Rally for Suffrage National Council Meeting in Washington
Delegates of the National Council of Women Voters will gather in Washington for a mass meeting at the Belasco Theater to push House rules committee action creating a special women’s suffrage committee. Dr Harvey Wiley will speak, with Emma Smith DeVoe and others attending. buttons for the Men’s League in Favor of Woman Suffrage are exhausted.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Organization of Feminine Voters
Committee On Equal Rights
National Council of Women Voters
House Rules Committee
House
Belasco Theater
Jane Addams
Jessie Hardy Stubbs
Illinois
Helen Todd
California
Frances Maule Bjorkman
Colorado
Emma Smith DeVoe
Tacoma
Wash
H. W. Wiley
Rules Committee of
Harvey Wiley
Erron
Wiley
Washington
Olympia
Cora Smith King
Association
Suffrage
Men’s League
Fire protection criticized in Alexandria report
A. C. Hutson of the National Board of Fire Underwriters reports deficiencies in Alexandria fire protection. He cites antiquated gear, a failing reserve engine, and urges a paid chief, underground wires, a telegraph alarm, and a single up-to-date company. The fire department committee is to review his recommendations. Shelton Harding wedding announced for Miss Nettle Julian Harding and Robert Thomas Shelton following a Wednesday ceremony.
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Ngton Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
A. C. Hutson
Committee On
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Hutson
Committee On Fire Department
Council
Shelton—Harding
Miss Nettle
Julian Harding
Robert Thomas Shelton
The
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Daily Oroscope August 8 1943 Fortune in Astrology
Daily Oroscope notes a balanced day with benefic aspect for sun Jupiter and Venus and inimical Uranus Mercury. Power holders gain, promotions possible. bankers merchants favored for loans. Weddings entertainments theater openings auspicious. wealth预测 deaths and ill health warned for prominent figures. caution for older birthdates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uranus
Mercury
Stata
McClure
Synndicate
Dry City Plan Threatens Washington Saloons
Excise board power may expire November 1 leaving no licenses. Antisaloon forces seek to block confirmations to end liquor sales, while lawyers doubt courts would shut saloons for lack of licenses. Officials predict revenue drop as applications lag despite new law.
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Washington
Senate
F. H. Stevens
Congress
Equity Court
Not Joke, Hambleton Sheppard Found Unsound and Committed
A District Supreme Court jury ruled Hambleton Sheppard, former government employee, was not joking when he claimed to be worth 5 million dollars and own nineteen automobiles. Justice Barnard ordered him sent to Government Hospital for the Insane after the mind health finding. Detective Grant testified Sheppard asserted his wealth before arrest, then insisted his earlier remark was a joke.
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Shepperd
District Supreme Court
Hambleton Shepperd
Grant
Two Svea Railroad and Iron Company Sued for Damages
Margaret Liezear, district Supreme Court plaintiff, seeks 10000 damages alleging she was knocked senseless when stepping on a company's car platform and struck an iron post, injuring her right shoulder. Attorney C E B Robson represents her. A second suit by James A Cecil against Washington Railway and Electric Company for 10000 damages cites a collision with his truck causing permanent injuries, with W J Lambert and R H Yeatman as attorneys.
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Svea Railroad Company
Iron Company
Margaret Liezear
Prema Court
C. EB. Robson
Washington Railway and Electric Company
James A. Cecil
W. J. Lambert
R. H. Yeatman
Signal Camp Battles Hidden Wire Failure in Hills
In a mountain camp the signal team traced a crossed circuit to an aged splice found under adhesive tape. Lieut MacLennan and Sergt Crandall labored through torn uniforms and bleeding hands to repair the line. Weather was fine and the camp prepared for a brigade parade and commissioners visit tomorrow.
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Harpers Ferry
Baltimore
Washington
Sergt. Crandall
Popes
Russell M. MacLennan
MacLennan
Crandal
Lieut. MacLennan
Sergt Crandall
H. W. Klein
Peter Rockell
Mr. Rockeltt
Ten Caseys At White House Eight Children From Pennsylvanias Casey Family
President Wilson pauses official business to greet Representative John J. Casey and Mrs. Casey with their eight children, six boys and two girls up to age 12, including a 9 month old. Secretary Tumulty, a father of six, watches as the Pei in Boy Scout uniforms line up before the President.
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Isador Blank
Sylvester
Sergis. Marsh A. Bodenhamer
James B. Jones
Herbert E. James
Alfred G. Schmidt
J. Ralph Fehr
Flrst Regiment
Wilson
Pennsylvania
Tumulity
John J. Casey
Casey
Mr. Casey
Pei
Tumulty
Florence Merriam Bailey Inspiring Bird Expert and Author
August 8 profile honors Florence Merriam Bailey as a pioneering woman who turned a childhood hobby into fame. She grew up in New York State observing robins and other birds, studied at Smith College and Stanford, traveled the West, and became a respected authority on birds through writings and observations in Washington.
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Florence Merriam Bailey
New York State
Smith College
Leland Stanford University
Leland Stanford
Washington New
Birds and bird lore expertitative lecturer and author
A female naturalist gained recognition and was invited to speak on birds. She taught at the normal college, led field classes near Washington, and gave bird lore courses to private schools. She married Vernon Batley, head of biological investigations for the U S biological survey, famed for Birds Through an Opera Glass and Birds of the Western United States.
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Normal College
Washington
Vernon Batley
United States Biological Sourvey
Batley
Birds
United States
Bird Amateura
West
Chapmans
North America
East
McClure
Wilson to take active role in District affairs plan
Commissioner Oliver P. Newman reported after a White House conference with President Wilson that the president will actively participate in District of Columbia administration. They discussed a proposed district survey, a model city concept by John Purroy Mitchel, and broader district governance questions, with further talks planned.
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White House
Wilson
Oliver P. Newman
Siddons and
Newman
District of Columbia
Mitchel
Cleveland
Siddons
Staymates urges Congress to fund farm data reports
Clinton resident B F Staymates in Washington presses Congress to boost Agriculture Department report distribution. He argues more soil and road Bureau data will help farmers, cut highway costs, curb graft in road projects, and curb auto industry push for boulevard building. He warns bonding firms and banks exploit counties with misleading road literature.
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B. F. Staymates
Clinton
Good Roads
Washington
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Soils
pMce
Staymates
Banquet to Employes by Home Beneficial Association
C H Wright superintendent of the Washington office hosted a reception and banquet for his staff at the New National Hotel. Officers from Richmond arrived by special train as speeches and songs highlighted the agents' notable work and progress since the company began operations in Washington last November.
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Adit. Cook
Washington
Field Artillery
Home Beneficial Association
C. H. Wright
New National Hotel
Richmond
R. D. Watkins
M. D. Nunnally
W. 5. Morton
Maj
W. T. Allen
J. R. Cole
A. J. Watkins
W. Swar Melman
Cc. H. Wright
C. F. Wright
T. M. Hargrac
Right to Change Trolley Across Aqueduct Bridge
Capt. Mark Brooke acting engineer commissioner of the District explains the Washington Great Falls and Old Dominion Electric Railway Company authority to change its line from underground plow to overhead trolley across Aqueduct bridge. The permit was issued last January after a district inspection and hearing of interested parties, with a new floor for Chain bridge costing 6,200 dollars ordered on Brooke's recommendation.
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Mark Brooke
District of Columbia
Washington
Brooke
Music and Dancing Tonight at Free Event
CITY BULLETINS note a judge vacation schedule as Judge Mulloway presides in Musknet during Judge Pugh's August 13 vacation. Judge Aukam will oversee the United States branch in the interim. Public notices reference travel and a tan coat acquired after a sea voyage. Nearby streets list Tyree's druggists and the Stag Hotel with Shower Baths at 605 fib St.
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Mulloway
Poal Fee Court
Aukam
United States
Judge Pugh
Stag Hotel
Grogan's August Sale Offers Major Furniture Bargains
Grogan's promotes a sale on irregular and discontinued furniture pieces with reductions up to 50 percent. Buyers are urged to purchase now for immediate savings and to open an account for easy, divided payments as weather changes approach.
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G. J. Vincein
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Rally For Suffrage
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
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Mrs. Shelton
Leo T. Downey
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Cumberland, Md
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Alexander Dean
Alexandria County
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Edgar Carpenter
Westminster
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Lewis H. Machen
J. Taylor Ellyson
Mily
BeeTaLey
Horlick
Lk Ewe
Exeiae Board
Mquor
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Piyonias
Mitchel Survey
Newman Issues Statement
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Aqueduct Bridge
City Bulletins
Linc
Tyree
H Sis
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Connecticut Avenue
Philadelphia
Charles Street
Providence
Elmwood Ave
Wilmington
Spin Ave
Jackson Newport
Casino Terrace
Grogan
Peter Grogan & Sons Co
Seventh St
Chester
Broad St
West Philadelphia
Pennsylvania R. R
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N. W. Burchell
F St
Ex Express
D. J. O ° Connell
Pa. Ave
Rover Daaypeiti
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Siz 11Th St. Nay
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National
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National Law School
18Th Street
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Peabody Conservatory of Music
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