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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1915

Page

2

Marbury seeks Alexandria mayor's seat in April 1916 race

Three candidates enter the Alexandria mayoral contest after Councilman Marbury announces his Democratic bid. Mayor Fisher aims for another term, and James M. Duncan joins after leading Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. Nominations close February 4. race appears open and lively. Local civic groups and lodges plan events including Masonry Mount Vernon wreaths, and a jury is drawn for criminal cases in the corporation court.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Councilman & F Marbury Fisher Tueaday James M. Duncan Marbury

Baltimore Markets Briefs on Wheat Fruits and Eggs

Baltimore market notes show firmer wheat trends with spot prices for No 2 red and December futures. Oats stocks in elevators, poultry prices for chickens ducks and turkeys listed, dairy products including creamery and cheese quotes, eggs from Maryland Pennsylvania and Western regions noted with price ranges.

Baltimore Maryland Virginia Pennayivania Telis Pennsylvania West Virginia Southern

Police News In Brief From Yesterday Robberies And Fires

Police report numerous robberies in northwest and southeast areas including items from houses, shops, and a library front in front of the Public Library. Losses include a dog, jewelry, clothing, watches, brass fixtures, rugs, and bicycles. A well dressed man warned florists about bad checks. Early morning fire at Mrs Mary Evans home caused $200 damage. one worker burned on a hand. A car struck a horse and a man was injured. several accidental injuries and hospitalizations noted. A taxicab and a car collision caused further damage. several people missing or injured are reported.

W. M. Ritter Massachusetts Avenue Morris & Co Seventh Sam Rosin M. Mitchell Emma J. Cutnail Angeline FL Plummer Clifton Street Mary Evans Fifteenth Street Richard B. Carver Kentucky Avenue Capital Traction Company Navy Yard Gate Threeemulea Edward Berry Fifth Street Berry Casualty

Public Printer Ford urges raises and new building at government printing office

Public Printer Ford proposes pay raises for printing and bookbinding staff with hourly rates rising to 55 and 60 cents respectively and a total annual expense increase of about 88 thousand dollars. He recommends replacing the old government printing office north of the new building with a larger facility due to space needs and notes the old structure has been condemned and reinforced. The office balance from appropriations stands at 211 thousand 283 dollars 46 cents. He cites shorter year length and no night shifts as reasons for lower annual charges and reports fewer postal card orders but 18 thousand more money order books than the prior year.

Government Printing Office Ford Congress

Army and Navy officer promotions and leave notices

Promotions announced for Geld artilery sem and coast artillery corps officers including Blakely Minor Crockett Gibson Pendleton Donn Edwards and others. Several officers granted leave of absence for varying durations and assignments to duty. Vessels movements noted with Nereus Sacramento Patapsco South Dakota and others as they proceed or relocate to various posts.

Geld Artilery Charles 8 Blakely Sixth Field Artillery Fifth Field Artillery Harold F. Minor Teave Seth W. Cook Fourth Cavalry Francis H. Burr Infantry Oifteen Gad Morgan Twenty-fourth Infantry Richard T. McDonnell Philippine Scouts Manila P. I San Francisco Cal Menila Philippine Department Alexander W. Maish Ordnance Department United States Cartridge Co Lowell Orat Heutensot Walter K. Donn Allen G. Edwards Maj Hall Fort Totten Gibson Pendle Ton, Dunn Epwar Treetown Sierra Leone Hercules Norfolk Indian Head New Orleans Tapolobampo Mazatlan Orion Hampton Roads Guantanamo Potomac Cristobal Almirnore Bay Stewart Tonoletempo Utah Tompkinsville Whipple Topolobaimpo Nereus Honolulu Olongapo Sacramento Hattian Waters Navy Yard Portsmouth N. H Patapsco Norfolk Navy Yard Gnantscamo Concel South Dakota Ban

Naval Orders Note Detachments and Commissions

Naval orders list personnel detached for various duties and commissions including W K Hairibon at Naval War College for six months leave and multiple A Surg and Machinist appointments with December effective dates. Movements cover receiving ships in New York Philadelphia Boston San Francisco and Norfolk with assignments to Michigan Louisiana New Jersey and other locations. A brief summary notes radio and gunnery duty appointments and marked market commentary on cotton prices.

W. K. Hairibon Naval War College Nick F. F. Murdock LL B. Wiggs M. BR. G A. C. Linton A. .Mabsteller M. BR A. Sarg L. H. Williams M. R WOLF Michigan Wall C. BE. Briggs Rostov G. F. Bglabs Louisiana Watt R. J. Kingamila New York FL W. Yuraskg Philadelphia Mark Strosk Boston New Jersey Newark W. A Mabon San Prindléeo J. F. Murphy Phila Delphis Pass C. Rohds P. E. Katee G. BH. Kellogg March San Francisco Cal AL Foie Ae Aero Ei Zehner BE. A. Whited Norfolk C. R. Rockwell Mass W. B. Snyder Arkansas Hampton Roads Whorter Aymn Tompkinsville N. X Lee Mortalk Chester Monrovia

Plan to Study Rivers Congress Seeks Deferral of Rail Legislation

Wilson administration plan for railroad regulation draws praise from railroad leaders while Senator Underwood proposes a joint Senate House commerce committee inquiry. He urges deferring new rail laws pending a comprehensive study of interstate commerce needs and rate practices. The Rivers and Harbors Congress opens a three day session with leaders from New Orleans and California urging expanded waterways and harbor facilities.

Wilson Congress Underwood White House Interstate Commerce Commission Senate House Commerce Committees L Audi & Committes Railroads Railway Business Association George A. Post New York H. H National Rivers and Harbors Congress Secretary of Commerce William C. Redfield Behator Renadell Louisiana Gov Duarie Divngls Hall Louisatans Eberhart Minnesota Phelan California Moore Pennsylvania Fresten Baltimore Logan ‘Waller Page Redfield Martin Behrmen New Orleans Behrman New Orisons

Bryan Opposes Pan American Policy Link to Preparedness

William Jennings Bryan criticized President Wilson's pan American policy as insufficient to justify the preparedness program and its suggested taxes on gasoline and automobiles. He praised limits on the Philippines Porto Rico and rural credits portion but warned that revenue plans would provoke bipartisan opposition and defeat the broader plan.

Wilson aAlso United Press Miami Fla William Jennings Bryan Bryan Philippines Porto Rico

Gallipoli battles shown by Capt Fortesque lecture

Capt Grenville Fortesque recently returned from observation with the Turkish army at Gallipoli and other fronts gave an illustrated talk at the Metropolitan Club. He described land and sea fighting near the Turkish capital and explained the heavy fortifications hindering British bombardment. He also spoke of experiences at Troy sites and Seidw Bhyr, noting the inability of ships to approach within 10 to 12 miles. He will repeat the lecture for the National Geographic Society at New Masonic Temple tomorrow afternoon and evening.

Grenville Forteaque Dardanelles Metropolitan Club Turingh Constantinople Gapt- Fortesque Dordithelles Fortésque Ekiinksle Gallipoli Kilt Baht Fortesque Troy Seidwl Bihr London 3Ional Geographic Society New Masonic Temple

Roosevelt Will Not Seek Early State Primaries

Col Roosevelt will not be a candidate in the early state primaries. F P Carrick of Lincoln Nebraska says Roosevelt withdrew his petition in Nebraska. Carrick arrives after conferring with Roosevelt in New York and attending Progressives meeting. He believes a full Nebraska state ticket will be fielded and aims to appeal to the dry element with an independent fight like 1912.

Col. Roosevelt F. P. Corrick Lincoln Nebr Col Roosevelt Nebraska Mr. Carrick Bull Moose” Organization New York Carrick

Inside bathing with hot water and limestone phosphate

An advertisement urges readers to begin a seven day routine of morning hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach and liver, improve digestion, skin clarity, and general well being. It claims the regimen reduces headaches, bad breath, and body aches and costs little per week.

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Fort Myer Exhibition Drills Resume Friday at 2:30

Preparations finished for the Friday afternoon exhibition drills by troopers at Fort Myer with cavalry and artillery performing regulation evolutions in exhibition style. Tickets available from the fort adjutant, and the band will be present.

Fort Myer Elizabeth Parris Joseph Parris Fort Chief Districtire Department Myer Massachusetts Uo

Senate Leaders Push for Nonpartisan Defense Plans

Senate Republican leader Gallinger told President Wilson his defense program would gain support if kept nonpartisan. He urged more battle cruisers and substantiated submarines, opposed caucus framing, and favored a larger standing army and bond finance over internal taxes. Mann to confer with Wilson today on similar terms.

Senate Mann Gallinger Wilson White House House Gal- Hager Garrison New Hampshire Continental ‘Army National Guard Garrigan Senator Gallinger Chamberlain Hay

G. O. P CANDIDATES WIN IN MASSACHUSETTS CITIES

Boston Dec 8 Republicans won in fourteen Massachusetts cities with strong showings in Marlboro Waltham Brockton Northampton Pittfield Quincy. Fail River Springfield and Haverhill saw no mayoral winners but Republicans gained majorities in the city governments in the former two cities. Haverhill remains nonpartisan.

Boston Massachusetts Marlboro Waltham Brockton Northampton Pittafield Quincy Fail River Springfield Haverhill

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