Central Graduates 29 High Aims Urged For Pupils
Representative James T. Lloyd of Missouri addressed Central High School midyear graduates urging industry devotion to duty and righteous living. He warned against fruitless lives, noting success comes from past effort and today’s work shapes tomorrow. Diplomas were presented to graduates Agnes Jay II Dacha Trelena Duffield Elder Wig 14 Huseberrs and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Lloyd
Missouri
Central High School
Murat
I van Swiatek
Hour of Education
Pes
Henning Neldis
Hhodes
Board of
Chaiten
Agnes Jay II Dacha
Trelena Duffield
Wig
Huseberrs
Tiriffith
Mildred Coffee
Charette Aue
Basta Wirehhusen
Virginia Torrence Yeure
Iarles Kears Curtias
Edwen
Doniphan
Oliver Hatley
Jatine Arthur Meyer Hartman
Ralph Funmerr
Hestmalier
Alee Torwtt
Walter Latour Milstead
Gwynne Radviffe
Carl Henry Shaifer, Jr
Edward Weahnap Srtt
Paul Bumand Ware
Tribute to Gen Washington Birth Anniversary Observed in Continental Hall
The 183th birth anniversary of Washington will be celebrated in Continental Hall on February 22 by the Disert Saciers of the Sons of the Revolution, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Thetr ies society of the Sons of the American Revolution. President Wilson may attend. The District Society offers a gold medal for the best school essay on The Western Campaign of George Rogers Clark. Judges are William V. Cox, Dr Marcus Henjamin, and Rev Dr John Brittan Clark. W Westbury named general traveling passenger agent of the Southern Railway. R H. Pea Butts and S FE Burgess named division passenger agents. Brooks Brown appointed general freight agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Continental Hall
Sons of the Revoluon
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Thetries Society of the Sons of the American Revelution
Wilson
District Society of the Sons of the Revelution
George Rogers Clark
United States
William V. Cox
Marcus Henjamin
John Brittan Clark
W Westbury
Southern Railway
R H. Pea Butts
S FE Burgess
Southern Railway System
Brooks Brown
Plant Juice Praised By Washington Man For Stomach Relief
A Washington city man, Harry Carr of No 616 F Street NW, credits Plant Juice, a herbal stomach remedy, with curing his long digestive woes. He reports improved appetite, regular bowels, no headaches, and renewed energy after trying the product recommended by a Plant Juice advocate at People’s Drug Store on Seventh and Ei streets NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Carr
F Street Northwest
Washington
Peoples Drug Store
Seventh and
Alias a Willard Mack play at Belasco Theater
Coming to the theaters next Monday night Alias a Willard Mack drama centers on an old German immigrant and his daughter entangled with counterfeiters. Cast includes Edwin Mordant Gus Weinbure and Margaret Moreland Constance Molineaux. The Klaw and Erlanger Ben-Hur revival follows with Lew Wallace features and an augmented orchestra. Washington theatergoers await A W Van Buren and Nat C Goodwin bills at Keith's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Mack
David Belasco
Belasco Theater
John A. Moroso
America
Mr. Mack
Edwin Mordant
Gus Weinbure
BE. J. Mack
Margaret Moreland
Constance Molineaux
National Theater
Gen
Lew Wallace
Ben- Hur
Mensala
Edgar Stillman Kelley
Washington
Cosmos Theater vaudeville bill features Moanalua Sextet
The Moanalua Hawaiian Sextet leads next week's Cosmos Theater program with native and American vocal and instrumental numbers. The lineup includes the Haley Slaters from New York's Winter Garden, Stella Tracy, Carl McBride, Burns and Lana, the Spleen Slaters, Rhoda and Crampton in The Rehearsal, and Archie Bernard. Other attractions cover photoplays in Garden, Crandall's, Strand, and Columbia houses, plus concerts by Percy Grainger and Julia Heinrich at the National Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmos Theater
Haley Slaters
New York Winter Garden
Stella Tracy
Carl McBride
Burns
Lana
Spleen Slaters
Rhoda
Crampton
Archie Bernard
Crandall's Savoy Presents The Man Who Forgot
Crandall's Savoy Theater will show The Man Who Forgot, the Alm version of James Hay Jr.'s novel, next Sunday and Monday. The photoplay draws local interest as a Washington author’s tale aiding the National Capital, with strong box office success cited alongside a week of film plays featuring Vivian Martin, Harold Lockwood, May Allison, Sidney Drew, Wilfred Lucas, Constance Talmadge, Bushman, Bayne, Clara Williams, and Kathryn Williams in various titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hay, Jr
Crandall
Savoy Theater
Washington
National
Vivian Martin
Harold Lockwood
May Allison
Sidney Drew
Wilfred Lucas
Constance Talmadge
Bushman and Bayne
Clara Williams
Kathryn Williams
Gayety to Present Majestica Burlesque Next Week
The Gayety Theater will host a two act musical burlesque titled Majestica by Gayety Irwins next week. It features settings from New York scenes to Waikiki Beach Hawaii and stars Florence Bennett Frank de Mont and Lyle de Pina with hula dancers and a large supporting cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Irwin
Majestics
Gayety Theater
New York
Waikiki
Hawaii
Florence Bennett
Frank de Mont
Lyle de Pina
Jobs for militia as U S requests stays open in Washington
District of Columbia Militia units expected back by March 4. Department of Labor asks employers to keep jobs open to provide immediate support upon muster. J F McGraw to lead District employment drive. correspondence urged with him. War Department plans border troops' withdrawal once transport is set. Units on border include Third Regiment Infantry Troop A Cavalry and Battery A Field Artillery. Battery B already ordered to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Washington
Department of Labor
Cammett
J. F. McGraw
Bureau of Information
War Department
Border Services
Antisuffragists Elect DC Officers For year
The District of Columbia Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage elected officers for the year including President Mrs James W Wadsworth Jr and Treasurer Miss Alys Card. The group plans a bridge event on Saturday February 24 at 2 45 PM at 1614 Eighteenth Street with arrangements chaired by Mrs E Rollins Morse and committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia Association
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
C. H. Davis
William Phillips
T. T. Gaff
Alys Card
Anne Squire
E. Rollins Morse
Arthur Wallace Dunn
Augustus P. Gardiner
Edward H. Gheen
George B. Puller
Joseph M. Stoddard
Josephine Patten
Murray Ledyard
C. L. Hussey
Frederick L. Huldekoper
Eighteenth Street
Charles H. Davis
Army League elects Leiter president at annual meeting
Joseph Leiter was elected president of the Army League of the United States at its annual meeting, with William P. Eno added to the executive council. Leiter succeeds Gen. Robert Shaw Oliver, who resigned due to continued absence from the city. The group reelects Dr. Wheeler, Robert Bacon, Ferry Belmont, and others, and pledges to support the army staff while upholding a democratic policy that trains all citizens under equal conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Leiter
William P. Eno
Army League of the United States
Leiter
Robert Shaw Oliver
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
Robert Bacon
Ferry Belmont
William T Hornaday
Harry ©. Meem
George Hewitt Myers
FB. B. Johns
Murry A. Cobb
Army League
General Staff of
Army
Hebrew Relief Society Elects At Annual Meeting
The twelfth annual meeting of the Hebrew Relief Society and Hebrew Friendly Inn was held at Addas Israel Synagogue Sixth and Istreeta. Officers elected include Marcus Korman president for the ninth term L Cohen vice president John Wolf second vice president Atlas treasurer Rosen financial treasurer and Gordon recording secretary. Secretary Atlas reported receipts for the year totaling 4503.93 and disbursements of 3161.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hebrew Relief Society and
Hebrew Friendly Inn
Addas Israel Synagogue
Istreeta
Marcus Korman
L. Cohen
John Wolf
Atlas
Rosen
Gordon
Gas Killed B Matusco in Sleep at Northwest Home
Coroner reports Ball Matusco aged 45 died from accidental gas asphyxiation in his room at 616 E street NW. A defective seal allowed illuminating gas to escape as he slept. Matusco was a tailor employed for six years by an F street merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Matusco
E Street Northwest
Matusco
F Street
Ladies Can Wear Shoes After Using Allen's Foot-Base
Women discover comfort from Allen's Foot-Base anti‑actinic powder for feet. Shaken into shoes or foot-bath, it eases tight shoes, bunions, corns, callouses, and sore spots. Claims fast relief and widespread sale, with a free trial offer through Brektar in Le Roy and Olmsted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ove Elze
Allen
Brektar
Alien
Olmsted
le Roy
Narrows Phone Issues Sum Up Before Committee
Rep Lewis of Maryland pushed government ownership before the House District committee, narrowing proposals to wire use for telegraph, Washington tolls, and utilization in Washington. He may drop section 7 to let Postmaster General control local kitchens near farms within 50 miles of Washington. He argues postal systems globally handle telephones and telegraphs with one staff and one set of wires, reducing waste and overhead. The U S pays high telegraph rates and lags in use, ranking thirteenth worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House District Committee
Washington
Lewis
Maryland
United States
Congressional Night at National Press Club Features Lawmakers
Four House members performed in a light hearted program at the National Press Club. Henry A. Barnhart impersonated speakers and figures including Champ Clark and Uncle Cannon. Other acts covered constitutional questions, suffrage history, seed distribution, and campaign experiences while Benjamin Hilliard and Julius Katn were among the other performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
National Press Club
Henry A. Barnhart
Indiana
Champ Clark
Dee” Cannon
William Sulzer
Joseph Bailey
Texas
James Hamilton Lewis
Ilinois
J. Thomas Heflin
House
Rosalie Jones
New York
Ezekiel & Candler
Mississippi
William W. Rucker
Missouri
Benjamin €. Hilliard
Colorado
Julius Katn
California
Eighth Grade Graduation With Music At McKinley School
Eighth grades in the Fifth division of the public schools held graduation exercises at the McKinley Manual Training School auditorium. An pupil orchestra directed by Mrs W Torbert played. Misa Aileen Miller accompanied. Soloists Bertha May and Barla Carbaugh performed as dignitaries and certificates were presented by Selden Ely Marvin McLean and Margarita Gerry. Canon DeVries gave the invocation and benediction. The orchestra included Minnie Buchalter Genevieve Manna kee Coret Mullane Fred Barker David Buchalter Merrill Burnside George berry Fred Haack Wells Jones Raymond Lusky William Spaid Abe Shapiro and Abe Witicher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Manual Training School
W. & Torbert
Misa Aileen Miller
Bertha May
Barl Carbaugh
Selden M. Ely
Marvin M. McLean
Margarita S. Gerry
Board of Education
William L. DeVries
Minnie Buchalter
Genevieve Mannakee
Coret Mullane
Fred Barker
David Buchalter
Merrill Burnside
George @berry
Fred Haack
Wells-Jones
Raymond Lusky
William Spaid
Abe Shapiro
Abe Witicher
Woodmen of the World Camp 4 praised by Kincheloe
Representative David H. Kincheloe saluted Camp No. 4 of the Woodmen of the World at Northeast Temple last night for its community service. BF Williams served as council commander, while Senator Morris Sheppard missed the event. Children of members presented an interesting program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woodmen of the World
David H. Kincheloe
Northeast Temple
BF. Williams
Morris Sheppard
Army Orders Resignations and Promotions Noted
Resignations of Capt Thomas A Bursham Iowa National Guard and First Lieut Henry A Ilse Washington National Guard are accepted. Col John A Webb Kentucky National Guard also resigns. Major on retired list Samuel A Smoke U S Army announced. Leave of absence for three days granted Capt Dawson Olmstead. Col Leon B Roudiez assigned as senior inspector later reporting to Albany. Various ships sailing and arrival updates listed with flag note on Olympia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Bursham
Iowa National Guard
Henry A. Ilse
Signal Corps
Washington National Guard
Tijent
John A. Webb
Second Infantry
Kentucky National Guard
Samuel A Smoke
Dawson Olmstead
Feld Artillery
Leon
Roudiez
Infantry
Seventh Infantry
National Guard
New York
Albany
N. Y
Valuation battle over Potomac Electric hearing nears end
An ongoing hearing on Potomac Electric Power Company property valuations moves toward closing arguments by company counsel John Barbour. Barbour argues for higher reproduction costs about six million dollars above the commission engineer Pillsbury. The dispute centers on intangible values and specific cost items, with the company seeking roughly twenty three million dollar total valuation against the commission's tentative ten and a half million. The company filed a six hundred page brief alleging errors by the commission's experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Electric Power Company
Public Utilities Commission
John 8S. Barbour
Barbour
Utility Commission
Charles L. Pillsbury
Henning
Maine Memorial Plans for February Anniversary Observance
At the Army and Navy Union executive meeting the nineteenth anniversary of the Sinking of the Maine was set for February 15 at Business High School in Washington. Speakers include Rear Admiral George W. Baird the Cuban Minister Representative George O Shaunessy and Gen H Oden Lake. Marine Band will provide music and Maiette Spengler will sing Remember the Maine. Attendees include Navy Secretary Daniels Gen Leonard Wood and other prominent guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy Union
Maine
Business High School
Ninth Street
Rhode Island Avenue
George W. Baird
George O'Shaunessy
Rhode Island
H. Oden Lake
James Shera Montgomery
Frank T. Ridgway
United States Marine Band Orchestra
Maiette Roach Spengler
United States
Jackies
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels and Family
The
Navy
Gen. Leonard Wood
Calvert Street Bridge Favored For Stone Or Concrete
Architect George Oakley Totten Jr selected to shape plans for the new Calvert street bridge recommends masonry or concrete over metal due to upkeep cost and harmony with the Connecticut avenue bridge. Plazas with sculptural features are proposed at each end to mark the bridge’s entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert Street
George Oakley Totten, Jr
Totten
Paris
Connecticut Avenue
School-Home buyers firm faces merchant association objection
The Retail Merchants' Association objects to using schooling centers for distributing wholesale food to members through the Franklin- Thomson Home and School Association. Mrs. N. H. Barton says the plan remains intact as it uses homes exclusively and will seek school access only if warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants’ Association
Franklin- Thomson Home and School Association
N. H. Barton
Thirteenth Street Northwest
Board of Education
Franklin
Thomson
Dreco Cures Stomach Catarrh Says Railroader in Maryland
A Maryland railroad conductor, M. K. Moore of Weverton, credits six bottles of Dreco with curing chronic stomach catarrh after years of pain gas and mucus. He notes improved digestion appetite and absence of winter coughs. His son also benefited and local druggists advertise the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreco
M. K. Moore
Weverton
Moore
Hag
Onnell
Allen's
Alexandria
Geo. B. Bury
Anacostia
Garbage Plant Urged At Midelty Civic Smoker
District Commissioner Louis Brownlow urged a new municipal garbage plant for the District at the Midelty Citizens Association smoker at Carroll Institute. He said garbage is richer in grease and could be paid for in fifteen years. A. J. Driscoll received a gold purse for his leadership as more than 200 members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Brownlow
Midelty Citizens’ Association
Carroll Institute
Raymond W. Pullman
Conrad H. Syme
Brownlow
Seventh Street
A. J. Driscoll
Driscoll
Joseph Berberich
Maj. Pullman
Mr. Syme
Maj John McDonald Dead Former Maryland Congressman
Maj John McDonald US Army retired Civil War veteran and former Maryland congressman from the Sixth district died at his Rockville Maryland home after several weeks illness of pneumonia. He was born in Ireland and lived in Montgomery County 60 years. Survived by second wife Mollie Holland and four children from a former marriage. He earlier served in Maryland House of Delegates and defeated Blair Lee in 1896 for Congress. He was Breveted a major after retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Congress
Maryland
Rockville
Mollie Holland
Charles G. McDonald
Jaquiline McDonald
Thomas McDonald
Cumberland
George B. Bradley
Bethesda
Miss Benton
Montgomery County
Mas. McDonald
Ireland
House of Delegates
Blair Lee
Civ
MacAdam Gets Hawaii Job Nomination Sent to Senate
David Hastings MacAdam, Washington writer and former head of the Post Office publicity bureau, was nominated for postmaster at Honolulu. A friend of Prince Kuhio Kalanianaole, he prepared the party's text book for the national campaign. If confirmed, he will move with his wife and child to Hawaii immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hastings MacAdam
Washington
Honolulu
Senate
MacAdam
St. Louis Republic
Post Office Department
Prince J. Kuhio Kalanianaole
Congress
Postage Reform Urges Local One Cent Stamp
Postmaster General Burleson urged retention of one cent local postage in a letter to Senator Chaton Bankhead. He says paper costs justify delaying the second class rate increase in the annual post office appropriation bill, which has already passed the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Burleson
Ileson
Chatan Bankhead
Senate Post Office Committee
House
Auto Breaks Boy's Leg in Street Crossing
Andrew Carlson, 10, of 211 First Street Northwest, was struck by a car owned and operated by Charles H. Evans at Sixth Street between Mennsylvania Avenue and C Street Northwest. He was taken to Emergency Hospital where one leg was broken. The accident was labeled unavoidable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carlson
First Street
Sixth Street
Mennsylvania Avenue
C Street
Charles H. Evans
Auto Strikes 7YearOld Boy on Northwest Streets
Thomas Collins, seven, of 1217 Thirty third Street NW, was knocked down by an automobile driven by Jerry Foglé, 816 H Street NE, yesterday between Thirty third and Potomac streets NW. The boy suffered injuries to his body and was taken to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Collins
Thirty-third Street
M Street
Thirtythird
Potomac Streets
Jerry Foglé
H Street
Portrait Drawing Exhibit by Dorothea Macomber Opens
An exhibition of portrait drawings by Dorothea Macomber of New York opened at the Arts and Craft Studio on 7 1 seventeenth street last Monday and will run through February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea Macomber
New York
Arts and Craft Studio
Seventeenth Street
Store theft and local notices blend in city briefs
A shop at Third and T streets NW reported a jewelry theft after the proprietor stepped next door for change. Various community notices follow, including prayer service at St Pauls English Lutheran, cadet selection for West Point, a sermon at Foundry Methodist, North Dakota and Kappa Alpha events, Belgian Relief planning, and a Twentieth Century Club program with a frontier orphans benefit recital.
Columbus Country Club Play Opens Musical Comedy
The Knights of Columbus Dramatic Club, under Columbus Country Club auspices, presents a musical comedy at Gonstage Hall on Monday and Tuesday. Sixty two members perform with John T Taulltich in charge, Arthur M McCreight as musical director, and Dennis F Connell directing the large chorus. The season committee returns, chaired by Dr J Rozier Biges with Harry Spicer treasurer and a long list of officers and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus Dramatic Club
Columbus Country Club
Gonstage Hall
John T. Taultich
Arthur M McCreight
Dennis F Connell
Dr. J Rozier Biges
Harry Spicer
Lewis A
Urges Efficiency On Youth At Western High School
John Barrett director general Pan American Union urged youth efficiency and resolve to match European spirit to keep the United States from falling behind. Ernest J Thurston presided as Elmer S Newton read last semester honor roll of 77 students and diplomas were presented to Bunce Allen Marteana A Charles Kate Alexander Crenshaw Robert G Gard Oscar M Styron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
Ana
Western High School
Europe
United States
Ernest J. Thurston
Barrett
Elmer
Newton
Ernest H. Daniel
Bunce Allen
Marteana A Charles
Kate Alexander Crenshaw
Robert G. Gard
Oscar M. Styron
Salvation Army Aid Reports Through Washington Institute
Figures from Salvation Army headquarters show the past year furnished 16 324 lodgings 35 428 meals and 462 947 in wages to men applying to the Washington Industrial Institute for employment Of 3479 men passing through the institution 83 went out to other positions From 100 to 125 poor parents bought clothing and furniture at reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Washington Industrial Institute
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Lloyd
Gen. Washington
Willard, Mack
B. F. Keith
Nat C. Goodwin
Keith's
Danny Deever
James B. Carson
Vernon Castile
Arthur Sullivan
Ricca Scott
Joseph Fanton
Helene Davis
Poli’s
Hans Und Fritz
Dirks
Paoli
Theater Meat Week
Cosmos
Hamlin Garland
Garden Theater
Edith Storey
Antonio Morena
William Duncan
Dorothy Gish
Frank Bennett
Valeska Suratt
Miss Suratt
Victor Hugo
Notre Dame
Theda Bara
Strand
Strand Theater
Dorothy Dalton
Howard Hickman
Enid Markey
William Desmond
Tabbor
Capital
Viola Dana
Columbia Today
Joyer
Percy Grainger
Julia Heinrich
Mr. Grainger
Miss Heinrich
Philadelphia Orchestra
Ita
Hiena Gerhardt
Belasco
E. M. Newman
Traveltalk
Korea
Seoul
Tsingtao
Japan
Dalny
Port Arthur
Mukden
Crandal
Savoy
Gayety
Fred Irwin’s
Majestica
U. S
Hebrew Relief Society
B. Matusco
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Charleston
Guantanamo
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Proteus
Balboa
Sacramento
Frontera
Puerto Mexico
Arethusa
Sabine Bar
Porto Bello
Olympia
San Domingo City
Potomac
Cape Haition
Dew Hampshire
Potomac Electric
Army and Navy
Union
Pullman and Syme
Maj
John M'Donald
Auto
Boy
Fort Myer
Asi & Go
Ad Street
H St. N. W
Shoreham Hotel
Bolivia
Faust Petrone
Third and
T Streets
St. Paul's English Lutheran Church
Woman's Interdenominational Missionary Union
Wames
West Point Military Academy
Adjt
McCain
Donald W. Marshall
Whiitston B. Palmer
Herbert M. Jones
Lester F. Rhodes
Company L Third Infantry
D.C. N
Abenm Simon
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Annie Riley Hale
Foundry Methodist
Sixteenth
Church Streets
North Dakota State Association
North
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Columbia Road Northwest
Orelock
Belgian Relief Committee of
Woodward Building
W. W. Hill
John A. Logan
Simeon Deas
Ohio
Twentieth Century Club
All Souls' Church
Fourteenth
L Streets
Busi
Rebecca Bhianley
Fess
Marguerits Brown
Marion Boyce
Frontier Orphana
France
Soule
Hamilton Hotel
Rera Dierelac
Knights of Columbus
Geo. A. Dickel & Co
Distillera
Nashville
Texn
Bebiyt
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