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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1916

Page

14

Lee School Names New Principal and High School Change

Miss Fannie B Smith elected principal of Lee public school with a $70 monthly salary. Conrad Johnson shifts from Lee to lead the new Cameron and West streets high school, as about 200 boys move from Washington School to ease congestion. Luncheon hours shift to 1.15, dismissal at 3 oclock. arrangement described as experimental. Grand jury in federal court returns multiple indictments on opium, liquor, mail theft, and forgery. circuit court grants several divorces on desertion and statutory grounds. Hayfield farm of 800 acres sells at auction for 10,400 dollars to a real estate syndicate. Alexandria also notes obituaries, church roles, and local civic items.

New High School Circuit Court Hayfield Farm Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Fannie B Smith Lee Public School Conrad Johnson Lee School Lee Tohngon Cameron and West Streets Washington School Washington United States District Court Edmund Waddill Jackson Henry T Stowe Scroggins Robert Long Jim Karas Giucchesi John Green William Smith Donald Huff Linquor Company, Inc Donald-Huff Liquor Company, Inc Robert Jones Rosa Jones Grand Jury Ff B&b T Thornton Ethel Marie Soper Farran Cleve B Farran Elizabeth B W Gosnell Fletcher Hayfield J M Duncan Kenneth Oden J. G. Grnham

War prevention referendum at internationals debated in Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce of the United States backed by unomercial groups announced a national referendum on international agreements to prevent war. Proposals included an international court, council of conciliation, and economic pressure, with mixed support and votes short of two thirds. Separate social events and notable guests filled Willard Hotel activities, including a Pan American congress meeting and gatherings hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gaff, with guests from Boston and Cimiex Nice.

Chamber of Commerce of United States Kavoring & Council of

Mrs Clark and guests honor at Chan luncheon and notices

Mrs Clark headlined a Shoreham luncheon hosted by Mrs Owen Chahoon with a poinsettia covered table and red tapers. Attendees included Mrs Thomas W Gregory, Mrs Cone Johnson, Mrs Silas Caney, and others. A University Club dinner honored Miss Gregory and guests. many at home dates announced, and Mrs Henry Breckinridge to host tomorrow. Mrs Thomas Cleland Dawson to speak on Women of South America. Dawson is Brazilian born and widow of US Ambassador to Brazil.

Champ Clark Owen Chahoon Shoreham Clark Thomas W. Gregory Cone Johnson Silas Caney Casey Mackall F P Percey William Curry Harllee Robert Coombs Neill Phillip Rishbee Thomas Cleland Dawson South America Women’s Club Chevy Chase Joseph Burkhart Connecticut Avenue Dawson United States Brazil

Our Flag Chapter at Home at the Cairo theater

Our Flag Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution hosts a formal gathering at the Cairo theater on Tuesday January 25 from 8 to 11 pm with guests including numerous diplomats and civic leaders. Mrs Charles B McVay Jr will not be at home today but will receive guests next Wednesdays in January.

Hugh Wallace Miss Beecher J Perry Heath James Duncan Gatewood Toy Ditton Savage Norfolk Mrs. Gatewood Otis Judd Holdy George Bowie Chipman Henry A. Wiley Mias Wile Daughters of the American Revolution Misa Prather Charles B. McVay, Jr Wyoming Avenue Thomas Stockham Baker Tome Port Deposit Willard Bite Knight Constitution Chapter Rochambeau Alice Theobald Leonard G. Hoffman Cairo United Daughters of the Confederacy Frank G. Odenheimer Maude Howell Smith Claude Swanson Bates Warren Josephus Daniiels Hisha Meredith J. Wiliard Ragsdale Claude Bennett W. A. Wayne Wiliam Oscar Roome Jennie Munroe W. F. Hancock George Barnett

Washington social season opens with hostesses and guests

Mrs Brooke hosted a luncheon for Mrs William P Wooten with guests including Mrs Walter Wilcox and Mrs Nathan Wyeth. Mr George Bond Cochran gave a dinner for Miss Camila Lippincott and hosted guests for a dance for Helena Wilcott. Various receptions, charity balls, and society events fill Washington society notes with arrivals, hosts, and patronesses.

Mark Brooke William P. Wooten Walter Wilcox Richard ‘Harlow Charles Marlett J. Upsher Moorhead Nathan Wyeth Helen Louise Sargent George Bond Cochran Camila Lippincott Thomas T. Gaff Helena Wilcott Twentieth Street

Mrs Nash Leaves Washington for Charleston Visit

Mrs Francis Wash sails today for several days in Charleston South Carolina. Mrs E Cartwright announces Ruth Doyle engagement to Mr Eugene Doyle of the city. Anita Kite returns to Washington after New Year visit. Anne Wright and Dorothy Wright of Dallas visit Mrs Gary for extended stay. Mrs Phelan of Massachusetts travels to Pasadena California due to mother’s illness.

Francis Wash Washington Charleston 3. C E. Cartwright Ruth C. Eugene Doyle Anita Kite Col Mrs. Fuller Anne Wright Dorothy Wright Dallas Tex Nigces Hampson Gary Men Gary Michael Phelan Representative Phelan Massachusetts Pasadena Cak Charles J. Zain de Poele

Golfers Enjoy Play on Links at Hot Springs

Hot Springs Virginia hosts a social golf day with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harriman and W. Earl Dodge of New York along with Dr. Endicott Peabody of Groton Massachusetts and the Ridder couple on their wedding trip. The engagement of Miss Marjorie Roosevelt Leahy Craft to J. T. McAllister is announced. Other visitors include Miss Eleanor Stone and Melville S. Stone of Baltimore and George H. Rives of New York. William K. Vanderbilt and Miss Barbara Rutherford depart for New York aboard Idle Hour.

Leahy Craft Theodore Roosevelt J. T. McAllister Hot Springs Washington Joseph Harriman W. Earl Dodge New York Endicott Peabody Groton Maas Bernard H. Ridder Preston Jones B. Hopkins Walter Geer A. A. Johnson J. Hynowden Theodore Birdell Marjorie Roosevelt Leahy Craft Caldwell N. J J. T L. Hagen White Sulphur Springs Toiday George H. Rives A. B. Ormaby Toronto L. B. Timmons Cincinnati B. Boden Cranford William K. Vanderbilt Barbara Rutherford

Burial Services for Miss Rosa Easby Held at Home

Funeral services for Miss Rosa Lowry Easby, 71, who died Monday at 2027 G Street NW, were conducted at her residence this afternoon by Rev. J. Harvey Dunham. Interment followed in Congressional Cemetery. A District native and Washington family descendant, she left a sister, Miss Fanny B. Easby.

Rosa Lowry Easby G Street J. Harvey Dunham Western Presbyterian Church Miss Easby Familly Congressional Cemetery

Marquis de Castellane Hurt in Paris Auto Crash

The Marquis de Castellane, father of Count Boni de Castellane, was struck by an automobile near a military hospital in Paris. Doctors report serious injuries but expect recovery. Also, Sir George Scott Robertson, MP for Bradford Central, died in London. he was born in 1862.

Count Boni Auto Paris Marquis de Castellane Boni de Castellane London George Scott Robertson Bradford

Ree Stories and Society Circles in America and Abroad

Society notes recount lavish gatherings in London and New York. Highlights include the wedding of United States Minister to Cuba and Panama in London, a Lenox Club coasting accident injuring Miss Alexandre, and a Met Opera Mozart performance with notable guests such as Mrs. Whitman and the Vanderbilt family attending.

America United States Cuba Panama London Mise Ethel Kennedy Myles Kennedy J. P Alveraton Lancashire Brias Ehbort Squiers Herbert G. Squiers Anna R. Alexandre Mia John H. Alexandre New York Lenox Club Lenox Henry Colt Pittsfield M. Civillae Alexandre

Rockefeller gift aids Belgian relief shoes and clothing

A Geneva based relief effort announced by President Wilsons committee says the Rockefeller Foundation provided 200000 to aid 200000 Belgian destitute. Funds will be used to purchase shoes and clothing for needy Belgians.

New York Wilson Commission For Relief In Belgium Rockefeller Foundation

Legal Record of United States Court of Claims proceedings

A dense listing of appearances and assignments in the United States Court of Claims with multiple cases noted by number, parties, and counsel. The Equity and Circuit divisions are detailed with trial dates, extensions, and probate notices. Also included are criminal division actions and numerous real estate conveyance records from various DC wards and blocks.

Deeds of Trust Across City Neighborhoods

A fragmented legal notices list shows deeds of trust securing loans from lenders such as Perpetual Building Association and Washington Loan and Trust Company. Multiple properties in Square 1056, 980, SQUANE, and Adoptions Park areas secure sums from $200 to $4,027.87 with repayment terms from 16 months to 6 years, many at 5 to 6 percent, detailing lots, blocks, and associated owners.

Lynwood James Arthur Sarr Marvin Custis Perpetual Building Association Harry S. Ryan H BR. Bowenstein Pred W. Reeves Bager BR Richerdean Bickara W. Jones Alfred G Maddren Tracy L. Jefforda Imura H Imura H Guerdram George J French le Square Mager Pattioon Maine Aecore Andrewee Stayer Mane Jsquaul Marian B. de Graffenried Fletcher Maria A Crawford Et Vir Joshua A Thomas Walker Thomas A. Ee Thomas i Bowie Scott F Kittredge Henriette Washington Loan and Trust Company Cooperative Building Association Gleside Walter H Beal Anacostia Moore & Barbotte Rose Hendel Washington Lean and Trot Company Colonsprast Company Samg Ally Jet 80 Block &. Setad Fred B Bhotes Charles W Warden H. Melton Square Jenry Hull Jenry Hull Et Ax. To J. Henry Oehmann Herbert T. Shannon Marian Alepter Cemlannus Hasen E Seperry HL Pickford Alexander M. Goewan Si Lerson LE Droit Park Jay A

Army and Navy Changes of the Day

Leave of absence for two months granted Capt. Roger C. Mason and Capt. Harry W. Williams of the First Field Artillery. Fires Lieut. Thomas D. Osborne of the Fifth Field Artillery. Coast Artillery officers Arthur Lesesbing and Richard T. Dells reassigned. First Light Walter B. Smith retired as captain. Maj. Clarence O. Sherrill relieved from engineers. Lieut. John C. Waterman placed on detached list. First Lieut. William B. Wallace eligible for promotion. Capt. Wilbur B. Dove detached as professor at Rhodesland State College Kingston. Leave of absence for five days to Capt. Ralph C. Caldwell. Sheldon extended two days. Lieut. James G. Flynn relieved from Fort Crockett duty and medical reserve. Maj. Frank C. Boggs relieved from Panama Canal post. Lieut. Noah Chaffee Jr. to West Point. others reassigned. Capt. James D. Woodson relieved to Canal Zone Balboa Heights duties.

Roger C. Mason First Field Artillery Harry ©. Williams Thomas D. Osborne Fifth Field Artillery Arthur Lesesbing Coasta Tilery Corps Richard T. Dells Coast Artillery Corps Walter B Smith Second Cavalry Clarence Sherrill Engineers Wirt John C. Waterman Seventh Infantry William B. Wallace Infantry Wilbur B. Dove United States Army Rhodesland State College Kingston Ralph C. Caldwell Cavalry Raymond Sheldon Eighteenth Infantry James G. Flynn Fort Crockett Tex Medical Reserve Corps Frank C. Boggs Corps of Engineers Panama Canal Fee Cera Noa Chaffee, Jr Weat Point United States Mali DeGe Cnet Bs Cavalry Arele Jomas D. Woodson Medical Corpa Balbos Heights Canal Zone Canal

NAVAL ORDERS AND DETAILED SHIPMENTS

Naval orders list officers detached to stations at Washington Patrel Delaw are San Diego to Promethene and Maumee Pulse, and other transfers including Higgins to Promethene and Maumee RICHTER to Puget Sound MASON to Milwaukee MCKENNA to Mare Island PADGETT to Mare Island CHAPMAN to New York St Louis SEIFERT to wait orders RIGGIN to Philadelphia. Several ships and crews moved, arrivals noted at Baltimore New York Newport Lambert Point La Paz Tompkinsville Canton Rosebank and other ports. The Saratoga and Georgia adjustments described with fleet changes and ships stricken from the navy list.

McClintic Washington Pennsylvania Wontworth Patrel Delaware Bootewain Michael Higgins San Diego Cal Promethene Maumee Erich Richter Navel Magazine Puget Sound Wash W. A. Mason Ahip San Francisco Milwaukee J. L. McKenna Serwnekee Navy Yard Mare Island Padgett Chapman New York St. Louis G. P. Seifert Philadelphia Alexander Riggin Nmvy Yard Bussards Bay Jason Lambert Point Napshan Nero la Paz Tompkinsville Wadsworth Newport Canton Winslow Rosebank Saratoga Dubugue Georgia

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