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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1917

Page

4

Unite to Aid Registry Plans for Celebration

The federation of Citizens Associations outlines plans for National Defense era registration day on Tuesday with 42 district associations participating. A central meeting discussed distribution of war messages, opening booths, and public notices across monuments grounds with band performances and bugle calls to mark registration times.

Odef Smith Edward Fe Too Washington Monument Grounds Marine Band Toclock Maj Pullman Registration Board Dax PD E .Wiseman Fountain Peyton Walter Brookes William F Gude Oyster

District Supreme Court judges urge school board reappointments

District briefs report judges urging reappointment of FH Pantel and WOT Cetll her to the school board. Memorial services for Jefferson Davis are set in Vernon Place with speakers. Events list include Mount Pleasant Players, Kebler Dramatic Club, and Takoma Chapter aid fund shows tonight and tomorrow. A homicide and robberies noted, plus a gas leak incident and a car collision injuring Elizabeth Moulden. George Washington University teachers college anniversary events announced. Parochial hall cornerstone ceremony planned with Knights of Columbus. The Arts Club staged Schmitt’s Carnival Mignon with Miss Drain and Mrs Chase.

District Supreme Court District of Columbia Federation of Women C Lules FH Pantel Wot The Arts Club of Washington Schmitt Kathryn Drain Frerret George McCellan Chase Pherrette Marion Hill

Suit Filed Over Homeward Collision Injuring Oscar T Wright

Oscar T Wright, recently discharged con valescent from Homeopathic Hospital, sues Edward S Barker of the Hirdic Cab Co for 309 damages. Wright accuses Barker's careless driving caused a collision near 1501 Tanmont Street NW, shattering his eye with glass fragments during the ride home.

Homeopathic Hospital Oscar T Wright Tamont Street Library Publications J Addison Ticks Charles H Merillat Wright Yeaterday District Supreme Court Edward S Barker Herdic Cab Company Woriaht

Ruth Moore Divorce Suit Seeks Alimony and Home Sale Block

Ruth Moore files divorce proceeding alleging improper conduct and seeks permanent alimony while opposing sale of the home at 4090 Fourteenth Street North. She asks protection from eviction and to restrain actions on the residence as the court schedules further hearings and temporary relief.

Ruth Moore Moore Bill May Thomas Sansel

Sousa Enlists in Navy at Great Lakes Station

Great Lakes WM May 41 reports John Phillip Sousa, once a Marine Band director with the rank of lieutenant, has enlisted in the United States Navy. He begins organizing the Great Lakes Naval Training Station Band and hopes to build it into a 369 piece ensemble.

Great Lakes WM John Phillip Sousa Leutenant United States Marine Band Washington Ioda United States Navy Great Lakes Naval Training Station

Births Reported From Local Families

Multiple births announced for families including Russell and Eunice Willson with a girl, Harry and Rae Silverman with a girl, and others such as James C and Isabella K Naughton with a girl. Boys noted for John W Dedmen, Fiward B and Fish Mo Riltingsler, and additional entries list parents Paymend Waslington and Percey H Taylor with girls among many others.

Russell Eunice Willson Harry Rae Silverman Mick Francis Vivian Smith Bay James*c Isabella Naughton John V Agnes M MrFaddeo William F Margeret F Mahaney Benjamin Pauline Krasnick Timothy AH Florence Johrden John H Row Haake Michart Mertle George Arthur Salome Gooding Harola Kathiran Graham John W Jape Dedmen Joseph A Lala Carr Fiward Fish Mo Riltingsler Theodore W Margaret C Alexander Paymend Teli

Deaths Reported In Local Hospitals And Cemeteries

Death notices list numerous individuals including Robert P. F. Capps and Manuel A. T. Cabellero among others at Columbus and Freedmen hospitals. The column records ages and burial locations, with several names tied to Columbia and Garfield areas and addresses such as Flagler Place.

David O Morrell Sre Tone Atrema Tatliffe Samah Meg Onder Catherine M Tinng Margaret McTurlavt Garfield Hospi John Wo Meer Columbus Robert PF Capps Flagier Robert BH Dalton Vve 223 Wine Manuel A T Cabellero Columbia

Army Service Wins Mercy for Former Policeman Beach

Creditable army service saved Lindsey E H Beach, ex policeman, from 18 months in prison for extortion of William Wisdom and William M Canby, workers at a Hopewell munitions plant, during inaugural week. Beach, who served in the army, rejoined the police, enlisted again, and was part of special vice squad duty. Sentence suspended on recommendation of United States Attorney Lasker, with War Department concurrence. Daniel W Baker and J Miller counseled Beach.

Lindsey EH Beach William Wisdom William M Canby Hopewell Beach Justice Could United States Lasker War Department Daniel W Baker 2 J Miller

Mets Fights Wife's Suit in District Court

Tohn D Mets, a government employee, filed an answer in district court denying his wife Pula Meta’s permanent alimony suit. He admits frequent quarrels and one drinking incident but cites her jealousy. He denies threats or harm and is represented by Attorney John C Fuster.

Tohn D Mets District Supreme Court Pula Meta Gallifornia Mets Hodds John C Fuster

Corespondents Ordered to Pay Costs in Divorce Suit

In the cross bill suit of Albert T Mellie versus Gertrude W Meilheen, the corespondents were ordered to pay all costs and $100 to lawyer T. Te Gres. The Supreme Court Justice Staft signed the decree in Mellie’s favor. Mrs Meliveen’s bill for a limited divorce on cruelty and desertion was dismissed.

Albert T Mellie Gertrude W Meilheen T. Te Gres Just Art Supreme Court Staft Meliveens

School Girls Give Red Cross $1010 in War Service Funds

School girls and donors contributed to the Red Cross War Service Fund totaling 1010 dollars. The fundraising efforts included a congress style event with arrangements coordinated by local officials and representatives. Proceeds were to be shared with veterans and local groups, supporting war relief, with receipts directed to the fund’s accounts.

Red Krose Finance Maifarlard War Service Fund Congress Melsin Haren Reprasedra Mller Isertson Cha Nan Waefarland Vestepda Red Trosa War Service Fund

SUN AND TIDE TABLE AND WEATHER SUMMARY

Weather data for Washington DC and surrounding states shows cloudy conditions with probable showers in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Forecasts predict showers Friday into Saturday in eastern regions with fair conditions in the Great Lakes area and southern states. Temperature readings range from mid 40s to mid 70s with variable wind directions and notable sun hours.

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Robs Mother Sent To Jail

George Trison Smith of Tat Pael Creek was found guilty in the rice court yesterday of robbing his mother of her silverware. The judge, Judge Pugh, asked what can be said for him. The mother replied she could only say nothing, as she had no defense against his treatment. The court imposed the sentence.

George Trison Smith Tat Pael Creek Pugh

Shambling Notices From The St James Flat

Fragmented OCR bulletin mentions a Wednesday event at St James Flat and a Washington Post item. It references a car route in Kale Price and prices around 23 cents to 35 cents. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.

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