Masons Gay Dinner and Minstrel Show at New Temple
Members of East Gate Lodge No 7 and Lebanon Lodge hosted a MM degree communication at the new Masonic Temple on Thirteenth Street and New York Avenue. Master of Ceremonies C D Shackelford led the event, with a dinner by Lebanon Lodge ladies and a minstrel show by Martha Chapter and guests. The Lebanon Lodge quartet and numerous named attendees performed and socialized, delivering an evening of pageantry and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Magazic Temple
East Gate Lodge
C. D. Shackelford
Lebanon Lodge of Masons
No 7
New Masonic Temple
Thirteenth Street
New York Avenue
Ladies of Lebanon Lodge
Ladies of Martha
D Shackelford
Lebanon Lodge
Richard Backing
L. Dunham
Fc, Schaffer
Charles E Moore
Eastern Star elects new officers at annual dinner
Mrs Hughes leads the Matrons and Patrons Organization of 11 at the Order of the Eastern Star in a second annual dinner and officer election at the Ebbitt House. Miss Ethel Baker and Wallace Streeter spoke, with Jason Waterman serving as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Order of the Eastern Star
Ebbitt House
Ethel Baker
Wallace Streeter
Jason Waterman
T Frank Morgan
Walace Streeter
Clara Hughes
Figar Whitman
Walter Kagen
Mas Bena Barnhart
Margaret Carller
Grant Barnhart
Walter Hagen
High School Lockers Looted At Business High
Detectives aided by Principal Allan Davis investigated a spate of thefts at Business High School. Hundreds of dollars in wraps furs books and cash were stolen from lockers and desks over several days. A suspended student allegedly took multiple books Wednesday afternoon. Miss Dunn reported losses including a hat fur set and coat valued at 65 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business High School
Allan Davis
Mary E& Dunn
Davis
Miss Dunn
MT Street
Southwest
James W Dunn
Virginia Brick Company
Princips
Thurston
Disagrees Over Girls Rescue Plans in Red Light Reform
Stanley Finch and Mrs. Barrett present opposing reforms to handle the Kenyan red light bill. Finch advocates Justice Department and National Social Welfare League approaches, while Barrett of Florence Crittenton Mission criticizes his methods. A YWCA meeting at 2 PM will discuss the issue with several organizations in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Finch
Barrett
Stanley W. Finch
Department of Justice
M National Social Welfare League
Kate Waller Barrett
Florence Crittenton
Finch
Associated Charities
Jewish Women's Alliance
Social Welfare League
Call Letter Quibble and Working Women Parade
Union leaders clash over a letter from Mrs McCormick and Miss Burns counters assertions that the suffrage march lacks bona fide working women. Delegation includes silk weavers, corset makers, cotton finishers, cigarmen, lace mend ers from several cities. Susan B Anthony birthday events planned at the Columbia Theatre with Dr Anna Shaw and Jane Addams speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Mra Medill Melomich
Congressional Committee
Miss Lucy
Surmis
Congressional Union
Jetter
Miss Burns
McCornmach
Democratic Party
Congressional Union For Woman's Suffrage
Democratic Mart
Hove
Clargely
White House
Paterson
Newark
Hartford
Conn
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
New York
Susan B. Anthony
Columbia Theater
Anna Howard Shaw
Misa Jane Addams
Ill Speak
Virginia White Hitchcock
H Street
Fourteenth
Rich Man A Captive Wife Thought Him Dead
An anonymous Los Angeles letter demanding 75000 for Spokane millionaire Francis Lewis Clark, missing since January 17, arrives at a city paper. Police pursue leads while Mrs Clark, in Paso Robles, questions whether her husband is alive, with handwriting experts noting both male and female authorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Francis Lewis Clark
Spokane
Wash
Santa Barbara
Gal
Clark
Sebastian
Jan. A
Paso Robles
Speyer & Co Denies Frisco Bailout Criticism Amid Crisis
Speyer & Co, the New York bankers scrutinized by the Interstate Commerce Commission over Frisco railroad receivership, file a strong protest denying improper influence. The letter argues aiding a temporarily distressed railroad is justified to avoid more receiverships and questions dates and profits cited in the commission’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speyer & Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frisco
Commission
Senate
Munler
New York
Inerstate Commerce Commission
Filaco
Raise Passenger Tax Freight Rates Protested by Shippers
Shippers oppose a proposed 5 percent general increase in freight rates in official classification territory. Hemier Gerry of the Interstate Commerce Commission heard testimony yesterday as boot and shoe trade groups reserve the right to challenge the rates later. Shippers claim carriers have not proved the need for any rate rise and argue that economy in passenger traffic expenses should occur before any added costs are laid on commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemier Gerry
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boot and Shoe Industry
Commission
Carriera
May Name Judges Today for Municipal Court Posts
President Wilson and Attorney General McReynolds discussed municipal court appointments after McReynolds recommended two candidates Tuesday. Nominations are expected to be sent to the Senate today, with possible action on the remaining two within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McReynolds
Senate
Wilson
White House
Hotel Site Battle and Richmond Syndicate Plan New Arlington
The Richmond syndicate, same backers as Southern building, plans erecting a New Arlington hotel on the old Arlington site facing Vermont Avenue with Gardena along HI and I streets. They assert funds are in hand and will proceed to completion soon, but say Arlington Hotel Company insiders have no financial stake. The property sold yesterday for 950000 but cost 1400000, with proceeds only covering Equitable Assurance claims, leaving heavy losses to former investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daya & Company
Arlington
Stary
Hichelberger
Arlington Hotel Company
Vermont Avenue
Gardena
Southern
Richmond
Powhatan
Washingtonians
Hama
New
Equitable Agaurance Society
Arlington Company
Caridads
American Bridge Company
Potts and Me
Taft
Reed Stone Company
Robert Wetherill Company
T C, du Pont
Mr. du Pont
Mbt
Wireless birthday messages between Wilson and Kaiser
President Wilson replied to Emperor William's birthday greeting sent via transatlantic radio from Berlin. The exchange marks the first official wireless contact between the two nations and highlights German American contributions to U S progress as the two rulers exchange cordial acknowledgments and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilson
Washington
Wilson
William
Berlin
Elvese
Germany
United States
U. S
Firemen Win Promotion and New Appointments
Fire department promotions and a large number of transfers and new appointments were announced by Chief Wagner. Lieut. J W Covington of Engine 23 becomes acting captain of Engine 26, with multiple promotions to lieutenants and assistant drivers across engines and trucks, plus numerous transfers and several new appointees to Engine 14, Truck 1, and other units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Covington
Wagner
J W Covington
M Lamp
W. T. Coulter
J H Buschher
J. F. Thompson
W. L. Hurley
W. D. Cauter
A. J. Bargagni
J. T Mooney
E Padgett
Chemical
G. Painter
R J. Cox
C. C. Wolz
M. Gould
O. Turner
F. A. Arth
W W. Spengler
J H Shimp
C L. Satterfield
J R Beat
H. A. Rogers
T. F Burroughs
G. L. Teonepanny
J. EB. Sult
Haiti Crisis Tests Wilson Acknowledges Revolt
News from Port au Prince reports revolution forces marching on the capital under Senator Davilmer Theodore and General Zamor. President Oreste and his cabinet fled the city as U S and German ships patrol legations. Foreign arms presence eases tension while cartagena transfer of Oreste raises questions on recognition policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regima
Oroste
State Department
Navy Department
Robert J. Rugser
South Carolina
Haiti
Committee of Safety
Port Au Prince
Davilmer Theodore
Cape Halttien
Gonaives
Zamor
Hinche
Cape Haltien
Oreste
United States
Montana
Vineta
Legations
Saint Mare
Prins Eister Friedrich
Mme. Oreste
Cartagena
Colombia
Committees of Public Safety
Gen. Vieux
Women Dance for Party to Aid 1916 Democratic Campaign
The District of Columbia section of the Women s National Democratic League held a Cairo reception and dance to raise funds for party causes as part of preparations for the 1916 campaign. About 600 attendees participated in modern dances past midnight. Notables in the receiving line included Mrs Williams Diffenderfer Mrs W A Cullop and Mrs Hilan McKnight among others. Committee chairmen were Mrs William E Diffenderfer refreshments Mrs J B Harrell floor and Mrs F F Wilcox tickets. Mrs C Albert White chairs the DC section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
District of Columbia
Women's National Democratic League
Cairo
Williams
Diffenderfer
W. A. Cullop
Hilan McKnight
Ehilis Logan
J Littleton Lake
Charles Hanback
F P. Wilcox
James Harrigan
Elks Rally Around Oyster Roast At Clubhouse
Five hundred Elks and friends gathered at the clubhouse for an oyster roast directed by August Keck, chef of the New Willard. The event featured oysters prepared in multiple styles with a long list of committee members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
August Keck
New Willard
James A. Farrel
A H. Huber
Charles Herrmann
John E. Hogan
Tim Costello
Conrad Hoffman
Fred Mushiemer
W. B. Harvey
James L. Ward
Jacob Richards
Arthur Abbott
August Hagemann
John W. Malone
Robert Johnson
J J. Hope
Auren Keck
W. F Morrison
Capt
Robert Cumberland
Albert Gantz
Alvin V. Girard
Arthur Buckman
Smuggling Case Nets $2,000 Fine in New York Court
In a United States court in New York, Robert T. Heitmeyer and Mrs. Edna M. Alexander were fined 1,000 each for smuggling a sapphire pendant with a diamond from Europe last November. Frank J. Alexander, her former husband, watched. Heitmeyer faces a $150,000 alienation suit in New Jersey. The government also filed suit against Theodora Haviland & Co. for 1,200,000 on undervalued imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Robert T. Heitmeyer
Hoboken
N. J
Edna M. Alexander
Martin
United States
Frank J. Alexander
New Jersey
Heitmeyer
Mratmeyer
U. S
Havilands
Theodora Haviland & Co
Fifth Avenue
China
Swiss Diplomat Baumann Resigns from Washington Legation
Dr. Ernest Baumann secretary and charge d affaires of the Swiss legation resigned and left Washington for New York Friday. Minister Dr. Paul Ritter said Berne would appoint a successor and that Ritter had not been advised on the final decision. Baumann had previously served in Paris for several years as second secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Baumann
Legation
Washington
Baumann
New York
Paul Ritter
Berne
Ritter
Paria
Aged Indian Fighter Dead Capt Emerson Griffith 66
Capt Emerson Griffith U A retired officer died at his West Chester home aged 66. A Pennsylvania native and West Point graduate, he served on the Oklahoma frontier and in the Indian campaign a quarter century ago where he contracted asthma, the cause of death. He was a veteran of 25 years on the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Griffith
Frontier
West Chester
Pennsylvania
West Point Military Academy
Griffith
Oklahoma Frontier
Goethals Will Stay Nomination To Senate
President Wilson sent Col George W Goethals to the Senate for governor of the Panama Canal Zone to take effect April 1. He will not retire as long as his services are needed and accepts with a $15,000 salary, $5,000 above the act’s $10,000. Representative Britten proposed raising the governor’s pay to $15,000. Goethals favors establishing a permanent operating force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britten
Goethals
Wilson
George W Goethals
Panama Canal Zone
Senate
Col Goethals
Mayor Mitchel
New York
Garrison
Cal Goethals
O'Gorman
Canal Commission
Tibness
Col Goerthals
McKinley Diplomacy Highlighted at Ohio Society Meet
Counselor John L Moore reviews McKinley’s early life and diplomatic career. He cites restraint toward Spain, ties to Mexico policy, Boxer uprising, and the HayPauncefote treaty while Justice Day praises the martyred president. Ohio Society annual event honors McKinley with notable guests and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Ohio Society
Rauscher
Congress
United States Supreme and District Supreme Courts
Washington
Wiliam KR. Day
United States Supreme Court
Society
John Bassett Moore
Department of State
Charles F. Marvin
Weather Bureau
Cal
John L Clem
Mra Pomerene
Ohio
William G Sharp
Addison T Smith
Worth Dakota
Mre Smith
Thomas R. Anderson
District Supreme Court
Wilson
Moore
Spain
Mexico
China
Justice Day
Buckeye
Col
John L. Clem
Chicka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Masons
Lebanon
William UG Lieuallen
Last Gat Ludse
Baby Lodge
Veaillian Chocaton
Tows Brown
Harry Shathelford
Vrs GL
Deland Atnl Masses
Denmark
Tna
Cole
Bessie Darnell
Naoma
Segeon
Uharlas
Bosch
Gorden Jones
Liese
Alber
George
John
Ania
Beasin
Bed Serer
Menbort Chales
Airmaugh
Woosmith
Singleton
Geuss
Tholes
Thomas
Snyder
Lee Gasening
B_ Reeves
Allen
Landsman Voy
Wanle
S Baker
Iester Baker
Gafin
Douglas W
of King
Kattleman
P Petersen
Schuerger
T Beach Thomas
Fortman
Holden William L_ Burkhart
Dennis H
W Winter
Atwoods
Putnam
A S Henderson
Strickrott
K Waple
Verger
Roonen
Charles Fy Granholm
Preston
Weeeler
Mosby Walliama
OH Goodrek Jamea
Kerr T
Einman
R E Lee
C C Grimsigy
Samuel Evans
J J de Moll
George G Seibold
Furman
Wise_ Pant
Cromelin
Henry A Baker
J Greene
Benham
GM Ganiti
Baldwin
Sharp
Lehigh I
Nettleton
Burgess Carl Kemp John William Lions
Baer
R Fitzhugh
Hy Bauer
C H Buelin
Eastern Star Foles Elect
Galt & Bro
Dr. Shaw
F. L. Clark
LCC
Deal
Frisco, &c
Battle
Kaiser
Firemen
Fair League
R. T. Heitmeyer
Wires
Canal
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hotel
Emerson
Hotel Powhatan
Pa Ave
Clifford M Lewis
Mer
LAUD
Buckeye Society
Diplomacy Moore
At. Or
D. J. O ° Connell
Pa. Ave
Sunion
Georges & Son, Inc
St. N.W
Mazda Lampe
Naif
Potomec Electric Power Co
C Ste. N. W
Mauga
Irwin McDewil
Ulysses 8S Grant
Col Clem
Sherman Sheridan
McPherson Rosecrans
Buell
Marving
Chauncey
Baker
Trederick Hichelberger
Willam L Symons
Lerey T Vernon
John H. Magruder
Connecticut Ave
K St
Roe Fulkerson
St. N. W
Willard Hote
Xander
Ampelos Punch
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Lesse
M. A. Leese Optical Co
Ninth Street
Ray
H. N. D. Parker
D.C
Wasiington Market Co
Golden & CO
Washington Gas Light Company
Washington, DC
Stion
Washington Gsa Light Company
Ganpan
Tenth Street
Balentive
Doren
Shoemaker Co
Washington Post
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!