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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1915

Page

7

Guard In Fine Defense Theoretical Foe Defeated

District militia at Camp Ordway Colonial Beach Virginia conducts a mock battle across the Potomac in a nighttime march and landing. The operation is called a complete victory despite heavy emphasis on theoretical warfare and a three hour drill that scorched into reality. Regular pay and district pay are outlined with camp entertainments planned as troops await the arrival of Grotto members.

Col Young Ordway Grotto Kallipalls Grotto St Johnna

Farewell party bids bon voyage to I C C clerk Jen sen

About forty friends of Norman H Jen sen a clerk for the Interstate Commerce Commission gathered at John B Smith 1106 Lake at Northwest last night for a farewell party before he leaves today on an extensive Western trip.

Norman H. Jensen Interstate Commerce Commission John B Smith Lake At Northwest Mr Jensen Legin Toftay

Denver Bride Weds Widower After Acquittal

Mrs. Berth Wright, once Burlington resident, married W. N. Fay a prominent Denver merchant after being acquitted of murdering her first husband John A. Wright shot last April. The sole witness, son Nei Wright, testified he shot his father while trying to seize the revolver from his mother. Judge Ben D. Linday faced contempt charges for not disclosing the youth’s possession of the gun.

Bowcin Washington Post Denver Colo Berth Wright Burlington Walpalo Jons John A. Wright W.N Fay Fay Young Wright

Death of Samuel L Hoover in Washington

Samuel L Hoover, 50, a longtime member of Hoover & Dan, died at his home in Washington after a yearlong illness. He leaves a widow Anna Maloney, two sons William Joseph and Lawrence, a daughter Mary Alice, five brothers, and his father William H Hoover, former food inspector. Funeral services will be held under Elks and Eagles auspices.

Rammuel Lemon Hoover Washington Hoover & Danhim Connanticut Avenues Elka and Eagles Hoover William H H Hoover Mra Jean McKalvie Lemon Hoover Mary Alice Hoover City Wiliam H. H., Jr Charles N Frank FP George F Eugene T. Hoover

Hoodoo Over A Friday Marriage License Cancelled

Park Diggs of Marcus Hook Pa wrote to Marriage Histories clerk Lt Col William A Kroll about a license issued Friday the 1th this month He claimed the marriage planned with Amelia Buller age 21 of Charles County Md was doomed by distance and distrust Kroll canceled the license and noted Diggs age 22 and bride 21 amid the odd Friday omen context

Park Diggs Marcus Hook William A. Kroll Saya Col Kroll Amelia Buller Charles County

Official War Reports from Berlin and Paris Aug 20 1920

German army headquarters claim major advances against Russia in Poland taking Novogeorgievsk with 9000 prisoners including generals and seizing over 700 cannons while pursuing across key fronts from Kovno to Grodno. French and Petrograd briefings describe artillery duels, mine warfare, and shifting positions along the Oise Champagne Argonne Vosges and Narew fronts with ongoing fortifications and counterattacks. The reports outline German gains, Russian resistance, and Allied summaries of battlefield activity in several sectors.

Fileid Marahat von Mackensen Koterka Fpulva Anet Viadove Plaza Angrea Souches Vosges Schratzmannele Smail France Paris War Office Aay Bally Oise Quennevieres Champagne Perthes-Beaussipur Argonne Meure Bathincourt-Haucourt Hilaensirat Artola Ablam Angres French War Office Alsas la Sallie Petrograd Iaaueh Riga Lower Billys Kavno Janow Kochedary Kaoyno Niemen Narew Bug Strenkava Goure Tipnitza Brest Litevak Lipnitus Bugeaat Vladova Pushcha Novogeorglevak Wkra Vistula Wynnaiow

Sermons and public notices fill Norfolk brief

The Rev Dr Charles Morris of Bank Street Baptist Church Norfolk Va will preach two sermons tomorrow at Shiloh Bantlet Church and speak on how Europe’s conflict relates to the second coming of Christ Monday night. A lecture titled The Seven Great Needs of the Negro will follow. St Rone's Technical School girls enjoyed a Mitchel Falls outing hosted by J W Davis of the Washington and Old Dominion Railway. An old-time Methodist camp meeting at Savage Md near Washington progresses toward weekend close. Liquor license filings lag behind last year with 86 retail and 128 wholesale applications to date. Arthur Nadine two years old died suddenly at 52 Delaware Avenue Northeast. George B Stauffer named Federal bank examiner to be based in Philadelphia starting October 1. F C Roberts from Washington named Porto Rico Labor Commissioner. Surgeon General Hupert Blue awarded American Medical Gold Medal for 1914 for notable humanitarian work.

Charles Morris Bank Street Baptist Church Norfolk Shiloh Bantlet Church Europe Morris George B Stauffer Currency Federal Philadelphia Federal Reserve District Stauffer Washington Public Health Service Revenue Cutter Service Secrearien Treasury F C Roberts Porto Rico Columbia ‘Typographical Union Delagate Central Labor Union

Grade Crossing Work Boosts Connection to Mount Vernon

Excavation begins on Russell road to depress a dangerous grade crossing with the Washington and Old Dominion Railway in Alexandria county. The project, funded by the railway, aims to reopen the road within 60 days, Rowzie & Slocombe hold the contract as progress continues on several Alexandria roads to link with Mount Vernon avenue. Engineers target October 1 for completion of macadamized routes including paths via Rosemont Brad dock Haights to Hume and North Washington street through poorerhouse lane St Elmo and Del Ray toward Luna Park. The effort promises Virginia’s finest routes, connecting to military highways between Arlington and the Potomac.

Abbington King Street Alexandria Russell Road Alexandrite Washington and Old Dominion Railway Ul Ip Rowzie & Slocombe County Mount Vernon Avenue Agricultural Department Virginia Rosemont Braddock Haights Hume Washington Street Poorhouse Lane St Elma del Ray Luna Park Arlington Theouth Potomac

Police News in Brief of Local Thefts and Incidents

Police filed reports of numerous petty thefts and property losses including a leather handbag with cash and papers, a pocketbook, a bicycle, and a piano cover. Also noted were gambling items, a lead pipe from a vacant house, and a gold watch. Several accidents and health incidents were recorded, with people missing, minor injuries, and diet illnesses. The piece lists names, addresses, and the officers involved in the cases.

Regiments Inspected and Political Endorsements Noted

The Virginia Volunteer infantry unit was told Adjt Gen Saies will inspect September 6 by Col Jo Lane Stern. Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen backs J E Doherty for state labor commissioner. Howard T Colvin seeks the post with support to Guy Swart. Scottish Rite plans class initiation and temple dedication in Washington in October. Eagles vs Coast Artillery Nine and Alva Aerte Fraternal Order meet Fort Hunt artillery team this afternoon at North Alfred street grounds.

Virginia Volunteer Infantry Adjt Saies Jo Lane Stern Brotherhood Indorses J E Doherty The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen James B Doberts Howard T Colvin Guy Swart Nim Eagles Coast Artillery Alva Aerte Order of Hayles Coast Artiflery Fort Hunt Va North Alfred Street

Rail firm to halt Chesapeake steamboat lines

Interstate Commerce Commission orders the Pennsylvania Railroad Company to discontinue nearly all steamboat lines on Chesapeake Bay and tributaries including the Chester Choptank Santicoke Wicomico Pocomoke and Occo Hannock rivers from Baltimore to Eastern Shore points with two exceptions Love Point and Claiborne. The ruling deems continued operation a Panama Canal Act violation though mentions possible future review if competition with railroads arises.

Potomac Patuxent Plan Rappahannock Pennsylvania Railroad Company Chesapeake Bay Interstate Commerce Commission Chester Choptank Santicoke Wicomico Pocomoke Occohannock Baltimore Love Point Claiborne Commiezion

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