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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1916

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2

West Point Basement Search Fails To Find Dorothy Arnold

New York detectives report no body found in the cellar of a house near West Point where a Rhode Island convict Octave Glennorris claimed a girl resembling Dorothy Arnold was buried. Inspector Faurot said the water main in the area yielded nothing of value and dismissed the confession as false, noting the case remains unsolved and the Arnold family continues inquiries.

Inspector Faerot West Point House Bald Girl New York Dorothy Arnold West Point York Vedterda Faurot Miesmolds Octave Charles Glennorris Rhode Island Weat Point Mone Arnold Earch Boly Povier Sally Glennorrig Glenvicis Uintiss Atery Arnold Francia Bifth Vit Pha West Pome Aro Grant Will Glen- Yarra Moiliams Frode Iland Peris Pfere Tindmarks Ely Williams Orreet Glennorria

Rehearse School Pageant Sets Stage For Shakespearean Viva

The interhigh Shakespearian pageant directed by Miss Sarah Simons rehearses for a six tenth street venue near Heightwood reservoir. Three hundred high school girls and an interhigh orchestra will perform as five school groups portray one of Shakespeare's plays in an Elizabethan setting. Principal parts were chosen by a panel including Wilbur of George Washington University and Mrs Elann Smith Tinman.

Sarah Simons Heightwood Sixtenth Street Daelin Shakenspeare H Elizabeth Shakespear Ihesus Haing Tear Wilbur George Washington Lojveraity

Modern Romeo Locked Up Juliet in Tears Love and flight toward marriage

Eva Le Fee and Philip Muller stories unfold in New York as social guardians debate a rushed romance. Eva, 17, and Philip fled from Schenectady to a single room, hungry and hopeful, seeking marriage despite age laws. Eva defends their innocence and insists on a wedding and home. The Gerry Society cares for Eva while Philip faces detention for abduction. Their tale mixes youth, love, and social judgment with a hopeful ending in sight.

Romeo Juliet Elia le Fae Ella le Fee Elle le Fee Ena le Fee Philip Muller New York Society Eva Philip Gerry Society Schenectady Az Elia

Elections in the Suburbs Vote Tomorrow Evening

Somerset and Friendship Heights Md near the District line vote tomorrow evening 6 to 8 pm for a mayor and two councilmen. Warren W Bigey mayor and councilmen James Nelson J W Stahlman terms end. Seven members to be chosen for the area commission at Palmer Pages store near the District line. Only taxpayers vote with several women among them.

Somerset Rockville Pike Warren W. Bigey James 4. Nelson J. W. Stahlman Joshua B. Callahan John R. Cox George C. Spencer Friendship Heights Pelle Palmer

Cadets on Rifle Range Guides Washington Committees

Washington School Cadets and Boy Scouts from Troop 87 fired at Winthrop U S M C range in a short navy course event. Delegations from George Washington University and the Department of Agriculture joined 100 participants for daily rifle practice and First Aid lectures. Central beat Eastern in a snap game. many school officials and ladies observed.

George. Washington University Department of Agriculture Specia Washington Port Winthrop Washingten School Winthrop U. S. M. C Boy Scouts George Washington University ADL Avai Harlee Surg. Dunbar Liaut. Steiver Central Eastern Dr. Willard & @mail Eastern High School Claus 3. Schwartz K. J. Leinewever Name and School W. KR Biot Ie Ee Alleige George ‘Aghlington Niveralty Huston Chisholm C. F Jer Story Farbaugh F. J Graves Oater Menge W. FL Am Lantern UIT Central Yorbert Richardson Wilbai Jeulta Denaal Estern Htrang H. L Tach One Ompany Central - Ates Eastern Il Roy Hecata Sa Washington Italy Miscolimpeous Markanien

Death of Capt C W Hopkins connected with fire department

Charles W Hopkins captain in 1897 of No 15 Engine Company Anacostia died Friday night at his home 1911 Seventeenth street northeast after four months illness Services believed held tomorrow at Emmanuel Episcopal Church He was a District native who spent life here except years in the US Navy After civil life he joined the District police and in 1889 entered the fire department He belonged to Anacostia Lodge No 21 F A A M and Anacostia Council No 16 Junior Order of United American Mechanics His wife Annie L Hopkins and four children Olive Selpp Leola Dorothy and Charles reside in the District.

Charles W. Hopkins Eincer Anacostia Seventeenth Street Emmanuel Episcopal Church Capt. Hopkins United States Navy Hopkins Anscoatia Lodge Anacostia Council Order of United American Mechanics Annie L. Hopkins Olive Selpp Misa Leola Hopkins Dorothy Hopkins Charles Hoping

Uncle Sam Seeks 20,000 New Soldiers Daily

Report shows about 20,000 Americans express willingness to enlist to help catch Villa, but only 4,696 enlistments usable. General McCain notes private wages in munitions rise to $8-$14 daily, hindering recruiting. recruitment officers pressed to act as movie gate rs assist with banners. He says Americans aren’t slackers and economic boom affects figures.

Sam Villa Adjt McCainen McCain Gen. McCain

Hearing on Railway Strike Into Arbitration Session

The public utilities commission held an executive session as an arbitrating board over the Washington street railway strike. It considered reinstatement for five discharged workers and adjourned to 2 pm tomorrow to review nine more cases, under the strike agreement that requires arbitration of all labor disputes. Representatives from the railway company and the workers’ grievance committee attended, with Rezin Orr acting as attorney for the committee.

The Public Utilities Commission Urban Street Railway yeater+ day Washington Railway and Electric Company Howard George Schaeffer H. C. Breeden FH. J. Dent W. Hy. Johnson W. F P. Ham BR. Bowen J. T. Moffett J. B. Stephens Georgea. Wilhart Harry E Jones Frant M. Thompson Rezin Orr

Reserve Sessions Ended After Six Day Board Meeting

Federal reserve bank governors closed a six day session yesterday without finishing plans for nationwide check collection and clearance. They appointed a committee to stay in Washington to work with the Federal Reserve Board. The plan is expected to be perfected soon as they considered many technical topics beyond the clearance issue.

Federal Reserve Bank Washington Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve System

Dr J D Franzoni Dead Dean of Washington Druggists

Washington druggist community mourns as Dr J D Franzoni, a dean of local pharmaceutical practice, dies after grief over his wife's death. The obituary notes his leadership in the Washington pharmacy circle and his long service to the city’s medicinal trade.

Obituary of Dr Joseph D Franzoni longtime Washington pharmacist

Dr Joseph D Franzoni 75 longtime Washington pharmacist and dean of local druggists died yesterday at 668 Massachusetts Ave NW after prolonged illness thought to be grief over his wife’s death March 15. He will be buried at Congressional Cemetery after funeral at his home tomorrow 10 am. A native Washingtonian born 1841 he spent 33 years in the Franzoni house and 63 years with Z D Gilmen firm. He held roles in Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce and local pharmacist associations. Survived by four sons Charles H Edwin L Joseph D Jr and Fred R Franzoni two daughters Miss Katharina R Franzoni and Mrs Wilson Preatman Malone and brother Dr Charles W Franzoni.

Joseph BD. Franzoni Washington Druggists Massachusetts Avenue Franzoni Friends State Congressional Cemetery Washington National Capital Dr. Franzon John C. Franzoni Army Carlo Franzoni America House of Representatives Franson Rittenhouse Academy Z. D. Gilmen Pennsylvania Avenue Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce Association of Pharmacists Royal Arcanum National Guiod Charles H. Edwin L Joseph, D., Jr Fred R. Frangoni Katherina R. Franzoni Wilson Preatman Malone Charles W. Franzoni

Funeral of Mrs A M Zirkle in Washington Interment Glenwood

Funeral services for Mrs. A M Zirkle who died Wednesday at Sibley Hospital were held yesterday afternoon from 648 A street northeast. The Rev A Freeman Anderson of Calvary Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery. She was born 1861 in New Market Virginia, daughter of Thomas and a Walker. Survived by seven children and three brothers and one sister.

A. M. Dirkle Sibley Hospital A Atrest A. Freeman Anderson Calvary Baptist Church Glenwood Cemetery Zirkle New Market Thomas Walker Gilbert M. Zirkle Washington M. B M. T. Zirkle R. M. Zirkle E. C. Hearst A. E. Hens Kensington B. H. Traamel Jacksonville Fla M. W. Zirkle Chrisitiansburg G. 8

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color

A 56 cent Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound restores gray hair to a natural dark shade. By dampening a brush and drawing it through each strand, hair darkens by morning and becomes glossy after a few applications. The preparation is promoted as a cosmetic, not a medical cure.

Wyeth

Policeman Ippolito fatally injured after crash with deputy chief car

Crossing officer Frank Ippolito was struck at Seventh and streets northwest by Deputy Fire Chief Sullivan's fast moving car while guiding a girl to safety. He suffered a fractured skull and multiple injuries and remained unconscious at Emergency Hospital. Police and fire officials investigated the accident and turned findings over to Commissioner Brownlow. Ippolito, not a regular officer, faced no pension eligibility if he dies. A proposed pension bill for crossing policemen failed to pass. A charity fund was proposed by Saks & Company to support Ippolito's family.

Frank Tr. Ippolito Seventh Sullivan Seventh Street Ippolito Pullman Wagner Brownlow Mir. Brownlow Accidant Tre Shewtnesses William Nash Pollesaman Ippolito H Street Ippoelito Ben Johnson District House Committee Mulloway Police Court

Arnold elected to Navy consulting board on aeronautics

Secretary Daniela announced that Bion J. Arnold has been elected to represent the American Society of Aeronautic Engineers on the navy consulting board, replacing Henry A. Wise Wood who resigned over differences with the building program. Arnold, an electrical engineer and inventor, chaired aeronautics at the 1883 Columbian exposition and has led the Aero Club of Illinois.

Daniela Bion J. Arnold American Society of Aeronautic Engineers Navy Consulting Board Henry A. Wise Wood Arnold Aero Club of America Aero Club of Illinois

Daughters of 1812 hold first national council in Washington

The United States Daughters of 1812 convene at the Willard in Washington with over 200 delegates from nearly every state. Mrs. Robert H Wiles presides as sessions occur morning, afternoon, and evening with social events and a White House reception.

United States Daughters of 1812 Washington Willard Robert H.wiles District Society Willard Tomorrom Kate Kearney Henry Wilson White House Gaius M. Brumbaugh Noble Newport Potts Levaring Moore New Orleana Tellers Williamm. Dove House Elizabeth Matteson Busanne Elizabeth Chase Milas Florence Berrygaan Misa Virginia Wilson

Howard University Publishes Alumni Record for 1917

Howard University launches the April University Record aimed at alumni of the General Alumni Association. It outlines alumni activities at home and abroad as the school approaches its semi centennial in 1917. An alumni address verification drive begins with contact options in Washington and beyond. Also noted is a separate Treasury search for John Payne heirs tied to a 60 year unclaimed sum of 289 dollars.

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