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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1915

Page

2

Assault on two girls in woods near Massachusetts Ave

Two sisters aged 12 and 18 were attacked in a secluded dell near the Massachusetts Avenue embankment, Twenty fourth Street, and a bridge over Rock Creek. A heavyset colored man fled when a male voice intervened. police hunted all night. The younger girl was shocked but not seriously hurt. description: dark brown skin, about 26, 5 feet 9, 160 pounds, blue coat and trousers. Mr Nicholson aided and police notified.

Massachusetts Avenue Embankment Brute Massachusetts Avenue Twentyfourth Street Rock Creek Lyons Mtd Aa Pullman Alatera Twentieth Street Floridaa Avenas Massachusetts Avenas Nat Nicholson Eijer Cirl Mr. Nicholson Tenth Precinct

Pension system a disgrace sparks Petworth talk

Maj Raymond W Pullman told Petworth Citizens' Association at United Presbyterian Church that police should prevent crime rather than chase many arrests. He called the pension fund punitive, tied to fines, and urged reform. A resolution condemning the present pension system as vicious and unnecessary arrests was passed and will go to the commissioners. New members admitted: CL Talbot Dr Mares Uo Caldwell Suift 4 Boykin Jon W Cross J Nash and John A Clustor.

Raymond W Pullman Petworth Citizens’ Association United Presbyterian Church Pullman Washington Mnarresia Boykin Jon W. Cross Nash John Aclustor

Bright for Foreign Trade Committee Calls U S for Trade Push

A special Chamber of Commerce committee meeting with state department and commerce officials urged Congress to appropriate funds to expand foreign commerce. The panel included Philp H. Foulke of Funston Brothers, Fowlkes of FR Latulop Mercantile, Charles Jenks, Charies A. McCormick of Johnson & Johnson, and Ed win Francis of Harvard, among others.

Cimimere Eaoop Ofase State Department Departeet of Commerce Toscasa Congress Aris Recineta Solsiers Counds Philp H. Foulke Funston Brothers Sf Tour Hoodliver

Moore for Senate Emerges in Delaware

Report from Simington, Wel April 29 states that John Bassett Moore, former Delawarean and late counselor to the State Department in Washington, may become a Democratic candidate for U S Senate from Delaware though whether he has considered the matter is unclear. Born in Smyrna, Del.

Bids for Sargent Portrait Offer Attracts Sir Hugh Lane

New York April 20 bids for the honor of sitting for John Sargent the famed American painter whose last oil portrait may be painted for charity proceeds aiding the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St John Lane director of the National Gallery of Ireland has offered to bid 50000 dollars as the opening bid with the deadline set for Thursday at the St Regis Hotel in this city.

New York John Sargent Hugh Lane National Gallery of Ireland Great Britain Sargent London Hugh Tedress Society Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem England St. Regia

Pittsburgh Broker Reports $35 Million War Supply Contracts

Special to The Washington Fest from Pittsburgh says broker T. M. Latimer received a wireless from London announcing Imperial Trust Company contracts for war supplies totaling over $35,000,000. Not all are munitions. items include leather shoestrings and explosives. Latimer heads to New York to approve terms.

Pittsburgh T. M. Latimer London Empra Trust Company Trust Company Emplra Trust Company Galt Latimer New York

Berates military lobby in Princeton speech

Oswald Garrison Villard denounced Washingtons military lobby before the Princeton International Polity Club. He urged that army and navy officers should not regulate armament policy or tariff levels, contrasting their influence with public accountability and parliamentary consent.

Army Navy Villard Washington Post Princeton N. J Washington Oswald Garrison Villard New York Princeton International Polity Club England

Japan Orders Ships Home After Asama Salvage Effort

Tokyo instructed all warships in Panhandle waters near the American coasts to return home except those salvaging the wrecked cruiser Asama. In Turtle Bay the Chitose stayed with the repair ship. Commander Noble Irwin reported one repair slip and two colliers present.

Japan Asama Turtle Bay Tokyo Chitose Noble Irwin New Orleans

Dry film portraits push temperance drive in Capitol

New York April 20 Secretary Bryans portrait joins those of Secretary Mary Tantela Congressman Hobson and Senators Burton Clark Jones along with other temperance advocates. The firm PFA Baker of the Antisaloon League says the movement will flash prohibition imagery on Washington walls to accelerate public support.

New York Bryans Mary Tantela Hichmont PT Hobson Burton Ohio Clark Woioming Jones Washington Lr Pfa Baker League of Ameria

New York Bidder Wins Navy Dragible Contract

Krigitle Balluan Sin dicate of New York was the lowest bidder at 47.00 yesterday for a dirigible for the Vedette time in Navy procurement.

Navy Dirigible Krigitle Balluan New York

Religious training topic in Washington diocese meeting

The Rt Rev Rogers Israel of Erie and Rev Howard W Dilfer of Pottsville Pa spoke at the Church of the Epiphany on religious education for Washington province. The May rally is announced for May 16 at 4 pm at Epiphany, with Georgetown schools meeting earlier at 9 am at Christ Church Georgetown.

Province of Washington Rogers Israel Erie Board of Religious Education Sunday School Institute Diocese of Washington Board of Religious Education of Church of the Epiphany G Street Thirteenth Fourteenth Streets Howard W. Dilfer Trinity Church Pottsville Georgetown Christ Church

Temporary gravel sidewalk ordered on Sixteenth Street NW

City commissioners ordered a temporary gravel and cinder sidewalk from Piney Branch bridge to the Sixteenth Street reservoir, a mile and a quarter, due to pedestrian deaths near Piney Branch bridge. No funds exist for a permanent sidewalk this year. plans target after July 1. Alberta Nelms, a nurse at Galinger Hospital, was killed by a car while walking near Piney Branch bridge, and a boy died last summer at the same location. Following the first accident, the fighting system on Sixteenth Street was extended.

Piney Branch Bridge Ufe Sixteenth Street Fiana Alberta Nelms Galinger Hospital

Meat Riots in Petrograd Protest Meat Sales

Petrograd on Monday saw butchers refuse to sell meat in protest of a government price control order. Shoppers found empty stores as riots erupted, police intervened, and authorities prepared court actions against sellers who hoarded meat or closed shops without permission.

Petrograd

Rockville Minister Resigns From Two Churches

In Rockville Maryland on April 20 the Rev Thomas A Haughton Burke announced his resignation as rector of Christ Episcopal Church Rockville and Ascension Church Gaithersburg to take effect in July. He cited the vestry's failure to elect a rector at its recent meeting as the reason. He came to Rockville three years ago succeeding the late Dr Thomas J Packard and his future plans are not known.

Rockville Thomas A. Haughton-Burke Christ Episcopal

Official Reports From Firing Lines Germany France and Russia

Berlin reports describe several French and German artillery exchanges in the Champagne region and Argonne. Russian and French offices recount repulsed or limited attacks, with gains near Hartmanns Wellerkopf and minor progress around Flirey and Croix des-Carmes. Incendiaries hit Rheims. overall Eastern front activity remains described as unchanged.

Germany Berlin Champagne Argonnes le Four de Paris Meuse Moselle Flirey Croix des-Carmes Avrecourt Embermenil Vosges Schillecker Heights Hartmannes-Wellerkopf Atstria Lenna Russia Petrograd Russian War Office Polen Siry Cravoath France Paris French War Office Soissons Rheims Argonne Montmare Wasey la Pretre Craizden-Carmes Parroy Hartmanns-Wellerkopf

German View of War from the Staatz Zeitung Report

New York reports Herman Ridder voices across America show New England and the midwest favor the Allies less than assumed and emphasize true Americanism west of the Alleghenies. Ridder cites Youngstown and Foungstown Ohio as examples of anti-British sentiment influencing German-American views and urging editors to adopt an American tone.

New York New England Middle West Harlem B. Herman Ridder East Foungstown Ohio Hudson Atlantic Great Britain Youngstown Alleghanies Mahoring Herman Ridder

David Lamar Appeals Case to Supreme Court

David Lamar appeals his New York Federal conviction for impersonating a United States officer. He argues that a member of the House of Representatives is not a United States officer under the relevant law, challenging the basis of the charge tied to a conversation with Wall Street financiers.

David Lamar New York United States Supreme Court Lamar Mitchell Palmer Pennsylvania Wall Street House of Representatives

Medal to Dr Stebbins tribute for research work

Dr Joel Stebbins of the University of Illinois received the Henry Draper medal from the National Academy of Sciences at its annual dinner in Raleigh. Dr William H Welch of Johns Hopkins presided as toastmaster, with Dr W H Dall as principal speaker. About 750 members and guests attended, including notable figures such as Alexander Graham Bell and John Dewey. The convention opened at the National Museum, with sessions on atomism, stellar photometry, and fossil algae, and officers to be elected.

W. H. Welch W. H. Dall Seasions Joel Stebbins University of Ilinois Henry Draper National Academy of Sciences Raleigh William H. Welch Johns Hopkins University Society National Museum William H. Dall Smithsonian Institution Alexander Graham Bell B. B. Bastwood J. S. Britton H. A. Bumatead W. B Cannon J McK. Cattell T. (. Chamberlin Charles F. Chandler Hassell_H. Chittenden William RB. Clark F. W. Clarke John MM. Clarke G. Conklin John M. Coulter Whitman Cross William H. Tall Charles B George Otis Smith Eugene F. du Bois FR. Lison Paul Brockett HR. A. Harper R. G. Harrison John F. Hayford W. F. Hillebrand W. H. Howell H. Jennings Jacques Loeb F. P. Mall J. J. Meltzer Lafayette B. Mendel C Hart Merriam E. U W. Moore Edward W. Morley F.R. Moulton A. A. Noyes W. A. Noyes H. F. Osborn Thomas FB. Osborne J. V. Pirsson F. A. Ransome Harry Fielding Reid Charles Schubert W. B. Scott

Rock Island Road Receivership Named In Court Action

A. Mudge president of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company and ex Secretary of War Jacob M. Thickinson were named receivers in the U S district court. The move aims to protect the railroad from creditors as it seeks rehabilitation. The filing cites about 5 million dollars in debt due April 30 including a 17 thousand dollar bill to the American Steel Foundries Company.

Chicago, Apro A. Mudge Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company Jacob M. Thickinson United States American Steel Foundries Company

Widow awarded 20000 against Pennsylvania Railroad

Mary McDonald a 40 year old widow and mother of three was awarded 20000 by Judge Barrett in common pleas court for injuries from a railroad crossing accident on September 23, 1918. She testified she was compelled to lie on a couch while recounting the details of the crash. A train near the crossing caused her right foot to be crushed and amputated and her left thigh bone fractured.

Philadelphia Ife Mary McDonald Pennsylvania Railroad Company Barrett

Various City News in Brief From Washington District

City items report Cornell Alumni luncheon at the Ebbitt with Herbert Cox presiding and speakers B A Brown Leighty and Farnsworth. Washington High School spring play Secret Service. Washington Physics Teachers meeting April 22 Frank E Morton talk on The Piano From the Laboratory to the Work Bench. Takoma Park caucus for city council May election. Railroad board to name Andrews successor May 14 in New York. Washington municipal hospital discussion by F H Hardman. Christian Science lectures at Pots Theater weekly through Jane. Uniform changes for State War Navy building staff and elevator operators. Board of Education meeting at Franklin School. Socialist address at 8:16 p m at E Street HQ. Washington Architectural Club meeting. Southern Relief Society officers elected at the Willard. Indiana State Society banquet plans. Shad bake May 16 at Chesapeake Beach. Washington Mothers Congress officers reelected. Gaelic Society April meeting program. Various church assignments announced.

Washington Physics Teachers’ Association Business High School Eighth Street Rhode Island Avenue Frank E. Morton American Steel and Wire Company

Former Champion Pugilist Jack Johnson Sails for Spain

Former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson and his wife left Habana today for Spain aboard the Maria Cristina. He plans to travel to England, expects no passport trouble, and intends to return to Habana in June to open a gymnasium.

Cuba Spain Habana Jack Johnson Maria Cristina Johnson England

Police News Notes of a Day In Washington

A roundup of injuries and incidents from Washington and area. M Pp Campbell of New York collapsed at Twelfth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, taken to Emergency Hospital. Dozens more people suffered falls, vehicle accidents, and minor injuries from streetcar, horse, and bicycle incidents.

M. Pp. Campbell New York City Washington Twelfth Street Pennsylvania M. Maloney Johnsonburg Driscoll Hotel Eleventh Street Pennsylvania Avenue

American Dye Industry Expands Coal Tar By-Products Output

Preparations accelerate to boost benzenol and intermediate production as over twenty American firms add new dye plants and expand facilities. Key sites include Johnstown, Buffalo, Marcus Hook, Albany, Newark, and Stamford with plans to use increased benzal output for aniline oil, salts, and sulfur colors to meet hosiery and textile demand.

Henzoi Johnstown Parary Ind Youngstown Kirang Harbor Buffalo Woodward Ala Marcus Hook Thomas H. Norton American Color Works Brooklyn Stamford Conn New York Albany Newark N. J

New Moderator Chosen for Potomac Presbytery Meeting

The Rev Robert F Fleming of Dickey Memorial Church Baltimore was elected moderator of Potomac presbytery at its first session last night in Central Presbyterian Church Washington. Rev T W Hooper Jr placed his name before the body and the vote was by acclamation. The sermon was by Rev W W Shaw retiring moderator of Mount Washington Church. The meeting runs 9:30 am to 1 pm and 2:30 pm to 6 pm with 7:30 pm services. meals are provided for members and hosts. President Wilson is expected to attend tonight’s session and speak briefly.

Robert F. Fleming Dickey Memorial Church Baltimore Potomac Central Presbyterian Church T. W. Hooper, Jr Mitchel'e Ve Mr Fleming Central Church James H Taylor W. W. Shaw Mount Washington Church Baltimore County W. H. Woods Franklin Square Thurch T. W. Hooper William H. Bates Washington Presbytery Wilson

Panama Riots Blamed on Panama Police in Colon

Maj Gen Wood told Secretary Garrison the Panama police provoked the Colon riot that killed one American and wounded three. The War Department will reassess Brig Gen Edwards’s call to have the U S police the canal zone terminal cities Colon and Panama. Both generals say the Panama police fire on unarmed soldiers and sailors.

Wood Garrison Panama Colon War Department Clarence Edwards Canal Zone Edwards

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