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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1915

Page

9

Union Chief Warns of Nationwide Fight Over Navy Yard Wage Cut

President Alifas of the Machinists' Union announces a nationwide campaign against a proposed wage reduction for 200 Washington navy yard workers. He cites plans to “rob Peter to pay Paul,” saying the cut could trigger widespread protests and labor action if enacted July 1.

Alifas Machinists’ Union Peter Paul Navy Yard Navy Department Distri Local 44 International Association of Machinists Naval Lodge N.P. Allias Washington Navy Yard Naval Affairs Committee of the House Indian Head Proving Ground Congress Secretary of the Navy Naval Affairs Committee Washington

New York College Alumni Dinner Barbecue At City Club

New York College Alumni Association of the City of New York will hold a dinner and banquet at the University Club tomorrow evening. Dr Edward Ewing Pratt will speak on foreign and domestic commerce and a representative from the New York association will attend. All members and faculty are invited.

New York University Club Edward Ewing Pratt Surean New York Association Incluss

Hair Color Restorer Promises Gray Hair Rejuvenation

An ad claims Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer darkens gray hair without dye restoring roots for a natural shade. It pledges dandruff relief scalp health and hair growth, offered at James Donnell’s Drug Store 404 F St NOW. Out-of-town orders available by mail.

Sears Q-Ban James Donnells Drug Store F St Washington

Old Gentleman Spanks Actress At Picnic Scandal

Hartford June 4. At Lake Compounce 350 Hartford Chamber members return from outing. Superintendent George Parker, an elderly man, says he spanked the New York cabaret singer after she allegedly advanced on him. Reported as incident of undue familiarity. Parker denies striking.

Washington Hartford Conn Hartford Chamber of Commerce Lake Compounce Southington Parke George Parker New York Parker

Fletcher Party at Winsted Ends Early Departure

Special to The Washington Post reports Admiral F F Fletcher United Nations commander in chief Atlantic fleet with wife Mia and daughters Miasea Sybil and Alica spent the night in Winsted Connecticut on a motor trip from Washington. They planned to visit Mrs Niles at Afterglow but urgent business sent them to Newport and then New London. Miss Sybil drove much of the journey from Washington to Winsted.

Washington Post Winsted Conn F. F Fletcher Atlantic Fleet Mia Fletcher Miasea Sybil Alica Fletcher Washington Newport New London Panters Admiral Fletcher Sybil Fletcher

Von Stade Selects Ushers for Steele Wedding in Westbury

F Skiddy Von Stade chooses twelve ushers for his June wedding to Kathryn N Steele at the Church of the Advent Westbury Long Island. The list includes Harrison Tweed George Whitensy Dudley I Pickman Jr Francis R Appleton Jr Ambrose Clark Edward H Carle Renee La Montague Deveranux Milburn James Watson Webb James J Higginson Hamilton Haddon and Charles Cary Rumsey. The couple obtained their marriage license yesterday in Flushing.

Nounces Miss Steele Washington Post Westbury Long Island F. Skiddy von Stade Kathryn N Steele Charles Steele Church of the Advent Messrs Harrison Tweed George Whitensy Dudley I. Pickman, Jr Boston Francis R. Appleton, Jr Edward H. Carle Renee la Montague Deveranux Milburn James Watson Webb James J. Higginson Hamilton Haddon Charles Cary Rumsey Mr von Stade Flushing

Newport Flower Show Draws Social Figures in Newport

At Newport in R I on June 2 the second day of the Gar den Association exhibition of flowers and strawberries drew a gathering of society. Among attendees were Mme Bakhmeteff wife of the Russian Ambassador Mrs Herman Oalrich and Mrs Wiliam B Caperton wife of Rear Admiral Caperton along with Mr and Mrs Henry E Oalrichs Dr and Mrs Roderick Terry Mrs Maude Howe Boutt Mrs Charles Weaver Walter Coles Cabell and Harford W S Powell.

Washington Post Newport R. I Garden Association of Mme. Bakhmeteff Herman Oalrich Wiliam B. Caperton Caperton Henry E. Oalrichs Roderick Terry Maude Howe Bnott Charles Weaver Walter Coles Cabell Harford W Powell

St Patrick's Outing Attracts Thousands With Races And Dance

St Patrick's annual outing at Marshall Hall drew about 6,000 attendees for baseball games, foot races for boys and girls, and a late evening dance. Rev. John M. McNamara led a large committee, prizes were distributed by Misses Johansen Smallwood and Grant, and refreshments served by Sunday school workers. The event featured multiple competitions with winners listed for various age groups and races.

St Patrick's Parsh Marshall Hall John M. McNamara M. M. Moyle Mary Johansen Anna Smallwood Nelile Grant William T. Russell John A. Madigan Elmer Fisher George Menkes William Heepley F. Edward Mitchell William L. Fleighell James D. Mankin M. M. Doyle William C. Jacques William H. Morrison Richard J Donnelly M J Moore Charles H. Burke Mary Flanagan St Joseph's Asylum St Patrick's St. Joseph's St. Patrick's St. Paul's William Shipley John Smith Thomas Blake Arthur Cadet Thomas Kane Alvin Guile iWieam Shipki al Schubert Mary Slattery Mary Guista Louise Lahey Bertie Gardella Dorothy Radigan Marion Guista Ry Slattery Esther Shipley Marie Kenan Catherine May St Rose's Rellie Laurence Mary Murphy Josephine Shaw Helen McCarthy Catherine Donovan Nellie Lester Nellie Laurence Phylis Upp St. Vincent's Mary WillHama Mary Adama Bernadette Casey Nellie Moran Mary Miller Helen Bolts Mary Adams Elsie Burch Marie Keenen Ila Bertha Barnes

King Heads Beach Outing. Skiball Crowned Champion

The Washington Railway Relief Association set a record for attendance at its Chesapeake Beach excursion with over 23 000 visitors on 25 trains. President Clarence P King teamed with Attorney George F Hoover to win the skiball championship, with a return match planned at Glen Echo Park. The event featured bathing dancing and various athletic contests judged by a distinguished panel headed by King and others, and prizes were awarded in multiple races and contests.

Washington Railway Relief Association Chesapeake Beach Clarence P. King Fred J. Morsheimer King George F. Hoover William F. Ham L. W. Glazebrook Pearl Alexander J. A. Boarman Mary Williamson George Wells William Humes Heiser Louis Corrado Allen Greanstrest Madeline Royall Hadith Oliver Amis Newman Irene Mahoney Mary Osen Julia Miller Marie Coupe Catherine Duncan Alice Southern Mary Ozen Helen Royall Mary Grace May Nicewander Mary Mahoney A. T. Parry H. Sowera Laura Newman Margaret Aldridge Frances Margaret Rawlings Belle South Mamiey W. Clayton W. Kirby L O. Frank Albert McCurdy Horace Beall O. Hiser William Caldwell George Robins Joseph Reith Charien Beall William Smith Herbert Moreland Hark Smith Edwin Morgan Association RH. Zier B. F. Hunter C.g. Duka BE. Lynch R. H. Zier Ralph Wellington A. Latenfora G. G. Whitney W. R. Jones V. A. Lister B. Ruppenthal E. J. Peterson C. Barber L. A. Swank W. E. Koons R. Burkitt William Loeb Col George Truesdell John 8. Barbour George P. Hoover J. T. Moffet L. B Sinclair J. H. Stephens G. E Brown J. E B. Tenley Willam F. Ham Woodbury Blair Wiliam B. Hibbs J. J. Darlington W. F. Lement Marlow R. W. Crowell W. ¥. Jones Clarence F. Norment Charles J. Bell Milton B. Alles Russell Bowen J. J. Kaveney W. L. Clarke W. A. Stiler S. J. Folsom

Minister’s Wife Joins Newport Villa Colony Opens Summer Legation

Mme Alicia Ward de Hisno, wife of the Spanish Minister, joined the Newport villa colony from Washington and opened the Pumpelly cottage on Gibbs Avenue as the embassy’s summer home for the season.

Legation Washington Post Newport BR. I Mme Alicia Ward de Hisno Villa Colony Washington Gibbs Avenue

Pope Benedict interview questioned as inaccurate

Osservatore Romano cautions readers against interpreting the Holy See mind from a Paris interview published by La Liberte. It distinguishes official public documents from private publications, noting the pontiff’s public stance on Europe remains clear in prior encyclicals and letters, while private sources may contain inaccuracies.

Osservatore Romano Rome la Liberte Paris Benedict Vatican Observatori Romano Giornale d’Italia Benedict XV Tribune Holy See Pon Uff Cardinal Vannutelli

Grandfather Clause Will Make Political Changes Hilles Says

Charles J. Hilles, chairman of the Republican National Committee, said the Supreme Court decision on the grandfather clause will trigger major political changes in Oklahoma and Maryland. He noted uncertainty on exact vote gains but believes Oklahoma’s delegation is now secure for his party, while Maryland reports are pending. The national committee’s representation plan takes effect after ratification, with Oklahoma and Maryland not losing delegates. in 1908 each congressional district in those states had votes sufficient for full representation.

New York Charles Jd. Hilles Republican National Committee Supreme Court Oklahoma Maryland National Committee

Mails to Avoid Censor Letter Opened in England

U S mails bound for Norway Sweden Danmark and the Netherlands in transit through belligerent countries were opened and censored. Postmaster General Burleson ordered direct sailing lines to those destinations to prevent further delays. Swedish officials and private firms reported mail tampering, prompting a protest to London and a formal complaint to Washington. No confirmation in London of Sweden to U S mail tampering.

Sweden Burleson London United Norway Danmark Netherlands United States State Department W. A . Ekengren Lansing Department Legation Foreign Office England

Alexandria Hospital Plans Raise Cost To Sixty Five Thousand

Washington Post reports Alexandria Hospital plans, prepared by Waddy B Wood, for a new building on the square bounded by Alfred Columbus Pendleton and Wythe streets. Total cost expected near sixty five thousand with site furnishings and equipment. Trustees to decide tonight whether to modify plans or raise more funds.

Alexandria Washington Post Bureau King Street Waddy B. Wood Washington Alexandria Hospital Alfred, Columbus, Pendleton and Wythe Chamber of Commerce Hospital Pitt and Wolfe Streets

British Deny Harm To American Trade In New Memorandum

The State Department plans another note to Britain amid Germany submarine war talks. The British memorandum defends naval conduct, cites special cases for neutrals, and notes 27 US ships detained, eight unloading cotton, seven to depart after prize court actions, twelve under investigation. A new torpedo boat division adds to the Atlantic fleet with destroyers Nicholson Downes and O'Brien assigned.

Foreign Office United States Germany United Kingdom Great Britain Flotila Atlantic Nicholson Downes O’brien

Cigar Store Robbery Nets $25 in Smokes

Thieves robbed Henry Cockrill's Cigar Store at 1301 Four-and-a-half Street Southwest last night, stealing cigarettes cigars and smokers' supplies valued at about 25 dollars. Police investigation underway aims to recover the merchandise and identify suspects.

Henry Cockrill

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