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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1917

Page

14

Diplomas Awarded at Alexandria High School Ceremony

Diplomas were conferred on graduates Louise Adams Louise Abbott Aubrey Barnett Walter Barrett Alice Gladen John Curtin Rosinald Dyann Willie Fairfax Matte Foster Edith Garrett Marie Gasson Marion Greenaway Robert Hancock Anna Haslett Kathryn Henderson Ruth Le Hew William Meeks Jennie Rosenberg Louise Schwarzmann Eva Smith Frances Summers Russell Travera Hart Trigger Carolina Yates. Capt W H Sweeney presented diplomas and Rep CC Carlin gave an address. Promotion cards for next session announced by Capt Conrad Johnson. Cadet promotions listed with captains lieutenants sergeants and corporals. Red Cross fund drive committees reported encouraging results. Second Baptist Church extended a call to Rev Owen P Lloyd. Will of I Morgan Davis admitted to probate. Wilbert C Baggett named executor.

Washington Post Himg Street Alexandria Alexandria High School Louise Adams Louise Abbott Aubrey Barnett Walter Barrett Alice Gladen John Curtin Rosinald Dyann Willie Fairfax Matte Foster Edith Garrett Marie Gasson Marion Greenaway Robert Hancock Anna Haslett Kathryn Henderson Ruth le Hew William Meeks Jennie Rosenberg Louise Schwarzmann Eva Smith Francia Summers Russell Travera Hart Trigger Carolina Yates W. H. Sweeney CC. Carlin Conrad Johnson Corps of Cadets Wesley Twitzer Herbert C. Alien Willard Blewett Crearge Rice Milton Stennell Evamett Lawler Janney Yates Magnus Bales Herry Meeks Homer Bowie

Coal Men Face Trial Over Coal Region Price Fixes

The government charges 64 individuals and 188 corporations with conspiring to restrain trade and fix prices in bituminous coal regions in Virginia and West Virginia under the Sherman act. Trial opens as prosecutors seek to prove 1914 to 1917 price agreements and bunker coal ties amid defense objections.

New York Virginia West Virginia United States Tasac R. Celand Deland Henry A. Wise Great Britain Grubb

Near Drowning Tragedy in Virginia Creek

In Richmond Virginia on June 18 Mrs Frederick Bullock near Suffolk narrowly escaped death while trying to save her three children Dorothy Katherine and Frederick ages 14 13 and 3 from drowning. The children drowned in a creek while bailing water from a leaking boat and the mother swooned after rescue.

Richmond Frederick Bullock Suffolk Dorothy Katherine Frederick

Fire destroys multiple buildings in Irvington Virginia

A fire in Irvington Virginia today destroyed the Virginia Citizens office and plant the store and stock of F A Gundy Son the offices of F G Newbill and Dr W J Newbill and the National Bank. The blaze started in the Citizen building from a defective wire.

Warsaw Irvington Virginia Citizen F A. Gundy & Son F. G. Newbill W. J. Newbill The National Bank Citizen

Plan Employment Bureau Meeting in District Building

The Department of Labor has established an employment system for the District now maintained in the States. Tonight in the District building representatives of interested organizations will meet to complete a permanent organization. The system aims to obtain work for men women and for girls and boys over 16 at no cost.

Department of Labor

Bond Roll Notice for United States Fidelity and Guaranty

iL L Perkins 1 bond roll appears with United States Fidelity and Guaranty Cam Phone M. $13, Southern Building. Readable data suggests a financial instrument entry or appraisal note tied to a bond issue housed in a Southern Building location.

Il. L. Perkins United States

Equity court records from the District of Columbia

The Daily Legal Record lists numerous equity division cases with divi sions and judge designations. It records continuances, rescheduled transcripts, injunctive actions, divorce and ad verse possession rulings, and notices of probates, bankruptcies, and real estate transfers including detailed client names and property parcels across Washington DC neighborhoods.

Army Orders Continue Promotions Across Cavalry Regiments

Army notices list promotions for officers across multiple cavalry regiments including Twenty-third, Twenty-second, Twelfth, Thirteenth, Sixth, Seventh, Fourteenth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-fourth, Twenty-fifth, Eighth, and Tenth. Names include John M. Jenkins Jr, Beverly H. Conner, Albert D. Chipman, Arthur H. Truxes, and many others. Other items assign personnel to Fort Leavenworth, Hampton, Fort Miley, aviation sections, and various posts, with Leave of Absence grants and detachment details for Coast Artillery, Engineers, and Medical Corps. Additional changes involve aviators, surgeons, veterinary corps, and resignations, affecting Fort Oglethorpe, Camp Seabrook, and related duties.

John M. Jenkins, Jr Leutenant Beverly H. Conner Twelfth Cavalry Albert D. Chipman Thirteenth Cavalry Arthur H. Truxes Gordon J. F. Heron Hugh M. Gregory Oron A. Palmer Stanley Bacon Jay D. B. Lettin Tenth Cavalry Wilson T. Hails Twenty-first Cavalry Cyrun J. Wilder Twentieth Cavalry Harold C. Fellowa Fourteenth Cavalry John T. Pierce, Jr Sixth Cavalry First Cavalry Henry H. Anderson Eighth Cavalry William A. Shunk Fort Leavenworth Kans Poat Army Service Schools George G. Gatley Field Artillery Hampton Albert EH. Saxton Quartermaster Corps John Alden Degen Cavalry Front Royal Benjamin W. Atkinson Infantry William H. W. Youngs Ire A. Haynes Coast Artillery Corps Canst Artillery Fort Miley Cal South Pacific Coast Artillery District Seth W. Cook James L. Dunsworth Signal Corps Frederick B. Hennesay Robert 8. A. Dough Aviation Henry J. Damm Lawrence 8. Churchill Martin F. Scanlon Davennert Johnson Millard F. Harmon Harold M. Clark Richard FB. Barnitz Clinton W. Russell George E. Lovell George W. Krapf Howard C. Davidson Maxwell F. Kirby John N. Reynolds Arnold W. Krogatad Twenty-second Infantry Harry M. Brown James FR. Alfonte Michael F. Davis Patrick Friscell Fifty-second Infantry Adlai H. Gilkeson Hubert R. Harman Jack W. Heard Seventeenth Cavalry Whitten J. East James Wi. Alfonte Thomas J. Kirkpatrick Medical Corps Fort Oglethorpe Jamea F. Johnston Columbia Camp Sanitary Office War Department Frederick FP. Reynolds Veterinary Corps Fort Jay N. Y Joseph F. Jeffries Richard H. Power Jules H. Uri Garland W. Reborn Fourth Infantry Texan National Guard Francia H. Miles Whitnington Del George H. Scott

Band Concert Tonight by U S Marine Band at McMillan Park

Tonight at 7 30 the United States Marine Band conducted by William H Santelmann performs in McMillan Park. Program includes marches overtures and selections likeAdvance of the Regiment Poet and Peasant De Palomar Bari Walt The Chocolate Soldier Caprice On To Tos Musical Scenes From Spain Langsey Mark Sader Freedom's Flag and The Star Spangled Banner.

McMilan Park United States Marine Band William H. Santelmann de Palomar Bari” Walt Spain Langsey

Heads Appointed for Constabulary in Washington

Orb Preston named captain of the mounted constabulary organized weeks ago. Officers include Adjutant Edward H. Croop lieutenants Melvin C. Hazen Walter R. Tucker sergeants John F. Reeside Gilbert H. Grosvenor J. C. Laughlin corporals Clarence A. Aspinwall Frederick deC. Faust. Brig. Gen. Georges P. Scriven presided.

Orb Preston Washington Mounted Constabulary Edward H. Croop Melvin CC. Hazen Walter R. Tuckerman John F. Reeside Gilbert H. Grosvenor J. C. Claughlin Clarence A. Aspinwall Frederick Dec. Faust Raymond Pullman William P. Eno Home Defense League Riding and Hunt Club Sergt W. A. Heathfield Cavalry Fort Myer J. A. P. Weber Georges P. Scriven United States Army

Labor leaders urge cooperation in wartime crisis

Samuel Gompers urged all labor to cooperate with the government in the present war crisis at the National Patternmakers League opening in Washington at the Ebbitt. James OConnell and T. V. Powderly spoke brief, James Wilson presided. A later meeting will feature Secretary Wilson and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt. Five thousand bluejackets to be trained at Jamestown exposition site. Secretary Daniels announced orders moving Lieut Peyton to the sixth field artillery and cadets Henry and Markham to Plattsburg training camp.

Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor National Patternmakers’ League of North America Ebbitt Gompers Russia James O'Connell T. V. Powderly James Wilson Patternmakape’ League Jamestown Exposition Daniels War Department Bernard R. Peyton Twentieth Field Artillery Peyton Sixth Field Artillery Guy V. Henry Edward M. Markham United States Military Academy Plattsburg, N. Y

Irish Will Present Statue of Patriot at National Museum

The Robert Emmet Statue Association announces a statue of patriot Robert Emmet to be placed in the National Museum rotunda. Jerome Connor sculptor. Judge Dowling to deliver the presentation address. Secretary Wolcott to accept the statue. John McCormick to sing patriotic songs. President Wilson expected to attend.

Robert Eumet Trish United States Trisha Trish National Maseum Bulding Blaine Washington Navy Yard

Teacher Sues for Pay After Being Dropped for Marriage

Mrs Gladys Aline Strong Hellman sues the District of Columbia in the District Supreme Court for 1365 67 dollars including salary and longevity pay from 1934 10 01 to 1936 07 01 alleging dismissal after marriage. The court ordered reinstatement and the District Court of Appeals affirmed. Attorneys Wilson Hulderkopper and Lesh represent Hellman.

Gladys Aline Strong Hellman District Supreme Court District of Columbia

German fugitive Henckel captured after Danville chase

Arnold Henckel, a suspected German spy, was trapped in a tobacco warehouse after a 100-person pursuit through Danville. He surrendered, with three saws sewn in his coat and $60 found on him. He claimed Norfolk authorities overlooked the saw and he fled after eight weeks in solitary confinement.

Danville Arnold Henckel Norfolk Suffolk Nansemond Hencke

Indians Offer Services in France from Oklahoma Chief

Capt. H. B. Hicks Comanche Indian chief of Oklahoma visits Washington to seek an appointment with President Wilson and Secretary Baker. He offers his tribe 1,060 men trained at Fort Sill for service in France or on the Mexican border and will lecture on The Indian Past Present and Future during a week in the capital.

Quana Washosha H. B. Hicks Oklahoma Washington President Wilson France Hicks Pershing Mexico Villa Forcea Fort Sill Okla War Department Baker Terminal Railroad Y. M. A Captain Hicks George McAlipin Inna Cemetery Hyattsville McAlpin Baltimore Oriental Philadelphia Carlisie Indian School Globe Trotter Amise

Two-Platoon System Urged for Local Fire Department

At the Central Labor Union meeting in Typographical Temple last night a two platoon aysecem was endorsed for the fire department with a 12 hour day shift. A Labor Day committee was formed to arrange the program led by N A James and others, and W W Howard was named union solicitor for advertising.

Central Labor Union N. A. James W. N. Huttell Joseph Clark Henry Miller C. C. Coulter J E. Toone Harry HoNahand Dan Hagsett Mr. Franklin Ww. H. Howard

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