Rule of Reason Urged for World at New England Dinner
Vice President Coolidge urged that international order must rest on the rule of reason rather than force. He connected the Washington conference ideals to New England’s tradition of independent conscience and representative government, praising the Mayflower voyage and the protection of liberty through free legislatures.
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New York
Associated Press
Cooldge
New England Society
Washington
New England
Soraa
Eld
John Robinson
Englnd
Coolidge
Repub
America
Doctors' Luncheon Addresses Mental Health Deficit
Dr. Shepherd Ivory Franz warned at the University Club doctors luncheon that during World War I only about three of every forty physicians were truly capable of treating nervous and mental cases. He urged greater emphasis on mental health in medical training and practice.
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Dr. Shepherd Ivory Franz Speaker
Doctors
Shepherd Ivory Franz
University Club
Franz
Government Hospital For the
Fourteen Mothers' Peers Aid Needs Across a Year
The Post reports 14 opportunities to provide yearly aid for mothers and children, with weekly needs totaling $13,156 and only $4,601.80 raised so far. Contributions to Associated Charities or The Post office are urged, listing case details like widows, deserted wives, and families with multiple children in need of food rent and clothing.
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The
Post
Washington
Associated Charities
India
H Street
Northwest
John Joy Edson
Office of the Post
Mae
Officer in Hospital Sues for Retirement
Lieut. Comdr. William E. Dobbins aged 53, formerly of the U S S Muscatine, filed suit in the District Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus against Secretary Edwin Denby to revoke a recommendation against retirement and to transmit his name to the President as eligible for retirement due to disabilities. He served 1888-1891, and after rejoining in 1915 suffered eye injuries while inspecting bilges, prompting hospital treatment.
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William E. Dobbins
U. S. S. Muscatine
District Supreme Court
Edwin Denby
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Examining Board
United States
Dobbins
John Murphy
Naval Hospital
Standard Motor Gasoline Slogan Highlight
The ad urges motorists to seek the familiar S. O. sign and fill with Standard Motor Gasoline to enjoy balanced performance on hills and quick engine response, while emphasizing consistent quality and fuel economy at service stations and garages nationwide.
Pay Delay Threatens Retired Officer at Hospital
A retiree asserts no pay since June last and warns that failure to place him on retirement status may lead to eviction from the hospital and irreparable damage. The claim highlights ongoing financial and housing insecurity linked to his employment status.
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Arge
Msthel
Christmas Exercises Mark City School Closing for Holidays
Public schools across the city held Christmas programs including plays recitations and music yesterday afternoon marking the end of classes until January 3 Franklin school headquarters Wilson Normal observed with pupil performances. Ludlow Hayes Blair Taylor Blow Webb Whestler schools also staged concerts rallies and entertainments and Blair prepared Christmas boxes for convalescent marines at naval hospital.
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Franklin School
Wilson Normal
Ethodl
Ludlow
Hayes
Blair School
Naval Hospital
Taylor, Blow, Webb
Christ Child Society To Distribute Shoes And Garments
The Christ Child society will today distribute 350 pairs of shoes and 2,300 garments to children of poor families. Officials at the settlement house at 32 Indiana avenue northwest said last night that more than 1,300 children will be cared for.
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Christ Child Society
Community centers host varied activities and concerts tonight
Community centers across the Thomson area host Boys club Boy Scouts and Junior Dramatic club meetings at the school this evening. War Mothers plan Christmas work for wounded soldiers. Park View Center hosts two Boy Scout groups and Royal Midgets. West Washington center presents a Christmas concert with Alice Harrison W Calvin Chase Beatrice Johnson, with Edna Gordon Hidith Chandler and Jennie Wilder leading singalongs. Burrville residents invited to a concert with instrumental and vocal numbers by local musicians. Barnes center Nichols and Howard avenues Anacostia features Criterion Straw Club meeting and Mystics Literary Club gathering.
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Thomson Community Center
Boy Scouts
District of Columbia War Mothers
Metropolitan Athletic Clubs
Park View Center
West Washington Center
Phillips School
Alice Harrison
W. Calvin Chase
Beatrice Johnson
Edna Gordon
Hidith Chandler
Jennie Wilder
Beatrice Chase
Acs
Burrville
L. E. Johnson
Roberta Dudley
Thomas Heath
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Parker-Bridget
Brazil
California
Washington Post
Santa Claus
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E. Phillips Oppenheim
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Grace Hamiston
Sunday Post
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Uncle Sam
Pat Crowe
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