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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1915

Page

10

British Command Controversy Behind Neuve Chapelle Losses

A Paris and London dispute centers on British generals and war leaders. French marshal French blames lack of high explosive shells for failures in Flanders while Lord Kitchener faces pressure over supply and strategic choices. The king and cabinet seek to calm strife to preserve unity and morale as public opinion sways toward a scapegoat.

Washington Post Wirshal Joan French Lord Kitchener Tendon Paris Toidon High Qwartera Three Hoares Mata Cota Weil Atlantic England Flanders Neuve Chapelle French Tura Kitcherer Thessay Kitchener Vonmanner Henry Raxtinson Fuest Banen Aubers Ridge London Mirshal Frenne Nimaele Barbu Hase Vegnan Trent Fara Eriis Asquith Moat Anx Taus Great Britain Ireland Mary Lord Northcliffe Neuve Chapelis Driblets Garness

Henry School Victors In City Track Games

Henry School won the New York Avenue division track and field meet with 65 points, topping runner up with 42 as 106 boys competed. The events spanned 30 yard dashes through distance runs, high jumps and broad jumps with Henry School collecting several top finishes and relay placements as part of a city championship qualification.

Henry School New York Avenue Henr Arthur Gales Abbott Langdon Twining T. Blake Pork

Lane Receives Honorary Degree at NYU Commencement

New York June 9 Franklin K Lane Secretary of the Interior was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by New York University at its commencement. Chancellor Elmer Clusworth Brown praised Lane for his services to the nation during the ceremony.

New York Franklin K Lane New York University Elmer Clusworth Brown Lane

Funeral services for James Harvey Grant held at home

Funeral services for James Harvey Grant longtime Washington resident who died Monday were conducted yesterday afternoon at his family home 301 Hamilton Street Northwest by Rev Howard G England of St Pauls Episcopal Church Rock Creek and Mrs Mary T Longley former president of the First National Spiritualists Association pallbearers included Dr Frazee Taylor Burch Edward Rolling Nicholas Grimm and Thomas Moore Interment in Glenwood Cemetery

James Harvey Grant Washington Famis Hamilton Street Howard G England St Paul's Episcopal Church Rock Creek Mary T Longley First National Spiritualists’ Association Dr Frazee Taylor Burch Edward Rolling Nicholas Grimm Thomas Moore Glenwood Cemetery

Ensign Confer Joins Midshipman Rogers in Naval Inquiry

At Annapolis the naval court of inquiry added Ensign W A Confer and Midshipman A Rogers as new codefendants beside seven midshipmen charged with gouging during the annual examination. The proceedings scrutinized Commander Traut’s testimony and questioned prior investigations and possible unfairness in handling original papers and copies.

Annapolis Naval Court of Inquiry Naval Academy W A. Confer A . Rogers Traut Enalyn H H Harrison Carlin Midshipmen Board of Investigation Moss Moe

Fatal burns threaten Hannah Pollock at home

Mrs Hannah C Pollock aged 73 of Forty-seventh and Brandywine streets Tennallytown is hospitalized at Georgetown University Hospital after her dress caught fire while preparing supper. She and her daughter Agnes Smith and daughter in law Florence Pollock were injured. neighbors and police moved them to the hospital in Seventh precinct auto patrol.

Hannah C. Pollock Mrs Pollock Seventh Precinct

Major A. B. Putnam Dead In Little Rock

Maj A B Putnam longtime head of the U S engineers office in Little Rock died from pneumonia in the early hours. He was 38 years old, a Massachusetts native and a West Point graduate from the class of 1895.

Little Rock Ark Putnam United States Engineers Massachusetts Weat Point

Tale at Terminal YMCA marks seventh anniversary celebration

The Terminal Young Men's Christian Association celebrated its seventh anniversary with a large gathering in the assembly room attended by hundreds. Speakers included William B. Wilson Secretary of Labor Franklin Roose velt Assistant Secretary of the Navy and District Commissioner Brownlow. The YMCA has expanded its quarters and equipment. Last year membership reached 877 and grew to 1,014 this year.

Wilson Loosevelt Terminal Young Men's Christian Association Pasooration William B. Wilson Labor Franklin R Roosevelt Navy Brownlow Terminal Ymca Ita Mora

George Washington U 1944 commencement honors ideals

2500 attendees mark the ninety fourth annual commencement at Memorial Continental Hall. Rear Admiral Stockton awards diplomas as Bishop Alfred Harding gives the benediction. Dr Henry Tucker urges straight living and moral force to guide graduates toward success.

Memorial Continental Hall Stockton Alfred Harding Henry St George Tucker Law School Virginia George Washington University Marine Band Charles Herbert Stockton UEN Tucker Dr. Tucker Carnegie Foundation Harding

Army and Navy Changes of the Day Latest Leaves and Duty Movements

A long list records leaves of absence and postings across Army corps and Navy commands. Names include Maj William J Glasgow Fifth Cavalry, Capt Tacob Coast Artillery, Capt Edward T Winston recruiting officer, and Lt Herbert H Ache Son among others. Several officers are relieved from duty in the Philippines and Manila defenses or reassigned to the United States.

William J. Glasgow Fifth Cavalry Tacob Wire Coast Artillery Corps Edward T. Winston U. A John Lund Ordnance Department Herbert H. Acheson Toast Artillery Corps Bernard & Peyton First Seld Artillery Edwin Wrich Dwight EB Audlyman Fifth Field Artillers Leonard J Mygatt Infantry Seventh Infantry Vermont Walter K Wilson Count Artillery Corps Vancouver Wash Fort Worden Comet Puget Sound William J Glasgow Fort Riley Kann Joseph M Kangley Coat Artillery Corps Manila Subic Bays United States James Frely Philippine Department Donald W. Forbes A. Will Letterman General Hospital Preelite San Francisco U SA John W Scovel William A Squires Mortimer Sanderson Benjamin Warfield Lester Cogg Philippine Islands Dong Moore Fort Totten Samuel J Randall Fort Robinson Nebi Charles Tainter Fort Barraccas Finn Harlan & Thompson Fort Si Okla Robert B Tobas Dougize Aria Harry Peavey Fort Williams Eugene Milburn Columbus Barracks Ohio Claudius Graber Fort Adams R. 1 Quartermaster Corps Philippine Island Orva EB Beezley Charles F Eddy William M. Dixon Jerome F. Sears Seymour Francis Tientain China

Naval Orders Detachments and Assignments Listed

A series of naval orders from 1915 to 1925 detailing detachments and assignments. Capt J J Knapp to commandant at Philadelphia Yard. M Milne assigned to Prairie and naval hospital Washington. Chief Gunner 6D Stilison at New York Yard. Chief Carpenter F W Witte to Rhode Island then Kentucky. Woop Harding detached to Georgia from Philadelphia Yard. Frank Smith to Portsmouth NH Yard then Rhode Island. W A H Sampson detached to Georgia. Charles Thompson assigned tooney Yard Portsmouth NE.

J J Knapp Naval Examining Washington Only Yard Philadelphia M Milne Prairie Naval Hospital Stilison Navy Yard New York F W Witte Rhode Inland Kentucky Woop Harding Ijuly Georgia Frank Smith Oavy Yard Portsmouth Rhode W AH Sampson Charles Thompson Oney Yard

Marine Corps Orders Include Transfers and Detachments

A list of Marine Corps transfers and detachments includes Capt Seth Williams AQM detached to Marin Barracks Guam to United States, Capt Prank Halford AQ M detached to Philadelphia, Capt C R Sanderson AQ M detached to Philadelphia, and First Lt E H BBrainard detached to Tenth and First Brigade in Philadelphia. Midshipmen from Naval Academy ordered to report by July 1915. fleet movements show ships sailing from various ports and several arrivals and yard orders, with the North Dakota ordered to Philadelphia yard in reserve and Kasawha placed in service at Mare Island.

Seth Williams Marine Barracks Guam United States Prank Halford Marine Corps Philadelphia C R Sanderson Marine Corps T Bartlet HB Brainard Navel Academy R J Mitchell L R de Roope Bur Well J A Minnis Ael Valle Witt Peck A F Howard R & Wright O B O'Neill K M. Burstan Wheeling Vera Crus Tuxpam Delaware Hampton Roada Norfolk Yard Denver San Diego Manuzanitl Prairie Newport New York Pstapses Norfolk Tea Jason Hampen Roads Lambert Point Hull Hopkins and Lawrence San Pedi Leonidas Mulvey Grounds Bristobal Neptune Hampton Roads Bocket Indian Head Chattanooga San Francisco San

Henry Jury Is Chosen Amid Trial Elect Debate

The Henry case records a clash over prosecutorial election of which of eight embezzlement and larceny counts to pursue. Judge Siddons weighs defense’s demand as United States Attorney Laskey prepares reply. jury panel formed while partial challenges and witness scheduling unfold.

Laskey John William Henry Siddons Dante Thew Wright Letty District Supreme Court Wright Justice Siddons United States James B Archer Henry Esabell Bardle Wayne Mr Wright T Morris Wampler United States Attorney

Lusitania Benefit at Columbia Theater Features Marlowe and Sothern

A Lusitania relief benefit social lighted by Julia Marlowe and E H Sothern opening in Washington. The program promises varied acts with music dance and song aiming to aid Red Cross disaster relief. Other attractions include Fritzl Scheff Gladys Clark Henry Bergman Julie Ring Eddie Cantor and many more in a packed bill at Kerthsille and the National through the week.

Columbia Julia Marlowe E H Sothern Mr Sothern Misa Marlowe Washington Red Cross Breat Sea Fritzl Schef Kerthsille Scheff Irving Berlin Gladys Clark Henry Bergman Craig Campbell Charles Rawson Wyatts Scotchlade Sissies Julie Ring

At Columbia Films Pauline Frederick in The Eternal City

The Famous Players Film Company presents Pauline Frederick in The Eternal City at Columbia all next week. It marks her first screen appearance and uses historic Rome settings such as the Vatican gardens and the Coliseum. Also appears are Little Mary Pickford in Fandon the Cricket and Elsie Janis in Betty in Search of a Thrill with a five part comedy.

Pol George M. Cohan Broadway Cohan New York City Maud Gilbert Albert Roscoe Poli Famousayers Film Company Empress Photoplay Theater Little Mary Pickford Fandon the Elsie Janis Crandall Bob Betty Nanson Janet Beecher Sola Washington McConley and Connell Fennell and Tyson Elsie Meyeris Abe Marks and Company Fighter

Fight for Franchise Urged by Brightwood Group

William McK Clayton urged enfranchisement for Brightwood residents alongside the half and half fight. He warned Congress may delay, suggesting timing to push both issues together. The group referred the matter to a committee to draft detailed action and pressed District officials on benefit assessments for unopened Thirteenth Street property. Repairs were sought on Illinois Avenue, Kennedy Street, and Seventh Street areas. The association adjourned until September.

William McK Clayton Brightwood Citizens’ Association Clayton Congress Committee On Thirteenth Street Madison Street Park Road Illinois Avenue Kennedy Street Georgia Avenue Seventh Eighth Streets Longfellow Kennedy Streets

Sing to Help Teresa's School in Anacostia Program Aids Debt Skip

SING TO HELP ST TERESAS Children of St Teresas Parochial School Anacostia presented their annual entertainment for the second time last night in the basement of the church under the direction of the teachers of the school Miss Josephine Ermold was accompanist Proceeds will be applied to reduce the debt on the school building The program included songs sketches and recitations Participants included Misses Mart Walsh Helen Amidon Stella Mudd Rowena Jenkins Gertrude Rowe Hattie Smith Helen Redmond Beatrice Knott Olma Stewart Madgalene Graham Mar Warren and Francis Dore Len Walshe Baker Herbert De Seles Quaid Leonard Fowler James Langley Ear Jenkins Bernard Peacock Rudolph Schilke James Foote and John Whelan

St .Teresas Anacostia Josephine Ermold Mart Walsh Helen Amidon Stella Mudd Rowena Jenkins Gertrude Rowe Hattie Smith Helen Redmond Beatrice Knott Olma Stewart Magdalene

The Post Puzzle Contest Offers Six Hundred Dollars

Readers are invited to enter a contest to score the most in sum puzzles to win six hundred dollars to begin a vacation. Details and larger charts are available upon application to The Post.

District Court News: Annulment Case and Other Filings

Coral Smith seeks an annulment from E H Smith alleging threats and captivity before a February marriage. She also seeks an injunction to prevent interference and notes Smith’s current 60 day sentence for assault. Separate matters include Eleanor A Chatard’s restraining order against District National Bank over a railroad bond, plus Hamrick & Co. incorporation and a will probate for Mrs Mary Gross Canfield.

Coral Smith D Edward Clarke District Supreme Court E H Smith Twelfth Street Smith Ine Levy Street Occoquan Eleanor A Chatard District National Bank Justice McCoy Equity Division 1 J William Henry Lewis Johnson & Co

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