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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1914

Page

8

Parcel Post Tips to Reduce Christmas Breakage

The Department plans a pamphlet with data on parcel post during Christmas to cut the breakage rate from nine tenths of one percent. Advice covers careful wrapping of eggs and fragile items, correct labeling, insulation with materials like tissue and cotton, and insured value declarations to avoid overstatement. Local offices urge proper packing and authenticity of stamps to ease workload.

Beng Strong Yuletide Reed

Four Pharmacists Licensed in City District

Four members of a class in Missouri who passed the quarterly examination of the Board of Pharmacy are entitled to licenses in Patton's Pharmacy in Pie District, according to an announcement issued by the Board Secretary. They are Jain, Teeore Biggs, Walter Joseph Anica Donohoe, Harold Levy, Quivers, and Win Agustin Skenner. The next exam session will be held January 8 and 14, 1915.

Board of Pharmacy of the Distrut Ovtaber S Prarth's Pie Listriet Jain Teesore Biggs Walter Joseph Anica Donohoe Harold Levys Quivers Agustin Skenner Esac Tanwars Amd

Seizure of the Rio Pasig by British cruisers

Details from Wednesday report the American steamship Rio Pasig seized by British cruisers and detained as a prize in Hong Kong. The ship, owned by a Manila Philippine firm and flying the Philippine flag, was accused of aiding German cruisers by supplying coal and other provisions in the China Sea and eastern waters. No official complaint has been lodged locally. owners intend to pursue the matter in British prize court at Hong Kong.

Hongkong China Sea Manila Philiippine Phiippine

Metropolitan Police Report Details Crime and Traffic Trends

The annual metropolitan police report shows 37,241 total arrests, with 12 murders this year versus 22 last year. Traffic casualties decline with fewer street railway accidents. total casualties near 32, and four fewer fatalities. Proposals include motorized policing on bicycles, consolidated services, speed limits, and a $1200 salary after five years’ service.

Metropolitan Police Department Bleyetes Alan Atetty Wey

School Bank for Pupils Hits 100 Depositors

One hundred students at Business High School now use a private school bank paying 3 percent interest on deposits. Established as a Christmas fund, it operates under an advisory board and instructors as inspectors. Deposits total about $4,000 this year, the largest in its three-year history.

Business High School Allan Davis Charles Hart Hester Ko McNelley Law Wart Rienizer A. O. Jackson Vic H. Louise Clark Teller Wester Carter Manuel Mensh S. E. Moers R. P. Rocca R. F. Joyce William Allard Wendell Booth Maurice Saks Stewart Patterson Irving Quesade William Collins R. Crawford Richard Nicholson Wearyns Ethel Braquuler Samuel McKinney Warr Bieber James Noonan Philly Padgett Henry Tucker B.C. Johnson William F A. Herrman James Dyer William J. Russell Walter F. Flynn Calvert Buck Dwight Terry Howard Carrel John Buckles Business High School Alumni Association Hart Flatt

Police News Notes Reported Robberies and Crashes

Police notes recount a series of robberies and traffic incidents. Items stolen include tools from Douglas G. Moxley at 218 Fifth Street NE and jewelry and clothing from Mary Lee at 331 Miller Street NE, with losses extending to a gold hunting case watch and a surgical instrument from Noel Home. Road accidents involve wagons owned by Charles Stevenson and G G Cornwell at Eighteenth Street and PA Avenue NW, plus collisions involving autos at Executive Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue NW and a bicycle accident at Ninth and I Streets NW. A suspicious white male, 25 or 30, is sought for scams involving apartment rentals and rent overpayment. Seven-year-old Patrick Reilly was knocked down by a bicycle rider near Ninth and I Streets NW and treated at Emergency Hospital. A fire at 1426 Sixteenth Street NW caused minor damage.

Douglas G. Moxley Fifth Street Mary Lee Miller Street A. Mon A. A. Moses Rock Creek Ford S Page Fred Sidney Langford Pennsylvania Avenue Noel Home Rosedale William B. MaHen Qinney Street Patrick Reilly Kighth Street Ninth Leonard Reed New York Avenue Reiily

City Bulletins and Local Deals Tonight at Casino Theatre

Coffee 20¢ and groceries listed amid city bulletins. Amateur Night Casino Theater features acts including The Electrical Venus and other Casino performers. Nearby businesses advertise rugs, laundry services, and restaurant items while promoting tonight’s events.

Ardre Shaffer F. F. Vv Conger’s

War notes from Lyons girl reveals wartime fear and aid

Frances Van Dyne, daughter of the U S consul at Lyons, writes of shock at war arrival, soldiers marching, and hundreds of wounded returned daily. Red Cross flags adorn schools and hotels as nurses and townsfolk aid the injured.

U. S Lyons Europe Frances van Dyne United States France van Dyne Washington Centralt High School Red Cross Panglona Uttle Sho

D C Budget Estimates Shrink to Three Year Low

District of Columbia budget officials finalized the next fiscal year estimates at about 13.6 million dollars, the smallest in three years, reflecting administration wishes to curb spending amid unsettled European war conditions. The figures slip nearly one million below last year’s level and are to be submitted to Congress in December for final approval.

Secretary of the Treasury Congress Congresa

Standardize Bread Loaves and Expand Trolley Freight in City

Weights and Measures Chief John H. Sherman urges a city law to standardize bread loaves, a municipal market news service, trolley freight linking markets within fifty miles, and a new weatherproof municipal fish market building. The annual report also calls for a larger division staff as wholesale and retail trade rise.

John H. Sherman Misirtet Lmb

Flour Rates to Stand in Virginia Complaint Dismissed

The Interstate Commerce Commission refused to recognize a Virginia flour milling complaint against freight rates from Virginia to the Carolina territory. Forty four mills sought removal or reduction of the wheat flour rate differential and fixed carload or less than carload rates, but the IC C dismissed the petition yesterday.

Interstate Commerce Commission Virginia Carolina

Band Concert at Soldiers' Home Today

At the United States Soldiers' Home a band concert is scheduled for today starting at 3 39 ym led by director John M. Zimmermann. Program includes The Picador Overture Laura Mendelssohn Nevin selections Attila Verdi Excerpts from Naughty Marietta and The Star Spangled Banner.

United States John M. Zimmermann Dalrertor Attliz * Z Verdi Seat Carroll Herbert “Richeleu

Insurance Men Feast and Fitzgerald Council Election

Twenty representatives of the Home Beneficial Insurance Company of Richmond and northern Virginia dined at the Hotel Ramell in Alexandria. Fitzgerald Council No. 450 Knights of Columbus elected officers led by Charles T. Hellmuth as grand knight.

Charles T. Hellmuth Fitzgerald Council ER. C Moose Bazaax Alexandria- Washington Washington Post Sureau King Street Alexandria Home Beneficial Insurance Company Richmond Miscity Virginia T. M. Wargrave C. A. Wright Washington, D J. H. Harris R. J. Yates Alexandra County Maj. Allen Mr. Hargrave J. H. Partlow Robert Hough J. ¢*. Wilkerson Warrenton T. H. Gardiner Culpeper B. F. Purdham Winchester Knights of Columbus Greene Charles Corgan James Callan F. T. Quinn TL. F. Kelly A. A. Lucas A. A. Lucan, Sr John Harrington John Bayne Eugene Gorman

Deaths Reported in Local Notices

Deaths reported include Harold J. Henry aged 9 at 1102, Charles H. Pearson 71 at hospital, Margaret Murphy 67 at 152 25th St NW, Catherine Thomas 35 at Sibley Hospital, Max Schlaeffer 43 at Washington Asylum Hospital, Martha N. Thorn 65 at 1006 Sth St NW, Carrie Mo Niedfeldt 30 at 456 Q at Ow, Fitza Brown 64 at 1713 9th Slonw, Frank E. Farrington 20 at 148 Fist NE Ave SW, and sidier s Home residents.

Harold J. Henry Charles H. Pearson Margaret Murphy 25Th St. Nw Catherine Thomas Sibley Hospital Max Schlaeffer Washington Asylum Martha N. Thorn Sth Carrie Mo Niedfeldt Fitza Brown Frank E. Farrington Fist. Ne. Ave Sidiers

Births Reported In Local Notices

Claes E Woodson and Helen T Woodson welcomed a girl. Charles 4 and Josephine E Thomas added a girl. Thomas 1 and Dora Trondla named a boy. Robert and Maude Trainor announced a girl. Alles M and Helen B Scheekel welcomed a girl. Angelo Scarpulla and Giuseppina Scarpulla reported a boy. Addison Wo and Alice Lo Smith had a boy. Harry J and Annie G Paul welcomed a girl. Artur V and Eva Hoffman welcomed a girl. Cecil Fo and Norma V Howidershell announced a boy. John L and Frankie Ferguson named a boy. William Woodson and Grace L Bieber welcomed a boy. James W and Ella Yates announced a boy. Joseph H and Pauline E Taylor reported a boy. Charlan and Ia Manley reported a girl. James and Viola Hil reported a girl. Charles and Luella Tay announced a boy.

Claes E Helen T Woodson Charles Jnsephine E Thomas Thomas Dora Trondla Robert Maude Trainor Alles M Helen B. Scheekel Gel Angelo Giuseppina Scarpulla Addison Wo Alice Lo Smith Harry J Annie G Paul Artur V Eva Hoffman Cecil Fo Norma V. Howidershell Jonn L Fankie Ferguson William Wo Grace L. Bieber James W Ella Yates Joseph H Pauline E . Taylor Charlan Ia Manley James Viola Hil Luella Tay

LICENSED TO MARRY OF MANY CELEBRANTS AND PARTNERS

A scattered list shows numerous marriages arranged by various reverends across cities including Washington DC Del Ray Forestville Md Tulsa Okla Richmond Va and Centeralle Md. Names include Lula B Smith Florence L Everett Winifred K Reeder Daniel Fo Phillipe and Eva May Hammer among others with ages ranging late teens to seventies. The notice ends with an advertisement for The Post previewing a feature story Pieces of the Game and a reminder to order the Sunday paper.

A Reed Washington Lula B Smith del Ray Johnson Robert Lee Grigsby Eva May Hammer Arigge John Davin Florence L. Everett Forestville JW Daily Indian Head Louie Sullisan Fredericksburg H T Stevenson B. Beate Exetra Benjamine H. F Downs Joseph W. Robinson Agnes BR. Daor Centeralle Heroc J Penn Hobert & Phillips Meidens Amy Afeinson Mirhaus H. T Stevenron William H Bratton Warm Springs Wreathie Poverty H. F. Jens James Brown Potomac Carrie QR Chitaress Richmond Chambers John H Cone D .C Anne Woolward Luray J A. Garber

Health bulletin urged to spread disease knowhow citywide

Washington Board of Trade public health committee chairman Dr Dh Percy Hickling urged a weekly health bulletin for the District of Columbia to translate expert health knowledge into practical guidance for all residents. He said the expense is trivial and would vastly aid milk inspection, bacteria standards, and general disease prevention. The committee also backed legislation to improve milk safety and endorsed establishing a district facility for idiotic, imbecile, and improvident children, noting the current absence of such an institution in Washington.

Department of Public Health Dh. Percy Hilekting Washington Board of Trade Board of Trade Star Building Health Department Dr Hickling Department of Health District of Columbia Washington H. H Hazen

Breckinridge Denial Ties to War Interviews in Europe

Assistant Secretary of War Kenry Breckinridge denies giving interviews while in Europe and references a statement by Secretary Garrison about avoiding press contact during the war. The piece also notes the President signed the Clayton antitrust bill completing the administration’s trust program with no ceremony.

Kenry Breckinridge Europe Crm Choos Garrison

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