Diploma Day For Alexandria High School Graduates
Sixteen Alexandria High School pupils will graduate at a commencement exercise in the opera house at 8 o clock this evening. The class includes Marion Hayden Helen Davis Marion Dickert Lucile Dienelt Lucy Anderson Laura Taylor Cora Pullman Nettie Chauncey Susie Murphy and John Reardon Herbert Byrne Jan Wenzel Don Mullins William Wells Bruce Morton Charles Sullivan. Representative C C Carlin will deliver the address. Baccalaureate services were held at Christ Episcopal Church last night.ões
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Ashington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Alexandria High
Opera House
Marion Hayden
Helen Davis
Marion Dickert
Lucile Dienelt
Lucy Anderson
Laura Taylor
Cora Pullman
Nettie Chauncey
Susie Murphy
John Reardon
Herbert Byrne
Jan Wenzel
Don Mullins
Washington School For Hoys
Lee School
Calvary Picnic Attracts 2500 With Games And Contests
The Calvary Sunday school excursion to Marshall Hall drew more than 2,590 attendees from Calvary with guests. R. C. Getsinger directed athlete events for boys and girls. Winners earned red and yellow ribbons. Contests included candy eating, potato race, shoe racing, balloon blowing, and a novel standing bread grin judged by Dr. F A Swartwout J L Hayes and Judson L. Kline. The general committee, led by J H J Yate, included many sub chairmen.
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Calvary Rapital
Marshall Hall
Calvary
R. C. Getsinger
F. A Swartwout
J. L. Hayes
Judson L. Kline
JI H J Yate
J. R. Mothershead
Robert L. Corby
B. C. Geteinger
Clifford L. Johnson
Wade B Hampton
Varied Names Listed Across Latonia Race Notes
Unclear Latonia tidbits compile a long string of horse names, people and places. The items include Mars Cassidy Star Jasmine Jamaica Norse Klug Prince etc, with many uncertain spellings and scattered references to Morning Telegraph Cinvinagh Enquirer and other outlets.
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Finelnnart Enquirer
Rin Firvros
Manners
Rhyal Tes
Ingovating
Mary Extelle
Mars Cassidy
Matttoos
Fleetabelle
Star Jasmine
David Craig
Bayberry Candle
Cartler
Blout Merit, Jr
Larrick
Thornwood
Brickle Daw
Disturber
Mockery
Acts
High Private
Italy's Chance for Demand in War Alliances
Historicus argues in favor of Italy leveraging the Allies to regain Savoy and Nice, and to annex Austrian territories drained by the Danube into a federation. He claims Lorraine and Alsace are Germanic. Italy should press for Savoy in exchange for neutrality, while Japan exploits Europe’s turmoil to pressure Britain and Russia.
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Poat
Vinces
Switzerlland
Lower Danube
Algace
Lorraine
Austria
Nice
Savoy
Italy
Japan
Britain
Ruasta
Europe
Ching
Historicus
Contributors Reminder on Letter Publication Rules
A reminder from The Post about letters to the editor requiring the sender name and address for publication. Writers may use initials or a pen name if they indicate their preference, and this will be accommodated. The department stresses that names and addresses are mandatory in all submissions.
Time Has Arrived For All To Be American Citizens
Editorial calls for end of hyphenated identities like Irish American or German American urging all to embrace full American citizenship. It argues immigrants should align with U S laws and adopt loyalty to adopted homeland while honoring birthplace and family.
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Post
Europe
United States
America
Colonel Strattan’s Tribute To Grant An Able Effort
Henry L. Smith of Carbondale Pa reports in praise of Col Strattan’s remarks at the Grant statue dedication in the Capitol rotunda. The speech recalled the Lee surrender at Appomattox and the taps bugle note, thrilling veterans and prompting calls for publication in The Post to reach a wider audience.
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Col. Strattan
Grant
Hughes
Gen. Grant
A. & Grant
Col. Brattan
Lee
Appomattox
Washington
Poat
Induca
Exports Rise With Nations Lacking British Interference
Editor argues Department of Commerce figures for ten months ending May 1 1815 show U S exports higher to Italy Sweden Norway Netherlands totaling 82 I 8 million and a 108 66 million decrease elsewhere, claiming growth due to absence of British and German interference and urging a strong merchant marine not government owned.
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Great Britain
Beas
Department of Commerce
Italy
Sweden
Norway
Netherlands
Hera
Elvah
Hopes Americans Will Join in Protests to Save Venice
Editor Mail urging Americans to protest the potential destruction of Venice before it is lost. The writer recalls arriving in St Mark's Square and appeals to both seen and unseen Americans to act now to preserve the Adriatic heritage.
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Venice
Rheims
Ypres
Italy
Sera
St. Mark’s Square
Adriatic
Labta Marion Ramage
Vey
Switzerland
U S Convoy to Safeguard American Lives
Editor Post quotes a previous editorial calling for a navy squadron to guard ships in western European waters so German submarines cannot attack with impunity and British cruisers cannot seize vessels. The writer argues sinking of Lusitania and international law, citing Lincoln's seizure of British-held ships during the War of 1812 era.
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Europe
America
Yarmouth
England
Lincoln
Magon
Slidell
Wilkes
High Seas
Thomas Pitkin
American People United in Support of Walter Post
George E. Sweitzer of Hamilton Baltimore County Md expresses strong support for President Wilson after William Jennings Bryan’s cabinet resignation. He calls Bryan’s departure unfortunate yet a blessing in disguise, cites Bryan’s talent but criticizes his European policy, and urges national unity as focus shifts to the Capital.
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Walter Post
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
Mr. Bryan
George E. Sweitzer
Hamilton
Baltimore County
Keep Out of War With Germany Warns Southern Editor
George M. Davis of Clinton urges the South and nation to avoid entanglement with Germany. He questions U S press claims of imminent conflict, argues Germany has not justified war, and warns that any war would cost lives, property, and peace. He appeals for peace to prevent sacrifice for glory.
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U.S
Germany
Post
South
United States
George M. Davis
Clinten, & C
Police Notes of a Day Chronicle of city accidents and incidents
A sequence of minor traffic collisions and injuries is reported. Runnell Bowers and Dr. Frederick Avery collide on M Street and Thirty third Street. Cornelia Johnson burns from a lamp on a wagon. shop incident at Doonts store causes a gas tank explosion with no fire. Multiple dog bites, an escape from a hospital, a police arrest trip, a missing elderly man, and a streetcar accident fatality are noted along with other minor injuries and incidents.
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Runnell Bowers
Pennsylvania Avenue
M Street
Third
Frederick 5. Avery
P Street
John Doonts
Fourteenth Street
Lester Lundsford
Seventh Street
Walter Reed General Hospital
P. M. Dorsch
Frank Bugden
Nichols
Georgianue
Anacostia
Butternut Street
Hig
Mexican peons begin to feel they have rights
Samuel Davis Lucas reports from Habana Cuba on long neglected Mexican peons who endure heavy labor and low pay. He notes wages have shifted from cents to dollars but prices and living costs rise, prompting cries for better food, varied menus, and fundamental change as hacienda owners prosper.
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Dan Wieder
el Senor Hacendado
el Paseo de la Reforma
City of
Mexico
la Colonia
Rome
Samuel Davis Lucas
Habana
Cuba
England Draws U.S. Into War Debate Fray
Editor Poat credits debate on keeping England from dragging the United States into war with Germany. A letter writer, B. F. Keith, denounces England for globe control won by strategy and deception, criticizing blockade, canal tolls, and wartime armament production, and urging independence from England’s battles.
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Poat
England
Germany
High Seas
Sona
B. F. Keith
Short Plays and Special Sermons Mark Children's Day
Children led Sunday worship across Washington churches with short plays recitations and songs. First Presbyterian staged The Garden of Lilies with Rev John Britton Clark. Gurley Memorial featured William Terrell. Universalist Our Father heard Dr Willard S Small. Hamling M E highlighted many young participants and prizewinners. Reverend John MacMurray addressed Union M E on the dangers of dancing and uncensored films during children’s day services.
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Washington
John Britton Clark
Gurley Memorial Presbyterian Church
William Terrell
Willard S. Small
Eastern High School
Universalist Church of Our Father
William H. Riensrason
Hamling M. E
Marion Chinn
Caroline Wildman
Estelle Haines
Violet Rule
Mildred Brashears
Thelma Morris
Marguerite Dorheim
Dorothy Sanders
Vera Stafford
Wilma Worthington
Grace Muirhead
Hillgabeth Stanton
Josephine Stanton
Evelyn Hollidge
Earth Robey
Agnes Williams
Warren Winner
William Chinn
Edward Farley
John MacMurray
City News in Brief Highlights Local Club Activities
At a recent meeting the Dramatic Society of Business High School elected Romaine Taylor as president and Esther Parker as vice president with other officers named. Various upcoming events include a D A R meeting, Notre Dame alumni banquet, a charity theater show at Christ Church Georgetown, a Hebrew association outing to Colonial Beach, an Argo Lodge trip to Baltimore, and a B and O Railroad employees reunion at Harpers Ferry.
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Dramatic Society of Business High School
Romaine Taylor
Esther Parker
Wiliam Grisain
Miss Hunt
Mr. Joseph
Hilda Beagle
Robert Miller
Carl Gil
Jovians
Epbttt
Alumni Association of Notre Dame
Misa M. A. McGowan
Problem Plan for Continuous Circle Chain Scoring
Instructions describe drawing a left to right chain across four charts. Each section must have three to five circles at right angles to the previous. Start in left column, move up or down and right, without backtracking. Angled circle remains end of one section and start of next, not double counting. Ties trigger repeated solving, possible enlarged charts, and multiple rearrangements with tied contestants receiving top prize value.
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Esas
Four Charts To Publish With Reordered Numbers
A sequence outlines four charts each presenting the same numbers as the first but rearranged so solutions differ. The next chart debuts on June 20. Each book offers ten prints on finer paper with enlarged type, available for 10 cents per book or 12.9 cents by mail.
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Washington Aerie
Fourth Ward
W. A. Ferguson
Guesta of
Elka
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Order of Eagles
Maranad Hall
Charlottenville
Harrisonburg
Formar Place
Aday
Wednaaday
Alexandria Civic Improvement League
Polite
Wotomac Lodge of Odd Fellows
Caceola' Tribe of
Red Men
William A. Ferguson
South Pitt Street
Pulzar Carpenter
Grace Episcopal Church
Flame
Washington Lodge of Elke the Youngatere
Thie City
Alexandera Lodges of Elks
James B Martin
Edgar Carpenter
Herman Friedlander
Plan Templar
Knights Templar
Fairfax
Fredericksburg
The
Plains
Old Dominion
Latonia
Jamaica
Cinetomatt Snquirer
Socony
Monmouth
Marsboo
Ieonys
Pelegrapa
Prince Af Como
Relniont
Herne, Jr
Battery
Totter Eagle
Charter Malit
Norse Klog
Regloe
Teen Rock
Shore Ratter
Tay U'Light
Marathon
Syyuvan
North Light
Valentine
Vasa
Blue Bonnet
Cinvinagh Enquirer
Good Shot
Kan Shore
Mies Pay
Queen Apple
Medea
Tarkroah
Cowekies
Richwood
Peggy J. Baynens
Quirk Start
Carbide
Tite Alboagl
Zindel
the Spirit
Deport
Jebot
Maudsill
Batnerat
Merming Telegraph
Iapper King
Billy Frew
Hose Garden
Winging
A‘la Anon
Richivem
Kayderosera
Nushy Head
Stalwart Helen
Bryndown
Garter
Ste Michael
Kenessa
Zin del
Cottybunk
Mudaill
Jabot
U. S
Corneliie Johnson
Carrollburg Place
Jonn W. Thomas
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Margaret Davis
John Wallace
Blacey
Wiliam Mueller
Taylor Street
Williamt Dudley
Seventh Precinct
Nellie Pyles
Wisconsin Avenue
G. R. Patterson
Piersen Court Southwest
Baseball Perk
Florida Avenue
Fourteenth
Fifteenth Streets
Engine Company No. 10
Avind
Ada Wood
Jacob Kernheiner
V Street
Milton Mortimer
Ballston
Georgetown University Hospital
Rosslyn
Berand Clothes
City News
Helén
Young People’s Club
Christ Church
Georgetown
Epiphany
Episcopal Rye, Ear and Throat Hospital
Helen Jackson
Beatrice Seymour Goodwin
Leonore Gerlach
Helen Knight
Eugene Blackford
Donald McLean
Albert Stearne
Merritt Bodine
Young Men's Hebrew Asoociation
Young Women's Hebrew Association
Colonial Beach
Sol Heraog
Argo Lodge
I. O. Binal B'rith
Baltimore
Order
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Harpers Ferry
Emma L. Guckert
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Civil Service
Department of Agriculture
Saa
the Post
ePel
Bo Ac
BS Ag
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