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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1921

Page

11

Capital prepares for Halloween goblins in Washington

Washington police ready for Halloween night as crowds, costumes and old customs fill Pennsylvania Avenue. The piece notes gates, fences and homes being altered for spirits roaming the capital while schools and colleges plan traditional observances and costume dances. Colonel Lynne Doyie reflects on the legacy of John Barleycorn and the possibility of spirits abroad on the night of All Saints.

Ireland Pennsylvania Avenue Eye of All Saints Washington Grandpa Grandma Col Lynne Doyie John Barleycorn

Milk flows through street after crash in Northwest

Early yesterday, a milk wagon and an automobile driven by Albert L. Burgess collided at Twenty ninth and M streets NW. Alfred Torrenson, wagon driver, suffered severe head and arm lacerations as two thousand pints of milk spilled. Burgess was arrested for operating while intoxicated and released on $600 bond after horses ran away and collided with another wagon.

Twenty-ninth and Twenty-ninth Street Albert L. Burgess Thirteenth Street Twentyninth Alfred Torrenson

Cascade advertised as remedy for heartburn and headaches

A testimonial ad from Mrs. Be. D. Bailey of Newark Ohio praising the Cascade internal cleanse marketed by Tyrrell’s Hygienia Institute and O'Donnell's Drug Stores. It claims relief from 18 years of heartburn and chronic headaches, promises broad digestive benefits, and offers a free informational booklet.

BE. D. Bailey Channel Sty Newark Tyrrell Hygienia Institute of New York O’donnell J. BE. L. Cascade Httle Chas. A. Tyrrell Adv

Templars Call Off Parade Due to Rain in Washington

A planned Knights Templar gathering at Washington monument grounds was postponed because of rain. If grounds are available next Sunday afternoon, the religious services will be held. The organizing committee is led by Eminent Sir Charles E. Shackelford, president of the Commanders' Association.

Knights Templar Washington Washington Monument Monument Charles E. Shackelford Commanders’ Association

Husband trails wife and daughter across the country

Frederick Alterio and Lieut Leo Gisselbrecht of the New York missing persons bureau arrived in the city seeking Alterio's wife Josephine and their 19 year old daughter Marguerite who vanished from New York a week ago with jewelry valued at eight thousand dollars and a thousand in cash. They lived at 200 East 102d Street and learned the mother and daughter had traveled to Baltimore then White Plains where an automobile ride occurred. The search was escalated with Inspector Grant and Detective Walsh assisting as Alterio claimed no clear motive but suspects possible instigation by a third party.

Frederick Alterio Leo Gisselbrecht Missing People's Bureau of New York Alterio Josephine Marguerite Alertos East 102d Street New York City Baltimore Alterto Artather

Gans to Entertain Weeks at City Club Luncheon

Isaac Gans first vice president of the Washington Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon in honor of Secretary Weeks at the City Club Friday at 1 PM Invitations have been sent to District commissioners members of Congress government officials and presidents of local business civic and professional organizations.

Isaac Gans Washington Chamber of Commerce City Club Congress

Births Reported In Local Notices

Birth announcements list Roy FE and Rosa Green with Crawford H and Mary Carr as parents, a girl for Joseph E and Sadie F DeVoe, a boy for William H and Bessie A Wright, and additional entries for Kuhn, Belt, Harrold, Crismond, Cullen, Wood, Howard, Monroe, Dozier, Williams, Glover, Lomax. Names span multiple streets and hospitals including Walter Reed and St Vincent's Orphan Asylum. Ages and addresses accompany each entry.

Roy FE Rosa Green Crawford H Mary Carr John W Estelle Lester Joseph E Sadie F. DeVoe William H Bessie A. Wright Jeanette W Kuhn St Nw George J. Bpecht St. Nw Catherine Henning A. Harrold U.S John B. Crismond Walter Reed Andrew D. Cullen U.S P St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum Macy E Howard 28Th James T Monroe Sarah Dozier Levy St Joseph Williams Ethel C Glover Daniel W. Lomax

Sun and Tide Table and Weather Summary

Daily sun and tide data followed by a weather bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau. Forecasts for DC Maryland and Virginia call for rain Monday and Tuesday with unsettled, mild winds. Reports include temperature figures, precipitation deficits and river conditions for Harpers Ferry.

A.c U S Southern Plains States East Gulf States Atlantic States Pennsylvania Gulf States Middle Mississippi Valley Plains States New Nesland Michigan

Philharmonic Course Second Series at National Theater

National Theater hosts a six concert Philharmonic Course with 3 pm curtain except Pavlova at 4:30 pm on Thurs Nov 17 featuring Pavlova and Hallet Russe with full orchestra. Dec 8 Galli-Curci. Jan 12 Vescey. Jan 24 Sophie Bheraslau. Jan 31 Boston Symphony Orchestra. Feb 10 Matzenauder. Season tickets at Mrs Greene's concert bureau Droops 18th and G Main 6403.

National Theater Pavlova Hallet Russe Mme Galli-Curch Janu Franz von Vescey Sophie Bheraslau Boston Symphony Obestra Washington Matzenauder Metropolitan Grand Opera

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