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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1916

Page

4

Bryan Expounds Peace Plea Opposing War as Crime

Former Secretary of State Bryan, in Washington, declares entering any war would be a crime against the people and civilization. He urges postponing hostilities if diplomacy fails, arguing peace leadership is a historic chance for the United States. The talk before the Washington Single Wax League at the Ebbitt banquet honored Mrs Maryvols of Philadelphia, with remarks from several congressmen and officials.

Withan Jennings Bryan Washington Ebbitt Weshington United States Coutus Bryan

Society Notes From Washington Society Scene

Ira John Lewis Smith left yesterday to motor to Ocean City Maryland where the party with be the guests of Judge Gould for over Kaater Former Senator Ettha Root of New York and Mrs Root Mr Andrew D White of New York former Ambassador to Germany and Mrs White Mrs and Mrs Cleveland H Dodge of New York Mr Henry S Pritchett of New York and Dr Charles W Eliot president emeritus of Harvard University and Mrs Billot area distinguished members of the Carnegie Institute who arrived at Washington yesterday for the meeting tomorrow of the Institute. Dr and Mrs Andrew White came from Old Saint Mrs Clemens W McMillan of York further details note the steady stream of visitors to local clubs and homes with baptisms, christenings, and social events ongoing at the Willard Shoreham and other venues.

Ira John Lewis Smith Ocean City Judge Gould Kaater Ettha Root New York Mra. Root Andrew D. White Germany Mra. White Mtr Cleveland H Dodge Henry S Pritchett Charles W. Eliot Harvard University Mra Billot Carnegie Institute Washington Institute Wind Willard Mira Andrew White Old Saint

Long will of James M Hart filed for probate in District Court

District Court records show a will of James Morgan Hart dated March 28 1914 filed with the register of wills. It leaves the estate to his wife Clara Doherty Hart and names her executrix. If she dies within 48 hours, the estate goes to her relatives. Frederic Cutts of New Haven is named executor. The document cites distant relatives the testator does not wish to provide for.

James Morgan Hart Clara Doherty Hart Frederic Cutts New Haven Cane George W. Gray Diaerict Realty Ala Cornelia T. Gray Bertha Edith C. Gray Itreet Northwest M. E. Church Mary Tuthill

Good Friday Services Across Washington Observed

Elaborate Good Friday observances marked by Protestant Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches across Washington. St Aloysius and St Paul Church planned morning and afternoon rites, while All Souls and Fifth Baptist staged choirs and special musical programs. Holy sites including Franciscan Monastery Holy Rosary St Patrick’s and St Vincent de Paul held mass, cross adoration, and Tenebras with sermons. Maundy Thursday services drew large crowds, and two Good Friday services were scheduled for 10 am and 12 to 3 pm.

Fifth Baptist Sanctuary Washington St Aloysius’ Roman Catholic Church F. F. Donnelly W. Hagen Dubois J. T. Langen Woodstock St. Paul's Holocopal Church Robert, Talbott Soule J. Macbride Sterrett HB Street Seventh Street William J .Palmer Earle Dement Gounod Babylon Watgon Garrett Price Church of the New Jerusalem Sixteenth Corcoran Streets Paul Sperry Mount St. Sepulcher Brookland Christ St. Patrick’s Church Www T. Russell Holy Rosary Church WN. de Garlo Mer. Aluig Cossio The Apostolic Delegation St. Vincent de Paul's Church A. m Church of the Covenant Stainer Sydney Thoyd Wrightson Harvey Murray Dune Richard Backing Arthur Chester Gorbach Harry Helwig W. Roland Carter George Rollinga Holling Chopin Mr. Wrightson Stebbins Charles Wood Church of the Epiphany

Cubs And Reds Battle In 11 Inning Exhibition

In Chicago on the new North Side grounds, Vic tor Saier delivered a single that sparked an 11 inning exhibition between the Cubs and Reds, final score 7 to 6. Beall homered for Cincinnati. Fischer led Chicago with four hits as both clubs used four pitchers and traded leads in a high scoring game.

Chicago Victor Saier Bayeo Chicago North Side Cincinnati Cubs Reds Flack Zimmerman Williams Saler Schulz Fischer Griffith Beall Cincizinati Killifer

Georgetown Triumphs 12-11 in Ten Inning Baseball Tilt

Georgetown defeats Boston College 12 to 11 in ten innings as McCarthy drives in the winning run. Gilroy and Sullivan score on a two bagger. Georgetown capitalizes on BC errors, while Owen start and Finnegan follow. Multiple pitchers used. McCarthy Cusack Murray lead with key hits.

Georgetown Boston College McCarthy Gilroy Sullivan Owen Finnegan Kelly Tleil Cusack Murray Boat'n Col Manley BO O Ouseck Holloran Bas Peel Kelley Gildeas OjgBernaint Noyce Gil Flanegan Regan Mitchell Flynn Dee Donnelly Fitzgerald Hollora Wales Bullivan Quaner Cass Eri Cote Welsa Gilroy Sar ‘cCarthy Ganestown Finneey Gill Tiginse Finnegan Kelley Holtoran Bun McCorrey Whanegas Kel Home Murray Hite Gass Whalley Flingerald B. Finnegan McGorrey talla—Cuff Timpire Harry Collflower

Phillies Win 12 Inning Tilt With Giants in New York

New York hosts Philadelphia in a 12 inning thriller, 7 to 6. Cravath delivers a run in the 12th on Paskett’s double as McQuillen and Palmero duel. Kauff stars with all-around play and late offense, while Stroud and Burns drive key hits for the Giants. Kid McCoy is fined $25 for assault in a separate item.

New York New York Nationals Philadelphia Mitchel Giants Tung Chalmers Palmers McQuillen Paskett Cravath Kauff Phila Stock Burns Bancroft Doyle Ot McQuillen Btrand Primero Noa A EB. Burns Mesers Kiem Emuelle Gene Palmero Norman Selby Kid McCoy John Montgomery

Catholic University Tops Harvard in Hitfest 11-8

Catholic University defeated Harvard 11 to 8 at Brookland yesterday, overcoming a Harvard lead with rallies and two home runs. Butler tied the game with a seventh-inning homer, Cahill drove in the final run, and Mahan hit a crucial Crimson homer. Fahey and Mahan struggled on the mound as defensive miscues fueled the scoring.

Catholic University Eddie Mahan Brookland Harvard Fahey Brooklanders Mahan Crimson Butler Fripp Harvardé Butlers Cahill Shortley Oath Univ Coolidge O Nanh McCue Delahunt Rod Hi Killian Paga Harrington Percy Sninth White Caffrey McCoe Fancy H. White Harrington Nash Knowles Harte Abbot Reed A. White Kilian Catholic U Lalls Abott

Governor Brumbaugh Improving in Maryland

Reports say Gov Brumbaugh recovering rapidly after illness. A friend of Charles I Corby disclosed that a telephone call indicated steady progress. The governor had been under a cloak of secrecy before the update became public yesterday.

New Universities Dictionary Offers Military and Naval Terms

A promotional notice explains The New Universities Dictionary provides military and naval term definitions in eight headings. Eight supplementary dictionaries cover hundreds of words from war reports and science to business and sports, offered at a nominal cost through Kann Sons & Co.

Kann Sons & Co Europe High Seas Ady

Supreme Court United States legal record mix adjourning

Long docket of Supreme Court cases lists admissions of attorneys, parties in error, and arguments across circuits. Notices include adjournment to Monday at 12 oclock, cases set for Monday, and various equity, circuit, criminal, and probate divisions with named attorneys and parties.

United States Supreme Court Justice McKenna Justice Holmen Hughes van Devanter Justice Pitney Justice McReynoldy M. FF. Mitchell Chattanooga Tenn Allalop & Pratt New York City Ta Doward Herrmann Jersey City N. J United States Appellant Nashville Chatter Boogs St. Louis Warren Aguedo Benedicto de la Rama Roma The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Addie Kelley Bt. Louis and Baneaelan Ae Chesapaake and Ohio Railway James Gainey Fashville Railroad Et al Oates Caneti Breyar Stewart Ae &E Peotie VR Lanayile Cpereabe’ and Ohio Railway Gemma Asa P Minneapolis and Bt. Saute Railroa mapaDy Cores Bosmotia George Hi Af Adrpiniatrateie Dol Lonkviile Ixachville Rairoad Company George H. ‘Tamer Adromnietratrix Mutcare Adsaint William Harold Work Ito Justice Siddons Drury Aoe Quen E. O

Real estate transfers across Mount Pleasant and environs

A compilation of property transfers in Washington DC districts including Mount Pleasant Pleasant Plains and surrounding blocks. Transactions show buyers names such as William Robertson Alten Oliver and Mary B. Lewis, sellers like Henrietta Murphy Emma Messer and J. Thilman Herdricge, with parcels on streets including Twenty First Street Northwest Florida Avenue Northeast New York Avenue Northwest and Meridian Hill among others. Values range from ten dollars to forty six thousand four hundred eight dollars and twenty five cents, with stamps and recording fees noted.

Mount Pleasant Pleasant Plains William Robertson Alten Oliver Twenty-First Street Florida Avenue National Ravings and Trust Company Bra D Ehrhardt Aylvania Avenue Henrietta G Murphy Et al Grece M. Pitchlyn Stampe Mount PL Jessie I. Mobler Charles B. West H Street Irteenth Fourteenth Streets Henry D. Gordon Eeastes Poros Gorden Square Chevy Sakse Ghoveh D. Gordon Fulton A.gordon Sauare Connecticut Avenue H. D. Gordon Hubert E. Heater Fulton Bhio Oumvy Ghash Grove Fulton B. Gordon Allison Street Mary B. Lewis William Sanger J Ohichusthr Emma B. Messer Edmund C Charles M. Putnam John C. Davidson Ingleside Bradley Davidson Eee Tatade Lewis H. Latane Lewie Thomas A. Gaither, Jr Virginia Avenue I Street H. Bradley Davidson Luther Fristoo Gertrude Dorsey Aquere Bristoe Sarah E. Cornwell New York Ave Fourth Fifth Charles H. David- Juanetux Staly A. Robinson James T Easley Et Ax Henry H. Edmunds Fifteenth Sixteenth Hugo L Walter Et Ax Elisha P. Taylor Dobbins Thomas A. Jameson Ott K J Emme M. Remmunsen Caichester James L. Talt Joase F. Randolph Bloomingdale Louise Jarboe Mary J Ritz Pleasant Flains Fannie A. Moore Stephena FP. Cagsedy Capitol Street End Eleventh Leo D Miner Etux Harry Fanny Seidenberg Rixteenth Street Highlands George Golbeck Edward P. Williams Strort Northwest Peabody Library Association Ernest G. Walker Norte Columbia Univer TX WY. McCullum John A. Luttrell Jacob Tome Institute Fannie B Mitchell Wisconsin Avenue Park Hubert L. O'Brien Capitola Robert A. O’brien Meridian Hill Netiovel Savings and Trust Company Joan A. Sterrett Robert Fleming Teth Staees Jackson H Ralston Frederick L. Biddons James B. Ray Thirtieth Street James H. Ray Michael Peter, Jr New Hampshire Avenue Frederick E. Chapin Andrew B. Duvall New Jersey Avenue Southhart Edwin OC Dlnwiddle Andrew Wilson James P. Schick M and N Streete J. Hollis Rinehart Thornton Caruni

Deeds of trust and building association notes listed

A fragmented notice lists numerous deeds of trust in various town squares and additions, naming grantors such as Eva D Ehrhardt Luther M Jones Hages, Hyman Mendelson and others. It records terms including amounts 62000 600 1700 2200 16100 500 and 400 with periods from months to years and interest rates around 6 percent.

Eva D. Ehrhardt Henry H. Bergmann Charles Schafer Liberty German-American Building Association Gotwald Et Yir Luther M John B. Mitchell Thomas H. Yeager Quaker City Investment Company Pleasu SE Plates Shelby J. Davidson Jain E. Mitchell Quaker City Inventerene Company Craven Rags Hyman Mendelson Percy H. Russell George L. Bonnell J. Frederick Hueter Arthur Justis J. Mealy Cone J. Welter Ae Mahoroey Ernest H Payton B. Bletcher Washington Nan Trost Coorpeny Italy Gasien Charles R. Kraft Edmond Fitzgerald Willizo P. Normorle Associa

The Lucky Fellow Comes to Belasco Theater Tonight

A three act comedy of courtship titled The Lucky Fellow by Rol Cooper Megrat will open at the Belasco Theater on Monday evening produced by David Belasco. The cast includes Frank Craven Otto Kruger Charles Brokate Carroll McComas Marion Abbott Anne Meredith Beverly Weat and Ione Bright. It follows favorable previews in Atlantic City and heads a varied week of theater and film at other venues.

Rol Cooper Megrat David Belasco Belasco Theater Atlantic City Frank Craven Otto Kruger Charles Brokate Carroll McComas Marion Abbott Anne Meredith Beverly Weat Ione Bright

Crandall's Avepus Grand Mayberry Programs At The Avenue Grand

The Avenue Grand presents Madame Butterfly with Mary Pickford next Sunday and The Struggle with Frank Sheridan on Monday. Carmen with Farrar is planned for Tuesday and Her Great Price with Mabel Taliaferro for Wednesday. A Modern Thelma on Thursday Armstrong's Wife Friday Then I'll Come Back to You Saturday complete the week. Also Temptation with Farrar at Apollo Sunday Lovely Mary with Mary Miles Minter Monday The Hand of Peril Tuesday The Call of the Cumberlands Wednesday Pudd n Head Wilson Thursday Charlie Chaplin Burlesque on Carmen Friday and Saturday The Tourists musical burlesque at Gayety next week cast includes Leo Stevens Mile Babette Ben Pierce and Charles Raymond.

Metro Mme Olga Petrova ateHar the Garden Comrady Jack Paris Frank Daniels Antonio Moreno Dorothy Kelly Moreno Madame Butterfly Mary Pickford Avenue Grand Frank Sheridan Carmen Farrar Mabel Taliaferro Thelma Armstrong Gayety Theater Leo Stevens Mile, Babette Ben Pierce Charles Raymond

Cosmos Theater Promotes Colonial Girls and Stage Troupe

The Cosmos Theater premieres the Colonial Girls singers and instrumentalists in colonial costumes for the last half of the week starting with matinees today. The program also features George Murphy formerly of Primroge's Minstrela Joe Kelsey the Gene Muller Troupe Kelly and Galvin and The Poolroom a dramatic playlet by Charles Wildish and company.

Cosmos Theater George Murphy Primroge Minstrela Joe Kelsey Gene Muller Kelly and Galvin the Poolroom Charles Wildish

Lyceum Burlesque "The Mirth of a Nation" Next Week

The Lyceum presents The Mirth of a Nation burlesque with an augmented cast led by Matt Kolb and Harold Brown. Wrestling matches are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday nights after the main performance.

Lyceum Matt Kolb Harold Brown

Secretary McAdoo Sails From Valparaiso For Callao

Secretary of the Treasury William G McAdoo arrived in Valparaiso Chile for a reception and banquet. The Tennessee cruiser will take him to Callao where the government plans a palace banquet and further entertainment by the US Legation and the chamber of commerce.

Valparaiso Chile William G McAdoo the Treasury Marine Government House McAdoo Tennessee Lima Peru United States Callao Treasure

Griffiths Team Factor Continues From Eighth Page

Williame, a battered catcher, struggled after injuries from a plate collision with Janvrin. Howard Shanks shone in the field with five tough chances and standout plays in the sixth and seventh innings. Magee singled and had two hits, showing speed and intent for the Yankees. Umpire Connolly and press box operator Pop Saffell drew attention amid on-field action and-era details.

Howard Shanks Felding Magee Shanka Nanamaker Shanks Pop” Saffell Saffell

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