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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ranston
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Toundhill
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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