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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1914

Page

4

Learned Sailor Best Answers British Critic Policy

Secretary of the Navy Daniel says education strengthens enlisted personnel and promotes promotion. He cites the London editorial attacking the policy and argues trained crews create superior fighting units, insisting the approach is an asset not an experiment. He notes the need for educated specialists on modern battleships and emphasizes education as core.

Navy Daniela London Daniels

Star Spangled Banner at Stanley Mall Orchestra

The United States Home Band directed by John S M Zimmermann performs at Stanley Mall at 8 80 clock with a program including Star Spangled Banner Allegro allegretto and The Count of Essex Overture and Arma of America overture.

United States Marine Herracks United States Marine Band Orchestra William H. Mantelmann Dire Frsedem Joue Saenger Music de Ballet Fioale Stanley Mall United States Chestra John S.M. Zimmermann March Arma of America Overture

Navy education policy aims to build better sailors

In a New Year message, authorities praise a plan to recruit and train a dozen skilled men, emphasizing intelligent obedience and better discipline. The program seeks educational development to improve advancement opportunities and enlistment quality, boosting diligence and performance across the service.

United States Navy

City News in Brief Highlights Local Meetings and Events

Louis F Post spoke at the Secular League on Industrial Democracy in Pythian Temple. Alumni Association theater party plans were finalized by F. L. Fishback and committee. Dr J H Gore to lecture on Siam at All Souls Chapel. Peabody to address Columbia Heights Citizens Association. West exhibit at Corcoran Gallery opens today. A Red Parlor lecture series begins with Alfred Russell Wallace. Y M C A launches a new employment bureau run by N A Lufburrow. Miss Merrie Simonds recovering from surgery in Port Chester. Examinations for male Washington stenographers set for January 27. Two addresses at M C A on G Street plus a Hero Club talk. Pastor H C Rockwell preaches on Universal Brotherhood and Peace. W C A vesper on The Children of Our Streets with Miss Emily Cook. National Society prize essay for 1914 graduates accepted by Board of Education. Forty-member Citizens' Committee meeting planned at Public Library on Local Government. Reading program and music for Washington blind at Library of Congress. Psychology of Fear lecture at W C T U building. Robert M Pindell named Maryland state manager of Southern Settlement and Development Org. Riding and Hunt Club meets with notable attendees. Ingram Memorial Church cantata The Coming of the King repeated. Resurrection sermon by Rev J W Frizzell. Collegiate Club lecture postponed to Jan 18. fifth anniversary dance upcoming. Washington City Orphan Asylum board to meet tomorrow.

Cussed La Follette Over Phone Sparks Police Scolding

A private in the police force was severely reprimanded after he spoke insolently to Senator La Follette while acting as a precinct clerk. He allegedly told the senator to appear in court, mentioning the speeding car as belonging to the senator. Maj. Sylvester indicated the clerk may be transferred and the case remains under investigation.

Senator la Follete Maj Sylvester Senator la Follette la Follette Wes Maj. Sylvester Max Sylvester

Rumored marshal race in Washington district

The United States marshal post in the District faces a vacancy within a week as incumbent Aulick Palmer’s term ends. James L. Murphy, former deputy marshal, has declared candidacy with backing from the Louisiana delegation and several Southern members, while Cotter Bride is seen as a receptive candidate. Strategic moves and a looming appointment by Postmaster General Burleson cloud the contest amid antitrust league associations tied to Bride.

United States Aulick Palmer Excise Board James L. Murphy Commerce Court Cotter T. Bride Murphy Louisiana Senate House Mississippi Bride Congress The Antitrust League Lamar

SONS OF JONADAD EXPAND AT 643 LOUISIANA AVENUE

Harmony Council No 6 of the Independent Order Sons of Jonadad organized yesterday at 643 Louisiana Avenue with 23 charter members. Officers elected include Thomas F Clark past chief Samuel De Nedrey worthy chief H W Langerson vice chief W H Lestrange chaplain Charles Sengstock recording secretary Timothy A Driscoll financial secretary Charles A BE Boyd treasurer Harry J Weils herald A M Willian assistant herald George A Patterson guard Lawrence Leach sentinel and William H Lestrange tent deputy recommended. John C Moore grand secretary installed them with Deputy Grand Chief Wayne W Cordell assisting. The council aims to reach men employed at night and seventeen new members were added last week.

Independent Order Sons of Jonadad Harmony Council Louisiana Avenue Thomas F Clark Samuel de Nedrey H. W. Langerson W. H. Lestrange Charles Sengstock Timothy A. Driscoll Charles A. BE Boyd Harry J. Weils A. M. Willian

The Magic Veil and Local Notices Reach Virginia Thegger

City bulletins report a sensation titled The Magic Veil featuring Virginia Thegger. Also listed are Expert Fountain Pen Repairing services at the Fountain Pen Shop, 1421 Pa. Ave, and Quality Cont Ends Your Coal Troubles by Agnew & Co., 340 Woodward Building. M. 3668.

Agnew & Co Woodward Bldg

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