Fights Over Border Troops At Issue As Congress Awaits Report
War Department released a long report detailing mobilization and conditions of the National Guard along the border. secretary Baker prepared a congressionally responsive summary defending facilities and equipment, noting excellent camps and adequate supplies across multiple states and units.
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More Aid For Families Of Guardsmen In District
The Womens Relief Association of the District of Columbia elected new members including Miss Aerie Padetford and Gen and Mrs George Ho turr to aid relief work for guardsmen families in Orienton. Mrs Abe I Stuart said appeals for relief have shifted from unemployment to cases involving existing needs. The association notes few new cages and that the committee will continue matching contributions for militiamen in federal service.
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Natonal Guard
District of Columbia
Iet
Albert Ord
Ordway
Dstrict
Missaerie Padetford
Citizens Welfare
Col
William Harvey
Reret
Abe I Stuart
Citizens Welfare Associaon
Women Auxiliary of the United States Forms
A new Women Auxiliary of the United States was organized yesterday after a luncheon for Mrs William E Harvey. Mrs Harvey, wife of General Harvey, was elected president as about 50 women joined to support national welfare efforts and align with the national organization.
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National Auxiliary
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Harvey
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Sun and Tide Table and Weather Summary of District of Columbia
Daily weather bulletin cites apm tides and high low readings with dawn to midnight temperatures. Forecasts from the Weather Bureau note generally cloudy conditions for Washington with showers possible later in the week and a north to northeast wind developing. Storm warnings show along the Atlantic coast from Hatteras to Boston while rainfall and sunshine percentages are recorded for the day in the Potomac region.
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Hospital Train Deluxe for Army Medical Corps
Ten specially built Pullman hospital cars are ordered for the Army Medical Corps to enhance military medical transport. The deluxe cars will be equipped for urgent care and patient movement, expanding evacuation capabilities.
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Army Medical Corpa
LICENSED TO MARRY ARAVA VAN ARTE Y ATO ARS
A fragmentary notice records marriages involving Arava van arte y ato ars tee 5 and Masset at a Baltimore area venue. The Rev Ht eee fig Bag appears as a listed officiant along with a sequence of other names including Annie Z Gal and Margaret F. The text is garbled but indicates multiple linked marriage entries or notices with dates around February and March at various places in Maryland and Washington D.C. area parishes or churches. The reader should note the presence of Rev J his mi aa tot and Rev F in the listing alongside names like Shanahan 26 and Postoa Va. The exact dates and locations remain unreadable.
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Carnahan
Shanahan
Paris
Siler Sprug
Gorn
Baltimere
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Divorce and lawsuits flood Washington courts in 1915 era
The District Supreme Court heard an absolute divorce granted to Sarah Hirsh from Alfred Hirsh with alimony and costs. Jeannette Lashhorn seeks an injunction against C W Simpson Company to end rent collection at the Binney apartment house after ownership change. Multiple personal injury and maintenance cases were filed against the Knights of Pythias Hall Association, the Washington Terminal Company, and others, with sums sought up to ten thousand dollars. The new city commissioner oath ceremony for Newmar began, and missing person Ralph Gilliland prompted renewed search efforts. rail rate investigations and military training events at Winthrop followed, with officials and dignitaries listed among attendees.
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C W Simpson Company Inc
William Henry Kreuter
Sons of Jonadab
Pythian Temple
District Supreme Court
Knights of Pythias Hall Association
J D Williams J M. Proctor
W L Townsend
Police News Notes on Property Thefts and Casualties
Police notes recount numerous property losses including watches jewelry and bicycles from various owners on streets such as Eleventh Street Southwest Flagler Place Northwest and New York Avenue. Several pedestrians and cyclists were hurt in accidents with motor vehicles, one boy died from injuries. Victims include Floyd Smick Thomas OConnor Philip Sager Stephen Todhunter and Earnhardt Bros Spindler. A man hospitalized after a heat illness and several others treated at emergency facilities are listed with locations and ages.
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Repute
Eleventh Street
Arcid
John Legwin
Flagler Place
Northwest
Edward Foreman
Louisiana
Union Playior
Latya
Novalun Biven
Floyd Smick
Brentwood Read
Earnhardt Bros & Spindler
H Street
Thomas Oconnor
Fourth Street
Phillips & Sager
New York Avenue
Stephen Todhunter
Sixteenth Street
War State and Navy
Frederick Zidisaier
Ninth Street
Sunshades for Police Amid Mayor Rift and Badge Dispute
Alexandria police board votes to buy sunshades for officers, while Chief Goods fails to receive badges for the commissioners from Mayor Fisher. Secretary Shinn to issue four duplicate badges. Evangelistic canvass plans for Gypsy Smith services underway, with 21 districts and 4398 white families targeted. Probate notes record Lucy Daingerfield Knox will leaving $1000 to son Robert F Knox Jr, rest to three children. Fire department delegates prepare to attend statewide convention. revival events set for old fair grounds on upper King Street.
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Fashington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Robert L. Knight
Board of Police Commissioners
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Shinn
Fisher
George H Schwarzmann
Gypsy Smith Jr
Hafidon Heights
Hiake
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Frank Johnston
Lawrence Fawcett
M Simpson
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Arthur Lloyd
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Old Fairgrounds
Upper King Street
George B Kennedy
Lucy Daingerfield Knox
Robert F Knox Jr
Robert F Kdox
Harnett Reid
Philip Mocrknox
Militia Seeks 88 Men as Camp Ordway Recruits Grow
Camp Ordway officials report eighteen more enlistments and thirteen sworn in yesterday as they push to fill the Third Regiment to war strength. Pay is $15 monthly, about $50 with benefits. open-air life and training are emphasized. Soft jobs at headquarters and rapid drill keep morale high despite enlistment lags.
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Drowned man Carl Gilbert reported at Tidal Basin swimming
Editor cites correction of morning report on Carl Gilbert who drowned at the Tidal Basin on July 18 after entering the water with two companions at 5 45 pm They searched the basin, found no cry, and entered the boathouse to locate him The float drew many swimmers and spectators but no lifeguard was present.
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Gilbert
Gilbert S Jocker
Young Mans
Smith Lankford
Francis Warren
Reliance to Send 30 Men and Local Corporate Elections
J Ltd Douglas representative vice president lists alternates Warren Zimm erman F B Howard G Frederick Birrell James H McGowan and Frank Chileotte. The Columbia and truck companies will meet soon to elect delegates. In Pompeii Company Inc case Antonia Zucca agalin receivers appointed William B Claggett and Keith Carlin. Funeral for James Aylmer at St Marys Catholic Church. Alexandria Council No 5 Order of Fraternal Americans held annual excursion to Colonial Beach.
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Reliance Company
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Antonia Zucca Agalin
Pompeii Company Inc
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Keith Carlin
Charles W Claggett
J K M Norton
James Aylmer
St Marys Catholic Church
St Marys Cemetery
Colonial Beach
Alexandria Council No 5 Order of Fraternal
Births Reported in Local Area
Birth notices list numerous newborns with parents and godparents, naming families such as C and Margaret Ypsilian, Frank and Rone Marr, Tudelph and Marie Ingwersen, and James M with Berle Lekser. The fragmentary notice includes several girls and boys, reflecting a spate of recent additions to households.
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Estelle Creenhain
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Berle Lekser
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Ieein
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Cy Freddie
Lares
Sowie
Deaths Reported Incomplete Obituary List At City Hospital
Fragmented death notices mention Laura P Cohey aged seven, Charles E Lindon two, several other children and adults with hospital affiliations. Incomplete data includes names, ages, and locations such as St Elizabeth Hospital and 607 4th St NW.
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Kearney Atte Charles E Lindon
Childrens Hospital
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Citbert
Grare
Jobe Sullivan
St Elizabeth
Toile Seigel
Charles T Wongate
Ann
Sophie Reig
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