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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1915

Page

6

St Patrick's Academy Holds 1915 Commencement in Carroll Hall

The ninety-fifth annual exercises honored graduates of St Patrick's Academy with Rev Dr G A Dougherty delivering the commencement address. Prizes were awarded for essays and general excellence to named students, with special mentions for perfect attendance and a postgrad scholarship. An alumni reception followed in Carroll Hall.

G. A. Dougherty Catholic Unity St. Patrick’s Academy Academy Carroll Hall Tenth Mgr William T. Russell St. Patrick’s Church Welter Scott Mitchell Virginia Byng Jones St. Patrick's Church Grammar School Alice Wolf Agnes Corkery May McKeever Merv Durkin Mer. Russell Maryland Day Committee Thomas Kernan Mgr. Russell Eleanor Wilkinson Dr. Stafford Ralph Cusick Dr. Stefford Elizabeth Hayden Russell Gradiouusly Julia Kremer Kernan John Victory Mary O'Brien Mary Durkin Mary Ehuen Asther Clements Beatrice Swann Bessie McGee Marian Hurley Louise Kirsch Marie Ellott Mary Grand Elizabeth Degnan Rose Jaillett George Shank Michael Chase Joseph Reidy Daniel Slattery Abby Amy Ahern Anna Margaret Theurer May Loretta McKeever Alice Marie Burke Elton Hernion Byrnes Elizabeth Margaret Dillon Annette Marie Everett Agnes Matilda Corkey Kathleen Veronica Hull Elsie Marie Peyton Elizabeth Irene Spaula Minnie Margaret McDonald Effie Virginia Bresnahan Walter Scott Mitchell Corneliua Algernon McLaren James Werrenr Craven Norman

Citizens Call for $1 Gifts to Reach July 4 Fund

The Independence Day Committee reported progress on funding for the city Fourth of July celebration. Audited reports show $399,423 on hand with other contributions expected to boost the total toward $2,000, and the finance committee urged each city family to give $1. Committee members discussed medal bids for athletic prizes, with C. E. Beckett as chairman, and Daniel J. Donovan coordinating playground programs. Key participants included John Poole, Rose P. Andrews, Judson C. Waliver, L. Whiting Hates, Odell 3. Smith, Henry Lansburgh, J. J. Bertram, and W. W. Everett.

C. E. Beckett Daniel J. Donovan John Poole Rose P. Andrews Judson C. Walliver L. Whiting Hates Odell Smith

Caveat filed over will of Charles Madés in District Supreme Court

Mrs. Wilhelmina McDermott, daughter of the late Charles Madés, filed a caveat in probate court claiming the February 28, 1908 will was obtained under undue influence. The document largely leaves real estate and securities to sons Charles B. and Frank Mades, with Mrs McDermott and others receiving varying shares or none. A collector of the estate is sought, and the hotel business at 300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW might be run by court designation or sold.

Wilhelmina McDermott Charles Madés District Supreme Court Alvin L. Newmyer Charles Mades Mades Charles B. Maden Frank Mades Nicholas Mades Louise Sue Phillipina Springman Charles Wein Probate Court

Police News Notes From Washington Circle Murder Charge

Police report a 16 year old boy charged with murder by stabbing a 14 year old at a band concert near Washington circle. The Eighth precinct seeks a 17 year old for four false fire alarms. Various traffic and injury incidents are listed, including a harness theft, missing youths, and collisions involving mail and delivery wagons. A child was struck by a brick, a dog bite injured a boy, and a warehouse fire caused damage. A coroner's inquest is set for the fatal soldier strike near Fort Myer. Heat and collapse incidents affected workers and residents, with multiple hospital trips noted.

Scott Stewart Frank Branch Washington Circle Eighth Precinct

President Wilson Meets War Opponents From Women's Trade League

A White House visit by a National Womens Trade Union League delegation urged an embargo on war exports and opposed secret diplomacy. Miss Agnes Nestor of Chicago presented resolutions from 100000 working women resisting U S involvement in the European war and any armed action in Mexico.

United States Mexico

Concert at the White House by Marine Band

This afternoon at five, the United States Marine Band conducts at the White House under director William H. Santelmann. The program includes Sousa Overture The Washington Post, Wagner The Star Spangled Banner, and selections from Boccaccio and Mandelasohn Grand March.

White House United States Marine Band William H. Santelmann Waalongton Post Sousa Overture

Union Conventions Propose Citizenship Rule Against Aliens

Delegates at the fourteenth annual Stereotypers and Electrotypers Union convention adopted a resolution barring aliens from union membership unless they have declared intent to become citizens, with Canada exempted. The body also protested the Colorado mine strike murder conviction of John R. Lawson, and viewed harmony with machinists. An Annapolis visit and entertainment events were noted as the session closed.

Roompvelt N. J Raleigh John R. Lawson United Mine Workers Colorado Fuel and Iron Company Government Printing Office William H. Johnson International Association of Machinists United States Canada International Union Washington Annapolis James S. Briggs

District Court News on Will of Marion G. Bureh and Damages Suit

The will of Marion G. Bureh dated August 24, 1911, leaves $1,000 to Camden Presbyterian Church and other sums to Cedar Rapids charities and relatives, with rest to Mary Hinkley Brockett John A. Bettis and Jessie Burch Webb. Executor named L. W. Anderson. Mary A. Waters sues Washington Railway and Electric Co. for $10,000 claiming injuries from a November 4, 1914 car incident on Eleventh Street Northwest.

Marion G. Bureh Presbyterian Church Camden Old Ladies Cedar Rapids Iowa Samuel B. Hinkley Testatrix Briggs T. Hinkley Hinkley Place Bruce Celia Bettie Mary Hinkley Brockett John A. Bettis Oak Hill Cemetery Town L B Hinkley J. A. Bettis Camden Cemetery Company Samuel BR. Hinkley District Supreme Court W.C. Balderston L. W. Anderson Mary A. Waters Andrew Wilson Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Washington Railway and Electric Company Eleventh Street Eleventh and Harvard Streets

Births reported list many interwar names and children

Birth notices show numerous couples with newborn girls and boys, naming families such as Thomas and Marthe Maloney Edward N and Sarah A Siac John H and Blanche B McCullough Clarence A and Hmelia Chiam Aloysius J and Katherine A George and Irenee Anguate Richard T and Mary J McKnew Laurel and Mery E Duval John W and Mary B Bird Joseph A and Emma M Smithson Harry E and Effie M Thompson George Frand Histon T Deesbee George Fanen Th Ys Frank J and Hattie OC Maxwell Sibert and Annie C Frock Gypraian and Charlesanna Colbert It and Nana Matthews Charios and Laura Dabner Henry and Adele Fisher.

Thomas and Marthe Maloney Edward N Sarah A Siac John H Blanche B. McCullough Clarence A Hmelia Chiam Aloysius J. Katherine A George and Irenee Anguate Lawrence B Maud I Maher Richard T Mary J McKnew Laurel and Mery E Duval John W Mary B. Bird Joseph A Emma M Smithson Harry E Effie M. Thompson George Frand Histon T. Deesbee Eorge Fanen Th Frank J Hattie OC Maxwell Sibert Annie C. Frock Gypraian Charlesanna Colbert Nana Matthews Charios Laura Dabner Henry Adele Fisher

Licensed to Marry Across Numerous Clerical Matches

A garbled OCR list shows multiple couples and clergy names including Walter Hills and Kathsyine Brauz, with references to Rev. H Berdeder and Louis Greenberg. Additional pairs mention Florence Sauber, Viola Fowble, George O Connor, and Lillian Goldman among Baltimore and Bridgeport connections.

Walter I. Hills Kathsyine M. Brauz H. Berdeder Louis Greenberg Florence Sauber Abram Simon George O'Connor Viola Fowble John C. Balt i Tolias & Simon Baltimore Lillian Goldman Louia Stern Albert T. St .Clair Ion Eos Ant Alie Basilio Lambrides

Deaths Reported In Regional Hospital Notices

Death notices list several individuals with ages and hospital affiliations including Hugh Hassan 76 at Government Hospital for the Insane and William Davis 51 at GalHoger Hospital. Also named are George Washington Of lark ? and Manzella Howard 78 of 738 Park Rd NW along with Charlotte Rich 51 and Matthews 55 from Washington Acyl HewiNe Hospital.

Washington high school teacher exams for color and white boards

Fifty applicants for Washington high school teaching positions were examined by boards of examiners for white and colored schools. Forty two applicants were white. Examinations occurred at Franklin School from 9 am to 4 30 pm. Palm Head Sults Cleaned for 1. Ladies Sport Coats 1. W H Fisher Expert Dyer and Cleaner. Donager will clean carpets bugs stored for summer nominal charge. Phone W 685. C A Muddiman Co offer gas rt lion 60e per month for 6 payments. Shaffer floral designs 900 14th uw. Chas Chaplin daily Virginia 006 9th st.

Washington Franklin W.H. Fisher Shaffer 14Th Uw. Chas Chaplin Dally Virginia 9Th St

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