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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1913
Page
6
The piece notes how rooms with coordinated color schemes and matching patterns create pleasing interiors. It contrasts with homes where furniture seems bought in a rush for bargains, producing a haphazard, unattractive overall effect.
Washington Post Bureau reports a city wide bazaar organized by churches and groups to raise funds for the 960,000 hospital building project. Monthly booths showcase churches and committees, with offerings, entertainment, and a soda fountain run by W. P. Taylor. Also notes a Democratic committee meeting, funeral of Frank M. Adams, and a magistrate wedding at the Methodist Protestant Church parsonage.
Commander James D Richardson praises the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite as a bulwark between government and anarchic forces. He cites reforms in city leadership and a broad inclusive stance, while noting the forthcoming Temple project and a secret Royal Order of Scotland conclave with numerous provincial officers listed.
Members of the College Equal Suffrage League met in the Chamber of Commerce to propose adding accounts of women's achievements to public school textbooks. They urge teaching of women's roles in law and politics, arguing current histories favor men. A special committee was formed to study American history in District schools and report at the next meeting.
Mrs Blanche A Rolling of Georgetown filed in the District Supreme Court a suit against the Washington Railway and Electric Company for 20090 damages claiming personal injuries. The incident occurred September 21 as she alighted from a car at Thirteenth and D streets northeast when a car ahead rounded a curve and struck her, causing internal injuries. She is at Garfield Hospital awaiting a surgical operation judged necessary by doctors.
President Wilson yesterday joined the local branch of the Young Men's Christian Association becoming a regular member. The action reflects a pattern of presidents having been members during their Washington residence.
Fertig and Thompson form a new corporation to assume the Stutz automobile agency on Connecticut avenue, absorbing Miller Co. The former Thompson garage will be remodeled as a sales room. W D Myers of the Stutz Company visited Washington to arrange the transfer. The firm is incorporated with 10000 dollars.
Multiple injuries and incidents reported across Washington streets and avenues. Frank Nichols of Laurel Maryland was brought to Casualty Hospital after being struck by a Washington Railway and Electric Company car. Arthur McDermott, 15, was knocked down on Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge by a car driven by Dr. W A Macer. he refused hospital care. Bruno Sergi, 26, injured crossing Third and R streets northeast, taken by ambulance to Casualty Hospital. Charles Pardoe of New York Avenue fell from a motorcycle after a collision at Thirtieth and M streets. Janie Morgan offered transport but Pardoe declined. minor finger cut noted. Samson, a Dane, sought audience with President Wilson to discuss robberies and a perpetual motion theory, later detained at Seventh precinct. Edward Hueston, 27, injured while working on a window. taken to Garfield Hospital. Edward Arnold, visiting from Johnson City, found dead. coroner cites heart trouble. Solomon Copeland and Schuckett Clark found dead in same room. investigation ongoing. Wood theft reported on Kalorama Road. a two-horse plow stolen near Benning. John Corbin stabbed in Anacostia brick yard during an altercation. hospitalized. Fire department responded to several blazes. a row of wooden sheds near Seventh Street NW burned but surrounded structures spared. A baby playing with matches caused a minor window fire at Carter Street NW. damage minimal. Fires on Seventeenth Street NW and vacant house on N Street caused limited damage. cause under investigation.
An old advertisement touts the Williams Treatment as a remedy for kidney bladder rheumatic and uric acid troubles. It offers a free 60 cent bottle with 10 cent postage if readers mail their name and address and cut out the notice. The claim targets waking pains stiff joints and tired mornings urging immediate response.
In a novel proceeding Justice Gould granted absolute divorces to Mrs. Susie A. Boyden from Howard W. Boyden and to Mrs. Maud B. Lewis from William V. Lewis. Boyden and Mrs Lewis eloped to Cleveland last March, leaving four children each. Custody awarded to Mrs Boyden. Lewis retains custody of all children, alimony denied to Mrs Lewis. Copies were sent to Cleveland with plans for future marriages.
J Newton Gray blames his sister in law for trouble with his wife Mary C Gray who sues for legal separation. He claims she domineering and threatened to brain him with an umbrella and hypnotizes his wife. He denies cursing or striking his wife and cites Rebecca Scott as a separate charge. Edward weet answers suit for divorce and seeks proof of misconduct.
Two husbands petition the District Supreme Court for absolute divorces. Emory Balderson seeks to end his marriage to Effie Balderson on grounds of misconduct. the couple married April 20 1906 and separated March 10 last. They have no children. John Wesley Jeffrey seeks an absolute divorce from Viola Loraine Jeffrey of Worcester Massachusetts, alleging misconduct cruelty intemperance and abandonment. they married October 1907 and he cites July 17 19. J E Colling represents the husband.
Helen G Tarbell charges Fred G Tarbell a wealthy contractor of Akron and Miami in an amended bill for a limited divorce filed yesterday in the District Supreme Court. Mrs Tarbell sought a divorce shortly after marriage and is represented by lawyer W E Ambrose.
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