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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1913

Page

7

Diplomas and Scholarships at Central High School Graduation

Vice President Thomas H Mashall addressed Central High School graduates in Continental Memorial Hall highlighting the value of public schooling and culture over careerism. The ceremony announced University and college scholarships, diplomas, and honors, with George Washington University and Lehigh, Syracuse, and Penn scholarships awarded to numerous students.

Rhodes Blair Thomas H. Mashall Central High School Continental Memorial Hall Marshall

Warned of Wild Oats Plea for Unfortunate Girl

School commencement at McKinley Manual Training School honors graduates with scholarships and patriotic essays. Scholarships awarded by Superintendent Davidson to six students from Penn, Syracuse, Virginia, Washington and Lee, Colgate, and others. Daughters of the War of 1812 prize for best war essay goes to Nesbit. Colonial Daughters prize for citizenship essay awarded to Hough. The program features remarks by Sen Ellison D Smith and school officials.

McKinley Manual Training School Ellison D Smith South Carolina Ihs Ernest H Daniel Board of Education Edith Kingman Kern William M Davidson University of Pennsylvania Robert Wilson Lafayette Benjamin Dann Syracuse Claude Adler University of Virginia Hibert Nash Washington and Lee Douglas Kennedy Colgate Earle McLaughlin Kate K Henry Washington Society of the Daughters of the War of 1812 F & Nesbit Norwood Bessing Society of Colonial Daughters C Hough H Ernest Galteher Jr M Hazel Chisholm Fice Francis Collier Edwin Lewis

Gonzaga College Graduates In New Building Exercises

President McDonnell announces fall additions to the curriculum including business training and a preparatory class. Dr Har rington receives LL D, and Mgr Bongano presides at graduation where diplomas are awarded and prizes listed for the various classes and interclass contests, amid discussions of Panama Canal and Latin America relations.

McDonnell Dr. Harrington United States Latin Americas Mgr Giovanni Bongano Gonzaga College South Capitol I Streets Panama Canal Latin America Apostolic Delegate William F Buckley South America Mancis & Garner Bernard I John J Darby William J Hughes Mel Bonzano Eugene de L. McDonnell John Geale Francis % Herrington Mgr Bonnano John J. Darby Wiliam J. Hughes Bernard I. Dieta Francis Garner Bernard I Diets Willam J Hughes George D. Neftrey Raymond Wilbur Hamond D Welch Thomas A Lane Morgan A Downey Ignatius A Mack Martin Cook Edmond Dbd Welch

Normal School graduates entertain with diploma awards

Graduates of the James Ormond Wilson Normal School were entertained at the assembly hall with a program of music, literature, and drama. This afternoon at 3 o'clock diplomas will be awarded to a long list of graduates including Cecyella Woods Arnold Eva Baker Leonore Baker Marence Barker Grace Beard and many more.

James Ormond Wilson Normal School Cecvella Woods Arnold Eva Baker Leonore Mary Baker Marence Love Barker Grace May Beard Emma Ada Bateler Marie Louise Brinkley Frances Elizabeth Brown Mabel Aeties Bénch Keabeth Lillian V Carey Frances Cecelia Carroll Edith Scott Combes Alice Basterling Ada Reed Entwisle Eleanor Bessie Farmer Cartie Gibson Marguerite Dell Rhce Gilbert Emma Joraine Gugsbs Johanna Gsantner Georgie Hum Tet Marie Gertrude Humphreys Mararet Josephine Jarboe Grace Virginiaohnston Hizabeth Landis Kirby Bessie Kibbey Lacy Elizabeth Anne Lauxmann Flora May Linking Mary Isabel Lacey Margaret Elizabeth Martin Helen R. Mayers Miriam Narelssa McDonnell Marguerite

Sons of Veterans to Meet in Maryland Division Convention

Maryland Division Sons of Veterans gather at G A R Hall for annual convention at 1 o clock. Business session precedes banquet at the Sterling Hotel with Senator Jones and Representative Willis as speakers. William B Cushing Camp will entertain at a campfire meeting following events.

Maryland G. A. R. Hall Sons of Veterans Jones Willis Willam Cushing

Embezzling Trial of Modern Work Ten Leaders Opens

Samuel T Masters and John B hon pear fortier bu f workman air chief Scribe of the Modern Work ten face embezzlement charges in Criminal Court No 1 before Judge Stafford. Assistant U.S. Attorney Be Flkawken opened for the government, alleging May 190 to December 1910 misappropriation around 1370 dollars. Defense led by Lambert Neatman Baney and Norton reserved ruling. trial to continue today.

Samuel T Masters John B Hon Pear Wilton J Lambert Ric H Xeatman Weldon Baney Jak M Norton Alexandria

President Deliberates on District Commissioners Nominations

Visitors report the President keeps counsel on district commissioner picks to replace Rudolph and Johnston. He may send nominations to the Senate today or next week. New excise commissioner nominations expected with the new fiscal year. Henry E Davis disputes published talks of his White House discussion. He says his visit was personal and he gave no preference for the commissionership.

White House New Man Cox Senate Messrs Rudolph Johnston Henry E Davis Tumuity Davis Tumulty Prext Democratic Party Newman

ASK PASTOR TO REMAIN AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Members of the First Presbyterian Church in John Marshall place urged Pastor Rev. D. C. MacLeod to stay after he announced a call to Springfield. They note congregation growth under his leadership and will press presbytery on June 23 to deny permission to leave. A committee will meet the pastor to work to prevent his departure.

First Presbyterian Church John Marshall Place D. C. MacLeod MacLeod

Kaiser writes to Huerta autographs German message to Mexican government

Galveston June 17 German Emperor signs recognition letter delivered to Provisional President Huerta by Herr von Kardorff. In Galveston 335 American refugees from Mexico arrive aboard Mexicano. most are women and children, many poor and hungry. Red Cross aid planned to help homeward travel.

Mexico City Huerta Herr von Kardorff Legation Galveston Mexico Vera Cruz Tampico Galveston United States Red Cross Roperty Verg | Cruz

Southern Society entertains with stories and music at Wash. meeting

The Southern Society of Washington held a lively session in the New Willard red room last evening, enrolling 71 new members and presenting a program of stories and music. Claude N Bennett presided, John M Little served as secretary, and a business-session resolution limited eligibility to married couples where one is eligible, while Col. Robert Lee Montague and others shared humorous yarns. New members include Nathan P Bryan, J Thomas Heftin, and John H Small among many others. Card party planned for June 23 hosted by Witgon and Marshall ladies.

Dixie Land Yarns The Southern Society of Washington Red Room New Willard Claude N. Bennett John M Little Wes Richmond Pearson Hobson Society John L. Burnett Alabama Congress Robert Lee Montague Southland Hoke JF Melway Hoke Smith Lee Grant Lincoln McElway G Grosvenor Dawe Col C C. Calhoun Miss Small Alwarda Casselman Chopin Builders’ Exchange Quartette Edward Callow J. &. Duns Edward H. Sealey Edgar R . Embrey Byron Blodgett Witgon and Marshall Dyer EB Street Nathan P Bryan J. Thomas Heftin John H Small George Yt Brumtin James J Lampton William Lawattr Moore D. J Callahan A. J. Poston Bauskett P J. Altizer James Lee Boat John Corlgan John T_ Beifeutier HW Morgan Helen H. Hardin Nathaniel Worley Robert Bowman Jr. Howard Sutherland Teabella W Ashford Hannah J. Kelly Marian B Martin Neyle Colquitt Thweatt U Sanford A. J. Green Mary A Adams Thomas Wardwick Arthur B Krook Edgar R.S, Embrey, Jr. Dunn R Ross Perry H R. Standiford H Ls Rust Thomas H Armstrong Arthur H Campbel Joseph T Robinson John H. Small Rose Boyd Harry F Cary Theodore Tier Sledse Tatum Macey Dinkine 8. A. Bartlett Liam Taylor Thom

Tragic Landslide Claim Kills Chester B Gee in Philippines

News from Manila confirms the death of Chester B Gee a 19 year old former Washington boy killed in a landslide near a 2000 foot gorge on Baguld Island while en route to Manila to regain health. Gee had recently left school and traveled to the Philippines with his parents two years ago. His passing drew sympathy from friends in Manila and is noted after a brief farewell with Gov Eckman who offered aid.

Chester B Gee Washington Baguld Philippine Islanda Gee Manila Regenu Rte Health Young Gee Gov. Eckman Benguet Gov Eckman Iwm Philiippines

Kaiser’s Jubilee Closes With Torchlight Procession

Berlin crowds swelled as Emperor William’s jubilee climaxed with visits from allied sovereigns and a gala dinner. Andrew Carnegie attended the festivities and contributed 25 000 dollars to the German Oak. A torchlight parade began at 4 3 oclock and lasted about an hour. The German Peace Society notes aim to promote food relations between Britain and Germany.

Berlin William Andrew Carnegie Victoria Laisse Saxony Soverellns Odeck Great Britain Germany

Building laws criticised by Petworth group in 1920s debate

Petworth Citizens Association met last night to condemn local building regs that allow ultra narrow 12 foot wide houses on Shepherd Street in De Letworth distrust and that no white man would view them. The group urged the executive to seek legislation to ban such dwellings and rejected support for the current municipal government system.

Petworth

Milkmen Face Trial Over Impure Milk Standards

Health officer Dr. C Woodward says the city’s milk supply is far from satisfactory and many dairymen are under investigation. Special US Attorney Cobb secured 171 warrants as prosecutions rise, with indictments for impure milk under the food and drugs act. Court of Appeals definitions prompt further cases. Assistant US Attorney John Lewis Smith leads prosecutions aiming to enforce pasteurization where needed.

Woodward Wayon Court of Appeals Washington C. Woodward United States Cobb Health Department Cr. Woodward Droodward John Lewis Smith

Silent Wedding Of Deaf Couple At Calvary Baptist

Miss Sarah L Dalley and Simon B Aley wed in silence with sign language vows written on paper. The ceremony at Calvary Baptist was conducted by Rev Arthur D Bryant as witnesses learned the couple’s marriage license had been issued in Roanoke Virginia.

Sarah L. Dalley Simon B Aley Arthur D Bryant Calvary Baptist Church Yous Idos Dailey Ales Roanoke

Orphans Day Observed by Washington Lodge Elks

The Washington Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons and Elks organize Orphans Day. About 1200 children from various institutions will be gathered in automobiles and street cars to Marshall Hall Early and then ferried to Macalester's Wharf where they will be fed generously and all receive a present.

Washington Lodge of Free Marshall Hall Macalesters Wharf

Fourth of July Pageant Drives Washington Fund Drive

Arrangements for the large Independence Day program proceed at headquarters with the Washington Center pageant committee reviewing the plan. About 4,000 children have signified participation and teachers and the public show strong interest. funds remain short and all residents are urged to contribute to ensure a first order public entertainment.

Washington Center Drama League of America Washington George W White E. C Graham

Adventists Name Large Missionary Delegation Abroad

A new wave of Seventh Day Adventist missionaries is appointed for foreign fields following the world conference. Prof and Mrs W F Hancock will go to Barcelona Spain, with several couples and individuals assigned to Venezuela Great Britain East Caribbean Jamaica Trinidad South Africa Brazil Persia Jamawa India Jamaica and South America, among others.

W FE Hancock Washington Barcelona Spain R N Studt Venezuela R Joyce Great Britain Muller East Caribbean George F Furnival Jamaica B Butterfield Trinidad Burton Jewell South Africa Cart Reid

Paris to St Petersburg Flight Completes Across 1800 Miles

French aviator finishes a 1800 mile trip from Paris to St Petersburg reaching St Petersburg in the morning amid rough weather. The journey covered challenging terrain and tested the aircraft’s endurance.

Paris St Petersburg Sto Petersburg Pari St Pietersburg Elieirs

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