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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1916

Page

4

Our Mrs. McChesney at National Theater in Washington

Washington theatergoers witnessed a breezy comedy of salesmanship and family ambition crafted from The Chorus Lady and Potash and Perlmutter. Miss Barrymore leads as Mrs McChesney, with Boyd Gallaher and Callender in supporting roles, in a lively stage adaptation praised for its charm and humor.

George V Hobart Mrs. McChesney Eithel Barrymore National Theater Miss Barrymore Petticoat South America Methesney Jack McChesney Thia Hobart Willam Boyd Heatherbloom Donald Gallaher A. Romaine Callender Abel Fromkin Gwendolyn Piers St James Edna Ferber Chharles Frohman

Cosmos Burlesque and Vaudeville Acts Among Week’s Offerings

The Cosmos presents a varied bill with a Scotch whirlwind dance and two lively songs by Serramos and Cameron, a dramatic piece Types of Stageland by Russell and Calhoun, a child sketch by Unding Andrews, and a Farrelis Taylor burlesque act. The Du Pace Operatic Company performs an ensemble finale with mandolin and guitar. Clinton and Beatrice as sharpshooters, Bally Tribune pictures, and Island of Sur-Prive with Willam Courtenay and Eleanor Woodruff headline. Rob Manchesters Burlesquersa debuts a superior show at the Lafayette with Dogar, Billy Hart and ponies, Mollie Williams and company, and Beatrice Harlowe star in a lively program full of jokes, songs, and dance.

Keith Ruth St. Denis Miss St. Denis Panchick Lawrence Hope Keith's Lubowska Lozem Miia St. Denis Bindu Ted Shawn Ada Forman Sadie Vanderhoff Ernest R. Ball Wilbur Mack Nella Walker Rae Eleanor Ball Ruth Budd Fred Adele Astaire Warren Templeton Fred J. Ardath Pathe Weekly Hielen Burr Serramos Cameron Russell Calhoun Unding Andrews Farrelis-Taylor Company Frank Taylor Tom Carter George Cine du Pace Operatia Axingera Clinton and Beatrice Bally Tribune News Ble Island of Sur- Prive Willam Courtenay Eleanor Woodruff Matinesa Rob Miss Wijiigras Frank Fanning Beatrice Harlowe

Columbia Screens Mae Murray in To Have and to Hold

Mae Murray debuts as Lady Jocelyn Leigh in a photodrama version of To Have and to Hold at the Columbia. The film follows her escape to America with 96 brides, marriage to Capt Ralph Percy, pursuit by Carnal, a pirate voyage, and a wreck, with strong acting and natural presentation.

Mae Murray Mary Johnson Columbia Miss Murray Jocelyn Leigh James I America Sir Edwin Virginia Jamestown Ralph Percy Carnal Lady Jocelyn Capt Percy Percy Jocelyn

Vaughn Class Club Meets at Calvary Baptist Sunday School

The March meeting of the Vaughn Class Club of Calvary Baptist Sunday school was held last evening at the Sunday school house corner of eighth and H streets northwest. John A. Patterson president chaired and acted as toastmaster at the supper. Herbert B. Nevins was welcomed as an active member. Short speeches were given by Raymond H. Berry John P. Wager D K Griffin the Rev R R Hiedel and William W Greene. Berry read a letter from Gov Frank B. Will s of Ohio urging preparedness and church cooperation in national service and a broader effort to meet new problems facing mankind.

Vaughn Calvary Baptisl Eighth H Streets John A. Patterson Herbert B. Nevins Raymond H Herry John P Wager D K Griffin R. R Hiedel William W Greene Berry Frank B Wills Ohio

Strong statement by gar conductor declared today

A signed statement by Mr H Reynolds, a Capital Traction conductor, describes relief from indigestion, pain, heartburn, and liver sluggishness after using Dred the great root and herb medicine. He praises faster digestion, better sleep, and reduced dizziness, noting continued use and availability at O Donnell and other drug stores. Price listed at 1.00 per bottle. Mall orders filed.

Brees Washington Gdonnel Creece H. ¥. Reynolds Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Capital Traction Company Dred Gale At

Strike Settlement Reached as Walkout Ends

Strike officially called off last night at 9. Crews return to work with normal schedules, talks set to begin today. District officials and union reps to meet to finalize terms. mass meeting approved tentative terms. Strike leaders urge unity while officials commend conduct and service restored.

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Traction Companies Back Employes as Strike Ends

Local traction firms released statements pledging to meet with employee committees to address grievances and pledging to reemploy faithful workers. The Washington Railway and Electric and Capital Traction both said the tentative agreement through District of Columbia commissioners ends the strike and allows direct discussion of issues with employees.

Washington Railway and Electric Company Capital Traction Company District of Columbia Washington Railway and Electric George E.-Hamilton Commissioners District Attke

Car Strikes Back at Work After New Wage Accord

District of Columbia news notes car strike end with leaders announcing workers return to their posts. Agreement lays out future talks on wages hours and conditions, with arbitration if needed and reinstatement of discharged workers. Officials praise commissioners and vow better future relations.

Carmen P Pnb Labor Department

Washington Street Car Strike Novelty Sparks City Walking

A public utilities official denied a formal complaint against strikers alleging youth drivers and unsafe practices. Observers noted Columbia line service remained strong with many cars directed by young motormen, while thousands chose to walk to work and hotels and neighbors opened rooms to stranded travelers during the strike. Government workers and maritime yard unions joined the walkout, with jitney plans forming as services shifted in the capital.

Public Utilities Commission Lo A Sterne Columbia Treasury Fifteenth H Streets Washington Railway Georgetown Mount Pleasant Fourteenth Street New York Avenue Machinists Union of Naval Yard Strong Takoma Park Brookland Brightwood Tennallytown Navy Yard Carmen Government Printing Office Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Display Men At Banquet Of Retail Merchants Assn

The first social gathering of the display men section of the Retail Merchants' Association was held last night at the Ebbit with Charles J Columbus as toastmaster James Madison Carroll spoke on color psychology saying gray green and tan attract customers and a good window display boosts business. Notables included B Grimes George L Draeger J F McCarthy and many others. Quickest Baltimore service advertised.

Retail Merchants’ Association Ebbitt Charles J Columbus James Madison Carroll A B Grimes George L. Draeger YP Firestone Julius Richards Hart Breslau Robert E Cates A O Ornaul Rowland Carter Harts Loing Thomas Wright Louis Detterer Julius Antzif B. McCann William Smith J F McCarthy D Carpenter D J Stang H Berman R Oyster William Aloysius Werner S H Hammer R T Shelton Morris Nordlinger B_Lee W Burroughs M Hansein D Herndon Joseph Dresfus W C Bowman W PF Brodt F E Dudley C T Wilson M H Kaska L Dawsey H G Keyworth William Gant P R Flesherm W A Gentner H Lebel J H Hughes

Minor Mishaps Mark Street Car Strike Headlines

Reports say a streetcar strike caused several minor incidents yesterday as cars collided with a horse and wagon at Ninth and S Streets NW injuring a horse and damaging the wagon. A man, Stewart Campbell, 1037 Second Street NW, was involved. No serious injuries reported to the rider, WM Riggles, 32, struck by a fender at Ninth and F Streets NW. An auto at 15 P Street SW was damaged by a Capital Traction car on Pennsylvania Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets NW. Lacking injuries but damage noted.

Washington Ninth and S Streets Stewart Campbell Second Street Northwest Om Riggles Washington Railway and Electric Company Noor Ninth F Streets Riggles Thorpe Capital Tracton Company Pennsylvania Avenue Fourteenth Fifteenth Streets

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