Washington Honors Washingtons Birthday Amid War Time Patriotism
The United States observes George Washingtons birthday with nation wide displays and a program in Memorial Continental Hall led by the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution. President Wilson presents a gold medal to Harold F. Stose for a best essay on Western Campaigns, with other tributes and speeches to follow.
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Washington
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Sees drama birth here in Washington plans
Percival Chubb president of St Louis told Washington Center members at the National Museum the Drama League of America aims to build a national theater and a national school of acting in Washington. He asserted there is already an American drama and that the old isolation is gone, embracing cosmopolitan, international perspectives.
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Washington Center
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America
Pacifist preacher pushes universal military service plan
The Rev Warring Donoghue, a self described pacifist, urged universal military service not compulsory under a democratic system and argued national unity and democratization would prevent war. He criticized officer training and favored promotion from the ranks. Res Tf H Parkinson of Chicago backed government manufacture of munitions and anti impeachment strikes, while resolutions urged no impeachment of Attorney General Gregory for lax enforcement of antitrust laws, aiding high food prices.
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Navy recruits set February surge record for enlistments
The Navy reports a strong start to February with a net gain of 1,413 enlisted men, following January’s 1,500. Total enlisted strength reaches 58,300, with Secretary Daniels aiming for 85,000 by fall and 74,000 as the ultimate goal. Universal service is not a navy issue, as longer training and better opportunities attract volunteers.
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Takes Up Rail Controversy At Chamber Meeting
Washington Chamber of Commerce moves to resolve railway regulatory clash between state railroad commissions and the Interstate Commerce Commission. A transportation subcommittee is appointed to study the matter with Nathan F. Wieilama as chairman. Members are A Lefw rh Sinc or Hege, Rals ton Jones and A M Fisher.
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Committee On Transportation and
Nathan F. Wieilama
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Ralston Jones
A. M. Fisher
Roads strive to break freight car blockade
Railroads rush to move grain flour and gas coal as congestion eases. Intercity grids shift cars west and tighten embargoes to avert shortages in New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and other cities amid a growing midwest freight clog and federal probes tracking yard movements across the East and Midwest.
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Masons Begin Meeting and Memorial Plans
The seventh annual convention of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association opened in the Masonic Temple with delegates from across the country. Treasurer Cowle reported $49,054.05 on hand. contributions from several grand lodges and Scottish Rite bodies brought total cash and pledges to $86,944.05. Events include Mount Vernon pilgrimage, lodge ceremonies, and an Alexandria-Washington Lodge banquet.
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United States
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Chicago railcar orders false claims, IPC clarifies
The Interstate Commerce Commission disputes Chicago’s charge that McChord barred help from railroads and that Eastern roads refused to supply cars. The commission notes Chicago was invited to a conference, cites telegrams from Crowley of New York Central, and states efforts to move empties westbound continue.
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First Women Open Law Firm in District Like Men Save for Flowers
Miss HR L Halpenny and Miss Lucile Compton have formed Halpenny & Compton, the district’s first genuine women’s law firm with offices in the Southerd Building. Both graduates of Washington Law School, they run a businesslike office marked by a bouquet of flowers between desks. They say they are competent to practice law and have embarked on the career, not as militants.
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Dope Habit Up Fo Doctors In Durham Report
Dr Jami son Hodges of Richmond delivered a presidential address to the Tristate Medical Association of the Carolinas and Virginia criticizing habit forming drugs and secret remedies. The meeting of 100 doctors from Washington Virginia and South Carolina voted to shift officer elections to the convention. Special to The Washington Post. Mrs Calphurnia Thomas 73 dies at Gaithersburg with family survivor list. funeral set. Also obituaries for Mrs Alice Myers and Mrs Mary Zula Glover. In Annapolis six hundred partridges imported from the border will be released next month funded by gunner license law receipts with more birds to be purchased in spring.
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Elmendorf to present two travelogue series at National Theater
Dwight Elmendorf opens two five-part travelogue series next Thursday afternoon March 1 at the National Theater. His illustrated lectures are highly popular in Washington. Subjects will be announced later. Fritz Kreisler to give final recital of the season at 4 30 tomorrow afternoon at Pol i s. The concert benefits Neighborhood Settlement. Program includes Viraldity in C major concerto No 2 harp minor Berceuse Homantique Andalusian Dance Bohemian Fantasy Indian Lament and classic Viennese dances Liebesleid Schoen Rosmarin and Liebesfreud with Kreisler.
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Uncle Sam
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National Theater
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Kreister
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Eddy art objects for Smithsonian
The will of Mrs. Mary Houston Eddy widow of Col. A R Eddy, who died February 7, was offered for probate. Dated February 18, 1909, with three codicils, it bequeaths $1,000 to Sallie Houston Carr and $1,000 to her sister’s son H M Carr. A codicil directs her collection of paintings and ivories to the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art. The bulk of the estate is placed in trust with American Security and Trust Company as executor to pay incomes to relatives. The remainder to heirs after 21 years from the survivor’s death, else to Little Sisters of the Poor, Washington Home for Foundlings, and Children’s Hospital.
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Washington
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Suffragists to Discuss War Policy at NAWSA Meeting
The National American Woman Suffrage Association executive council will meet at headquarters to decide the organization’s wartime service role. Western leaders and other officers differ on militaristic or pacific plans, promising a lively session with 100 council members representing over 2,000,000 women.
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Dwelling and Contents Burned at Pigeon Hill Villa
A large dwelling house at Pigeon Hill in Tappahannock owned by Thomas C. Coghill and occupied by a tenant was destroyed by fire last night, destroying almost the entire contents. The house possessed one of the finest views along the Rappahannock River.
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Henry, Fayette, Queen and Princess Streets
Washington Post
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Washington Day in Schools Observed Nationwide
Patriotic ceremonies marked Washington birthday in public schools yesterday with two-day holidays. Five high schools hosted speeches by local leaders including RE. C. Brandenburg Brownlow and Rev. Dr. Earle Wilfley. Elementary and middle schools also held talks with speakers at Henry D. Cooke Henry Polk and Grover Cleveland Schools.
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Western
Earle Wilfley
McKinley
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Henry D. Cooke
Sherman
Louis J. O'Hern
Catholic University
Henry Polk
Louis Ottenberg
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Brandenburg for Vote Here
Edwin C Brandenburg president of the Board of Trade urged District residents to gain the right to vote for president and vice president and seek direct representation in Congress. He spoke to Business High School students about colonial trials after the Revolutionary War, the choice of the national capital, and District government.
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Congress
Edwin C. Brandenburg
Board of Trade
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Death of Charles Stutsman in Washington City
Charles Stutsman a 21 year government printing office proofreader died at his home 1020 Eleventh street northeast Washington He came from Des Moines Iowa where his pioneer parents lived He belonged to Knights of Pythias and Columbia Typographical Union No 1031 The funeral is at his home at 8 30 tonight and Mrs Stutsman will take the body to Des Moines Friday morning
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Virginia Military Institute Students May Become Army Officers
The War Department announced that infantry cavalry and field artillery units are established at the Virginia Military Institute. Students who complete the military course and pass examinations will be eligible to become officers in the United States Army Reserve upon graduation.
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Fights to Get Back Job He Resigned
R Stone Jackeson a veteran accountant in the Navy Department office resigned after being accused of criticising the President. He now seeks reinstatement under civil service rules within one year, claiming affidavits were insufficient to reopen the case. He plans further steps to regain his position.
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Washingtonians Wed at Rockville
In Rockville Maryland February 21 Rev Samuel R White of the Baptist Church officiated the marriage of Mrs Nellie Mae Miles of Washington and Edmund Ellsworth Polglasa Jr of Capitol Heights. Also last evening Rev White married Miss Sarah Blanche Connor aged 18 and James Frank Mangum aged 22 both of Washington.
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Cambridge man takes life by hanging in barn
Cambridge Maryland February 21 Clement Co Storr about 35 years old committed death by own action at 7 o clock this morning by hanging himself in his barn at Selm 12 miles from Cambridge Ill health and despondency caused by the protracted illness and death of his father are supposed to have been the cause He leaves a wife and two small children his mother two sisters and a brother.
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