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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1914

Page

7

End High School Days Delayed Weddings Urged by Moore

Representative J Hampton Moore addresses Western and McKinley High School graduates urging patience before marriage. Commencements at Western and Business High highlight student speeches, scholarships, and awards while heat affects attendees.

J. Hampton Moore Wams McKinley

Silver Cream Ladle with Washington Crest on Handle

Historic Colonial Silver display features exact reproductions of pieces owned by General and Mrs. Washington used at Mount Vernon. A Silver Cream Ladle bears the Washington crest engraved by hand on the handle, seen as a fitting wedding or anniversary gift.

Washington Mount Vernon Washington Crest

Best prepared menus awarded to missing list of graduates

The text lists the best prepared menus awards to Misses Helen Smith Aura Ward Elizabeth Ford and Marjory Adler and then enumerates two year Business School graduates including David Adler Joseph Becker Jesse Benson Louisa Biron Frederick Buckler Chester Burhana Edo Coleman and many others.

Helen Smith Aura Ward Elizabeth Ford Marjory Adler Business School David Adler Joseph ¥. Becker Jesse H. Benson Louisa H. Biron Frederick W. Buckler Chester M. Burhana Edoward F. Coleman William E. Cox Owen McK. Crooke James O. Davis Franka. Dawson Clayton F du Fief Robert Freund Robert I. Wlynn Noah Garner Roger V. Garrett Diller B. Groff Rudolph T. Herrell Herbert Havenner Aloys Anna M. Herath Rogin A. Herschman Mary L. Holland Roxana F. Holmes Agnes J. B. Jahn Winifred M. Keefe Pauline E. Kinneard Anna Klotz Gertrude B. Lewis Ladie’ Liebster Lucille Loveless Ethel Lusby Anna R. McCormack Helen T. McCormick Agnes . McIntyre Ethel J. Maguire Olive Meade A Rogers Estelle A. Russell Susie F. Ryan Sylvia OH. Senert Mary E. Schilling Louise ©. Schmid Marion A. Scott Alice M. Selby Anna M. Schank Hazel C. Eb, Shay Tioris V. Shea Anne Smith Teasle Smith Velma W. Smith Margaret K. Stuhmann Marjorie V. Syies Eulal

MANY BOYS PROMOTED PRIEST GIVES CERTIFICATES

The Rev Thomas G Smyth presided at St Johns College closing exercises for academic and preparatory departments. Certificates of Promotion were conferred on second and third year academic classes and on preparatory classes with teachers and youths praised for the quality of work shown.

Thomas G. Smyth St. John's College St. Ann's Tennallytown Arthur Blakestee Laula J. Jacobson Gerald J. McCarthy William J. McGuire Charles V. Muldoon James J. Manogue Michael J. Izoe Wiliam J. Thomas Cornelius J. Ail Joseph V. Connell William J. Sinclair Jerome J. Ruppert Harold G. Sayfforth James Bishop John J. Winston Michael M. Shugrue William Hettinger George J. O'Brien Joseph J. Danhak Dunglag Polk Cornelius Reidy Justin Initemerald Joan Fitzgerald Francis Maloy Thomas Kelly Gilbert Hurley LeRoy McCarthy Joby Bogan Nicholas Stonestreet Thomas McGrath Robert Esher Frank Ruppert William Corcoran Denis Smith James Manning Arthur Ruppert John Duncan Robert Groesbeck Joyce McGinness Bernard Oxtmann Thomas Keane Morgan Emmons Francis Fitzgerald Bernard Benson Matthew ‘Tighe Henry Nelligan John Yt Joan Chase Wiliam Kinsella Isxel John Dunworth Paul Cough Garman Fortis Gaoree Watson Edward Oliver Joseph McGinness Chester Pannon David Cox Francia Walsh

President to Attend Princeton Class of ’i Thirty-Fifth Gala

President plans a Princeton visit for the thirty fifth anniversary of the class of i, joining old grads for a lunch dinner and the Yale game. Vice Consul Silliman of Saltillo, imprisoned by Mexican federals, and Supreme Court Justice Pitney are among attendees. Return to Washington expected tomorrow morning. possible Manchester Flag Day appearance depends on the Mexican situation.

Justice Pitney Supreme Court Princeton Yale Silliman Pitney Saltillo Mexico

Court Extends Immunity for Congressional Actions

Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Justice Anderson, rules congressional immunity covers words and actions in debate but not all activities tied to investigations. Secretary Redfleet faced action for conduct as a former member during a congressional inquiry into local insurance conditions.

Congress Justice Anderson Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Redfleet House Thore Covington Maryland District of Columbia Supreme Court Kinkead New Jersey Jersey City Murray Massachusetts Boston Francis Burton Harrison Philippines Clayton Alabama John W. Davis West Virgina United States Burieson Texas Redfield New York

Lost Gems Necklace Reward Sparks Secret Advertisements

A Washington Post lost column ad from May 1914 led to the necklace’s return and a reward paid to a colored man. The fir m says the 76 pearl Lovt necklace may have been lost near the White House or in a shopping district. The jeweler would not reveal details, noting the reward eventually rose from 3000 to 1000.

White House Sinclentrand Rey Ward Sha and Brown Co Wst Thys Washington Post Willam C. Shaw Tam Mercy the Post Post

Arlington salutes Confederate Private Findley scandal roils G A R

The Grand Army of the Republic protests awarding full military honors to Confederate Private Thomas Findley buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Commander Gleeson calls it an outrage and urges a separate Confederate cemetery in the former capital city. President McKinley's Atlanta speech inspired this policy shift, now under review by the G A R with action expected soon.

Department Findley Arlington South McKinley Grand Army of the Republic Thomas Findley Arlington National Cemetery Fort Myre Gleeson J. Ho Gleeson Department of the Potomac Alanta Les Grant Arcneton Fort Myer John A. Joyce

Obituary for Kenton Neal Harper Dies in Washington

Kenton Neal Harper died Thursday night at George Washington University Hospital. The funeral is set for 2:30 PM at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. B. Clark officiating. Burial will be in Gettysburg after Masonic and Knights Templar services. interment follows in Pennsylvania. Harper, born May 16 18, at Gettysburg, worked in newspapers in Detroit Cincinnati Louisville and Cumberland before joining government printing and later the War Department. He was active in Masonic circles.

Kenton Neal Harper George Washington University Hospital First Presbyterian Church J. B. Clark Ghent Commandery No. 6 Knights ‘Templar Order of the Astern Star Gettysburg Good Samaritan Lodge Harper Pennsylvania College Detroit Cincinnati Louisville Cumberland Washington Government Printing Office War Department

Canal Toll Debate Ends In Vote On Exemption Repeal

Lawmakers clash over a Senate amendment to tolls for Panama Canal transit. Repeal of the exemption faces party splits as Democrats and Republicans argue sovereignty, treaty rights, and impact on American shipping. Speeches decry surrender of rights while urging national interest and future policy.

United States Great Britain Republic of Panama Staten Brockeen Broussard Conry Debriak Donohoe Driscoll Dupre Estopinal Pitzgerald Gallivan Harrison Kitchin Lee Mitchell O'Leary O'Shaunnesay Patten Phelan Baker Reilly Conn Anthony Austin Campbell Cary Cramton Curry Drukker Dunn Dyer Edwards Farr Fordney French Greene Guernsey Hawley Howell Hughes Johnson Ulan Kahn Kelley Mich Kennedy Jows Langley McGuire Mapes Mondell Moore Morin Moss Mott Roberts Scott Sells Sinnott James M. C. Smith Switzer Towner Treadway Ware Woods Senate Bartholdt Barton Britten Burkes& Co Butler Davis Dillon Beck Frear Gardner Gillett Wood Green Own Hamilton Haugen Helgesen Humphrey Wash Kent Kinkaid Nebr la Follette Lemont McKenzie Mann Madden Morgan Nelson Platt Plumley Fronty Slemp Samuel W. Smith Steeneran Stevens Minn Sutherland Volstead Lindbergh Rapley Thomson Ahd Underwood House Seid Canal Canal Zone Congress Washington Norrig-Simmons Mr. Glass Glasahan Paname Canal England Adamson Represtumure Sauawsou Cuawmman Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee Congreso Republic White House Vardaman Mississippi

Burleson Says Dead Letter Office to Trim Forty Posts

Postmaster General Burleson announced that the dead letter office will abolish about 40 salaried positions due to reduced work. The department will seek placements for workers in other branches if possible. Blaksles noted a new system in the city post office building will merge the bureau with the supplies division on one floor to streamline operations.

Burleson Bureau Postmaster General G. AR

Sharp to Paris post chosen by President to France

President selects William Graves Sharp of Elyria Ohio Democrat to be Ambassador to France succeeding Myron T Herrick the last ambassador held over from Taft era Herrick a Cleveland banker and former Ohio governor 65 year old lawyer and manufacturer will take up one of diplomacy's most important posts amid a wave of House appointments to high offices.

Myron T. Herrick Taft William Graves Sharp Elyria Ohio France Senate Sharp Cleveland William F. McCombs Democratic National Committee McCombs United States Herrick American Commission Europe Paris Meadow Congress House of Representatives

James C Campbell Dies After Operation at Greenwich Home

James C Campbell, prominent St. Louis financier and former director of the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad, died at his summer home near Greenwich after an operation for a carbuncle. He had been in failing health and was about 60 years old. he had once asked for a receiver for the railroad in 1918.

St. Louis Greenwich Conn James C. Campbell Indiana UN St. Louis Banks St Louis

Contempt for Critics Echoes From A Distant Figure

The speaker dismisses critics as figures of a decayed mentality aimed at the throne. He predicts their schemes will fade like a bad odor, and says he will recall them with pity and regret for their hostility toward authority.

Thone Thery

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