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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
6
A newspaper ad proclaims irresistible furniture offers with plain figures and a price comparison invitation. It guarantees reliability and satisfaction after trial use and promises open account credit with flexible payments to suit buyers.
Deposed assessor Kalbfus faces a plea in abatement at Supreme Court in Washington DC. District commissioners filed the technical point arguing the mandamus action is barred by an earlier judicial review. Attorney Hogan says the plea concerns procedure, not merits, with a hearing date yet to be set.
Delegates from 44 countries will sample cold storage products from clams to cheese at the banquet of Chicago’s third International Congress of Refrigeration. Ice for iced tea will be a cold storage item, with officials claiming American methods defendable against unfair criticism. The congress opens next Monday with Secretary Houston addressing attendees before they travel to Chicago by special trains.
More than 200 members of the Baltimore Merchants and Manufacturers Association arrived at Union Station in Washington for a pleasure trip. They toured Mount Vernon and concluded with a banquet at the Hotel Fritz Heuter. The Imperator controversy involved a Hamburg-American line denial of withdrawal plans and confirmation of regular service with a mid November overhaul.
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Cohen a prominent local worker will be held this afternoon at 2 oclock at the local WwW Co TA home 1345 Euclid street northwest burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery Mrs Cohen born in Washington August 18 1932 her husband Robert Cohen shoe merchant four children survive William HK Cohen Robert L Cohen Mrs Howell Bartle Mrs Willard Simms Dropped dead at 103 years Aloysius Simms colored claimed to be over 100 died crossing a vacant lot Anacostia Coroner Nevitt ruled natural causes Latimer Off on His Tour Judge J W Latimer juvenile court leaves for a tour of eastern and midwestern cities during his absence three weeks Judge C S Bundy will preside over the localjuvenile court
A fragmented shopper list shows bread at 3 loaves for 10 cents, salmon 7 cents, four mackerel 10 cents with corn meal and rice prices near 61 20, and tea and matches among offerings. Also notes a line about a rail route from Washington to St Louis departing 6:10 p.m. daily, with arrival 6:38 p.m. next day, plus references to local druggists Tyree and H-sterne and a Moor? store name in a worn ad transcription.
The regulations require a signed certificate from a registered physician before a child can enter school. On presentation, admission is allowed for ten days while a certificate showing vaccination effectiveness is obtained or the child must be revaccinated. Failure to secure certificates by opening day may affect the child’s early school introduction.
President Wilson attended the new B. F. Keith Theater in Washington as a vaudeville participant. He entered by the north door, sat in the upper box, and received a warm reception. Accompanied by naval aide Dr. Cary Grayson and security, he stayed through the show, enjoying the Foy act and Eddie replicas while the audience gave customary applause.
The Morris Iron and Steel Company of Frederick filed a complaint with the House District committee alleging unfair handling of a 150 post contract. Union Foundry Company of Anniston submitted a second bid claiming posts should be poured from four places. Capt Julian L Schley explained the bid process and noted the contract was awarded to the Alabama company. W G Allen, an electrical engineer tied to the let, will be asked to testify.
Officials of the Postoffice Department and the House postoffice committee debate what to do with a $2,000 bequest from Dr. C. F. McDonald of Boston, known as the father of the money order system. Law prohibits government acceptance, but the money has sat in Treasury for eleven years and may be used to extend the money order service with legislative action if needed.
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo leads an investigation into charges against National City Bank of New York regarding loans totaling 644 million to a Chicago railways syndicate. The case, typically handled by the comptroller of the currency, is partially reported and the department plans to publish what it has.
The United States cruiser Des Moines arrived at Puerto Plata to safeguard American interests as tensions rose on the island. Reports say rebel forces and Dominican authorities clashed last night near Monte Cristi and San Cristobal, with gunfire exchanged at the fort last Saturday.
Coroner’s inquest returns accidental death verdict for Martin J. Praag driver of the automobile involved in a fatal collision. The proceedings recount the wreck and absolve the driver of criminal liability amid a heated coroner’s fury.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, testified before the House lobby investigating committee on labor's aims and funding for political action. He said the National Association of Manufacturers became anti-labor after 1903 and described Mulhall as a key agent. details included receipts, expenditures, and calls for eight hour government work limits.
District commissioners prepare to consider two tentative bread regulation bills at 10 am. William C. Haskell drafts one, E H Thomas the other, aiming to set weight and quality standards and sanitary distribution rules for Congress. Bakers, distributors, and Citizens' groups alerted.
Abe Jampulsky keeper of a soft drink fountain and general store at Four and a half street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest was fined $10 by Judge Mulloy in police court yesterday. The action launches a crusade by Pharmacy Inspector R A Sanders to stop selling drugs in violation of the district pharmacy laws. Jampulsky was convicted of selling an alleged headache remedy over the counter. Inspector Sanders states the practice is common and aims to stop it.
Wilk Be Coles celebrated with religious services as Georgetown University scholarships were awarded and 37 entered the novitiate. St Andrews hosts the action while four go to St Charles College in Maryland. Examinations begin, regional classes start tomorrow, mass at 9 is celebrated, and Notre Dame Academy and the parochial boys school report record attendance with 615 pupils.
Anacostia residents heard at last nights association meeting that $23 000 will be requested in the next budget to pave and improve Nichols Avenue and install an underground system. Maurice Otterbach reported on the flower garden attracting favorable comment while F L Hamshaw resigned as secretary with William J Latimer acting in his stead. election set for next meeting and new members James A Taylor William Webb and W H Ford were elected.
The Columbia Theater screens George Klein's photo drama Quo Vadis next Sunday afternoon with fifteen showings including a Saturday morning special. The Musicals The Man Who Owns Broadway at Poli's and The Red Heads at B F Keith's highlight next week's schedule with a varied lineup across multiple venues in Washington.
The excise board announces appointments of Roger Williams as clerk in the disbursing office and Waldo C. Hibbs as excise inspector, effective immediately. Williams, after 35 years in District service, succeeds Hibbs who has served sixteen years as secretary to commissioners. The board will hold its first hearing Monday on liquor licenses for women, with 35 applications on file amid a 468 retail and 16 wholesale total. police investigation into saloon practices ongoing for renewal applications.
The Bureau of Chemistry proposes canning eggs to steady prices. Eggs would be broken, canned, and frozen when cheap, then thawed for use by bakers and others when prices rise. Only perfect eggs would be canned and kept frozen until needed.
The State Corporation Commission ruled the principal office of the Washington Southern Railway is in Alexandria, not the county. The decision shifts about 1,000 dollars in annual taxes to the city, with city officials and county attorneys listed as participants. Also noted are court actions on creditor claims in Fields vs Bendheim and a Pompeiian Company capital increase from 500000 to 1000000 dollars, plus the death of Rev. Dr. James Grammer aged 74.
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