Memorial Day Ceremonies Honor Soldiers at National Cemetery
Large crowds join Memorial Day events in Alexandria with a program directed by John A Reeves. Speakers include Prof BW Murch and Rev Dr John Lee Allison. Children sang, Lincoln Gettysburg address read, and wreaths laid on graves of fallen soldiers. Elks place tributes to departed members. Filing period for Virginia House of Delegates candidates ends Friday under new primary law requiring 30 signatures. Funeral notices for Ernest D. Lambert and others listed, with services in Oakland and local cemeteries.
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National Cemetery
Elks Honor Departen
Virginia House of Delegates
Sellington
King Street
Alexandris
Washington
Arlington
Mount Vernon
John A Reeves
BW Murch
Stanton Meaver
John Lee Allison
Second Presbyterian Church
Dora Varney
T Janney
Blanche Rotchford
Edgar Carpenter
Grace Episcopal Church America
Janney
Murch
Duat
Misa Rotchford
Solomon
Weever
God
Childrens
Aliison
Alexandria Fight Infantry
WM King
Childrens Chorus
Wiss Varnes
Rex
Alexandria Lodge
Elna
Order
Validus
Triserty
Vexandria
Viter
de Watt
Victora
Fred Birrell
Bendheim
Wr Birrall
Ernest D. Lambert
Oakland
Cal
Imate Hia
Wheatley
P P Philips
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Lambert
Benjamin HE Lambert
Laura V ' Crymes
Charles P Lambert
Staunton
Governors Urge Calmness Over German Crisis Amid Lusitania Note
Governors from Wyoming and other states urge patience and forbearance in response to Germany's note on the Lusitania and submarine activities. They express support for President Wilson, call for calm uncertainty, and emphasize upholding the nation’s honor while seeking peaceful resolution.
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Germany
United States
Lusitania
Foreign Office
Great
Governor Locke Craig Endorses President in Crisis
Raleigh May 31 Governor Locke Craig of North Carolina expresses confidence in the President and administration. He praises the President’s courage, pledges to sustain him, and hopes for honorable peace while protecting the nation and its citizens.
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Raleigh
N. C
United States
Neutrality urged by Wisconsin and New Mexico governors
In Milwaukee on May 30 E L Phillip declares neutrality vital and warns against aiding any nation in the European war. He argues that continued neutrality serves U S interests and humanity, despite international legal pressures. Santa Fe on May 31 W C McDonald notes German replies to the American note and cautions patience, praising President Wilson and the fight for the country’s safety and welfare.
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Milwaukee
Wis
W. C. McDonald
New Mexico
Santa Fe
N. Mex
Wilson
Oregon Governor Warns on War Crisis Needs
Public statement by James Withycombe, governor of Oregon, urges calm amid wartime tensions while acknowledging real defense gaps. He cautions against excessive national sentimentality, calls for preparedness without militarism, and notes the difficult tradeoffs between peace and national safety.
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James Withycombe
Sovernor
Oregon
Salem
Oreg
Tate
United States
Alabama Governor Comment on German Arbitration Proposal
Governor Charles Henderson argues against referring the German note to The Hague. He says Germany must recognize or disavow international law principles and agrees to arbitrate the facts after. The letter from Montgomery stresses trust in President Wilson to handle the matter properly.
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Montgomery
Ala
Wilson
Germany
Hague
Governor M Alexander Urges Stay Out Of European War
Idaho Governor calls on Americans to remember duty to avoid entanglements in European turmoil. He argues neutrality protects traditions, peace, and democratic values, warning against pressing the President toward war unless nationally necessary for honor.
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M. Alexander
Idaho
Boise
America
Georgia Governor Urges Calm Support for Diplomatic Solutions
May 31 statement by John M. Slaton urges all citizens to back the administration in seeking diplomatic remedies to national difficulties. He cautions against pressure for hasty action, emphasizes the need for calm judgment, and favors allowing the President and advisers time to choose a wise course over war for financial gain and public suffering.
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John M. Slaton
Georgia
Atlanta
Taft
United States
Former Colombian President Reyes Arrives in New York
Among passengers disembarking from the Espagne at New York from Bordeaux was Gen Rafael Reyes former president of Colombia. He traveled with his family and was welcomed by officials.
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New York
Bordeaux
Rafael Reyes
Colombia
Peace Tableau Illuminates War's Horrors at Memorial Event
A 6,000-strong crowd gathered by the Washington monument as the Washington branch of the Women's Peace Party presented ten classical tableaux. Under Mrs. Christian Hemmick and Miss Hazel McKaye, performers depicted war’s ascent to destruction then ultimate peace, with a searchlight spotlighting the stage and a cast of young men and women including Milton Bryan and John Nelleigh.
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Women’s Peace Party
Searchlight
Arlington
National Capital
Washington Monument
Washington
Christian B. Hemmick
Hazel McKaye
United States
Hemmick
J. Wilder Tomlinson
John Nelleigh
Morven Thompson
Milton Bryan
Hiawatha
Stanley Olmstead
New York
Janet Richards
Women's Peace Party
Peace Party
Miss Richards
Diploma to Miss Sawtelle at Eastman school graduation
Graduation exercises at Misses Eastman's school featured parents viewing work in penmanship, spelling, math, maps, science drawings, and music theory. Alice Beirne Sawtelle led the graduates down the stairs and certificates were presented by Miss Mary Hestman and Miss Annie Hastman to primary and intermediate high school pupils. The excerpt notes top records for the year in the intermediate department.
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Misses Eastman
Alice Beirne
Sawtelle
Eastman
Mary T. Hestman
Annie H . Hastman
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Notable 1900s High School Graduates Honor Alumni Gifts
Class three by M Virginia Craif and class four by Margaret Yates Taylor note top marks by Ann Wickes Cravén. Isabel Noon and Felisa Noon excel in basketball and tennis. Betsy Jackson and Jane H Boyd lead later classes. Alice Beirne Sawtelle wins cups in physical culture and tennis. Neary gets a scholarship. Frances Howell Neville wins Bligs prize. Corcoran Thom prize goes to Sawtelle. Brank W Hackett delivers address. Bishop Harding presents diploma to Miss Sawtell as audience salutes graduates.
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M. Virginia Craif
Margaret Yates Taylor
Ann Wickes Cravén
Isabel
Felisa Noon
Betty Jackson
Jane H. Boyd
Mary T Hollen
Margaret ™. Neary
Alice Beirne Sawtelle
Margaret
Neary
Miss Neary
Alumnee Association
Bligs
Ailver
Frances Howell Neville
Carlyle
Corcoran Thom
Alice Beirne Sawtelle Brank W Hackett
Harding
Miss Sawtell
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Louis B Thompson
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le York
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Batiste
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