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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1915
Page
7
Festive crowds depart for holidays at resorts with potential showers for Independence Day events. Citizens associations country clubs and groups plan celebrations and announce committees will carry out programs in full.
A packed program begins at 7:30 a.m. with flag-raising by Cushing Camp at Union Station, followed by parades, patriotic ceremonies, and citizens celebrations across Potomac Park Libby Park Fort Bunker Hill Friendship and more. The day closes with a gym band concert and a fireworks display at Monument Grounds. Open to the public at 30 p.m.
The Citizens Independence Day committee led by Commissioner Oliver P Newman unveils an ambitious program for Washingtons 139th Independence Day. Weather forecasts warning showers loom, but organizers expect a spectacular line up including a flag raising at Union Station, a Sixteenth Street reservoir tournament and home show, and a night time monument grounds pyrotechnic display.
A long feature contrasts Bucharest luxury with rural Romania. It notes the capital as a center of high living, calls it the "Pocket Paris," and describes fashion, prices, and social excesses. Also included is a lengthy civic celebration in Washington with parades, athletics, fireworks, and independence day events across suburban areas.
Augustine de Yturbide adoptive heir of the Mexican Emperor Maximilian will wed Miss Mary Louise Kearney of this city in a private ceremony at St Matthew's Church. The marriage, kept secret, was confirmed by his aunt Mrs L E Norton.
Memorial service held in Saratoga for Mrs Eilen Hardin Walworth last survivor of three DAR founders. Address given by Mrs William Cumming Story of New York, president general of the national DAR, with local patriotic societies directing the ceremony. The memorial notes her recent death in Washington.
Atlantic City on July 4 reports crowds estimated from 150 000 to 360 000 and 600,000 visitors as ideal weather and surf draw sun seekers. Amusement operators ignore boardwalk curbs, letting celebrations run to the limit despite warnings from local censors.
Independence Day in Alexandria Passed calmly with Mayor Fisher’s sane observance orders guiding celebrations. Many residents left town for resorts by car, boat, and train. police reported little trouble enforcing the edict. Attending services at Christ Episcopal Church and Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, patriotic sermons and hymns marked the day. An all day picnic was planned at the Dyke on the Washington Virginia line under Twilight Social Club auspices. News notes report a horse death at Relief Hook and Ladder Company, a colt born to Virginia stock dying, and Light Infantry inspection preparations for Company G. Marriage announced between Miss Mary Fenton McKanney and Henry Tate Knight. Cardinale Win Ball Game: Cardinal Athletic Club defeats Braddock Athletic Club 10 to 2 at Chelsea grounds. The bustling boardwalk scene and morning bathe were described, with crowds, heat, and brisk salt air. A Jewish Women excursion to Marshall Halt was announced for tomorrow.
The Rev. Emil A. E. Palmquist of North Avenue Baptist Church in Cambridge issued ten commandments for summer travelers. They urge consistent conduct, honest witnesses, protecting reputations, respecting others’ property, sharing resources, avoiding grouchiness, keeping the Sabbath, using time for trips and worship, daily prayer, and letting vacations build character to return refreshed for service.
Special to the Wardington Post Indiana Pa July 4 John Duncan of Portane visited Ramey in Clearfield county and bought a $400 automobile for a quarter after the car repeatedly failed to start. Bystanders offered tips as Duncan tried to start the machine, was pushed along, and finally ended with a sale and a ride home.
Special to The Wasnington ro. Wildwood New Jersey July 4 More than 800 automobiles are housed in public garages and hundreds more are cared for by private garages as the city opens its state to tourists for the Independence Day festivities. The first prize, the Wildwood crest silver loving cup, was awarded to car No 2671 of Washington DC.
Ideal weather and surf attract guests to Narragansett Pier for July Fourth luncheon parties at Casino and cottages. Notable hosts include Mr and Mrs Lee Samuels of Providence and Mrs John M Nansen at Shoreacres. Other gatherings feature Gov Livingston and state officials at the new federal building ceremony awaiting on Tuesday noon in Newport Rhode Island.
Independence day events at Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church featured patriotic and religious exercises. Dr Townsend Weaver opened with prayer, Rev W R Wedderapoon gave greetings, with primary and intermediate departments performing The Rainbow of Gods Promise and Goddess of Liberty recitations. Music by the Sunday School orchestra under Charles Ernst. Riz nald W Beall led overall. German Schiraffen members hosted a post event dinner and outing at Marshall Hall.
Judge Charles G Pollock urged closer law observance as essential to national uplift in a Petworth carnival preview. A three night event at Libby Park Hampton Church aims to fund a youth center with acts from St Stephens and local talent, admission 10 cents.
Motorists in Prince Georges county face roadside fines for lacking an operator license besides the regular license. One driver recounts paying 10 for speeding plus 6 for missing an operators license, with officials declaring fines based on ability to pay and warning penalties double for a repeat offense.
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