peter quartermaster general James E Mainard assistant adjutant general and editor.
A fragmented city update notes Nanico and Noal as new temperance beverage bidders and a prevailing favorite among grocers. The piece also mentions Washington Brewery Co as a possible supplier. It references a stirring today’s graphic presentation titled In the Sultan's Power at Va Theate.
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