Comet Soloist Leads Canadian Band Into Uprising Concerts
Arthur Whitcomb, successor to George Tyrrell as director of the Fifteenth United States Cavalry Band, profiles a varied career from Birmingham to the U S Army. Born 1879, he began music with his father, rose through regiments, played for theaters, led bands in Canada, joined the U S Marine Band, and now directs the Fifteenth Cavalry Band, giving summer concerts in Washington parks and Fort Myer venues with a lineup of soloists and ensembles.
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George Tyrrell
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Birmingham Excelsior Military Band
Whitcomb
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Glimore
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Duke of Marlborough
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Herr Suick
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Edward Elgar
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Recreation House Proposed for Willow Tree Alley Playground
City commissioners discuss erecting a $40,000 recreation house on the Willow Tree alley site with plans for a gymnasium swimming pool and library. Next year’s estimates may include the project and similar facilities on other city playgrounds. Congress provided $79,000 for property condemnation near Willow Tree alley, with remaining funds likely used to settle property holders and mark the park margin.
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Willow Tree Alley
Congress
Mars Guides Daily Horoscope With Strong Warnings
The daily astrology notes Mars brings vigorous energy and possible quarrels if temper flares, but self control turns it to inspiration and earnest effort. Favorable aspects promise fortune, long or short journeys, and benefic conditions for doctors, nurses, and hospitals. Children and education are highlighted, with good prospects for future plans.
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Jupiter
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Stlanos
May end trust suits confer with Wickersham
Government and United Shoe Machinery Company may resume negotiations for a dissolution to settle civil and criminal antitrust suits. A Friday conference forecast possible friendly settlement with a full Supreme Court review of the patent monopoly issue. Wickersham aims to have the full court decide whether patent use can be restricted in monopoly cases.
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Bath Tub Trust
Elvil
United Shoe Machners Company
Department of Justice
Shoes Machinery Company
Wickersham
Supreme Court
James A Wowler
Sidney W Winslow
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Choate
Supreme Court of the United States
Path Tub Trust
United States Circuit Court For
District of Maryland
Edwin P Grosvenor
S Supreme Court
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Francis Curtis to join National Committee campaign staff
Francis Curtis director of the Republican literary bureau will work with the national committee during the campaign in the same role as four years ago. He is organizing the platform print run of one million copies and related materials, and will handle congressional work. Curtis, a veteran with continuous service since 1896, will travel to New York around August 1.
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Francis Curtis
Republican Congressional Committee
National Committee
Curtis
New York
Republican National Committee
National
Congressional Committees
Captain Garrett injured in motor accident near Fairfax Courthouse
Captain Garrett, visiting his daughter Mrs. Curtis Gresham in this city, was severely hurt while motoring near Fairfax Courthouse Virginia. The car hit an obstacle and tossed him against the top, dislocating his left kidney and causing a heavy shock. After three days of care at W E Graham's home, he returned to the city though still not fully recovered.
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Curtis Gresham
Fairfax Courthouse
W E Graham
Fairfax
Bureau of Mines Cuts Coal Trade Names With New Specs
The United States Bureau of Mines announces a new coal purchase system based on heat units and coal quality rather than trade name. The plan reduces government, municipal, and industrial costs, expands bidder eligibility, and encourages the use of lower grade coals in heated furnaces.
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George S Pope
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New York
Vacation school for boys aids nearly 150 in promotion
The seventh season of the education department’s vacation school for boys in public schools reports that nearly 150 higher-grade pupils have been helped to make up deficiencies and qualify for promotion. The program, inspired by Director of Education Jones of MCA, was a pioneer in Washington summer school work. Degrees were conferred by Eastern Lodge No 7100 F at Odd Fellows Hall with Thomas A Creamer Thomas H Green and Carl J Relier among second degree recipients. Visitors from Philippt Lodge West Virginia West Chester Lodge No 45 Pa attended.
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MCA
Washington
Eastern Lodge
Odd Fallowa Hall
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Thomas H Green
Carl J. Relier
D W Gall
Philippt Lodge
West Virginia
Thomas P Hayes
Edwin Smith
West Chester Lodge
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