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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1917

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2

Peed Now In Hospital After Virginia Assault Claim

Horace L. Peed of Foneswood is in emergency care claiming a fractured skull after a fatal attack on William A. Cavanaugh on a lonely road near Foneswood Virginia. Doctors report wounds superficial and Peed will be returned to Foneswood under bond in a few days as authorities pursue the murder case involving local high school student Miss Mittle Carpenter and other victims.

Cavanaugh Virginia William A. Cavanaugh Foneswood Horace L. Peed Cavenaugh Teed Westmoreland Dec. Baker Robert Carter Livjimg Vasanaugh Stiss Mittle Carpenter Miss Carpenter

Hang Spies at the Monument Urges Public Executions

A Wesley Chapel sermon on Make America Safe calls for hanging spies publicly on the Monument grounds. Rev Dr. D. H. Martin urges extreme measures against alien enemies and German spies, and says traitors should be executed to deter others, with Washington as a current arena for action.

D. H. Martin America Wesley Chapel District of Columbia United States Germany Austria Bulgaria Turkey Washington Natron

VETO ON TRIPS TO FRANCE FOR WIVES AND RELATIVES

The War Department plans to ask the State Department to bar travel for wives and other female relatives of officers and soldiers to France as Pershing expedition forces cross the sea. The measure aims to prevent camp followers and reduce civilian demand on scarce Allied food, reflecting military concerns about logistics and security. The move would also affect National Guard and draft forces, underscoring the broader policy.

War Department State Department Pasaperta Srone Pershing France National Guard Department

Newlands Votes to End Wet Evil in Prohibition Row

Senator Newlands of Nevada breaks with prior stance to back the Smoot amendment directing the President to seize and compensate for the distillery stock held in bond. He cites equities of alcohol producers under law and says he now supports extreme measures to curb the broader prohibition problem.

Newlands Nevada Senate Mr. Newlands Utah

Pastor urges war cry in sermon at Second Baptist

The Rev. Howard I. Stewart at Second Baptist Church on Fourth Street and Virginia Avenue Southeast urged a great war cry to win the present war. He cited biblical and historical war cries such as The Sword of the Lord and of Gideon and Sault Has Slain His Thousands and David His Tens of Thousands to rouse America.

Second Baptist Church Fourth Street Virginia Avenue Howard I. Stewart Lord Gideon Sault David America

Red Cross to establish trade institute for crippled soldiers

An American Red Cross project in New York City will create a school to train crippled soldiers and sailors in trades for self-support. Modeled on European institutions, the effort begins with Jeremiah Milbank donating a building a $50 000 fund and a guarantee to cover an investigating commission. A broader fundraising campaign is expected soon.

New York City American Red Cross England France Canada Jeremiah Milbank New York

Raid Nets 2000 Gamblers In New Jersey Resorts

New York detectives and Hudson county officers raided New Jersey gambling dens across from New York City. Assistant Prosecutor McCarthy led the operation gathering more than 2,000 gamblers. Five proprietors were arrested with heavy bail while many bettors were released.

New York New Jersey Hudson County New York City McCarthy

Discuss War Vestments At Gonzaga Hall

At St. Aloysius Church Gonzaga hall a meeting of all women’s societies planned vestments for Catholic priests and chaplains in the army and navy. Rev. Louis J. O’Hern urged registration for the Catholic War Relief Committee and booths will operate at churches tonight Tuesday and Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. A census of Catholic men in the armed forces was announced.

Army Navy St. Aloysius’ Church Gonzaga Hall Louis J. O'Hern Catholic War Relief Committee

Ensign’s Mother Gas Victim Defies Odds at Emergency Hospital

Elizabeth Lavender, found unconscious from illuminating gas at 1326 Massachusetts Avenue NW, shows good recovery potential per Emergency Hospital doctors. Wife of Fleming I Lavender attorney, her son Lowndes Lavender is an ensign in the navy stationed at Newport News Virginia, whom she planned to visit today.

Elizabeth Lavender Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

Secretary Daniels Announces Cablegram Address Change

Secretary Daniels announced that private cablegrams to officers and men at sea will use the cable address UANAVFORCE, London with the addressee’s name. The ship or station name is omitted and the rank is included when there is possible confusion with others of the same name.

Daniels Uanavforce London Shin

Police Board Election and City Hall Links to Traffic Rules

The city council and board of aldermen may hold a joint session tomorrow to name a successor to Police Commissioner Knight and to pursue a traffic ordinance. At last meeting the aldermen cut a key section of the bill, and the measure stalled. In other items, arrests followed a disorderly house raid, a soldier was reportedly assaulted and rescued by soldiers, and new officers were installed in Mount Vernon Council No. 1, Daughters of America. Funeral services were held for Earl Trimyer. other notices cover real estate purchases, court terms, and funeral plans.

Comrades Ashington POST King Street Alexandria Common Council Board of Aldermen Rfi, Knight Knight Board of “Aldermen Jacob Brill Mount Vernon Daughters of America James H Mansfield John Clapdore Mary Beach Mattie Turner Nettie Coffin S. A. Forrest George Wells James H. Mansfield Mary Ticet Annie Davis John Allen J. H. Mansfield Naide Sentinel Fannie Finnel Outside Sentinel

Hawaiians Eager to Serve in War

Three thousand Hawaiian militiamen urge immediate call to federal service. Delegates and officials debate wartime mobilization and impact on sugar and rice crops, while Hawaii pressures the War Department for active duty and full national obligation.

Hawaii Kalanianaole War Department Tole Territorial Food Commission Territorial Adjt Johnson National Guard Hawai

Bread for 5 Cents a Pound in New York

An investigation of neighborhood bakeries shows the 168 ounce loaf selling for 5 cents in New York City. Prices range from 5 to 15 cents with weights from 7 to 14 ounces. Retail bread varies widely and some bakers mix corn with wheat flour. About 15 percent of bakers use mixed flours to cut costs.

New York City Food Administration

De La Grange Praises Airmen In War Effort

Captain Amaury de la Grange of the French mission lauds airmen as the army’s eyes in World War I. He describes low altitude reconnaissance over trenches, high altitude photography, directing artillery, and raids on railroads and depots behind enemy lines. He notes the need for specialized aircraft for each role and praises the one man scout as the elite of the air corps.

Amaury de la Grange Flying Corps

Home Defense Coordination Plan Presented to War Department

The national committee of patriotic and defense societies proposes a unified plan for home defense nationwide. It urged Secretary Baker to detail an army officer to study the home defense situation and coordinate scattered forces into a closely working body. Lists of state home defense units and commanders are being gathered for War Department follow up.

National Committee of Patriotic and Defense Societies War Department State Councils of Defense Baker

Sun and Tide Table and Weather Forecast Fragment

Weather Bureau forecast for District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia predicts partly cloudy conditions with showers possible Monday in New York and New England and along the Carolina coast. Winds gentle to moderate northeast becoming variable. high temperatures inland near 116 in the West. cooler conditions east of the Mississippi. Data includes sun rise at 4 49, high tides 11 85, low tides 5 50 and rainfall 6 remainders from the old report.

Tl. S. Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington, D.C District of Columbie Maryland Virginia Tuesay Fair New England Northwest North Pacificoast Middle Atlantic States South Atlantic Coast Lower Lake Region Mississippi Louisiana Missouri Valleys Colorado Mississippi River Needies Cal Upper Lake Region Ohio Valley New Yor Carolina Indiana Ohio Misaiasippi River

Shaffer's Floral Emblema Boosts Effectiveness and Beauty

Shaffer's Floral Emblema advertises improved effectiveness and beauty with prompt service at 900 14th, M zone. Prices are highlighted with emphasis on value and quick delivery.

Shaffer

Big Rally Opens Artillery Week at Vermont Ave Church

A rally at Vermont Avenue Christian Church ushers in Artillery Week with Dr Earle Wilfley presenting slides of European battlefields followed by reels of newly released war pictures. The event promotes enlistment for coast and field artillery with posters urging service, and gates at 1341 and 4223 F streets will stay open day and night. No tickets required.

Vermont Avenue Europe Town Coast Artillery F Street Field Artillery France Sylvan Theater

City Briefs Span Red Cross Ties and Local Clubs

Misa Lol Fuller arrives in Washington to discuss closer Roumanian American Red Cross cooperation with officials. Felix Garziglia hosts Arts Club piano program. Washington Elks plan Home Defense Rifle Company meeting at Blka Club Wednesday night. Fifteen New York Avenue Presbyterian servicemen receive bound New Testament gifts. two are in France. Congress Heights Public Improvement Association meets at Loefler's Hotel at 7 30 this evening.

Misa Lol Fuller Queen Marie of Roumania Red Cross Washington Red Cros Felix Garziglia New York Home Defense League of Washington Washington Lodge of Elks Elks’ Home Defense Rifle Company Blka’ Club New York Avenue Presbyterian Church France Congress Heights Public Improvement Association Loefler’s Hotel

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