Peace Parley Refused by Gen Smuts for Germany Clash
Berlin reports recount an alleged 1917 peace talk attempt involving Gen Jan Smuts for Britain, Count Mensdorff for Austria Hungary, and Czernin. Von Wedel says Smuts rejected any parley with Germany, noting only a general war outcome and not peace, while British officials doubted any workable accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aneguiato
Berlin
Argeons von Wedel
Austria-Hungary
Jan Christian Smuts
David Lioy
George
Miniater
Count Mensdorff
Great Britain
Count Iain
Czernin
Count Wedel
Mensdorf
London
Cszernin
Menndorff
Germany
Hans
Smuta
von Wedel
Count von Wedel
France
Ines
Italy
Shufer
Austria
Europe
iVep Wedel
von Weasel
Vienna
the of Hose
Lloyd George
Lioyd
Becauae
England
Free Training For Girls At National Service School Encampment
Free instruction for 104 women applying to the National Service School at 1606 Twentyeth Street NW for a September 1 to 2 encampment. Held in army tents on a government reservation, the program mirrors the men’s officers’ training at Plattsburg to prepare women for leadership in civic, Girl Scout, and postwar reconstruction work with multiple federal agencies and regular service Marines providing instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Service School
Twentieth Street Northwest
War Department
Plattaburg
Congress Funds School Dental Clinics in District
The health department will open four modern dental clinics in public schools this fall to treat bad teeth and mouth ailments among pupils. Locations include Tyler School, Grover Cleveland School, Curtis School, and M Street High School, with specialized care for Colored pupils at M Street. Clinics will be staffed and equipped before classes reopen in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Congress
Tyler School
Eleventh Street
Garrest
Grover
J. A. Murphy
Ernest L. Thurston
Public School Controversy Spurs City Investigation
Investigation into charges against Roscos continues as Bruce, migrant superintendent of colored schools, and Parental League frame the inquiry. The board of education will hear findings at its next meeting around September. Justice Hit will decide on Miss Alice L. Wood’s suspension after returning to the city later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscos
Bruce
John van Schaick
Board of Education
Sohoph ‘Board
City of Justice
Hit
Alice L. Wood
AS TROOPS LEAVE IN CHEMNITZ RIOT FIGHT ENDS
In Chemnitz Saxony a food riot left sixty to eighty soldiers dead and about two hundred wounded on Friday, with ten civilians killed. The city quieted as government forces held key buildings while troops withdrew behind the Auerswalde-Oberlichtenau line and new reinforcements arrived. Negotiations with rioters were ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Proxs
Chemnite
Saxony
Copenhagen
Baturday
Associated Press
Chemnits
Berlin
Auerswalde-Oberlichtenau
Vine
Chemnitz
Advertising Policy as a Path to Expanded Reach
The text argues that success lies not in changing the medium but in improving copy and expanding advertising scope. It cautions against rigid policies that trap you to past practices and urges breaking away from yesterday’s constraints to attract more customers.
Red Cross Announces Third Roll Call to Raise 15 Million
Dr. Livingston Farrand, chairman of the American Red Cross executive committee, announced a nationwide drive November 8 to 11 to enroll members for 1930 and raise 335 million to complete war obligations. Local chapters will conduct necessary appeals for funds, focusing on peace problems at home while honoring allies far harder hit by the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Farrand
Red Cross Tampalen
Ope
Livingston Ferrand
Amaerican Red Cross
Red Cross
War Fund
American Red Cross
Dr. Farrand
Tha
America
Red Crogs
Corbacho Exhibit Closes At Smithsonian Institute
The Jorge Corbacho exhibit of South American high topic documents closed Saturday morning at the Smithson Institute. Attendees included Vice President Marshall Ambassador Le Breton of Argentina Lee Calderon of Bolivia former Minister Peret of Peru Smithsonian staff and several diplomats. Marshall contributed a parchment sentiment to be placed in the collection and Corbacho presented a parchment signed by Pedro Pizarro one of Peru’s early chroniclers and relative of Francisco Pizarro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithaudian Institution
Jorge’ Corbacho
Marshall
Ambasssidr “le Breton
Argentina
Lee Calderon
Bolto
Peret
Peru
Hralicks
Smithsonian
Diplomatic Corps
Corbacho
Pedro Pizarro
Franciaco Pizarro
City Briefs From Congress Heights To Meade Post
Short notices list monthly meetings and events including Congress Heights Public Improvement Association Beta Theta Phi smoker rain contingency George Meade Post G A R Home Club Players Chemical Society naval proving grounds visit and local theater Rialto plans in Cumberland Grafton Bristol Heathaville and Reedville reports of strikes boosters and a death. brief items reflect local civic groups theater plans labor unrest and community events across several towns with dates August 10 and August 19 in notes from The Washington Post special correspondents
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The
Chemical Society
Naval Proving Grounds
Indian Head
Bristol Road
Washington Post
Bristol
Virginia
Heathaville
Albert F. Rice
Reedville
Pee
Mr. Green
Maryland and Virginia primary contests in home stretch
Maryland voters edge toward key party contests in Prince Georges. W. T. Davie seeks Republican registrar of wills. Democrats field include Hickey Crowley Addis. Republicans also run for state attorney and county treasurer races. Campaign active for county offices across Marlboro Laurel Hyattsville and Spalding districts. In West Virginia reports include the J C Fultz car accident near Harpers Ferry and multiple obituaries and remarriages in Charlestown and Webster Springs.
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Washington Post
Upper Marlboro
Prince Georges County
W. T. Davie
George P. Hickey
Maltwood
Jeremiah J. Crowley
Land
Roberts
Isls
Herman ©. Burgess
Hyattaville
R. Fulton Gates
Chillum
Gates
Aherlf
Burgess
Hyallaville
Geborge P. McCensy
Laurel
County Board of Education
John M. Bowie
Mitchellsville
William H. Duvall
John D. Broadus
Spald- Inge
Bernard Sweeney
Nottingham
Thomas
Wildman
Landover
Hervey G. Machen
Olafe Klinger
Riverdale
Robert L. Wells
Marlboro
Thomas J. Talbott
Alexandria to vote on return to work after walkout
News from Alexandria Virginia reports workers in Southern Railway shops and Potomac freight yards may vote this morning on returning to work after a week away seeking higher pay. The vote is organized with the American Federation of Labor advising resumption, and a large majority is expected. Also noted are the organization of Robert E. Lee Post with 62 charter members and plans for permanent officers, plus announcements of a marriage in the city and details of Mount Rainier carnival plans to fund a town hall site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Southern Railway
Potomac
Alexandria County
Hesda
Todey
Ciill
Opera House
American Federation of Labor
Robert E. Lee Poat
American Legion
C. Keith Carlin
Gilbert J. Cox, Jr
The
Roanoke
Clarendon Lawn Party Nets 1500 Dollars
Charles Keefer, six, injured at the ball park, treated at Georgetown Hospital. A Clarendon lawn party by the Citizens Association and fire department raised over 1500 dollars, with 240 from Peter Lattenar’s donation and 3500 from a popularity contest. Upcoming events include a Cherrydale country fair and an Epiphany Church homecoming Labor Day plan. Howard Druckenmiller welcomed a son. Day Boyer returns from service with the Sixth Marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Frederick B. Keefer
Ball Park
Georgetown Hospital
RC ‘Taylor
Citizens’ Association
Fire Department
A. F. Snyder
Peter Latternar
Howard B. Pields
F. Ho McCrillia
J. Marlin Jones
Atta
Eyana
Frances Kenyon
Misa Thelma Wilson
Misa Helen McReady
Cherrydale
Ladies of Epiphany Episcopal Church
Clarendon
Board of Supervisors
The
Athletic Association
Howard Druckenmiller
Day Boyer
Sixth Marines
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Britain
Guts
Anstriga
Teeth Schools’ Care
Washington
Post
Smuthsonian Institution
Congress Heights
Beta Theta Fi Association
Powhatan Hotel
George G. Meade
G. A. ‘R. Hall
Clarksburg
W. Va
Grassells Chemical
Grassells
Meadowbrook
Here
Terre Haute
Ind
Amprogas
New Cumberland Theater
Rialto
Cumberland
Pershing
Liberty Streets
Harry M. Crandall
Washington, D. C
Mr. Crandall
John J. Stump
James E. Perrin
Grafton
W.va
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Stati
Maryland —and the
Virginias
W. T. Davis
Prince Georges G
Mrs. Falts
Charlestown
J. C. Falts
Shepherdstown
Sharpsburg
Harpers Ferry
Fultz
Ccup
Miranda C. Wilson Sead
Sperial
Miranda €. Wilson
Michael van Wilson
Allegany County
Romney
Miss White Bride
William Baldwin Snyder
Harry L. Snyder
Shepherdstown Register
Martha
Jean ‘White
James M. White
Republican
Webster Springs
Oakland Hotel
Samuel C. Dodeon
M. E. Church South
Auto Killa
Minnie MccLelland
Danville
Minnie McLeland
Lawrenceville
Gloucester County
Mr. Miller
Hagerstown
B. Miller
Church of the Brethren
Bridgewater College
Union Trust Company OF the
District OF Columbia
Edward J. Stellwagen
Siberia
Joshua Rosett
Dial
Admiral Kolchak
Dial Publishing Company
West 12Th Street
New York City
News OF Alexandria
Darlas Emme. Bruin
J. T. Bruin
Burton HE. Jewell
Gary
Gilbert
Ross
Mount Rainier
Hyattsville
Hal
Guy Farson
C. Peckham
Frank Smith
Charles Reichelt
W. Young
Haci] Shinn
Clarendon Lawn Party
Charles Keefer
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