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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1915

Page

20

National Fourth of July singing of Star Spangled Banner planned

A national Fourth of July observance in Philadelphia will feature The Star Spangled Banner sung at noon across the United States. Governors and mayors are urged to issue proclamations inviting public participation. The piece notes a push for public words and singing at park concerts to foster active musical and national expression.

United States Philadelphia Musical America Washington Summer Park J. Macb

Sir Edgar Speyer Arrives in New York With Family

Sir Edgar Speyer and his wife arrive in New York aboard the American liner Philadelphia for an extended visit to James Speyer the noted New York banker. The move is linked to anti German sentiment in London after the Lusitania disaster. The family includes three daughters Pamela Leonora and Vivian Speyer. An extensive musical program accompanies the visit with performances by Misses Freeman Sanborn and McHenry McChord alongside pupil recitals and a talent-filled evening at the aunt Mrs. Charles Hedges residence.

Sir Edgar Speyer New York Philadelphia James Speyer Sir Edgar London Lusitania Privy Council Sta beHet Edgar Pamela Leonora Vivian Speyer Frederick H. Hayward Charles Hedges W. J. Weber Hammond Worden Bullock Marshall Schroeder Puccini Addio

107th Jefferson Davis Birthday Observed at Confederate Hall

A Tuesday night observance at Confederate Memorial Hall honored the 107th anniversary of Jefferson Davis birth. Claude N Bennett delivered a tribute praising Davis, with remarks by Capt Fred Beall and musical interludes by the Confederate Choir. Crosses of honor were awarded to veterans and descendants, followed by a Dred Scott decision talk by Maj HE W BR Ewing and a Dixie rendition. The Washington Cultus Club gathered next at Mrs Oscar Wilkinson's Sixteenth Street residence.

Jefferson Davis Confederate Memorial Hall Vermont Avenus Northwest United Daughters of the Confederacy of Claude N. Bennett Southern Society of Washington Fred Beall Randolph B. McKim Camp Kentucky Beall Bennett Bouth Mor South Prescott Pavis United States Senate Clay Calhoun Webster Benton Cass Statuary Hall Senate Jefferson Davia Mississippi Beverly Carradine Wood'a Mississippi Cavalry Forest Corps James Huffman Tenth Virginia Infantry J. J. Wingfield Third Virginia Infantry Caroline E. Lubin DuBose Gustave I. Luhn North Carolina Cavalry W. C. Owen Robert Latham Owen Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Gen. Lee Gustavus Werber Virginia Hereford Mildred Lee The Confederacy of the District Mra Washington Cultus Club Oscar Wilkinson Sixteenth Street

Various Club Meetings Highlight District Activities

The narrative details multiple Washington area clubs observations and events. The Women's Christian Temperance Union marks a red letter day with visits from fire departments and distribution of literature. The Junior League plans an excursion to Colonial Beach, while Home Economics Association showcases building tests and scientific demonstrations for members.

Miller Bros Ford Automobile Company Kline Gospel Missions Fire Department Women's Christian Temperance Union Shelton Edgar Jennie Cassaday Mary Allen West

Eugenics lecture argues cousins connected by blood relations

Paul Popenoe of the American Genetic Society lectured at Ingram Memorial Church asserting that most people are cousins of those nearby and often closely related. He showed extensive ancestry, claiming a person may trace some 30 000 ancestors back several centuries to illustrate complex family trees and kinship.

Paul Popenoe American Genetic Society Ingram Memorial Church Popeane Poepeanos

Soldier 31 Years Not Citizen Naturalized in U S Army

Sergt Maj Julius Moll 66 born in Germany after 31 years in the U S Army was naturalized last week. He served in the Slath cavalry from 1878 as a private and left in October 1909. Attorney Charles T Hendler represented Moll before Justice Gould, who ordered a general order to be filed in the case.

Julius Moll United States Germany Slath Cavalry Maj Mollwen Charles T. Hendler Moil Justice Gould Job Gould Morris

Beauty lotion for complexion and fluffy hair care advice

A vintage tip promotes skin care with spurmat lotion to reduce shine and roughness, claiming it smooths the complexion without clogging pores. It also suggests a simple hair wash with canthrot to produce fluffy, shiny hair free from dandruff and dirt, leaving a clean wholesome feel.

Germ plasm theory described by speaker on heredity

A speaker argued that mortality lies in germ plasm transmitted through generations. He claimed the body and brain are mere manifestations of this inherited essence, existing to safeguard and propagate the germ plasm across ages.

Prison Return for Bowery Mission Worker after 12 Years

Robert F. Hicks, a gray-haired man, was sent to New York county penitentiary for a ten months term after fledgling 1903 conviction for mailing objectionable matter. He surrendered after years as a Bowery mission worker and businessman. The court reimposed a $1,000 fine.

New York Robert F. Hicks New York County Hicks

Hubbar ds wills filed in Lusitania disaster case

Buffalo June 12 probate filings show the will of Elbert Hubbard and his wife, both perished in the Lusitania sinking, drawn by Hubbard. The documents divide the estate equally between Elbert Hubbard III and Miriam if one survives the other, omitting children from Hubbard's first marriage. Estate value uncertain. Hubbard held policies exceeding $100,000 and owned real estate at Hast Aurorm.

Buffalo Willy Elbert Hubbard Lusitania Mr. Hubbard Miriam Hubbard Hast Aurorm

Drowns Saving Springfield Girl in Stormy Gulf

Edward Brady a 30 year old art grass worker from New England drowned in the gulf while trying to rescue Miss Mary Donovan of Springfield Massachusetts who was being swept away. John Steubal and J E Stoner aided the attempt as lifeguards were laid off for the day. This marked the first drowning of the season amid stormy weather.

Chord and String Club John R. Monroe Franz Kneisel New York Washington Bohemians Monroe Emma’ Bender Miss Bender Mr. Monroe Haron Sokolove Atlantic City N. J Edward Brady Big City Wew

Patrick Clark Dead in Spokane Mining Man Veteran

Patrick Clark a 65 year old Spokane area mining magnate tied to the Coeur d Alene district Idaho and mining camps of Nevada and Montana died after years with the late Marcus Daly former Senator W A Clark of Montana. He leaves three sons and three daughters.

Spokane Wash Patrick Clark Coeut d'Alene Iéaho Nevada Montana Marcus Daly W. A. Clark Montene

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