The Flag as a Living Beacon of Liberty and Duty
The piece lauds the American flag as a symbol of leadership, aid to liberty, and national unity, opposing detachment and betrayal. It honors the sacrifices of the best and bravest and frames the flag as a perennial beacon for oppressed peoples and a banner of moral service. The event notes a committee led by China white, with Brownlow as honorary man, and lists past and current officers and trustees involved in the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Aedan Natin
Naton
Ald
Rangements
China
Brownlow
Ritter Stoward M Peter
Ft Reyal
Daniel R. Ninte
Jonn Ht Oatrigh
William & Shelby
Michael McCormick
Thomas King
Kreg Richards
Tragedy at Potomac River Drowns Local Youth
Alexandria news reports the drowning of Lee Sin Robinson, 17, who with companions crossed the Potomac from Duke Street to the Virginia shore near a dredging zone. His body was recovered two hours later by Washington police boat crews and taken to Wheatley mortuary chapel. An inquest was deemed unnecessary. death listed as accidental. Robinson recently worked at the Old Dutch Market. his father is deceased and his mother has remarried and left the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashlisi
Port
Bureal
South Royal Street
Alexandria
Lee Sin Robinson
8. C. Robinson
Duke Street
Dutcharket
Funeral services for Thomas Hoy at 905 M Street
Funeral services for Thomas Hoy, 82, who died Saturday evening at his residence on 905 M Street, will be held at a local church. Burial arrangements will be announced by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hoy
M Street
Flag Day Observances Include Army Leaders and Backers
A large turnout from American Legion groups is anticipated for Flag Day events. Col John McElroy and others guide the celebration with President Wilson unable to attend due to his physician. Events include duties at Central High School and Camp A A Humphreys with civic leaders invited. In a street accident Leonard Jackson, 12, was struck by Carroll Tyler and admitted to emergency hospital in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McElroy
Isabel Worrel Ball
Mary M. North
Robert M. Wood
James A Drain
Walter Mitchell
Winfield Jones
Marvin Gates Sperry
W. L. Mattocks
B.S Snyder
M. B. Fauth
Wison
Capitol
Cary Grayson
Col. McElroy
New Central High School
Thirteenth
Clifton Streets
Frederick L. Siddons
Washington College of Music
Camp
A. A. Humphreys
Chamber of Commerce of
Alexandria
Leonard Jackson
Carroll F. Tyler
Jomergency Hospital
Might
Tyler
Foundation to furnish organization with support
An effort described as FUL pose alt hoe yWaehlthhe ton Foundation aims to furnish such organization with essential backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FUL
Pose Alt Hoe yWaehlthheton Foundation
Also Mentioned on This Page
News of Alexandria
Auto
Kearney
Palais Royal
del Monte
Regina
Campbell’s Soups
Rumford
Gosman
Federal National Bank
Southeast Corner
Fourteenth and G Streets
N. W
Avenue
F Street N. W
THE
Washington Loan and Trust Company
National Bank of Commerce
New York
Sunday Post
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