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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1916

Page

10

Bryan proposes bilingual dictionaries to ease union across Americas

William Jennings Bryan urged a Pan American congress to introduce 500 English words into Spanish dictionaries and 500 Spanish words into English dictionaries to foster mutual understanding. He also backed cooperation policies including a unified monetary system, government controlled merchant marine, and arbitration of disputes, linking language education to broader hemispheric trade and peace. He cited the Panama Canal and Monroe Doctrine extensions, advocating US backing for Latin American bonds to lower interest, and stronger inter American cooperation to prevent conflict.

William Jennings Bryan Bryan Bryans Ama Witeon Latin America United States Panama North South America Central and McAdoo

Admission by Card Only for Presidential Address at Pan-American Congress

The address by the President before the Pan-American scientific congress in the Pan-American building will be by card only. Cards are limited to Congress members and their wives. Latin-American delegates receive cards from delegation aides. Other members must show registration or credential cards at the Willard Hotel red room desk after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 5.

United States Pan- American Scientific Congress Congress The Willard

Christ of the Andes Join In Friendship Pledge

Citizens of two republics erect Christ of the Andes as a sign of amity and shared reverence. They pledge continued cooperation in material, intellectual, and moral welfare of the western world. They are joint tenants of a new land and neighbors by ties of interest and assent. What God hath joined together let not man put asunder.

Andes

Education plans doubtful in international professor exchange

Prof John Bassett Moore of Columbia University warned that international exchange of professors faces uneven results. He cited linguistic barriers and questioned whether exchanging teachers alone fosters mutual understanding. He noted travel aids, but emphasized student age as a concern for returning youths alienated from home.

John Bassett Moore Columbia University State Department Moore

Ancient cranial surgery topics at Pan American congress

Latin American anthropologists discussed conservation of antiquities and cranial deformation in South and Central America at the second Pan American Scientific Congress. Dr Carlos Morales Macedo of Peru presented on trepanation of the cranium and its pottery representations, arguing its antiquity as an early major surgery.

South Central America New National Museum Carlos Morales Macedo Peru Macedo R. B. Bean Nasco Valley Julio Tello Federico Alfonso Pezet United States Cabo Trio A. Simoons da Silva Brazil Origenes Etnograficos de Columbia Carlos Cuervo Marquez

Pan American Aviation Trophy Offered by Aero Club

The Aero Club of America announced a five thousand dollar Pan American aviation trophy to be contested annually by Western Hemisphere aviators. The first contest will be held in Rio de Janeiro as soon as arrangements are made, with a matching five thousand dollar cash prize for the winner. Alan R. Hawley of New York authored the letter read by Ambassador de Gama at a Pan American congress meeting, aiming to foster aviation growth and closer relations between the continents. After the Rio event, annual meets will rotate among the countries represented by the winners.

Aero Club of America Rio Janeiro Alan R. Hawley New York Ambassador de Gama Brazil Hawley Continents Americas Alberto Santos-Dumont Transportation and Engineering pan-American Scientific Congress Willard

Drill at Fort Myer for Scientists

A special drill at Fort Myer tomorrow afternoon honors visiting delegates of the second pan American scientific congress. Col. Wilder, commandant, has arranged a notable display expected to please distinguished Latin Americans. The drill begins at 2:30 with invitations extending to the cabinet, diplomatic representatives, and other officials. American members of the congress are also invited.

Fort Myer Col. Wilder Paina Cabinet Congress Dri

Aviation Defense and Asiatic Invasion Fears Warn United States

A Pan American congress speaker Alberto Santos-Dumont envisions aerial fleets patrolling coasts at 200 kph to deter European powers. He urges rapid motor development, gyroscopic navigation, and a united Americas defense. The piece argues for strong US preparation including a large army and self-sustaining navy to deter or meet a potential Asiatic invasion.

United States

Indicted in Alexandria Three of Those to Be Tried

The January term of the United States court in the eastern district of Virginia convened with grand and petit juries. Indictments named Richard Beach and Cleveland Beach for illicit distilling, Charles Blow for retail liquor without tax, Solan Baugh for obstructing a federal officer, Pasquale Cerbi, Sam Zacarime, and Albert Hoffman for Mann Act violations, William Pitt Anderson for embezzlement, and Preston Fowler for possession of morphine. The grand jury and petit jury list numerous local residents. further cases will be investigated.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria United States Court For Eastern District of Virginia Edmund Waddill, Jr Richard Beach Cleveland Beach Charles Blow Solan V. Baugh Solan B. Baugh Pasquale Cerbi Sam Zacarime Genesco Albert Hoffman William Pitt Anderson United States Preston B. Fowler Tully P. M. Bradshaw Foreman EB. C. Graham Raymond Blumentela W. P. Taylor W. H. Anderson Frank T. Anthony C. B Lathrop Richmond T. A. Broaddus South Richmond R. G. Hilldrup W. S. Embrey Fredericksburg T. H. Maddok Marshall Davis Lewis Broad Run David Warren Warrenton G. B. Farish A. J. Armatrong Culpeper Ernest M. Shreve Cherrydaile Frank Embrey James Burton Stafford R. O. Norrin Joseph Pierce Lancaster J. W. Johnson Orange H.C Burruss Rapidan C H. Sanford Westmoreland Grand Jury Petit Jury J. Reece Caton Fountain Beattie Stasius Meade Dalida Richardson E. J. Fleming Walker E. Nalls E. H. Meanley Victor Hecht Colonial Beach Edwin Brown Northumberland W. S Fairfax Paul B. Tustall H. A. Whallon Clarendon Alexandria County George B. Robey Fairfax County Lindsey Dawson Occoquan Prince William County James Boutchward Stafford County N_ cy . Davis Swetham

Backers of School Board Plan Challenged by Teachers

The High School Teachers Association released a report titled A Challenge of Their Facts and a Refutation of the Arguments arguing against executive control of schools. It contrasts 24 commissioner governed cities where boards are appointed with 33 where boards are elected, condemns the proposed powerless director and advisory board, and urges greater separation of schools from municipal government and consolidation of school board powers.

Congress High School Teachers’ Association Board of Commissioner Teachers’ Association Board of Education

Definition of sleet by United States Weather Bureau expert

Prof H C Frankenfield of the Weather Bureau defined sleet as frozen or partly frozen rain formed when rain falls from a relatively warm air layer into a colder layer that freezes some or all of the drops. He noted that sleet differs from hail and snow and that sleet storms are most frequent over interior valleys extending eastward, observed from October to May. The term smooth ice describes a related but distinct form of precipitation.

H. C. Frankenfield United States Weather Bureau Frankenfield United States Interior Ighence

Swiggett Recovering as Pan American Congress Aide Improves

Dr G J Swiggett assistant secretary general of the Pan American scientific congress shows marked improvement after a week of illness and is expected to sit up in a few days to meet callers. Dr D Rowe US delegation member and chair of Section IX recovering from grip attack at Welter Reed Hospital.

G. J. Swiggett Pan-American Scientific Congress Swiggett D. & Rowe United States Transportation Welter Reed Hospital

Evolution of the Stars Talk at Pan American Congress

Dr. William W. Campbell of the University of California spoke on The Evolution of the Stars before delegates at Continental Memorial Hall during the second Pan American Congress. He was presented by Dr. Robert S. Woodward of the Carnegie Institution. John Barrett of the Pan American Union gave a welcome, and Dr. Ernesto Nelson conveyed delegates’ compliments.

William W. Campbell University of California American Association For the Advancement of Science Continental Memorial Hall Robert S. Woodward Carnegie Institution of Washington John Barrett Pan- American Union Ernesto Nelson

Army reports urge ending test rides for older officers

General Garlington urges abandoning annual obstacle rides for officers over 45, urging more monthly or daily exercise instead. He recommends creating a corps to instruct militia away from troops, increasing line officers, and introducing heavier hobnailed marching shoes to reduce injuries and better fit older personnel.

Garlington A. Garlington

Brashear to Lecture of Stars

Dr John A Brashear of Pittsburgh will lecture to the Washington Society of Engineers and their wives on An Evening s Journey Among the Stars illustrated by many slides including South American images at Memorial Continental Hall Seventeenth and D street NW tomorrow evening

pan-American Congress Washington Society of Engineers John A. Brashear Pittsburgh South America Memorial Continental Hall Seventeenth and D Street Northwest

Washington News in Brief Highlights Local Civic Doings

Gen R J Smith departs Washington to Jersey City as the excise board plans annual saloon and liquor house inspections. Week of prayer services begin at several churches with varying pastors conducting devotions. Mme Harriet Labadie performs at Library of Congress Pavilion. A mass 1000-strong Masons luncheon planned at Willard with Grand Master Germane and George Fleming Moore as speakers. Belgian relief efforts gain momentum with a fundraising tea at Mrs Logan’s to aid crisis camps in Belgium. Jewish and Hebrew associations host talks, concerts, and preparations for a slate of events including a Belasco Theater defense discussion and a year ahead of cultural activities. John P Clum presents California fairs with moving pictures at First Congregational Church. John A Dapray appointed as professor at Johns College. A German Austrian Turkish fair planned for February 14-19 at Odd Fellows Hall to aid war widows and orphans. YWHA to stage minstrel and dance on February 8. James Ormond Wilson Normal School reopens adult evening classes. Jewish congress to meet January 4 with lodge and club delegations invited.

San Marino Greets King in New Year Message

The captaing regent who holds executive power in San Marino sent King Victor Emmanuel a New Year message wishing prosperity and victory for him and his kingdom. The republic, Europe's oldest independent state, plays host to a monarchic greeting in early January news coverage.

Rome Republic of San Marino Europe Victor Emmanuel

Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant Ad

Fall illness warning promotes Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant from O Donnell Drug Stores. Claims strong guarantee money back if not best for severe coughs colds whooping cough and croup. Promotes economical home mixing with sugar water to yield pint quantities.

Schiffmann O'Donnell Posck

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