Inaugural Day Plans Hinted Amid Troop Return Talks
Meeting of the full tangural committee at 11 o clock will discuss finances and other important matters as the inaugural week unfolds. The Womens Wilson Union plans for parade participation with open house in the Oxford building and branches to follow. No definite decision yet on the return of District troops. the Secretary of War has the final say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecuse
Bere Informerton
Secretary of War
Funston
Womens Wilson Union
Oxford
Siebowsewarmeny
Washington
Senate
Antizarian League
Sheppard
Indorsement of Retirement Bill At Park View Meeting
Park View Citizens Association backed federal retirement and pension legislation for government workers at its January gathering. The group planned its annual banquet in March, with Ward as banquet chair. J Martin of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co spoke on telephone etiquette to improve service. A $50 preliminary fund was approved for the lawn and garden contest as J G Mettrath presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park View
J. G. Metrrath
Praise of Plant Juice Promises Stomach Relief and Weight Gain
Testimonial from Samuel Trimer of 204 Fourteenth Street describes eight pound gain and newfound appetite after using Plant Juice, a herbal stomach remedy sold by The Plant Juice Man at The People’s Drug Store corner of Seventh and E streets NW. The ad claims Plant Juice cures gas fermentation and stomach distress, improves liver and kidney function, and restores health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Trimer
Frazier
Washington Street Railway Company
People’s Drug Store
Seventh and
E Streets
Adv
Inaugural Parade Chief of Staff Named for Citizens' Section
Hazen has been selected as chief of staff for the citizens' section of the inaugural parade. He is prominent in district government affairs and has worked tirelessly to elevate the National Horse Show to nationwide importance each year. His efforts also support city development through various initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazen
Senate
Reed
Corby Yeast Company
McCumber
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Smith
Barrooma
District of Columbia
Gallinger
Greetings to the President New Year pledge from Federal Employes
The New Year number of the Federal Employe magazine carries articles on government salaries, cost of living, treatment by corporations, and general news for federal workers. It includes a New Year greeting to President Wilson and a pledge of loyal support from over 6,000 federal and DC employees. Edited by J G Curley of the Smithsonian Institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Federal
District of Columbia
Washington
United States
Thea Union
J G Curley
Smithsonian
Tribute to Miss Brown at Young Women's Christian Association
Prominent Washingtonians honor Florence M Brown for ten years as general secretary with a reception by the board of directors tonight, receiving line includes Mrs Whitliam Hamiliton Bayly and other directors. Greetings from trustees clergymen and club leaders. A musical program led by Mrs A M Blair and Miss Frances FE Chickering will close the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Thomas
Mildred Barthalow
Catherine Custis
Mount Pleasant
Ruth Keeney
Secretiles
Walter L Clift
Women's Christian Association
George Otis Smith
Young Men's Christian Association
Samuel H Greene
Cavalry Baptist Church
J T Huddle
City
Wallace Radcliffe
Women of
Washington
A M Blair
Frances FE Chickering
New Mobile Heavy Guns For Army Coast Defense
After studying European warfare, the War Department builds a 16 inch howitzer and a 14 inch rifle for railroad mobile carriages for coast defense. A 12 inch howitzer on caterpillar tractor exists. Testing will occur soon at Sandy Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Sandy Hook
Government ownership of District telephones debated in House
Maryland Representative Lewis proposes public ownership of the District's telephone system as an experiment. Oliver Wilson of Illinois argues farmers support testing government control. committee plans continue discussion as lawmakers examine Germany's system and potential test routes.
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Oliver Wilson
House Committee
House
Lewis
Tha
Maryland
I~nois
National Grange
Wilson
Farmers’ Organizations
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Telephone Company
Henry B. F. MacFarland
JL. Swaze
New York
Germany
Savings Bank
Will dedicate new Chevy Chase school building
A joint celebration by the Chevy Chase Home and School Association and the local civic groups will mark the formal handover of the new Elizbeth V. Brown School building to the Board of Education. Congress has allocated 80 000 for an eight room addition with an assembly hall. Justice Siddons will preside and A H Grunke will speak on Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Representatives Thurston Bruce and others will accept for the school board. Members of district House and Senate committees will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevy Chase Home and School Association
Connecticut Avenue Citizens’ Association
Pinehurst
Citizens’ Association of
Chevy Chase
Elizabeth V. Brown
Board of Education
District Commissioners Congress
Frederick L. Siddons
District Supreme Court
A. H. Grunke
Lse
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
John van Schaick, Jr
Ernest L. Thurston
Roscoe C Bruce
House
Senate
Lawson Says Leak Inquiry Nears End With New Charges
Lawson testifies that a leak may have been used by operators to anticipate a stock market crash and defends not selling short. He offers to name a congressman and a cabinet official if a drastic inquiry occurs, insisting the matter warrants investigation into market regulation rather than individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson
Sabin
New York
Wilson
United States
Otto Kahn
Kuhn, Loeb & Coe
Wood
Cantrilis
House
Congress
Will
Cantrill
Ruler
Garrett
Stack Exchange
Harrison
Remedy claims for rheumatism pain relief
Historical ad copy discusses rheumatism cause by uric acid and lack of universal cure. It promotes anti-kamnda tablets as the preferred pain reliever and nerving aid, touting broad usefulness for rheumatism headaches neuralgia and general pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Schulte
Mantell Revives Hamlet at Belasco Theater
Robert Mantell revived Hamlet as the second Shakespearean offering in his repertoire at the Belasco Theater. His Dane follows Edwin Booth’s arrangement with thoughtful study, matching modern taste yet staying traditional. Ophelia is well portrayed by Genevieve Hamper, supported by Peters, Lieber, Lindsley, Burke, and Mantell’s company. Tonight’s bill features Richelieu after another showing of The Merchant of Venice.
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Robert Mantell
Hamlet
Belasco Theater
Edwin Booth
Mr. Mantell
The
Lear
Mcbeth
Frank Peters
Polonius
Fritz Lieber
Laertes
Guy Lindsley
Horatio
John Burke
Ethel Mantell
Mr Mantell
Merchant of Venice
Edward Bulwer Lytton
Richelieu
Alma Gluck Delivers Fine Voice At National Theater
Mme Alma Gluck appeared at the National Theater in a crimson gown to a full house, delivering a high spirited program. She sang Astoria from Il Telemasco with feeling, Schumann Landmann, Brahms Vora glänzer Schwur, and Russian songs with melancholy tones. Encores included My Little Gray Home in the West and Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny. Accompanist Anton Hof was excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Theater
Mme
Alma’ Gluck
Alma Gluck
Schumann
Landmann
Brahm
Depussy
West
Ole Virginny
Anton Hof
Florida Society Plans Inaugural Entertainment in Orlando
Welcome to Floridians reports plans to entertain visitors for the inauguration as the Florida Society met at the Logan Hotel. A special committee was appointed with members including George B Selden William G Coleman Maj William C Harllee Uos MC Mrs Wesley M Stoner and Miss Carolyn Farle. Officers elected were President Senator Duncan U Fletcher First Vice President Maj Harllee Second Vice President Mrs E P Killkcoff Treasurer Ross E Pollock and Secretary Mrs Dan Fowler. An entertainment program with music and dialect monologues was presented.
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Florida
Florida Society
Logan Hotel
George B Selden
William
G Coleman
William C Harlles
Uos.mc
Wesley M Stoner
Carolyn Farle
Duncan U Fletcher
Maj Harllee
E P. Killkcoff
Ross E Pollock
Dan Fowler
Salesmanship Club of Washington Organized in City Chamber
The Salesmanship Club of Washington formed last night in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with prominent local salesmen and interested parties in attendance. William F Gude presided and opened the address program. Ellic Perrine, president of the Denver club, spoke on scientific points aiding members. Officers include Gust G Reimiger president, P W H Snyder first vice president, McCarthy Hanger second vice president, John Poole treasurer, C T Harrington secretary. Executive committee members are Gude Mooney Evans De Vilbis Fischer Sheldon Rogers Steward Jordan Cherry. The club will meet every other Tuesday. next meeting January 28 will feature Hubert G Wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salesmanship Club of
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
William F Gude
Eiic Perrine
Denver
Gust G Reimiger
P W H Snyder
McCarthy Hanger
John Poole
C Tl Harrington
H L. Mooney
W K. Evans
JF. c de Vilbis
Max Fischer
Morris W Sheldon
E C Rogers
F C Steward
George C Jordan
John M Cherry
Hubert G. Wall
Referendum Debate on Suffrage and Prohibition Sparks Senate Clash
The District suffrage issue meets opposition to a referendum as Senator Kenyon calls the question a minor matter. Senator Hughes warns the law could yield a capital where visitors cannot obtain wine. Debates unfold as Hawaii liquor prohibition pushes House Territories committee and Alaska legislation gains hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Wiliam J Bryan
Hughes
United States
Senate
Hawaii
House Territories
Antisaloon League of America
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Alaska
Brookland Brotherhood Dines at Brookland Baptist Church
The Brookland Brotherhood annual banquet at the old Memorial hall of Brookland Baptist Church drew over 125 members and friends. David H. Oertly served as toastmaster while Rev H W O Millington opened with prayer and spoke on brotherhood. Entertainment included W B Skeen recitations humorous stories Fo A Dougherty monologue NXC Turnage tenor solos Thomas Cantwell with Mrs FE A Hurnstede as accompanist.
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Brookland Brotherhood
Brookland Baptist Church
Twelfth and
Newton Streets
David H. Oertly
Brotherhood
H W O Millington
Millington
W B Skeen
Dougherty
Thomas Cantwell
Hurnstede
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Samle
Melvin C. Hazen
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Culberson
Hardwick
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James
Johnson
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Underwood
Williams
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Clark
Colt
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du Pont
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Lodge
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Page
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Wadsworth
Watson
Weeks
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Chilton
Hunting
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Myers
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Shafroth
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Beckham
Overman
Ransdel
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Thomas
Thompson
Vardaman
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Clapp
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Poindexter
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Michigan
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Allen Curtis
Boston
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Caldwell
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Mme. Gluck
State Society
Friends of Temperance
Washington Hotels
Lincoln Hotel
10Th & H Sts
Arlington Hotel
Vermont Ave
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A. Lisner
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New National Theater
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Knabe Warerooms
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