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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1917
Page
12
A committee from the Randle Heights Citizens Association argued Sunday that more than 309 vehicles crossed the Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge over the Hastern Branch of the Lotemac, calling for a new wider bridge to replace the narrow structure in need of repairs. Large banners would be placed at both ends urging the public to write officials demanding action.
Washington social column reports a busy midsummer circuit. Secretary of State and Mrs Lanning return to Washington midweek after weeks at Henderson Harbor with relatives. Bulgarian Minister Panaretos and Mme Panaretos depart for Williamstown and Manchester by the Sea for August and Mme Panaratoff, a native Massachusetts woman, taught at the American University in Sofia. Swiss Minister and Mme Ritter sail to The Hague as Huebscher acts as chargé d affaires. Hoover hosts Baron Moncheur and Belgian ministers at the Metropolitan Club. Various diplomats, spouses, and Washingtonians register at inns, attend weddings, and plan summer stays from Atlantic City to Newport and Mountain Lake Park.
Secretary of Commerce Redfield urged editors to ship free current reading matter to American soldiers overseas to outrun U-boats. He cited Gen Parshing's plea for timely material and promised ship space when batches are ready, while allowing public contributions.
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