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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1915

Page

14

Woman hides aboard steamer to reach England home

Mrs Maybelle Smith a 22 year old widow boarded the British steamer Camoens at New Orleans and hid in a stateroom a day out from port she lacked funds and food saying she wanted to join her mother and baby in England. Captain Barber agreed to register her as stewardess if authorities waived rules and she would sail with the ship tomorrow.

Camoens New Orleans Norfolk Washington Maybelle Smith Walton Vilage Liverpool England Fort Smith Ark Capt. Barber

Robinson Addresses West Virginians at WV Society Meeting

West Virginia Court of Appeals Judge Tra Robinson spoke informally to the West Virginia Society at the old Masonic Temple in Ninth and F streets NW. The society orchestra performed led by J. Turner and W. Dreffendeffer, while new members included former Senator Davis Elkina John W. Davis Henry G. Davis Isaac T. Mann Col. C. H. Livingston and Edward Coppa, with Ms Wille singing solos.

Sunday Services at Covenant Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian services at The Covenant Church on Wharles Wood with Minister H. Hare Wore Angtes in charge. Morning sermon by the minister, evening service by the choir, and a Malachi themed sermon. Music by the Friing Choir of 100 voices conducted by Sydney Lined Wighteon, Harvey Murray directing. Also a midweek service and lecture on War moral aspects. Community needs address: 1405 L Street Northwest.

Presbyterian the Covenant Harry Hare Trek Sermya Oy Wrec Cha Malachi Christian Endeavor Meriing Rosineh Frening Sydney Wighteon Harvey Murray Indiiater America H. E. Arondage Lical Christian Schencengelical Christian Science Church L Street NEW Church Church OF the Jerusalem Frank Gewalt Charles W. Harvey Philadelphia ALT Souts Ulysses R. Vlerce Dod Dana Liberal Religions Union Jala _C. Lathrop Children’s Bureau Congregationa Mount Pleasant Clarence AL Vincent Sea ‘Curteenth Street Leyman

Anglican and Mission Services Across D. C. Area

A dense listing of church services across Washington with times for Episcopal, Christian Science, Unitarian, Congregational, and Baptist churches. It notes revival services, Sunday schools, special sermons, and addresses at venues like Barieh Hall and Masonic Temple, including speakers such as Rev. John W. Anatin and Charles Elliott Vrooman.

Schnals Alan Ie Shuren Barieh Hall Twoerings ST. Johnr Sixtaent Ho Streets Tee Roland Wotton Smith D. D. Rey Edward Slat Dunlap George Williamson Smith Dy Salm John W. Anatin

City News in Brief Highlights from district events and meetings

A digest of local items notes a luncheon of the Builders and Manufacturers Exchange at 1:30 PM at 610 Fourteenth Street NW, a pre recital meeting in the exchange rooms, and a program by George H. O’Connor at 1220 New York Avenue NW. Also covered are suffrage conference plans, jitney regulation talks, church and club talks, and upcoming lectures across Washington.

Builders and Manufacturers’ Exchange Fourteenth Street Charles E. Welsh Exchange Exchange Rooms New York Avenue Northwest At & O George H. O'Connor

Marie Schmidt Dies After 50 Years in Washington

Mrs. Marie Schmidt of Washington died yesterday at her daughter’s home in Takoma Park. Funeral services with Rev. Henry Anstadt and Rev. C. H. Butler will be held Monday at 2:30 PM at the residence. Interment is private. Born in Blomberg Germany, she came to Washington after the Civil War with her uncle Charles Mueller. She married merchant Christian F. Schmidt in 1872 and leaves five children: Oscar P. Schmidt, Tred A. Schmidt, Mrs. J. Eugene Shoemaker, Mrs. Louis P. F. Krick, and Mrs. Arthur Briscoe.

Marie Schmidt Washington Amelia Briscoe Buttemut Street Takoma Park Henry Anstadt C. H. Butler Schmidt Blomberg Germany Charles Mueller Christian F. Schmidt

Birthday of Gen Horatio Wright saves Washington’s capital

On March 6 18 95 years ago Gen Horatio Gouverneur Wright Union general born in Connecticut is honored as the man whose skill defended Washington from Jubal Early’s 1864 invasion. Wright’s feats included fortifying defenses, commanding the Sixth Army Corps and breaking Petersburg lines in 1865. He rose from West Point engineer to major general before later serving as chief of engineers.

Gen Horatio G. Wright Horatio Gouverneur Wright Gen. Wright Union, Conn Jubal A. Early Maryland Washington Grant Petersburg Lincoln Nineteenth Corps Gulf War Department Boldneas Wright Capitol West Point Engineer Corps Academy Heintzelman Bull Run Port Royal Early Army of the Potomac Sixth Army Corps John Sedgwick Cedar Creek

U S Dollar Setting Pace In Swiss Circular

A Geneva circular from the Bank Verein Suisse notes the high U S dollar rate at 6.48 francs, worth about 19 1-2 cents, and says the dollar’s strength influences exchange trends as the United States becomes a major supplier of Europe in provisions and various goods.

Geneva Switzerland Verein Suisse France United States Europe

Allies Urged To Explain Policy On Isolating Germany

The discussion explores whether the Allies will maintain a blockade patrol from the Shetlands to Norway and the Channel’s far south, aiming to restrict Germanic trade while sparing American commerce. It considers blockades, patrol distances, and potential remedies to protect U.S. material interests without abandoning isolation.

Shetland Islands Norway United States Aa Holland Germany

Sinking of Carib and Evelyn tied to mines in North Sea

Comdr Gherardi's Berlin report on the Carib and Evelyn sinking says both boats were sunk by mines with no false British directions. ships simply ran into mine fields. German officials had claimed the ships were off courses and following routes given by British authorities.

Comdr Gherardi Evelyn North Sea Berlin

Leaves of Absence and Fleet Movements 1915

List of leaves of absence for officers and enlisted personnel from various U S Army units. Entries include Captain Charles D Roberts Captain Charles F Martin First Lieutenant Edward N Woodbury First Lieutenant Earl J Atkinson Lieut Col Odus C Horney and others with extensions detachments and transfers to shore stations and ships. Mention of ships and routes such as Guantanamo Philadelphia Norfolk Key West and Atlantic reserve meet.

Charles D. Roberts Tenth Infantry Charles F. Martin Eighth Cavalry Edward N. Woodbury Coast Artillery Corps Eari. J. Atkinson Corps of Engineers Henry Co K. Muhlenberg Ordnance Department Odus C. Horney New York Forrester Williford Fortyfrat Thomas H. Scott Fort Morgan Ala C. K. Courtney Jason G. W. Robbins Kansas Navy Yard Philadelphia Will Mueller Texas Carpenter C. P. Baker Horton Norfolk Cable Aalatic Manila Philippine Islands J. F. Fleming Halena Baratogs M. C. Gleeson Saratoga

Higher Legal Training at Georgetown Law School

Tra E. Robinson chief justice of the West Virginia court of appeals and noted legal educator spoke to about 1000 Georgetown Law School students last evening. Dean George B. Hamilton introduced him as the era of law grows and the bar must better equip students of legal principles. The talk praised law schools for shaping citizenship and guiding constitutional study to prevent rash laws. On the platform were J. Harry Covington Ashley M. Gould Henry S. Boutell and Raleigh C. Minor. President Wilson hosted open house at the White House for departing Senate and House members, receiving callers until 1 o clock.

Tra E. Robinson Court of Appeall Weat Virginia Georgetown Law School George B. Hamilton Law Faculty Robinson United States J. Harry Covington District Supreme Court Ashley M. Gould Henry S. Boutell Raleigh C. Minor Law Wilson White House Senate House

Supreme Court record and docket items from 1915 session

The document lists Supreme Court participants and cases including Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company versus United States, Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District versus City of Nampa, and multiple other dockets. It details adjournment, daily call for March 8, and various equity and circuit division motions, along with probate and bankruptcy entries and real estate transfers in Washington.

United States Supreme Court Justice McKenna Justice Holmen Justice Day Hughes van Decanter Lamar Justice Pitney McReynolds C. L. Prince Cheraw S. C Louisville and Noshville Railroad Company The United States Et al W. A. Colston Nampa and Meridian Detroit Trust Company, Trustee, &c Pontiac Ravings Bank Bernard R. Selling Appellent Harrison Geer Appellees American Aeeding Machine Company Communionwealth Kentucky J. B. Bowman Supreme Court District of Columbia Justice McCoy Showpsen Ve Thompson George P. Noover Ponath Bonney Guardian Ad Litem Ralston & Richardson Willte Stevens Forrest Ve. Wardman Gardiner— Brandenburg Harrison Va Townsend Walker Malzatein Kosmck Baker Leany—Lewin Smith Washington Southern Railway Company Easby-Smith Fleharty Mckenney & Flannery Ray Vs. Waring Teany Kelgeto Weit Wood Va Washington Railway and Fleetric Company Rosenberg— Hoover Newburg Warder Et al Attor— Ness Adriaane —Sullivan Nelson Va Capital Traction Company Berry. Downing—Duunlop Covington United States Va Mamie Snyder Petit Larcen A. W. Scott United States Anthony Mahoney Joy Riding Ate Montha J. D. Stewart Clarence B. Dowell W. J. Lambert F. R. Whippie Arthur Jenking Elly Boyd A. 8. Bowles W. Tignor Joseph A. Miller Lewis Weinsstein Warry Schneider Hebert H. Marshall Nat ‘Gulit 6Thttorney R. L Miler Justice Anderson Stilson Hutchins Caveatorya Attorneya F. J. Mogan W. G. Johnson J. J. Darlington Myer Cohen Caveater S Attoreya R. Rosa Perry B. H. Thomas O. H. Merillat

Perkins Firm Seeks Gulf Coast Insurance Policy

L. L. Perkins of United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company is listed with a phone contact M1 233 and a Southern Blige location. The fragment hints at an insurance or financial services matter involving the firm and a coastal area.

United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co Southern Blige

German View of the War in Neutral Rights Debate

The German reply to neutrals rights provoked wide press reaction in New York. Germany's tone was conciliatory while Britain and Asquith were criticized for defying international law. American papers compare Britain’s actions to a scrap of paper and urge US protest against reprisals that strangle neutral trade. Herman Ridder reports.

Asquith New York Staats-Writung Germany England Britain United States Great Britain Alles Ge. Internationa Wil Bo Herman Ridder

Post Automobile Routes Sample from The Washington Post

The Post publishes a new Automobile Routes series every Sunday with a sample route. The detailed directions guide an autoist from the Washington Post Building west on Pennsylvania Avenue past the White House, through Dupont Circle, and toward Frederick Road, noting trolley crossings, circles, bridges, and key landmarks along a long rural to suburban course.

Washington Post Pennsylvania Avenue Fifteenth Street Treasury Sherman Monument Pennsylvania White House Seventeenth Street Connecticut Avenue Dupont Circle Circle Massachusetts Avenue Sheridan Circle Naval Observatory Grounds Wisconsin Avenue Tennallytown Crosa Amall] Tion Bridge Trass PiSates Mery County Fair Grounds Rock Vilts Frederick Road Electrs. Power Company Washington Crove Teutonaville Keeep Diavaithersburg Crose Railroad Crows Iron Bridge Bo—Kfork Gore Frederick Huf Attistown Ckvarrove Ridgeville National Turnpike Baltimore Creass Railroad Stone Jug Monocacy River Frederick. Patrick and Market Atreats

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