Death of Gen. G C Goodloe in Washington
Brig Gen Greene Clay Goodloe United States Marine Corps retired died yesterday at his home 1814 93 Street NW after months of illness. Born January 31 1845 in Madison County Kentucky he joined the Union forces at sixteen and rose quickly. He later entered West Point in 1885 but left to study law, then received a commission as second lieutenant in the marine corps in 1849. He was son of Gen Green Clay Goodloe Revolutionary War officer and grandson of Col John Speed Smith. He married twice first Bettie Beck second Marian Campbell Johnson. Survived by a son Green Clay Goodloe and by three siblings and a number of relatives.
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Greene Clay Goodloe
United States Marine Corps
Goodloe
Madison County
Ken Smith
West Point
Marine Corps
Green Clay
John Speed Smith
William Henry Harrison
Bettie Beck
Marian Campbell Johnson
Green Clay Goodlee, Gr
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Stomach Cure
A Michigan advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claiming to cure stomach poisons causing gas pressure indigestion and related illnesses. It lists many professions among satisfied sufferers and promises a free booklet, with money back guarantees through listed druggists.
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Supreme Court
Congress
Geo. H. Mayr
Chicago
O'Donnell
People's Drug Stores
Evangelist Gypsy Smith Jr Seeks True Religion Definition
Gypsy Smith Jr at the tabernacle urged going back to righting wrongs as the core of religion in answer to "What Shall I do to be Saved". He noted preachers and workers tell sinners to believe in Jesus, quoting Acts about the jailer. Cold weather reduced attendance. this afternoon's meeting is for women only and a first call for “trail hitters” may be issued tonight.
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Gypsy Smith, Jr
Tabernacle
Jesus Christ
Paul
First to Mention International Crisis in House Prayer
The blind chaplain Rev Henry N Couden opened the day’s session by praying for divine guidance in the international crisis. He asked for wisdom to keep the nation neutral and to pursue peace with justice for all, asking God to guard the President and advisers.
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Henry N. Couden
Lord Jesus Christ
Will Be No Shirking at 74 He Offers Service
At a Washington College of Law banquet former Judge Stanton J. Peelle urged all to volunteer after President Wilson’s address and the vessel sinking signal. He said war may come and, nearing 74, would offer his services. Corporal James Tanner was absent due to illness. Musicians performed as remarks by Massey Foster Laird and Gillett followed.
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Stanton J. Peelle
Washington College of Law
Rauscher's
Wilson
United States
Peelie
Robert W. Coe
Eilen Spencer Massey
George H. Foster
Mary E. Laird
Emma Gillett
James Tanner
Two Missing In Gimbel Fire In Philadelphia
A late afternoon blaze destroyed the Gimble Brothers warehouse in Philadelphia full of smoke and chaos. Two persons are missing three injured and twenty overcome as water pressure hampered firefighters. Sparks struck Broad Street Station roofing and several other buildings including the Dodge Brothers sales rooms. No loss estimate yet.
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Philadelphia
Gimbel Brothers
New York
Market Street
Broad Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dodge Brothers
Students in Music Recital at Washington College of Music
The Washington College of Music students presented a program at the Masonic Auditorium with Mozart, MacDowell, Burleigh, Chopin, and Haydn works. Notable performances came from Miss Abbey, Misa Effie Drexillus, violinists Cooperatein and Santelman, contralto Mrs. Rysnack-Tula, Miss Bergman, Miss Katheryne Bouck, and George Dixon Thompson on accompaniment. The college orchestra offered Haydn in full, directed by Mr. Fabian and Mr. Christian, with Wilberfoss Owst closing and Thompson praised for accompaniment.
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Washington College of Music
Masonic Auditorium
Mozart
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MacDowell
de Koven
Doris
Misa Effie Drexillus
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Santelman
Rysnack-Tula
Burleigh
Bergman
Tosti
Allitson
Katheryne Bouck
Fabian
Christian
Wilberfoss Owst
George Dixon Thompson
Breeskin Recital Tonight At National Theater Washington
Elias Bree skin, violinist, makes his first formal Washington appearance at the National Theater tonight. At barely 21 he has earned praise in Boston New York and Baltimore. He studied under Frang Kneissel after being brought to New York as a private pupil. Arthur Loesser accompanies on piano. Program includes works by Handel Bash Mendelssohn Goldmark Corelli Kreisler Tartini and more. Julia Lathrop guest of honor at a tea by the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Mrs. Henry S. Graves presided. speeches by Mrs. Walter McNab Miller Mrs. George A. Dunning and Miss Helene Meyer.
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Washington
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Frang Kneissel
Arthur Loesser
Handel
Bash
Chaconne
Mendelssohn
Goldmark
Jair
Corelli-Kreisler
Tartini-Kreisler
Paderewski
Julia Lathrop
Pureau
National American Woman Sufffrage Association
College Equal Suffrage League
Henry S. Graves
Sarah Beall
Walter McNab Miller
George A. Dunning
Helolee Meyer
Deadly explosion wreck in Chicago tenement ruins
In Chicago on February 3 rescue teams battled extreme cold to search ice covered ruins of a West Side tenement destroyed by a gas leak. Of 72 occupants, ten are dead and twenty missing. seven bodies identified, others believed to be Henry Spitzley and his nephews Walter and George. Rescue crews worked through the night with ambulances ready as new teams took over.
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Cicago
Alte
Henry Spitsley
Walter
George Spitzley
Mexico Welcomes New American Ambassador Fletcher
Mexico City reports the foreign office will extend full courtesies and aid to Henry P. Fletcher and his official household as he arrives at his post. If he travels via Laredo a private car and possible special train await him, with similar arrangements via Vera Cruz. A foreign office delegation will meet the ambassador on entering Mexican territory.
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Mexico City
Foreign Office
Henry P. Fletcher
Laredo
Vera Cruz
Marriages Reported in Rockville Area Churches
A trio of marriages in Rockville Maryland and nearby communities is reported. Margaret Alman and Robert Welch, both of Washington, wed at the minister’s home with Rev. A T Howard presiding. Louise Perkins and Stanley Vandewalker, both of Washington, were married at the rectory by Rev Millard F Minnick. Virginia couples Myrtle Haskridge and Arora Burley Weakley, both of Merryfield, and Leatha Pitman Ponton and Ivan Newton Hall, both of Pamplin, were joined in home ceremonies conducted by Rev John H Schooley and Rev Samuel R White respectively.
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Rockville
Margaret Alice Alman
Robert Edgar Welch
Washington
A. T. Howard
Baptist Church
Hev
Millard F. Minnick
Christ Episcopal Church
Louise Perkins
Stanley Vandewalker
Virginia
Myrtle May Haskridge
Arora Burley Weakley
Merryfield
Misa Leatha Pitman Ponton
Ivan Newton Hall
Pamplin
John H. Schooley
Methodist Church
Samuel R. White
The
Olive Tablets Offer Quick Constipation Relief
Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets, a non calomel laxative, are praised as a gentle, vegetable remedy. The ad touts a painless, habit forming free action of bowels and liver with no griping, recommending one or two tablets at bedtime for relief. Prices listed as 10c and 25c per box.
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Dr. Edwards
Inaugural Parade Plans and Local Events in Alexandria
Alexandria parties plan a 108 horsemen troop for the second Presidential inauguration parade. Alexandria Light Infantry prepares for a February 18 inspection. Taylor Murphy wins an oratory prize at Trinity Methodist and R T Cook Jr funeral services set for 3 PM at Queen Street home.
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Light Infantry
Wil
Royals set duckpin marks in Roanoke sweep
The Royals, beating the Palace quint of Roanoke, Va, yesterday, set two new district duckpin records. In the first three of five games Washington toppled 1,812 pins, 28 more than their last fall record, and 3,974 total pins led all marks for that number. High game went to Harris, 157, in the third. Lewis led the Royals with a 622 set and 635 for the high game.
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Royals
Palace Quint
Roanoke
Washington
Harris
Lewis
Roanoke College Men Plan Local Association
Reception to Dr. Morehead leads Roanoke College men to meet at the home of Rev and Mrs John T Huddle in Washington DC to organize a local association. A committee led by Charles J Grosclose seeks names and addresses of Roanoke College alumni for the effort.
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Roanoke College
John T. Huddle
Seventh Street
J. A. Morehead
Salem
Charles J. Grosclose
Interior Department
Fire Endangers Cargo Worth 4 Million at New London
A blaze on the State pier in New London Conn today threatened cargo valued at about 4 million dollars tied to the return trip of a German subsea freighter and its mother ship Willehad. The fire reached 100 feet high but was controlled within 30 minutes by the city fire department.
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Conn
Willehad
New
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