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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
12
Hampden-Sidney College conferred degrees amid war memorial ceremonies. The event featured Dr. J. H. D. Eggleston and official gifts from English representatives, including a rose from Queen Mary. Awards announced honored debaters, athletcs, and scholarship winners among the graduating class.
A tribute service memory of Constantine the Greek emperor and defenders of Constantinople was held at St. Constantine and Orthodox Church. Vouros and the Greek delegation attended with staff. The ceremony paid honor to Greeks who faced Turks in historic battles and to later Turkish advance led by Kemal Pasha's forces.
Police arrested a 27 year old man in Atlantic City after months of inquiry. The arrest follows a dispatch from Inspector Grant regarding the 40 dollar robbery of Steve Pappas at 3033 Northwest. Joe Thompson faces trial today.
Naval observatory scientists say Winnecke’s comet will be 210 million miles away at closest approach but its tail could shower Earth with meteors around July 4. Prof Asaph Hall notes no danger from the meteors as they burn up in the atmosphere and dismisses doomsday prophecies.
The Juvenile Protective Association released a half year study showing 351 referrals. Of 249 cases the association handled 167 were white and 81 colored children. Separation from parents led. truancy and lack of proper recreation followed as top causes. Physical and mental defects appeared in several cases and many youths were out of work or employed illegally.
Four hundred and six graduates of the Walter Reed School for Army Nurses heard Col. John T. Axton deliver the graduation sermon in the hospital gardens. Chaplains Beebe and Dally offered invocations and benediction as the Camp Meade band played.
The St. Cecilia academy graduation prep included a high mass sermon in the school chapel by Rev. John B. Dulanny of Holy Cross college Brooklyn. He praised the empowerment of women through education and the upcoming graduation exercises will be held tomorrow night with Right Rev. Mer. James O'Brien presiding and Very Rev. Lewis M. Kelly delivering the address.
The 41st annual American Federation of Labor convention opens with Samuel Gompers expected to win reelection amid debate over postwar issues. Delegates from the U S and Canada gather as J H Thomas and other leaders weigh a push for industrial union reorganization and referendum voting. Disarmament Irish question and cost of living top the agenda along with immigration and railroad problems. Two Irish factions push differing approaches to U S policy toward Ireland and Britain.
George Ferry Morris, newspaper man and writer, died at the Homeopathic hospital yesterday. Born in Montclair New Jersey in 1864, he graduated from Rutgers College and spent most of his career in journalism in New York and Boston. Survived by his wife and three children Carlyle Morris Cambridge Massachusetts Mary Morris Berkeley California and Husen Morris with the U S Geological Survey in Alaska.
Rep Mason of Illinois, 70, longtime public servant, is gravely ill with a heart affliction in his hotel room. Family reports his condition worsened after a week confined to his room, following concerns over peace resolution debates affecting his health.
A garrison of the Army and Navy Union will be formed at a veterans meeting tonight in the National Guard armory. Survivors of the Third District of Columbia infantry drum corps plan the unit called the Fuches-Fagan Garrison to honor two local buglers killed in the world war. Gail Judd, past commander of the President's own garrison, will aid in forming the new group.
Mrs. John J. Sullivan, 54, of 3509 O Street NW, was struck while crossing O and Thirty-fifth streets by an unidentified automobile that fled the scene. She suffered severe head and facial lacerations, a broken collarbone, and internal injuries.
Mrs Gurney Strong acted as hostess at the director's reception held at the Woman's City Club yesterday afternoon. Club president Mrs Lyman Swarmstedt assisted in greeting guests as officers mingled. Guests then enjoyed time in the club's shady garden.
Maj and Mrs Pierce of Washington arrive in Paris en route to Switzerland. Hugh Bird of Washington returns to Paris after stays in Constantinople Athens and Rome. The Paris dispatch is from the New York Herald.
Local Girl Scout leaders promote mothers involvement with Troop 8 hosting a luncheon for 40 mothers cooked and served by 46 girls. Troop 13 invites mothers to a June 25 investment service at Mrs Parsons home where candidates advance to tenderfoot and higher ranks.
Paris finance notes a grave crisis among two large banks with bourse activity expected to stay quiet until Paul Doumer outlines future policy. Loans to devastated towns, including Albert, Verdun, Arias, and Theims, are awaited. tensions rise over Loucheur and Poincare succession while American and French banks eye 50 million francs.
Washington Post report notes two new Canadian witnesses from Three Rivers will testify against Anne Stillman in the divorce case heard by Referee Gleason in Poughkeepsie. The testimony targets alleged affairs with Fred Beauvais and questions Baby Guy Stillman’s legitimacy.
Belgium becomes guardian of the Duchy of Luxembourg under a Brussels accord ending a postwar dispute with France. The pact abolishes customs between Belgium and Luxembourg, places Luxembourg interests under Belgian consular control when not represented locally, and stabilizes money and rail systems under joint administration. A 175 million franc loan to Luxembourg is arranged with interest largely borne by Belgium. A five member superior council will oversee joint matters and liaise between governments.
London officials expect a rate cut after the coal strike concludes though activity in Capel Court remains muted. Sterling weakness in New York and ongoing labor disputes limit gains, with government loans still drawing buyers amid cautious investment and a stagnant market environment.
Republican leaders forecast fewer than 75 House votes against the Porter resolution ending the state of war with the central powers. Porter asserts opposition will stay under 60 votes. the measure, adopted 508 to 105, will be voted at 4 30 p m. Senate stance on Knox and Porter remains debated as Democratic leaders warn peace by congressional action is unlikely.
Rome reports that factions in Fiume failed to resolve their differences and appealed to the Italian government. Italy appointed Maj. Fuschini as high commissioner to restore order and normal conditions.
Contestants ranked through June 10 1921 for the Dempsey Carpentier event listing 50 names with locations and point totals. Notable entries include William H Fowler George J Sanderson and William C Ricks with the highest scores among Washington DC addresses and organizations.
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