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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1914

Page

14

A C Rorebeck Dead Civil War Vet and War Dept Clerk

A C Rorebeck a civil war veteran and later War Department clerk died Thursday at Fort Myers Florida after a long heart illness. He served in the 74th Illinois Volunteer Infantry and the Fourth United States Infantry before holding posts in the general staff and Missouri division. He was an active Royal Arcanum member and member of Ingram Congregational Church. Survived by wife a daughter and two sons Curtin and Edwin F. Rorebeck. He was in his seventy first year.

A. C. Rorebeck War Department Fort Myers Fla Rorebeck Illinois Volunteer Infantry Fourth United States Infantry General Service Department of the Platte Missouri Washington Royal Arcanum Ingram Congregational Church Acington Curtin Rorebeck United States Army Ndwin F. Rorebeck New York

To Hear of Argentine Work Vesper Service

The South American Club of the Young Women’s Christian Association will lead the vesper service at the W. W. Co. 888 kt street tomorrow at 4.20. Reports from Buenos Aires, a character sketch of Miss Freed, the general secretary, and a song by Mrs. Strieby will be presented.

Young Women's Christian Association W. W. Co Buenos Aires Association

Boy Severs Injured by Auto Truck in Street Scene

Nicholas Vanella nine living at 212 Arthur Place Northwest was struck by an auto truck owned by Adama Express Company and driven by Alfred J Lowrey of 1100 Hour-and-a-Half Street Southwest while crossing Second Street Northwest late Thursday. He was taken to Emergency Hospital as physicians could not yet determine injury severity. The accident, described as unavoidable, occurred when the boy on roller skates darted into the path of the truck, leaving little time for the operator to brake.

Nicholas Vanella Arthur Place Adama Express Company Alfred J. Lowrey Richard Addison Howard Road Ninth Street Lee Thompson Massachusetts Avenue Addison James Rufus Ferguson E. F. Brooks Company Fifteenth Street Tenth D Streets Casualty Hospital Capro Iner Nevilt Arthur Reimer Conduit National Metropolitan Bank

Haiti Revolutionists Prepare Final Campaign

Haitian revolutionists are preparing for a final campaign to crush the island government, with northern leaders raising large numbers of recruits to strike the weakened federal army. Red Cross cornerstone for memorial to women of the Civil War planned for December 9 during the annual meeting of the American Red Cross Society. builders aim to raise the cornerstone to grade before then.

Navy Department Red Cross American Red Cross Society

Strikes Spares and Splits Portland Is Pennant Winner

The Pacific Coast League race closes next Sunday as Portland, 1913 champions, wins the pennant with Los Angeles second and San Francisco third.

Portland San Francisco Los Angeles

Wheat export records top as Italy pays high cash for grain

Chicago dispatch notes 14 hour export records surpassed with 3,000,000 bushels as Italy reportedly pays top cash for wheat to supply Switzerland. Rumors of German and British bidding, dampened market volatility, and broader gains in corn and provisions accompany news of limited Australia exportable surplus and poor Canadian yields amid German ship destruction.

Chicago Australia Canada Argentina

Temple Church Pastor's Twenty Fifth Anniversary Reception

The Temple S Baptist Church held a crowded reception last night for Rev. J. J. Muir marking his twenty fifth year as pastor. Dr. Muir lauded his congregation for support in church improvements while speaking after tributes from Rev. Joseph T. Kelly and others.

Temple Church Temple S Baptist Church J. J. Muir Dr. Muir Joseph T. Kelly Washington Muir Charles N. Richards David C. Grayson Fred Beall Samuel H. Greene Francis I. Deland

Brokers to Buy a Bale Real Estate Move in Washington

Washington real estate brokers voted at their annual meeting to join the buy a bale of cotton movement by approving a purchase. A committee was named to oversee the buy, with John L. Weaver reelected president and officers George Worthington Harry Ross and H J Rust. a banquet is planned for November when the National Real Estate Association president visits. Discussion covered for sale and for rent signs and current legal limits on signs, with concerns about violations.

Washington Realty Real Estate Brokers' Exchange of Washington Board of Trade William H. Raunders W. G. Dent John L. Weaver Association George Y. Worthington Harry K. Ross H. J. Rust Randall H. Hagner Leonard<3roomes John*. Weedon National Real Estate Association Washington Gale

Religion and the Ramrod at Sunday School Institute

The editorial quotes Rev. C. W. Whitmore urging compulsory religion and asks if religious authority ever truly governs with force. It argues Sunday schools fail to feed the church and critiques businesslike management of Sunday education as outdated. Mrs Margulrite Pup Pont Lee signs.

Sunday School C. W. Whitmore Wshopa Episcopal Church Mr. Whitmore Whitmore Margulrite PU Pont Lee

Widow Granted Hope Estate In Probate Action

Mrs Katherine Grant Hope widow of William Hope who died October 4 is bequeathed his entire estate and named executrix The will dated December 18 1913 filed in probate Louise Roths will offered probate yesterday leaves to sister Mary E Stehle her home at 715 First Street Northeast her household effects and much of her jewelry All money due her and remainder of her jewelry go to husband Joseph P Roth The residue goes to the husband who is named executor The will dated December 16 194 and testatrix died October 21 The will of Mary M Scott dated October 1904 and amended October 9 1905 offered for probate Minor bequests to Mary E Stit rest of estate to John W Scott guardian named for son Mrs Scott died July 18 1913

Katherine Grant Hope William Hope Louise Roth Mary E. Stehle First Street Joseph P. Roth Mary M. Scott Mary E Stit John W. Scott Mary E. Scott Mrs. Scott

Police Seek Relatives of Unidentified Death Victim

A man about five years old named John Koehner died Thursday after two weeks at Georgetown University Hospital from general debility. Police report the body is at the morgue and doubt Koehner’s Washington home. authorities seek his relatives.

John Koehner Georgetown University Hospital Koehner Washington

Gulf Refining launches South American oil push

The Gulf Refining Company of Philadelphia opens a campaign to win South America oil trade. W. W. Tarbell sails to Buenos Aires to lead the effort as a $1,000,000 Port Antonio plant is planned, plus tin can and box factories. Case oil in five-gallon cans will ship aboard steamships for Latin markets.

Philadelphia Gulf Refining Company South America W. W. Tarbell Pittsburgh Buenos Aires Port Antonio Tex J. B. Gibb Gulf Company Tarbell

Europe Must Buy Surplus Rain Crop, Fort Says

Gerrit Fort, passenger traffic manager for the Union Pacific, notes Europe will demand cereals as crops are large. He asserts U S wheat and corn will wipe out debt, and stock exchanges remaining closed should not disturb business. Fort is returning to Omaha after visiting the West and San Francisco for the Panama Pacific Expo display. The Union Pacific exhibit, showing scenic, agricultural and mineral resources, will occupy four acres and cost about 250000 dollars.

Denver Pont Europe Elief Gerrit Fort Union Pacific Railroad Omaha

5000 Missouri Mules Purchased by the Allies

New York dispatch reports 5000 Missouri mules to be shipped from St. Louis to the British and French governments with about twice as many horses from the Middle West. Howard Bailey of St. Louis, VP of Maxwell & Crouch Mule Company, says the mules are for use in South Africa and will be sent within six weeks.

New York Dispatch St. Louis Globo-Democrat Missouri Middle West Howard Bailey Bailey Maxwell & Crouch Mule Company National Stock Yards Chicago South Africa

Allies Order 4 Million Pairs Shoes For Allies

Milwaukee reports rising industrial prosperity as IPfis ter Vogel Leather Company fills orders for four million pairs of shoes for ally armies. August H. Vogel says extra workers are added. Weinbrenner and other Milwaukee firms assess bids but home demand limits outside orders. English firms likely to handle the contract. Winter Manufacturing files big ice machine orders for tropical markets.

Milwaukee Dispatch New York Times Milwaukee Ipfister & Vogel Leather Company August H. Vogel C. F. Hobin Weinbrenner Shoe Company Robin Winter Manufacturing

Police notes report multiple robberies and injuries across the city

The police logged numerous thefts including auto tires from 1833 Fourteenth Street NW and silverware from 1122 Eleventh Street NW. Other losses involved a diamond ring, a gold locket, cement and sacks, a silver bag with money, a shotgun, watches, and a lady’s jewelry. Injuries included Richard Addison’s bicycle collision near Ninth Street NW and several minor crashes and deaths.

Daniel Freeman Fourteenth Street New Jersey Avenue E.3. Shaffer Thirteenth Street Ohio Avenue Eleventh Street Victor J. Scully F Street Irving Street J. M. Tomlin B Street Engineering Department C. G. Jones Fifth Street Maj Lewis Merriman Cairo Alfonzo Cartandonia Quincey Street Mary Ruthford Half

War drives demand for sheep skins for warm clothing

The Boston Transcript notes rising interest in sheepskins used for HaInga lining as European armies prepare for cold months. Local authority says prices now are not high enough to spur large shipments, and last winter’s light demand left dealers under stockpiled. Skin supply is limited since early summer sourcing has passed.

The Boston Transcript

Allied Governments Order Army Wagons for War Effort

Articles from Lancaster and other cities report Allied powers placing large orders for wagons and wooden material. The French, English, and Russian governments have ordered 2,000 wagons from Columbia Wagon Company and Lebscler received a $75,000 order for wooden wagon and automobile components. The machinery trade abroad shows a setback but is stabilizing per Gen. Otto Falk.

Lancaster New York Far East Otto Falk Allis-Chalmers Company

Pennsylvania Railroad Offers Free Freight for Belgian Refugee Gifts

The Pennsylvania Railroad announces free freight to New York for Christmas gifts to Belgian or Phana refugees in the European zone until November. Service applies to freight shipped by organized DC district committees in conjunction with Belgian consuls. Gifts should be consigned to Pierre Mall, Belgian consul, 25 Madison Avenue, billed to Pier 28.

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Railroad New York District of Columbia Pierre Mall Madison Avenue Pier

Man Dies After Freight Yard Accident in Eckington

James A Higgins aged 58 of 626 I Street Northeast died of internal injuries after being struck by a freight car in the Eckington Baltimore and Ohio yard. He worked as a car inspector. One leg was mashed. Coroner Nevitt to hold an inquest at the District morgue this morning.

James A. Higgins I Street Eckington Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Nevitt

Russians Victors and Rededicated Honors on Front

German bombardment at Warsaw killed nine and wounded fifty six as Russians claimed a gain on the Radymno heights. A young general who had recovered from grave wounds led the assault on the San River front near Przemysl, with 22 officers and over 1,000 men captured and 200 wounded. Count Potocki, Polish sportsman, reportedly shot by Germans. Bishop Anastasia cites looting of churches during Kholm invasion. In the Vistula battle Russians claim a key victory driving Germans back and capturing prisoners, guns, and ammunition. Austrians revive and attack the Russian left wing, while German advances west of Augustowo falter. Russian cavalry press the retreat, taking prisoners as the date notes awards to Grand Duke Nicholas and Captain Martinoff for bravery after fire near a powder magazine.

Warsaw Radymno San River Przemayl Petrograd Thomas Potocki Anastasia Kholm London Vistula Pilica Hiver Alane France Ivangorod Galicia Surat River San Paesslau Kozlenica Sandomir Ppossets Nicholas Claus Grand Duke Martinoff

Deeds of Trust in Blue Plain Bellevue area details

A lengthy list of deeds of trust moving through various properties in Blue Plain Bellevue and Brooklands. Names include Sweeney Mattingly F Snowden, Bolgiano, Ham Gale Doyle, and many McGlue and Saul interests. Transactions show securements for sums ranging from $500 to $3,900 with terms from 1 to 7 years and interest around 6 percent, spanning multiple square blocks and streets.

Blue Plain Bellevue Harry B. Sweeney Joseph C. Mattingly F. Snowden Frank W. Bolgiano Ballevue Emma ¥. Miller George E. Hamitem Harold E. Doyle Thomas M. Gale Aldina Jacobson James Berry Marvin A. Custis Perpetual Building Association Annie E. Fisinger Same David M. Miller Witl Francis Saul G. Percy McGlue Harry A. Kite Winfield Freston B. Francia Saul William Clabaugh J. Witley Jacobs Savey D. Francie Saul Barry A. Kite Wiliam PF. Marshall H. D. Gordon Fulton R. Gordon Philip A. Simpson Henry H. Bergmann George M. Emmerich Metropolitan Building Association J. Edna Brady St. Elizabeth Brooke and Square Wilmer F. Moo Y Et Az M. Gertrude Semmes H. J. Gordon Charles H. Johnston David &, Rust, Jr Albert C. Conner Joseph CC. Peard James K. M. Norton WH. Rozier Dulaney James R. Elerson Marle M. Fisher Emma Reichard T Vir Edward William B. Edmonston Louis R. Peak M. M. Marr Ilarry S. Welch Charles E. Marsh Secre Briste Washington Lomn and Trust Company Charles E. Johnston BR Well Saul Asher Josephine J. Herfurth H. BR. Howenstein Fred W. Reeves Edger R. Richardson Jane A. Markwood Jonn &, Kratz Joseph T. Sherier Susannah Miller Washington Heights Ernest G. Walker Et al Wharton E. Lester Michael J. Colbert Effingham Samuel J. Waters Clarence M. de Veile A. Boyd Lavinia de Veile Charles C. Cumberland Harry S. Welch Charles F. Marsh Eura Bassie Welch Tate Campbell Carrington Et Te Chapin Brown Benny H. Beremann Serv Oriental Building Association Orginal

Supreme Court legal record with multiple cases and statistics

United States Supreme Court docket recounts admissions of several lawyers, case numbers across appeal from New Mexico territory, and a long list of United States v cases with arguments by Solicitor General and others. Includes equity court and circuit court entries, motions, adjournments, and criminal proceedings in Washington DC courts.

United States Supreme Court Justice McKenna Justice Holmes Justice Day Juntice Hughes van Devanter Justice Lamar Juatice Pitney Joe- Lve McReynolds Albert G. Ewing, Jr Shville Tenn Theodore 2. dur@forrough Nashville James M. Hall, Jr Augusta Orland Tina Haffner Retsch Supreme Court of the Territory of New Wilson H Hrke Mayer Soleitar Davin United States J. A. Reynolds GW. Broughton Allan Gideon W. Broughton Salieitar General Davin W. L. Martin The Dulin Wigger Moose John Warren Horan A. Balen Marion Erwin Porto Riva Pierre Emanuel Beron de Laurens d'Iselay Samuel T. Ansell Federico Dagerau Appellee Mound City Company Appellant Robert H. Castleman Castle

Real Estate Transfers From Northwest and Southeast Washington

Real estate transfers listed for 1916 across multiple streets including Thirteenth Street North West Parker Street NorthWest and Fourteenth Street Northeast. Transactions name heirs executors and buyers like James Murray Norvella Sayer and Georgiana Cruse with amounts ranging from $10 to $18 per lot or square, detailing properties in Brightwood Park Brookland and Chevy Chase area with various square numbers and lot descriptions.

Thirteenth Street Johe EL Mitchell Thomas A Johnson Parker Street Joseph Sheehy James Murray Mquare Sixteenth Street TD Streets Haree David M. Miller Warren Street Uogtreeta Harry A. Kite Garfield Huights Clyde Asher Fo Meyers Charles Howenstein Castle Heights James E Hanwart Moray Aloestim Rensep Peter Ty King Acker Street Satle A. Bowls Erat Ie James ATVIT Bronklant Ryeseberg Ritter Thomsen James Mone Comestic Avenue Same Lars Af Fourteenth Street Heights Kenyon Street James 8 Meora Et Ux Charles W. Barbee Columbia Haights

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