Influenza declines but Alexandria suffers daily deaths
News from the Washington Post Bureau at 793 King Street reports influenza causing several deaths each day in Alexandria. Public health officials say cases are high, with Camp Humphreys and undertakers overwhelmed. White families seek hospital care as doctors and nurses struggle to cope with rising fatalities.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
United Sates Public Health Service
Beihsat Camp
Humphreys
Elizaveth Trollinger
Prpl
Peter Joullingger
Doellindo
Ruffalo
N. V
Dale Street
Quann
Died Alley Tees to Deter Memorial Notice
Obituary fragment listing names and relations, with scattered dates and locations, including references to Bryan, Carusi, Carden, Hudson, and Kerridge. The OCR text shows funeral notices, family connections, and timing hints, but many words are garbled. Read as a public death notice page item with multiple individuals.
Local Deaths and Liberty Loan Drive Update
A list of local deaths includes nis Quann age 17 at 1203 Duke Street Grace Ford age 7 of Patrick and Orinoco streets and John H Greenwood age 3 son of Blanchard Greenwood. Mrs Myers wife of Maj Clarence Myers died at J J H Mason residence near Aco tink Virginia. body to Chester Pennsylvania. A 150 member committee was chosen to canvass on Sunday for the fourth liberty loan and to meet the general bond sale committee at Alexandria Chamber of Commerce tonight. An appeal at Camp Humphreys seeks old magazines and novels for convalescent soldiers, gifts to be left at 511 Meron Street tomorrow morning. funeral agenda for Atkinson Councell of Airs outlines services at Hey M Gibson Church. Mrs Counsell widow of William H Counsell noted for charitable deeds. Special to The Washington Test. Cumberland, Md Oct 14 Private Harry Milton Sullivan age 30 died this morning at Stravase New York where he was with the army recruiting station. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Ort MresT McGraike, and others. funeral arrangements tentatively set for Washington.
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Nis Quann
Duke Street
Grace Ford
Patrick
Orinoco
John H. Greenwood
Blanchard Greenwood
Mrs. Myers
Maj
Clarence (. Myers
J. J. H. Mason
Acotink
Chester
Alexandria Chamber Or Commerce
Camp
Humphreys
Mer
Washington Post
Med
Atkinson Councell
William HH. Councell
Easton Gazette
Hey. M. Gibson, Vt Vy Methodist Protestant Church
Counsell
Washington
Cumbertind
Mil
Harry Milton Sullivan
Stravase
WN. Y
Ates
Mfr
Anni Saullivan
Movida
Treland
Woernneday
William Uf. Ningunl
Prikabevel
J Hoo Trelaint
Calvert County
Kernan Wellnesday
Setuber
Matilda Phan Eral
Humphire
William
Sephia
Mary Lewless
Haute
Pridiy
Ofiber
Geteber
Schafer
UNIS
IMA
Ae Heorge Schafer
Hendietta
Crome
Natice
Schweinhaut
Mount Rainier
Avage HL
Beshand
Winifield
Bop
Wenare
Schutt
Hampton Roads
Wrederick
W Sen
Wallis Act
Hein Cogayell Sebutt
Cheresdale
Arlington
Getuter
Semmes
Syn
Eastman
Lansdowne
AY Muipron CA C
JC C
SWAIN
Trovidente Hospital
Taterment
Prospect Hil
Webster
Trowiay
Qi E Street
Evelyn Alice
Daugh
Terbert
Nate Webster
Ninth Street
Joselel Rower
Emme Mo White Fee Axmant
Fridaa
Congressiona
Frici
Cumberland
Nial Franklin Twigek
U. S Army
William F. Twigg
Fort Inglethorpe
Gia
Johns Hopkins
England
Birmingham
John A. Findlay
Van Horn Seeks Separate Maintenance in Desertion Suit
Clara Van Horn sues her husband for separate maintenance alleging frequent desertions. Kira Van Horn joins as plaintiff, citing nonpayment of support and a monthly income of 4920. The case references Ashton and January 8 as dates, with no adult daughter mentioned.
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Clara van Horn
Kira van Horn
Ashton
Obituary notices from a Washington area paper 1918
An assortment of death notices and funeral announcements for residents of Calvert County and Washington area, detailing names such as Matilda Lawless, James McMahon, Katherine McMahon, Mary Lewless, and others. The items list dates, homes, and burial locations, with funeral arrangements and cemetery details.
Virginia Obituary Fragments From Charlottesville Area
Obituary notes from Charlottesville and surrounding areas report multiple deaths and survivors. Albert Md want Walther, a longtime New York dailies figure, dies at his father-in-law’s home. siblings and spouses listed. Milney Spear, 60, dies of pneumonia after influenza, survived by wife. Opal Bragg, 24, dies of pneumonia after Spanish flu, to be buried in Millville. Supt H M McManaway’s brother dies of pneumonia at Columbus barracks. Mrs Sue Wheeler of Hookenburg dies at Mary Washington Hospital, six children survive. Edward Lightfoot, navy, 21, dies of pneumonia in Norfolk, sister ill there. Haislip family losses noted in Spotsylvania. Venietta Baker, 42, dies after illness, survived by husband and child. Meade, 31, dies this week. Beaton family mentioned. Perry Dunn, 21, son of George Dunn, dies at Camp Humphreys. Public schools in Melba county discontinue regular work due to influenza with preventive instruction planned.
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Charlottesville
Albert Mdwant Walther
New York City
Robert I Valentine
Maryland
West Virginia
Tie
New York
Opal Mar Brags
Millvanna
Robert L. Bragg
H. M. McManaway
Judson McManaway
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
University of Virginia Redericksburg
Sue Wh
BL Wheeler
Hookenburg
Spotsylvania County
Mary Washington Hospital
Hushanele
Edward T Lightfeet
United States Navy
Johny Lightfoot
Madison County
Norfolk
Locust
Burg
Fton
Harry M. Baker
Red Dominion
San
Ernest Virginia
Yet
Lomerly
Travrier M. Sbiehls
Ster
Gordonsville
John H. Jeune
R. Jaumus
Gordonville
Richmond
Chesterfield County
Aashwood
Ashwood
Rest
Get Rid of That Persistent Cough
Advertises EMA ALTER as a remedy to stop coughs with an age warning and health claims. Claims twenty years of successful use and urges purchase at druggists or from Ceman Laboratory Philadelphia with $1.50 bottles.
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Ceman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Yankee Soldier Returns From Grueling Fight With No Flinching
A Yankee soldier pictured being helped to the run lines after a fierce engagement, suffering many wounds yet never wavering. The scene captures endurance and resolve amid heavy combat.
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Phe Xceon pRaylig
Second American Division Seizes St Etienne Front Salient
The Second American division broke through to take St. Etienne and seize positions guiding toward the town creating a salient in the German line. It comprises Marines Fifth and Sixth regiments, Ninth and Twenty third Infantry, and Fifteenth Sixteenth and Nineteenth artillery regiments. Noted leaders include Brigadier Generals John E LeJeune A W Catlin and Colonel Hiram J Bearss.
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Champagne
St. Etienne
United States
John E. LeJeune
A. W. Catlin
Hiram J. Bearss
Grain and Live Stock Prices in Baltimore Market Report
Baltimore market notes Oct. 19 show butter creamery prices across regions, dairy and grain items listed with varying firsts and extras. Poultry values for live birds, ducks, and roosters noted. corn and oats prices appear with No. 2 yellow corn near 1.46 to 1.47 per bushel. cotton middling futures cited for New York, Norfolk, and Savannah.
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Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Maryland
Ohio
West Virginia
Southern
North Carolina
Live Stock Markets Chicago Oct 10 Hog Cattle Sheep
Chicago live stock prices for October 10 show hogs at 16.10 to 18.60 for various grades, cattle ranges from 7.25 to 29.50 for beef and veal, and stockers up to 13.50. Sheep and lambs list at several price bands with entries for choice prime and culls, reflecting mixed demand and weight classes.
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Chicago
Cardinal Abandons Fete In Influenza Health Crisis
Baltimore reports Cardinal Gibbons cancels his golden jubilee celebrations due to the influenza epidemic. He also orders the suspension of Sunday high mass and all evening services and forbids public funerals in the archdiocese. France plans to send clergymen to attend the October 20 anniversary observance.
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Baltimore
Gibbons
United States
France
England
Canada
Mexico
Paris
Monsignor
Baudrillart
Julien
Arras
Guilmant
Capt. Dutoit
Catholic University At
Lille
Cumberland Needs Doctors Mayor Appeals to State Board
Local physicians are exhausted prompting Cumberland Mayor Thomas W. Koon to appeal to the State Board of Health for sending physicians. A zoning plan to coordinate doctor work is considered as an alternative. Ten deaths this week include Wm. J. Sell, 34, a Cumberland police night desk sergeant, survived by wife and four children, along with several other local deaths. Frostburg reports only one pneumonia death, with the epidemic less severe there.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Thomas W. Koon
State Board of Health
Wm. J. Sell
Joseph A. Reitmeier
Misa Mary Noone
Patrick W. Burke
Andrew Y. Wilson
Wm. N. Connee
Brakeman
Blaine
W. Va
Anna K. Smith
Swanson
Edward J. Lavin
Mary Lavin
John Frederick Brinkman
F. W. Brinkman
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Robt
Hite
Leospicer
J. N. Spicer
Oldtown Road
Frostburg
Former State Senator Henson Named to Congress in Second District
Baltimore Oct 10 former State Senator Carville D Henson of Baltimore county was nominated for Congress in Maryland's Second district by the Democratic State central committee. He fills the Talbott vacancy for Talbott's unexpired term beginning March 4 1919. United States Senator John Walter Smith chosen as Maryland's member of the Democratic national committee, a position once held by Talbott. Rockville Oct 16 the Rev J W Duffey married Ruth V Tucker of Edgewater Md and Nelson J Smith of Gallow Atul. other weddings included Miss Mattie B H Shaffer and Yillant Joseph Boone of Washington. A license issued for Miss Olive Eloise Cugle of Chevy Chase and Henry M M Weiler of Atlantic City N J.
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Baltimore
Carville D. Henson
Baltimore County
Congress
Democratic State Central Committee
Ite
Talbott
Talbotts
United
John Walter Smith
Maryland
Democratic National Committee
Washington Post
Rockville
J. W. Duffey
M Ruth V. Tucker
Edgewater
Nelson J. Smith
Gallow Atul
Mattie BH. Shaffer
Yillant Joseph Boonc
Washington
Olive Eloise Cugle
Chevy Chase
Henry MM. Weiler
Atlanticity
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Syracuse
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Fidelling Lines
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Perry Dunn
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George Dunn
Camp Humphreys
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Comet and Courteous Service
R. K. Ferguson
Lome
Auquestio
London
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Georgia
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Sprejal
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Shepherdstown
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George W. Blilmyer
Marie R. Young
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S. Cramer Young, Jr
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Spears
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Lonaconing
Wm. M. Spears
Richard R. T. Spears
Portia C. Richardson
Ht. S. Richardson
Piedmont
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