Canvass Nets $12 000 for Girls School Drive
Campaigners of St Aloysius Church report raising over 12 000 toward an 144 000 goal to build a new parochial and high school for girls at North Capitol and K Street. Women’s division collected 3 443 35. men 270. executive committee 68. The drive nears one third of total by last night with more donations promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
St Aloysius Church
North Capitol
K Street
Yesterdis
Maurice Sheehirn
Avision
Xorenwrr
Jeim
Fuller
Cin Puoners
Chenzaga Hilll
WIL L REMOVE MEMPHIS GUNS IN DISTRESSED VENTURE
A garbled briefing from William Armitage of the National Society claims a $146,000 worth of wrecked equipment from a vessel named Henlopen may be recovered. He says authorities expect completion in two months and describe the steamer’s coal and machinery salvage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Armitage
Siety
Pertes
Arm Tage
Porsenil
Fortifications plan discussed at Cape Charles fort works
Reports outline new fortification plans for Cape Charles area including engineers chief Harves and Jay Vestal directing inspection of artillery emplacements and troop placements. Notable attendees include Father Besse and Mrs Mills as ceremonies mark inspection and church rites in St Rose area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Nana
Cape Charles
Stephen Loore
Fort Moa Jay
Vestal
Fort May
Roy Beau
Harves
Leo
Ainge
Vile Toplier Swoy
Mies Thomag Mills
Thes County
Wilkermost
St Rose Athe
Clappers
Stuart's Calcium Wafers Promising Complexion Cure
An advertisement extols Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a powerful blood purifier that clears pimples blotches blackheads and other blemishes on face neck and arms. It claims rapid results and urges readers to try a free sample by mailing a coupon, noting the product contains calcium sulphide and costs a small price in stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Fire destroys Union Switch and Signal machine plant
Pittsburgh Feb 10 The Union Switch and Signal Company large machine shop at Swissvale suburb burned destroying about 4000000 dollars of property. Fire started in packing room and spread in high wind. Over 2000 shells in packing room likely burned though no shells had been produced since November. Firemen from multiple towns fought the blaze for hours as investigators prepared to probe origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Union Switch and Signal Company
United States
Swisavale
Swissvale
Edgewood
Braddock Wilkinsburg
Braddock
Rankin
Emerence Hospital
Ao i I Tumphrey
Nee List
George Westinghouse
Westinghouse Airbrake Company
Joseph Howie
Cumberland Gap Honors Lincoln Commemoration
In Whoxville Tennessee speakers of national prominence gathered to mark the birth anniversary of Lincoln and the 20th anniversary of the mountain school. Invocations, lectures by Guy Stantev and others highlighted the event, followed by a reception for the Kentucky delegates and students. The institution spans eight main buildings, a 675 acre blue grass farm, an elementary school, an orphanage, a preparatory school and a college department training in agriculture, trades, and industrial crafts, now serving about 700 students annually.
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Whoxville Tenn
Cumberland Gap
Lincoaln
Smith
Ohio Northern University
Guy Stantev
Dro Winship
Boston
Barker
University of Kentucky
Hubbett
Lincoln Memorial
W Os Shields
Knoyville
Cov Stanley
Kentucky
Post Office Clerk In Woodsboro Charged With Robbery
Hagerstown Maryland February 10 Norman W Phillips a Woodsboro post office clerk was held in 2000 bail by U S Commissioner Alexander R Hagner for the Baltimore Federal grand jury. He is charged with robbing the mintia by taking a letter containing money sent by S Bertle to Peter Henderson & Co New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Norman W Phillips
Woodsboro
Federal Grand Jury
Baltimore
United States
Alexander R Hagner
S Bertle
Peter Henderson & Co
New York
Perilous precedent debated after Paris infanticide acquittal
Paris discussants clash over the acquittal of Josephine Barthelemy on infanticide charges after she killed her child believed born to a German invader. Critics say the verdict belittles maternal bond and ethics, while supporters argue leniency for desperate mothers.
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Paris
France
Josephine Barthelemy
Chambley Lorraine
Switzerlland
Baron de Waleffe
Hvey
Poles Offer Trained Units to Aid U S in War
Officers of the Polish Military Alliance of America pledged several thousand trained men to President Wilson to render service or sacrifice citizenship demands for descendants of Pulaski and Kosciusko. The group offered four infantry divisions, one cavalry division, and four full officer complements and will recruit to full war strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Chicago
Polish Military Alliance of America
Wilson
Pulaski
Kosciusko
Washington Woman and Daughter Praise Dreco Benefits
A Washington woman and her daughter report relief from constipation sleeplessness backache and general debility after using Dreco. The testimonial from Mrs W P Chroniger of 603 Fourth Street Northwest notes improved sleep appetite and mobility and recommends Dreco for kidney and liver troubles and related ailments. Dreco is sold at O Donnells Drug Stores in Alexandria and Geo B Bury in Anacostia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreco
Jlafty
Mra W P Chroniger
Fourth Street
Northwest
Washington
O'Donnells Drug Stores
Alexandria
Jen &'O
Anacostia
Geo B Bury
Advy
Submarine Detection Method Discussed by Naval Board
A New York report says a method to detect submarines has been found but details and which power holds the secret are guarded after a closed naval consulting board meeting. The board discussed many topics and adopted a resolution offering its services to the War Department or national defense council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Naval Consulting Board
Secretary of the Navy
Department of War
National Council of Defense
Army Consulting Board
Thomas Addison
Petery Cooper Hewitt
Willam L Saunders
Thomas Robins
Aero school under guard at North Island training academy
In San Diego California on February 10 the United States Aeronautical Academy at North Island is under armed guard. For the first time since its founding students fly from sunrise to sunset. Officers aim to have them ready as they logged over 3000 miles in one day of flying. Visitors are barred from the training quarters.
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United States
New York
San Diego
Cal
United States Aeronautical Academy
North Island
Priests Call for Lent Prayers for French Army
Paris February 10 solemn public prayers will be said for the French armies throughout Lent under Cardinal Lucen of Rheims and Cardinal Annette of Paris. The two cardinals sent letters to all French bishops urging daily prayers as war intensifies and soldiers face decisive battles.
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Paris
Lucen
Rheims
Annette
France
Alfred M Grimm Dead in Charlestown Resident Dies in Roanoke
Alfred M Grimm aged 65 died last night at his son Horace Grimm's home in Roanoke Virginia He had lived in Charlestown about 25 years and was born in Berryville Virginia He moved from Berryville to Charlestown years ago and was a native of Berryville Virginia.
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Charlestown
W Va
Alfred M Grimm
Horace Grimm
Roanoke
Berryville
Sage Tea Dandy to Darken Hair
Advertises Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a 50 cent remedy to darken gray faded hair quickly. Claims natural, even results after one or two applications and promotes youth with dark lustrous hair. States not a cure but a cosmetic preparation.
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Wyeth
Adv
No Hint of Break Felt by Banks Amid German Withdrawals
Banks report no general ripple in Washington finance despite heavy withdrawals from savings in New York and other centers after diplomatic ties with Germany were severed. German depositors largely pulled funds. district savings institutions retain a 30 day payout notice right.
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New York
Germany
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Baron to Become American
An Austrian who claimed to be Baron Ladislaus Malphense of Budapest applied for naturalization in New York Court. He is 32 and works as an elevator operator in New York. The week saw about 5,000 applicants, mainly Germans and Austrians, renouncing allegiance to their homelands by seeking US citizenship.
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New York
Ladislaus Malphense
Budapest
United States District Court
Antisuffragists Pledge Loyalty to Wilson
Mrs Arthur M Dodge, president of the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage, sent a pledge yesterday afternoon to President Wilson pledging continued support. The pledge, ceremonial and adopted by the board of directors on June 29, 1936, commits antisuffrage organizations to the service of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wilson
Arthur M Dodge
SA [Tional Association
America
War Loan Message From Vice Admiral Bacon
In a Dover patrol context Vice Admiral Sir Reginald Bacon tells a war loan meeting that the loan will be a knock-out blow to the enemy if the public can match naval effort at sea by sinking submarines and thwarting devices. The remarks were read from London naval views at the event.
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London
Reginald Bacon
Dover Patrol
Ioan
Belgian Red Cross Baroness Dies After Arabic Disaster
Baroness Anna van Schelle wife of the Belgian Red Cross head died in New York following reports of exposure after the sinking of the steamer Arabic. She was the daughter of Dr and Mrs Edwin S Fowler of Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Anna van Schelle
Belgian Red Cross
New York
van Schelle Wag
Mra
Edwin S Fowler
Springfeld
Ford Peace Bureau to Close at The Hague
A London dispatch reports the Ford peace bureau at The Hague will close on March 1 due to the rupture of diplomatic relations between the United States and Germany. Henry Ford’s private secretary confirms the bureau’s impending shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hague
Ford Peace Bureau
Henry Ford
United States
Germany
Detroit
Henry Pordan
Lord Peace Bureau
Doctor Promises 50 Percent Eyesight Gain In One Week
An advertisement claims Dr Lewis offers a home remedy to strengthen eyesight by 50 percent in a week using Bon Opto tablets dissolved in water and bathed in the eyes twice daily. It mentions testimonials of improved reading without glasses and notes availability at Washington druggists and local stores.
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Philadelphia
Lewis
Cval
Washington
O*donnel
Liggetts Hiker
Hegames
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Mer
Maurice T Sheehan
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Ioaen
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Memphis
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Pachace
Stuart Co
Stuart Bidz
Earshall, Wieh
Union
U.S
Lincoln
Post Office
Baron de Valeffe
Mme de Witt Schlumberger
National Council of Frenchwomen
Josephine
Pinard
Academy of Medicine
Military Alliance of America Ready
Aero School
MorrIs & Company
Ardmore
DS Ludlum
THE
Autocar Co
Ardmore PA
Morris and Co T A Buckhan
the Autocar CO
Ardmore, PA
Washington Factory
14Th St. N. W
Alfred M. Grimm
Banks
Baron
Dodge
Patrol
J Heat Snares
Naval View
Baroness van Schelle
FORD
Peace Bureau
Noork
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