D A R PAYS HONOR TO WOMEN OF DC
Washington women join national committees of the Daughters of the American Revolution led by Mrs. George Maynard Miner as president general. District members gain chairmanships and advisory roles across many committees with notable figures named for building grounds, printing, and preservation work. Washington is active in this reshaped national structure with several local leaders listed among advisers and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Maynard Minor
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
George Maynard Miner
Vses
Thei
Rintle Lfa
Leila Moeohtin
Ho OW Tillah-Brown
Moos N Day Hale
Arthur P. Hlarcis
Misa Aline
Solomons
Ail of Washington Advisory Board
T ‘Iformer White
National Metropolitan Bank
John Barrett
Woodbury Clair
Arthur Trice
Walter C. Clephane
John Paul Earnest
Charlea
Titover
John Hamilton
Hea
Haner
Sheldon Jackson
Whestey
Richard Wi Wlaumhean
Trank Cunning
Manor
J. M. Beaversey
Clayton Im'e
Harry BR. Gauss
Meste Wow Hanger
Taters
American Revolute
George & Mefeac
Columb Ura
Amherst W. Barber
Guernsey
Niance
George W. White
Francis Stee
William
Wo S Corby
May Truman H. New
Jean Winslow Cottrane
Will Am
HR Talbott
Teion A Blodgwes
Herbert M Lord
HW R Patten
Thereva B Fornbury
Fredso
Memorial Continental A Catharine Barrow
Washgton
Statesman Ict
Sy ¥Ish Johnson
Charles Th Aigse
Connecticut
Columbia
Misa Ha FB Wolfe
Cre Goory
Elizabeth
Sammiden
Inn Winslow Coltrane
Lewis A Abbott
Soilman Phiilips
West Vic
Trrace M. Pierce
Tana A
Hdward L. Hare
Columba
Lewis D. Carman
Jonn TY Home
Wisconsin
Cassius
Califara
Ella 3S Knight
Na Tman
District of
Columa
Kapman
Maine
Wangteen
Aude Ti
Morris
Smith
Alabama
James P. “Ilford
Tee On International Rela
Philip SN. Moore
Missouri
Laityman
Huenpencer Musse
District of Columbia
Cercoran Gallery of Art to Close for Repairs
The Cercoran Gallery of Art will close Thursday for wall repairs. Mrs. Mitchel Carrolllett will give an illustrated lecture for the summer school's art class at George Washington University tomorrow at 9 a.m. at 2025 G Street Northwest. The District of Columbia branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold a closing meeting for the season tomorrow night at the Twelfth Street branch. The Gibbons Club meets tonight at 6 at 691 EH Street Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City News
Cercoran Gallery of Art
Mitchel Carrollett
George Waghngton University
District of Columbia
Ational Association For the Advancement of Colorad
Twelfth Street
M. C
Gibbons Club
EH Street
Rites for Capt Emerson Civil War Veteran Died at 41
Capt William Emerson a civil war veteran and Washington resident for nearly 30 years died Sunday at his home 2332 First street northwest. He will be buried today in Arlington National Cemetery with funeral services at 2 p.m. Emerson born Springfield Illinois later lived in Massachusetts was wounded at the second Bull Run. He worked in the Agriculture and Treasury departments and was active in the G A R and the Loyal Legion. Survived by his wife Mrs Flora Byrmerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Emerson
Washington
First Street
Arlington National Cemetery
Emerson
Springfeld
Massachusetts
Bull Run
Agriculture and ‘Treasury Departments
G A. R
the Loyal Legion
Flora Byrmerson
Pen Women Defy Landlord Over Basement Coffee House
The executive committee of the League of American Pen Women at 1722 H Street NW voted to keep the basement coffee house The Hoot o the Owl open for members and guests despite landlord Mrs. William Atherton Dupuy claiming the lease bans eating houses and signs. Dupuy showed the lease as proof. organizers insist the venue is for literary gatherings and not a public dining space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of American Pen Women
H Street
Northwest
William Atherton Dupuy
Running & Restaurant
Virginia Berry
Labor Endorses Nonpartisan AFL Policy
The Washington Central Labor Union reaffirmed its endorsement of the nonpartisan AFL policy in a meeting last night. The AFL urged unionists to avoid partisan political agitation. Plans for a mixed labor baseball game at American League Park on August 7 feature Navy Yard League and Government League players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Central Labor Union
American Federation of Labor
American League Partk
Navy Yard League
Government League
Armistice Proposals for Poland and Russia Reported
London reports confirm allied proposals for an immediate armistice between Poland and the Russian Soviet government on equitable terms. Britain says the deal includes trade revival with Russia but refuses to disclose full terms. Polish delegates express dissatisfaction yet anticipate acceptance amid doubts over allied capability to supply munitions and troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Poland
Russia
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Bonar Law
Great Britain
Moscow
Pollah
Spa
Bolsheviki Refuse Armistice Against Poland
London dispatch reports Bolshevik leaders refuse a ceasefire with Poland. The Daily Chronicle correspondent notes news from London that the Bolsheviki will not halt their campaign in Poland, continuing military actions and tensions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Poland
New Superintendent Ballou to Review Washington Schools
Dr. Frank W. Ballou, newly appointed superintendent, will confer with Dr. Abram Simon in New York during his Maine vacation. He plans to study overcrowding and possible partial day schedules, teacher additions, and new textbooks before September opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Ballou
Washington
Ballou
Franklin School
Maine
Abram Simon
Board of Education
New York
City Club to Host Lunch Forum on Schools Topic
The City Club plans a luncheon forum with an education group committee chair presiding. Lr. Frank Washington Ballou will discuss public schools followed by a general discussion. Fulton Szysawski will announce details for the first annual outing at Foster Meyers farm near West Hatton Maryland with about 300 expected attendees. An auction for a hydroplane ride to the outing site will be conducted by Harry S Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
In Stock
City Club
Frank Washington Ballou
Ballou
Fulton Szysawski
Foster M. Reeders
West Hatton
Washington
Harry S
Honey Boy
Evans
Lansburgh & Bro Picnic Features Employee Event
The second annual Lansburgh & Bro. employee picnic drew families to the Sixteenth street reservoir grounds last Saturday. The Boy Scout Band directed by Kidwell performed. Miss Lt. Painter won a special prize for early attendance. A 100 yard dash by Boy Scouts earned a five dollar store merchandise order. a panoramic photo closed the day. Sam Hart chaired the committee with W. R. Schmacker Harris Holmes Worthington Shackelford Caldwell Simon Austin and others aiding. judges included Hart Lyon Wag ner Lansburgh and Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansburgh & Bro
Sixteenth Street Reservoir Grounds
Kidwell
A. S. Flynn
Boy Scouts
Sam Hart
W. R. Sehmacker
B. W. Holmes
Harris
B. Worthington
Census shows DC veterans largely employed
The American Legion and the former service men welfare groups report a DC census indicating that practically every man in the city is employed. Capt. E B Bettleheim explained the findings at the executive meeting at Legion headquarters. Dr. Charles B Ralph and George R Brady spoke on the work. Col. James A Drain serves as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Men's Welfare Organisation
American Legion
District of Columbia
E. 8. Bettleheim
The
Charles B. Ralph
George R. Brady
James A. Drain
Reindeer Study Aims to Boost Eskimo Food Supply
William C. Redfield and Dr Edward K Nelson plan Alaska field work to assess reindeer as a food source for Americans. The Alaska herd has grown from 148 in 1898 to about 1650 000, and reindeer are noted for their association with Santa Claus and reputedly high lack of intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Redfield
Commerce
Edward K. Nelson
Biological Survey
Department of Agriculture
Alaska
Santa Claus
Animal Kingdom
Police seize two stills and corn whiskey in sweep
Revenue agents and police raided southwest district homes yesterday afternoon recovering two 10 gallon stills, 23 gallons of corn mash, and three gallons of corn whiskey. William Robinson was absent. Francis Muratet was arrested for possession and released on $509 collateral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Robinson
K Street
W. B. Green
Judson Westmoreland
Internal Revenue Bureau
Fleischer and Thompson
Robinson
Francis Muratet
Huntoon Place
Muratet
Counterfeiters Nabbed in National Secret Service Raids
The Treasury Secret Service reports several raids and arrests of counterfeiters across the United States. Seven offenders were captured in New York Detroit Scranton Lowell Bridgeport and Pittsburg with plates and equipment seized. In Chicago the plate used to print a $20 note was found when a bathers foot cut on a sharp object, aiding the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service Bureau of the Treasury
W. E. Moran
New York
Detroit
Scranton
Lowell
Mass
Bridgeport
Chicago
Secret Service
Policy Shift In FTC Data Gathering With Soft Wood Lumber
The Federal Trade Commission will limit cost report efforts to cooperating industries and voluntary participants. Data will be for statistical use only and not for regulation, with no penalties or mandamus actions for nonresponse. Commissioner Gaskill announced the policy in a soft wood lumber industry conference, clarifying intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Gaskill
Colver
Harding Harding Club Drive Begins for New Members
The Harding and Coolidge Republican League No 1 launched a drive offering free membership a Harding and Coolidge poster and a campaign button. District Republicans can enroll at 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue NW with staff to assist residents planning November votes. Alvin L Newmyer named general counsel and serves on the advisory council and speakers bureau of the national press committee for D C Suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding and Coolidge Republican League
National Press Committee
D. C
Louis §. Gottlieb
Trobert I. Miller
Congress
Boy Swimmer Dead in Potomac Cramp at Swimming Landing
Martin Manning aged 13 drowned while swimming in the Potomac River at Swimming Landing near 26 Second Street Northeast. Believed to have cramps, John Ramsey recovered the body about an hour later and the coroner Nevitt was notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Manning
Second Street
Potomac River
Swimming Landing
John Ramsey
Reynolds Boathouse
Thirty-fourth
Katreeta
Nevitt
Coal Operators Meet In Curtailed Plan For Northwest Coal
A large group of bituminous coal operators met but failed to agree on a plan to move next winter's coal to the Northwest. A permanent committee was chosen to handle car supply questions and to confer with railroad executives in New York tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Northwest
Great Lake Ports
New York
B. B. Wentz
National Coal Association
D. A. Morrow
J. P. Walsh
Pittsburgh
W. L. Andrews
Fairmont
W. Va
C. P. White
Cleveland
C. F. Hennold
Chicago
J. G. Bradley
Durden
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ohio
Texas
Commission
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Illinois
Indiana
Lakes
Fights Over Liquor Sold as Food Highlighted by Officials
Dr. W. J. Fowler district health officer and John F. Kramer federal prohibition commissioner join to crack down on intoxicating beverages sold as flavoring extracts or other harmless forms. Local product found to contain 40 percent alcohol and possibly narcotics will undergo further analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Fowler
John F. Kramer
Fowler
Kramer
Suit Seeks 20000 Dollars For Alienation Of Wife
Abraham Buckner sues Harry Sherman in the District Supreme Court seeking 20000 dollars for the alleged alienation of his wife Eva Buckner. Buckner, who married Eva on March 1, 1902 in Baltimore, claims that between April 8, 1938 and June 29, 1940 Sherman wickedly persuaded Eva to desert and leave him, ruining their marital bond. Attorneys are John P. Mullen and Charles H. Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sherman
Eighth Street
Eva Buckner
John P. Mullen
Charles H. Gibson
Playgrounds Offer Classes In Repairs And Caning
The municipal playground supervisor announced free instruction on shoe repairing chair caning and carpet weaving at city play areas. The chair caning class targets grown women and will begin at 1 08 a m July 15 at the Columbia Heights playground Park road near Fourteenth Street NW. Classes run every Tuesday and Thursday morning. A loom is in operation at the Rosedale playground for carpet weaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Heights
Park Road
Fourteenth Street
Rosedale Playground
Double Wedding Pageant Plans At Central High School
Washington parents urged to enroll children for the first unit of a large pageant to be staged at Central High School stadium next fall. Miss Ina C. Emery will hold sessions in Waon ward auditorium and at Elizabeth V. Brown Scholar Chevy Chase to enlist participants including 2 000 children in ten units with 500 toddlers and 500 flower girls. The program includes rhythmic dancing, a children's symphony, a session of Congress and Supreme Court scenes, and a double wedding with child bridal parties.
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Washington
Central High School Stadium
Mias Ina C. Emery
Waonward & Lothrop
Elizabeth V. Brown
Chevy Chase
Miss Emery
Mme. Marie von Unschuld
Congress
Supreme Court
Head of Patent Office Resigns Over Low Pay
James T. Newton, commissioner of Patents, submitted his resignation to President Wilson, effective next Monday, amid a wave of staff departures blamed on stagnant salaries. Robert FL Whitehead acts as commissioner in Newton’s Chicago lodging. Newton notes 36 years of service and a bright patent outlook amid ongoing pay-related turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Newton
James T. Newton
Patents
Wilson
Robert FL Whitehead
Newton
Chicago
Patent Office
Rise in D C Lunacy Cases Alarms Court
District Supreme Court records show a sharp rise in lunacy filings from May to June with 68 cases in June and a total projected case number 8479 for the next hearing. Dr. William D White of St Elizabeths Hospital cites court procedure and travel access as factors, not a surge in mental illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Stafford
William D. White
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
District of Columbia
White
Washington
Dr. Boynton
Ra‘iree Company
New York
Rites for Jacob M Small Drowned Hero at Mastport Beach
Funeral services for Jacob M Small 24 who died after rescuing his mother at Mastport Beach near Annapolis Maryland will be held at 12:39 PM from the family residence 815 Upshur Street NW. Small saved his mother before sinking exhausted in shallow water and disappearing before his father could reach him. Survived by his father mother and two sisters Lily and Rose.
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Decoh Mo &Miail
Mastport Beach
Annapolis
Upshur Street
Fore Small
Small
Ordnance Department
Liilis
Rose
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Owl Coffee House
Central Union
Supreme Council
France
DR. Ballou
Simon
Reservoir Grounds
Legion
E. K. Nelson
U.S. Biological Survey
Trade Board
Harding Club
Roosters
Railroasl
Fights
Dr. Fowler
Abraham Buckner
Sare
Strest
Velie
Famous Ungerer Motor Co
Connecticut Avenue
D.C
Varallery
Bailey
Thos Sourt
Cageg
Jacob M. Small
Eastport Beach
Scripps-Booth
General Motors Co
Scripps-Booth Sales Co
Conn
Ave. Frank
James Stevens
Fla. Ave
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Corcoran Gallery OF Art
Blanche Laken
Margare’ v Allen
Kann's
Caraline Cooksey
Eleventh St
Lincoln
Adams
Franklin
Casey
A . G& Suffrage League
Nelson
Bill Franklin
Dinean
H. C. Cragg Mfg. CO
General Achina
Magruder
the Bellevue
Bellevue
St. N.W
N. W. Ave
N.W
13Th St. N. W
Hoffman Co
Sible
Madrillon
G Street
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