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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1916

Page

9

Patriotism urged at Willard banquet amid invasion fears

Representatives Rainey and Mann and Senators Pomerene and Cummins urged immediate national preparedness as a crowd at the Willard listened to speeches by prominent patriots and leaders of patriotic organizations. They condemned pacifists and warned that delay could invite invasion, praising American resilience and historical resolve.

Rainey Mann Pomerene Cummins Willard United Stiten Danenter Tha Society Robert Fl Wil Chicago Fonmerane Rainey and Willim ‘Umming Stary The Daughters of the American Revwane Gdenheimer United Daughters of the Confederacy Maj Dee A W Greely Society of the Descendants of the May- Rower W Samuel Goodwyn Society of First Families of Vien Tla William Gerry Slade New Yok United Statea Daughters Johnsloncan Society of Dames of Ocoyvil Legion of Llnots Fomerene Allena Mia Mia John A Logan Agttera Clara Barton Weaogeme L Hos

Attacks militia lobby in security league meeting

The National Security League’s District branch gathers at the Masonic Temple to back a 250000 man army and federal control with universal military service. Henry Breckinridge calls Militia lobby a persistent adversary while a women’s branch seeks merger with the men’s group.

Congress New Masonic Temple National Security League Henry 8. Breckinridge House Hay League Frederic J. Huidekoper United States Indorse Senate House of Representatives J. B. Briggs

Women Hear Shafroth on Susan B Anthony Amendment

Women suffragists crowded the Senate galleries to hear Senator Shafroth of Colorado advocate adopting the Susan B Anthony amendment. He argued equal rights for all, criticized male-imposed spheres for women, and rejected voting rights being tied to bearing arms. The Daughters of the Republic held a Willard meeting with officers and a preparedness resolution adopted.

Senate Shafroth Colorado Susan B. Anthony The Republic Our Republic

Initiation Of Knights Of Columbus At Local Hall

More than 100 men began their Knights of Columbus journey in a secret initiation last night at the K of C Hall. Dr H C Crosson led the ceremony with a Philadelphia degree team. about 400 Knights attended a banquet at Rauscher's where speakers included Leo A Rover and B M Bristog among others. Local committee led by Dr A D Wilkinson oversaw arrangements.

Order of Knights of Codurbus K. of C. Hall H. C. Crosson Philadelphia Rauscher's Leo A.’ Rover B. M. Bridget H. J. Croason J. A. Eckert W. P. Normoyle K. of C A. D. Wilkinson Leo A. Rover J. E.colliffewer C. K. Moones J. H. Johnson, Jr

Miss Louise Perin Engaged to Baltimore Clubman

Miss Marie Louise Perin daughter of the late Nelson Perin and Mrs. Perin of Baltimore is engaged to William Whiteridge a leading Baltimore clubman and broker. Whiteridge, from an established Maryland family and connected through club memberships, resides in Baltimore with ties to New York and Washington.

Baltimore William *Whiteridge New York Philadelphia Washington Marie Louise Perin Nelson Perin Perin William Whiteridge Philip Haxall Harrison Lawrence Perin Oliver Perin Nelson Bradford Perin Mr. Whiteridge Morris Whiteridge John Whiteridge Maryland Club Baltimore Club The Bachelors’ Cotillion Elrndge Hunt Club Green Spring Valley Hunt Club

University Club Sued Over $1104 Overdraft on Club Books

In a suit in equity filed by J. Miller Kenyon H. Rozier Dulany and Byron A. Graham trustees in bankruptcy for Lewis Johnson & Co the University Club William A Mearns and the University Club are named defendants seeking an accounting and a decree for 1104 30 alleged to be due on the books of the defunct firm on an account titled University Club Banquet Committee William A Mearns treasurer The petition traces an account opened February 24 1912 showing 6953 15 deposited and 8057 45 withdrawn creating a 1104 30 overdraft Overdraft dispute arose as University Club officers claimed the account included non club funds and that there was no overdraft Mearns allegedly pledged to resolve the matter and requested no suit The petition seeks to determine liability for the overdraft and for an accounting plus reform of a discharge contract with Henry and Woodruff to reflect Mearns relief from those debts Attorneys C C Tucker H Prescott Gatley and Leon Tobtiner represent the petitioners.

William A. Mearny University Club J. Miller Kenyon H. Rozier Dulany Byron A. Graham Lewis Johnson & Co William A. Mearns Mr. Mearna Henry and Woodruff Mearns C. C. Tucker, H. Prescott Gatley Leon Tobtiner

Musicians Guild Triumph At Raleigh Concert

An elaborate music program in Raleigh last night saluted the American Guild of Banjoists Mandolinists and Guitarists during the guilds three day city convention. Walter Holt acted as general director with noted soloists and ensembles including Frederick Bacon banjo Walter Holt mandolin Mrs Ethel Holtzclaw Gawler soprano and Vahdah Olcott-Hicford guitar. The Nordica plectrum octette received an ovation. B W De Loss directed. The convention voted to retain universal notation and unfinished business will be considered today. An exhibit of fretted instruments drew special interest.

Raleigh American Guild of Banjoists Mandolinista Guitarista Walter Holt Actoista Frederick J. Bacon Walter T. Holt Ethel Holtzclaw Gawler Vahdah Ol

Results of Easter Monday church vestry elections

Results announced for Episcopal churches in Washington area. St Pauls Rock Creek parish names senior warden D G Joy and junior warden J M Abbott with eight vestrymen. Brookland Church of Our Saviour lists senior warden Arthur J Williams junior warden Charles E Davis and multiple vestrymen including Charles E Molster. Christ Church East Washington and Georgetown name multiple vestrymen wardens registrars and delegates. Veterans and notable figures from Melville and Trinity Takoma Park appear among vestrymen and delegates to diocesan convention and archdeaconry.

Perocere Washington St. Paul's Church Rock Creek Parish D. G. Joy J. M. Abbott A. F. Browne William M. Lewin J. A. Miller John Burgess Charles Miller D. A. Paine B. L. Jackson D. J. Willliams Brookland Parish Charles FE Molster B. C. Washington, Jr Seabury G. Quinn J. AR. T. Reeves Christ Church East Washington James Berry Charles Hayden William Heinline N. Thornton Hymon John Lane Johns John Pater C. Shroeder Louis B. Taylor John Peter Lewis B. Taylor John C. Shresder Georgetown William A. Gordon HA. Owen Thompson William D. Orme J. H. Gordon Downs L. Wilson N. W. Dorsey K. Hadford George A. King S. W. Duvall J. B. Jordan

Editors Toast Wilson at Association Press Meeting in New York

Frank B. Noyes of Washington offered affectionate sympathy and loyal support to President Woodrow Wilson at the Associated Press annual meeting in New York. Nicholas Murray Butler delivered the principal address as publishers and editors from across the country listened. Resolutions expressed regret at the deaths of three former directors: Col. William R. Nelson, Charles W. Knapp, and Herman Ridder.

New York Wilson Associated Press Frank B. Noyes Washington, D. C Mr. Noyes Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Noyes Goa Woodrow Wilson William R. Nelson Kansas City Charles W. Knapp The New York Times Herman Ridder New York Staats-Zeitung

Host to Kallipolis Grotto at Scottish Rite Cathedral

Albert Pike Consistory and related bodies welcomed Kallipolis Grotto M O V P E R and families to a musical program and informal dance at the Scottish Rite cathedral on Third and E streets northwest. Several hundred guests attended. Musicians included Harry G. Kimball J W Humphrey Elaine Seabring Ford B H Smart John Humphrey and Charles E Myers. Committee in charge were Roe Fulkerson Carl Kerr and Archie D Angel. Clubrooms opened for cards chess and billiards.

Albert Pike Kallipolis Grotto Scottish Rite Cathedral Third E Streets Harry G. Kimball J. W. Humphrey Elaine Seabring Ford

Germany Faces U S Demands on Submarine War

The article reviews U S demands that Germany abandon illegal submarine warfare and seek a temporary halt while talks proceed. It notes Senate Foreign Relations Chair Senator Stone seeks clarity on the president's next steps if Germany refuses and on what would satisfy Washington. It discusses Britain's stance on reprisals and the likelihood of a German response balancing legal actions, with Ambassador Gerard relaying conversations to Secretary Lansing.

Mann Europe America Germany Atlante Square Ita Stone Congress United States Britain Associated Press von Bethmann-Hollweg Gerard Washington Lansing Berlin Isaat Wilson

Chancellor Holds Final Conference With Gerard Before Leaving Berlin

Berlin April 25 American Ambassador James W Gerard met with Dr von Bethmann Hollweg at the foreign office before the imperial chancellor departed for headquarters. Correspondents were informed that the chancellor would proceed to the great headquarters shortly.

Gerard Berlin James W. Gerard von Bethmann-Hollweg Great Headquarters Foreign Office

Carmen Seek Arbitration Over Terminal Company Grievances

The Washington Terminal Company faces a labor dispute from the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America local branch. Members seek arbitration via Secretary Wilson after failed talks, faulting rules, pay, and seniority practices, and opposing 24 hour shifts when switching day to night work. The union approved referring the matter to the Labor Department with no dissent.

Washington Terminal Company Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America Wilson Board of Conciliation Department of Labor

Mrs Kean Dies at 93 in Cumberland Md

Mrs Mary Kean aged 93 widow of Patrick E Kean died last night in Cumberland Maryland She was aunt of former Mayor George A Kean and former Postmaster Daniel E Kean

Cumberland, Md Mary Kean Patrick E. Kean George A Kean Daniel E. Kean

Today’s Beauty Hint for Quick Cleanse and Shine

A vintage beauty tip advises not to shampoo daily if the scalp is cleansed with a simple home mix. Dissolve a teaspoon of canthrax in hot water to create a thick lather that soothes the scalp and cleanses the hair, leaving a quick-drying, bright luster and soft fullness.

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