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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1914

Page

16

One Bill for District Assessments Seeks Yearly Reforms

The proposal urges yearly assessments replacing triennial ones to improve equalization of real estate and calls for an entire new code governing the insurance department. The report notes department work, finances, staff needs, and recommendations for financing public safety, inspections, and school support in the district.

Insurance Department Distriet Svedite Ems Department of In- Suramie Ans United States Metropolitan Police Institution Health Department Corporation Counsel's

Henry Laurens Dies On This Date Remembered

Henry Laurens, key American diplomat and president of the Continental Congress, died December 8, 1782 in Charleston. He was imprisoned in the Tower of London during the war while negotiating peace with Great Britain and later helped secure a preliminary treaty for the United States.

Henry Laurens Tower OF London U.S Great Britain United States Charleston S.C Laurens Lord Cornwalls Yorktown Laurena Cornwallis Lord Cornwallis American Congress Ffolland van Berckel Amsterdam Mercury Congress Continental Congress John Flancock England London Boston Dilife Friends of Liberty South Carolina Packet Halland Vestal Newfoundland Tolland van Berchent Europe Senate Nebraska Secretary of Commerce Canada

Stage Secret for Healthy Hair Revealed in Advert

A vintage ad touts a home hair treatment claiming shampoo preparation dissolves in hot water to create a cleansing solution. It promises reduced oiliness, improved scalp stimulation, and noticeably lighter, fluffier hair with enhanced growth potential.

Bankrupt firm faces protest over lease on first floor

The Arlington Fire Insurance Company petitions in District Supreme Court protesting receivers plan to abandon the leased first floor at 145 Pennsylvania Ave NW. The lease dated December 5 Ili for five years at 6500 yearly rent stands amid the firm Lewis Johnson &y bankruptcy. The petition argues the lease is a substantial claim and rebuts the receivers move to discontinue the location citing potential $6 monthly quarters as cheaper. Attorneys Brandenburg & Brandenburg represent the insurance firm.

Arlington Fire Insurance Company Distret Supreme Court Lewis Johnson &Y Pennsylvania Avenue Ingulatve Company Ili Kenyon and Lammond Brandenburg & Brandenburg Robert B. Howard

National Defense Council Proposed in Senate Plan

A Senate plan envisions a council of national defense led by the Secretary of State with senior military and congressional leaders to investigate U S preparedness, report a general defense policy to Congress, and guide annual appropriations. The measure sets meetings, travel, and funding rules and aims to place national defense on a scientific footing with congressional assent.

Council of National Defense Army Chamberlain Navy Senate House of Representatives Committee On Naval Affairs Secretary of the Navy Army War College Naval War College Bec United States Congress

Pennsylvania Governor-Elect Brumbaugh Attacked and Praised

A dinner at the Shoreham features Dr. Martin G Brumbaugh the Republican governor-elect of Pennsylvania pledging to push social justice legislation. Representative William B Vere hosts and pledges party support while Representative Palmer warns of independence and potential solo battles if colleagues desert him. Guests include William D. Amery Joseph Annin George Graham J Hampton Moore and many others from Pennsylvania and New York political circles.

Pennsylvania William S. Ware Martin G. Brumbaugh William 8. Vere Pannaylvants Shoreham Dr. Brumbaugh Dinera Republians Ware Palmer Dr Brumbaugh Alwrays Representative Ware Élert Erect Willis Ohlo Representative Fitzgerald New York J. Hampton Moore George S. Graham John HK. K. Scott William Dbd, Ainey Joseph P. Annin Andrew R. Brodbeck Martin G . Brumbaugh Warren Wuorih Bailey William Brown Ira E. Bennett Thomas W. Brahany L. Ames Brown James Francis Burke William C. Beales Andrew J. Barchfeld Thomas Butler John J. Casey Willam el. Coleman Thomas ¥. Crago Veter E. Costello W. O. Carr Michael Donohue Robert Angua McSween Taylor North John H. Nolan Charles J. Patton Stephen G. Porter A. Mitchell Palmer Charles WW. Rowland John Rothermel Arthur R. Rupley John Ryan Henry J. Steela Lows W. Strayer John R. K. Scott W. Harry Stevens Fre Steckman Milton W Shreve Henry W. Temple Theodore ‘Tiller William §. Ware Anderson Walters

Ambassador Mock Hill in hospital after ship incident

Honolulu reports Ambassador to Turkey William W Mock Hill is in critical condition after being taken from the Uner Chiya Maru to a local hospital on Friday en route to China. His status was updated as critical.

Honolulu William W Mockhill Turkey China

King George Honors French Generals in France Visit

During his visit to France, King George conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath on Generals Joffre and Foch and the Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George on seven other French generals.

London France George Order of the Bath Joffre Foch

Questioning Rules Committee Powers Over Fortifications Inquiry

Representative Gardner pressed for open testimony on fortifications and Panama Canal provisions, urging cross examination of multiple chairmen. The White House stated the President opposes Mr. Gardner’s inquiry method but favors full congressional inquiry and offered access to executive facts, while avoiding executive statements on the questions posed.

Sherkey Padgett O. K Fitzgerald Panama Canal Hay Sherley Dickinson Meyer Bonaparte Stimson Washington White House Committee On Rules Officera Gardner White Houses Army Navy Mrr. Gardner Committee of Congress

Army and Navy Changes of the Day

Military moves include leaves of absence for Maj Frederick F Russell and Lt Albert I Hall. Officers reassigned across ordnance, engineers, quartermaster, and field artillery. Several ships and voyages listed with arrivals and route changes.

ARMY Frederick F. Russel Medical Corps Oriner. Mitcham Ordnance Department Harrelson N. F Stephen M. Foote Count Artillery Corps Grorgh McK. Williamson Quartermaster Corps Robert BR. Ratmond Corps of Engineers L.otis R. Burgess Coast Artillery Corps Fort MacArthur Cal Albert 1 Hall Field Artillery Lafayette Ind Arthur J. Christie Twenty-second Infantry Wilfrid M. Blunt Eleventh Cavalry Fort Oglethorpe

Naval Orders Rear Admiral Nicholson retires and transfers listed

Rear Admiral Reginald F Nicholson advances to statutory retirement. Capt M Johnston detached to commandant navy yard New Orleans. Lieutenant Commander W S Miller to Delaware as gunnery officer. Lieutenant junior grade M R Pierce to fitting out M land duty in command when commissioned. Lieutenant M Memmet detached Henley to navy yard New York. Naval Constructor H O Wietch detached to navy yard New Orleans. Faytansier Q B Westlake to naval hospital Mare Island. Chief Navy steward A Sheckts to Ranger. Chief Gunner E W Furey to Ohio. Machinist F Hotchkiss to San Francisco. Chief Carpenter J A Lord to Virginia. Carpenter C F Barber to naval hospital Boston. Gunner R J Miller to Kansas. Pharmacist P J Waldner to naval hospital Philadelphia. Pharmacist H A Harris to naval hospital Washington. Note Paymaster Clerk Henry Minkler retired died at Newport December 4, 1914.

Denver Manzansilo Mezatta Georgia Newport Boston K-2 New London Perkins Anderry Charleston Mackenzie Key West Tampa Jason Marseille Genoa Utah Tompkinsville New York Yard Annapolis Ensenada Mazatlan Ontario Hampton Roads Norfolk Mars San Diego New Orleansa Noston Terry Perking Mant New Orleans Pacific San Francino Cal Positasier New York City Atlantic Feet New Jersey Virginia Cumberland New York Constellation Reginald F. Nicholson M. Johnston Naval War College Navy Yard Miller Delaware M. RB Pidrce Grafer Ror. Memmet Henley Naval Constructor Hot. Wiech Assiatant Eastern Histrict of Pennsylvania T .Faytansier Q. B. Westlake Olongspo Naval Hospital Mare Island Nestawain A. Sheckts Ranger E. W. Furey Kao- Bas Ohio F. Hotchkiss Salem San Francisco J. A. Lord C. F. Barber Maye R. J. Miller Kansar P. J. Waldned Philadelphia Hi. A. Harris Washington D. C Henry Minkler W. G Powlly Parmeter J. F. McGill Puget Mound Naval Prison W. W. Low Rhode Island Marine Barracks M. ©. Shearer Puget Sound M. Randall TE. W. Hoyt Sao Diego C. T. Meyers Key Weat A. D. Roren Net American Legation Managua Nicaragua A. A. Ragscot, Jr Portsmouth R. E. Mesheesmith Mecagua Serine Barracks A. B. King Michigan Marmion Maine Barracks New Hampshire L. B. Stephenson Vermont J. T. Mayer South Carolina C. I. Metcalf Nebraska J. C. Pierce A. H. Purner Guam Eien N. C. Bates Florida T. A. Sebree Parine Barracks P. T. Case Louisiana T. A. Secor Irta V. Fi. Stack First Brigade Connecticut Vera Cruz Mexico

Miss Calhoun Hosts Bridal Party Dinner

New York December 7 Miss Julia J Calhoun whose marriage to Baron Mebert De Nagell attaché of the Netherlands legation in Washington will be solemnized tomorrow afternoon at St Thomas Church entertained her bridal party tonight at her parents home. Guests included Mrs Eugene du Pont Mrs Newell W Tilton Jonkheer W H De Beaufort Count De Rechteren Limpburg James E Calhoun Eugene E du Pont L Adams Calhoun and John C Calhoun Jr Mrs Daniel S Lamont will hold a reception this afternoon at her home to introduce her youngest daughter Katharine Lamont.

New York Julia J. Calhoun Baron Mebert de Nagell Legation of Netherlands Washington St. Thomas’ Church John Calhoun Eugene du Pont Wilmington Del Newell W. Tilton Jonkheer W. H. de Beaufort Count de Rechteren Limpburg James E. Calhoun Eugene E. du Pont 1. Adams Calhoun John C. Calhoun Daniel S. Lamont Katharine Lamont

Society Notes From Washington Courting Social Circles

Mrs Albert Ju Mills and numerous society figures attend gatherings as the Congressional Crib hosts Friday afternoon events. Count Ronde departs for New York to oversee the Swedish consulate. Mary Werttey marries Karl Minnigerode in El Paso. distractions of Mrs Mann visiting in Illinois and Parker’s Washington arrival shape the season.

Social World Frills Stir Washington Society

Social column notes include Baroness Mila Wengelmuller leading hospital work for the Red Cross while living in Washington and Bar Harbor, with a history in Vienna and Austria Hungary diplomacy. Also spied are visits by Gen Wotherspoon and James Waddell, engagements and weddings, theater plans for Pandora's Box relief funds, and arrivals of European nobility at the Shoreham and other hotels.

Washington Red Cross Service Austra Mila Wengelmalner Austria-Hungary Hengelrouller von Hengenar Bar Harbor Harl Harbor Asnersen Parra Vienna Adriatic Tiengelmuller Ischel Mi’aiengelmuller Forears Dupont Circle

Mrs Barnett Returns From Philadelphia Washington

Mrs George Barnett has returned to Washington from Philadelphia and joined Gen Barnett. Barnett was at home as usual at the Marine barracks. Mr and Mrs Edwin H Pilson welcome a daughter born yesterday morning. their third child. Tent Connell of New Mexico visiting his brother Tent Connell at the Portioned Taent Council Austin Kautz has left Washington to assume command of S 8 Glacier on the lacse coast. Bra Kautz and her son will follow next week.

W W Wotherspoon James Waddell Washington Hotel Astor New York Joseph W. Folk Interstate Commerce Commission Mr. Folk le Roy Place Enrique Liorente Senorita Clementina Llorente D. Cooper Anna M Cooper Julius H Wolpe George Barnett Philadelphia Gen Barnett Barnett Marine Barracks Edwin H Pilson Bor Mra Pilson Connell New Mexico Tent Connell Taent Council Austin Kautz Glacier Lacse Bra Kautz

George Black Stewart Takes Bride in Rhea Church Ceremony

In New York, George Black Stewart and Miss Ella Hart, both connected to Auburn Theological Seminary and Harrisburg, were wed in a private ceremony at the Rhea Presbyterian Church. The Rev William Dierson Merrick officiated, with only the two families in attendance.

New York Clem Ga Black Stewart Pis Auburn Theological Seminars Adapurn, Sr Ella i. Hart Harrisourg Fa Rhea Presbsterian Seretadiat William Dierson Merrik

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