Clergymen Urge Peace Over War Armament Increase
Twenty nine prominent clergymen and church leaders sign an open letter through the Church Peace Union urging Americans to prepare for peace not conflict. They condemn war advocacy, warn against government pressure to arm, and call for restraint amid European tensions while naming notable signers and church figures.
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America
New York
Church Peace Union
Andrew Carnegie
Europe
Germany
Great Britain
Drills at Panama Canal in Mine Laying on Target
The American submarines B and 5 have been ordered from Tistohal to Balboa to work on defense problems related to mine laying and target placement. The submarines will be the first American fighting craft to use the vial.
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Panama Canal
Tanama
Tistohal
Balboa
Coast Artillery
Food Sent to Belgium Relief Report Numbers
New York report shows more than 154000 tons of food had been sent to Belgium by February 3. The semimonthly tally lists 116357 tons of wheat and flour, with clothing shipments up 115 tons for the week ended January 27 as needs shift with the season.
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New York
Belgium
Commission For Relief In
Moess
The Romance of Man Lecture by Baumgardt at Belasco
Baumgardt’s Belasco lecture on The Romance of Man traced human progress from ancient Egypt to modern times. He paired striking lantern images with vivid descriptions of Alexandria Athens Florence Granada and the Mississippi city of St Louis, highlighting epochs of brilliance and gaps of stagnation. The Rome Rhine segment enchanted with legends and castles along a 30 century river history. The talk showcased Baumgardt’s masterly style and enduring appeal.
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Belasco
Egypt
Alexandria
Athens
Florence
Granada
St Louis
Mississippi
Baumgardt
Rhine
Motorman Aids Mounted Policeman at Brooka Station Fight
Motorman J Marks of the Ninth precinct likely saved a mounted officer during a Saturday morning hand to hand encounter with three colored men at Brooka Station near the District line on the Chesa Peake Beach Railway. Two attackers fled while Marks held Hwa Crews until Sheriff Hardy of Prince Georges county could take him back to Maryland.
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J Marks
Brooka Station
Chesa Peake Beach
Juckenham
Marka
Hwa
Sherif Hardy
Prince Georges County
Maryland
Maryland Mason Commander Dead
William Jenness wand commander of the Maryland Grand Commandery of Masons died here today at age 65. He served as leader of the Maryland Masons and was a prominent figure in the fraternal order.
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Maryland
Baltimore
William Jenness
Grand Commandery of Masons
American aid in Belgium relief urged by House
London Feb 28 Col BE House of New York friend of President Wilson said in London he supports the American relief effort for Belgium via Ambassador Page and Hoover. He noted Americans insist on centralized relief and praised the commission's leadership.
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BE. M. House
New York
Wilson
American Commission For A Relief
Belgium
Ambassador Page
Herbert C. Hoover
Coil House
Belgians Praise Hoover Commission In Relief Work
The text lauds Ambassador Page and the American commission led by Chairman Hoover for rapid response to Belgium's hunger crisis. It credits cooperation with Ambassador Gerard in Berlin and Minister Whitlock in Brussels, noting centralized relief and elimination of barriers to deliver food swiftly amid wartime pressures.
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Ambassador Page
Gerard
Berlin
Whitlock
Bruesels
Belgium
Schools Contest Drives Free Motion Picture Machines
The Sunday Post reports a school motion picture machine contest with ten identical outfits awarded by vote totals and per pupil averages. Local schools gain from subscriptions and active parent support, notably led by Ten Eyck Wendell of Washington Collegiate and Eckington School efforts.
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Post
Ten Eyck Wendell
Washington Collegiate
Apiiii
Wehington School
Eckingtonhool
W W Frye
Asiide
Eckington School
Legion of 300,000 men aims for instant reserve service
U S Reserve Army of 300 009 men backed by Maj Gen Leonard Wood and former President Roosevelt plans to enroll veterans and patriotic citizens. The group emphasizes preparedness without peacetime militarization and envisions two branches: line service and specialized support, with headquarters at Governors Island and regional posts nationwide.
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Legion
Capt. Johnston
New York State
Leonard Whood
Army
Navy
United States
Regular
Governors Island
Department
District Guard leaders approve reserve army plan
District National Guard leaders push a reserve army of 30000 trained militia for emergencies. Col William E Harvey of the Second Infantry supports the plan while Lieut Col Almon J Parmerter advances the idea in the District. Spanish war veterans are eyed for enlistment to swell the force under Gen H Oden Lake.
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William E Harvey
NGDC
Army
Navy
Almon J. Parmerter U SA
District National Guard
H Oden Lake
Navy Union 1L of Asia Veterans Reserve Call
A speaker at a veterans gathering urged forming a trained reserve within the Navy Union 1L of Asia. He praised reserves as essential to national defense, claiming a ready pool of 30 mem bers could call out three regiments of veterans if needed and support a nationwide reserve system.
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Navy Union
Asia
Wira
Tadly
Police Notes On Street Robbery And Missing Persons
Jow Padgetter 4 G of street northwest reports being robbed by three colored men Saturday at 11 o clock along Fourth street between G and FH streets NW losing $21. Charles Guilford 19 of 412 Third street NE riding a bicycle on Sixteenth Street between V and Florida Avenue was thrown when a chain broke. condition not serious. Relatives ask police to find Pauline of 64% Tlevanth Street NE missing since 10 PM Saturday. moving picture shows believed to be nearby. she is 18, fashionable and wearing a black suit. Frank Dawson 12 of 191 T Street NW missing since Saturday afternoon. believed to have gone to Baltimore.
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Charles Guilford
Third Street
V Street
Florida Avenue
Pauline
Jo Veirgolds
Tlevanth Street
Frank Dawson
T Street Northwest
Biltimore
Weel of April 5 Fight of the sixteen members of 11 reserve army
Representative Gardner of Missouri says 4 VP Gardner of Missouri announced yesterday that 16 members of the 11 reserve army of the United States have accepted calls to muster in Washington next week for mobilization. Roosevelt and Secretary of the Navy may discuss preparedness at a planned dinner. A debate with Morris Hillquit is scheduled around March 26 or April 1.
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Gardner
Mooe
Huadt
Weashineto
Sartiner
San Franiviso
Tof Roosevelt
Lavy Daniela
Roosevelt
Piaaneds
Mr . Jamners
Morris Hillquit
Thand School
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