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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1915

Page

9

White Ribbon Day plan eyed to press nationwide prohibition

A plan called White Ribbon Day would mobilize delegations from every congressional district to pressure Senators and Representatives for a nationwide liquor ban. The movement aims to overwhelm lawmakers with votes in favor of eliminating alcohol from U S commerce, with events tied to a future congressional session.

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Attacks School Methods Prompt Secular League Action

A Washington secular league meeting at Pythian Temple debated removing religious teaching from public schools. Julian Perce argued theologian training corrupts pupils with superstition and supported taxing church property. Prof PaMflow blamed Russia’s associate system for regional ills and a pro German speaker followed.

Actioy Forrea Washington Pythian Temple Hoa Julian Perce League PaMflow Hussia Riewa

Exposing the English Haven of German Submarines Fraud

The Sketch article argues that a photograph claimed to reveal German submarine bases off Lands End and the Clyde is a fake. It notes ferries, patrols, and fuel depots, discusses submarine ranges up to 4,000 miles, and questions credible depots in British waters.

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Queen Elena fears amputation from old Messina injury

Special to the Washington Post from Los Angeles reports Queen Elena’s injured right arm, long thought healed after the Messina earthquake, has developed a malignant growth. Physicians fear the limb may have to be amputated. The claim cites private letters from the queen to her royal protégée Miss Irma Guthrie Wright, noting the 9 year old bruise and recent childbirth as context.

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Delegates Named for Pan American Conference in Washington

Secretary McAdoo announces a long list of delegates from Brazil Bolivia Venezuela Dominican Republic Uruguay Peru Colombia Panama Guatemala Honduras Ecuador Cuba and Paraguay for the Pan American financial conference to start March 24 in Washington. Argentina has dispatched delegates already en route to New York.

McAdoo Washington Amare Cavalcanti Supreme Court of Brazil Bolivia Ignacio Calderon Adolfo Ballllan New York Venexuela Pedro Rafael Rincones Dominican Republic Francisco J Peynado Enrique Jimenez Central and South America United States Argentina Samuel Hale Pearson Richard C Aldao Willamit John Eli Zimmerman Uru- Zuet Pedro Conto Gabriel Terra Peru Janac Alseamora Eduardo Higginson Colombia Santiago Perez Triana Roberto Sucizar Salvador Alfonso Quinones Jose Suay Roberto Aguilar Icaragua Pedro Rafael Cuadra Frederick Albert Straus Panama Aristides Arjona Ramon F Acevedo Ramon Arias

Panama Seeks 2 Million Deficit Bridge by Duty Hikes

Panama faces a treasury shortfall of about 2 million as revenues fall and expenditures rise. Lack of U.S. approval to raise import duties as planned hinders funds, prompting leaders to push strict economy and retrenchment across government, including police cuts.

Panama Panamas United States Republic National Treasury

D A R Contest renews aims as opening day nears

Leaders from both sides express confidence as the D A R campaign heats up in Washington. Mia Guernsey and Mia Javaragey outline platforms including one term of three years, elimination of party lines, simplified officer control, mileage limits, regular board meetings, an appeals committee, magazine reestablishment, and a fair deal for every Daughter, while the Coast District of Columbia delegation pledge splits shape the vote.

Mia Guernsey Willard Kansay Mre Guernsey Congress Star

Christian Morality Centerpiece of DAR Sermon in Washington

Dr Randolph McKim urged the Daughters of the American Revolution to Christianize America through public schools in a sermon at St Albans during the DAR congress. He warned the nation’s future hinges on how children are taught Christian morals and proposed agreed Bible passages for school use while calling for broader religious education without offending any faith.

Daughters of the American Revolution America Randolph McKim Church of the Epiphany Daughters of the American Revolution Congress Peace Cross Washington St Alban's McKim Margaret Wilson Wiite House Herbert Smith Forest Service Congress John | Paul Jones Committee On International Peace Arbitration John Temple Graves Wiss Mabel T Boardman James Morris

Roosevelt Barnes Suit Case In Albany Political Ties

Stage setting in the Roosevelt Barnes suit with assertions of collusion between Barnes and Charles F Murphy. The Albany Unicoit League and publishing contracts in Albany are discussed, alleging Republican dues fund party work. Barnes arrives on a train with Roosevelt. Barnes aligns with his attorney after a tense exchange.

Mr Barnes Charles F Murphy Albany Barnes Albany Unicolt League Roosevelt Col Roosevelt Wr Barnes Attorness Horace S. Wilkinson Syracuse William M Living Toda Hoomevelt

Spanish War Men's Dinner Honors Veterans and Leaders

The Westhington Commandery Loyal and Military Order of the Spanish American War held its annual dinner at the Simyard Saye Club Serards. Guests included national commander in chief Charles W. Newton and Senator George H Chamberlain. Congressman and military officers attended as officers were elected for the coming year.

Westhington Commandery The Loyal and Simyard Saye Club Charles W. Newton Hartford George H Chamberlain Oregon John J. Clem Chanpert Ridley McLaint Charles JT Lanham James Lb Witmeth Treasury P Lamberton B Wheatton H D Simms C M T Forreat Golden J H Mittendorff Row Wongstreet S H Jacobs M L Turner Anthony Holmead Newton Maine Champerlain Francis B Wheaton US Ice Charles 4 McAllister S Coast Guard Robert L Longstreet Tc 64 Ralph AH Chappell Charles M Forrest Naxal Benjamin P Lamberton U S N George F Dudiev U S. Council John L Clem Downs Wilson Richard D Simms Frederich S Hodgson Anthon Hoelmead H Mittendorf John E Reeside U S Sidney R Jicobs Charles T Schweigler John IL Clem

Furs On Boardwalk Must Be White For Summer

Nearly 150000 visitors flocked to the Atlantic City Boardwalk after Easter to display spring fashions. White summer furs topped outfits, including a white fox neckpiece and champagne tinted back-laced boots. Novel accessories included a narrow black ribbon tied around the wrist, looped over the hand to secure sleeve cuffs.

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Band Concert at the Soldiers Home Band Stand

This afternoon at four o'clock the United States Soldiers Home Band led by John M Zimmennaxa performs a program includes marches overtures waltzes and popular songs with pieces by Bagley Mendelssohn Snyder and others at the band stand.

United States Soldiers Home Band John M Zimmennaxa Mendelssohn Simhella von Hloa Heck Henry Hita Waterson Berlin Snyder Schulz Snyder Chinatown

Prof E W Morse Dies Former Harvard Professor

Elisha Wilson Morse former professor of natural history at the Bussey Institute Harvard University and a Harvard graduate died yesterday morning at 128 Willard Street from pneumonia. Morse was well known to scientific circles both here and abroad and served in numerous biological and social science organizations. In recent years he worked as a specialist in the Department of Agriculture and authored several monographs. He contributed regularly to standard encyclopedias and yearbooks.

Elisha Wilson Morse Bussey Institution Harvard University H Harvard Lai Willard Street Morse Department of Agriculture

Hugh Caperton Dead in Baltimore After Illness

Hugh Caperton longtime Washington resident died yesterday morning in Baltimore after arteriosclerosis. Born in Georgetown in 1859 he moved to Baltimore 25 years ago to work in real estate and later retired. Survived by wife since 1903 funeral at Baltimore residence with burial at Hely Read Cemetery in Milford District. Dr George W Marshall former Delaware insurance commissioner and Republican figure died at home tonight from complications of disease.

Hugh Caperton Washington Baltimore Mr Caperton Georgetown Hita Buchanan Caperton Hely Read Milford Det George W Marshall Delaware

Pennsylvania Delegation Sidelights at Ebbitt Meeting

The Pennsylvania delegation met at the Ebbitt after noon with several Keystone State delegates arriving late. State regent Emma L Crowell, in the city for days, welcomed the speakers including Mrs L L Hunter Mrs Orin Siggins and Mrs Henry Rusazell.

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Resinol claims to heal eczema and skin irritations

An ad-style passage promises relief from eczema with Resinol first aid and Resinol Soap. It touts quick itching relief and complete healing in many cases, urging readers to request a trial from the Resinol department in Baltimore. It also notes irritant alkali in many soaps and claims Resinol Soap contains no free alkali with added Resinol medication for soothing, healing skin and improving complexion.

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