Nation Celebrates Three Months of War Preparation
The United States marks a war anniversary with pride in swift mobilization. Ten million registered for military service, a vast shipbuilding push, and a billion plus dollars loaned to allies reflect a nation marshaling all resources. Navy expansion, selective draft plans, and a sweeping food and economic program showcase unprecedented national effort.
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Wilson
Congress
Germany
Menacs
Paris
Universal Service Army
Eemies
United States
Capertan
Marine Corps
Regular Army
National Guard
Conduit Precedes Pavement Order Issued
The public utilities commission ordered Potomac Electric Power Company to extend its conduit from Champlain avenue Kalorama road north to connect with existing conduits on Champlain avenue south of Euclid street before Champlain avenue paving. Similar orders for Georgetown Gas Light Company were withheld after assurances it would extend mains if given reasonable time.
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Public Utilities Commission
Potomac Electric Power Company
Champlain Avenue
Kalorama Road
Euclid Street
Georgetown Gas Light Company
Pollen on Patriotic Tour Prompts War Interest
Arthur H. Pollen, noted English writer on naval affairs, will tour the country under Navy League sponsorship to arouse American war sentiment. A large Willard audience heard his second lecture, same as Monday’s, repeated due to demand for seats.
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Navy League of the United States
Arthur H. Pollen
Pollen
Willard
Colored burglar takes $350 loot in northwest DC
A colored housebreaker entered two adjacent northwest DC homes yesterday and escaped with jewelry valued at 300, a revolver, and $10 in bills. Police seek an older suspect, with Q. R. Jackson of 1412 Florida Avenue as the first victim. Mrs. Sarah Kneas of 1346 W Street Northwest reported a thorough ransack but nothing stolen.
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Q. R. Jackson
Florida Avenue
Iie
Sarah Kneas
Jackson
Writers defend anarchists in draft conspiracy trial
In New York on July 3 the federal case against Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman ended with defense witnesses asserting no call for force against conscription. John Reed testified to riotous crowd violence by soldiers at a Bronx meeting, while Lincoln Steffens argued Goldman and Berkman did not advocate force. An additional item notes a patrolman arresting fourteen men amid a craps game on the Patapsco River near Ellicott City, Maryland.
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New York
Emma Goldman
Alexander Harkman
Tral
Miss Goldman
Mother Earth
Berkman
United States
John Reed
Bronx
Lincoln Steffens
Ellicott City
Mds
Lee
City Force
Fpatapseu River
Nationals Idle Amid Rain Halting Double Header Plan
Rain halted today’s scheduled double header as the Nationals rested and the Yankees planned to donate ten percent of gate receipts to the Red Cross. Optimism remained high for tomorrow’s two games while Griffeth sought a strong start with Johnson and DuMont in relief.
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J. W. Fitzgerald
New York
Nationals
Red Cross Weocety
New York Yankees
Harry Sparrow
Yankees
Red Cross
Greew
Griffh
Donovanites
New Yorkers
Johnson
DuMont
Griff
Cardinals Edge Pirates 8 to 6 in Ninth Inning Setback
Pittsburgh fell to St Louis 8 to 6 as a late rally failed with bases loaded and two outs in the ninth. Miller started for Pittsburgh and allowed three singles in the fifth, while St Louis built on a first inning lead before Pittsburgh tied the game in the second and third. Errors and hits produced the runs, with Hornsby and Ward contributing for St Louis and Fischer for Pittsburgh. The game lasted 2 hours and 10 minutes. Chicago notes: Earl Blackburn traded to Columbus catcher Dillhoeffer.
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O Scond
St. Louis
Carlsen
Miller
Pitttsburgh
Meadowe
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el Pitler
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Waener
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Hig Miller
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Harrison
Flack
Mann
Ineinnad
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Rff
Neale
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Wingo
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A Schneider
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Demaree
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Merkle
Quigley
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Emslie
Dame
Eddie Collins Sets Consecutive Games Record
Eddie Collins of the Chicago Americana established a consecutive games record yesterday. The official American League statistician reports Collins has played in 879 straight games this season, surpassing the previous record of 371 held by George Burns of the New York Nationals.
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Chicago
Eddie Collins
Chicago Americana
Collins
George Burns
New York Nationals
District sports mix calendar at city clubs
Eighteen hole handicap medal play events for men at multiple clubs and women’s putting contest at Columbia, plus match play and sweepstakes at Washington Golf and Country Club and other local courses. Suburban League tennis, trapshooting, cricket at Potomac Park, baseball at Columbia Park, and a life saving regatta at city pools mark today’s schedule.
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Chevy Chase Club
Bannockburn Golf Club
Kirkside Golf Club
Washington Golf and Country Club
Town and. Country Club
Petworth
Analesian
Washington Cricket Club
Potomac Park Field
Athletica
Omars
Baltimore
Columebia Park
Howard Pool
Dean Mathey
Pat Kelcher
Bernard Prentiss
Columbia
Washington Life‘Saving’ Corps
Independence Day Sports Across Washington Programs
Washington hosts a wide Independence Day sports program with golf tournaments at six clubs supporting the American Red Cross. Special tennis matches at Columbia CC feature Dean Mathey and others, plus life-saving contests, cricket near Potomac Park, and a Benning range shoot. Baseball, canoeing, and intercity games pair with events in Philadelphia and Newport News.
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Washington
Lkely
United States
Golf Association
American Red Cross
Howard
Washington Cricket Club
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Potomac Park
Analesian Gunners
Benning Range
Omars
Baltimore
Columbia Dark
Rehearing of McGraw Case Set by Tener for Friday
New York July 3 President John K Tener of the National League has notified the local Baseball Writers Association chairman that a rehearing of the McGraw case will be held Friday July 6. Directors and witnesses will attend with league club presidents also likely to travel long distances. Directors aim to scour the case thoroughly while McGraw faces writers in open session over alleged statements he repudiated.
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Bill Donovan
Yankees
Frank Gilhooley
Yanks
Chicago
Boston
Gilhooley
New York
Red Sox
Donovan
Griffith
Ray Morgan
Washington
Eddie Foster
Nationala
John K. Tener
National League
Baseball Writers’ Association
McGraw
Writers’, Association
Babe Ruth Beaten In Come Back Game
Boston and Philadelphia split a doubleheader with Philadelphia taking the first 3 0 and Boston the second 1 0 Ruth’s suspension for assaulting Umpire Owens was lifted for the day. Bodie drove in two runs for Philadelphia while Leonard pitched the second game for Boston. Leonard’s marriage to Miss Bibyl Maude Hitt of Los Angeles became known today.
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Philadelphia
Meyers
Ruth
Owens
Bodie
Leonard
Bibyl Maude Hitt
Los Angeles
Athletics
Noyes
Falkenberg
Philadel
Witt
Hooper
Strunk
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Fates
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McTnnis
Lewis
Chang
Walker
Haley
Scott
Grover
Homag
Barry
Bouton
Armr
Thomas
Hobilitzell
Gardnert Meyers
Onruth
Rath
Um- Pirea
Messia
Hildebrant
O' Loughlin
Beaton
Hobfitzen
O Bates
Gariver
Mcinals
Sehang
Meyer
Agnew
Falkberg
Hoblitzell
Gardner
Meduola
Qaummunk
Mefonis
Urmpires
Mesars
O'Loughlin
Hildebrand
Cobb Adds a Hit as Tigers Fall to Chicago 5 1
Detroit could manage only five hits as Faber shutout trouble. Cobb extended his hitting streak to 32 games with a bunt in the eighth, while Veach delivered a third inning triple for Detroit's lone run in a 5 1 Chicago victory.
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Mich
Faber
Chicago
Coveeeskle
Cobb
Veach
Minor League Results Show Scattered Scores Across Leagues
Baseball scores from American Association International League Southern and Texas circuits. Highlights include Collins and Weaver sparking runs for Chicago and Detroit, with Coveleskie and Faber on the mound. Notable outcomes: Columbus over Milwaukee, St. Paul over Minneapolis, and Dallas beating Houston as leagues report varied results.
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Collins
Weaver
American Association
B. Collins
Jackson
Veack
Toledo
Indianapolis
Yontesville
Feisch
Oheilman
Columbus
Kansas
Milwaukee
Gandil
Burns
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Risberg
Gir
Jones
Schalk
Faber
Coveleskie
Pao
Tascumgham
Crawford
sSeventh
Chicago
Detroit
J._Collins
E. Collins
Cobb
Rush
Yeach
Felsch
Ganeail
Walger
B. Colling
Cunnningham
Cunningham
Price and Benton Win District Junior Tennis Titles
Thad Benton of Business High School and Shorty Price of Central High defeated Jack Dudley and Charle Stewart of Central High to win the doubles championship at the Princeton Club. The three-set match ended 8-6 2-6 7-5 after a hard fought rallying battle on a heavy court.
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Business High School
Shorty Price
Central
Jack Dudley
Charle Stewart
Princeton
Dudley
Stewart
Benton
Price
Pratt Drives In Trio As Browns Edge Indians
St Louis beat Cleveland 5 4 as Pratt starred driving in three runs and a sharp ninth inning double play by Johnson Pratt and Sisler sealed the win. Coveleskie Davenport and others pitched. Speaker Roth and Marsans led Cleveland offense. Also notes: Chance resigns as Angels manager. Bescher sold to Milwaukee. boxing plans despite governor’s orders. Northern League disbands.
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Pratt
Sisler
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al Dustin
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Severeth
Slfaconson
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Guisto
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Evans
O'Neil
fRan
Speaker
Roth
Wambsganss
Sloan
Austin
Marsans
Chapman
Coveleakig
Severeid
Davenport
Harris
G. St. Louis
Om Coveleskie
Ry Davenport
Neale's hit decides in favor of the Reds
In Chicago on July 3 Neale's fourth inning triple put Cincinnati ahead and propelled the visitors to a 3 to 1 win over the Cubs. Merkle and Wortman made Chicago’s lone runs. Demaree pitched eight innings for Cincinnati with Schneider finishing.
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REDS
Chicago
Cincinnati
J J Lillis Wins Aqueduct Rockaway Selling Stakes
New York July 3 J J Lillis edged Quartz at the wire to win the Rockaway selling stakes for 3 year olds and upward at Aqueduct. Paddywhacks and Riverdale trailed as the field faded late in the 6 furlong feature with Thine and other runners also noted.
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O'Brien
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W. O'Brien
Ivy
Maller
Link
Berond
Madan Herrbunn
A. Collins
Thee
Ruthie Elt
Camba
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