Missouri Senator Francia M Cockrell Dies at 81
Former U S senator from Missouri Francia M Cockrell died at the Buckingham Washington home after two weeks of indigestion and heart disease. Funeral services at Confederate Memorial Hall with burial in Warrensburg Mo. He served 30 years in the Senate, was an Interstate Commerce Commissioner, and a War Department Ordnance Board member. Survivors include seven children and several grandchildren.
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New Traffic Rules Limit Parking on Northeast Streets
A Felice Bulletin amendment restricts weekday parking from 4 pm to 5 pm on streets with established curb spaces. No parallel or angled parking near the curb except for boarding and alighting, with loading rules for commercial vehicles. drivers must stay seated or, for horse drawn vehicles, hold the reins to prevent runaway incidents.
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Woman battles intruder during dinner at Handy residence
Mrs Edwin L Handy reports a 28 year old colored man entered via the front door, seized her on a stair landing, attempted to choke her, then fled after she screamed for help. She can identify him and described a stout 5 foot 10 inch to 11 inch tall man in a black overcoat with a white handkerchief, weighing about 180 pounds.
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W. C. A. Christmas Festivities At YWCA
The Young Women's Christian Association plans Christmas day events from 3 until after the clock with a special committee organizing carols by the YWCA choir, games, storytelling, a tree, and a crafts display at 619 Fourteenth Street. Women citywide are invited and fees apply.
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Vermont Figures Honor Rep Dale at Washington Club Reception
The Vermont Association of the District of Columbia hosted a reception for Representative and Mrs. Porter H. Dale of Vermont at the Washington Club. Welcoming remarks were delivered by Representative Frank J. Girten. Attending were Senator Page and Senator Dillingham of Vermont, along with Justice Charles Robb, B Moulton, Grace Rows Chamberlin, William Cotter, James H. Campbell, C KN Conway, Maj. E. K Campner, Major Fletcher, W. W. Hlush, CR Geret Madden, and others including Tailor of Maine and Mrs. L. Lindall, and William D. Hassett.
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Death of George M Oyster Pioneer Washington Merchant
George M. Oyster a longtime Washington merchant died at 3:30 pm at his home 210 East Capitol Street aged 89 after 86 years in the city He built a large dairy business later run by his sons and retired in 1888 Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 pm at St Peters Church with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery He arrived in Washington with his parents from Emmitsburg Maryland at age three and attended local schools later attending East Yarmouth College Missouri He was active in fraternal and church circles and left five surviving children including George M Jr James and D William Oyster Mrs Albert Schultele and Mrs Dr J B Rutherford The article also covers local tenpin league scores and standings for several teams and players.
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Woman Fatally Burned as Clothing Ignites at Home
Mrs Charlotta Colubucci an Italian 66 is fatally burned about the body arms and legs at Casualty Hospital following a late night kitchen blaze. She was alone at 208 Arthur Place NW when her clothing ignited in an unexplained manner and the flames spread as she tried to flee.
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City News In Brief. Washington January 1916 items
Samuel J. Prescott announces William D. West as vice chairman and J. Harry Cunningham as secretary of the Board of Trade executive committee. New members admitted include Edgar Brandenburg Francis Dunnigen William Mayfield William Andrews H King Cornwell and Alfred C Norcross. Earthquake shocks noted by Georgetown Observatory.
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Lumbermen seek federal aid as trade board ends probe
Final hearing in the Federal Trade Commission inquiry into the lumber industry sees American producers appealing for government assistance to solve transportation and competition issues. Portland attorney Joseph W. Teal urges limits on manufacturer combinations to face foreign rivals, while L. C. Boyles represents twelve lumber groups. Teal criticizes U.S. forestry policy and argues government policing of private lumber interests grows in parts of the West. He also cites ships and maritime law as hampering Northwestern firms against Canadian competition.
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Harding Addresses Ohio Society on Duty and Unity
Senator Warren G. Harding told Ohioans that men will respond to the country's defense if Ohio shows unity and a square deal for all. He praised Rep. Hollingsworth and named numerous society members, noting a business meeting, music, dancing, and a buffet supper after the session.
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Brothers Killed in Aéro Plane Crash at Bron Serodrome
Lyons dispatch reports Lieut Caudron and his brother, famed French aircraft inventors, along with their engineer and mechanician, were killed when a new multi passenger machine capsized at a great height during testing at Bron Serodrome. The accident occurred today, ending the lives of these prominent aviation figures.
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Washington social season lit by dinners and receptions
A crowded schedule unfolds around Willard and Raleigh venues with dinners and teas hosted by Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker Mrs. Presley M Rixey and Mrs. Thomas Lockwood for Garfield Memorial Hospital guests include Mrs John A Logan Mrs Wirt Dexter and Miss Jane Gregory. Notables from New York Philadelphia and Washington attend open meetings suffrage delegates and a DAR photoplay event at Memorial Continental Hall with many prominent hostesses and guests.
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Society Tea Parties Update Washington Hosting Scenes
Mrs Spencer hosted an informal tea at her Hillyer Place home with guests including her nephew Rielle Thomson of Toronto. Debutante compliments included Miss Margaret Read and Miss Marie Sims with elaborate luncheons and numerous society figures attending various gatherings.
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Guests of Senators Walsh and Thomas J Walsh
Senator and Mrs. Walsh will host Miss Marie Stadler of Helena Montana as their guest for several weeks. Mrs. Arthur Foraker gave a formal tea yesterday and will host an informal bridge party today. Miss Dorothea Owen will entertain Miss Hisanor Scott from Pittsburgh at dinner tomorrow night at Chevy Chase Club. Mr. Philip Armour Helmbold of Chicago will spend Christmas holidays with his mother Mrs Charlies D Helmbold and Miss.
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Reception for Mrs. Dodge at anti suffrage meeting
Washington society gathered yesterday at the Gaff home to honor Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge of New York and the delegates to the annual meeting. Mrs. Dodge presided over the morning session as the anti suffrage campaign in the capital drew support from several hundred attendees. Floral decor in pink, suggesting anti colors, filled the first floor as Mrs. Gaff hosted.
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Joins Hot Springs Society After Service in the War
Special to The Washington Post from Hot Springs Virginia December 12 heavy snow did not stop luncheon parties at wayside resorts Mr and Mrs Jerome Alexander hosted at Oak Grove also Mrs Frederick W Hoyt and Mrs William H Earle Mr and Mrs George Owen and Mr and Mrs E C Krausnick visited Fassifern Farm William Barton French who drove a motor ambulance in England for three months has arrived for the holidays He will be joined next week by his mother Mrs Seth Barton French who has engaged in hospital work in England and France since the war began They will stay at the Homestead for a few days and later open Barton Lodge their cottage here Mrs Clarence Kenyon Jr of Glencove who went to White Sulphur Springs for a few days has returned home Mrs Samuel Powell who has been here all fall has left for Philadelphia for a visit before returning to Providence for the winter Miss Jessie Pickens who has been here with her sister Mrs Waldo Story left tonight for New York.
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Italian Premier Upheld in Confidence Vote
In Rome on December 13 during a debate in the chamber of deputies over a bill granting six months of full financial powers to the government Premier Selendra challenged the chamber’s confidence. A vote of confidence passed 41 to 40, affirming the government’s stance.
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