Adventists Pay Off Notes at Washington Missionary College
At the Washington Missionary College annual meeting Seventh-Day Adventist leaders report $20,000 in notes paid off and outline plans for a $50,000 assembly hall seating 700. Speakers include Dr. Wilkinson and Elder Quinn as the college reports rising attendance and a strong financial position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Missionary College
Takoma Park
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
B. G. Wilkinson
General
Columbia Union
Atlantic Union
Southern Union
Southeastern Union
East Canadian Union
ABN
I. Hl
B.D. Quinn
Atlantic Union Conference
F. Machlan
R. J. Wilkinson
T. Ff. Evans
Quinn
W. EL. Branson
M. N. Camp- Shell
Prora
W. W. Prescott
J. L
Shaw
B. F. Machlan
Staal
Strebernert
Gregory
Balloon misfire claim by Cann Geiger noted
A fragmentary report suggests an American balloon incident involving Cann Geiger, with unclear details about the landing and surrounding events. Further readable text is needed for precise facts and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cann Geiger Y
Thief Reported After Items Stolen From Quarters
Arthur J. Miller Marsnex of the Army and Navy School reported missing clothing a suit overcoat a razor outfit a Waltham watch a bed spread a traveling bag and kit with a value of 130 dollars Thief also targeted Jank Swailes of 1914 South Capitol Street stealing two suits and two pairs of trousers Homer Ware a guest at a downtown hotel reported his room entered with a handbag and two pocket books containing papers and a run ticket to Roanoke stolen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Miller-Marsnex
Army and Navy School
Connecticut Avenue
Waltham Watch
Jank Swailes
South Capitol Street
Procict
Homer
Ware
Woanoke
Roanoke
Booster for Plant Juice Promises Sleep and Nerve Relief
A local testimonial extols Plant Juice as a stomach remedy that cures insomnia and nervousness. The user claims daily use stabilizes digestion, reduces pain, and improves mood, labeling the product a booster for vitality. The ad notes a Washington resident’s favorable experience and urges readers to try the herbal remedy despite routine skepticism.
Frat Banquet Honors Amare Sato at Washington Club
Amare Sato of DePauw class of 1981 served as guest of honor at a Washington Beta Theta Pi banquet hosted by the local club at the University Club. Francis N. Sisson of New York delivered the oration as Charles Nesbit presided. Attendees included TP Slear HL Stitt M Hildreth and Hilbert Lathrop with toasts by Sutherland Co Smith Wayson Fort Cranston and Maxwell. Senator William Borah sent regrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amare Sato
DePauw
Japan
Beta Theta Pi Club
Washington
University Club
Francis N. Sisson
New York
Betas
Charles FL Nesbit
Organizatio
TP Slear
FL HL Stitt
M. Hi
Funeral of John L. Burkart Merchant Died in Batavia
John L. Burkart longtime Batavia merchant died in Batavia New York at 25 years in business He is survived by his wife his mother Mrs Caroline Burkart a sister Mrs Marie Bliss Allen and two brothers Joseph A Burkart of Washington and F W Burkart of Buffalo N Y His body to be brought to Washington and buried from his sister s residence Funeral mass at St Thomas Apostle Chapel Twenty seventh Street and Woodley Road tomorrow morning at 19 o'clock Interment in St Mary s Cemetery private family plot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 14. Burkart
Batavia
Caroline Burkart
Marie Bliss Allen
Joseph A. Burkart
Washington
F. W. Burkart
Buffalo
N.Y
Washington and Buried From His Sister's Residence, 3417 Thirtieth Street
Richmond Park
St. ‘Thomas’ Apostle Chapel
Twenty-seventh Street
Woodley Road
St. Mary's Cemetery
Fis cal value report questioned at public utilities hearing
Expert Xulogram by Sangster drew scrutiny from S H Bowen attorney and company secretary as Bowen challenged eliminations in capital and claimed flawed reasoning. Bowen pressed for dismissal of prima facie value evidence and urged basing findings on hearings rather than tentative expert ratings. Meanwhile tobacco leaders lauded Commissioner Osborn for bureau administration with a framed resolution sent to Wilson and McAdoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stomaclectric Power Company
Nhew Sangster
Public Utilities
Seton
S. H. Bowen
Sangster
Bowen
Charles L. Pillsbury
Internal Revenue Bureau
William T. Osborn
United States
Tobacco Merchants’ Association
William T. Reed
Larus & Rio, Co
Richmond
Henry Kraus
Kraus & Co
Baltimore
Sammuel Wertheiner
Wertheiner Bros
Chavier Oustkin
New York
Osborn
Havre de Grace
Redfield
Smith
Fisheries Bureau
Maryland
Bureau of Fisheries
Midyear Honors Advised by Louis F Post at Business High
Assistant Secretary of Labor Louis F Post addressed the midyear graduation class of Business High School. He urged true self and fellow men as marks of life success, stressed sympathy and a trained mind, and emphasized civic duty. Dr Von Schaick and E H Daniel spoke. diplomas were awarded to twenty graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assistant Secretary of Labor
Dr. von Schaick
E. H. Daniel
Louis F. Post
Business High School
Mr. Post
Kneat H. Daniel
Board of Education
Alfred RE. Barrows
John van Schaick
Night class exercises honor Melkinley Training School 1917
The February 1917 class at Melkinley Manual Training School held a glass night event. Diplomas were awarded to 42 students after programs including faculty address by Frank Daniel and salutations by class officers and poets. Notable attendees and graduates include Walter Koop Allen Lohr John Ward Pauline Johnston Christine Morgenweck Louis Gossberg Louis Notes and A Herrmann Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melkinley Manual
Louis G Gossberg
Stanley W. Bell
Christine L. Morgenweck
Joseph 8. Levitan
Frieda Marie Heuer
Mildren Evelyn Gove
Vannah Dyer Symons Haven
Leta Mary Hawkins
Frances Field Jetmore
Pauline Ruby Johnston
Christine Louise Morgenweek
Emily Denton Rowley
Vera Isabelle Walton
Stanley Willam Rel
John
Tet play at Western High School and graduation notice
Western High School students presented Tet The Kleptomaniac with cast members including Tiarriett Howze Margaret Moore Katherine Crawley Eleanor Relan Esther Bekent Kath erine Hibbs and Rose Bowling. Graduation exercises will be held at 11 o'clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western High School
Tiarriett Howze
Margaret Moore
Katherine Crawley
Eleanor [Relan
Esther Bekent
Katherine Hibbs
Rose Bowling
Els
Brnete Allen
Martena A. Charles
Kate A. Crenshaw
Robert Gard
Oscar M. Styron
Suffragists Host Daily Tea at DC Suffrage HQ
The Suffrage Federation District of Columbia begins a series of daily teas from 4:30 to 6 daily at the National American Woman Suffrage Association headquarters 1626 Thade Island avenue. Mrs Francis F E Warren wife of Wyoming's senior senator presides at the tea table. Tea will be served daily hereafter at the Rhode Island avenue headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Suffrage Federation
District of Columbia
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Thade Island Avenue
Francis FE. Warren
Wyoming
Rhole Island Avenus
Children struck by cars in Northeast and Northwest incidents
A boy aged about a year was run down by an auto at Eighth and EK streets Northeast and taken to Children’s Hospital with head injuries. A girl and a boy were hurt at Park road and Weather Place Northwest and at Warder Place Northwest, then returned home. A sixth child, George Avery, was knocked down by an auto delivery wagon near M Street Northwest and admitted to Homeopathic Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Boswell
Seventh Street
Eighth
EK Streets
Children’s Hospital
Isabella West
Newton Place
Russell Case
Warder Place
Park Road
Weather Place
Rey Dodson
Irving Street
George L. Avery
M Street
Homeopathic Hospital
Callin Automobile Thief Flees After Lamont Street Break In
A mid aged stout colored woman, with a young colored male chauffeur, entered a Lamont Street home and seized a pocketbook with a small sum. She attempted other doors in the block, but failed to find unlocked fronts. They drove off in a car left on Sherman Avenue with engine running.
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Lamont Street
Panion
Sherman Avenue
Washington Arts Club to Hear Grace Griswold Speech
Grace Griswold of the Washington Square Players will address the Arts Club of Washington at the club's building Friday evening. She will discuss the organization of a life theater and the theater workshop as a development by her group, noting support from local groups including the Drama League for a Washington theater.
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Grace Griswold
Washington , Square Players
New York
Arts Club of Washington
Washington Square Players
Theater Workshop
Washington
Drama League
Admits Tying Men to Wheel Spokes in Court Martial
Lieutenant Krank S Spencer Jr testified at Fort Tallen that he and Captain Wilbur T Wright used roped wheel spokes to restrain five enlisted men who refused orders and were intoxicated. Spencer said he carried out higher orders and even suggested the restraint method. The court must decide on Wright's future and discipline standards for the militia. The trial of Captain Wright is set to begin Thursday at 10 o'clock.
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Washington Post
New York
Krank S. Spencer. Jr
Second New York Field Artillery
Fort Tallen
Wilbur T. Wright
Alexander S. Bacon
National Guard
Capt. Wright Wil
Address on Jewish History and nationalism
Former Russian Duma member Dr S Levin spoke at the Pythian Temple on What is Nationalism detailing Jewish historical national spirit and how Jews remained a distinct entity while living among many nations. A memorial opposing Helflin’s district of Columbia Sunday legislation was passed by Publishing Association delegates and sent to Congress. Mrs Josie Fridley 50 found dead from illuminating gas in her Fridley home room coroner ruled accidental death.
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Duma
S. Levin
Bebein
Germany
Dumea
Thes City
Pythian Temple
Helflin
District of Columbia
Publishing Association
Taokoma Park
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Congress
Josie Fridley
Fifteenth Street
Fridley
Arthur Fridley
Nevitt
A. Garrison MecClintock
Mya. McClintock
Nineteenth Street
Meclintock
A. M .Chardon
Mett Jintock
Pimply skin fades with olive tablets remedy
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to cleanse blood bowels and liver, replacing calomel with a gentle pure vegetable formula. Each box priced 2c, 5c, or 25c, touted as a safe nightly remedy with no sickness or dark taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Alexandria Chamber Elects New Directors and Officers
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce re elected John W. May president and named James M. Duncan James M. Duncan Worth Halfish Robert M. Graham new board members while holding over Robert I Payne C S Taylor Burke George D Hopkins Harry Hammond Henry K Field Albert D Brockett and W A Smoot Jr. as directors. Gypsy Smith to address Emmanuel Bible Class Monday evening. Funeral services held for Mrs Eliza Greenough at 208 Wilkes Street with vault burial pending. Funeral notices for Mrs Catherine E Heishley and Mrs Mary L Penn follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr. van Sehaick, Jr
Rene Kudgins
Posties
Anna May Somarville
Thomas Justin Cox
Jehr Linacomb Cronie
John Karl Glessner
Omer Emerson Hawk
Robert Emmett Lynch
John Kerrie Myers
Robert Hay Palmer
Raynor Thomas Vaughan
Herbert John Wahl
Bernard Montgomery Wise
Evelyn Sophia Bright
Anna France Davis
Helen Kathryn Delany
Catherine Marie Dunkle
Anna Evelyn Faye
Agnes Tulton Gibson
Evelyn Virginia Kerr
Verona Elizabeth Kukart
Mary Twdna Marcey
Margaret Jane McElwee
Beacrica Gowens
Dorothy Marie Haase
J. Karl Glessner
Evelyn ¥. Ixerr
Catherine M. Dunkle
J. Justin Cox
Gypsy Smith
Christ Church
Eliza Greenough
Ashington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
John W. May
Robert, I. Payne
James T. Preston
James M. Duncan
Worth Halfish
Robert 5. Jones
Robert M. Graham
Robert I Payne
C.S. Taylor Burke
Georged. Hopkins
Harry Hammond
Henry K. Field
Albert D. Brockett
Frank T. King
W. A. Smoot, Jr
Kenneth W. Ogden
Carroll Pierce
Washington
Emmanuel Bible Class
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
T.ouls
Barley
Bar Jey
VIEW ARMOR SITES FEB 4 9
Secretary Daniels announced the first inspection trip agenda for the $11 million government armor factory study. The board will travel from Washington February 4 visiting Huntington West Virginia February 6 Ironton Ohio and Ashland Kentucky February 6 Charleston West Virginia February 7 and Cumberland Maryland February 4. Big Stone Gap Virginia presented its case as a site with four trunk railroads and proximate high grade coal reserves, with projected annual freight savings of $150,000.
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Daniels
Washington
Huntington
W. Va
Ironton
Ohio
Ashlland
Charleston
Cumberland
Big Stone Gap
Armor Plant Board
Rufus A. Ayres
Slemp
Virginia
United States
Militia Critic Maj Henry S Barrett Suspended One Year
Maj. Henry S. Barrett of the Fourth Infantry Maryland National Guard was suspended from his rank and command for one year by order of President Wilson after a general court martial at Richmond. The dismissal sentence was commuted to suspension. Lieutenant Forrest Ward of the Wiret Infantry Arkansas National Guard received a reprimand after a court charged him with encouraging gambling among enlisted men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrys. Barrett
Fourth Infantry
Maryland National Guard
Wilson
National Guard
Maj
Barrett
Richmond
United States
Secretary of War
Forrest Ward
Forrest Ward, Wiret Infantry
Arkansas National Guard
Ward
Tiny Dancer Shines At Fundraiser For Immaculate Conception
One year-old Helen Berberich daughter of Robert Berberich drew cheers as she starred in fancy dances at the Masonite Temple event closing a two day campaign to raise funds for Immaculate Conception School for Girls. Organizers reported five thousand dollars raised with two thousand more needed and a student committee from the school will launch a new drive next week. Grace Bingham won a large wedding cake.
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Helen Berberich
Robert Berberich
Old Masonite Temple
Ninth
F Streets
Immaculate Conception School For Girls
Highth
Immaculate Conception
Grace Bingham
Veterans for D C Camp Forms For Troop Replacements
Third Infantry members without jobs rush to fill out application cards as Camp Wilson near San Antonio prepares to receive Flev enth and Nineteenth cavalry regiments returning from Mexico. District of Columbia troops may attach Troop A, while Sixteenth cavalry heads to the border and Fourth Texas infantry joins. the legion plans to match workers with regiments returning to civilian life.
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Btaff
San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Villa
District of Columbia
Columbus
Sixteenth
Camp Wilson
Fourth
Texas Infantry
Big Bend
Third
District of Columbia Infantry
Military Service Legion of
Texas
Legion
Washington Memorial Fund Gathers Readership Support
A flood of telegrams from prominent figures endorses to complete the 3 million dollar George Washington Memorial fund. Mrs Henry JF Dimock leads the drive to raise 700000 by February 22 to enable 1000000 when construction could begin this spring. Leading voices like Elihu Root Hadley Yale and scholars urge the project as a national meeting place and lasting tribute. The center of the building will be donated to the Smithsonian board of regents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry JF. Dimock
George Washington Memorial Association
George Washington Memorial
Memorial Association
Washington
Elihu Toot
Hadley
Yale
William Welch
Johna Timpkins University Medical School
James Ford Rhodes
Europe
George Washington
Board of Regents
The
Smithsonian Institution
Severe three hour quake rocks distant city center
A violent earthquake lasting over three hours struck Monday night about six thousand miles from Washington. At Georgetown University observatory two seismographs hit maximum intensity at 7:25 and 7:26 p.m. Eastern time, with shocks continuing until 12:52 a.m. The tremors were recorded on vertical seismographs and strat shocks on the observatory instruments at 9:07 p.m. Eastern time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgetown University Observatory
Washington Branch Colonial Wars Meeting at Willard
ir Gaillard Hunt spoke on George Washington the Calonist at the Washington branch gathering. Kenyon Snowden Castle were elected to membership. Johnson presided, buffet supper followed. Also St Patrick's Players repeated My New Curate to aid St Vincent de Paul hospital. Press Headers Relief Association dance at Elks clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's
Hospital of St. Vincent Des Paul
Division Among Diplomats in Playhouse Controversy
Controversy over the Playhouse’s operation drags on with complaints dating to 1914 15. Advocates cite dancing classes and social events as civic assets. opponents warn the venue disrupts a residential neighborhood. affidavits from owners, patrons, and residents describe non disruptive activities and a quiet locale despite social functions during the Christmas week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Schroeder
Playhouse
Army
Col. J. T. Kerr
John Tiwight
Richard Harlow
H. A. Wiley
Pllayhouse
Miss Taft
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen Eyesight In One Week
An article promotes a free prescription claiming to strengthen eyesight by 50 percent in a week. It instructs to dissolve Bon-Opto tablets in water and bathe the eyes twice daily, citing anecdotes of restored vision and reduced discomfort. It notes availability at drugstores and mentions Washington distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lewis
Washington
O'donnell’s
Hegeman Stores
Ady
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Division Avenue
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John C. Curtis
Sixth Street
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Callin Automobile
Arts Club
Spencer
Alexandria Commerce Chamber
May
John Leadbeater
Colummbia Fire Engine Company
Capt. Johnson
Conrad Johnson
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Co. A. Simpson
Charles A. Simpson
J. H.W. Timherman
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Greenough
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Anne F. Johnson
F. J. Johnson
Samuel J. Mullings
Peter Id. Mulings
Wilkes Street
P. P. Phillipa
St. Paul's Protestant Enincopal Church
Bethel Cemetery
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John Heishley
South Mair~fax Street
M. J. Penn
Mary Ll. Penn
William Penn
T. Phillips
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Maj. Barrett
Tiny Dancer
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Government Printing Office
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Shoreham Hotel
Misa Helen Taft
William Howard Taft
Henri de Sibour
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Connecticent Avenue
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U.S. A
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Watcrman
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