Changes of the day in army and navy personnel
A long list details temporary and permanent duty changes across the army and navy. Capt Robert B. Metel and others shift stations, officers reassigned to quartermaster, signal, medical and combat units, with relocations to Fort Leavenworth Port Leavenworth Presidio San Francisco Fort Sam Houston and naval stations from New York to Yokohama and Cavite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Metel
Coast Artillery Corps
Lew Toslph
Coftrill
Coast Artillery
Orstee
Quartermaster Corps
Ord
Stanley
Ross
Alcaten Cal
Pacife
I Uton
Alcatrav
Signal Corps
G Abbott
Eastern Department
Port Leavenworth
Rans
Army Service
Semeundary
Coty
Port Wen Pd
Aysistant
Birt Liewr
Edmund T. Gruber
Fittp
Greantad
Schon
Crame
Liew
Charley Richardson
Ariment
James G. Taylor
NW. OY
Moana
Arderet
Baa
Franpoo
Ankrepert
Roa
Teers
Loesp
Dohn W. Stewart
Corpa
Camel
York
Fort Guss
Tex
van Frans
Loma Mowegles
Edward
Sam Pou
EL Fhee
Elclid EL Rick
Rota
Presidin
Qacsa
Mompital
Fort Fayard
M. Mex
Orare
Thomas
Johnson Medical Corps
Fort Hasasi
Dactr
Howard Ie Natmer
Med
Cal Corpa
Orveo Os Fessan Hioston
Ter
Harrison
Tad
Ace Yikomas CO
Orlynd
Thos Fitnam Medical Resar
William OF Richardson
Fort Miley
Tao
Fort Bayan
N. Mea
Postmasters in Virginia and West Virginia nominees named
Senate received 209 post office nominations including Virginia picks Tauta Tee Keeler of Middleburg Humphrey Hennington Morrisonburg and Frank T Sublett of Morrisonburg West Virginia nominees include J F Beatty Mannington and Charles Fe Manley of Fairmont Secretary Daniels designated Naval Constructor L B Adams Industrial Manager at Portsmouth Navy Yard The Portsmouth yard becomes the fourth plant reorganized under a system placing command under a naval line officer with industrial administration under a naval constructor or engineer officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Virginia
Tauta Tee Keeler
Middleburg
Sl. Humphrey
Hennington
Frank T. Sublett
Morrisonburg
West Virginia
J. F. Beatty
Mannington
Charles FE. Manley
Fairmont
Daniels
Naval
Adama
Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
Portsmouth Yard
Griff Guest of Honor Feast Held at Glass Plant
Mayor Thomas A. Fisher hosts Clark Griffith manager of the Washington team at Old Dominion Glass plant north of the city. Guests toured the factory, received souvenirs, and listened to speeches. A funeral notice and school funds committee appointment are also reported among local items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationals
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Thomas A. Fisher
Washington
Clark Griffith
Old Dominion Glass Company
Lorenzo Wollford
Charles A. Voltech
Mayor Fisher
Charles A. Cotterill
E. C. Snyder
Harry Chesley
Harry Ward
J. K. Jones
J. F.l Grillo
2. T. Richardson
Charles A. Hamilster
Delancey Gill
Phelan Hawn
Paul Frame
Robert Callahan
Patrick Bresnahan
Frank B. Conger
James M. Little
Walter Thomas Monk
George
Robert Barrett
J. A. Schwarzmann
Ervin Schwarzmann
Lucien Davis
Courtney Acton
John A. Ewald
Berton D. Bentley
M. T. Dwyer
W. FR. Sweeney
Carroll Pierce
T. Moxley Ervin
8. B. Mcoree
Police News Notes From a Washington District Report
Police notes report morphine poisoning for Charles Pritchard of Danville and a mercury death for George Melton of 1316 Volta. Korekor Avedickian is treated for knife wounds in a hotel kitchen. Pittsburgh asks Washington to locate Hoa and Florence Beach for a dying brother. Fire at Columbia Storage burns seven horses. a roof fire and gas meter blaze cause minor damage. An overheated iron starts a third fire at 2129 Bancroft Place NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Pritchard
Danville
Casualty Hospital
Southern Railway
Baltimore
George Melton
Connecticut Pie Company
Volta Place Northwest
Garfield Hospital
Melton
Nevitt
Pittsburgh
Washington
Hoa
Florence Beach
Municipal Hospital of
Columbia Storage and Transfer Company
Virginia Avenue Southwest
Engine Company No. 21
Atl
Bancroft Place
N. H. Luttrell
Notable Names in a Fragmentary List
A fragmentary OCR item lists multiple individuals including Thomas T E Qolgrey aged 27 Elizabeth Byrnes 27 the Rev J B Pitter Alfred G McDonald 82 and Gertie M L Nez 27 with Rev J Montgomery noted among the names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas TE. Qolgrey
Elizabeth ©. Byrnes
J. B. Pitter
Alfred G. McDonald
Gertle ML Nez
J. 3. Montgomery
Auto tag law enforced after Montgomery county talks
In Teckyiile Maryland an amicable settlement ended a dispute over enforcing the automobile licensing law. State Commissioner Harry Roe and Sheriff B Payne Whalen, with other officials, agreed that Whalen would enforce the law. Whalen released two autos on the spot and promised 1916 tags for all vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teckyiile
Harry Hoe
B. Payton Whalen
Montgomery County
Whalen
Roe
Sherif Whalen
Spates
John A. Garrett
Auto Run For Burglar In Washington Home
Emergency call at Edward I. Oliver residence on Twelfth Street Northwest led Capt. Warrison and a small squad to pursue a burglar in the lower house. A colored man identified as Beverley Standard, age 42, of Columbia Street Northwest, was captured and jailed on a housebreaking charge after a brief struggle without violence. Mrs. Oliver alerted police by phone as the intruder ducked behind a curtain and attempted to flee through the front door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward I. Oliver
Twelfth Street
Warrison
Sergt. Flerson
Manuel
Beverley Standard
Columbia Street
District Court Sentences Car Thief and Settles Will Disputes
A District Court chief justice sentenced Charles Arnett to two years in the penitentiary for auto theft. A probate dispute over Catherine Bates Jones’s will was resolved by compromise, setting aside the will and leaving most of the estate to her husband. The docket also notes will bequests in Bridget Babbington’s will and the Davidson estate filing, plus a police court fine for Porter Payler and a personal injury suit by Sarah Brabham against the District of Calumtta for a slip on ice near John Marshall Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DS Supreme Court
Coton
Charles 8. Arnett
John W. Brawner
Wyattaville, Md
Catherine M. Bates Jones
William Jones
James G. Guiteawu
Garfield
Bill the Avenger
District Supreme Court
Tara FR. Davidson
John W. Davidson
Tucker, Kenyon & Macfarland
Tizzie D. Hippin
Letta Ldl. Webster
George Kenne Davidson
Paymert
Mulloway
Porter I. Payler
Washington Navy Yard
Sarah A. Brabham
Calumtta
CG Street
John Marshall Place
Wilton J. Fambert
R. ST. Yeatmar
Fee
Easton to Join Father's Firm Board Seat Reported
Reports reaching Washington say Mortimer T. Easton son of Edward S. Easton president of American Graphophone Company will join the board of directors at the upcoming New York meeting Mortimer a Princeton graduate of 1910 is slated for the post and the move strengthens the family leadership in the company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mortimer T. Easton
American Graphophone Company
New York
Mortimer Easton
Princetom
Births Reported In Local Families This Week
William F and Mary J Schaefer welcome a girl to Henry E and Mirton F Stopstack. James W and Elia Gladdon report a girl. Adolph Woo and Bila VW Teser have a girl. Georga and Della Cunningham announce a boy. Edward H and Sophia d Centignacny welcome a boy. Frank S and Marie M Colman greet a girl. Solon J and Theodora Boughton announce a girl. Isaac and Minute R Singleton report a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F
Mary J. Schaefer Bor
Henry E
Mirton F. Stopstack
James W
Elia
Gladdon
W H Singleton Buried With Noted Pallbearers At Funeral
Funeral services for William J. Singleton president of the Board of Trade were held at 2 pm yesterday at St Michael and All Angels Church. Bishop Harding officiated with Rev Murphy and Rev Netmis assisting. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers included Lieut Julian S Hatcher and Dr C A Simpson. Honorary pallbearers included Thomas Ewing Rear Admiral Stockton and James Maher among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Singleton
Board of Trade
H Street
Bishop Harding
St. Michael
Angela’ Church
Virginia Avenue
Patrick Murphy
J. Henning Netmis
Oak Hii
Julian S. Hatcher
Harvey Jacobs
Armistead Rust
Tench Marye
C. A. Simpson
Hugh MadAuley
Thomas Ewing
United States
Patenta
Charles H. Stockton
Georges Washington University
Theodore W. Noyes
Association of Oldest Inhabitants of
District of Columbia
Mr. Singleton
James JD. Maher
Supreme Court of the United States
William C. Rives
George Truesdell
Alexander B. Hagner
Routine changes ease final exams in Washington schools
Beginning this year mid year graduation procedures, students with satisfactory work all year will not be required to take final tests. Students whose standings are in doubt may take an examination to determine credit for the semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Deaths Reported in Washington Area Obituaries
Death notices list ages and residence for residents including William Singleton at 7020 H Street NW and Mary Davis in Washington Asylum aged seven, with other names such as Charles Laweon at Government Hospital 63, Arthur Marr 56 at 966 Ost No Wm Walker 31 at Gallinger, Mary Harrison 58 at 1234 Pleasant, Irene Keontz 32 at 224 With St SE, Edward Weissmiller 9 months at 318 10th SE, Bellie Jackson 56 at 5 Bragden’s, Fila Johnson 49 at 115d gf et ow, Charles Verney 3 at 819 St AW, Wilbur Jefferson 1 at 1324 St SW, Suaie Dartington 41 at Freedmen’s Hospital, Annie Jones 72 at 514 35th St NE, Helen B Cant 6 at 1522 12th E MW, James F Adams 2 months at 37 Patterson St NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Singleton
Mary Davis
Wash
Charles Laweon
Arthur N. Marr
Wm. Walker
Gallinger Hospital
Mary E. Harrison
Pleasant
Irene E Keontz
St. Ae
Eaward
Weissmiller
Loth St
Bellie Jackson
Bragden's
Fila Johnson
Charles A Verney
Wilbur Jefferson
Suaie Dartington
Freedmen's Hospital
Annie Jones
Helen EB
James F Adems
Patterson St
City Bulletin Retail and service ads in brief
Local notices list Groceries and Wines delivery services. Special Scotch jam at 25c a jar. Eichstein lunch counter offers best city lunch at 36c. Turkey and poultry sellers feature fresh stock. Floral emblems advertised from Shaffer's. Tolman Laundry and Tolman offerings shown with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Trohertson
James ID. Donnelly
Eye St
Eckstein’a
N.Y. Ava
Schamel
Shaffer
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Pheeus
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Morstand
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Qongeaser
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Comsiseo Autenary Yard
Charleston
Puget Sound Yard
Mare Island Yard
J M. Poyer
Navy Department
Naval Statin
Somer
Wills
Georgia
Celtic
H. J. Lackey
Norfolk
H. B. Stark
Patterson
Brooklyn
G. L. Wolfard
Minnesota
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G. W. Hewlett
Tale
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Grark
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Severn
L. Moran
South Dakota
Buffalo
P. A
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Wot Hatsey
Tonopah
J. F Riordan
Chester
Boatawain
Puget Sound
FL E. Write
James Donaldson
Neptune
W. OL. Hollaway
Nocfolk
New Hampshire
A. & Hooper
Boston
Mass
Frank Llaherty
Necfolk Catapsco
Woembi Lhaune
New S Pampshire
Heme
Leroy Nth
Patapsco
Lord
Cary Yard
Stettien Bustow
South Carolina
Cable
Shanghai
China
C. G. Moaflin
Monterey
Patos
H. W. Kingman
Chauncey
Monadnock
H. W. Pillsbury
Monadpork
D. J. Bright
Saratoga
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Naval Station
Casite
J. Geass
Naval Station, Olongape
P. L Clef Boatswain
O T. Hurdle
Cavite
J. (. Waters
Virginias
Old Dominion
Mountain State
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Golden & Company
Atwood
la. Ave
Griff Guest OF
Cassie W. Thomas
Cassie Walker Thomas
Mount Vernon
Salem
Wheatley
W. F. Watson
First Baptist Church
Alva Aerie of Eagles
Alexandria Council
Order of Fraternal Americas
Woodmen of the World
Bashford
Philip S. Bashford
Mneman
Alexandria County
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Demaine & Son
Mitchell Barbour
James Hutchins
Charles County
Barbour
Trutchins
Joseph W. Edwards
Joseph WV. Edwards
E. L Naylor
North Patrick Street
Frederick Mumford
C. R. Crump
Columbus Street
J. W. Duffey
Methodist Episcopal Church South
W. Or. Lee
Charlotte
N.C
Virginia-Carolina Fertilizer Company
Mr. Lee
Ty. Moxley Low
Wilmington
Del
Police
Korekor Avedickian
School Street
NeHie Stout
Mai
Ninth
E. E. Oliver
District Court News
Bridget Babbington
Yenterd
John A. Babbington
Joseph Babbington
Fatrick J. Babbington
Aloysius W. Babbington
Mary V. Fagan
Matherine M. Babbington
Mary Babbington
Easton
Father
W.H. Singleton
Oak Hill
Harding
Oxford
Marcon
Brown
Goldenberg’s
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Ner & Sars
Hart
Tasta
Lia
Bart Bnay
Jardin de Danse
N. W
Dansant
Our Gold
C. Fore
Phome
City Bulletins
Tolman Laundry
N.auth Provision Co
S.W
H. So
Mt. Nn
Wyndham Bros
Naval Lodge Hall
Pa. Ave. Se
Best J. Russell
O’ Donnell
O'Donnell
Wiealog
Judd & Detweiler Co., Inc
Ghae
gRean
Man'ra
Uuospension Fia
Richard Butler
Ueustrie
Xerd
Treas
Kline
John T. Crowley
Heurich Brewing Co
Ewo
Byron S. Adams
Siz
St. N. W
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Horning
Relie
Bridge
Tth
Perpetual Building Association
Annette
Ray Mene
Dellar
Eden
Premadius
Tran Sa Hee
Tharp
Berkeley Rye Girt
F Street
Ees
Tom
H. N. D. Parker
B.C Miller
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