McLean Faces Reelect in DAR Election Amid Ballot Scandal
Mrs Donald McLean leads the Daughters of the American Revolution presidential race against Virginia’s Eleanor Washington Howard as ballots go missing and are redistributed amid disputes. McLean’s supporters stress her patriotism and leadership while the opposition recalls reformist aims. The congress votes by ballot as tensions mount over suspicious ballot distribution and potential manipulation.
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Donald McLean
The
Daughters of the American Revolute
McLean
Airs
Eleanor Washington
Howard
Virginia
Mevc
Continental Congress
Sesson
Win
Butty
Ballita
Eleanor Washington Howard
William & Little
Rochester
N. Y
Little
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New York
Colorado
Indiana
Walter Harvey Weed
Charles Lippett
McJean
Pennsylvania
Alexandra
E Patten
Elza Perry Leary
Seattle Wash
Howlara
Leary
Davis
J. Pembroke Thom
Maryland
Ellen ‘Spencer Munsey
Tawfant Ō Uta Wanataant
Congress
Daughters Hear Reports on Society Work Nationwide
The State Regents reports reveal progress and prosperity of the national society across the country at a Continental Congress session. A small delegate turnout came as dinners and receptions diverted attention. An entertaining musical program featured Fraulein Marie von Unscald Edith Pickering and Fraulein Eriking.
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Continental Congress
Mte
McLean
Fraulein Marie von Unscald
Daughters of the American Revolution Reports Progress
Virginia and Pennsylvania chapters show growing memberships and funding for historical prizes, relics exhibits, and a new public hall fund. Georgia and District chapters highlight state grants, anti child labor advocacy, and school attendance laws. Continentally, Kings Mountain memorial, Calhoun statue, and district prizes are planned. readers told reports will appear in American Monthly.
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Marie von Unachald
Martha Arnes
Virginia
Exposition
Pennsylvania
James E. Rounsaville
Georgia
Eliie
Continental Hall
Orgie
R. M. Bratton
South Carolina
Kings Mountain
Bratton
Alec
General Assembly
Statuary Hall
Washington
Jonn C. ‘Calhoun
Ellen Spenser ‘Massey
Massey
Magsey Gad
Teading
Robert Gardner
Oklahoma
Bradley
Oregon
Yocum
Seabrook Sliner
Texas
American Monthly Magazine
Noted Society Figures at Congress and Delegates
Miss Edith Pickering, descendant of Gen Robert Morris, attended the musicale and resides in Washington. Several pages honored hostesses with roses at the New Willard. Delegates from Delaware Vermont New York and Maine gathered, with Virginia endorsing Mrs McLean for president general. Major social events included receptions at the New Willard and Arlington, while fundraising for Continental Hall continued.
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Samuel Ammon
Pennsylvania
McLean
Donald McLean
Potsylvania
Ellen Spencer Mussay
Ditrict
Columbia
Charles 3. Deere
Ilinois
A. 4. Kendall
Maina
Charles H. Terry
New York
Wallace Delafield
Missavel
Balawin Day Sommen
West Virginia
Lindesy Patterson
North Carolina
Esther Frothingham Nobie
Elizabeth J. Pierce
District of Columbia
Mra
John Paul Teat
District of Columba
Ames. Draper
Mabel G. Swarmstedt
J. Rakin Gatsby
H. 8. Bowron
Helen N. Boynton
Keates
New Jersey
Ronsaville
George
Towles
Missouri
McLane
New Hampshire
J. Morgan Smith
Alabama
Robert Bratton
South Carolina
Bingham
Oregon
Egbert Jones
Mississippi
Gardner
Okla- Nomad
L. Bradford Prince
Oklahoma
Joseph N. McCormack
Kentucky
Henneberger
Virginia
Howard
Haten
Verplank
Crossman
Willis
Connecticut
Story
Cary
Indiana
Mra. Campbell
Colorado
New York State
Edith Pickering
Robert, Morris
Washington
Heumeaigt PH Church
Baltimore
Alexander
Ennis Patton
New Willard
Congress
Richmond
Mins Edith Dil
Mita
Alles D
Munger
Mim Helen Clarke
Charles S. Mackaye, Jr
Mia Flore Randolph Maven
Lolita Perlie
Mies
Altee H. DW
Dtise M. H
McTnoes
Hite
ML Hagnel
Mike Catherine H. McCormick
Mise Etta
Ellen ‘Thayer
Mins Molth Sperry
Mies Marie Loulue
Wadasworth
Harriet “Warrick Mahoo
Misa
Anna C."todd
Mise Violet Foster
Miex Baker
Mien Madgadolinson
FP. X. Millman
Mleg Eilen "Maclay
Samuel W. Jamison
Belme Alveady
Wisconsin
Matthew T. Scott
Alexander Enniss Patton
Attempted wreck of two Washington railway trains near Long Bridge
An alleged act to wreck two electric trains of the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway was uncovered near the north end of the new Long Bridge. A three inch nut was pried from switch frogs on both tracks, cracking wheel flanges and slowing a train to half speed. Detectives investigated with motive unclear, with police noting possible prank by intoxicated person or mischievous youths.
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Washington
Arlington Junction
Darntiom
Hayden
Railway
Burlingame and Weeddy
Central Office
Mumford
Lawrence
Mariner
Awiteh
Jthts
Elty
Che Muts
Train wreckers thwarted near Gwynedd station
Special to The Washington Post reports two men attempted to wreck a Reading Railway express near Gwynedd and Penllyn stations. Engineer Joseph McDermott spotted them about 200 feet ahead, they fled into woods leaving dynamite sticks and track tools behind. Detectives pursue leads.
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Washington Pot
Philadelphia
Reading
iGwyned
Gwyned
Penllyn
Joseph Mc'Dermott
Shetwoods
Three Boys Found Drunk After Potomac Falls Incident
Three boys aged 13, 14, and 15 were found intoxicated near the Potomac Falls at Twenty first and B streets by Patrolman Strobel. They carried empty pint whiskey bottles, were taken to Third precinct and Emergency Hospital, later returned home or held for Powers case details. Powers, a telegraph company messenger, allegedly arranged the purchase of three pints of whiskey for them.
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Potomac Falls
Strobel
Rett and Davis
Powers
Young Powers
Man Dies After Auto Crash In Northwest District
William Collins a 35 year old Black man from 348 N street northwest died at his home from internal injuries after being struck by an automobile owned by Dr A Zi Stavely of 1714 M street northwest and driven by Jesoine Batley. Batley was arrested for driving without a license and held for coroner action as police investigate.
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William Collins
A. Zi
Stavely
M_ street
Jesoine ‘Baile
Uis
S. J. Juétt
Fourteenth Street
Batley
Dea
Collis
Steetenhouse
Nevitt
Hughlett
Weather Summary and Local Notices for Washington Area
The draft reports showers and thunderstorms in the Gulf Staten and Teqnemee valleys with rain elsewhere. Northern states see little temperature change with abnormally low readings. unsettled, showery weather expected in the South and Ohio Valley. Winds along Atlantic coasts varied to fresh. Gulf coast breezes fresh to south. Temperatures midnight 40, 2 am 36, 6 pm 28, noon 47, 2 pm 56. River bulletin notes Shenandoah cloudy and Potomac conditions. Pocahontas Memorial Association meets at Ebbitt House at 3:30 pm.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Gulf Staten and Teqnemee
Ohio
Middle
Mtasiestoni
Feflen
South Dakota
Nebraska
Java
Ohio Valley
Wagland
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Grand Banks
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Tennis Namiin
Meeu
Hanlin
Wrony
Mre
Eleanor
Nice
Genalantion
I. K. Eppley
Lfes
Joseph A. Gilfcen
Minnesota
Catherine Bixlow
Columbus
Virginia Miller
Megistrar
Louise B.,r. Fisher
Miex
Susan R. Hetzel
Calumabia
Cherus R. Brown
Historia Genemni
Miep
Afinaia Mickley
Miar "Aline ‘Soldmans
District ‘of Columbia
Onald McLean
Alfred A. Rendall
Portland
Kendall
National Organization
McLein
Usu
Old Dominion
Charles Terry
York
Terry
Mre. M
Society
Colimbia
D. A. Te
Donald M'Lean
Hood
New -York State
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Roberts
Clayton
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Tegent
Vermont
Julius C. Hg
Peneal
J. Mulcare
W. Cox
W.O. Shannon
Whitlount
Shannon
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Chicago
Arlington
Alice Ewing Walker
Lucy Clar Atkinston
Richmond,Va
Merritt Hughes Gray
Elizabeth Benton
Repreenthex
Maine
Elizabeth Wadaworth Chapiter
Marian Longfellow O'Donoghue
Boston
O'Donoghue
Elizabeth Wadsworth
Wom
National Socre
Daughters of the American” Revolution
Daughters of Founders and Patriots
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Order of
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Washington Post
Ofalsek
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Alexandria
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Budge
Batiste
sHienrietta
Charlies, &c
India
Drc -Ehalce
Lansburgh & Bro
7Th St
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Auto
Dr. Bravery
Trentide
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Pocahontas’ Memorial
Ebbitt House
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Fell
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Mask
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Los
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Helena
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Marquette
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Nis
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Paul
Minn
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Miss
Peter Grogan
Waukesha Water
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Trust Department
American Security ‘and Trust Company
Charles J. Belt
Wm. A. McKenney
Ward Thoron
Alfred B. Leet
Fifteenth and
Pennnsylvania Ave
Columbia Graphophone
Columbia’ Phonograph Company
F Street
Nelson Refrigerator Co
F St. N. W
D. A. R. Editions
E. Hebbard
Ninth Street
Christian Xander
7Th St. Solar Hotel
Wilson & Mayers
Se-Neay
Hubbard Heating.Co
Offces
F St
Belmont Dairy Go
Cravenette
Goodyear Raincoat Co
Ata
Keeley Institute
North Capital
Etrest
Wesh
Marvin
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