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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1917

Page

7

Red Cross drives to raise $500000 yearly during war

Baltimore June 26 report declares Dr Harry Friedenwald elected Zionist federation president and Louis Lipsky chairman as the group endorses a peace pledge with anti Zionists. The Red Cross in Washington pledges to raise at least $500000 annually for the war and to meet any shortfall from Red Cross week. Large contributions pour in from officials, unions, churches, and many individuals, with totals running into thousands.

Baltimore Harry Friedenwald Federation of American Zionists Lous Lipsky New York Louis Robison Hugo Pam Chicago Washington Palestine Lemst Red Cross United States Macfarland

Policeman Blocks Brandeis Seating at Academy Event

Special to The Washington Poet Baltimore Ma June 26 Justice Brandeis faced a seating snag when a policeman blocked two empty first row seats. The chair recognized the justice and ordered the officer to permit Brandeis and his companion to sit. The officer apologized. Secretary Baker urged immediate funding for $9 500 000 in rif le making machinery to equip a new army for speedy service abroad and a bill to appropriation was expected.

Baltimore Justice Brandeis Academy Brandeis Baker House

Motoring In Colorado A Summer Paradise For Tourists

Colorado roads from Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo promise smooth drives through canyon rock and cloudless skies. Low summer fares tempt travelers to Pike's Peak Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone regions. The Rock Island Lines offer safe all steel trains to Colorado with travel planning help from Rock Island Travel Bureau in Washington.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Colorado Wayside Inn Pike's Peak Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park Mesa Verde National Park Yellowstone National Park Rocky Mountain Rock Island Rock Island Travel Bureau Washington, D. C TH. M. Brown

Safety and Service First Road HEE Yet Ay Cet State

A brief notice style item discusses safety and service priorities within a regional road program. It highlights the emphasis on practical maintenance, public work, and state involvement to improve transportation safety and reliability for residents and travelers.

Congress baseball for Red Cross at American League Park

A capacity crowd is expected for a congressional baseball game at American League Park on Saturday to aid the Red Cross. Ticket sales surge with 700 tickets issued by Treasury Chief Clerk Wilmetoof and over 150,990 tickets placed with committees. Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Red Cross, flower girls, and high school cadets will participate with a Marine Band concert and Fort Myer officers’ drill. Melvin C. Hazen leads the arrangements with citizen committees coordinating ushers.

Congressional Parma American Leage Park Red Cross Wilmet Treasury Department Marine Band Regerus Fort Myer Red Oro Melvin C. Hazen

Nation Eyes Broad War Powers Amid Fights Over Controls

Debates on emergency legislation seek to extend wartime powers for price controls, licensing, and government purchases while exempting farmers and certain producers. Senators Knox Sherman Sterling Nelson Sharman debate scope, with calls to curb middlemen and protect civilians, as House action stalls on funds for rivers and harbors.

National Council of Defense Defense Council Sterling Nelson Sharman iMnois

Red Cross Fund Reaches 214 Million, Davison States

Henry P. L. Davison, chairman of the Red Cross war council, said contributions to the war fund totaled about 214 million. The plan emphasizes publicity and public involvement while directing funds mainly to American soldiers and sailors and to relief for allies, with a Russia commission led by Dr. Frank Billing to study needs and aid strategies.

Red Cross Henry PL Davision Red Cross War Council Red Crows Thavison Russia Frank Billing Chicago Davison

Girl Flier Leaves on Train for Chicago Test Flight

Miss Katherine Stinson, who helped the Red Cross effort by flying from Buffalo to this city, departed at 3 o'clock yesterday for Chicago to test a new aircraft for a Calgary flight. She was greeted at the Red Cross headquarters by Chairman Davison and spent most of the day resting at Mrs. R. Lake's home, 2028 Park Road, a close friend of Miss Stinson, where she stayed overnight.

Katherine Stinson Buffalo Red Cross Chicago Calgary Canada Miss Stinson Red Crosse Forancon Davison R. Lake Park Road

Billion loaned to allies reaches four billion total

Treasury records show Allied loans surpassing 4.008 billion dollars with Britain receiving 550 million and France 210 million. New credits include 15 thousand and 19 million to the allies to cover expenditures in the United States.

France Britain Amarigan Ang Great Britain

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