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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1917

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14

Maryland Cadets Lead Inaugural Parade Plan

Agricultural College students and the Maryland Cadets will participate in the inaugural parade headed by their band. Col Harper at the War Department arranges stands and seating. Maj Gen Scott is grand marshal. The parade ends at Pennsylvania Ave and Twentieth Street NW, with routes along E and F streets to the White House grounds.

Agricultural College Col. Harper War Department Seata Pennsylvania Avenue Twentieth Street Weel Times E Street F Street Waite Flougse Vwarper Court of Honor T“Quirley Avon Ag Gefinita Maryland Maryland Agriculture Ollage Cummins Memorial Boys' Brigade Joseph Cudlipp

Mexico seeks refugees extradition of Mexicans in U S

Consul general for Mexico’s de facto government announced plans to seek extradition of about 100 Mexicans in the United States. The case before Commissioner Houghton involves a man charged with defrauding a Vera Cruz bank, among 106 refugees to be extradited, with 50 in Texas. Charges include murder embezzlement and robbery.

Sar Antonio Jan Ellen Mexico United States Tinusenton New York Texas Beltran United Rates

West Virginia Days Win in Senate Prohibition Battle

Washington Post dispatch from Charleston reports that McAdow prohibition bill passed West Virginia Senate by a strong majority after debate over amendments. Opponents saw votes dwindle. only three Senators opposed final passage, with Coalter Rosborough and Hough in the minority. The vote signals setback for the Coalter bill though restrictions on liquor shipments under ducal permits remain. A motion to table further action delayed the measure to Monday.

Washington Post Charleston W.a West Virginia Senate Rosenbloom Hough Coalter Consia Caalee Tase

Hughes Welcomed Back To Practice In New York

Ney Fors Jan Of Charles and Forbes was greeted at a New York Bar Association dinner. Kiihu Root gave the welcome, joking about wishing he were elsewhere. Speakers included George Lo In srahen John TP Clarke and brands Lande Stetson. Hughes replied, thanking the bar for its interest in his welfare. He said he chose to resign from the Supreme Court for duty, not because of pressure.

Ney Fors Jan Charles & Fforhes New York Association of the Bar of Kiihu Root Reorgea Lo Insrahen John TP Clarke Ane Brands Lande Stetson Hushes Tlughes Mawes Tom Musferturme Supreme Court

Maryland Girl Killed by Train at Eders Station

Mary lands in tragedy as 16 year old Stella Albanese was struck by an express Baltimore and Ohio train while coal picking on a side track at Eders freight station. She died instantly along with two others, as the group stepped onto the main track. Lugenders of Elkton will hold an inquiry this afternoon. Serbian Minister Taoubomir Vithatlovitch became the first Serbian minister to present credentials to President Wilson yesterday.

Likton Mel Stella Albanss Auta Albanese Eders Baltimore Ohio Lugenders Elkton France

France's War Time Steps to Save Life Needs

France under war pressure organizes food control and economy measures to curb costs. The Ministry of Commerce oversees wheat purchases and distribution, sets prices, and empowers prefects to requisition stocks. Beet sugar production rises, coal prices are stabilized, and mass conservation steps reduce lighting and meat consumption. Public support via the Ligue Nationale des Economies bolsters thrift while Parisians inch toward stricter daily saving.

France England bSil Paria Paris “Metro Ligue Nationale Des Economies

Mexican Bishop Freed After US Intercession

In Zacatecas the bishop condemned to death for aiding Villa was released after representations by the United States and is en route to the U S. Archbishop Orozoce of Guadalajara remains held on the same charge. A separate note from Clarksburg reports a nitroglycerin wagon collision with a B and O train near Salem fatally striking Nathan F 05, an off-well of near Pittsburgh, as his horses and wagon were destroyed and the man died instantly.

United States de la Mora Zacatecas Villa Orozoce Guadalajara

Dorset Collision Delays British Supply Ship at Norfolk

The British steamer Dorset bound from Melbourne to Liverpool lies delayed at Norfolk after colliding with a Pennsylvania barge. A four foot hole in the Dorset’s side and a cargo valued at about $1,000,000 in frozen beef were reported, with the vessel awaiting repairs.

Norfolk Melbourn Liverpool

Pennsylvania Railroad Plans $15 Million Terminal Upgrade in Baltimore

The Pennsylvania Railroad has submitted plans, costing about $15 million, to Baltimore officials for improving its terminal facilities. The main feature is twin tubes running parallel to the current tunnel, with no plan cited for electrification, a point the city has demanded.

Railroad Baltimore Pennsylvania Railroad James Ti. Preston Counel

Death of Mrs Charles F Hogan in Gaithersburg

Mrs Helen J Hogan wife of Charles F Hogan died yesterday at her Gaithersburg home after a short illness of a lung affection She is survived by her husband and son Arthur Hogan of Gaithersburg Funeral set for 2 PM Saturday at the family residence Mrs Hogan was née Connell of the locality Shared from Rockville Maryland with dated report January 26 1920s context

Rockville Helen J. Hogan Charles F. Hogan Gaithersburg Arthur Hogan

University of Virginia Laboratory Burns in Fire

Fire destroyed the chemical laboratory at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville early today. The loss included a valuable collection of chemicals and was estimated at 360,000.

Charlottesville Chemical Laboratory University of Virginia

Gypsy Smith Delayed Evangelist to Speak Tomorrow at Tabernacle

Washington tabernacle at Sixteenth and V streets NW prepares for Gypsy Smith evangelistic meetings with Dr. Brundage opening tonight and Dr. Radcliffe leading tomorrow. Seats for 3000, special music by Forest Cole, and invitations sent to Lansing and Cabinet members.

Tabernacle Sixteenth and V Streets Gypsy Smith Executive Committee Kellogg New York Ienry Brundage Ecking Presbyterian Church Joseph I. Kelley Fourth Presbyterian Church John Calmer Washington Heights Presbyterian Church Wallace Radcliffe New York Avenue Presbyterian J. J. Dimon St. 2 Episcopal Church Tabere Palmer Asy Smith, Jr Mtev Samuel H. Green Calvary Baptist Church Forest Cole Gypsy Smith, Jr Lansing Wiigon Washington

Prefers Solitary Cell Over Life Imprisonment Commute

Jeasze Pomeroy, informed of his sentence commutation from solitary confinement to ordinary life, opposed the change and asked for a pardon. Warden Nathan D. Allen planned to place him at work with other prisoners, with punishment possible if he refuses. Pomeroy was convicted over 40 years ago for a boy's murder after the executive council voted the commute.

Boston Jeasze Pomeroy Nathan D. Allen Allen Pomeroy Executive Council

Kills Blind Niece and Self in New Jersey Family Tragedy

Irving Felps a railroad brakeman shot and killed his 14 year old niece Belle Fendrick the blind daughter of Mia Fendrick at their West New York home then wounded her mother and shot himself dying later in a hospital Police say Felps sought revenge after family quarrels and the sister in law’s departure to Boston The motive intertwined with domestic conflict and intent to kill the mother and daughter.

West New York N. J Irving Felps Tomight Belle Fendrick Mia Wiliam Fendrick Fendrick

Dutch To Treat Armed Merchantmen As War Vessels

The Hague Jan 26 the Dutch foreign affairs minister told the chamber that armed merchantmen in Dutch colonies would be treated as war vessels except ships carrying provisions. He said the government protested grain cargo detentions and hoped Britain would pay compensation for caused losses. The same said applied to copper cargo detentions.

The Hague Netherlands Chamber of Deputies Great Britain

Home accounting urged as cost of living tool

R E Belt of the Federal Trade Commission urged household accounting to track costs, arguing that accurate home records help manage expenses, reveal profitable and wasteful areas, and aid studies on rising living costs. Dr Royal Meeker and Mrs Fiora Thompson urged cooperation with the Labor Department in the district inquiry.

Robert E. Belt Federal Trade Commission Housekeepers' Alliance Theodorus Bailey Myers Mason Twentieth Street Northwest Mr. Belt Washington Royal Meeker United States Commissioner of Labor and Statistics Alliance Department of Labor Fiora McDonald Thompson

Riker Left $6,665,929 Estate To Heirs In New York

John L. Riker drug merchant and bank director left an estate appraised at 8,665,929 in New York. State Tax Appraiser Ludden filed the report with the hall of records. Residuary estate is divided equally among seven children, each receiving 484,957 outright and a life estate valued at 418,679. Children named are John Jackson Riker, Mrs J Armory Haskell, Mrs James R Strong, Samuel S Riker, Mrs J H Proctor, Charles L Riker, and Mise Mary J Riker. To each son in law he Save 5,000.

New York John L. Riker Anthony P.ludden John Jackson Riker

Hotel Collapse Kills Mexican Worker in Cananea

Heavy rain weakened the Sonora Hotel adobe wall in Cananea Mexico causing one side to fall Monday. Gas ton Mendoza 22 died and several American guests were injured. Earlier reports of eighteen deaths were corrected after wreckage clearance. W A Julian American vice consul and hotel owner slept on the collapsing side and survived.

Douglas, Ariz Fan Sonora Cananea Mexico Gaston Mendoza Earler W. A. Julian

New Law Aimed At Poison Sales In Wake Of Deaths

Public health service under Surgeon General W. McCoy begins an inquiry into suicides by poison. He has written to leaders of large communities requesting data on death by own action to shape possible new restrictions.

Public Health Service Surg W. McCoy

Vance Dies Founder of New Jersey Republican Party

Alanson A. Vance aged 91, veteran editor and last survivor of New Jersey's 1856 Republican founders, died at his Morristown home. He led the Jersey man for 43 years before retiring in 1895, organized the New Jersey Widitorial Association, and is survived by his wife, a daughter, and two sons. In London, Sinn Fein supporters attacked Thomas London, injuring him during a Limerick meeting after a speech on Irish disarmament.

Morristown N. J Alanson A. Vance New Jersey Republican Party Norrin Jerseyman London Sinn Fein Thomas l London Limerick House of Commons

West Virginia Judge Shot at Suburban Rail Station

Judge James Damron of the Williamson circuit court was shot and seriously wounded late at night as he walked with Mrs. Damron through the subway at the Norfolk and Western station in Williamson W V an unidentified assailant fired the fatal blow causing critical injuries to the judge and prompting a police search for the attacker.

Williamson W. Va James Damron Circuit Court

Guynemer Extends Record With 28th German Plane Downed

Paris reports Lieut George Guynemer credited with downing his 28th German aircraft on the Somme front within French lines near Lignieres. The war office confirms Herteaux also scored two enemy planes on January 24, plus additional engagements and a May 23 incident near Craonne.

Paris George Guynemer War Office Somme Lignieres Lieut. Herteaux Rocquigny Lieut Herteaux Craonne

200000 Romanian Prisoners Reported By Overseas News Agency

Berlin January 26. The Overseas News Agency reports nearly 200000 Romanian prisoners of war captured or hiding soldiers reappearing from forests and villages. The Romanian army is reorganizing in Moldavia and Bessarabia while front line divisions are greatly reduced. Heavy losses come from artillery fire with a high dead to wounded ratio. At Camputung one square kilometer yielded 6000 Romanian dead. Some infantry regiments stood at four companies of 150 men.

Berlin Sayville Roumania Hea Moldavia Bessarabia Camputung

Palm Branch Fights German Submarine Chase

The British freighter Palm Branch, under Capt Malling, escaped a 40 minute pursuit by a German submarine in the English Channel. The ship, outbound from Cardiff, sustained shell hits above the water line, four lifeboats lost, one explosion in the engine room, and two seamen wounded. The submarine submerged as trawlers closed in, allowing the freighter to press on.

Portland Palm Branch Malling Cardiff English Channel

Tragedy at Hippo drome as man shoots self in theater

At the Hipdrome in New York a man seated in the orchestra pulled a revolver and killed himself. A Canadian post office registration card to Douglas Fraser and a magazine portrait of Lieut A W Fraser were found in his pocket, linking the act to a possible personal name. The incident occurred as patrons began entering for the afternoon show.

New York Regina Saskatchewan Douglas Fraser A. W. Fraser D. B O J. K. Fraser Border Regiment

Japan Loans Britain 50 Million as War Powers Grow Richer

Tokyo reports Britain floated a 106,000,000 yen loan in Japan with subscriptions sold quickly. The piece notes Japan’s shift from debtor to creditor in wartime finance, citing total foreign investments by entente powers at about 516,000,000 yen and forecasts a possible 2,000,000,000 yen influx if the war lasts another year.

England Tokyo Japan Great Britain Antente Powere Herald of Aala

McKinley Gift Boosts Illinois University Infirmary Fund

Urbana Illinois January 26 President Edmund J James announced a $120000 gift from Congressman William G McKinley in stocks and bonds to fund an infirmary for University of Illinois students and faculty. The total McKinley donations to the university exceed $250000.

Urbana, Ill Edmund J. James University of Uihois William G. McKinley McKinley

Dog Race Nears Halfway Leader Breakthroughs Reported

Ardock North Dakota January 26 Three leading teams in the Winnipeg to St Paul 522 mile dog race halted for the night at Minto with seven miles separating leaders Gunnar Tomason Mike Kelly Hyurth Hanson still in first place after 46.9 miles today in 9 hours 45 minutes they are 1356 miles from the start. The five manito ba group at Minto covered 58.5 miles today gaining 116 miles on the leaders by racing longer. Hartman and partner Huskies remained strong though one dog was killed in a feltyeaterday. At Grafton Miss Keatrice Ward presented an American flag to Hartman praising American pluck. Two drivers quit Junnar Gutterson and Thorstur Thordarson due to illness and sore feet.

Ardock N. Dak Winnipeg St. Paul Minto Gunnar Tomasaon Gimli Manitoba Mike Kelly Tiecla Hyurth Hanson Selkirk Gabriel Albert Campbell le Pas Bill Grayson Joe Metcalf Lake Country Fred Hartman le Land Uartman Grafton Keatrice Ward Hartman Junnar Gutterson Arnes Thorstur Thordarson

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