District Rights and Rent Strife Color Washington Session
Congress failure to pass key bills risks government stalemate while rent profiteers press for relief. District activists pressed for federal suffrage and District representation in Congress, urging a constitutional amendment. The debate covered public utilities, government ownership, and the stalled K- Keating retirement bill, with no clear policy outcomes as adjournment loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columsoy
Amulers
Congress
Tennessee
Senate
Chamberlain
Oregon
House Judiciary Committee
Hollis
House
Washington
Ben Johnson
House District Committee
Senate District Committee
Lauisbury
District of Columbia
Wise
Keating
Colorado
Executive
Legislative
Justines
War Risk Insurance Bureau
D'Annunzio Exhibit and District Rent Debate
Historic Washington debates trace a stalled rent bill and district fiscal clashes. Senate and House committees clashed over a half-and-half system, while wartime programs funded housing, waivers, and a new minimum wage board. A lingering question remains on district and federal fiscal relations.
Century Club Ballot Set for President and Other Offices
The Twentieth Century Club will hold its annual meeting tomorrow at 11 o'clock in All Souls' Church at Fourteenth and L streets. Candidates for President and other offices will be elected during the session, with ballots to be cast by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
All Souls’ Church
Fourteenth and
L Streets
Put Stomach in Fine Condition
A medical note explains indigestion caused by hyper acidity and fermentation of undigested food. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acidity, reduce gas, and stimulate liver and kidneys for better digestion.
Election of Officers Listing Candidates and Roles
An upcoming officers election lists candidates for president Mrs Lyman Bichwormstedt Mra Frederick Vo Couille vice president Mra E H Town Mrs A HK Baker recording secretary Misa Emma Stirder corresponding secretary Mrs D F Hewett Mra L F Schmecke bier treasurer Miss Joy Webster Miss Martha Hooper directors Mra H Grosvenor Mrs R B Marshall Mrs W Il Herron Mrs 3% B Clark Mrs G F Bowerman Mra R Yard Mrs Clift Richards Mre S K Lamb Mra J J Stepiens Mra W EH Dal Mrs R B Marshall serves as chair of the election committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Bichwormstedt
Frederick Vo Couille
E H Town
A HK Baker
Misa Emma Stirder
D F Hewett
L F Schmeckebier
Joy Webster
Martha Hooper
H. Grosvenor
R B. Marshall
W Il Herron
B Clark
G. F. Bowerman
R. Yard
Clift Richards
S K Lamb
J J Stepiens
W. EH
R B Marshall
City Briefs Share Lectures and Meetings Across Washington
Lectures on Russia by Frank Keddie and on army mental tests by Maj. R O M Verken are planned at multiple venues including the Frends meeting house and the New National Museum. Minnesota men in uniform event at Northeast Masonic Temple. A 9:30 p.m. lecture on Clothing at the National Museum. Chamber and Board of Trade meetings slated. Mount Pleasant Citizens Association gathers Saturday. Pickpocket steals $50 from Julia Grant Brooks on a Fourteenth Street streetcar. Young Friends Club benefit dance tonight at the old Masonic Temple. GWU students honor Olavo Bilac in a tribute led by Dr Coutinho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. OM. Verken
National Research Council
At & Pom
New National Museum
Sigma Xi Society
Mineenota Girln
Minnesota
Masonic Temple
Elehth Street
The
Young Friends Club of
Washington
Masonica Temple
Ninth and
F Streets
Hospital
Hebrew Home For the
Americans and Allies Face Push in Northern Russia
Archangel front reports Bolshevik forces press beyond Tulgas and Vistavka as Americans and allies retreat from Vavlevskaya. Outnumbered three to one by Bolshevik troops with heavy artillery, Allied positions along the Dvina at Vat Vaga and nearby villages endure ongoing bombardments amid renewed offensive actions and constant reinforcements.
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Ne Kede
Tulgas Ust Vaga
Archangel
Vavalevskaya
Vistavka
Maximovskaya
Eltsa
Tarashevo
Kadish
Vietavka
Vevsievskaya
Tulgas
Dvina
Vat
Vaga
Bombardment and Artillery Exchange on Game Day
On the railway an hour of bombardment occurred during game day as American light and heavy artillery replied. Airplane observers noted considerable activity behind enemy lines. Two soldiers were wounded by shots.
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Sturday
Tulg4s
Bitte Darage
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kranich & Bach
Emerson
Schumacher
Mehrlin
Linderman & Sons
Hugo Worch
G Street
Victrolas Records
Grafonolas
UNO
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
J. A. Lounsbury
Ouray Bldg
Washington, D. C
Linally
D’annunzio
Union Station Plaza
Washington Navy Yard
Potomac Park
Seaton
Madis Baudre Garden
New York
Gabriele d'Annunzio
Italy
UT. d’Arnungio
Vienna
Austria
Virnes
Ted
Abby
Post
France
Red Cross
de Wolf Perry
Providence
R. C
Lapland
White Star Line
Liverpool
Halifax
Tariff
Chaumont
Thomas D. Waderton
Royal F. Nash
George le Mesvager
Los Angeles
Edwin C. Parsons
Springfield
Austin W Crehore
Tivingston G. Irving
James de Wolf Perry
G. de Pellein Tapouche
Frank Keddie
Edinburgh
Scotland
Russia
Arts and Industries
National Museum
Ninth and B Streets
Board of Trade
Amies Inn
William Clabaugh
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Mount Pleasant
Agsociation
Sixteenth Street
Park Road
Edwin H. Brooke
Julia Grant Brooks
Fourteenth Street
Florida Avenue Northwest
Portaxnear Clman
George Washington University
J. Pe Siqueira Coutinho
lOlave Bilac
Bolsheviki
Paris
Don
H St. N. W
Shoreham Hotel
Diamer
Washingtons
Wardman Park Hotel
Connecticut Ave
Woodley Rd
Union Stations
Chevy Chase Club
Columbia Country Club
Airkside Golf Club
Harry Wardman
Henry Albert
Homestead
Hot Springs
Milton Blackwell
John Adams
Allenien
Mitton Baehwall
Hulley
Treedmans Hospital
Johan Adams
Irvayer
Hanover
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