Night Battle Likely Ends Encampment Military Drills
Aug 8 Norfolk area reports indicate Columbia militia units near Virginia Beach prepare to camp through Sunday night under war conditions then head to Washington Monday. Last regular battle occurred this morning as Maj Wallach Mechathran’s First regiment and battalion defeated Col. William Hares’ Second regiment along the coast. Pay complaints persist as men await compensation with transport arranged for the Steamer Dreamland to Chesapeake Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Virginia Beach
Batelet of Columbia
Washington
Wallach Mechathran
Regiiment
William Hares
Enmg
Cn Thomas Raymond Clark
Paraver
Norfolk
Satan
Teram
Notes of Camp Life and Army Details
Notes describe camp assignments at brigade headquarters Armarer WS Bryant ser Kear Hl Thorman privates Chew Theer buster Ward and others, duty changes with First and Second Infantry, pay roll duties, ration concerns, and a regimental entertainments night at Regent Street. Incident reports include a storm collapsing a tent and the lowering of the flag. Attendees at a signal corps party under Capt W Fassett include Maj Jenks and several captains and lieutenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fee Fellowing
Armarer
WS. Bryant
Ser- Kear Hl Thorman
F Chew
Theer
J EL Ward
HoManna
Lea W. M
Colvin
Joseph Green
Chase
Sir Yulne
Eugena Davis
Auto Damaged in Crash With Truck Near Mount Vernon
An utterack operated by E.W. Brown skidded on wet pavement between Seventh and Eleventh Northwest near Mount Vernon. It collided with Bird A automobile owned by Studen boat Valomobile Company on Fourteenth Street Northwest. Vehicle damage estimated at 3150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Brown
Suring
Seventh
Elehthwathwest
Mount Vernon
Studen Boat Valomobile Company
Fourth
No Itching No Soreness After Poslam Relief
A fragmented ad claims Poslam cures skin itching and soreness quickly. It mentions relief appears soon and skin returns to clear, urging readers to request free samples from Dimergencs Laboratories in New York. It also promotes Fostac Soap for toilet and bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslan
Washington Florists Plan Largest Mower Show Ever
Retail florists growers and wholesalers along with landscape gardeners and government staff in Washington organize a major Mower show to run from November 2 through the 9th at the Old Masonic Temple under the Florists Club of Washington. Invited displays from Stowers in other cities join Washington exhibitors. A substantial Suarantes fund backs the event with daily concerts and a sacred concert on Sunday. Fred H. Kramer chairs the executive committee with William F. Gude R. L. Jenkins George H. Cooke and Clarence L. Linz as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Florists’ Club of
Old Masonic Temple
Washington Floriata
Suarantes
Fred H. Kramer
Willam F. Gude
R. L. Jenkins
George H. Cooke
Clarence L. Linz
Students' War Camp Ends After Five Weeks of Tactics
The War Department run camp in Burlington concludes with 250 college students returning home. Mock battles along the Winooski and nearby riverfronts simulated Vermont vs New York Blue and Red forces. Ambulance and medical corps staged wounded tagging while officers explained previous day battles. Washington delegates head home by varied routes including Lake Champlain and Boston trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Post
Burlington
War Department
New York
Vermont
Blues
First Blue Infantry
Montpelier
Reds
Fort Ethan Allen
Lake Champlain
Lake George
Hudson River
Boston
Andrews Proposes 125th DC Anniversary Celebration
President F D Andrews urges the District of Columbia commemorate its 125th anniversary on July 16 1915 with a citywide observance. He asks Dana H Rudolph and William F Gude to take the matter to the Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants Association for organizing support and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raequest
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants’ Association
R. PL Andrews
John Doe Case Opens Again With Grand Jury Return
Grand jury expected to resume investigation tomorrow into alleged financial affairs of Attorney William E Ambrose. Cashiers from local banks were questioned at the U S Attorney Hawken's office to determine any dealings in fiduciary matters tied to Ambrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
Willam E Ambrose
Ausia
United States
Hawken
Ambrose
Renewal premiums taxable income announced by Secretary McAdoo
Secretary McAdoo announced that commissions on renewal premiums for insurance are income and taxable if received between March 1 and December 31. The commissions should be included in the 191% income returns. Instructions were issued to internal revenue collectors on all tax details. Dr Frances A. Foye will address Keep Wells next Tuesday at Foundry Methodist chapel about The Relation of Adenoids and Tonsils to Colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wincogh
McAdod
McAdoo
Internal Revenue
Foye
Keep Wells
Frances A. Foye
Foundry Methodist Chapel
Sixteenth
P Street
Fraternal Ledges and Masonic News Summary
Fraternal lodges announce numerous meetings and calls off events across Washington area. Stated and special communications for Stansbury, Whiting, New Jerusalem, and other lodges outlined with degree work planned. Kallipolis Grotto to hold August 29 trip to Colonial Beach with parade, ceremonies, and large banquet. Eastern Star chapters, Shrine outings, and Knights Templar notes also detailed.
Odd Fellows Lodge Activities and Degree Work Recap
A detailed notice recounts weekly Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodge meetings across Washington, listing multiple lodges by number and name, recent degree conferrals, rehearsals, visits, and forthcoming classes. It notes specific venues, dates, attendees, and remarks by Grand Masters and officers, plus upcoming events and organizational plans.
Knights of Pythias Lodge Schedule and Grand Lodge Reception
Knights of Pythias lodges list weekly meetings by lodge numbers and names including Monay Decatur No 9 Calenthe No My and Equal No 17 Wooster No 7 Bacelator No 14 aphial No 24 Myrtle No 15 Wednesday Vernon No 6 Union No 23 Columbia No 26 Thursday Harmony No 21 Friday Syracus Farm No 16 Rathbone Superior No 28 Pythian Sisters Friendship Temple No work Rathbons Temple No 8 degree work At a grand lodge meeting Thursday evening officers approved a reception for the Washington Company No 1 Military Department drill team which won the third prize at Terra Haute Ind in the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stax
Temple
Columbia
Tusrday
Elerla
Bethlehem
Friendship
New
Fidelity
William ¥. Hunt
Takoma
Cathedral
St. John's Lodge
Stansbury Lodge
Hzektel J. Ayers
Pythian Temple
J. T. Coldwell Company, No. 7
J. T. Coldwell Company
Grand Lodge
Washington Company
Hugh Held
H. R. Tucker
Sergi. &. M. Pearson
Grand-Lodge
Union
Heacon
Langdon
Business Covenant
Dagren
Washington
Golden Rule
Amity
Harmony
Megroe
Federal City
Excelsior
Ealem
Central
Metropolis
Phoeniz
Salem Lodge
Columbia Lodge
Excelsior Lodge
Monay
Decatur
Calenthe
Wadnanday—Friendship Temple
Rathbons Temple
No. 1 Miliary Department
Terra Haute
Ind
Willam B. Cushing Camp SOV approves August Chesapeake Beach excursion
The Willam B. Cushing Camp No. 80 of the Sons of Veterans met at Grand Army Hall. Commander Arthur Bananger presided. Plans for an August 31 excursion to Chesapeake Beach included athletic events and prize pigeons. The death of Color Bearer W. C. Robbins was announced and funeral rites held at Rock Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam B. Cushing
Division of
Washington
Boy Scouts of
Arthur J. Hall
W. C. Robbins
Grand Army
Robbing
Maj. Hodgson
Maj. Hodgso
Maj
Campbell
Bennett
Woodrow Wilson
United States
National Union updates and August meetings schedule
The National Union reports a packed August with Councils meeting at Foglea hall the Capitol, Prynn’s hall, Puhlan Temple, Perpetual building, and various bank halls. The twenty-ninth session at Mackinac Island July 1914 saw major reforms in fraternal insurance and new tables A to D. Officers elected include Ferguson, Smejkal, Anderson, Myers, Bentley, and Kirby with a large roster of trustees and committee names noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pressman's Council
Foglea Hall
Ast
Capitol Council
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Postofee Department Counci
Prynn’s Hall
Eighth
Interior Council
Puhlan Temple
Washington Couttes
Pyshien
Pennsylvania Avenue
Georgetown Council
Potomac Savings Bank
Wisconsin Avenue
M Streets
Conrad Council
Perpetual Building
Association Hall
Joseph Henry
Kaxten Hall
National Union Senate
Grand
Mackinac Island
Mich
Order
National Union
Senate
F. E. Ferguson
Washington, D. C
B. J. Smejkal
Chicago
H. S. Anderson
California
E. A. Myers
Toledo
Ohio
C. G. Bentley
Cleveland
Tracy H. Clark
George P. Kirby
G. & Caton
G. H. Melien
W. H. Thompson
H. H. Cabaniss
Avanta
FP. Fairman
M. G. Sage
Janesville
Wis
Merritt Starr
Charles J. Kavanaugh
Knights at supreme convention in St Pauli and Haiti drill
State Deputy William P. Normoyle and Past State Deputy Edward P. Harrington attended the supreme convention in St Pauli. Spalding Council held a large meeting led by Grand Knight Francia J. P. Cleary and initiated a large class of first degree candidates including members from Washington and Carroll councils. After the meeting the fourth degree assembly exhibited drill by Capt. Clarence E. Edwards and his team, slated to perform at the Star Spangled Banner celebration in Haiti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Trine
Red Men's Hall
Wisconsin Avenue
N Street
Sachem A
McClure
Georgetown Universiy Hospital
Junior Sagamore Scbbner
Sachem Burroughs
Sachem Heidenheimer
Brother Scribner
Chick Gandil
Sacheem Heidenheimer
Rowan
Mineola
William P. Normoyle
Edward P. Harrington
St. Pauli
Spalding Council
Francia J. P. Cleary
Washington
Carroll
Clarence E. Edwards
Haiti
More
Knights
Marshall Hall
Spalding
Boys Camp and Sea Scout Activities At Annapolis Beach
A protected swimming pool, 125 by 125 feet, is built at the beach for Scouts. Sea Scout operations include a seafaring launch, a 21 horsepower engine, hull painting, and trips to Chesapeake Bay points. The camp adds a wireless tower, a chicken house, white leghorn eggs, and planned excursions with Boy Scout and non Scout access via District Building headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Annepolis
Chesapeake Bay
Annapolle Academy
Maryland
United States
Order of Eagles
Banquet honors National Union president in Chicago
Saturday evening the Potomac Council held a banquet at the Metropolitan Hotel in honor of Frank E. Ferguson, newly elected president of the National Union. Ralph of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing praised the president elect, Ford of the National Council delivered a fine address, and John E. Rhodes served as toastmaster before all joined in singing Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Council
Metropolitan Hotel
The
National Union
Frank E. Ferguson
Ralph
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Ford
National Council
John E. Rhodesi
Modern Woodmen appoints officials across district
Modern Woodmen State Deputy William McCaffrey reports increased appointments for his territory covering New Jersey Maryland Delaware and the District of Columbia after the Toledo head camp. A head sentry from Hagerstown joins a permanent New Jersey head camp committee and W W Potter of A R Talbot Camp becomes a DC head camp standing committee member. McCaffrey is recommissioned for three years. Other appointments include Dr J W Sutherin medical director Dr Benjamin F Gibbs state lecturer and H H Millard district deputy all for the District of Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCaffrey
Chla City
New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Woodmen of
Potter
McCaffrey
J. W Sutherin
Benjamin F. Gibbs
H. H. Millard
Royal Neighbors expands East Coast territory leadership
Mrs Lida J Swiggett state deputy for Royal Neighbors of America oversees District of Columbia Maryland and Delaware. Territory gains New Jersey and West Virginia. work praised as nearly fivefold. Swiggett elected DC delegate to supreme camp at Rock Island Illinois and declined supreme camp office to lead the East. Society ranks third among fraternal orders in the country and first among women managed groups. Men cannot hold office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of America
Lida J. Swiggett
District of Columbia
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
West Virginia
Church News to Date Shows Health Progress for Bishop Harding
Bishop Harding continues to make satisfactory progress toward health and his friends expect him to leave Garfield Hospital for his Maine summer home soon. Mer. Thomas J. Shahan, rector of Catholic University, attended the Hitents of Columbus convention in Pittsburgh last week. In his absence Rev. Dr. George A. Dougherty presided at the summer session opening of the sisters' college. Rev. Dr. Randolph H. McKim arrived from his Pennsylvania summer home yesterday for the weekend and will officiate his 11 o'clock service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene de L. McDonnell
Gonzaga College
St Aloysius Church
Keyser
Nual
John P. Geable
League
Father McDonnell
Harding
Ino
Garfield Hospital
Maine
Mer. Thomas J. Shahan
Catholic University
Hitents of Columbus
Pittsburgh
George A. Dougherty
Sisters’ College
Randolph H. McKim
Pennsylvania
Rescue at Colonial Beach Turns Dangerous Drowning Narrow Escape
Dr Warren B Sterling of Philadelphia nearly drowned while bathing at Colonial Beach on Friday. Capt Malcolm G Stewart Frank W Connell and L A Kener saw danger and rushed to aid bringing him to shore. He was unconscious and revived after about three quarters of an hour. he showed marked improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren B. Sterling
Philadelphia
Colonial Beach
Malcolm G. Stewart
Frank W Connell
L. A. Kener
Sterling
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District Guard
Dreamland
Chesapeake Beach
Scfullt and Southern
Tirearsland
Draf
Chesapeake Vano
Ban Bern
Minnerrow
Cari Mter
United Srest and Decand Regiment
FL Meser
W. Ho Sim
Clark
Rolly Ag
Fle
Maroshaw
Eugene Hall
Wiliam Wilson
Jaac Byrd
Mets
Jordan
Regent Street
Serst Tanall
Corpls
Coleman
Miomepho
Benner
Vong
Hanesh
Treslzena
Virgina Ren
Ara Iech
Terry
Algnal Corps
Ganien
W. Faasett
Aeri
Aidae
Jenks
Mar Luce
Ma McCathran
Mar Hodgson
McCathrab Cat Chase
Shippies
Deiteht
Fullam
Hrookiwas
Nevila
Taut
Morrison
D. C
Dewson
B.A. Stansbury
Thesday
Acacia
Grand Io4go School of Instruction
Whurediy
Jeragatens
George C. Whiting
M. M. Br
Royal Arch
Hiram
Anacostia
Mount Horeb
Potoman
Mount Pieanant
Entreza
Capitol
Knights Templar
Yueaday
de Molay
Dvar Pollar
Rose Croix
St. John’s Mite Association
Osday—Monthly Meeting
George C. Whiting Lodge
Cornelius H. Fallsing
Reuben A. Bagley
Whiting Lodge
New Jerusalem
No. 9
I. C
Everett H. Taylor
Ledge
Masonic and
Eastern Star
Frank H. Peres
Temple Publishing Company
T. John Newton
Kallipolis Grotto
Mystic Order Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm
AC. Oehmler
Seventh Street Wharf
Kallipolis Orchestra
Glen Club
Neotto
Oehmler
Cartly
A. W. Johnston
Medina
Lakes
Order of Eastern Star
Great Falls
James T. Gibbs
Almas Temple
A. Alo. N. M.S
Mystic Shrine
Charles A. Stevens
Carey
Frye
Chester A. Sampson
National Rifles
H Street
A. A. Roby
Hugh Reid
Insurance Department
Terre Haute
Reveille
Py Century Lodge
Herman C. Hansen
Frank A. Howard
T. ©. Kieth
Jease W. Walt
Lee Ragland
Edward Seidam
Joseph Stein
Century Lodge
West
ODD Fellows
Fred D. Stuart
Dexies
No 1
Rebekah Lodges
Eather
Martha’ Washington
Dorcas
Patriarchs Militant
Canton
Ruth Rebekah Lodge
No. 2
P. H. Leary
Fidelity Rebekah, No. 7
Fidelity Lodge
Dorcas Lodge
Rebekah
Frank E. Rapp
W. J Hope
W. J. Rich
RED
Idaho
Northeast Temple
Twelfth
Mineola Tribe
Masonic Hall
Great Council
Harry Danner
Frederick
Tribea
Henry
Tibbitts
Whits
Bank Hall
Society Temple
Fifth and
G Street
Whitman
Red Wing Tribe
Northwest
White Eagle Tribe
Ninth Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Sachem Garrell
Osceola Tribe
Tennallytown
Sagemore
Charles J. Bruner
White Eagle Council
Fifth
Idaho Council
Northeast Templs
Helhene
No 18
Sachem Cartrel
Sioux Tribe
Sachem
Joseph Levy
Waneta Council
Knights OF
Pythias
Sons OF Veterans
Eiseman & CO
Seventh & E Streets
New Lot
Palm Beach
E Sts
Knights OF Columbus
Boy Scouts
Newe
Little Scout
Thomas Nikirk
Sharon
Cal Randle
Randle Highlands
Frederick W. Appe
Raymond Brookmire
Chester F Bletsch
Philip Hardie
George Windle Read
Dan Stesrs
Samuel W. Hardy
A L. Blakeslee
Grant Thomas
Kenneth W Boyd
Gilbert Slentz
BB. Wilson
Knut Nilgean
Francis Harold Hursh
Bertram Hackenberger
Columbus Country Club
Board of Governors
Leo A. Rover
F. M. McLaughlin
J. Rosier Biggs
Isabella
George A. Howe
Epiphany
cKlin
Ria Young
W WN. Tillinghast
Mor- Banton
N.C
Robert Talbot
St. Paul's Church
Twenty Third Street
Haa
Mrs. Talbot
Twilight Park
Father Stanley
Cathe University
Eletera
Wilburn Crafts
Eugene A. Hannan
St Martin's Church
St. Martin's Holy Name Society
Jmea
Riker
St. Stephen’s Church
Columbia Heights
St Patrick’s Church
Presi Gent
Lillian Jackson
Josephine Carroll
I Margaret Jackson
Monroe Wilson
Varina Walker
Brarfens
Hole Miles
Edward Savoy
Tee
Leo Canman
J. N. Study
Indiana
H. E
Evans
Royal Neighbors
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