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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1916

Page

4

Attack on naval policy stirs Senate and public groups

Lawmakers and industry leaders zero in on naval preparedness. Rep Britten and Sen Sherman denounce current policy as politically motivated while urging universal military training to ready the nation. Critics claim the fleet lacks crews and ships ready for Atlantic maneuvers, warning of war with Germany and Japan without action.

Britten Germany Europe Medca Japan Mving Lion Chicago Mc Britten MM Flantings The Assunetion T ‘Is Tinos Clearea

Solomon's Wisdom and The Word Book Through Time

An archaic note discusses Solomon and the weariness of study, contrasts ancient views with modern youth, and traces the origin of the word book from Saxon boc and Teutonic roots. It concludes with praise for the new university dictionary distributed by S Kann Sons Co as a treasure.

Solomon Reissen S. Kann Sons Co Ady

Priest off to kingdom in South Pacific plantation plan

San Francisco April 26 Father Emmanuel Rougier a wealthy priest sails for his kingdom in the South Pacific He owns Christmas Island about 700000 acres and plans a giant coconut plantation He formerly owned Washington and Fanning Islands selling them to a British syndicate He went to the islands years ago as a missionary and built a fortune in island products.

San Francisco Father Emmanuel Rougier South Pacific Christmas Island Father Rougier South Sea Islands Washington Fanning Islands

Engineers in Session Highlight Electrical Power for National Prep

President John J. Carty urged electrical engineers to aid industrial expansion at the 321st annual meeting of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers in Washington. Law rence Addicks and Allerton Cushman spoke on water power and its links to food and transportation. W H Whitney and Gano Dunn discussed defense, financial aspects, and investment hurdles. Delegates expect three more days of sessions and related society meetings.

John J. Carty New York American Institute of Electrical Engineers Institute Willard Mr. Carty Electro-Chemical Industries Lawrence Addicks Allerton S. Cushman Lewis B. Stillwell Mr. Cary C. O. Mailloux P. M. Lincoln F. §. Hunting W. H Whitney Whitney Gano Dunn Washington American Electrochemical Society The

Wilson Greets Musicians At White House Convention

More than a hundred members of the American Guild of Banjoist Mandolinist and Guitarists were welcomed by President Wilson at the White House. The fifteenth annual convention closes after a Mount Vernon visit. Standards for teaching fretted instruments were adopted to eliminate incompetent teachers. E F Goggin was elected president with a slate including George C Krick and C V Butterman. The next meeting will be in Jackson, Michigan. Goggin served as toastmaster at the Raleigh banquet.

American Guild of Wilson White House Mount Vernon E F. Goggin Schenectady George C. Krick Philadelphia C. V. Butterman Jackson, Mich Alice E. Hill Washington, D. C W. M. Rice Cambridge Mags William C. Stahl Milwaukee Wis C. 5. Delano Os .Angeles Cal Paul Goerner Seattle Wash D. M. Teague Peekskill N. Y Jackson Mich E. F. Goggin Raleigh

Army Orders Grant Leave and Transfer Coast Artillery Moves

Leave of absence for ten days granted to Chaplain Oscar J. W. Scott of the Twenty-elfth Infantry. Officers in the coast artillery corps are transferred among companies, with several assigned or relieved from current posts. Numerous ship movements and duty changes include vessels ordered between Norfolk, Guantanamo Bay, Cristobal, and Newport, with specific assignments and detachments noted.

Oscar J. W. Scott Twenty-atth Infantry Coast Artillery Corps Lloyd B. Magruder Stephen H. Mould Howard L. Landers Lawrence C. Crawford Biret Abney Payne Coast Artilery Corps R. Muller Firat Lient Frank Drak Firat Ell Salled Mars Norfolk Yard Cristobal Montana North River New York City Newport Ozark Lambert Point Prebie San Diego Mare Island Sterrett Charleston Key West Tennessee Callao Balboa Benham D-2 Tonopah Brutus Caesar Norfolk Colorado Culgoa Guantanamo Duncan Rosebank Eagle Milwaukee Hector Guantanamo Bay Hampton Roads Jupiter Vera Crow Boston Pacific Reserve Fleet Submarine Flotilla Atlantic Fleet

Shakespeare Dinner Speakers At Washington Readers Club

Professor Charles Richardson and Reverend Earl Wilfley led at the fifth annual Shakespeare dinner at the University Club. Julius Kahn spoke on Shakespeare and a Few Other Things, with recitations by club members and songs by the group.

Julius Kahn Earl Wilfley Charles § Richardson Washington Readers’ Club University Club Kahn Prof. Richardson Wilfley Mia Frank F. Maxwell Misa Maude Lee Mary Alice Maydwell Ethel Garrett Johnston Maude H. Lee Lucy H. Feagin Elisabeth G. Wilson Gertrude Mustain P. J. Altizer Kate B. Curry William ©. Chamberlain J. Leyden White Maurice Jarvis Willy O.lson Mary Miller Emily Fred Barnes Marjorie Barnes Misa Ada Louise Townsend Edward C. Townsend Kate Curry Emma Curry Virginia L. Raymond Mies M. Alice Maydwell Emma Andersson Mariel Newbeck Misa Mebot Peabody Howell Smith Emma L. Ostrander Sarah Morrison Smith Grace Bromley Elizabeth G. Willson P. J. Alitzer William C. Wallace EB. H. Hamilton A. F. Peterson Edwin Callow

Memorial for W F Kelley Consul at Rome

The body of William F Kelley consul at Rome who died March 4 at his post has been brought home on the warship Caesar A memorial service will be held at Mrs Kelley s apartment 303 Stoneleigh Court tomorrow afternoon at 30 o clock conducted by Rev Dr Charles Wood of the Church of the Covenant Friends of Mr Kelley and his family are invited to attend

William F. Kelley Rome Caesar

Police News In Brief From Capital Traction Crash To Thefts

A Capital Traction Company car collided with G. T. Witford’s auto at area near Fifteenth streets NW. both damaged, no injuries. Esther Mooney, 12, of 1627 Fifth Street NW, is at Emergency Hospital with eye injuries from a playmate’s button hook. Numerous item losses reported across NW and SE, including watches, jewelry, tools, and a brass clock. Several minor accidents and a fatal poison case are noted, with multiple injuries and property damages reported.

Capital Traction Company Ana Fifteenth Streets Jwith Automobile G. T. Witford Connecti Cut Avenue Esther Mooney Fifth Street Theas Bey Auto Police Wan Mia Benjamin F. Fulier Monroe Street W. N. Penn Third Street Lady's Gil- Inaré P Street Zoo Howard Darcey Alton Place William Darcey O Atrest H. D. Pullman Chevy Chase Keokuk Street Beesie Folk Grant Place W. G. Marka I Street Henry Gordon Florida Avenue Clifton Meininger Fourteenth Street Albert Sutton Bliery D. Manley Fairmont Street Hien Sieman J Street Yellow Frame College Club van Dorin & Co Fourteenth Case Harry 8 Shenk Willam A. Mess The Washington Gaslight Company Herbert D. Brown Newark Street Cleveland Park Harry Lewis Alexandria Ninth B Streets Milton Groves Mutual Film Exchange Ninth Street Circuit Division Gould Morgan Vs. Capital Traction Hamby Jaimes W. McNeill Bile & Donaldson A. H. Perguson Sandere Et al. Ve Darlington Plaintiff B. J. Gaskins W. G. Sullivan Henderson v Mann Ridout Sullivan Burke District of Columbia Attorpeya Millan & Smith Burke—Syme Brosnan Zell Motor Car Company Neale & England Sheehy Butler Henderson Baker, Leahy Baltimore and Olle Railroad Company Leckie, Cox & Krats Hamilton, Yerkes & Hamilton

Belasco to Feature The Bird of Paradise Final Week

The Belasco hosts Richard Walton Tully's The Bird of Paradise in its final week as the show enters its fifth year on tour with strong Hawaii inspired music. The National Theater runs Birth of a Nation in its third week at a higher price, drawing capacity crowds. At Garden, The Aryan headlines a three day run with His Last Laugh and Bird of Prey, while other cinemas showcase a slate including The Cycle of Fate and Betty's Bevy of Beans. At Strand Dustin Farnum leads The Habit of Happiness with A Bathhouse Blunder as a comedy, plus Little Mena's Romance and A Dash of Courage. Columbia screens David Garrick with Farnum and Winifred Kingston, and The Innocent Lie shows with Valentine Grant. Adelaide and Hughes headline Keith's next week amid a lineup of notable dancing and musical acts.

Richard Walton Tully Belasco Hawaiian Islands Washington National Theater Thomas Inca William Ss. Hart Garden Mack Sennett Ethel Barrymore Bessie Eyton Betty Comedienne Ethel Teare Dustin Farnum Strand Sennett Roscoe Arbuckle David Garrick Columbia Winifred Kingston Farnum Lfe Valentine Grant

Rolling Stones at Poll Players next Monday afternoon

Poll Players offer Edgar Selwyns American comedy Rolling Stones at popular prices next Monday afternoon. The Chicago loop scenes reflect modern city life amid a lineup of other features and weekly attractions at Crandall Apollo and Casino venues.

Edgar Selwyn Chicago “Loop

Mother appeals to White House for aid in missing son

Mrs. Charles Glass, seeking her son Jim mie, met with White House staff during a two hour Washington stop. The President's secretary promised help and gave a letter to the mayor of Gainesville, Georgia, to assist in tracing the boy believed taken by gypsies. Mrs Glass then boarded a train at Union Station for the South.

Washington Charles Glass Jimmie White House

Real Estate Transfers in Bloomingdale and Nearby Areas

Real estate transfers listed include Anna K. E. Hamge to Cyn HL and Narcissue Collett for lot 124 block 7, Stamps and fees noted. Various trustee relations and parcel transfers involve Edward L. Brady, Union Trust Company, National Geographic Society, and others with parcel details across multiple streets including M Street Northwest and Fifteenth Street Southeast.

Bloomingdale Anna K. E. Hamge Cyn HL Narcissue Collett M Street Washington Loan and Trust Company Edward L. Brady Edward J. Brady Union Trust Company National Geographic Society Eauare Schuutzen Park Whitney Edgar F. Hackley Christian J Lela Armand Scheutzen Park Whitney Closr D Street Sixteenth Seventeenth Streets Oscar R Donahoo Tos Pee Square Woodley Pakicn Harry I. Light William F. Ham Priwoorth Middaugh & Shannan Henry R Jennie Rieseberg Fifteenth Street Middaugh & Shannon Charles M Louise J. A. Barker Sixth Street Mary Daily Max A. Cohen Defrees Street Orthwest Alice T. Easter Andrew A._Wenchler Walter T. Polen Eorge T. Bantmyers Kaw Jersey Avenue Andrew Wilson James PF. Schick Katherine Ps Jhaerey Square I Fpullen R. Gordon John Desmond ORTH Henry F. Armold William EK. Thomas Willgen E._ Thomas Arnold Fourth Street Julian F. Boiseau Hilleary Martin H Street Joseph Oxenogreee Ae Ie Nathan H. Errant Jcenter A Borington Marie Lo Tayier Anton D. Campbell

Supreme Court Session Lists Admitted Attorneys and Docket

The Supreme Court convened with Chief Justice and eight associates, noting admitted practitioners Everett B. Kartz Randolph W. Childs and Ray Campbell. Docket includes Lancaster et al v Kathleen, Hill v Hill, Pacific Mail Steamship Co v Schmidt, Long v Shepard, Spokane and Inland Empire R. Co. v Campbell, and others. Adjournment set for tomorrow. day call indicates numerous cases across divisions and criminal, equity, circuit, and probate matters.

United States Suprese Court Justice McKenna Justice Holmes Hughes van Devanter Pitney Justice McReynolds Everett B. Kartz Miami Fla Randolph W. Childs Philadelphia Ray Campbell Wichita Kans Oscar M. Lancaster Kathleen William Ff. Tucker George Ratmtey Edgar A. de Leules M. B. Rosser Appellees Harry F. Hill Frank Reynolds C. Lawson Spokane and Inland Empire Railroad Company Edgar E. Campbell W. G. Graves H. Lowntes Maury Berk

Deeds of Trust Ledger of Property Securing Loans

A long list of deeds of trust recorded across multiple squares and additions. Entries name buyers, sellers, and lenders including National Permanent Building Association and German-American Building Association, with loan amounts from 250 to 110,000 dollars. Properties include various lots, blocks, and additions such as University Park and Center Eckington, detailing terms from one to eight years and interest from 5 to 8 percent, with monthly or semiannual payments.

Bloomingdale Cyril H. Collett Wharton E. Lester Michael J. Colbert National Permanent Building Association Squarh Frank A. Schwalenberg Ernest I. Schmidt George M. Emmerich J. Archibald Moriarty F. B. Moriarity G. ©. Havenner Northwest Savings Bank Square Andrew Weschler Walter YT. Polen Henry H. Bergmann Metropolis Building Association SQARE Laura J National Savings and Trust Company American Security and Trust Company LE Droit Park Harry H. B Tappetux Chapin Brown Henry Hiann Oriental Aseoose Fon Squars Sooeta Rh Dosis Deak Watson F. Clark M. St Marz Petworth Henry R Rieseberg Francis Saul I. Wriley Jacobs Thomas & Allen William E. Shannon Charles M. Wallingsford Middaugh & Shannon Charles M. Parker William Edmond Fitzgerald William P Normoyle National School of Domestic Art and Science, Inc Wilton J Larobert Christopher H Pope Munsey Trust Company John Desmond D. Gordon Falton R. Gordon M- Slackett Weabington Loan and Trust Company Equitable Cooperative Oliver P. Ellis Welch Charles E. Marsh Beasie B. Welch Hblbery Martin Washington Loan and Trust Company Bandtable Cooperative Anna B. Fearsop Washington Town and ‘Trust Company Equitable Cooperative Building ‘Association Haime W- Cupp Arthur Carr Marvin A. Custis Perpetual Building Association Howard University George W. Taineset Ax Equitable Cooperative Building Association Eilizabeth B. Thomas Marvin A Custis Eckington Milton’ D Campbell Et Ag Horatio N. Taplin John PD. Googhlan Lille T Taplin T. Avery Tayior Lenlie FE F. Prince Ethel M. Rutty

Dry National Parks Would Be Made Dry by Nine

A measure to make national parks and forest reserves dry by nine would prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from granting permission to any hotel or any person to sell liquors. The proposal was favorably reported to the Senate by the public lands committee yesterday.

Senate Public Lands’ Committee Secretary of the Interior

School Coaching and Music Lessons At Reduced Rates

Coaching for graduation and concert music offered at school rates. Box 640. Mrs Emily Prech Barnes at 148 11th St NE advertises rapid-tie singing elocution lessons with a phone listing for June 1789. Tuesdays and Fridays are available. Legal notices section.

Emily Prech Barnes 11Th St

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