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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1914

Page

9

Veterans protest denials spark DC meeting in 1914

Washington Grand Army officials, led by Grand Commander Washington Gardner, press a protest against dismissals and demotions of veterans in federal service. Senators Smoot and Jones and Rep Fess back restoration, urging swift reinstatement and protection under statute. A committee to deliver resolutions to the President and cabinet is appointed.

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Vocational Education Aid Bill Introduced in Congress

A plan by the presidential commission on national aid to vocational education was submitted as a bill in Congress. Senator H. Smth of Georgia and Representative Hughes of Georgia introduced the measure. It proposes 790000 dollars annually from the Federal Treasury, rising to 1.5 million next year, with state contributions matching their rural population share. A federal board would coordinate with the Postmaster General and the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, and Labor departments.

Presidential Commission On National Aid To Vocational Education Congress Senate Hake Smth Georgia House Dudley M Hughes Federal Board of Vocational Education Postmaster General Secretaries of Interior Agriculture Commerce

Bank Shortage at Amsterdam First National Bank

National bank examiners report a cash defalcation of 180000 in the First National Bank of Amsterdam TM Y. They notified Deputy Comptroller Kane that the shortage will be made good and bank business continues uninterruptedly. The case is referred to the Department of Justice.

Amsterdam First National National Bank First National Bank of Amsterdam Kane Department of Justice

Chamber Plans Pension Study For Civil Service Workers

The Chamber of Commerce will form a special committee on June 9 to study civil service retirement for government workers. A possible bill in Congress would create a pension fund of about 450,000 dollars, with back loans drawn from unused post office appropriations. Postmaster General Burleson reports few post office veterans have been demoted or removed since March, with one exception.

Chamber of Commerce Bull Treasury Willam I Gunde Chamber Chambers Thomas Grint City Post Office Gude Congress Enamper Washington Senate Burleson Postoffice Department United States George Marshall Frnrser Praexer Washington Post Office L Jonnsen Fulton R Gordon Washington DC So Dome William Samuel Ro William A Hutchins Joseph Randoll John J B Lerch G T Gither Putnam Washington Post Praeger

Festival for the Blind at Montrose Pach Georgetown

A charity ice cream festival for the Home for the Blind will be held tomorrow afternoon at Montrose Pach Georgetown. Mrs Richard Sylvester has led efforts and the event aims to raise a substantial sum for the home with a reception from 7 to 9 in the evening. New Assistant Attorney General Charles Warren of Boston succeeds Jesse Codking after resigning two weeks ago. Adkins remains as special assistant in the railroad and antitrust investigations.

Montrose Pach Georgetown Richard Sylvester New Asstant Charles Warren Boston Jesse Codking Adkins New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Department of Justice Wué American Can Company Corn 1 Products Company

Schools borrow coal to heat McKinley manual training schools

Coal for the steam plants at the McKinley Manual Training and Armstron schools has run short. With no funds to buy fuel, the superintendent orders two institutions to borrow coal from nearby schools. McKinley securing coal from Bussess High School, staff wheelbarrows ferrying fuel daily, while officials avoid discussion.

McKinley Manual Training and Armstrons Manual Training Mckintey Fn Bussess High School

Aldis Browne Dead Lawyer and Philanthropist

Aldis Birdsey Browne a Washington lawyer and longtime Supreme Court bar member died at his home after a 9 year illness from Bright's disease. He led Georgetown Law faculty and was a trustee and mentor in national organizations. Funeral to be conducted by Bishop Cranston with interment likely Rock Creek Cemetery. survived by wife Mary Baray Delehay Browne and five sons and two daughters.

Aldis Birdsey Browne Washington United States Supreme Court Charklee Wyoming Avenue Northwest Mr Browne Brights Hare Afi Browne Facty Georgetown Law School Coumbian George Washington University Womans College of Baltimore National Geographic Society Lawyers Club Uae New York Republican Club of Cosmon Cluh University Club Gneys Chase Club Browne Wille England Tocluel Ranston Methodist Church Liant Jamiltan American University Wallington Willan R Wedderspion Toundhill Ffowne Mary Baray Delehay Lulows Louis Browne Alexander Britton Browne Mumber Bri Hugne & Co Aldis J Browne Real Estate Roker Chicago Jesse J Browne Buildute Constructor Frovidence Arthur Trowne Magne Jeinme Mary Eliabeth Browne Miss Padgett Association of Oldest Inhabitants District of Founding Hospital Ameican Bar Association United States Hie Supreme Court of the United District of Columbia Caphol David Bennett Mill Senator Ingalig Kansas Senator Sawer Wisconsin Justice Harlan Supreme Dome of The

Fifteenth Day March by Third Field Artillery from Fort Myer

The Second battalion Third field artillery under Maj Summeral departed Fort Myer yesterday for a fifteen day march to Tobyhanna Pa. There they will hold an instruction camp for militia field arbiters until October. The States east of Pennsylvania will supply batteries to the camp in summer with limited exceptions.

Batterese D Third Field Artillery Maj Summeral Fort Myer Tobyhanna Pa Pennsylvania

De Saulles resigns as minister to Uruguay amid personal reasons

John L De Saulles of New York, recently confirmed by the Senate as Minister to Uruguay, informed the Secretary of State that a sudden personal affliction prevents him from serving. He had planned to pursue a life of public service in Latin America and notified his wife, who with their 18 month old child had just left for London.

Mar South America Waa London John L de Saulles New York Senate Uruguay de Saulles Tié Saulles South Armenean Republic de Sautley Fowler John Te Saulles Life Repibuc Mae Tiel Thlein Willam MioCamba Campaum OX College Mir de Saulies Allar Saes Hecksher Stephen van Tennwiner Chip New Yorke Union Vale Mr de Saulles G@ Mo Hecksher August Jlecksher Hecksher & de Saulles Liftth Avenue Heck She Heck Vsherea Estate Holdings the Saales Ffairs Liugtay Washington Secretary of State M- de Saulles

Streets to Get WeW Lights in Northwest Area

New lights will replace old lamps between G and I streets and Seventh to Fifteenth streets NW this week. Electric engineer W C Allen says the district will install newer incandescent lights along F and G streets, Seventh to Fifteenth, and D Street from Seventh to Tenth, with further work on Eighth to Fourteenth streets between D and G. Additional fixtures will be placed on B, D, H and I streets east of Seventh as part of a citywide lighting upgrade plan.

W C Allen Seventh Street Washington

Fatal leap for boat as Miss Funk drowns in Potomac

Miss Lillan Funk 28 of 11th Street Northwest dies after falling from a bateau into the Potomac while trying to board a launch for the Highway Bridge. C E Ingling of Chapin Street Northwest, commodore of the Cornthian Light Club, narrowly escapes death while attempting to save her. he is rescued by nearby boatmen. Funk’s body recovered minutes later as river search continues. Miss Funk had a sister in New York and had worked at a ladies tutoring establishment in the city.

Lillan Funk Bateau Potomac Ludd Street Highway Bridge Virginia Chapin Street Northwest Cornthian Light Club Miss Unk Ingling Yacht Club Ma Batesu Shorty Lune Vila Miss Dunks Miss Ruadway New York Marble Hill Breny

Diplomas Awarded to Forty Five How ard University Graduates

Forty five students in three departments of Howard University received diplomas at last night’s commencement in Ward Hall Chapel. President Thomas Jows Newman presented the diplomas and delivered the principal address. The graduates include Pearl Jones and Virginia Norman Towne among others, with names listed in the official class roster.

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Flat rate phone contracts face switch to measured service

D Porter, division manager of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company, stated the company will discontinue outstanding flat rate contracts in Washington. Remaining patrons will be billed from June 7, 1914, on standard measured service or, for quarterly plans paid beyond June 1, from the date payments were made. The move aims to enforce lawful terms while avoiding service disruption and hardship to subscribers exercising their rights, with bills to reflect volume and equipment usage as for over percent of District business service customers.

Porter @sision Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Washington District of Columbia

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