Naval policy speech urges four new battleships this session
The President argues the Hague result shows limits on armament talks and urges Congress to fund four additional battleships of the most advanced type. He warns rushing to fewer ships risks U S naval rank, notes arbitration treaties offer space but not halt dangers, and stresses peace through strength rather than conquest. He cites China and Africa as warning signs of military restraint.
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China
State Department
Africa
Aggressive War Speech Warns of International Tension
As chief executive and commander in chief of the navy, the speaker urges Congress to consider a vitally necessary measure to secure peace and welfare amid international complications. He warns that freedom of speech and action can provoke friction with foreign powers and that peace cannot rely on forbearance alone. He notes the danger of weak nations being oppressed and the limits of arbitration to halt grave wrongdoing.
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Congress
Republic
State Department
Four battle slips and the need for defense in policy
Roosevelt argues for enacting vital laws on defense and foreign policy. He cites Washington on goodwill toward nations, urges strong national defense, and warns against weakness provoking insults. He stresses readiness for war as a safeguard for peace and rising prospects.
Roosevelt To Outline Industrial Education Views
President Roosevelt will meet Eastern Manual Training Association members at the White House at 2 20 p m today and is expected to present views on practical education for daily life. The convention closes with a McKinley School reception. Round tables cover manual training and domestic science with speakers from multiple states.
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Roosevelt
White House
McKinley School
Frank C. Carpenter
Lfe
Secretary of Agriculture
Jams Fox
Philadelphia Vacant Lots Cultivation Association
Heys
Joseph C. Park
Odswego
WN. Y
Jd. A. Chamberlain
William J. de Caten
George E. Myers
R. Charles Bates
Port Deposit
Mary G. Davs
Boston
Irene B. McDermott
Allegany
Ada B. Wiliams
Cleveland
Wiliam C. A. Hammel
Greensboro
N. C
A. .E. Dodd
Trenton
N. J
Little Pupils Take Prizes in Miss Shreve School
Justice Gould awarded prizes at the closing performance of Leonora at the National Theater. Winners included Master Minor Ellie, Leona Callan, Gertrude Carpenter, and Estelle Murray. The three hour show drew a larger audience and featured songs by Adrienne Shreve, Fred Berens, and several young dancers and singers.
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Ashley M. Gould
Cora Shreve
Leonora
National Theater
Ellie
Leona
Gertrude Carpenter
Estelle Murray
Gould
Adrienne Shreve
Fred. Berens
Sherry's
Callan
Historic Rock Creek Park and War of 1812 notes
A report from the Historical Society recounts the Washington retreat of 1812 not due to cowardice but inexperience. It cites an officer and militia, mentions a planned larger army stand, and notes Clark’s claim about the Young mansion’s occupancy by a British commander, which was denied. Louis P. Shoemaker presented on Rock Creek Park’s historic points.
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Béziquet Hall
Washington
United States
Wr. Clark
Louis P. Shoemaker
Rock Creek Park
Policemen Wrangle Census Tales From Washington Homes
Police conducting the annual census report many ludicrous incidents while gathering occupant data. A response about Marcus the monkey and a palmist’s spiritualist distractions illustrate the humor and difficulties of tallying ages and color in the city.
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Washington
Taney
Roosevelt
Jemon
Connecticut Avenue
Marcus
Jolim
May
Margar
Washington Nailor Hurt In Street Buggy Accident
Washington Nailor aged sixty five of 14 O street northwest was injured yesterday afternoon when his buggy horse sparked a sudden swerve on Tennessee avenue and northeast. He was taken to Casualty Hospital then home with a bruised shoulder and facial injuries after the horse galloped three blocks more before being captured.
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Washington Nailor
O Street
Tennessee Avenue
Casualty Hospital
Wailer
Nailor
Mr. Nailor
Dairymen Favor Milk Bill Endorsed by Union Meet
About 150 dairymen and dealers from the District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia met at 1204 Pennsylvania avenue to unanimously indorse the milk bill introduced in Congress by Representative Carlin. John Thomas of Edna Maryland president of the Milk Dealers Association chaired as Carlin outlined the effort. Carlin said the measure grew from a conference among Pearce and Mudd of Maryland officers and the association and that he considered it just to all concerned.
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Carlin
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
Pennsylvania Avenue
John Thomas
Edna, Md
Milk Dealers ’Association
Carlis
Carin
Pearce and Mudd
Association
Bey Fising
Washington Chamber Backs Probation System for First Offenders
At its regular meeting in the Brentano Building, the Washington Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution urging Congress to pass the Sims Carter bill prohibiting race track gambling in the District of Columbia. It also backed probation for first offenders, a suspended sentence plan, and called for a permanent secretary and a school architect. The group planned a reception for Tulsa delegates and extended hosting plans to Virginia editors.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
Brentano
District of Columbia
Chamber
Allen D. Albert, Jr
Committee On
Congress
Colomthia
A. Lisner
Washington
IR. L. Siddons
Percival M. Brown
W Ton J. Lambert
Alan D. Albert
Mr. Albert
Albert
John Ll. Weaver
Chamber of Commerce
Board of
Nool
Tulsa
Okla
Editorial Association of
Virginia
McCreary Improves After Shooting By Heflin Brother
Thomas McCreary the New York horseman who was accidentally shot by Alabama Representative Heflin was reported last night to be slightly improved though suffering pneumonia Doctors J J Wharton L H Taylor and Wyatt F Heflin brothers of the congressman held a hospital consultation and said there has been a change in his condition making recovery prospects brighter
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Thomas McCreary
New York
Representative Heflin
Alabama
J. J. Wharton
L. H. Taylor
Wyatt F. Heflin
Heflin
Wharton
Ready for Primaries Smith Thompson Resigns as Secretary
The Democratic central committee of the District held a regular meeting at Eagles Club on Sixth and H streets. Smith Thompson Jr. resigned as secretary and from the Fourth district. William McK Clayton was elected secretary to fill the vacancy. Frank J Wissner and J D Gallaher were chosen as district committee members. terms for other resignations were noted while progress on primary rules and the May 19 primary and May 21 district convention was reported. A memorial for departed members was adopted and the adjournment followed.
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Democratic Central Committee
Eagles’ Club
Sixth
H Streets
J. Fred Kelley
Central Committee
Smith Thompson, Jr
William McK. Clayton
Frank J. Wissner
P. Callahen
Richard Ryan
Highteenth
Messis
Mattingly
Archer
Clayton
Scanlon
Campbell
Messrs. Moore
Keady
Purcell
Freeman
Prox
Roathe
Kelley
McQuade
Danach
Presbytery Ends Sessions With Several Elections
The Washington Presbytery adjourned after naming Rev. Robert A. Davidson and Rev. John Lee Alligon along with elders as delegates to the General Assembly. A new Arlington Heights church memorial was approved, officer elections were held, and licenses and ordinations were issued. Dr. Kelly announced 89 missionaries and 3,128 natives serving in fourteen nations.
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Robert A. Davidson
St. Paul's Church
John Lee Alligon
Gunton Temple Memorial Church
BH. V. Crittenden
Takoma Park Church
Lder Marshall T. Hyer
Eastern Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Washington
T. E. Davis
George Robinson
George Cummings
J. Cabell Williamson
O. Spicer
Spooner
Hackettstown
N. J
Sixth Presbyterian Church
J. I. Alison
Gunton-Temple
Juna
Syria
Tennis Hamlin
Church of the Covenant
Kelly
Save Girl Afire in Street After Lighter Fire
Six year old Ruth Drum was burned when a cigar lighter ignited her dress on G street near Third. Policemen Kelly and Sechriven, of the Sixth precinct, rushed to her aid and wrapped the girl’s clothing to smother the flames. She was taken to her parents’ Astoria home for medical care after fainting from the burns.
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Kelly and
Sechriven
Ruth Drum
G Street
Third
Third Street
Astoria
Ruth
Asheville
Icles
Uanta
isAtantic City
Saceata
Buffalo
NM. Y
Chicago
Cincinnati
Ohio
Sheyenna
Wyo
Davenport
Iowa
Denver
Colo
Dex Moines
Own
Galveston
Tex
Helongz
Mont
Indianapolis
Inn
Ar T
Jacksonville
Fla
Kenans City
Little Rock
Ark
uMia
Maranatto
Mid
Descen Metaphis
Tenn
New Orleans
New York
N. A
North Platte
Omaha
Nebr
Pittsburg
Portland
Salt Lake Cit
St. Louia
St. Paul
Minn
Springfeld
Vicksburg
Miss
Weather Bulletin From Washington Dated April Fourteenth
The Weather Bureau notes unsettled conditions across parts of the nation with low pressure in the Upper Lake and Central Valleys, rain in the Gulf and South Atlantic states, and cooler trends in the Northwest. Rain expected in the Midwest and Northeast by Wednesday, with warmer readings in the Lake region and Southwest. special river flood stages forecast for the Lower Mississippi and nearby rivers with rising levels in coming days.
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U. 8
Weather Bureau
Washington
Upper Lake Region
Vailers
West
Atlantic States
Gulf
South Atlantic
Tennessee
Ohio
Middle
Mienissippa
Missouri
Rocky Mountain
Middle Plateau
New England
Middle Atlantic States
South Dakota
Nebraska
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
European
Grand Banks
Memphis
Tenn
Helens
Ark
Arkansas City
Greenville
Misa
Vicksburg
Mies
New Orleans
Atchafalaya
Simmesport
Melville
Wheat Lakes
Lake Bepin
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at Academy staged by Thomas E Shea
Thomas E Shea presented Eugene Thomas adaptation of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at the Academy last night. Shea's strong performance heightened gloom across nine scenes while female cast members Charlotte Burkett Pearl Ford delivered refined work and Alice Endres and J E Gilbert provided notable character turns. The production used a striking green spot light on Hyde. The Bells will follow tomorrow night. Foraker invited to address Ohio Legislature on April 22 by unanimous vote with suspension of rules.
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Washington
Thomas E. Shea
Eugene Thomas
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Academy
Mr. Shea
Wommen
Charlotte Burkett
Margaret Carew
Pearl Ford
Susan
the Danvers
Alice Endres
Old Jane
Hyde
J. E. Gilbert
Abraham Poole
Dr. Jekyll
Shea
Louis Cardot
Foraker
Ohio
Columabus
General Assembly
Day
Joseph 3
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George Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Selz
Robert Berberich
Manual Training Association
Justice Gould
Dairymen
M'Creary
Smith Thompson
Presbytery
Washington Post
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Peter Grogan
Japan Art Co
G St. N. W
DR. Jekyll and MR. Hyde
Thomas
The
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Charles J. Brl
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Post
Pedro Domecq
Christian Xander
McCray
Nelson Refrigerator Co
F St. N.W
Henry Evans
F St. N. W
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
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