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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1918
Page
3
Automobiles were used mainly for errands to aid war workers as an emergency order by E H Parker began to take effect. Despite the lifted Sunday moratorium, most cars were kept idle to conserve gas for war needs amid influenza and bad weather. Police expected broad compliance and officials warned gas supply would remain strained.
The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks reports alleged violations of equal pay for equal work by major railroads including Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio, and Lehigh. Women on the Atlantic Coast Line reportedly earn 94 dollars monthly versus 105 for men, with clerks paid as low as 70 on some routes. Telegraphers seek a 5 to 8 dollar daily rate and removal of the bonus system, while a committee pushes for reinstatement of Western Union workers fired for union activity.
The Supreme Court resumed today with only motions as sessions are delayed by influenza for a week. State Department to hold November 11 to 12 exam for diplomatic service eligibles. Presbyterian ministers notified of postponement of Baltimore Synod meeting due to flu. Dr Fred Nepetti reports car theft from his residence. Rain postpones the planned Potomac River walk to Great Falls by Washington walking clubs. Red Triangle Outing Club and Wanderlusters to join. Mrs Hi W Fletcher reports theft of a large fern from her front yard. Toward Netherland, 18, overcome by gag at gas plant on Twelfth and M Streets SE. taken to Providence Hospital in serious condition.
Long list of deceased individuals with ages and last-known addresses across Washington area, including Otis Marshall 52 Otis Pl NW and Bernadet Ilonsway 85 Plaza Apt, among many others from hospitals, emergency services, and various streets.
Birth announcements list multiple newborns including boys named Coarge Kaunce Nolan Christopher, a girl for Margaret Nolan, and twins for several couples. Additional entries mention a boy for Joseph and Margaret Carley, a girl for George Poole and Elizabeth Rubanids, and several other infant names in terse lines. The page also contains today’s sun and tide table with sunrise, sunset times, and tides for the day.
Weather Bureau bulletin reports a low pressure center moving from the St Lawrence valley, with widespread rains and seasonal temperatures across the region. Washington forecast district expects light changes. Atlantic coast fronts warn gale conditions. Temperatures record highs 69, lows 49. rainfall minimal. sunshine limited. comparisons show deficits and excesses in temperature and precipitation.
News reaches Washington of the death of W A McKenzie chief clerk of the war risk insurance bureau at his father’s Bristol Rhode Island home after a breakdown from overwork. He was 45 and had directed about 13 000 clerks in Washington and later served the food administration. He is survived by his wife two sisters two brothers and his father a Mason and Spanish War veteran who had offered his services.
Washington society notes from the National Capital describe prominent residents seen at the Hotel Astor and Hotel Knickerbocker in New York City. Majors, colonels, and their spouses from Washington and nearby cities mingle with merchants and buyers including Mrs Flynn and others. Also highlighted are fashion trends, with flower turbans made from large velvet blooms gaining attention in the metropolis millinery market.
Charles N Richards died yesterday morning from uraemia after fifty months of illness. A veteran of the Civil War, he served in the Senate from 1848 and was long a superintendent at the Senate stationery room. Born in Quincy Massachusetts, he later led the Richards class at Temple Baptist Church. Survived by his wife and three sons, the funeral will be private tomorrow.
Mrs Patterson of 1213 Dodd Street NW reported a theft at Union Station in which a blue leather pocketbook was taken from the waiting room Saturday night. The purse held a check for 95.52 payable to her and 21 five-dollar bills. Mrs J J Thomas, wife of a mathematics instructor at Central High School, died yesterday of pneumonia after influenza. her body will go to Durrant, Pa, for burial.
Fifty years of relief from coughs and colds credited to Dr Kings New Discovery. Grandparents and children alike use it and praise its safety and pleasant taste. Available from all druggists at 60 cents and 1 dollar 20 cents.
A small ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as mild and tonic and sold everywhere for 25 cents. It claims the product keeps the bowels on schedule, improves appetite, and cleanses the system for better daily functioning. The copy uses period advertising language from the era.
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