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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1919

Page

2

District Guard Plans Return of Old Names to Be Retained

Brig. Gen. Richard D. Simms announced plans to organize the National Guard of the District to 3 500 officers and men. The force will include a brigade of infantry two heavy artillery batteries two light artillery batteries two colored battalions and a cavalry squadron. Returning guardsmen will use old unit names such as Fifth infantry and Second separate battalion. Officers listed include Maj. R. D. LaGarde Maj. W. E. Capers Lieut. Col. Clarence A. Weaver Lieut. Col. William Hedges and Capt. Russell M. Maclennan among others.

Richard D. Simms National Guard of Hecht Fifth Infantry Regiment Simms District of Columbia Infantry District Coast Artillery National Guard New Guard James RR. Lusby George W. Evans M. C Benjamin CG. Pool Medical Corps WiHam Hedges Charles A. Meyer Fifth Regiment Russell M. Maclennan Thomas GB. Huyck

Georgetown Prizes Listed for Present Collegiate Year

Georgetown University announced prizes and medals for the current year including the Mallory medal for best essay, the Hamilton philodemic medal for ex tempore debate, and the Merrick debating medal. A $100 cash prize from William Barnum of the Carnegie Institution will reward excellence in essay writing. Law students can win cash prizes for top term averages and a set of law books for the best legal essay. All departments resume full class schedules after midterm examinations.

Georgetown University Mallory Hamilton Law School

Will Visit in England Harry Wardman to sail for month visit

Washington builder Harry Wardman plans a trip to England with his parents this week. He will sail Saturday on the Olympic and return in about a month. Mrs Wardman cannot secure a passport and will remain in Washington. Wardman and his hosts dined at Wardman Park Inn Saturday with Dr George Poulieff of the Bulgarian legation and other guests.

Harry Wardman Washington England Wardman Mr. Wardman Wardman Park Inn George Poulieff Samuels Philadelphia Mme. PouHeff Don Beltran Mathieu Chile Senora Mathieu B. §. Cutler Robert Bowler William C. Huntington Roger A. Simmons Moreli

Zionist Unity Urged as Young Jews Discuss Affiliation

At Herzl Club meeting in the Young Men's Hebrew Association headquarters Zionist ideals were outlined and plans made to affiliate the citys younger Jews with the Zionist movement. John B Wevaser served as vice president and presided. Drama League to Open Study Class includes dates and location.

Herz] Club Young Men's Hebrew Association Zionist Movement John B. We| Vaser

Police seek runaway Bull Terrier Booze in city chase

Lawrence Engle reports his English bull terrier Booze escaped from the Jenifer building Saturday afternoon. Police across precincts pursue Booze after a Seventh district arrest linked to alcohol, but the dog remains at large despite the officer's efforts.

Lawrence Engle Jenifer Seventh Precinct Engel

Break From Jail Foiled In Rockville Case

Ralph T Bolling an 18 year old held for the grand jury in the killing of Mrs Elizabeth Beckwith attempted to escape Rockville jail Saturday by breaking the window glass and trying to bend iron bars as Sheriff Aud intervened The grand jury is to convene today A confessed motive alleged by authorities claims Bolling killed Beckwith 68 by striking her with an object after she allegedly attempted to poison him He had lived with Beckwith.

Rockville Ralph T. Bolling Grand Jury Elizabeth Beckwith Aud Bolling

Police Hold New York Boy After Train Stop

Harry Stern an 11 year old New York City youth walked into Detectives Embrey and Strinefellow yesterday after alighting a Trem at New York train He said he was out to see the world but confessed that he has seen enough His father Hirach Stern was notified.

Harry Stern New York City Embrey and Strinefellow New York Hirach Stern

Births Reported in Local Families

Raymond G and Estella Hinweil welcomed a boy while Charles and Hugenia Glaze had a girl. Norman and Annabella Campbell announced a girl and several other couples listed newborns including boys and girls, naming pairs such as Raymond 1B with Grace Taylor and Erwart A with Marguerite Snyder. The long roster records multiple births with varied parental names and child genders.

Raymond G Estella A. Hinweil Charles 1 Hugenia Glaze Norman Annabella Campbell Raymond Grace B. Taylor Erwart A Marguerite M. Snyder Henry C Mary E. Schade Wilford Waith M. Saever Alfonso Ida Perris Hiram W Mary A. Lyon Tieger RE Norah R. Morris Ward A Elizabeth RB Miler Clarence Mary Matthews Cecil C Margaret Davis Harry P Pearl Doyle Rick H Howena Logan Wbwood A Margaret Cohey Eliya Kemp Danter C Linka McCoy George C Lilian Stearns Bos Edward R Edith Altman Frederick G Sadie Holland Erick Anne Andel Francis M Allee Ball Oswald Clevie McNeese Joseph F Mounie Copsey Robert Gertrude Parniam Constantine and la Roumel Robbble Josephine Brooks John W Nannie Carter Lindsey Snfi Martha Daniels Howard and Terry Delaney Nellie Southall

Deaths Reported in Local Obituaries and Notices

A list of recently reported deaths includes William Collins 48 Providence Hosp. John S Alien 52 Providence Iospl. Helen Gordon 1 at 1352 Montague St. Lura Trew 14 Sibley Hosp. Rev Sister Aldegonde Hose Lennon 48 Trinity College. Husster Roff 1 18 Grant Pl. Mary Fitezerald 77 3 ant sta ne. Sarah B Locke 85 025 N St NW. Euma KE Auman Ti The Cairn Motel. infant of Lionel EL Nora B Morris 1 day 1308 Cap St. Robert Jenkins 77 1220 Union St SW. Annie Grimes 52 2328 St NW. Wathaniel N Queen 15 1128 G St NE. Riva I Newton 41 113 Heckman St SE. 805 43d Et NE. Valerig Davis 5 mos.

William Collins Providence John S$. Alien Helen Gordon Montague St Lura Trew Sibley Aldegonde Hose Lennon Trinity College Husster Roff Grant Mary Fitezerald Ant . Sta Riva I Newton Heckman

Sun and Tide and Weather Summary for DC Area

Weather Bureau report notes sun rise at 6 49 AM, high tide 2 29 PM, sunset 1 34 PM and low tide. Forecasts for District of Columbia Maryland Virginia predict cold fronts, snow and rain in northern New England and Great Lakes, with warmer in Missouri Valley and Southwest. Colder conditions expected Tuesday in upper lakes and lower plains, with warnings for Maine coast and cold waves across several western states. temperatures around 40s by midnight with highs near 60 previously and rainfall 0.22 inches.

Sept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Columbia Maryland Virginia New England Atlantic States Pacific Coast Montana Rocky Mountain Missouri Oho Valley Tennessee Georgia East Gulf States Upper Lake Region Lower Lake Region Kansas Iowa Minnesota Cape Fear Consa Hack River South Carolina

City Briefs and Events From Washington Tonight

Louis Armstrong of Canada discusses alter and Bolshevism at Hamline Memorial Church. Polish Mothers of Washington host a Polish dance at Carroll Hall. Lieut J N Cre speaks to Bethel Literary at Metropolitan AME. Chemical Society WA meets at Cosmos Club with Lieut Col A B Lamb on chemical protection. Representatives from city groups plan better streetcar service in Perpetual Building Association Hall. Miss Alice Hutchings Drake speaks on Contemporary Women Novelists to YWCA Book Lovers. How to Eat and Cost subject at Consultation Center Ninth and Southwest. Percy Foote and Isaac speak to Business Women's Council at Wes ley Chapel. Washington Ad Club meeting moved to next week. Central Labor Union hosts St Patrick’s dance at Odd Fellows Hall. Drake lectures WCA book lovers tonight. Wednesday afternoon on The Miracle of Words. Marshall LeighTon lectures March 5 at Cosmos Club.

The Chemical Society of Washington Cosmos Club A. B. Lamb Chemical Warfare Service Misa Alice Hutchinga Drake Miss Drake

Drug Research Effort Aims to Draw ACS to District

The Cham ber of Commerce and Board of Trade seek to persuade the American Chemical Society to establish a National Institute of Drug Research in Washington on a $10,000,000 foundation. Walter A. Brown will present the plan to executive committees. Robert N. Harper, Chamber president, plans to push action at the next directors meeting.

Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade American Chemical Society National Institute of Drug Research Washington Walter A. Brown Hoard of Trade Robert N. Harper Chamber of Commerce

WIFE WORSE THAN BULLET INJURY SHOCKS HOSPITAL

John Fleet, 44, colored, reached Casualty Hospital with a bullet wound in the left ankle after a street argument. Doctors removed the bullet and he insisted on going home at once, warning he would face something worse from his wife if kept. He gave no further details about the incident.

John Fleet Cnlored Casualty Hospital Fleet

Pennsylvanians to Hold Informal Tonight at Wardman Park Inn

An informal Pennsylvanian assembly will be held this evening at Wardman Park Inn. A reunion of distinguished Pennsylvanians now living outside the state and a reception for Washington residents will occur, with invited guests including Senator Spencer, Senator-elect Phipps, Senator-elect Edge, Justice McKenna, and former Gov. McCall.

Wardman Park Inn Washington Spencer Phipps Edge Justice McKenna McCall

Balloon detachment to attend aeronautical exhibition

Ten members of the Twenty-ninth balloon detachment stationed at the Polo Grounds are to travel to New York today for the aeronautical exposition at Madison Square Garden from March 1 to 18. Led by Lieut. David L. Ryan, they will bring several balloons to demonstrate efforts to keep the American flag in the skies.

Polo Grounds New York Madison Square Garden David L. Ryan

Near East relief fund extension to meet quota

Extension for two weeks to raise Washington’s 150000 dollar share of the 3000000 Near East relief fund. Campaign committee members plan a strenuous drive this week. Eighteen states are approaching quotas with confidence they will oversubscribe.

Washington

Secret of youth claimed by eliminating poisons

An advertisement extols lifelong vitality through kidney health and the use of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. It promises purified blood, strong nerves, and elastic muscles, claiming Dutch heritage and over 200 years of use. Available from druggists in sealed packages of three sizes.

Haarlem Holland

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