Popular Band Music Sways Washington Audiences
U S Marine Band leader Lieut William H Santelmann Prof John S Zimmermann and Frank Weber assess Washington summer concert tastes. They find operatic and exotic pieces by American and foreign composers appeal, with The Jewels of the Madonna and The Nightingale and the Blackbird drawing strong applause at White House grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lieut
Wiliam H. Santelmann
United States’ Marine Band
John S&s M. Zimmermann
United States Soldiers
Frank Weber
United States
Santelmann
Marine Band
Zimmermann
Weber
Wolf-Ferrarl
Tirut
William H. Santelmann
United States Marine Band
Cherlo
Kling
White House
Robert Seel
Willan de Luca
Sesson
Bllesu
Dorothy Foster
Sweatheart
Victor Her
Bert
Amertedia
Lili Tn
Liliou
Walani
Hawaiian Islands
Hopolulu
Mr. Weber
Rhythm Swing Fails to Win American Audiences
A dated discussion among Washington bandleaders weighs a catchy rhythmic swing tune as the key to instant success with American listeners. They argue late dance crazes fuel the spread and see the melody as a necessary evil, yet believe the tango hesitation waltz may prompt immediate audience response.
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Compost Muate
Wington
Suffragists Will Continue Canvass for Recruits Next Week
The Congressional Union plans a further seven days of recruitment in Washington to grow its membership, aiming for 600 new members previously achieved. Dorothy Osbard leads the effort, departing to Montclair New Jersey to organize organizers. Mrs Victor Murdock and Miss Murdoch joined the movement, with Representative Murdock pledging support.
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Congressional Union
Caimot
Washington
Misa Dorothy Osbard
Montclair
N. J
Victor Murdock
Murdoch
Progressive House
Representative Murdock
Atmospheric Climate and Tuberculosis Review by Hinsdale
Dr. Guy Hinsdale presents a treatise noting no specific climate cures tuberculosis but that climate can aid hygienic and dietetic treatment. He cites dry air, pure air, sunshine, and moderated temperatures as factors, with best gains in dry, cool periods post August in select regions. He warns against highly variable humidity and emphasizes outdoor living and avoidance of interior dampness for respiratory health.
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Chie Smithgonign Institution
Guy Hinsdale
United States
Hinadale
Ba Saya
Ponda
Adirondack
Florida
South Carolina
Arizona
New Mexico
Hinsdale
Southern California
Weil Juzand
Lola
Coring
First Congregational Church
Rav
Hewitt
Dr. Frizcell
Ingram Memorial
First Annual Street Safety Outing Prizes Set
The Street Safety Association of the District announced its first annual outing at Marchal Hall on August 7. Prizes will go to first and second places in events such as 10 and 60 yard dashes, broad jump, a three legged race, potato race, relay, and a women’s 60 yard event. The organizing committee includes A. J. Drigcoll as chairman with Edgar S. Martin and other members. Winning team members receive theater box seats.
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Street Safety Association of
Marchal Hall
Prigen
A. J. Drigcoll
Edgar S. Martin
Willam F. Peabody
Benjamin F.gibbs
J. Clinton Hiatt
Daniel W. Eaolin
Ste
Clergy Updates as Bishop Restores Strength and Plans Travel
Bishop Harding resumes daily activities and aims to travel within a month to Haven Maine. Rev. Dr. J J Muir embarks on a three month Europe visit including Scotland and England to visit relatives in London. Temple Bapha t Church will host visiting clergy during absence. Rev J Wellington Curran travels to Wilmington for a vacation and to officiate at Emmanist Episcopal Church until Trinity Sunday. The ongoing St Anns Teonady town event ends with a Mass and closing sermon by Rev James G Smyth.
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Harding
Hll
Haven
J. J. Muir
Europe
Scotland
England
London
Temple Baphat Church
J. Wellington Curran
All Faith
Wilmington
Trinity
St Ann's Church
Teonadytown
Edwin
Cathalia University
Janes G. Smyth
Prohibition Report Denies Whisky Sundaes in West Virginia
A 1914 note from West Virginia officials denies druggists selling whisky sundaes under prohibition. State Superintendent Crabbe and Legislative Superintendent Dinwiddie state no evidence found of such a practice and offer $100 for proof leading to arrest and conviction.
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Easter Post
the Post
West Virginia
West Virghna
George W. Crabbe
Commissioner Blue
Charleston
W. Va
E. Dinwiddle
Washington, D.C
Dny
Geo. W. Crabbe
Edwin
Dinwiddie
Injunction Refused Against Insurance Company Case
The Provident Association failed to obtain an injunction to stop the American Home Life Insurance Company from continuing business under its charter. The court decision, by Justice Wright in the District Supreme Court, held against the Provident Association claiming the contract transferred insurance operations in 1913. Col Chester Harding leaves on vacation, with Capt Mark Brooke acting commissioner in his absence.
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Tasurance Company
Justoe Wright
Supreme Court
Col. Harding
Col
Chester Harding
Marthas Vineyard
Mass
Mark Brooke
Capt Brooke
Philippines
War Department
San Francisco
Fins
Protest to Praeger Targets Out-of-Town Food Ads
Retail Merchants' Association protests Postmaster Otto Praeger for advertising out-of-town food purveyors in the parcel post program. Secretary Charles J. Columbus delivers the letter after a lengthy board meeting, urging equal opportunity for Washington merchants and criticizing paternalism and nonlocal advertising. Guiles Flowers last long. Choice home-grown flowers fresh cat when ordered prompt delivery. 121
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The
Retail Merchants’ Association
Otto Praeger
Charles J. Columbus
Retail Merchants' Association
Washington
D.C
Bir
Retall Merchants’Association
Washington Post Office
Board of ‘Governors
Chas. J. Columbus
Babies Highlight Conuora Lodge Outing at Marshall Hall
Members of Conuora Lodge No. 174 IAM held their annual excursion to Marshall Hall aboard the steamer Charles Macalester. The crowd enjoyed athletic events such as a baby contest for under three, tug of war among the twelve strongest, and a bowling contest. Prizes awarded included 10 for the lucky baby and 5 for second place. excursion tickets to Niagara Falls and Atlantic City were offered as prizes. Committee members included George A Jones, S. F. Martin, Thomas Bresnahan, C. Kreichbaum, H A Moyer, J. F. Sheehan, and L J. Farsley.
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Conuora Loage
International Association of Machinists
Marshall Hall
Charles Macalester
Paby
Niagara Falls
Atlantic City
George A Jones
F. Martin
Thomas Bresnahan
C. Kreichbaum
H A Moyer
J. F.sheehan
L J. Farsleyi
Population Decline in Panama Canal Zone After 1922 Census
The 1922 canal zone census shows a population drop from 61,279 in 1912 to 37,705, a 28 percent decline. The fire and police canvass excludes U S government employers in Panama and Colon. Among residents 6,104 are white American men, 1,574 women, 1,535 children. other nationalities total 18,269 men, 5,674 women, and 5,? children.
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Panama Canal Zone
Fire and Poles
Canal Zone
United States
Fanrae
Colon
Fanamé Canal
Sts
Maryland Agricultural College Leaders Address Lincoln Chautauqua
Dr H J Patterson president of Maryland Agricultural College spoke to a large colored audience at Lincoln Chautauqua Lincoln Md. The talks covered suburban development beyond the District and rural life improvements for colored residents in Prince Georges County Md. Prof Metsgar and Fulton F Gordon joined Patterson in lectures outlining soil productivity fruit potential and city living conditions with optimism for suburban opportunities.
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Maryland Agricultural College
H. J. Patterson
Lincoln Chautauqua
Lincoln
District of Columbia
Prince Georges County
Patterson
Metsgar
Fulton F. Gordon
Washngton
Metzgar
Maryland
Gordon
Atreste
Plan to Move Colored Folk Pools in City Parks
Commissioners consider a plan to reserve a women’s pool in the Monument grounds and seek a new colored pool in the southwest district. The change aims to accommodate more women and Sunday access, while preserving existing schedules and not immediately closing pools. Dr. Hudson notes a goal of pools at every playground and predicts high attendance as pools close mid September.
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Sak
Congress
Wannot
Ims
William 3. Hudson
Sandeo
Watuts
Hudson
Poole
Wife seeks limited divorce in District Supreme Court
Laura V Robinson sought an admitted divorce from Robert F Robinson in Hyattsville Maryland. She says he attacked her July [text unclear] and she called an officer. She seeks custody of their adopted two year old daughter. they have a son who is now an adult. Attorneys C R Abalt and S Quinn represent the wife.
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Laura V. Robinson
District Supreme Court
Yestawlay
Robert 4. Robinson
Hyattsville
C.R. Abalt
Quinn
Curious Classified Fragments From Early Bulletin Page
A scattered set of ads and notices mentions elastic hosiery trusses obesity belts carpet cleaning and home listings. Names such as Lenz & Lossau Henry Lee Bert Wolfe Walker and insurers appear in brief items alongside a floral shop and theater reference, all in a damaged OCR fragment.
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Varlccalty
Lenz & Lossau
End HO
Henry Lee
Lave
Walker
18Th 'St
Bert
Wolfe
Hfelgsurance
Colorade
Bhaffer
Virginia
Fast AM
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Ethelbert Nevin
Atlantis
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Thiryteenth Coast Artillery
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Del
Mr. Wohar
Charres K. Harris
IPA
G. W. McCollough
Mount Tabor Baptist Church
Wilbur F. Crafts
International Reform Bureau
Boston
Jesuity
Gonzaga College
Father O'Connell
Chicago
Father Duarte
Father Scully
John Robinison
Episcops Church
South Dakota
Paul H. Barbour
Sisseton Reservation
South Takata
Studebaker
L. N. Moraira
Commercial Auto End Supply Company
Studebaker Cava
John J. Kingman
T. J. Leycrew
Yisteabing
Seary Cme
Paterlaie
Asheville
Ana Olmer Eis
the Land OF the Sky
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Balbriggan
Nain
Aook
Tong
Anort
Alzan
Goode
Abe
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Arena
Hall
Lisle
Clark
Elasjic
Pearl Batto
Cambria
Cornetti
Sis
Serene de Aces
Lois Lot
Cuty Bulletins
Ang Menuen
Rome
Colgate
Sele
Tureud
Cava
Perard
Ise
Banff
Canadian Rockies
G. J. Weidman
New York Avenue
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D. J. O'Connell
Pa. Ave
Firestone
Pollock Car Corporation
Binta
Capital Brass
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Pennsylvania Ave
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