Controversy Over War Department Records Sparks Crisis
The dispute centers on a proposal to abolish a key War Department record and a secretary's rebuke of General Ainsworth. Accusations of improper motives, a suspension, and pending court-martial follow a senior officer's clash with adjutant general staff. Colonel McCain acts as adjutant general amid turmoil.
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Harris Ewing
Gen. Ainsworth
Stimson
Middie
Wood
Col
McCain
Mother and two vanish after health decline and family search
Mrs Maggie Wilson aged 20 and her year old daughter and another child disappeared from 914 New York Avenue. Her sister Lillian Smith 920 New York Avenue reported the trio missing after clothes were found in the rooms. Relatives fear foul play as police sweep all precincts. Wilson had separated from her husband Edward a year ago and hoped for a Richmond visit but did not go.
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New York Avenue
Maggie Wilson
Trenda
Lillian Gsmith
Poltes
Richmond
Miss Smith
Mystery in Marriage Bride Noted Horsewoman
The Washington Port, Baltimore, Md., Feb 13. Nathaniel Ewing of Philadelphia married Katherine Cherbonnier, a celebrated horsewoman and daughter of Mr and Mrs Caleb Cherbonnier of Timonium, near Baltimore, at the cardinal’s residence in Baltimore. The wedding followed an earlier engagement denial and involved family members in attendance. The bride, one of four famed Charbonnier sisters, is renowned for horse riding and hunting with local packs.
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Cherbonnier Sisters
Maryland
Nathaniel Ewing
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cardinal
Sperial
Washington Port
Phiadelphia
Katherine Cherbonnier
Caleb Cherbonnier
Dumaine
Timonium
Cherbonniera
Nathaniel
Philadelpia
Ewing
Misa Cherbonnier
Cardinals
Rev. P. Campbell
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Texas
Lucy Cherbopnier
Louis Cherbanner
Fou
Contesta
Likridge
Green Spring Valley
Patapsco
Mia
Sidney Joanphthal
New York City
Lucy Uberboonler
Colgate Charbonnier
Iowite
Hts
Indge
Samuel Wwing
Bryn Mawr
Ile
Wealthy Virginian’s son wed in Norfolk marriage
Buford Martin son of Milburn Martin a wealthy paper magnate married Stella Miller daughter of Mrs Ida Muller in Norfolk on February 15 The groom feared disinheritance for marrying without his father’s consent The couple planned a southern automobile honeymoon starting the next day
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Washington
Norfolk
Buford Martin
Milburn Martin
Stella Miller
Ida Muller
New York City
Water
Washington Social Exhibit Seeks Reform Amid Slum Problems
A Washington social exhibit reports 33 evils in slums and 289 churches to 512 saloons, with Presbyterians the largest Protestant group and Catholics outnumbered. Arrests totaled 34,003 last year, and charts compare costs of living and church attendance across denominations as leaders propose federation and stricter moral campaigns. The campaign targets red light district influence and banned im moral posters, while planning delegates to a New York congress and an older boys conference at the Y M C A.
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Washington
Fpot
George 3. Wilson
Board of Charities
National
GW. F. Swartzell
Sa Chicago Methodist Ministers’ Association
Taft
Moyente’ Truth Society
Walter 8. Amord
Venevet
Associated Charities
West Street Presbyterian
Chutc Gorgetown
Mogert
New York
G. W. F Swartzell
Willan Knowles Cooper
A.C. Garner
Meares
Sacond
Methodist Episcopal North
Twelfth Night at Belasco Delights Sothern Marlowe Cast
A per formance review notes Sothern and Marlowe outperforming past portrayals in Twelfth Night at the Belasco Theater. Marlowe’s Viola praised for grace and musical moments while Sothern’s Malvolio and supporting roles draw mixed judgments. The piece highlights cast dynamics and notes future appearances as Hamlet and Ophelia.
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Mr. Sothern
Miss Marlowe
Belasco Theater
Miss Marone
Viola
Annie Russell
New Theatre Company
Cesario
Mrr
Sothern
Hia
Detai
Malvalo
Percy Mackaye
France Hendsten
Tls
Jacob Wendell, Jr
Andrew J. Aguecheek
Malcolm Bradley
Mr. Buckstone
Alys Rees
Olivia
Misa Marlowe
Mr. Rothern
Hamlet
Ophelia
Shriners Honor New Potentate At Queen Cafe Smoker
W Hamilton Smith named potentate of Almas Temple was guest of honor at a temple patrol smoker at Queen Cafe. Capt Kennedy of Leonidas, bearing remains recovered from the Maine, attended with undertaker O R B Jenkine. J Esterly De Boyce Davis Dooley Jones sang popular songs with Eric Schilling at the piano.
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Shriners
W. Hamilton Smith
Almas Temple
J. J. Esterly
J. de Boyce
William Davis
Dooley
Jones
Eric Schilling
Eustis Buys I Street Residence in Washington
George Eustis of Washington and Leesburg closed negotiations for 1717 I Street North West a four story 20 room residence near Farragut Square. The $40,000 purchase from Capt. A. L. Key follows other large local realty deals including the Army and Navy Club sale to Frank Walter.
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George Eustis
Washington and
Leesburg
Arlington Hotel
I Strest North
Farragut Square
Eustis
A. L. Key
Lawrence Benet
Washington
Paris
Bustie
Maren 1
Capt. Key
Army and Navy Club
Connecticut Avenue
T Street
Frank Walter
Clews to Slayer Fail Seven Suspects Released
Police released seven suspects in the Sam Hing murder at 14th Street Northwest after failed dragnet rounds. A key lead centers on a woman who saw two suspicious negroes near the laundry before the crime, while officers search for the weapon and await an inquest at the morgue.
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Sam Hing
Fourteenth Street
Sts
Wiliam H. Mickle
Jan Gray
Forteeman Ajlen
John Nelson
James Johnson
Curly Butlee
William Wilson
Thomas Matthews
Frank Lancaster
Po- Heeman Anderson
H Stresta Hoethengt
L ‘Ng
Merton E. Twagnod
Fourteenth Stroal
Vie
Salvatore Spicuzza
Mat Fourteenth Street
John Morris
M2 Fourteenth Street
Police Department
Nevitt
Sam Lee
la Negro
District Supreme Court
Accused of elevating check in fraud case
Howard Wilson an advertising agent was charged with increasing an order from 80 to 550 and taking a check from 0 to 58. He was arrested yesterday at his home by Central Office Detectives Pratt and Howlett. Bradley & Dixon Jeweler 717 Eighth St SE alleged he indorsed a $3 check drawn in Wilsons favor and raised it to 81 before it was cashed at Washington Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank Eighth and E streets SE.
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Gan
Armaworth
Col
H. P. McCain
Ainsworth
Washington
Auspenston
Capitol
General Staff
Hobson
Demgs ‘Erade
Gen. Ainsworth
Macualy
Hog
Adjutant General
Hay
Tie
Ivery Pit
Concord
Howard Wilson
Howard P. Wilson
Eighteenth Street
Pratt and Howlett
Bradley & Dixon
Jeweler
Eighth Street
Dixon
Wilson
Washington Merchants and Mechanica Savings Bank
Lower Carfare at Mount Vernon to Be Investigated
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear March 23 on complaints by the Mount Vernon Antifee Association to reduce fares from Washington to Mount Vernon. A 36 cent return plus 20 cent remnant fare yields 76 cents for 16 miles. Attorney F R Whipple asserts the 20 cent segment is unlawful and seeks a flat reduced rate. A Feb 21 hearing will address the Mount Vernon Ladies Association finances, with both sides represented.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
F. R. Whipple
Mount Vernon
Washington
Millers , Station
Mount Vermony
Millers Station
Interstate Commerce Cormission
Whipple
Battle on Four-and-a-Half Street Ends With Arrest
Central Office Detective Embrey confronted Andrew Dyer, a powerful man, near Four-and-a-Half Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Dyer allegedly drew a knife. the detective fired a warning shot, then pursued him as he fled to John Marshall Place. After a chase, the officer recaptured the suspect who attempted to discard stolen items linked to Mary Green of 1410 D Street NE.
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Central Office
Embrey
Andrew Dyer
Pennsylvania Avenue
John Marshall
Stax
Mary Green
D Street
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Conn. Ave
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