No Slipping Back Insists Daniels at Naval Academy
Secretary Daniels told the United States Naval Academy graduating class that end of hostilities does not permit rest but demands a greater peace time record. He urged 44 graduates to lead with initiative, innovation, and constructive thought to advance the navy and national defense beyond wartime achievements.
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Annapolis
Daniels
United States Naval Academy Today
United States Navy
Seretary Tein
Amprian Nnvel Oteers
Yanks in Antwerp Clash Reported
A clash near Antwerp involves American soldiers engaging hostile forces. Reports indicate several Americans were wounded and ferried to safety as the conflict escalated on a Wednesday. Details remain scarce from the damaged text.
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Tao Pete
Antwerp
Rhea and Adams to Get Office in Tempe Race
In Tempe a slate led by Rhea and Adams seeks operation commissioner posts with Democrat backing. The party confirms nominees and schedules a reception at Cerra Park as voters prepare for the general election.
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Rhea
Adams
Bane
Jared Biloam
Brstal
Tamself
Berkley
Adares
Shartette
Obscure Obituary Fragments From Early 20th Century Local Notices
Fragmented OCR obituary notices mention Goodrich and Palmer families, with scattered addresses, ages, and dates. Includes references to streets, lanes, and churches, plus a 1919 event noting attendance and a funeral or burial timetable. Entities include Goodrich, Palmer, Florence, McKeever, Vand, and Moss.
Army Aviator and Miss Drexel Elope
Alss Alice Gordon Drexel heiress and society figure of New York Newport and Philadelphia wed Captain William Barrett Air Force USA. The couple surprised her parents and family by marrying recently with only close friends present. The Drexels were unaware of the engagement and learned of the marriage after it occurred.
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Alss
Alice Gordon Drexel
John R Drexel
New York
Newport
Philadelphia
William Barrett
Air Force
USA
Drexel
Barrett
Tie-Up On N W Feared By Norfolk And Western
Rail traffic across the Norfolk and Western system faces a near total shutdown as machinists at West Virginia shops walk out after dismissals and insubordination charges. Washington is notified. unless an agreement is reached within 14 hours, enginemen and train crews will be called out. Key figures include Lieut Col Harry D Hedges and Brig Gen Charles Dawes, with local graduates and awards noted in a separate ceremony.
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
Railroad Administration
Washington
Western
West Virginia
Walene
Bakers Elect Officers at Potomac States Baking Meeting
Special to The Washington Post Wheeling West Virginia June 6 Potomac States Baking Industry adjourned last night after selecting Corfatba Virginia as the next meeting site and installing officers W R Caskey Martinsburg West Virginia the new president Other officers are vice president George Muhley secretary Glenn Gaiber treasurer T V Matthews executive committee Frank EK Smith Cumberland T W Vinge T F Bayha and John Singer Baltimore and Washington baking interests were largely represented
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Washington Post
Wheeling
Potomac States
Corfath
R Caskey
Martinsburg
George Muhley
Glenn (Iaiber
T VY Matthews
Frank EK Smith
W Vinge
T F Bayha
John Singer
Baltimore
Washington
Wwert
Maryland and the Virginias Wounds Near East Newmarket
A June 6 report from Cambridge Maryland details an ambush shooting near East Newmarket on the State road. Messick and Tubman were wounded. jealousy is suspected. Grover Tubman assisted the wounded to Dr Myers in Horlock.
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Washington Post
Cambridge
State Road
Fast Newmarket
Race Messick
Lloyd Tubman
Messick
Newmarket
Tubman
Riddle
Grover Tubman
Dr Myers
Hurlock
Strike cripples Davis Mill in West Virginia city
Special to The Washington Port reports widespread strike disruption in Davis Mill West Virginia. The West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company will shut permanently and stop pumping town water after July 3. Dismantling begins. tannery fires burn unsold logs at Babcock Lumber. Mine resumption uncertain as Davis Coal and Coke resumes remain pending.
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Washington
Davis
W. Va
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company
Babcock Lumber Company
Davis Coal and Coke Company
Three Democrats Seek Delegates Nomination in Alexandria
A Alexandria city and county primary to pick a Democratic candidate for the house of delegates was set for August 5 after a joint committee meeting led by Howard W Smith. Candidates John W May J W Collins and Charles Jease attended with local party officials. In other news, George Weaver shot Daniel Lewis at the Virginia Shipbuilding plant. Weaver surrendered and awaits the Lewis outcome. The body of Lola H Chaffee from 312 Wolfe Street was sent to Elkwood Va for burial. she died Thursday at Alexandria Hospital.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
House of Delegates
Alexandria County
W. A. Smoot
John W. May
J. W. Colling
Virginia State Federation of Labor
Charles Jease
George Weaver
Duke Street
Daniel Lewis
Virginia Shipbuilding Corporation
Lewis
Alexandria Hospital
Weaver
Lola H Chaffee
Alexandrian Hospital
Elkwood
Chaffee
Culpeper County
Wolfe Street
Virginia Weddings In June From Danville To Charlottesville
Virginia society reports multiple weddings across Danville Pittsylvania Halifax Calhoun and Charlottesville. Agnes Bryant and James Bryant Mary Lovelace and William Worry Oaks Mollie Maddox and Robert Hibbert wed at St Pauls Memorial Church with Rev Bevberly Tucker Jr officiating. Virginia Ward Wicklin and Mary Alexander Galt Jr wed in Richmond with parish officials and military ties. Robert Weilham Hibbert and Mollie Maddox among others wed in June in Gordonville Irvington Fredericksburg and nearby locales.
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Danville
Jane
Fannie B Whitson
Pittsylvania County
John P Clardy
Halifax
J C H Nolland
Vernon Hill
William Worry Oaks
Callands
Mary Lovelace
Witt
Wicter JR Wilson
Primitive Baptist Church
Keathaville
Agnes Beryant
Tate Code Bryant
James Bryant
Northumberland
T Laugher
Springfield
Charlottesvillet
Robert 'Weilham
Gordonsville
James W Sneed
Trattie Laurie Scales
Watler Y Scales
Irvingt Ton
Irvington
Washington
Fredericksburg
Addie Moody Riedsoe Urece
Addie Celeste Het
Beaver Dam
Hanover County
Carroll Tames
Alexandrr Galt
Christs Church
Bowling Teen
J Jo Langer
Georges
Mias Blice Fichlin
Henry Savage Ir
Paris
Big Navy Yard Garage Burned in Portsmouth
Fire at the Portsmouth navy yard destroyed a large garage housing six automobile trucks. Nearby navy yard officials and several hundred sailors were alerted as flames threatened adjacent residences. Yard and city fire crews battled the blaze with multiple streams. three to four extinguishing lines were used. A special report from The Washington reached multiple readers describing the incident and responses.
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Portsmouth
Navy Yard
Grain and Live Stock Prices from Billhmore June 6
Market report lists butter eggs and dairy prices across Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia with regional creamery figures. live stock prices from Chicago and Baltimore alongside grain values for corn oats barley and wheat in No 2 and No 3 grades. hogs cattle sheep and calves quoted with weights and bid ranges. Key entries include butter shares 59 60 and 46 41 dairy prints and western Maryland and nearby firsts. hogs cattle and sheep price bands across weight classes. corn oats and barley bids by No 2 and No 3 grades.
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Billhmore
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Ohio
West Virginia
North
Chicago
Baltimore
Goowh Gooch dies after fall in Charlottesville obituary
Virginia obituary notices report Mrs M C Gooch matron of the Home for the Aged dying after a fall causing a broken hip at a local hospital. Funeral held at First Methodist Church. Mollie Carroll Gooch, later Mrs Jarman Gooch, was from Charlottesville. Also noted: Mrs Martha V Abbott of Haileyville died in hospital, daughter of the late Henry Gohm of Page County, body sent to Rileyville. Gordonsville reports Hart sook aged 4, funeral at Methodist Church, Gordonsville Lodge 184 100 Fr. surviving wife, four sons, three daughters. Fredericksburg item: Jacob Gebing, 65, formerly of Fredericksburg, died in Baltimore. wife, three daughters, one son in U S service in France.
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M C
Menry Gohm
Page County
Sue Abbott
Rileyville
Gordonsville
Hartsook
Methodist Church
Gordonstitle Lodge
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Volland Meviors
Jay
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North 329
Ti Sardo & CO
Chaari Automobile Funerals
Lincoln
Joseph Gawler's Sons
Sation
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ROY M. Perry Company
GEO P. Zurhorst Sons. Incorporated
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A. J. Schippert
Owiuitam Lee
SONS
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James T. Ryan
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Chanel
M. Hindle
Ladervaker
Embalmer
Cremati
Sergeon
Malin
R Speare CO
T. R. Nalley & Sons
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Gude
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Gaithersburg
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Roger T Wihrteford
Gawthersbare High School
Masony Flall
Brooks
Limbeth Fyffs
Daisy Polson Soper
Grace Tistelle
Wase
John Ro
Armearle Cooke
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Josneh
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Richand
Harry D Hedges
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Hiram W Johnson
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New York City
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News OF Alexandria
Virginia Weddings
Pat Winzell
Jane Ernest E Weimer
Somerset County Telephone Company
Somerset
James Pearson
Lulu A. Griffith
Harpers Ferry
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Adeline W. Mellinger
Cumberland Md
Adeline W Mellinger
William M Mellinger
Warren
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Maryland Theater
Roy
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Payne Burtner
GM_ Burtner
Sharpsburg
Rupe
W. BE. Allen
Beleans
Jem-Klene
S. Kann Sons Co
King’s Palace
Palais Royal
Lansburgh & Bro
Catton
Norfolk
Wilmington
Eiectrie Light
John W Thompson & Company, —— Incorporated
15Th Street
Main
White House
John W. Thompson
Mim
Mabel Wagnalls
Nazimova
New York Sun
Johne
Funk & Wagnalls Company
Fourth Ave
R. K. Ferguson
Salasia
Milburn Electric
Champlain St
Kalorama Road
Milburn Light Electrics
Detroit Electrics
Hupmobiles
Evan
SAVOY
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