Hoover Heads Relief Body to Direct Food Aid
President Wilson names Herbert Hoover director general of the American Relief Administration with authority to allocate foodstuffs and urgent supplies from a 169.9 million euro famine relief fund and to arrange transportation and reimbursements. Edgar Nicholas and Theodore L. Whitmarsh are appointed U S district directors to oversee relief operations domestically as Hoover coordinates aid to European populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Richard
Theodore F. Whitmarsh
U. S
Herbert Hoover
Wilson
American Relief Administration
Hoover
Allied Relief
Paris
Obituary notices and funeral arrangements detailed
A historical newspaper fragment lists multiple obituaries and funeral notices. Names include BLEK BENEDICT, WILLIAM LEOGE, CHARLES G. SOFRH, LIVINGSTON, MARSH, and LEVI. Details mention hospital or chapel services, dates such as March 6 and March 3, and locations like Pemidetier Hospital and Glen Sef Cymedere. The notices reference family relationships and services at chapels and churches, with times and burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Marsh
Pemidetier Hospital
Mare Kern
Abie Tanernf
Willem Leo'g
Bowie von Friday
William Peinkee
Blanche Ff
Raw
Leora
Barwie Vibe
Clare Wiemer
Harlara Fort
Mtuneay
Magen
Fitseerald
Mister
Stes
Mom
Riley
Creeday
Maren
Aheaes
Almyalua
Chavely
Sineng
Mann
Page
Tm Lindon
Marehot
Charles G. Sofrh
Duvet
Margate
Snelluniers
Arbonk
Myre
Eterita Ptid
Hoover Appointed Director General of American Relief Admin
The text outlines Herbert Hoover's appointment to direct the American Relief Administration. It grants him power to determine which parations receive supplies, arrange reimbursements, and establish the administration to carry out relief provisions. It authorizes employing personnel, financing from the 1919 act, and contracting with food organizations to transport and stock food to Europe and in transit, with advance payments for purchases and logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
American Relief Administration
Hef
Food Administralangral Corporation
Food Administration Train Corporation
Europe
15 009 000 Tons Of Ships Sunk In War
United States dispatch reports immense Allied shipping losses from the great war totaling about 600000 tons sunk, with Britain suffering the heaviest damage. The piece cites an $8 billion financial impact, 20100 merchant ships damaged, and submarines accounting for 85 percent of total damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Service
New York
Atlantic Ocean
Great Britain
United States
Marcel
Rudder
PLACR
Memorial notices and obituaries from early 20th century silent tragedy
Obituary notices and funeral details list numerous individuals from Washington area families. Entries name the deceased, spouses, children, and residence addresses with funeral dates, times, and burial locations such as Kank Cemetery, Greenwood Cemetery, and local churches. Some records include hospital death, interment plans, and relatives invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preeoe
Pebeuity
Realtone
Twrenty-second Street
Ambrose Duncan
Earth Preeve
Lilliay M
Joseph i Puaptrer
Trench
Ratnal
Riggs Place
Alyed B
Frida M. Trayna
Horace Seely Brown
Roche
Maurice
Amnie Roche
Fourth Street
St. Peter's
Nwood Creastery
Achoenthal
Wig
St Vriantown
Julius Sororathal
Bisann
Stuoenthal
Weatminater Street
Smith
Thomas VW
Caroline Gatchelt Smith
Stephens
Bertha Lue
Edde W. Stephens
Senators consider hospital bill to aid veterans in war effort
The House passed a conference report on the administration hospital bill. The Senate is expected to adopt today's report, authorizing about 3.05 million dollars in appropriations to build and acquire new hospitals in multiple states and districts. Provisions include transferring camp hospital facilities to the Treasury and repurposing government buildings for public health services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States ‘Government
Senate
House
Coal County
Dawson Springs
Norfolk
Val
District of Columbia
Staten Island
Cook County
War Department
Secretary of ‘the Treasury
Treasury Department
Government Department
Public Health Service
Taulbee Defeats Fate in Baltimore Surprise
Special to The Washington Post. Baltimore March 3 Colonel Taulbee, former head of the Army recruiting in Baltimore, believed he faced a fatal illness but recovered. The Kentucky officer, plagued by a sinus condition that fooled doctors, was considered unfit for field work yet described an unexpected improvement. He was about to lead troops to France when the armistice ended hostilities and he returned to Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qemeemegemer
Maewrneees
Wacbingtom
Baltimore
Miies K. Taubhee
Kentucky
Taulbee
Beck
Baltimor
Washington
Cumberland
Cane
J. Philip Roman
Alegany County
Ernest St. George Lough
Louise Hepburn
Arthur J Coey Hepburn
U.S. N
Second National Bank of
Cumberlaid
Eloise Roman
Capt. Roman
Heavers
Adrift Saved by Guards Off Onantuck Coast
Four men Capt Edward Williams William March Prasten Williams and Harold Pryor were rescued by Motorpunk lifeguard station crew after hours afloat near Onancock Virginia. A Coast Guard boat reached them as their boat drifted miles from shore after engine failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onantuck
Edward Williams
William March
Prasten Wiliams
Marold Pryor
Motormpkin Lifeguard Station
Serry
William
Williams
Coast Guard
Maryland and the Virginia Hington Post Bureau News
Alexandria Virginia area reports a series of real estate transfers and a death in the community. Included are sales by Graham and Chakers at 705-107 street and other properties in Alexandria and nearby towns, plus notices of Red Cross and Trades Council meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hington Post Bureau
Elecet
Alexandria
Therp
Hirthirrd
Daniel Therp
Patrick Street
Vir- Shipbuilding Corporation
Francopia
Graham
E&tu
Chakers
Valentine
Firth
B. Harlow
Cottage Park
P. H. Sercombe
Toune
St. Elmo
Alexandria Coun
Julian L. Barkley
Mre
EL ‘Ld
Camset
Frank S.dudley
Queen
the American Red Cross
The
Alexandria Trades Council
South Washington Street
Prisoners Far West Special Train Route Hints At Atlantic Return
Telegram from Abby Scott Baker outlines a prison special tour across the Pacific coast and returns toward the Atlantic seaboard. The message mentions cities including Denver Milwaukee Petron Hartford and plans for varied prisoner transport requests amid park discussions and trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swuffragista
Brison
Pacifie
Atlantic Seaboard
Abby Scott Baker
Zaid
Are
Denver
Milwabies
Petron
Hartford
Funeral for Snowden Draws Large Crowds in Annapolis
A large crowd from Baltimore and Washington attended the Mount Moriah Church service for John Snowden, the Black man hanged Friday for Mrs Littie May Grandon's murder. Speakers defended Snowden's innocence and criticized Gov. Holmes for not commuting. The procession ended at Brewers Hill Cemetery with many remaining long hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washiington
Annapolis
John Snowden
Littie May Grandon
Mount Moriah African Methodist Church
J. A. Briscoe
Benjamin Holt
Snowden
W. S
Local Church Dedication in Huntington WV
The new Methodist Protestant Church at Locust and Sycamore streets was dedicated today as the Conference Memorial costing 45000. Rev. J P Turkelson will pastor with Rev Dr J Asely presiding and Rev F T Henson delivering the morning sermon. In Huntington, Rantling M Baker a 47 year old junior partner at Fitzpatrick Baver law firm died last night of pneumonia. He was a Ohio University graduate and a thirty second degree Mason. His wife and two children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denville
Hebrew Hospital
Baltimore
Julius Kaufmas
Philadelphia
Danville
George Washington Swain
Fie
Mies May Fergur Son
May Haskins
Fredericksburg
Herman Vitulle
Frederick Brulle
Northumberland County
Clarkaburg
W. Va
Jnew Methodis
Locust and Sycamore Streets
J. P. Turkelson
J. Aseley
Parkersburg
West Virginia
F. T. Henson
Balttimore
Washington Pont
Thuntington
Rantling M. Baker
Fitzpatrick & Baver
Ohio University
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American Fund
Publi
Food Administration
Edgar Nicharad
Theodore FL. Whit Jarvh
Fee
Mit
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Bulgaria
Waravedt
Anie i Mares
Kuneral Mansay
Arkingeon
Jacob Persinger
L'vlack
Cen
Panera
Erank A. Plercr
Mipter
England
Callins—Warren
GEO. P. Zurhorst Sons, Incorporated
St. Line
A. J. Schifpert
PA Ave
Chapel
Crvices Renden
Lade Ahasistant Chapel
Thos. M. Hindle
Ker
Embalmier
Jhos
Sergeon
Frank Geier's Sons CO. CO
Sladern
J. H. Small & Sons
Ashangton
Dort
BO Ave
York
Pheer Ae
Sheffield
R. Harris & CO
the Jewelers 7Th and
D. Streets
Lord Derby
Mr. Balfour
Poincaré
Great Bricwin
Rolls-Royce
Quentin
Roosevelt Lequest
Myersville
Harvard
Hagerstown
Mid
Dyews
Leon
Jd. Horine
Myeraville
Maryland Preaxad Steel Company
Ae Beer
Archie ‘Roosevelt
of. Roosevelt
Wistward University
Harine
Wii
Guentin Roosevelt
Ilef. Herine
Western
Maryland Railwray
Ihlman
Jl Lshipman
Naval Academy
Virginia
Maryland
and the— Virginias
News OF Alexandria
Holy Name Society
Thelexandria
the Holy Name
Lyceum Hall
Father O'Hearn
Catholic University
John Hadtey Boyts
Organization
Red Cross
Trades Council
J. P. Roman
Cottests
Washingtonians
Wasminetenses
Moundsville
Clarence Biges
Paris Kyn
Washingtons
Wardman Park Hotel
Connecticut
Ave. and
Woodley Rd
Union Station
Chevy Chase Club
Columbia Country Club
Kirkside Golf Club
Kouge
Bormenly
Snowde
J Harrington
Maryland State Guard
Clarksburg
M. Ki
Huntington
Selle Washington
Tophams
St. N. W
Washington Automotive Trade Association
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