Politics Under Red Cross Ban
National Red Cross headquarters urged all organization officials running for election to resign or refrain from offering themselves for campaigns. The statement stressed that political favors must not affect Red Cross work at home or abroad and that the service to mankind should carry no hint of selfishness. Washington officials refused to name any candidates, though several exist in the West.
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American generals guide French army units in swift action
The article details senior U S generals Bullard Bundy and Edwards directing divisions in Picardy with French corps support. It notes Bullard's long combat experience and potential promotion to lieutenant general, Bundy’s Verdun and Chateau Thierry service, and Edwards rebuilding the Twenty Sixth National Guard division into a confident, national unit.
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Social notes reveal a wave of Washington visitors and travels
Society items chronicle Helen Woodrow Bones and other dignitaries departing for Boston, New England, Henderson Harbor, Atlantic City, and various summer retreats. Names include Wilbur Carr, Joseph Frelinghuysen, Fairfax Downey, Kelloggs, Wadsworth, and Grew, with travels to Geneseo, Bretton Woods, Ocean City, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, and Hot Springs.
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Standardizing Meat Cuts A District inquiry
A three hour conference between the joint committee of the National Federation of Federal Employees and the District food administrator studied meat price problems in Washington. John L Beach, acting president, said the group aimed to verify facts about high commodity costs while the food administration works to standardize meat cuts and issue a fair price list. Wilson did not confirm abnormal Washington prices and argued that advertised prices from other cities are not fair evidence.
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Fatally Stricken at Dinner by Acute Indigestion
Edward W Pierce aged 64 of 223 Twelfth Street Northeast died suddenly at dinner yesterday evening from acute indigestion. The widower was living with his son and seated at the dining table when the attack occurred.
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