District Prohibition Debate Halts District Bill Action
Vice President Marshall rules on District appropriation amendment to fund District government through federal aid. Senators debate appeal, with Works California proposing the provision while Smith Marsland contests its In order status. The appeal request sparks party lines as Clark Arkansas objects and the session adjourns with plans to revisit the issue.
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Died Edwards Military Order of the Loyal Legion notices
Obituary notices list deaths and funeral details for members and relatives including Eaton Albert Fd Edwards lieutenant colonel in the Army died in Nova Scotia and others with addresses in Washington Rockville and South Carolina. services times and interment at National Cemetery Arlington Rock Creek Cemetery and other local cemeteries are announced with relatives invited
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Villard
Benjamin Bartin
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Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Pow Ld
Virginia
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Nettie B. Powell
Fourteenth Street Northwest
Congress Adjournment Date Under Discussion in Senate Debate
The September adjournment date for Congress is under consideration as leaders debate plans to speed work. Senators argue over the half and half funding plan, House riders, and amendments affecting the District of Columbia. The Works amendment remains pending as night sessions and renewed efficiency hopes surface.
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Bravery and Execution Tied to Captain Fryatt Trial
Berlin reports Captain Charles Fryatt of the Brussels was executed after a German court martial found him guilty of attempting to ram a submarine. Witnesses say Fryatt acted while not in armed forces, following British Admiralty orders amid wartime danger near the Maas lightship and U-33 engagement.
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Maas
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House of Command
Stexmen
Aston
Fryate
Germany
Fn Allied
Lkely
Great Britain
Fearful British Reprisals Face U S Over Fryatt Case
The Fryatt case sparks Allied outrage and U S concern over submarine warfare policy. Hague Convention No 10 guides treatment of crews resisting capture. Allies argue captains may defend themselves when attacked. U S seeks clarity on reprisals and prisoner safety.
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Hurley Chosen Temporary President of Clerks Union
Joseph H Hurley was elected temporary president of the District branch of the Federal Employers Union at a meeting of district government employees in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. A membership drive and reforms for better pay and working conditions in federal service were outlined, with a next meeting planned to formalize the organization.
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Government Printing Office
Thomas H. Flaherty
National Federation of Post Office Clerks
Wordon Burch
Water Registrar's Office
W ¥. Franklin
Water Department
Employers’ Union
A. & Parker
Q Kline, Jr
Johnon
Dickman, Jr
Acth - Thompson
M- Hurley
British Patrol Boat Sunk in Sea Fight Off Scotland
German submarines attacked a British patrol flotilla off Scotland. Nelle Nutten was sunk with three dead. Onward and Eva likely lost with all hands. Dutch fishing boat rescued eleven crew, three later died from wounds. Separately a German submarine raid on a British ring fishing fleet sank eight vessels at Tynemouth.
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Nelle Nutten
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Alexandria News In Brief From City Health To Local Nuptials
Reports from Alexandria denied infantile paralysis cases beyond one recently noted, while city health officials pledged measures to prevent spread. Municipal projects progress include King Street paving work and Russell Road rebuilding. Obituaries, weddings, and local civic updates follow.
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Russell Road
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Rosemont
Braddock
Three Held in Jewelry Theft Case in Baltimore
Three young men from Baltimore were arrested on charges of larceny after allegedly stealing about 400 dollars worth of jewelry from RM Snooks at 42 Kenyon Street NW. Police say the trio rode a taxicab to the home, distracted Mrs Snooks, then two entered an upper floor and took the items. evidence led to recovery of part of the jewelry as officers traced plates and other clues.
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War's effect on tariffs and imports probe planned
President Wilson signals plan to use the revenue bill to set up a tariff commission to study Europe’s war impact on industry and trade. A proposed foreign tour would gather data on conditions abroad to adjust duties and aid American business, with emphasis on coordinating policy beyond party lines.
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Western States Representatives Urge Wilson For Woman Suffrage
Five regional representatives urged President Wilson to back a constitutional amendment giving women the vote. They claimed the new Woman's Party controls about 4,000,000 votes and would back his support. The delegation included Taggart of Kansas Baker of California Hayden of Arizona IMM of Washington and Taylor of Colorado.
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Legislators to Play Ball at American League Park
A fundraiser baseball game on August 10 will pit Democrats led by Representative Harrison of Mississippi against Republicans led by Representative Miller of Minnesota at the Acens stadium. The event supports Associated Charities and features numerous Democratic and Republican candidates from various states despite little practice, with enthusiasm promised to carry the day.
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New York
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Attempted attack on Hungarian premier Tisza reported
A Budapest dispatch to the Daily Mail via Vevey Switzerland states an unsuccessful attempt was made recently to assassinate Hungarian premier Count Tisza. Flight reports and dates uncertain, but the incident is described as an attempted attack without detail on casualties.
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British Seize Strong Positions Near Longueval and Pozieres
Reported on July 28 as British forces drive the Fifth Brandenburg division from Delville Wood and seize the area, with numerous prisoners taken. Artillery duels, counterattacks repelled, and aerial patrols claim enemy losses near Verdun and Neuve Chapelle amid continued fighting along the Somme and Vosges fronts.
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Dr F J Woodman Dies After Long Illness at 64
Dr Francia J Woodman aged 64 and long serving chief of surgical examining section at the pension office medical department died after six months illness at his home 634 A street northeast He will be buried in Somersworth NH next Wednesday with services at St James F E Church and a Knights Templar service followed by a midnight Robert de Bruce Council Kadush Scottish Rite service at the cathedral He graduated from Yale 1876 married Jennie W Cutter and held multiple lodge and society memberships including Masons Sons of the American Revolution and the Royal Order of Scotland He was educated at Columbian University now George Washington University in 1885 and had been a Mason since 1878 Survived by his wife.
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Six Knuths Die in Interurban Car Collision
Detroit July 28 six members of the Knuth family were instantly killed near Wayne eighteen miles west of Detroit when the improvised threshing machine they rode on was struck by an interurban car. The tragedy highlights dangers on rural rails as investigators begin to determine causes.
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