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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1917

Page

5

Villa Wins Three Times Near Chihuahua City

Francisco Villa and his main command defeated Gen Hernandez and 1,500 troops near Latevo and La Jolla as de facto forces retreated toward Santa Ysabel. Reports say Villa aims at Chihuahua City with Merida and Murguia leading forces. a letter from Villa to President Wilson asking recognition was reportedly mailed to Washington.

Tex Francisco Villa Chihuahua City Hernandez Latevo Villa la Jolla Stlevy Santa Ysabel Nurt Des Cacrangg

Shakespeare Lecture by Senator Sterling Draws Diversified Delegations

Senator Thomas Sterling of South Dakota will address the Shakespeare Society of America on Friday evening at the aire. The talk, Shakespeare From the Viewpoint of the Lawyer, precedes next April’s notable gathering with Shakespearian students and drama lovers and delegations from several State organizations. A musical program will be directed by Mrs Samuel Burleigh Millar. At a Shakespeare Society of Washington meeting, plans for affiliating the local with the national organization were discussed along with rural society cooperation and new member additions.

Thomas Sterling South Pakoata Shakespeare Society of Americay Samuel Burleign Millar Shakespeare Society of Washington Thoree A. Armes Charles O. Craigie Shakespeare Society of America George H. Buckler

Takoma Park church reports record tithes and offerings

Takoma Talk Seventh Day Adventist Church reports a record year with 222 members giving 19,088.87 in tithes and offerings and a per capita of 59.38. Sabbath school 271 members contributed 1,769.90 for missions. Missionary Society 5,237.96. Young People's Society 155.74. Also notes a battleship casualty, George Kennedy, electrician, killed on the Oklahoma when a one pound shell exploded during practice off Charleston.

Takoma Talk Seventh Adventist Church H. FE. Rogers Sabbath School The Missionary Society Young People's Society George Kennedy Oklahoma Charleston Gore Kennedy

Deficit Remedy Bill Pressed in House With New Taxes

President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo back a deficit plan to raise more than 500 million yearly. Proposals include an 8 to 9 percent excess profits tax, raised inheritance tax thresholds, and a 289 billion dollar treasury bond issue for emergencies including Mexican troubles and naval needs.

Treasury Wilson Mc Adon Ways and Means Committee Secretary of the Treasury Alaskan Railway Armor and Nitrate Danish Indianal Shipping Board

District officers named for Army commissions

President Wilson sent Senate nominations listing district and national appointees for army commissions. Detailing Robert H. Clancy of Detroit as customs appraiser, John L. Irvin of Phoenix as land office registrar, Arthur J. Ewing of Sand Point as receiver of public moneys, plus provisional lieutenants in cavalry, field artillery, coast artillery, and infantry from Washington DC.

Wilson Senate Robert H. Clancy Detroit Johnl. Irvin Phoenix Ariz Arthur J. Ewing Sand Point Idaho Copur d'Alene District of Columbia Army ‘Cavalry Arm James Randlett Finley Athur Dale Conner George Macdonald Merringshaw Thomas Abner Robyns, Jr Field Henry Burr Parker Coast Artillery Corps Edward Alaysing Murphy Infantry Arim Raymond Duffield Bell Robert Chain- Macon George Lester Kraft Aneis Artaud Byrne Alfred Dorr Hayden Melville Weston Fuller Wallace Kirk Alexander Metzerott Robert Byrona Moore Beverly Jayson Chew

Government ownership clash on Washington phone system

The House District committee hears lawyer John L. Swayze attacking the Lewis bill proposing federal ownership of the District telephone system as a dangerous, piecemeal step toward national control. He argues state regulation and local rights would be eroded, while advocates frame the bill as an experimental measure. A related society event features riding and hunt club members including Miss Edythe Howard who wins a silver cup in jumping, with Miss Ruth Hitchcock placing and Mrs. W. S. Sinclair Bowen riding Devonshire twice thrown but unharmed.

Lewis John L. Swayze Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company House District Committee Swayze Washington Althouh Edythe Howard Riding and Hunt Club Miss Howard Duke of Norfolk Ruth Hitchcock Frederick W. S. Sinclair Bowen Dandy Strongheart Swayne Crosser Cleveland Ohio Postoffice Juewls Post Office Department Ragsdale South Carolina Leoring Eilliard Colorado Upson Devonshire Col. O'Bannon Col. Thompson Toronto Bishop William Mitchell Sir Dixon Thomas P. Morgan Jc. Billy Mr. Morgan, Jr Aeronaut John 58. Hunt Aeroplane H. N. Cootes Zeppelin Ralph Coffin Storm C. W. Orwell Coffin Downey George F. O'Shaunessy Rhode Island Navy League William Mather Lewis John Temple Graves Robert M. Thompson Col Thompson

Suffrage Talks Begin at National Association Headquarters

Mrs Ida H Harper of New York opens a series of talks on woman suffrage at the National American Woman Suffrage Association HQ 1626 Rhode Island Ave at 11 o clock this morning. She will speak each Wednesday this month and in February. public welcome. Also notes the death of Omer Z Clark of Pontiac Illinois, longtime Pontiac Leader associate, with funeral in Pontiac tomorrow and survivors including wife and son Lawrence A Clark of Chicago.

Ida H. Harper National Association Ida Husted Ffarper New York National American Woman Suffrage Association Rhode Island Avenue Harper Europe

Stars At Symphony Concert Rise Of Olga Samaroff Storied Stylist

The third Philadelphia Orchestra symphony at the National Theater drew a large audience and high praise for pianist Olga Samaroff-Stokowsky. She rendered Brahms D minor concerto with flawless technique and nuance, while the orchestra contrasted Der Freischutz overture and Korsakov Scheherazade with vivid color. Thaddeus Rich and Hans Kindler delivered exquisite string solos as the concert drew warm recalls and bouquets.

Philadelphia Orchestra National Theater Olga Samaroff-Stokowski Hrahm Orchestreh der Treischutz MT Stakowski Rirsky Korsakov Thaddeus Rich Hans Kindler Mme. Samaroff

Congress Action and Navy Spending Plans Detailed

James B. White of Kansas City testified to Scotia Commerce committee about his past as a lum ber company executive ousted for anti trust violations. Secretary Daniels outlined an $18,000,980 Navy yard upgrade plan with $6 million already allotted for the carrier and $12 million more, detailing allocations for Philadelphia New York Norfolk Puget Sound and other yards. Lawmakers debated the Phelan amendment on California oil reserves and immigration measures, while rail labor disputes faced renewed scrutiny and the Webb export bill was set for Senate rewrite. The House approved post office funding and moved forward on the omnibus public buildings bill with four hours of debate.

James B. White Kansas City Scotia Commerce Committee Missouri Secretary of the Navy Daniels House Naval Committee Ile Aarpone Philadelphia New York Norfolk Puget Sound Charleston Wortsmouth Navy, Justice and Interior Departments Senate Naval Committee Phelan California Navy Randall House Senate

Sleeping Car to Fairmont Pullman Service Schedule

Baltimore and Ohio announces a 16-section Sleeping Car from Washington at 9:05 p.m. for Fairmont and Morgantown. Arrival times are Fairmont 5:15 a.m. with sleeper usable until 6:45 a.m. then Morgantown by 7:59 a.m. Ady.

Fairmont Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Morgantown Washington

Rev Dr W A Bartlett Dead in New York

The Rev Dr Willam Alvin Bartlett aged about 86 died suddenly yesterday at the Murray Hill Hotel where he and his wife had lived for a decade. A prominent Presbyterian leader he formerly pastored the New York Avenue Church in Washington DC known as Abraham Lincoln's Church. Funeral will be held tomorrow at Walcott Memorial Presbyterian Church in New York Mills New York.

New York Willam Alvin Bartlett United States Murray Hal Hotel Bartlett New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Washington, D. C Abraham Lincoln White House Wallace Radcliffe New York Mills N. Y Walcott Memorial Presbyterian Church

Jury Upsets Dietist Not Guilty of Mails Fraud

A federal jury acquitted George W. Brinkler a local dietist charged with mail fraud in a nationally watched trial over a natural diet cure system. The three week case featured expert testimony from New York and Philadelphia dietitians and reflected a battle between traditional medicine and natural methods. The verdict, delivered after 20 hours of deliberation, marks a victory for advocates of dieting fasting and mental suggestion as medical treatment. Assistant US Attorneys Archer and Laws pursued the case. Justice McCoy presided.

George WH. Brinkler Brinkler Henry F. Davis New York Philadelphia United States Archer Laws Justice McCoy Criminal Division 2

Petworth Citizens Back District Resident on Police Court Bench

At a Petworth meeting last night the association favored President appointing a District resident to the police court bench. They also urged higher pay for teachers and staff, called for Grant Circle improvements, and sought funds for a Petworth School addition. A community home banquet plan was discussed.

Petworth Citizens’ Association Grant Circle Petworth

Scientists Taking Census of Germs in City Theaters

The health department starts a scientific inspection of Washington motion picture theaters to measure how many germs may be present. Five inspectors use jelly-coated glass plates exposed overnight to trap germs and later count them. They will test large theaters and film houses, and will also inspect theater ventilation to improve air quality.

The Health Department Washington

Funeral Services for Lieut Col E R Robinson

Lieut Col E R Robinson retired A S M C died at the Navy Hospital aged 73. Funeral will be tomorrow morning with arrangements pending arrival of daughter Mrs Florence Crane of New York. Interment at Arlington Cemetery. His wife remains ill in New York and cannot attend. He was a Civil War veteran and last served at the navy yard in the city.

E. R. Robinson Navy Hospital Florence Crane New York Arlington Cemetery Binghamton N. Y Navy Yard

Police Jobs For Soldiers Join City Force

Superintendent Raymond W. Pullman told the President's Own Garrison No. 104 that 75 former army Navy or marine personnel who served honorably would make good police recruits. Pullman and Maj. Barry Bulkley Chauncey Otis Howard son of Gen Co O Howard and W A Watson of the pension office were mustered in. National Commander H H Oden Lake conducted installation with John Masters of Walter Reed Hospital assisting as national deputy.

Police Department Army Navy Marines Raymond W. Pullman Army and Navy Union Maj Pullman Barry Bulkley Chauncey Otis Howard Co. O. Howard W. A. Watson Pension Office HH. Oden Lake John Masters Walter Reed Army General Hospital

Will March in Parade Inaugural for Wilson and Marshall

More than 500 District residents will march in the inaugural parade on March 4 with the Wilson and Marshall Association of the District. John Shugrue, chairman of the parade committee, reported marked progress at a meeting last night at the Ebbitt and plans were discussed to open an association headquarters for visiting political organizations.

Wilson and Marshall Association Ebbitt John Shugrue Flans

Financial Statements of Trust and Washington Loan and Trust

Annual reports from two financial institutions dated 1917 and 1919 present capital stock, earnings, expenses, and deposits. Directors and officers are named, with sworn attestations asserting accuracy to the best knowledge.

Arg and Trust Company Cucremcy Lalo Ower Tonia Levy Gilbert Hy Grosvenor Edward Mclran William ©. Buntis Albert M. Head John F. Wiking Clarence F. Norment J. C. Boyd Corby Clarence BR. Wilson FSF Daniel Praner C. J. Reli James F. Bret James M. GR Corcoran Thom Howard Reeside American Recurity and Trust Companys C. J. Bell James F. Hoop John B. Larner Chas. B. Bailey Geo. Trucaiell Arthur Peter John A. Johnston Thomas Bradley John Joy Epson Andrew Parker Harry G. Meen Washington Loan and Trust Company Jot Enson Harry G. Meem

Honor Courts on Avenue Illumination Plan Unveiled

The inaugural illumination committee met in Chamber of Commerce rooms to discuss Pennsylvan ia avenue plans. Subcommittee vice chairman Joby H W Finnes proposed five small courts along the avenue and Court of Honor from the Treasury to the Peace monument. Columns at intersections would carry lights and be flood lit with an artistic background for the Peace monument.

Chamber of Commerce Pennsylvia Avenue Court of Honor Joby H W. Finnes Ilumination Committee Kennsylvania Avenue Treasury Peace Monument

Phenomenal clothing value sale drives 800 men wanted

Eight hundred men are sought at once by Kriedlander brothers for an extraordinary clothing sale at 428 Ninth Street Northwest. Over 60 dollar-pair trousers remain, with a wide range of weaves and fabrics. prices include 1.04 209 pair options and 2.98 64 pairs to choose from. Helped by heavy discounts, the offer promises top value and quick sale.

Kriedlander Brothers Ninth Street Washington Army of

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