Trade Board Men Win Second Leg In Contest
Three-time winners the Washington Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce battled through eighteen-hole matches at Columbia Country Club. Board of Trade led 22 to 13 after the second leg, earning the Shaw & Brown trophy and a jubilee celebration at the clubhouse with speeches from Newman and Hiindenbure, celebrating a closely contested afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Country Club
Shaw & Brown
Formen
Washington Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce
Katie
Korea
Trofe Aldo
Tittle
Ecure
VF Rhce
Puavadson
Ro MM Burks
Ioshreses White
Board of Trade
Iol Dese Newbold
Harris N. Brown
Hmber of Commerce
Sup
Newman
Edwii Hiindenbure
Beird
Speiii
Frandenbure
BT Moran
Tyrumber
Chris J. Gockeler
Nectihes
Kang
Chamber of Comteary
J . Letts
Perringa
Roots
John & Slaven
Chipter of Commerce
John C Walhor
Fleaton
S& Metzeratt
Newman and Rho Burks
Fourth of July Mule Race At Brightwood Show
A male mule race will headline the Brightwood reservoir Fourth of July celebration. Teams include Thomas Grant and John Martin with other notables and a complete riding outfit prize. The committee plans to raise 3000 dollars to fund the event and solicits contributions via a designated bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brightwood Reservoir
Citizens’ Committee
Thomas Grant
Chamber of Commerce
Chris Josseler
Board of Trade
Charles J Columbia
Associaion
John Martin
National Press Clubs
John Toate
Anance Committee
Treerke W White
Clarence P King
Fo Andrews
BDC
Brandenberg
Morin J. Whiting Estes
Odell S Smyth
Chrry J Gocheler
Emmons
Smith
Moo Flitie
Reeside
Milton Niles
Greek Frat Celebrates First Anniversary at Fraternity House
Epsilon Chi Chapter of Sigma Chi marks its foundation anniversary with a campus gathering at 1331 Fifteenth Street. George Washington University alumni attend along with Thomas Ewing, commissioner of patents, as an honored guest. Short addresses and an impromptu musical program conclude the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsilon Chipter
Stgma Chi
Geoge Washington University
Washington
Thomas Ewing
Commissioner of Patents
Prethera
Fs. Fluff
Leon Frost
Jay Keegan
Wayne Johnson
James Houghton
Logan Morris
Tarry Maxwell
Wedding Cancelled After Unauthorized License
A wedding planned for Misa Irene McLoud Foster and Michael OConnor, both tied to Rockville and Fort Smith respectively, was called off after Foster claimed the Rockville license was obtained without her consent. OConnor confirmed the cancellation and stated the license will not be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Michael O'Connor
West Springfeld
Mass
Catholic University
Dana
Misa Irene McLoud Foster
Fort Smith, Ark
Trinity College
Miss Foster
O'Vonnor
Ladies Night at National Press Club Highlights Reeside Victory
Miss Elizabeth Reeside headlined a Viva voce program at the National Press Club Ladies Night, delivering solos mixing classic selections with tight articulation and earning encores from a large audience. The event featured Washington University Ladies Glee Club, Pi Beta Phi performers, Clara Lambert, S M Fabian, Isabelle Pechin, Willard Seward Shelby, and Maurice Fitzgerald, followed by silver cup awards to domino tournament champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Reeside
Keith
National Press Club
Raeside
Ladies Glee Club
Georg Washington University
Glee Club
George Washington
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Clara E. W. Lambert
Reeside
Washington
Belasco
S. M. Fabian
Washington College of Music
Isabelle Mathilde Pechin
Willard Seward Shelby
Maurice P. Fitzgerald
C. E. Stewart
Department of Justice
BH. R. Padgett
A. R. Plant
W A. Schlobohm
National University Law School to Hold 46th Commencement
Justice Siddons will preside at the National University Law School forty sixth commencement in the National Theater Sunday at 8 p.m. Solicitor General John W. Davis will deliver the address to graduates and Rev Dr Forrest J Prettyman will preach the baccalaureate sermon. Degrees conferred include Masters and Bachelors of Law and Masters of Patent Law with a long list of named graduates. The United States Marine Band will provide music under Lieut W H Santelmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National University Law School
National Theater
John W. Davis
Forrest J. Prettyman
Senate
Lucius C. Clark
Justice Siddons
Law
United States Marine Band
W.H. Santelmann
John C. Allen
A. Oscar Arner
Ralph T. Bassett
Raymond H Gerry
Sherman P. Bowers
William E Chapman
Ralph I. Day
Edmund Louis Finch
Dwight B. Galt
John B. Harrell, Jr
Wiliam Tetl
Benjamin Yancey Martin
Louis Rabtiner
Sheldon Ford Roe
John CC. Allen
William Amoroso
Abe Arthur Rangel
James Baugh, Jr
Barton A. Bean, Jr
Jacob M. Borochoff
George G. Box
Edward S. Brashears
Frank P. Callaghan
Charles Keith Carlin
Earle J. Church
William J. Coniyn
Robert H. Co
Navy League Luncheon Attacks Promotion System
Rear Admiral Cameron Winslow told a New York Navy League audience that navy promotion is ruinous favoring ashore entertainers over sea experience. He urged a sea going navy educated by naval officers and warned the age limit blocks capable sailors. The luncheon backed a $500 million naval expansion with over 100 leaders attending and $30,000 raised. The speech emphasized public support and cross party backing for a strong navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy League
New York
Cameron McRae Winslow
Newport Navy Yard
Winstow
League
Congress
3. P. Morgan
Elbert H. Gary
Theo Modore P. Shants
Jacob H. Schiff
Harry Payne Whitney
Willam F. McCombs
Charles D. Hilles
Mr. Schiff
Oral Hygiene Talk at Young Women’s Hebrew Association
Dr. J Spiegelatt spoke on Oral Hygiene to members at the Young Women’s Hebrew Association clubroom 1320 Tenth Street NW last night. The program included vocal solos by Miss Rose Kirk and A Sheffermann and readings on current events by Mrs. E Simons. Plans for the annual joint outing with the Young Men’s Hebrew Association to Colonial Beach on June 20 were announced. arrangements led by Miss E Rosenfeld with assistants Misses E Berman Frances Keroes Sadie Atlas and R Applestein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Spiegelatt
Young Women's Hebrew Association
Slreet
Rose Kirk
A. Sheffermann
E. Simons
Young Men's Hebrew Association
Colonial Beach
Miss E. Rosenfeld
Missea E. Berman
Francea Keroes
Sadie Atlas
R. Applestein
American Boys Enlisted Report Sparks State Dept Probe
Representative Tague of Massachusetts urged Acting Secretary Lansing to investigate American youths pressed into British service after joining crews on Boston sailing ships. Parents provided letters alleging enlistment without consent. The U S attorney in Boston is also examining the matter and Lansing pledged action on proof to secure discharge for affected American miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Tague
Massachusetts
State Lansing
Boston
United States
Lansing
Suit Over $1,003 Misplaced Cash In District Court
Margaret Fillius sues May Velati in the District Supreme Court for 1003 dollars alleging she lent funds for safekeeping after receiving 1038 dollars life insurance on her husband. Velati is accused of failing to return the money. some partial repayments are admitted. Lawyers Turnage Ahalt Quinn for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Fillius
District Supreme Court
May A. Velati
Fourteenth Street
Turnage, Ahalt & Quinn
Their Married Life and a Questioned Fruit Bill
Helen Curtis battles household money stress while scrutinizing a large fruit bill. She suspects mischarges for lobster sardines and cheese, calls Nora, and confronts Warren as she traces the purchases to an error at the store. The scene recalls a tropical Canal trip with lingering banana memories.
Talk on Character Forming at Chapin Union Meeting
Emma Sanford Shelton urged character building as the lace maker notes imperfections on both sides while Christ’s life helps Christians perfect themselves. Evangelistic superintendent Mre A N Tyson opened with scripture and prayer. recording secretary Mrs A A Maxim filled in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Sanford Shelton
Chapin Union
Christ
Mre
A N. Tyson
A. A Maxim
Francis St. Clair
Misa G. Nichols
Treasury
Johnson School
Preaidant Doocy
Doacy
Shelton
Williams
Tyson
Maxim
Tibbitts
F. J. Crowley
Thompson
Steele
Nichols
Rachel Tongate Beck
Keys
Francia St. Clair
King
Weightman
Miss Annie Lang Wins Woman's Clinic Prize
Miss Annie Lang of Business High School won the girl flower sale prize for raising the most money for the Woman's Clinic. She received a gold chain and pendant, narrowly ahead of Miss Evelyn Bright, also of Business High School, as the sale netted about $300 from 28 participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Lang
Business High School
Miss Lang
Evelyn Bright
Army Navy changes of the day officers reassigned
A string of leaves of absence and transfers listed for U S Army officers in the Philippine Islands and United States. Names include Capt William F. Murray Capt Samuel P Lyon First Lieut Robert Joan West Maj Clarence H McNail Capt James B H Bryson Capt William F Jones Capt Beverly F Browne and many others with duties shifting between coast artillery infantry and staff roles. Also noted are exiles arrivals and ship movements including Tallahassee Olympia and several vessels in port or underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William FE. Murray
Quartermaster Corps
Samuel P. Lyon
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Robert Joan West
Sixteenth Infantry
Philippine Islands
United States
Clarence H McNail
James BH. Bryson
William F. Jones
Beverly F. Browne
Jamh
S Hanson
Harry ¥., Steele
Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Mott
N. J
Manila
P. Z
Linwood B. Hanson
Ninth Infantry
Jacksonville
Fin
Kollof Anderson
Coast Defenses
John Pb.terrell
Long Island Sound
Samtel FH. McLeary
The
Potomac
Granville Sevier
Seventeenth
Conrad H. Lanza
Fifth Field Artillery
Signal Corps
Teane City
Tex
Rerond
Coat Artillery Corps
Charles C. Burt
Curtis G. Rorebeck
Clement C. Heth
Jacob Frank
Robert 5. Vosh
Charles LI Williams
Ralph B. Halnes
Charles A. French
Flint Jdent
John J. Hurleigh
Third Infantry
Walter Reed
General Hospital
Naval Orders of Officers and Appointments
Navy releases list of commissioned officers and assignments. Lieut. Comdr. Griswold and numerous lieutenants junior grade receive commissions from March 1915 or June 1914, with several detachments and postings to ships and stations including Annapolis, Pensacola, and New York. The record notes dates, ships and duties, from torpedo boats to receiving ships and naval stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Griswold
M. Eldhr
J. F. Crowell
G. M. Lowry
C. M. Read, Jr
Maren
G. A. Rood
D McCaughey
G. 1. Dickson
HL. Merring
G. F. Howele
G. J. McMillan
Hient
M. C. Cheek
M. B. McComb
W. A. Richardson
Lient
EB. T. Oates
W. E. Goodhue
Jnior
J. W. Reefes, Jr
Tient
Lorain Anderson
Frederick W. Bmilner
Annapolis
Fiddle
M. B. DE Mott
Parker
Bailey
Mad
Barney
J. A. Brownell
Florida
Dubadue
S. H. Venable
New York
B. F. Iden
JW. Morse
Arkansas
W. H. Doherty
G. ©. Simmons
Naval
Kentucky
JE. Guerson
Howard
F. Holmes
Naval Seronafitic Station
Pensacola
Fla
C. 8
Kendall
Miinoia
Karras
J. P. Shovlin
Kannas
Tuinels
R. HR. Clarke
W. L. Wall
R. J. Abernathy
Ensigns Named Defendants in Naval Academy Inquiry
The court of inquiry at Annapolis cites Ensigns Confer Harrison and Struble as defendants amid a widening probe into the Naval Academy scandal. Seven midshipmen stay under arrest aboard the prison ship while more defendants are anticipated, with professors noting widespread signs of advance exam information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Capt. Russell
W. J. Confer
H. H. Harrison
A. V. Struble
Department of Modern Languages
Rogers
Eryiiian
J. R. P. Pringle
Fullam
Academy
Arturo Fernandez
Posse Hunts Auto Driver Johnson Held Responsible
A coroner's jury in Cumberland Maryland finds Samuel E Johnson a colored saloonkeeper responsible for the death of Cordelis Deremer age 20 daughter of Mrs Randolph Deremer of Narrows Park. Johnson drove the car that struck the girl on the National Pike near her home last night. Miss Deremer died this morning from a fractured skull. John Clise who was with her was injured slightly and helped drive her home before Johnson fled. Posses hunted him through the mountains yesterday and today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Johnson
Mies Deremer
Washington Post
Cimberland
Samuel E. Johnson
Cordelis Deremer
Randolph Deremer
Narrows Park
John
National Pike
John Clise
Miss Deremer
Johnson
Beaien
Posses
Charlton Trial Put Off in Brescia Assize Court
The assize court at Brescia cannot sit as all jurors on three lists are serving at the front. The Como trial next month of Porter Charlton, an American accused of murdering his wife, will likely be postponed due to juror shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brescia
Assize Court
Como
Porter Charlton
Notices of administrations in probate court records
Notices from the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia announcing letters testamentary or administration on estates such as John Sehorr George M. Gantz Elizabeth Varney Henry Gannett Charles Neall George Wood Logan Abraham J Prince and Abraham J Prince with deadlines for claims. Warnings to creditors to present vouchers before specified dates, with names of executors and addresses and official seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court OF the
District OF Columbia
John Sehorr
Wis
William Feschorr
Gresham Place
James Tannpr
District of
Columble
District OF Columble
George M. Gantz
Tas Gantz
James Tanner
Register of Wills
State of New York
Elizabeth Varney
Columbia
Walter K Barton
Broadway
New York City
R. Bond
District OF Columma
Tstelet of Columbia
Henry Gannett
District of Coumbie
Mary C. Gannott
Sixteenth Street
Propate Court
Henry W. Soho
Alter
Charles Ro Neall
Charles Marall
Fourteenth Street
George Wood Logan
Bertha Atlen Logan
Connecticut
Charles W. Carr
Abraham J Prince
Tate
Sidney Wistraps
Grace Bowles Jumped From House of Detention Window
Grace Bowles a 16 year old detainee at a house of detention vaulted a second story window early yesterday morning. She broke an ankle and was taken to Emergency Hospital. Bowles had eloped with Alston Curtin 14 to New York on St Patrick’s day seeking marriage but police returned them. Her father had petitioned juvenile court to curb further running away. Matron Ida Briscoe restrained her briefly as she climbed out but could not hold her. Mrs Bowles planned to remove her from custody once she left the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Briscoe
House of Detention
A. S. Missionaries Praised at British Syrian Mission Meeting
Viscount Bryce lauded American missionaries for education and medical work in Syria. He predicted the Turkish regime’s fall, foreseeing a European protectorate or controlled Turkish rule with broader development. In Rockville Maryland a chautauqua opens in Gaithersburg, featuring Dr. W. T. S. Culp and Dr. C. C. Wilson among lecturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Viscount Bryce
Syria
Turkey
Mussulman
Mussulmans
Montgomery County Social Service League elects officers
At the annual meeting held at Sandy Spring, officers for one year were chosen: President Dr. J. W. Bird of Sandy Spring. first vice president the Rev. James Kilpatrick of Bethesda. second vice president Mrs. Henry J. Finley of Rockville. secretary Miss Ida S. Dove of Rockville. treasurer Joseph Reading of Rockville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Rockville
Montgomery County Social Service League
Sandy Spring
J. W. Bird
James Kilpatrick
Bethesda
Henry J. Finley
Ida S. Dove
Joseph Reading
Proposals Sought for District of Columbia School and Office Work
Sealed proposals dated June 14 1915 ask bids for high school superstructure heating plumbing electric work and a radial brick stack in Square R54 North West Washington DC. Bidders may obtain blank forms and specs from the Chief Clerk Engineer Dept Room 427 District Building with a $10 plan deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners
District of Columbia
Oard of Commissioners
O’elnek P
Flist Street
Washington
Washington, DC
Oliver PF. Newman
Locis Brownlow
CW Rmtz
Communionerk
Department OF Agriculture
Bureau Animal Industry
Quartermaster General of the Army
Quartermaster
Army
Washington, D C
Depot Quartermaster
D. C
Oliver P. Newman
Louis Brownlow
Charles W. Kitz
Ormlestoners
Bureau of Standards
Department of Commerce
Uarih
Wvsle P.m
Gor Ie
Connecticut
Pierre Mil Rand
Pistret
Colombia
Vaniane Utanches
Offeet
Dicert Buildine
Louis Brownlod
Charles W. Katz
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Trade Board
Victors
Sigma Chi
John B. McCarthy
John F. McCarthy
Georgetown University Hospital
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
E M Corbett
Holy Rood Cemetery
Knights of Columbus
Red Men
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
McCarthy
Press Club
National University
Winslow
Dr. Spiegelatt
District Court News
Ernest H.augusterfer
Adams Street
L. J. Mather
Ninteen
Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Martha M. L. Clark
Horace F. Thaddeus S
Wiliam L
John RB
Clark
Florence C. Schofield
Thaddeus
John B. Clark
Justice van Orsdel
District Court of Appeals
Susan H. Hotchkiss
Miss Hotchkiss
Lemuel Fugitt
Tracy L. Jeffords
Pany
Republic
Joplin
Peacock Mining and Development Company
D. ‘I. Fletcher
N A. ‘Smith
Edward L. Gies
Henry T. Ofterdinger
Supreme Court of the District
Atlantic Coast Line
Pullman Company
Lucas P. Loving
Lunsford L. Hamner
Havelock
N. C
Ofterdinger
Helen
Winifred
Warren
Elen
Shea
Nora
Colon
Tropics
Grocer
Curtis
Uke
International News Service
Woman's Clinic
Cincinnati
Chingwangtaa
Chefoo
Whipple
San Pediro
San Diego
Caesar
Philadelphia
Alexandria
Lebanon
Norfolk
Fudian Heed
Hrooklyn
Charleston
Hampton Ronda
Leonidar
Cristobal
Hull
Hopkins
Lawrence
Preston
Brotua
South Dakota
Portland
Oreg
Arethuga
Panning
Norfolk Yard
Tallahassee
Atlantic Fleet
Olympia
Charterton, & C
Fernandez
Cusachs
Traut
Hunt Auto Driver
Charlton
Harry A. Grant
CK J. Rick
Walter K. Barton
J. Forbes Beale
A. S
Gaithersburg
Caithersburg
Booster Chautauqua Club
Galthersburg
E. Wilgton Walker
Thomas I. Fulks
Walter M. Magruder
Alexander G. Carlisle
Forrest Walker
Herbert L. Diamond
Carson Ward
Edwin W. Broome
J. B. Ely
Frank B. Severance
W. T. 8. Culp
Cleveland
Ohio
C. C. Wilson
Social Service League
Werd & Leonard
Diamond Ring
Northwest
Reir
Qesinder Zevele
Manweii
Ranabout
Potomar Ave
Tana
Wilkins
Hirton
Etacter
Will
Smith Trew Motor Co
Ibis Baker
14Th St . Tel
BAKER
Ifth
Stanford
Naders
Alivara Fartock
Harn Bulbe
National Auto Parts Supply Co
Klopfer
NORTH
PY Paylor
Auto Hire CO
RAND
14Th St
Haverford Cycle Co
Op Howard
French & CO
Ninth Street NW
T. Donohoe Auto
Wilcox Trax Congressional Garage CO
Agta
Pa Ave
S. E
Ranch & Lang Electrics
EL Ave
Maxwell
H. B. Leary, Jr
Ford
Masi
Gee
Emerson & Cnc
EC Street
B. W
Baker Electrics
COOK
Stoddard Co
Oldsmobile
Waverley Electric
Oakland
Pollock Car Corporation
Conn
Ave
Union Garage
Walter Hoover
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