This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
8
This notice emphasizes enduring value over passing bargains. It highlights regular established grades with generous variety and facilities surrounding the service. Targeted at both extreme and conservative buyers, it promises quality and effectiveness at an unmatched price level.
President Charles Thaddeus Terry of New York City opened the twenty fourth annual conference on uniform state laws at the New Willard Hotel urging uniform laws across states. He stressed simple clear laws and dual sovereignty, without centralizing government, and called for standard forms for real estate conveyances and other uniform acts. Frederick T. Siddons welcomed delegates as discussions began on the uniform incorporation act and workers compensation law.
A conference at Adam Israel synagogue basement laid plans for a mass meeting of all Hebrew societies in Washington at Migzhth Street Temple on an October evening to raise funds for Jewish families in war-torn nations. A 15 member committee will oversee collections, which will be sent to the B'nai B'rith in New York for distribution to England France Germany and Russia.
Beginning Sunday at 2 o’clock the Hebrew Flame for the Aged opens for public inspection over three days with a bazaar adjoining. Noted speakers include Simon Wolf Dr Abram Simon Rabbi G Silverstone and Rabbi Grossman. David Paulson of Baltimore grand secretary of Brith Sholom attends with Washington singers Leibson Yaffa Tash and a large chorus. Organizers include Bernard Danzansky secretary M Laeinson Hi Cohen Lo Weise enders M Skorman B Sloffenberg P Berman and M Mostow. Bazaar run by Ladies Auxiliary Society. committee members Ida Weissenberg Sheer Yudelvit Danzanky Klapach Lichtenberg Reirkeut.
Dr Eduardo T Soter the new Dominican Minister presented credentials to President Wilson yesterday. Brief remarks focused on improving Dominican Republic United States relations and on improving conditions in the Dominican Republic.
The West Sunday's Post promotes a daring story titled Pieces of the Game as a major feature for October 18. Also advertised are orders for the paper and a city bulletin span mentioning music sheets and violins. Nearby notes reference Hobinson and laundry services at 1308 St. NW and Conger's Laundry. A vaudeville show is listed at the Cosmos Theater.
At a meeting of the building commission the Red Cross Memorial Line project went to Boyle Robertson Construction Company of the city for 351 359 dollars. Vermont white marble was chosen for the stone after committee dissensions. The site lies between 1st and Connecticut and 17th and 18th streets northwest. Work is expected to start early next month. The Red Cross has raised 46 000 dollars and Congress has appropriated a similar amount. Part funds the site purchase, remainder the building.
Washington Red Cross headquarters reports about 400000 acknowledged since war began. Individual gifts reach up to 10000 with no overhead charges, funds directed to European relief while endowment covers upkeep. Officials stress gratitude for every contribution, small or large.
The body of Miss Augusta Pratt who died Tuesday at Garfield Hospital was sent to Catlett Virginia for interment. Final services will be held there today. Pratt who was born in Mapleton Minnesota in 184 and worked for the Treasury Department since 1888 is survived by a brother Dr A L Pratt.
A scanned notice lists numerous marriage licenses granted to pairs in Virginia Maryland and nearby states. Names include Henry Waed and Annatt Chewning. Robert Catlett and Salis Dorrets. Olive Uranch and Aubrey Colton Williams. Joseph Ashbrooke and Tingee Whitford. Rosa Brenner and Thomas Joyce. and others with ages and hometowns such as Charlottesville Richmond and Baltimore. The roll cites reverends and judges issuing certificates across communities.
A partial death notice item lists several individuals with ages and last addresses including Talian J Ware Kv xe Taila J Buell 46 Amelia Pauger Mo 40 22 a1 nw Eonest Lo Patis 29 Laston L Laracy months 464 Moat aw Witlana White Wo years 14a Blas ave nw Chester Simmons 2 Freedmen's Hospital Smith Jett 51 20 Winst nw Joan T Luckett Allis 2d wife Francas Hawking months Freadmin's Hospt Winnefred Christmas 14 days Plarce at nw.
Walter D and M Maud Waugh welcome a girl. Charles Hoane and Katie Winkleman report a baby girl Tromlaicant. Marc Fanteire and Hattie Sumner announce a son. Frank and Christins ram greet a girl. George F and Elsie Sihenger have a child. Katherine Yo Robinson born to Devat Fao. Lkirant W and Emma M Hoberteon announce a boy. Thomas SN and Mary J trme welcome a boy. Lontas and Lettie ytenberg have a girl. Merryman and Blanche Townes welcome a girl. George and Louise Uatimer report a girl. Ralph DeShialis and Wargurite Guigser announce a birth. Marandon MJ and Mare F Feeser greet a boy. George BE and Emma Foster have a girl. Minne and sar report a birth. Benjamin ber Himo Ro and Noble Packer welcome a girl. Frank B and Lula Mo Blackburn announce a girl. Joel and Visia Rest report a girl. Raymond N and Ruth M Ashman welcome a girl. James and Louisa Whiting report a birth. William M and Mary Terrell have a boy. Noble and Mary M Toye announce a girl.
The Munsey Trust Company finishes its November plan to straighten the United States Trust Company affairs. All six branches are closed or transferred, deposits moved, and the main office on Fifteenth Street becomes permanent. Residual assets will be returned to stockholders as plans with the Treasury and US Trust Board are finalized.
Heavy receipts from northern states push apple prices down at Washington produce market. New York and New England growers ship large quantities abroad and to the South, creating ample supply. Lettuce cucumbers and grapes are also plentiful. Livestock trading is dull with prices lower, and a veteran dealer warns prices could rise later if inactivity continues.
William F. Gude, president of the Chamber of Commerce, appointed a ten member committee to address the District suffrage question. Albert Schullois chairs. other members include Chapin Hrown A J Sinclair Em C Graham Tt N Harper James IF Oyster Theodore W Noyes Joseph FE Weller Ross P Andrews. Charles W Clagett named chairman to study District assessments and report next chamber meeting. Other appointees include Chapin Brown George Y Worthington EL Weaver William Shannon B F Saul and Henry Oftferdinger.
Captain Bertholf of the United States Revenue Cutter Service left Washington on Tuesday night seeking his wife and daughter believed marooned in Germany. He arranged to meet them in Copenhagen, Denmark, and may travel into Germany if needed.
The will dated May 4, 1912 for John F. Crittenden was filed for probate. It leaves the estate to his wife Mrs. F J Crittenden for life if she remains single, then to their children Louise Alene Margaret and Jack Crittenden upon her death or remarriage. Mrs. Crittenden named executrix. The testator died July 18.
Mrs Amelia Pfluger 8 year old resident of Washington died yesterday at 134% Twenty second street northwest Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at her late residence Rev Herman C Fultz of St Johns German Tauberan Church will conduct the rites Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery She was born in Germany and came to Washington at age 20 Survived by son Charles Phuger and two daughters Mrs Charles Green and Mrs James Treadway all of this city
An illustrated lecture for the Russian relief fund will be given Thursday afternoon at the Washington Club. Mme Valdimir de Neisser, wife of the former secretary of the Russian embassy, will speak. Mme George Bakhmeteff will attend, supporting the relief effort led by Mine Rakmeteff in the campaign.
A Washington physicians committee met to arrange events for the Medical Society of Virginia annual convention in October. Plans include an informal supper on October 3, a hall event on October 27, a Dr William Gary Morgan luncheon at 1 30 p m October 28, a view of the Panama Pacific Exposition public health exhibit, and trips to Walter Reed Army Hospital and Fort Myer.
The Columbia Isebating Society of George Washington University elected Bryan Morehouse of Iowa president Stephen J. Dasha as vice president T W Rhoades as secretary W R K Hastings as treasurer EK F Haycraft as press representative and MM M Marcug as critic The society holds debates Friday evenings in the north hall of the new Masonie Temple.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.