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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
10
A reader recounts a decade long morphine habit that grew insidiously, a struggle that led to a desperate descent into opium hell. Twenty years ago at the Greensboro Keeley Institute he arrived as a broken mental and physical wreck and emerged cured with the craving gone, transformed into a new person.
Across the area veterans observed Memorial Day with midmorning services at Arlington and other burial grounds. Notable speakers included John Burke treasurer of the United States and H V Speelman of the Sons of Veterans, with tributes at Mount Olivet and Congressional Cemetery and a final salute by a District National Guard detachment.
President argues Memorial Day should spur national duty and unity, citing Civil War lessons. He says remembrance must stimulate action and resolve, not dwell on the past, urging Americans to pursue daily duty, unity, and forward progress. He emphasizes democracy’s strength in free expression and collective responsibility.
In Berwyn Maryland on Memorial Day Walter Cox hurled a four-hit game as Central High’s Northwest Sunday School League eleven beat Berwyn 7 to 4 with errors giving Berwyn its runs. At Columbia Country Club memorial day golf tourney honors went to J A Kratz, F Leach, and Harry Wardman with varying handicaps.
Philadelphia May 31 Miss Elizabeth Porter of Washington DC survives to the second round of Play II in the annual women’s championship of Pennsylvania and the Eastern States at Merion Cricket Club. Other results include Varnell beating Smith 2 and 1, Tamplatt defeating Keene by default, and golf events at Chevy Chase Club with Dalzell and Minnegerode taking prizes in handicap against par and medal play.
Frankie Nelson of New York defeats Charley Egan of Washington on points after 15 rounds in the main bout at Ardmore last night. The fast contest featured Nelson's constant offensive pressure and a clear advantage in scoring.
President Wilson attended Arlington ceremonies as a 21 gun salute rang out from Fort Myer and Marines fired a volley over his car. Veterans groups led a daylong program with graves decorated, a unknown dead ceremony, and addresses by Wilson and Gov. Willis. A Maine memorial dedication and song closed the event.
Thirty two golfers enter the second annual District Association event at the Chevy Chase Course starting Thursday. Fifteen represent Columbus, nine Chevy Chase, seven Bannockburn and one Washington County Club with W R Tuckerman paired with D K Jackson in the opening round. John Davidson and H L Davis are on the opposite end, considered likely survivors of the early rounds.
In South Bethlehem Catholic University over Lehigh 6 to 5 in a tight game. The visitors led most of the way and clinched four runs in the eighth. Fidler umpired as Cathole University and Lehigh players produced multiple errors and notable plays including a double by Wynne and a sacrifice hit by Chenoweth.
Special to The Washington Post New York May 21 Georgetown University baseball team won the Catholic college championship with a 6 to 5 ten inning victory over Fordham. The game featured strong pitching by Kelly and Finnigan, key hits by Bevegan Kelliher and Kunian, and solid defense. The article also notes Memorial Day ceremonies at Fort Myer with remarks by Secretary Daniels and naval honors for Maine, plus President Wilson wreaths at several graves.
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore May 31 Downey along with Don Healy A Shanley and Mike Lynch of Carroll Institute Washington delivered a strong showing in the five mile street run. Wagner local boy Paul Wagner won in 35 minutes 3 seconds with Downey three seconds behind at finish Healy placed 14th Shanley seventh and Lynch eighth as thirty four started and twenty finished.
New York May 31 Jim Coffey of Dublin defeated Jim Flynn Pueblo fireman in the ninth round of a ten round bout. Flynn was badly beaten and bleeding from the nose and mouth but remained on his feet until his seconds threw in the sponge in the ninth.
Philadelphia May 31 The Fifth United States Cavalry polo team defeated their noso foes aided by a thirteen handicap in a decisive victory.
Bryn Mawr faced Moreston Cup opener at Bala with a final 11 2 penalty loss. Lieut J Milliken scored the cavalrymen’s lone goal as Bryn Mawr tallied one goal and incurred a single penalty.
Government League sailors over Fort Myer in a 0 to 1 victory. Key batting by Walbridge Mims Strain and Snyder with several defensive plays and stolen bases highlight the contest. Pitcher performances by Bishop and Geist noted, with Walbridge and Mims each contributing offensively.
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