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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1918
Page
8
The Red Cross Christmas roll call neared completion with 13 900 plus enrolled, led by Central Division and New York chapters. Washington aims for 100 percent participation as officials note broad support from auxiliary units and public eateries prepared to adapt to relaxed wartime eating restrictions.
A discussion advocates self determination for disputed areas including Istria and Dalmania towns such as Zara and Split. It urges that the people express free will and be aided by international support to pursue their political futures and territorial goals.
Arrangements are made to launch Washington Jewish relief committees drive for 60500 to aid war sufferers. The drive opens Thursday and runs to December 70 with a mass meeting on Christmas Day. Clergy from St Aloysius and Gonzaga College urged donations at multiple Masses. Senator Willard Lautsbury supported the relief effort saying it will clothe and feed those in need and is a movement of humanity.
Mayren George Barnett issued a message to the officers and men of the Marines praising their role in ending Christmas hardship for four years and honoring those who fought and died in France. He declares a lasting peace and pride in the Marine Corps history.
Official bulletins list nine deaths from influenza in Washington during a four hour period. New cases total 133, with 197 cases released. Dr W Fowler says danger of serious epidemics has passed and urges citizens to exercise care.
Favor memorial arch in Washington for soldiers who died in France. Action taken by Independent Order Sons of Jon, approved unanimously by council Be 3. Washington Board of Trade requests support. Committee to work with Board of Trades. Also notes library staff and Georgetown law school appointments announced by acting secretary A A Alexander. William Winger, William P Desmond, George Renhardt, Joseph G Sebinmb listed.
Resinol ointment has long been promoted as a gentle treatment for eczema itching burning rashes and sores. It is described as non irritative suitable for tender skin and effective against mosquito bites wind or sun related burns. Dealers widely stock Resinol Ointment for general skin relief.
Thousand attend a labor mass meeting amid rain at the old Masonic Temple calling for American justice for Tom Mooney. Resolutions urge a new trial or acquittal, adopt a protest symbol, and plan a national delegation meeting in Chicago on January 14.
Tonight at 1062 Seventh Street NW the Mid City Citizens Association meets. An Army and Medical School victory dance is planned at Dyers. Marine Barracks concert canceled for Christmas. Christian Endeavor social at Lincoln Temple Congregational Church. Robert FE Lee Chapter DO December meeting at Confederate Memorial Home. District Federation of Women’s Clubs meets in Municipal Building boardroom at 8. Secular League discussed constructive socialism at Pythian Temple by William Mahoney. Community social hour at Powell Community Center at 7 30. Johnson Powell Dancing Club meets 8 30 Mondays. The Criterion Club hosts a social at Thorpe Community Center 8 30. Wilson Normal Community Center dance at 8. Friends alumni annual meeting Dec 26 at 2 20 pm with dancing at 4. Max Rhonde speaks on the Jewish question in Poland at YMHA 8 tonight. Station: Eleventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
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