Ford Opposes Compulsory Military Service Debate
Telegram from Detroit records Ford opposing any military service law. Oswald Garrison Villard urges universal service to train killers, not workers, and warns of a standing army of 1.4 million. Senate committee chair George Chamberlain spoke on compulsory training amid tense Wall Street security fears.
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O. G. Villard
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China
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Mexico
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Gateway amendment urged to ease constitution changes
Justice Wanamaker at the National Popular Government League urged a gateway amendment to ease constitutional changes. He questioned reverence for the Constitution and proposed a plan to allow amendments by majority votes in districts, possible initiation by Congress or ten state legislatures, and support for judges to stay in touch with the people. The talk contrasted with calls to curb obstructions and urged practical reforms. Showers of funding left playgrounds closed. next six weeks lack of playground supervisors due to congressional appropriations. A Marquette fire damaged six stores and two businesses, with losses estimated at $150,000.
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R M Wanamaker
Supreme Court of Onfa
National Popular Government League
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Big Musical Festival Plans in Washington
One of the greatest musical festivals will be staged for three days starting Tuesday after Easter in the Central High School auditorium. Over 1,500 pupils join the Washington Oratorio Society and Instance Symphony Orchestra in presenting Fair Wien and Plauding, with Handel's Samaon on Thursday. The festival is organized by Dr. Hamlin E Coewell, with a board including Henry H. Freeman and several other local figures.
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New Central High School
Washington Oratorio Society
Instance Symphony Orchestra
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So¢Isty
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Robert McP. Milans
George A. Prevost
George P. Tucker
Sydney L. Wrightson
Eva 8. Patt
May Atchison
J Walter Humphrey
Zell Weaver
Jane
Bazaar for Teuton relief planned for February week
A charity bazaar to aid orphans and widows of the four central powers is set for the week of February 5 at Convention Hall. German and Austro-Hungarian societies and churches back the event, with many German and Austro-American households producing items for sale. Martin Wiegand chairs the bazaar. Saengerbund Hall hosts organizing meetings every Wednesday.
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Europe
Saengerbund
Martin Wiegand
Baaaar
Australian wireless clash with American sea captains
American ship captains coordinated by wireless from two thousand miles apart discuss trivial subjects in the South Seas drawing Australian government ire. Washington is examining the charges that American ships use antiquated equipment to blast messages. Officials will curb the practice if found true.
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Washington
South Seas
Australia
Referendum Mass Meeting Planned at Poli's Theater
The District of Columbia Referendum Association states a referendum mass meeting will be held at Poli's Theater this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Chairman William F Gude and Secretary Charles J Columbus announce a distinguished speakers list and an augmented Poli orchestra will perform. The group argues suffrage referendum is needed to empower District citizens who have been at odds with national lawmakers over participation in government.
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District of Columbia Referendum Association
Poli
William F Gude
Charles J Columbus
Corby Yeast Company
United States
Canada
Carl L. Alsberg
Kindergarten Teachers Seek Higher Pay in Campaign
Kindergarten teachers in public schools have prepared a brief urging higher salaries for all school employees. They assert current pay is so low it forces debt, noting kindergarten teachers must be normal school graduates and teach ten years before earning $900 annually, while an assistant earns a maximum of $60 a year.
Record Shipbuilding Near Record in 1916 Output
American shipyards in 1916 produced 1,163 merchant vessels totalling 520,847 tons and 50 vessels of 40,000 tons for foreign flags. In 1908 the tonnage was 614,000 and in 1855, at peak, 630,000 tons of wooden ships. Reports say the US leads world shipbuilding except Britain, with yards close behind. Washington chapter of the American Institute of Architects held its annual banquet at the Raleigh, electing Waddy B. Wood president, Percy Adams vice president, Robert Lister Macnel secretary, and Thomas A. Mullett treasurer. Wood outlined policy for civic design duties and public beautification of the Capital.
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United States
Great Britain
Washington
American Institute of Architects
Raleigh
Waddy B. Wood
Percy Adams
Robert Lister Macnel
Thomas A. Mullett
Wood
National
Maj William Lutz Dead In Laredo
Maj William Lutz of the Ninth United States Infantry died last night in Laredo Texas from paralysis. Funeral services will be held tomorrow and his body will be sent to his former home at Lafayette Indiana.
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Laredo Tex
William Lutz
United States Infantry
Lafayette
Ind
Band Concert Tonight by United States Soldiers Home Band
This evening at 6 30, Stanley Hall hosts the United States Soldiers Home Band Orchestra under director John H. M. Zimmermann. The program includes marches, overtures, dances, and selections such as Spirit of Independence, Wagner pieces, Hawaiian waltz, and The Star Spangled Banner.
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United States Soldiers’ Home Band
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Lampe
Alexandria honors light infantry with parade and banquet
A large reception and parade plan greet Alexandria Light Infantry Company G First Virginia regiment upon return from service. The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Association and others organize festivities with committees handling banquet parade and general reception. Maj William M Smith named chief marshal. A separate civil suit seeks $10000 for injuries from a trolley truck collision near Addison Heights on August 10, 1916.
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J. D. Matter
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R EB Knight
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Harry Hammond
William M Smith
Albert Bryan
R H Atkinson
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Hi W. Demaine
H. G Beverly
C May
A H Herbert
H. Noel Garner
G C. Tenary
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Albert Byyan
T. B. Corhran
F. L. Slaymaker
J. Y. Williama
Mies Anna
Deahl
Leo P. Harlow
Alexandria Country
Washington-Virginia Railway Company
Washington Brick and Terra Cotta Company
Addison Heights
Alexandria County
Navy’s improved gunfire scores show higher merit marks
Navy Department reports stronger marks in winter target practice versus prior years. 12 inch weapons on Arkansas class average 105 hits from 141 shots, Texas class 304 hits from 287 shots, and Vermont shows lower 25.544. High sun pointer sets yield 14 perfect scores across 16 battleships. ship standings tied to commanders’ records.
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Report on Arms Smuggling at Border Withheld
Department of Justice blocks report to Congress on arms smuggling across the U S Mexican border citing public interest. Representative Kahn California senior minority member of the House military affairs committee expresses deep disappointment and vows to press a congressional investigation into border conditions and alleged government indifference.
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Haus Military Affairs Committee
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Traction Case Hears ICC Jurisdiction Battle
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard arguments on jurisdiction over Capital Traction Company and the Washington and Old Dominion line regarding interchanges. The District Public Utilities Commission ordered restitution of transfers and fined Washington and Dominion for failing to issue or hear transfers, with suit to enforce payment pending in district Supreme Court.
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Washington
Washington officials approve new real estate firm charter
H Lanham of Washington DC and Carl C Law of Pittsburgh Pa appointed as officers for a new real estate brokerage. George S Fowler of Washington DC named president and S Douglas Gibson secretary. Judge J T Thornton grants final divorce decrees in multiple suits, while Howard W Barker also receives a divorce decree. Funeral services held for John H Eaton at his Duke Street home with burial at Methodist Protestant Cemetery. Hannah Strange dies at 807 Duke Street. funeral at Alfred Street Baptist Church. A St Mary Cemetery owners meeting at Lyceum Hall discusses beautification plans.
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