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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1914

Page

6

Wharves Improvement Plan Nearing Abandonment

Washington channel wharf reconstruction costs are projected around 1.6 million dollars with a cutback to about six hundred thousand. The district oversight over 25 government owned piers notes private leases, and plans include new bridge work over Rock Creek with Virginia Avenue route changes for Capital Traction.

Washington Channel Rock Creek Georgetown Lines Ag Capital Traction Company

Four children to receive twenty five thousand each

The probate court records detail bequests of twenty five thousand dollars to the four children of John Scully from his will dated February 4 1914 with the distribution optional by its wife Mrs Moiry Scully. Residue to Mrs Scully for life, then to heirs. executors named Mary Power and Edgar Sherrill with various life interests and property contingencies.

John 3 Scully Thissterday Moiry Eo Scully Scully Mary of Power John T Power Edgar B Sherri Martha J Sherrill Teerver North Carolina Maude J Sherrill Charles T Bishop Mac T Stanley Holland Mary Lof Josephine Thwitt Wif Bermis Agnes Fo Orkinsexs Uteber Edward Wokinse Execut

Reserve Bank Directors Named for Federal Reserve Banks

The Federal Reserve board announced the class directors for the Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago and Kansas City. Chicago directors include Bosworth and McKinler with agents and chairs from Des Moines. Kansas City directors include Joe4 Mitler and Ramsey with varying roles at the federal reserve.

Federal Board Chicago Kansas City Federal Reserv Board Federal Toserve Kangis Bosworth Chicago Feeral Reserve McKinler Columbia City Ind Bedera Reserve Agen Edward Veredth Des Mouines Kansas Federal Reserve H. Maton Deiver

Births Reported in Local Community Ledger

The notice records births including names such as Mara Hlad, George Woan, and Charles Hoail, with multiple entries indicating infant names and parental connections. Included are several unclear fragments and partial names, reflecting a dense parish or community registry style page.

Deaths Reported In Local Infirmary Infirmary March Entry

Fragmentary obituary note lists several individuals with place names such as InsERament Hospital and Enganes Blab Sou. Mentions dates around March and ages mid to late sixties, referencing deaths and local hospital records. The legibility is poor, yielding limited clear biographical facts.

Mrs Susie F Camp Dead In Chevy Chase

Mrs Susie Fillmere Camp daughter of the late Cudige MoeBillmore of Washington and grandniece of Millard Wille more thirteenth President died Tuesday evening at her benefit in Chevy Chase after a three month illness Funeral services set for 2 39 o clock tomorrow afternoon at All Saints Church Chevy Chase Interment Rock Creek Cemetery She was born in Washington in 1813 and married Guy Weae She was active in religious and social affairs and a member of Saints Church Mostar leaves husband a daughter Vaite Toute Camp and two sons Guy Woolair and Millard Witmore Camp Also Edward Willmore and a sister Mrs R J Doltkeet of Suffolk

Ars Susie Fillmere Camp Cudige MoeBillmore Washneton Millard Willemore United States Ques Street Chevy Chase All Saints Rock Creek Cemetery Mrs Camp Washington Fay Guy Weae Gh Saints Church Mostar Guy Woolair Millard Witmore Edward Willmore Meashington R J Do Suffolk

Election costs and franchise debate raise budgetary concerns

A local address to the Columbia Heights Citizens Association discusses election costs and franchise issues. The report notes awards and bids, with Hopkins overseeing, and mentions a lighting project budget item for Fourteenth Street from North Avenue to Spring Street as part of a district committee update.

Campbell Columbia Heights Assocaton Reides Washington Lsu Mit Vuphele Michael Columbus Heights Bedwad Los Avant Street Merree Street Por Hopkins Columbia

J T Thompson Loses Home In Fire

A house belonging to FT Thompson on Nha NEsti Mad burned Tuesday afternoon in a blaze that destroyed the building and its contents. Mrs Thompson entered the burning structure to save belongings and was partially overcome. The frame residence, insured, was about seven thousand dollars in value and threatened neighboring homes before a bucket brigade held the flames. Mr Thompson, a Washington businessman, is well known locally.

FT Thompson Nha Nesti Thompson Menacins J Hite Milico Millares Robey Dro Sonechar ROT New Om Woeshington

Grotto Glee Club Parade at Philadelphia Temple

The Grotto Glee Club paraded Wednesday night from Seventh Street to the Masonic Temple on Pennsylvania Avenue. They were greeted by the Columbia Royal Arch Chapter and hosted at a reception after a program of songs and speeches. The event is part of annual merrymaking with prior entertainment noted.

Richmond Amvent Wiltip Billy Grotto Ralee Club Kallipolis Grotto Seventh Street Pennsylvania Avenue Masonic Temple Columbia Royal Arch Ford Royal Arch

Interalumni Counc Plans Alumni Meetings at Washington High

A report describes the Interalumni Council planning joint gatherings of Washington High and Normal School alumni associations. The effort, organized after recent conferences, aims to form a coordinating body before the current school year ends. Attendees at Central High School heard notes from Normal School and Western Fish High School representatives.

Interalumni Counc He Washington High Norial School Kanklin Buthitung Tobi Alun Alun Tes Aes Central Hugh School Ormond Wilk Normal School Western Fish Busness High School MoKinsey Mantual Training High Noor

Robberies and accidents reported across Washington area

Police notes describe robberies targeting railway tool houses and residents on various streets with items valued at hundreds of dollars. A man driving a team on Pennsylvania Avenue caused injuries, while others faced gunshot wounds, accidental discharges, or fires damaging homes and furnishings. NE and Anacostia incidents are noted with multiple suspects and victims.

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Schools Save In Fuel With District Heating Upgrades

Municipal Architect Snowden Ashford reports two key trends in the districts schools. Fuel costs have fallen due to heating plant improvements and ventilation engineer oversight, while labor and materials costs rise. Three-year savings include the M Street central plant at 8605 dollars annually, Dent School 45232, and Reno School 29130 on hard coal basis.

Snowden Ashford Ashford M Street Dent Reno

Amusement and Ads at Casino Theater Tonight

City bulletins list merchandise prices and items from Encon to potatoes and bread. The Dog Thaler show and amateur acts headline Casino Theater tonight with Shaffer's estimate and Vibes Flowers promoting fall weddings.

Thaler Casino Theater Conger Shaffer

Y W C A Classes Open with 500 Expected

An informal opening meeting marked the new educational year at the YWCA building on 961 Street Northwest. Registration has begun as officers expect at least 500 young women to join. Anna G Seesholtz outlined courses including millinery dressmaking languages stenography and religious and mission study classes starting January via the South American Club. The association will run an employment bureau and boarding house for students. Elizabeth V Brown of Washington Public Schools spoke on vocational training value.

Y W C Anna G Seesholtz WCA Elizabeth V Brown Washington Public Schools

Homeopathists Meet Discuss Hydro Electric Treatment

The Washington Homeopathic Medical Society met Tuesday at the Bellevue Hotel. After delegate reports from the Atlantic City American Institute of Homeopathy conference read by Ir J B G Custis, Dr Cora Smith King spoke on Hydro electric Treatment of the Colon in Chronic Cases. The society plans to attend the Southern Homeopathic Society convention in Baltimore the week of November 9.

Washington Homeopathic Medical Socety Bellevue Hotel Atlantic City American Institute of Homeopathy Ir J B G Custis Cora Smith King Southern Homeopathic Society Baltimore

Soldiers Home Band Concert Highlights Classical Selections

Soldiers Home hosts a 3:30 PM band concert directed by March The Rifle Regiment Sousa Overture Poet and Peasant Suppe ballet music from Faus Gounod Waltz from the corps de Ballet Hejen and Trojan maidens Nubian entry Cleopatra Sola dance of Cleopatra Robert the Bessi Meyerbeer Chanticleer Alford Waltz suite children of Spring Finsie Halcyon Club The Star Spooged Banner Watdeeuten Arnold.

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