Knights of Columbus dedicate club house and award 41 scholarships
A dedicatory ceremony marks the laying of the cornerstone for the Knights of Columbus country clubhouse near the Fort Myer radio site. Sixty scholarships funded by a 501 000 gift to Catholic University will support researchers pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree. 41 recipients are named from various states and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic University
Vantual Qabona
Knights of Columbus
Catvanle University
Knights
Nore
Dieuveitis
Chicage
Francis James Stooney
Marva Kans
Loula
T. A. Roberts
Chatac
Noel
Lewiston
Willam
Joseph Murphy
Bronx
New Leek
James M. Moore
Watertown
Wis
Don Thomas Drury
East Lawn
Mags Hemaini du Boas
Troy
Frank Wo Fannan
Melandria
Viandames Fleming Scranton
Robert d Garland
Chicago
James
Charles Larey McClaskey
Hllamield
Stephen Edward Hurley
Laumont NM Dak
Thomas St. Lannon
Sacksonvile
Fla
Arthur John Lewis
Fort Myer
Mer
William T. Russell
St. Patrick's Church
Rozier Biggs
Rover
Mgr
Russell
Ile
Beneft
Pr. Biggs
Potomac
Washington
Prices soar as war drives food costs in Washington
Washington markets show widespread price hikes across meats, fish, dairy, produce, and dry goods as European conflict tightens supply. Dealers report living costs rising hourly with green corn, beef, veal, pork, and cheese all trending higher while summer fruits flood the market. some wholesalers deny war as sole cause, citing home-market demand and declining domestic beef and pork stocks.
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Washington
California
Niagara
Concord
Delaware
Jim
Tles
Town Crusade Aims to Reduce High Cost of Living
A society now conducts a town to town crusade to materially cut the utterly unnecessary high cost of living in the United States. It protests that prices in this country rise even under normal conditions and should not be justified by wartime needs for essentials.
Week of Showers Forecast Across the Nation
The weather bureau forecast a week of local showers, except in the far West, with above normal temperatures in the north and central regions. Thundershowers were expected in the northern and central areas east of the Rockies during the first half, and occasionally in the second half. South Atlantic and gulf states would see continued thundershowers and mild temperatures, while the extreme West would have generally fair weather.
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Weat
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
South Atlantic
Gulf States
German Sympathy Seen as Justified by Washington Pastor
The Rev John MacMurray of Union Methodist Episcopal Church argued Germany had not had room to expand and would sacrifice for national dignity. He urged prayers for peace and sympathy with Germany, as churches nationwide held services.
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Union M. E
Washington
Germany
John MacMurray
Union Methodist Episcopal Church
Twentieth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Europe
MacMurray
Cardinal Gibbons
National Association
Harding
Garfield Hospital
Canon Wiliam L. de Vries
Bethleham Chapel
Canon de Vries
Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church
Third
A Streets
8. M. McCloy
William E. Mallalley
Pennsylvania Arenue
Montgomery
James Shera Montgomery
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
Middle West
War’s sole justification and the plea for peace
William E. Andress of the United States Treasury urged at Stanton park that war is justified only to emancipate human rights and criticized European rulers for provoking conflicts. He cited the American colonies' independence as a rare justified war and called on the U.S. to act as a peace maker whenever feasible.
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William E. Andress
United States Treasury
Stanton Park
Young Men's Christian Association
Andress
Europe
United States
Peace Cross Services Noted By Union Clergy and Leaders
A long list of religious ceremonies and sermons across Washington is reported. Canon Williams, Rev A F Masters, and Dr J G McAllister preach at Peace Cross and Central Presbyterian events, with Marine Band and Cathedral choir assisting. Union services, vacations, and retirements of clergy are mentioned along with Italian Catholic picnic details.
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Marine Band Aasista
A. F. Masters
J. G. McAllister
Louisville, Ey
Cannda William L. de Vries
Cathedral Close
Cathedral Choir
Marine Band
McAllister
Central Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian ‘Theological Seminary
Louis-ville
Washington
Huntsville
Church of the Holy Rosary
A. di Carlo
Salvatore Scalco
Joseph A. Torilla
John Laverine
Bonafires
James O'Shea
Louis Gatti
Admiral Coope
Waldecker
Donavan
Anselmo
P. Ragio
G. Schiavone
A. Anselmo
G. Codella
L. Castaggini
M. Stado
Migilaccio
P. Tarstaglia
F. Gervasio
G. Baldwin
F. Ruszo
Sala
C. Carollo
M. Mancuso
Bieths Reported Births and Family Names
Felix P and Mary B Yonney bear a girl. Percy L and Catherine V Wood have a boy. Julex F and Frances M Valle have a girl. Clair Pittman has a boy. Flowrsay Jr and Hazel dtenefae have a boy. Eucherlah and Grace Huntington have a girl. Abner L and Agnes Grigth have a boy. John H and Marie Wedge have a boy. Pilot and Carrie White have a boy. George and Hettie Lewis have a girl. Rufus and Lily Carter have a boy. Anseph M and Mary M Curtis have a girl.
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Felix P
Mary B. Yonney
Percy L
Catherine V. Wood
Julex F
Frances M. Valle
Munzl
Clair Pittman
Flowrsay, Jr
Hazel Dtenefae
Eucherlah
Grace Huntington
Abner L
Agnes Grigth
John H
Marie Wedge
Aeeste
Rita Chlalastri
Herman N
Ciara M. Alley
Carrie White
George
Hettie Lewis
Avery
Marthe Grimes
Rufus
Lily Carter
Anseph M
Mary M. Curtis
Deaths Reported in Local Notices
Death notices list Edward Phoenix 59 Annie Yen Lear 9 Mary Garrivan 56 Julia Bullock 42 Joseph Spencer 11 days Ada Henson 25 Lewis Greene 29 Joseph Coleman 47 Martha Seamon 0 years with multiple unreadable addresses and garbled street names.
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Edward Phoenix
Cherry Hil
Annie T. Yen Lear
Shannon Pl
Mary V. Garrivan
Julia E Bullock
Garrald Hopital
Joseph M. Spencer
Ada Henson
Lewis Greene
Lislave
Joseph Coleman
Doves Court Uw
Martha Seamon
Ara
Band Concerts Today at Barracks and Soldiers' Home
This afternoon at 4 30 o'clock the United Breton Marine Band performs at barracks with director William H. Santelmann presenting marches overtures and opera selections. The United States Soldiers' Home Band follows at 4 o'clock on the band stand with a program including Thomas Jefferson Overture Intermotte Pagliacci and a waltz suite.
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United Breton Marine Nand
William H. Santelmann
Mareh
Brooks’ Trumphal
Rossini
Martis Bobotion
United States Soldiers
Jean du
Paris
Intermotte
Tederait
Wolth and Meiners
Praise for the President on thrift drive and wartime price defense
The American Society for Thrift sent a telegram praising the President for promptly declaring war on extortionate prices in the United States. It also urges the President to support a national thrift movement toward simple living, echoing Belgium’s wartime example and organizational backing by S. W. Straus of Chicago.
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American Society For Thrift
United States
Ife
Belgium
American Society
Thrift
5. W. Straus
Chicago
Elks Clambake Set For September 13 at Marshall Hall
The Washington Lodge of Elks will celebrate its annual old-time Rhode Island clambake at Marshall Hall on September 13. Arrangements are made with a steamboat company and Marshall Hall administration to transport and house about 300 members. Fred J Mersheimer chairs the committee. Plums are coming next week. Read full details in The Fast on Sunday August 29.
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Elks
Washington Lodge of Elks
Rhode Island
Marshall Hall
Fred J Mersheimer
Art and pencil shop notices and local ads in brief
CxTY BULLETINS. Expert Fountain Pen Repairing. Artmaries Fountain Pen Shop at Plain Avenue. Carpets and rags cleaned thoroughly. Moderate charges. Ph Conger’s W.685. Noted for fine floral designs Shaffer’s New Flower Store 9004th Ave. F.V. Launch 10068 Pr. Ave. giving patrons tickets for theater shows.
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Pl.ave
Ph. Conger’s
Shaffer's
F. V
Ave
German Bartenders Win at Annual Union Outing
About 2 000 people including Bartenders' Union Local 438 members and guests visited Luna Park for games and freak stunts. James Conroy supervised athletics as J Pistorio's band opened events at 30 o'clock and continued all day. Awards went to winners in races swimming events and a tug of war with the German team defeating the Irish team.
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Bartenders’ Union
Local 438
Luna Park
James Conroy
J. Pistorio
Martin Hurley
BH. Braff
Fritz Hausen
Peter Baum
Frank Weigand
C. R. Barrick
P. Sullivan
Tubrace
M J. Joyce
EB. McCormick
E. Brut
B. Brutt
W. Uphold
3. Crummin
P. Baum
M. Hurley
M. J. Joyce
L. Nebb
W. L. Dorsey
Charlee L. Stearns
C. M. Barrick
Charles Fuchs
J. Salbean
M. B. Fitzgerald
J. Nebb
J. Hamlin
L. Baum
E. Edwards
Immigration Officials Predict War Immigration Shifts
Immigration commissioner Anthony Caminetti says during the European war immigration to the United States will decline as conflict continues, with a possible postwar inrush of refugees. Since 1820, six years exceeded 100,000 annual arrivals, the peak being 1,285,349 in 1907 and 1,218,000 in 1913.
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United States
Anthony Caminetti
Terday
Caminetti
Fire Destroys Harness and Carriages at Livery Stable
A fire yesterday afternoon caused $2,000 damage to harnesses and carriages owned by James W. Wilson & Bro at 1827 T Street NW. The livery stable stored carriages and hay behind the building. No people were injured as the lower floor ignited but firemen quelled the blaze quickly. The house and stable belonged to John T. Crowley of 1722 Q Street NW.
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James W. Wilson & Bro
T. Strea
Stabie
John T. Crowley
Q Street
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H. N. D. Parker
The
Bright
Lox
Martin Dodge
Good Roads
Dept. of Surniture
U. S
Dodge Park
P. O
RF. D
White
National Bank of Washing
Roar Ruff
National Bank of Washington
Wmom Dove
J. Maury Dove Coal Company
Mic
Noonan
Virginia Theater
Rom Broy
Ietail Paints
MJ Allon Altur
Apt
Olympia
14Th
Euclid Sts
Wy AY
P Heights
Kent Luethyn
Oregon Ave
Chedas Hartman
Mount Rainier
Zimmerman Antique Furniture
17Th St
Robert Harvey
Goldenberg
House & Hartmann
7Th St
R St
Seward Square
Teanallytown
D.C
Mie
Tv Teachum
18Th St
Mall Free
9Th St. N. W
Washington, D. C
Cardinal
Fort Myer Station
Union Trust Company
Kaiser
Canon DE Vryes
Canon Williams
Wiliam Richard P. Williams
Mgr. Russell
William J. Russell
Father Smyth
William Carroll
St Paul's Church
North Shore
Marshall
James T. Marshall
West Street Presbyterian Church
Auburn
Dr. Marshall
Eugene de L. McDonnell
Gonzaga College
St. Aloysius’ Church
New York
William Brooks
Staten Island
John Mulligan
New Jersey
Edward Rooney
Virginia
John Scully
Tennessee
Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Herbert Booth Smith
Second Presbyterian Church
Knoxville
Tenn
St. Patrick's
George Harrington
Maryland
Father Harrington
Georgetown
Luther Hess Waring
Georgetown Lutheran Church
West Street
le Grand Powers
Universalist Church
Thirteenth
L Streets
Pierce
van Schaicl
Bieths
Mtg Cara
Hammerstois Balletmore
Sheba
Aucliffa
Rebucca
Sunnybrook Farm
Os Gamble
the Star-Bpaneled Banner
Society For Thrift
Cxty Bulletins
Trish
Union
Wilson Brothers
Siz
U. S. Treasury
AYO Savings Ca
Byeon
Adams
11Th St. N
Royal Pilsen
Abnerbrury Brewing Company
Browere
Cew
West 1600
Hearich Brewing Co
National Electrical Supply CO
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Post
Lund
A. Mardimia & CO
L. L. Perkins
Fantable Surety Co
Southern
Merica
Durham
Durham Tobacco
Bull Durham
Bull? Durham
Bull” Durham
Ham, N.C
American Tobacco Company
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