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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1915

Page

8

Flag Day address as Wilson urges global heart interpretive unity

President Wilson spoke from the Treasury south steps to about 5000 attendees including McAdoo Lansing and Daniels while praising old glory as a core symbol. He urged Americans to wear Old Glory in their hearts and interpret the heart of the world through national unity and sacrifice.

McAdoo Lansing Daniels Wisen Treasury Department America Trucy Treasurs Department Yrevance Sherimata Stiue Wilson Treasury Building Ata Cot W. W. Harts Marcie Band Joe Santienonn the Union Henry H. Tallmadge Marine Band

Weather and Tide Table for Columbia and Missouri Valley

Sunrise and sunset details for June 1 with forecasts of thunderstorms and cooler conditions. Notes on partly cloudy days, varying wind directions, and no significant rainfall patterns across the coasts. Regional outlook includes warmer conditions in upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys with isolated showers.

OS Dept of Agetentime Columbia Marstach Dake New Baghdad Missouri Valley Interior Obi Tannesse Lake Regio Miss Mississiel Missouri Rocky Mountain

Roosevelt Says Pacifists Would Make U S The China Of Occident

New York June 14 Theodore Roosevelt’s letter on arbitration war and pacifism written June 3 to Hudson Maxim was presented by Maxim to the National Security League. He denounces pacificists as unlovely and dangerous to national character arguing that Americans must prepare to defend the nation and reject an ignoble peace.

New York Theodore Roosevelt Hudson Maxim National Security League Mr. Maxim Oscar Straus Col. Roosevelt Mexico China Pontius Pilate

Daniels Orders Gun Crew and Bands Not to Appear at Security League

Secretaries action at the National Security League convention caused caustic comment as a 14 inch torpedo crew and a petty officer were withdrawn from an expected Navy Yard display. The torpedo, guarded after a $4,000 bond, and the marine bands from several ships were barred from participation.

Daniels Security League Washington Post New York National Security League Brooklyn Navy Yard Ordnance Washington Daniela Navy Yard Bond Torpedo Florida Wyoming Utah

Nation’s Flag and Duty Honor Great Men and Masses

The speaker praises the flag as the embodiment of a nation’s history and urges daily duty over rhetoric. He honors selfless leaders who served the people, notes the living nation rests with unknown masses, and reminds all to wear the flag in heart. The ceremony ends with “The Star-Spangled Banner” and a brief note on the Supreme Court’s International Harvester case adjournment to June 21 next term.

Belvoa Jess Masa Supreme Couurt International Harvester

Flag Day in Schools Observed Across Districts

Flag day was observed in high and graded schools with speeches by G A I officers and patriotic songs. John William McElroy of The National Tribune spoke at Central High, urging steadfast flag support and allegiance to President Wilson. Gaylord Saltzgaber addressed Business High School, praising the flag as emblem of equality before the law. Western High School held programs at Woodward & Lothrop. Amidon Jefferson, Force, Arthur schools hosted speakers Col George A. Ross A P Copeland Gen W E Harvey and Dr George Van Foasen with students Grace Kanode Ruth Miller Marie Shaw and Ralph Fiske taking part.

John Wi. Mc&lroy National Tribune Central High School United States Wilson Saltzgaber Gaylord M. Saltzgaber Pensions Business High School Atudents America Cura Western High School Woodward & Lothrop Paul Bleyden George A. Ross A. P. Copeland Amidon Jefferson W. E. Harvey W. B. Harvey Force George van Foasen Trinity Church Arthur School Grace Kanode Misa Ruth A. Miller Marie A. Shaw Ralph Fiske

African town surrenders after eleven day siege Garua falls

London June 14 German West Africa surrenders Garua, an important station on the Wenve river, to the Anglo French force after an eleven day siege that began May 31. Governor general of Nigeria reports in a colonial office telegram.

Garua Eleven Pays London Wenve River German West Africa Nigeria Tha 'Colonial Office

Flag Day Clash Over Preparedness Sparks Debate

Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Vrooman and Commissioner Saltzgaber sparred on national preparedness at a Flag Day program of the Woman's Relief Corps in the Church of Our Father. Vrooman praised Swiss citizen soldiery and camps while Saltzgaber urged duty taught by mothers, stressing a democratic citizen army and quick mobilization if war came. Also speaking were Mrs. Oldroyd, Mrs. Worrell Ball, and Mrs. Mamie Dorsey. Troop 4 Boy Scouts served as ushers.

United States Vrooman Pansiona Saltzgaber Woman's Relief Corps Department of the Potomac Church of Our Father Universalist Luxemburg Belgium Switzerland Mr. Vrooman Blum France Germany Mr. Saltzgaber John McElroy Mia Lida Oldroyd Isabel Worrell Ball Mamie Dorsey Mary van Ness Fauth Augusta Tasker

Trace Sums Paid Henry in Checks Linked to Barklie Deposits

Trial details the prosecution's effort to admit checks totaling 26689.59 alleged to be sent by Isabell Barklie to Henry via Lewis Johnson & Co. The bank records show deposits to Henry and credits to a special J William Henry account, with questioned entries and indorsements amid embezzlement charges.

J. William Henry Criminal Division No. 2 District Supreme Court Justice Siddona United States John H. Laskey James B. Archer Isabell A. Barklie Wayne Eldon C. Lewis District National Bank Henry W. Morris Lammond Lewis Johnson & Co Henry C. McCeney The American National District National Lammond

Wilson Would Trade Jobs With Boston Hotel Proprietor

Special to The Washington Post Boston June 14 President Wilson would exchange jobs with Charles J McCarthy proprietor of a Boston hotel who is on his honeymoon and who received an introduction from Mayor Curley With the Presidents apparent willingness McCarthy quotes him saying he would enjoy swapping positions right now The tale came through a letter to the mayor's secretary Standish Wiltcox describing the audience arranged for Mr and Mrs McCarthy.

Waehingten Post Boston Mass Wilson Charles J. McCarthy Standish Wiltcox McCarthy Curley

Denies Caminetti Plea Silent On Question Raised

The Supreme Court denied Caminetti’s petition for review in the Mann Act case, without opinion, leaving unresolved whether a commercial element is required. Caminetti and Diggs were convicted in California for transporting two girls to Nevada. The ruling sparked political controversy and debate over federal enforcement of the white slave law.

Supreme Bench Drew Caminetti Supreme Court San Francisco Caminetti A. Caminetti Commissioner General of Immigration Maury I. Diges Sacramento Cal Reno Nev Mann Counast Caminett Diggs Wilson Young Caminnelli Maury United States District ‘Attorney California Department of Justice Congress

Dockery Praises Wilson and Loyalty of Foreign Born Americans

Third Assistant Postmaster General Dockery delivered an oration at a Post Office Department celebration praising President Wilson's leadership in a tense international climate. He affirmed foreign-born Americans' loyalty, noted national unity at the shoreline, and cited broad support from press and people. The event featured a flags-lined court, a band performance including The American Patrol and Stars and Stripes Forever, and choral numbers led by Mrs. M. Sherler Bowie.

Postoffice Department Dockery United States Wilson Department Marflower Daughters of America American Patrol Stars and Stripes Forever

Miss Wiborg to Wed Fish in Prominent Society Match

Society notes confirm Miss Olga Wiborg seeks marriage to Sidney Webster Fish. No formal announcement yet due to the recent death of Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish. Wiborg sisters, long prominent in Cincinnati and European society, are spotlighted with family ties to Gen. Sherman and Adm. Miles.

Sidney ‘Webster New York Stuyvesant Fish Cincinnati Olga Whlberg Sidney Webster Fish Fish Wiborg Frank the Dunes East Hampton L. L Ohio London Paris Olga Wiborg Miseea Sarah Mary Hoyt Ysp Oee Gen. Sherman Adeline Sherman Maj. Hoyt Sherman Whmam Tecumseh Sherman John Sherman Nelson A. Miles Sidney Webster Fish

Seventeen-year tragedy ends in death by poison

Miss Gertrude Perkins a 27 year old seamstress and former telephone operator died at Emergency Hospital four hours after taking bichloride of mercury in a personal crisis. Coroner J Ramaay Nevyitt ruled it self inflicted. She lived at 933 G street northwest and left a note stating she would not see her friend alive again. Police found five tablets in a vial and hospital reports say the poison was dissolved in hot water to act quickly. She was daughter of Mrs R C Garrett of Prospect avenue Georgetown. A brother R W Perkins lives with her mother.

Gertrude Perkins J. Ramaay Nevyitt Union Station R. C. Garrett Prospect Avenue Georgetown R. W. Perkins

Oyster Growers and Dealers Meet Opens at Willard

Nearly 200 delegates from Atlantic coast states arrive for the seventh annual Oyster Growers and Dealers Association convention at the Willard. A directors’ meeting last night prepared for the opening with 10 o’clock welcome by District Commissioner Louis H Brownlow and a short address by P T Moran, president of the Washington Chamber of Commerce.

Atlantic Coast Oyster Growers and Dealers’ Association Willard Louis H. Brownlow Thea P. T. Moran Washington Chamber of Commerce Sia

Lieutenant Colonel Woodruff Dies at 65 in New Rochelle

Lieut Col Charles E Woodruff A S A retired died of Brights disease at his New Rochelle home. He was 65, survived by his widow and two sons. He served as surgeon in the navy beginning 1886, then in the army, chief surgeon on Gen Merritt’s Philippines staff, retired 1913 due to illness. He authored The Effect of Tropical Light on White Men and Expansion of the Races. A military funeral will be held. burial at Arlington Cemetery.

Washington Post New Rochelle N. Y Charles E. Woodruff United States Navy Army Merritt Philippines Arlington Cemetery

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