Boy 12 Undergoes Tonsil Adenoid Surgery at Georgetown
12 year old George Verasso of 114 Quincy Street woke from anesthesia at Georgetown University Hospital relieved after surgeons removed his tonsils and adenoids. Judge Dehney had ordered juvenile commitment. parents consented to the operation hoping improved behavior and schooling. The boy remains under observation as he recovers in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Verasso
Georgetown University Hospital
Hildren
Tony Verasso
Quincy Street
Dehney
Aml Whey
Ted
Incorrigible Boy Seeks New Start After Surgery
A judge hears a case where a father complains his son is incorrigible and often away from home. Doctors predict the Utth fellow will recover and become an apt pupil, with plans to send him to school he has long shunned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLacy
Utth
George Reed Dies in Clifton Springs Sanatorium
Washington automobile man George Reed founder of Central Garage on New York Avenue died of heart inflammation at Clifton Springs sanitarium after a long illness. He leaves a son George Reed Jr. and siblings Minnie Reed of Baltimore William Reed of Washington and John Reed of Chicago. Funeral plans expect transfer to Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reed
Washington
New York Avenue
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
Clifton Springs
Mr. Reed
William Elidus Reed
Minnie J. Reed
Baltimore
May Hang Prisoners Two Now Sentenced to Die
Two inmates Mattie B. Lomax and Arthur Johnson face execution in November as questions swirl over new DC law transferring warden powers to a new superintendent of the combined Washington Asylum and jail. The old jail site and timing of the death penalty raise questions about where and how the sentences will be carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warden
Mattie E. Lomax
Arthur Johnson
Zinkhan
Washington
Corporation Counsel's
District of Columbia
Washington Asylum and
Washington Asylum
Mattie B. Tomax
Oyster to remain? Chamber leaders weigh re election
Rumors circulate that Capt James F Oyster may not seek another term as Chamber of Commerce president after this term. He also heads the board of education and told a local gathering he hopes to retire, though supporters say his administration has been highly successful and he should be persuaded to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Oyster
Chamber of Commerce
Capt. Oyster
Board of Education
Must Pay Head Tax On Bermuda Travelers
Commissioner Keefe rejected Bermuda-Atlantic Steamship Company protests and announced the 4 head tax remains in effect for alien Bermuda travelers returning to the United States. He noted the law exempts Canada Mexico and other regions and that no change can be made without congressional action. Keefe had recommended waiving the head tax for Bermuda citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
United States
America
Bermuda-Atlantic Steamship Company
Keefe
Steamship Company
Sane
W Keefe
Canada
Mexico
Congress
Nermuda
Exercises at Washington Playgrounds Plan October Field Day
Directors of the Washington Playgrounds Association meet to schedule a series of field day exercises starting October 14. Activities include volleyball and running events for boys and tennis, croquet, and basketball for girls, with prizes for winners. Attending were E. B. Martin, Florence Kent, Elia Whitcomb, Agnes W. Stewart, Frank Wood, Caroline Stewart, Ruth Watson, and Helena M. O’Connell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Playgrounds Association
Martin
Florence Kent
Mount Pleasant
Elia Whitcrmb
Rosedale
Agnes WW. Stewart
Georgetown
Frank Wood
Caroline Stewart
Garfield
Ruth Watson
Tlouse
Helena M. O'Connell
Gallinger
Address Before Normal School by Education Commissioner
Dr Philander P. Claxton, United States commissioner of education, will address the girls of Normal School No. 1 Friday at 2 o'clock. He plans to speak on pedagogy and the role of teachers. Superintendent William M. Davidson reports strong confidence about smooth sailing this year with the Pittsburgh scholastic fraternities. he also notes no date yet set for Roscoe Coniding Bruce’s report on the colored schools in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philander P. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
William M. Davidson
iPgh
Tu Davidson
Roscoe Coniding Bruce
City Endnotes Massive Budget Request for 1913
City officials project district revenues of 12.3 million by June 30 1913 from assessor auditor and tax collector estimates up 157 190 over current figures. The districtwide appropriation for the year is expected to run slightly above last year’s 11 841 40 with a projected request around 12 200 001. The board aims to finalize the estimates today or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar
Warrants Issued for Two More Unclean Grocers
Sanitary officials in police court secured warrants for two additional grocers accused of violating the sanitary law. This brings the total warrants issued by the health department over the past three weeks to 61. Hurlbert Young, who leads the service, returned from vacation yesterday and resumed the crusade against the unclean grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Berhalf
Tr Hurlbert Young
New Monkey Supply For Hygienic Laboratory Purchases
A fresh stock of monkeys will be purchased today for the hygienic laboratory at Twenty Fifth and TE streets NW. Monkeys are used in varus tests and inoculated with diseases common to mankind. Several from a prior supply died of measles and one bled to death after a velum opened to admit human blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hygienic Laboratory
Fire Chief Seeks Motor Fire Engines for District
Chief Engineer Wagner returned from the International Association of Fire Engineers convention in Milwaukee. He inspected seven motor driven machines, the largest a 200 horsepower Knox over ten tons built for New York City. The District owns one piece and plans to acquire more when the new firehouse at Petworth opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Fire Department
International Association of Fire
Milwaukee
Knox
New York City
Pew
Pet~worth
Preparations for Fall Weddings Consult Gude for decorations
Preparations for fall weddings advised with Gude for choicest slowe and artistic decorations. The page lists city amusements, vaudeville acts, lantern shows, and entertainment venues with showtimes, including Folies Bergere, The Ster and Garter Show, Moulin Rouge, Jones Carnival Attractions, and local eateries and suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gude
Columbie
Folies Bergere
Chare
Amelia Bingham
Polite Vauderulie
Des Ile
Teo Orphans
Academy
the Tabor
Ster and Garter
Lyceum
Kentive Balfe and associates in regional briefing
Kentive Balfe and partners Glegnu Balfe Kidder Conrad Straues Zimmermasy are listed in a compact regional notice with names appearing in a courtroom or corporate roster. The fragment hints at a collective action or filing involving multiple individuals across local entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentive Balfe
Glegnu
Balfe
Kidder
Conrad Straues Zimmermasy
China Closets and Furniture Sale Promises Big Savings
A local furniture advertisement touts china closets and dining room sets with prices ranging from $1.69 to $10.00 and 25 to 40 percent discounts. It highlights dining tables, bedroom and parlor furniture, brass beds, and a rug and carpet sale with ready delivery or order holds.
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Saks & Company
Pa. Ave
7Th St
Bad Boy
Sample
7Th St. N. W
Pake
Taylor At
D. D. Thompson & CO
St. N. W
Tka
He Hacey Ist Tute
Korth Vutreet
Washington D.C
Ana Nowhere
Islambia
Dudd & Detweiler, Inc
Association
P. P. Claxton
Rachd M. Sutton
Beulah B. Broome
Nurgen
H Hospital
Albert Burek
Lelia Bailley
Berkeley
C. E. Harrison
William Shelton
Cook
H. Williams
Newton Hare
Soldiers’ Home
City Bulleting
Tel
Arlington Hotting Co
J. T. Crowley
MD. Quick
Sth
Kodaka
Columbia Photo Supply Co
N.Y. Ave
Electric Webster
United States Soldiers
Rochelle
Dauring
Reque Rag Oddity
Ger
Pennsylvania
Jlocke
Hocke
Bueia
China
China Coset
Tawete
E. Pougera
Sree
Andrews
Garalina Iinet
A. P. Andrews
the Sunday Post
THE
Washington Post
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St. Nw
Manhattan
Manhattan Laundry Co
Fla. Ave
Tith Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bulletin
New York
Hudson & Manhattan Railroad
Manhattan Transfer
Newark
Hudson Terminal
Church and Cortlandt Streets
Financial and Business District
Pennsylvania Station
Broadway
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
Prince Albert
Coke
Washington Gas Light CO
Tenth Street
N. W
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
C. A. Mad
Dima
n&Co
Boston Sample Shoe Parlor, Inc
Jenifer
Ste. NW
Knock Furniture Co
Newepa
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