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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1919

Page

9

Farewell to Hurley at Wardwan Park Inn

Edward S Hurley retires as chairman of the United States Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation. At a farewell dinner attended by about 3790 workers a clock and a book of resolutions were presented in gratitude for his leadership. Speakers included Maj Gen William Black and Raymond Stevens. Hurley praised associates and recalled aiding shipbuilding for wartime needs.

Edward S Hurley Wardwan Park Inn United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Mir Hurley Wilson Shipping Board Henry M Robinson Hurley Wilion Black United States Army V Raymond & Stevens Matthew C Brush American Shipbuilding Corporaton Praises Associatess Frank Lord Shipping Board and Fleet Corporation Hugh Americas Fieteen

British marshal honors American officers in WWI act

Marshal Hulig decorated several American officers for distinguished service and devotion to duty. Major General Squiers, chief signal officer of the American Expeditionary Force, is highlighted as a recipient, with reviews by Sir Douglas Haig and general officers. A lower photo shows decorations being presented while a message from Charles M Schwab is noted.

Marshal Hulig General Squiers Douglas Haig Squiers Cmmander

Plea for Bolshevik Red Leader’s Hopeful Stand

A British dispatch cites strong Bolshevik claims of overthrow and the Russian front crisis. It notes whispers of Allied withdrawal from Russia, mutinies on the Onega, and debated options to avoid German domination as British fleets face potential sea access shifts.

Washington Post Public Ledger The Public Ledger Co London Itasdi Russia Dvina

Soldiers Urged as Forest Fires Threaten Montana

Buckane July 36. With new fire plates and labor draining, forest fires flare across Lolo Missoula and Clearwater forests. The Rattlesnake, Hughes Creek, Running Creek fires expand. Montana Council of Defense asks for troops to aid fire control amid strong winds and large burned areas.

Buckane Wash Montana Idaho Federal Forest Service Lolo National Forest Missoula Forest Clearwater Forest Montana State Council of Defense Hughes Creek Bitter Root Running Creek Salmon Mountains

British leaders claim peace demands and guilt for acts

A quotation from a British statement alleges authorities terrorised Germans and that peace through violence was the only escape. It asserts responsibility for others' misdeeds and warns innocence will not absolve guilt, even if protests of innocence are made.

Preme Army

DIED BREWER CARSTARPHEN HAEFER MURPHY OBITUARY NOTES

Death notices from July 1919 report J William Brewer at Emergency Hospital details of services at Church of the Ascension and residence in Washington. Om its, Carstarp hen at Garfield Hospital. Virginia and MurPhys obituaries with funeral details and addresses. Admiral George Dewey Camp announces death of comrade Wm Murphy with service at Ninth Street Southeast and Congressional Cemetery.

Brewer J William Henriett Wilson Brewer EM Hanshew Fries Church of the Acenaion Twelfth Street Massach Dethel Lendour County Sowers, Murphy George Dewey Camp O. B Gomrade Ninth Street Congresalonal McKer

Revolution fears across Europe noted by Erzberger

Erzberger warned that revolutions threaten Europe with possible contagion as five monarchs fell easily in the war. He urged statesmen to heed the despair of the people and the rising mass anger shaping policy and action.

Europe Herr Erzberger

Bay State Democrats Oppose British League Pact

The Democratic State committee adopted a resolution opposing England and allies forcing a league of nations on the American people. The measure states opposition to the so called covenant and aims to protect U S sovereignty and policy.

Boston Democratic State Committee England League of Nations

Irish Question Shaped by Majority Will

Fragmentary text notes attempts to compel recognition of England’s claim to Ireland against the clear will of a large Irish majority. No dates or additional identifiers are given in readable material.

England Ireland

Phelps Dominates Southern Tennis Championship Final

Hamlin Phelps of New Orleans won the Southern championship at Asheville Country Club by defeating J W Erwin of Spartanburg in three straight sets 6-0 6-2 6-1. In doubles, B E V Carter and I K Orr of Atlanta defeated the Capers brothers Rutledge and Frank of Augusta 6-4 6-2 6-4.

Asheville J W Erwin Spartanburg Hamend Phelpa New Orleans Asheville Country Club BE V. Carter I K Orr Atlanta Capers Rutledge Frank Augusta THE Sunday Post

Telling Trousers Goodbye on 9th St

A major clothing sale at Friedlander Bros on 428 Ninth Street features a large purchase of odd trousers from A. New & Co. in New York. Trousers are deeply discounted across four price groups, with values from 6.50 to 10 dollars, urging quick buying and matching coats.

Trousers Friedlander Bros Ninth St A. New & Co Broadway N. Y

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