Tishri services mark Jewish New Year and Shofar rites
The article describes Tishri New Year observances across Orthodox and reform communities, noting when services begin, who conducts them, and that the shofar horn will sound in Washington Hebrew Congregation and related synagogues after sundown. It covers ten days of devotion, fasts on Day of Atonement, and background on the ram’s horn ceremony and biblical significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform Church
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Adath Israel Hebrew Synagogue
Washington Hebrew Congregations
Simon
Carmen Berz
Dre. Simon
Rabbi Stern
Julius Loeb
Reuben Graffman
Ahove Sholem Russian Hebrew Congregation
Odd Fellows’ Hall
God
Moses
Mount Sinai
Sivan
Israel
Hilal
Tishri
Richard le Gallienne
Christine Terhune Herrick
Lina Beard
District Building Notes and Public Works Updates
District notes grant E G Gummel a grading contract for alley 765 at fifty cents per cubic yard. T B Wilson to inspect bridges in New York and Boston. A G Celleghan named inspector on Connecticut avenue bridge at four dollars daily. F F Withers inspector on the engineer department surface division at three hundred fifty dollars daily. Building Inspector Ashford recommends storage supervision for hay and oils under fire department. George McCauley promoted to private with patrol wagon duties. honored on Labor Day assisting marshals in arresting three marines. Sewer work on B street northwest prompts wagons to stand on south half of Ninth to Tenth streets until completion, per Lieut Amiss. Corporation Counsel Duvall rules two-year ashes and refuse contracts with R W Rusk and Washington Fertilizer Company do not expire with fiscal year end but five years from contract dates. Rusk expires August 30, 1906. Washington Fertilizer Company December 1 Moyes’ 10th Annual Sept. Furniture and carpet clearance at 11th & F.
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E. G Gummel
T B. Wilson
New York
Boston
Anacostia
A. G Celleghan
Connecticut Avenue
F. F. Withers
Engineer Department
Ashford
Biddle
George McCauley
Furst Precinct
McCauley
Labor Day
B Street
Ninth
Duvall
R. W. Rusk
Washington Fertilizer Company
Mr. Rusk
Washington Fertilzer Company
Lawn Fete at North Capitol a Great Success
The lawn festival at north Capitol and T streets for St. Martin's Church drew very large crowds nightly, rising from 200 to 300 attendees. New gas lamps lit the grounds, tables featured national colors, and a Roosevelt versus Parker voting contest drew government officials and a megaphone to announce results. The St. Martin's baseball team contributed spirited support as prizes were auctioned off at closing.
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North Capitol
T Streets
St. Martin’s Church
St. Martin's
Funeral of Malcolm Seaton in Episcopal and Masonic Rites
Burial for Malcolm Seaton son of a former Washington mayor was held at Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church with Episcopal service followed by a Masonic rite at the grave. Interment at Congressional Cemetery. Grand Master James A. Wetmore led the Masonic service. pallbearers drawn from Grand Lodge and Potomac Lodge No. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Malcolm Seaton
Washington
Marblehead Neck
Mass
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Richard P. Williams
Trinity Church
James A. Wetmore
Congressional Cemetery
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
Grand Lodge
Potomac Lodge
No. 5
Seaton
Plefred G Davis
George W. Baird
David G. Dixon
The
George J. Fritch
Branley Bultheimer
Leroy Birch
No Holiday Pay for Col Bromwell Per Diem Workers
The Comptroller of the Treasury ruled that Col Charles S. Bromwell cannot authorize per diem laborers under his control to be paid for Labor Day without an executive order. Absent such an order, no law justifies holiday pay for ordinary day laborers unless performing their usual tasks. Per diem staff plan to seek an executive order to allow holiday pay like other government employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Bromwell
Charles S. Bromwell
Comptroller of the Treasury
Secretary of War
Comptroller
Theophilus Hoessle Will Filed for Probate
The Theophilus E Hoessle will dated May 18 1904 was admitted to probate after a motion by J J Starlington. Executors are the widow Nellie Taylor Roessle and Edward Netterville McKinney with a $0 bond. Real estate in Washington valued at 150000 and in New York at 1000 4000, with personal property claimed at 200000. The widow inherits household and furniture at the Sumner House and Manhattan Storage Company items, plus horses and carriages. Marion Hogssle Ruger receives 1000 and Mrs Peter Taylor 1000. Marion Louise McKinney retains previously gifted jewelry and furnishings. The Arlington Hotel lease runs to 1905 with renewal rights. the widow controls the hotel with son-in-law McKinney advising. Indebted loans to Elwood Osborn Roessle totaling about 95000 are deducted from his share. The remaining estate is to be divided equally among the widow, Elwood, and Marion Louise McKinney.
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Theophilus E. Hoessle
Register of Wills
J. J. Starlington
Justice Anderson
Washington
Roessle
New York
Roeasle
Marion Hogssle Ruger
Janesville
Wis
Peter Taylor
Arlington Hotel
Edward Netterville McKinney
Roesste
Hs Son
Elwood Osborn Roessle
Elwood Osborn Roeasle
Marion Louise McKinney
Superintendent of Zoological Park states pleas in wolf bite suits
Frank Baker superintendent of the Zoological Park filed Pleas in three damage suits over a wolf escape last October. He argues non negligence on his part and blames a subordinate under keeper a public officer of the United States for the escape. Plaintiffs likely to file demurrers with cases to be heard later.
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Zoological Park
Frank Baker
United States
Beach
Jesse C. Adkins
Dr. Baker
Baker
New Dirt Hauling Rail Line Opens Across Capitol Grounds
The dinkie railroad hauls dirt from the House Office Building area to the Station Plaza across Capitol grounds. Eight dirt filled cars moved yesterday on a 1 foot span over the B&O tracks to the proposed plaza from a twenty foot trestle. The line cost $10,000 and is to be removed before Congress opens. John Sharp Williams visited Commissioner West for a one hour discussion on political and district matters.
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Congress
John Sharp Williams
House
Commissioner West
Finley
Mass. Ave
Washington Dated: Education Center Highlight
The Sunday Post will publish a special section on Washington's growing educational importance. It outlines the capital's superior educational opportunities, from universities and colleges to numerous private schools drawing pupils nationwide, and promises detailed, convincing coverage.
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Washington
The
Sunday Post
United States
Damages Sought for False Arrest in Strobel Suit
Robert S. Strobel through attorney J Aithens Johnson filed a $5000 suit against John F Sheehan for false arrest. The declaration states Strobel was arrested August 13 on a charge of stealing $7. A September 1 nosed pros was entered after an investigation by?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Strobel
J. Aithens Johnson
John F Sheehan
Sheehan
Strobel
Ice Cream and Water Deals and Building Permit News
Reisinger’s ice cream offers chooseable pints and gallons with prices and contact. Finley Diamond Distilled Water advertised by phone and mail order from Mass Ave. grocers list daily staples with prices. Washington Railway awaits permit for a $1500 waiting stall at Seventh Street loop. Holmes Bakery promotes Milk Bread and home delivery. Great Bear Spring Co sells four gallons of pure spring water. Building inspector Ashford grants the temporary waiting stall permit for the Washington Railway line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley Diamond
Mass
Ave
Ashford
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Great Bear Spring Co
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Tailor
Bym Shewsra
Court of Appeals
Treasury
Garrison
Cupure of Appeal
District of Columbia
Justices of the Peace
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D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
District Building Notes
Moyes
11Th & F
Roosevelt
Parker
MA. Roessle
NEW Railroad
City Bulletin
Schneider
George W. Driver
Penna. Ave
House of Representatives
Anacostia River
Gen Mackenzie
Anacostia Bridge
Edward Harris
Suisse Grove
Prestica Base Oup
Mercariz
Ani
Crossett
Riedlander Clothing CO. Cor. Ltd
E Sts
Reisinger
Wseafsteaks
Gebu
T T. D. Pyles
Chicago
Arian Co
A. Muddiman & Co
Holmes
Coe So
Gustav Kobbe
Beethoven
Constance
Grace Peckham Murray
Butterick
Butterick Publishing Company (Limited
Lewis Barr
F Street
Heurich Brewing Co
Maerzen
Senate
Phone West
Yale Lau
10Th St
New York Ave
Hubbard Heating CO
Duffy
Rochest
Williams
Williams’ Temple Drug Store
Crocker
Tousers
Victor E. Adler
Glothing House
7Th St
Direalon
Burlington, Vi
Newspap
Bach
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