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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1916

Page

9

Coast and Geodetic Survey Marks Centennial Banquet

A Willard Hall banquet honored the United States coast and geodetic survey with speeches by Secretary Wilson, Secretary Redfield, Dr Paul Ritter, and others. President Wilson lauded the survey as essential to science and national progress, noting enduring international scholarly ties with Switzerland. The event honored past superintendents and celebrated the survey's long contribution to mapping and exploration, with remarks on future challenges in air and space era.

Ibviss Br Flassler Thomas Jefferson Hevicn Tamivartt Preaidene Wilson Ordits Hineaxandated Preakdent Lester Tanase Wilson United States C. G. Abbott Franklin L. Adama John W. Adams W. C. Adamson Charles S. Albert J. W. Alexander J. Warren Alford H.C. Allen H. G. Avers Decatur Axtell Rene Bache Harlow Bacon Charles W. Baker A. L. Baldwin E. C. Bernard D. P. Barnette Louis A. Bauer J. B. Baylor Alexander G. Bell J. FE. Benedict Ira EH. Bennett Jacob Berman Louis Berman Clifford K. Berryman H. P. Bertholf Morris Bain CG. J. Blanchard William P. Borland Ward T. Bow William Bowie Andrew Braid Edward A. Brand ilHam Brigham Alfred H. Brooks John 8. Conway William H. Dall A. P. Davia Frank F. Davia George R. Davia Arthur L. Day Charles H. Deetz R. B. Derickgon A. J. Donion N. E. Dorsey HE. M. Douglas Arthur Duvale Charles R. Duvall William C. Edes W. 8. Eickelberger Arthur J. Ela Edmund P. Bilis Thomas Ewing C. C. Bnnia Herbert S. Fairbank Walter B. Fairfield Robert L. Faris Laula A. Fischer J. J. Fitzgerald J. A. Flamer John A. Fleming George L. Flower C. A. Ford Capt. Stehman Forney Owen EB. French Glen J. Garner Henry S. Gamble Gannett Thomas G. Gerdins A. L. Giacomini J. J. Gilbert Gov. Gillett Albert T. Goldbeck James H. Gore Herbert C. Graves Henry 8. Graves Cary Grayson H. B. Grasory James M. Griffin Gilbert H. Gr Switzerland Edgar V. Moffatt Frank W. Mendell H. F. Moore J.ampton Moore Charles H. Moorefield Lee Morrison Charles A. Mourhess Mr. Murphy John Edwin Nevin H. K E. Olson Lee S. Overman Frederick D. Owen H.H. Pagenhart W. E. Parker Thomas B. Purves George R. Putnam Richard Rathbun L. P. Raynor C. Howard Reeder Capt J. J. Reynolds Walter F. Reynolds Thomas Riggs, Jr Homer P. Ritter Joseph T. Robinson Joseph F. Rose Raymond L. Ross Franklin D. Roosevalt George N. Saegmuller William Sanger Willard Saulsbury Seaton Schroeder Paul Schureman Hugh Ll. Scott Commerce Secretary of the Navy Swagar Sherley Louis P. Shoemaker Francis M. Shore FB. T.siems C. H. Sinclair Arthur J. Sinnott John B. Smallwood Frank Smith George Otis Smith George W. Smith Glen §. Smith Hugh M Smith A. Grant Smith Reed Smoot L. M. Snowden Edgar C. Snyder Max Stainberg Edward J. Stellwagen Harrison Stidham S&s. W. Stratton H. C. Strong Superintendent Coast and Geodetic Survey Frank Sutton W. F. G. Swann Mr. Swem Thomas H. Taliafer Frank W. Warren Theo Wasserbach P. A. Welker Edwin F. Wendt William H. White David White W. R. Whitman J. A. Widmer M. W. Wines Carlisle Winslow Representative S. KE. Winslow George Otis Winston Isaac Winston Fred A. Woodla Elliott Woods Wardemann EH. Wyvill Fredericka Young EB. Lester Jones Coast and Geodetter Survey National Museum Richard Wainwright United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Otto Hilgard Tittman National Geographic Society Chanics Columbia University J Mehly United States Coast Bureay Admiral Wainwright Ita Otto Tittman

Dignity Shaken in British Divorce Court by Mrs Ida Wynne French

Mrs Ida Wynne French testified in the British divorce case against Capt Hugh R French admitting affectionate terms and kisses with Frank M Andrews but denying love affairs. She said actions after the divorce showed no impropriety and listed social connections including her American consul father. The scene drew laughter and some spectators left as the trial proceeded.

Dignity of Ida Wynne London Ida Wynne French America Hugh R. French Frank M. Andrews Andrews France Sho

Art Treasures From Europe Aboard Prometheus En Route

In the Brooklyn navy yard the cargo of the Prometheus includes France and Italy exhibits for San Francisco Panama-Pacific fair. Crates are marked Return to France or Italy. Officials weigh neutrality and possible return options as the ship prepares to depart with priceless paintings statuary and tapestries in hold.

Washington Post New York United States Brooklyn Navy Yard Metropolitan Museum Coller Navy Yard Usher Cal Ler France Italy San Francisco Prometheus Europe

Delegates Bill Discussion Advances in Subcommittee

A Senate District subcommittee spent more time on the Poindexter delegate bill but did not reach firm conclusions. Chairman Pomerene hopes to report the measure to the full committee next week. The proposal, over 60 pages, is being reviewed section by section and no action has yet been taken on the Chamberlain constitutional amendment granting District residents voting rights in federal elections.

Senate District Committee Poindexter Pomerene Senate

Unionizing Lunchrooms Workers Plan District Meeting

A mass meeting of hotel and lunchroom bakery workers in the District of Columbia is scheduled for Saturday at 9 o clock at 610 G Street Northwest. The Bakers Union No 118 sponsors the event led by John G Schmidt and William Kiehle to organize all nonunion workers in Washington's hotels and lunchrooms, aiming to protect union rights against nonunion labor.

District of Columbia G Street Northwest Bakers’ Union John G. Schmidt William Kiehle Washington Schmidt

Demand for New Dictionary Draws Prolific Demand in City

Readers flock to Kanns & Sons for the New University Dictionary offered at nominal cost. The heavy distribution within a short period signals a growing trend toward becoming an intellectual center. Editors, among America’s top lexicographers, crafted a compact, authoritative volume for home school and office use. The dictionary aims to aid youths starting in life and professionals needing precise terms for commerce and law.

Thug At & Kann, Sons & Co Universities America

Union Fights Recognized Status as Washington Virginia Strike Deepens

Washington Virginia trainmen face a renewed strike after a disputed union recognition bid. Notices from Washington Railway and Electric Company deny recognition of Local 689 and label circulated agreement as unwarranted. About 60 workers across five lines struck following a claimed lockout. Old Dominion line also drawn into the dispute with identical demands including arbitration, wage increases, and paid time off.

Washington-Virginia Old Dominion Line Washington Railway and Electric Company Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employer of America Clarence P. King King Rezin Orr A. F. of L Isader Washington-Virginia Company Ballston Virginia American Federation of Labor Division 694 Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America Aitcs Old Dominion PW. Hyland R. P. Shepherd W. W. Smith W. Lee P. G. Farr Washington and Old Dominion Railway Company L. A. Sterna Balaton

Universal Transfers urged to merge local traction system

Representatives of the Federation of Citizens' Associations urged the public utilities commission to order universal transfers as the quickest path to a merger. William McK. Clayton led the petitioners, with D. F. Edwards and Evan H. Tucker. Clayton pressed for immediate enforcement of the universal transfers law and opposed waiting for valuations.

Federation of Citizens’ Associations Public Utilities Commission William McK. Clayton D. 4. Edwards Evan H. Tucker Clayton Néta

Inquiry into Lobbying over Water Power and Nitrate Plant

Representative Madden introduced a House resolution urging a full congressional inquiry into alleged lobbyist activity by the du Pont Powder Company and the Alabama Power Company. The measure cites Charles E Landis Hugh I Cooper and names Frank L Washburn J W Worthington among those backing opposing projects and notes bond flotation by the du Pont firm. It asks the judiciary committee to hear witnesses and report findings.

du Pont Powder Company Alabama Power Company Madden Ilinola House Underwood Alabama du Pont Company Alabama Company Charles E. Landis Hugh I. Cooper du Pont Project Frank L. Washburn American Cyanamild Company J. W. Worthington American Cyanide Company Muscle Shoals Judiciary Committee Congress

Celebrated soprano Miss Fay debuts in Washington

Miss Maud Fay, California soprano now with Metropolitan Opera, sang at the National Theater before a Washington audience. Critics noted her regal presence and German-school technique, praising mechanics but citing a lack of inspiration while highlighting her personal magnetism and strong voice. Accompanist Mrs. George Evans assisted competently.

Washington Society Miss Fay Haendel Strauss Brahms Masainet

Rivers Fund for South Harbors Upgrade Passes House

The rivers and harbors bill includes eighty thousand dollars for Charleston harbor improvement, with seventy thousand to deepen the channel to the sea and ten thousand for Ash Jey River, plus a million for the Norfolk Beaufort inland waterway project. Representative Frear of Wisconsin opposed it, and action paused as the House adjourned.

Charleston Harbor Frear Wisconsin Sesalon

Army and Navy News Officers’ Move and Assignments

Col J Walker Benet visits Mobile on ordnance business. Second Lt Paul Ferron, Coast Artillery, returns from duty to Honolulu for assignment to Oahu defenses. Capt Charles D Winn granted two months leave. Lt Edward L Kelly leave revoked and reassigned to West Point. Col William D Beach joins board of officers. Lt Albert W Waldron to Third Field Artillery with June 12 rank from February 2.

J. Walker Benet Ordnance Department Wall Mobile Ala Paul EL. Ferron Coast Artillery Corps Honolulu Hawaii Oahu United States Charles D. Winn Edward L. Kelly Coast Bentery Corps San Francisco Cal Weat Point Wilbhr Fe, Wilder Fifth Cavalry Albert W. Waldron Fourth Field Artillery Third Field Artillery

Naval Orders Move Officers To New Posts

Lieut Comdr F B McCRARY detached at Gallaudet Norwich Conn to Pensacola Fla. Lieut junior grade V C GRIFIPIN detached South Carolina to North Carolina. Lieut junior grade G D MIURRAY detached duty Boston to Gallaudet Norwich. Lieut junior grade ER G HAXTON to temporary duty Bureau of Navigation. Ensign W MASEK detached New Jersey to North Carolina. Ensign L J BABBITT detached New Jersey to North Carolina. Ensign C T HULL detached Arkansas to North Carolina. B A Burg PB HAYMIES to Ohio. Assistant Paymaster W D ALEXANDER resignation accepted effective April 5. Boatswain JAMES REILLY to Colorado. Chief Gunner HANS JOHNSEN detached Missouri to naval hospital Philadelphia. Chief Carpenter J T 8 MILLWE to navy yard Norfolk Va. Carpenter L T HERRMANN detached Navy Yard Norfolk to Louisiana May 1. Pay Clerk J H UNDERWOOD resignation accepted May 1. Acting Pay Clerk A C BRIDGES to Paducal.

F. BR McCrary Gallaudet Company Norwich Bureau of Navigation Navy Department William Masek New Jersey North Carolina C. T. Hull Arkansas B. A. Burg J. PB. Haymies Ohio W. D. Alexander James Reilly Colorado Hans Johnsen Missouri Naval Hospital Phiadelphia J. T Millwe Navy Yard Norfolk L. T. Herrmann Louisiana J. H. Underwood A. C. Bridges Paducal

Naval ship movements and yard statuses list

Sailed from Guantanamo for Port au Prince and from Salina Cruz for Acapulco. Vessels in transit include Mohawk, Perry, Rocket, South Dakota and Whipple with various destinations. Arrivals noted at Cramp shipyard, Salina Cruz, New London, San Pedro, Vera Cruz, Whitestone Landing and Tiburon. Several ships ordered to Norfolk or Boston and several orders revoked. Princeton placed out of commission at Puget Sound yard.

Farragut San Pedro Jupiter Vera Crag McCall Whitestone Landing Nenshaw Tiburon Nero la Pag Raleigh Cortato Nates Sacramento Portsmouth N. H Prometheus New York Boston Norfolk Uneas Charleston Key West Monaghan Norfolk Yard Panther Princeton Cavy Yard Puget Sound Wash

Coast Defense Bill Upheld With Wide Authority

The House backed the War Department plan for a major fortification bill to modernize coast defenses. The measure allocates about 100 million dollars for four annual installments, adding 16 inch mortar batteries and 12 inch rifles, with sites at Cape Henry, Rockaway Beach, San Francisco and San Pedro. It also provides for 4 inch railroad guns and radio torpedo control units.

New York Boston San Francisco War Department John Hays Hammond, Jr Board of Army and Navy Cape Henry Rockaway Beach N. Y San Pedro Cal

Washington society boxes sold for National Capital Horse Show

The National Capital Horse Show from May 6 to 10 will be well represented as 60 boxes are nearly sold out with only 40 remaining. Notable subscribers include President Wilson officers at Washington barracks and Fort Myer along with many prominent figures such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Larz Anderson, and Admiral Brownson. The manager says entry lists close April 38 and last year saw about 1,000 entries, likely to be surpassed this year. Equestrian preparations are underway with horses stabled at Eighteenth and D streets NW for jumping events.

Washington Society Aj Mty President Wilson Washington Barracks Fort Myer W. M. Ritter Joseph Leiter William Dupont William Hitt William Wallace, Jr W. Draper D A. Upaon James A. Buchanan Urd Preston T. T Mann Charles B. Woot Larz Anderson Col R .W. Thompson E. B. McLean Wiliam P. Eno Admiral Brownson Admiral Clover William Uittauer I. C. Wetherll Franklin D. Roosevelt Thomas Sweeney Nash A D. Addison Alexander Legare Harry Wardman W. A. Lieber William Mitchell Charles G. Treat James Parmales Richard Townsend P. G Gerry M. C. Hazen Hugh 5S Legare J. Maury Dove J. B. Bayne H. T. Newcomb E. Lee Jones Emory Henry May Hazen D Streets

Resinol Soap Promises Gentle Skin Cleansing and Shine

Improves your skin while cleansing it. Resinol Soap cleanses and helps protect the skin and scalp. For troubled skin, apply Resinol Ointment before washing. Sold by all druggists.

Federal Employes Union Begins Officers Election Reminders

Every member should vote in the officers election now under way polls open day and night at 206 Ouray Building until Friday evening April 7 1916 at 7 pm then at the National Rifles Armory until midnight mail ballots available phone Main 3874 meeting Friday night to adopt constitution

Ouray Building National Rifles Armory

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