Eastern High clubs vow to replace fraternities with new societies
Ten clubs at Eastern High's monthly meeting presented plans for new organizations including the Friendship Club Wireless Club Girls Sketch Club Boys Glee Club Girls Glee Club College Club Music Club Outing Club Orchestra and Philologian Society open to most students with the Philologian restricted to top scholars. Principal Witlad spoke on growth in popularity, while teacher Miss Merrill described the democratic spirit guiding the move away from secret societies. Attendance exceeded 300 as staff and parents observed a turnout signifying broad support. The Playhouse noise injunction case meanwhile was denied a stay by Justice Stafford and appealed by the theater owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern High Home and School Association
Washington
Ware
Friendship Club
Wireless Club
Boys’ Glee Club
Girls Glee Club
College Club
Musiclub
Outing Club
Orchestra
Philotogian Society
Misa Margaret Merrill
Eastern High
Schou
Board of Education
Arthur H. Smith
Mies Merritt
Democrats
Miss Merrill
Philolohian Society
Philologian Society
Easternigh Ilen
Wastern
Smith
Justice Stafford
District Supreme Court
Attore
Admiral Schroeder
Calls for Paper Agreements in Price Arbitration Plan
Federal Trade Commission aims to push publishers into a paper saving pact. Blank forms sent nationwide demand relinquishing 5 percent of paper needs, ending return privileges, and buying only for urgent needs. Six month operative window with a $250 price to test for three months, then possible readjustment as publishers enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Food meats in storage show large 1917 gains
Department of Agriculture figures indicate wide changes from March 1 1917 to March 1 1916 across meat groups. Frozen beef up 171 percent. cured beef up 345 percent. frozen pork down 369 percent. dry salt pork up 3 percent. sweet pickled pork up 61 percent. frozen lamb and mutton up 31.1 percent. Compared to February, dry salt pork up 116 percent and sweet pickled pork up 61 percent while other products fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Java
Guests at Suffrage Bazaar Open Night March 15
Celebrities join the Political Study Club opening night of the suffrage bazaar with donors of cakes. Mrs George A Armes hosts at the club booth and will introduce Lord and Lady Baltimore’s and Southern Belles. Aprons for all occasions shown by Mrs Henry Urchff for the DC Woman’s Suffrage Association. Receiving lineup includes Mrs Walter McNab Miller Miss Heloise Meyer and Mrs Catherine Newton. Government ownership of railroads and utilities proposed by Cornelius Lehane at a Socialist Party meeting in Pythian Temple Ninth Street. Lehane to speak tonight on Organised Labor’s Place In The Industrial Pacemaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesie
Political Study Club
Suffrage Dbazaar
Mra George A Armes
Hostaes
Lord and Lady Baltimores
Mme Washingtons
Henry Urchff
District of Columbia Woman's Suffrage Association
Walter McNab Miller
Heloise Meyer
Mas Catherine Newton
Corneliue Lehane
Cork
Ireland
Pythien Temple
Ninth Street
Socialist Party
Lehane
Influenza Treatment Advised by Dr Belt in La Grippe Note
An article quotes Dr James Belt of New York City arguing that excessive medication harms influenza care. He advocates gentle care once fever and chill have passed, urging free laxative use with citrate of magnesia and frequent anti-kamnia for pain. he mentions AK-Police and Orch this remedy aiding neuralgia and general pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Belt
New York City
King of Spain Tapestries on View at Corcoran Galleries
A rare collection of eighteenth century tapestries and carpets from the royal Madrid manufactory, mostly designs by Francisco Goya, will be shown at the Corcoran Gallery of Art for over a week. Curated by the Marques of Valverde, the exhibit is free to the public with hours Tue Thu Sat 9am-4pm and Sun 1:30pm-4:30pm. Also opening tomorrow is the National Association of Portrait Painters show featuring Cecilia Beaux George W Beaux Thomaz Haking Lydia Field Emmet Louis Betta Douglas Volk and William Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vere
Royal Manufactory
Madrid
Spain
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Marques of
Valverde
Francisco Goya
Goya
Princes of Asturias
el Pardo
New York
Hispanic Society of America
National Association of Portrait Painters
Cecilia Beaux
George ‘W Beaux
Thomaz Haking
Lydia Field Emmet
Louis Betta
Douglas Volk
William Chase
Navy Women Urge Men to Knit or Buy Wool for Sailors
The comfort committee of the Navy League’s women’s section, led by Chairman James Carroll Fraser, invites men to join in supporting sailors by knitting jackets wristlets and mufflers or by funding wool purchases. A window display and card invite passersby to help, with some men already contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Section
The
Navy League
Fourteenth Street
James Carroll Fraser
Navy
Navy Department
Capital Eats Eggs Again As Prices Fall In Washington
Washington residents can buy strictly fresh eggs without fear of bankruptcy as wholesale prices dropped below 30 cents a dozen for the first time in months. Best quality sold 25 to 29 cents, Southern eggs 28 cents, with marketmen predicting prices near or below that level as spring roads open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wall Street
Taken Into Boat Club Plan Minstrel Show At Opera House
The 614 Dominion Boat Club in Alexandria votes to create a 60 member honorary group. A minstrel performance is planned for the Opera House on Friday April 13. Cora Brown colored is jailed six months and fined $50 for robbery. Evidence ties stolen watch bracelet ring to her and other items found with accused. Church stewards and trustees elected at Methodist Protestant Church to represent at annual conference. Rev E Kirkley to return. Funeral services for Ivan Marshall Green held at grandmother's home. burial in Concord, Stafford. Mrs Cora M Warfield buys 903 Cameron Street dwelling and 510 Cameron Street office. Juely Piano Co renamed Arthur Jordan Piano Company Inc. Mrs Martha V Fones buried in Westmoreland county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Dominion Boat Club
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Cora Brown
Snellings
Smith
W.W. D. Burkett
Booth St. Asaphatreet
The
Methodist Protestant Church
R. J. Ayers
F W. Deeton
W. Allen
H. B Smith
Norman Roberts
C. el. Davis
W . Rindon
H B
E of
Kirkley
Ivan Marshall Green
Katherine Makely
Duke Street
Pfp
Phillipe
Concord
Stafford County
Boy Scout Examinations Scheduled in Harrisburg
Boy Scouts of Washington gather at GAR Hall on Pennsylvania Avenue near 14th Street to take two level examinations in first aid and signaling. Fundamental first aid and signaling lead by Hugh L. Taylor on the third floor. Advanced methods for national emergency taught on the second floor by Commissioner J Woodbridge Patton and Scoutmaster Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of Washington
G A R Hall
Pennsylvania
Avenua
Fourteenth Street
Hugh L. Taylor
J Woodbridge Patton
Campbell
Plattsburg Camp Drills At Riding and Hunt Club
One hundred men joined drills at the Riding and Hunt Club forming lines for Friday sessions ahead of the Plattsburg encampment. Capt Archibald Millar and Capt A W Bjorstad gave addresses. veterans from last summer and rookies expected to join. The drill plan aims for 1500 men in Washington, with 300 already attending last year. Capt Bjorstad noted colleges adopting military training and predicted graduates will bolster the volunteer army like West Point does for the regular force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg
Archibald Millar
Second Cavalry
A W. Bjoratad
Armll
Wellase Brice Howe
Washington
Bjorstad
United States
West Point
Red Cross in War Described to Boys at YM Y
About 160 boys from the YM C A boys department heard Elliot Wadsworth describe Red Cross work. He shared harrowing European front experiences and nurse efforts, with frequent interruptions from the Scouts debating first aid. The talk ended with chants from the YMCA and cheers from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
YM C
Elliot Wadsworth
Central Committee
National Red Cross
Wadsworth
Warsaw
S. W Ducech
Explosion Startles Pupils at McKinley High School
Teachers and pupils at McKinley High School along with residents in Marion Street Northwest were startled yesterday at 11 30 am by an explosion in an electric conduit between Q and R streets. The blast shattered windows in nearby houses as a gas accumulation ignited by an electric spark caused the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley High School
Marion Street
R Streets
Eighty Policing Posts Open for Veterans and Civilians
The city needs 80 new police recruits with preference for honorably discharged soldiers sailors or marines. Civilians must be 6 feet 8 inches or taller with proportional weight. About 86 National Guard members may transfer if they pass the physical exam. mustered out Monday. Details from Chief Clerk Edward B Hess at police headquarters. Maj Pullman seeks veterans for discipline and service value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polices Department
District National Guard
Congress
Edeward B. Hess
Pullman
Reserve College enrollment soars with 115 applicants
More than 100 men attended a preliminary physical at the Reserve Officers Training Corps headquarters, raising National Capital Military College enrollment to 115. Majo E Bonar outlined the two year program for men with scholastic merit blocked by business demands, with 50 already having signed papers to commit to 5 hours weekly drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
National Capital Miliary College
Majo E Bonar
War Department
Plans Labor Preparedness Meeting Carefully Planned
Labor officials met to set a working basis for Monday’s big meeting. Organizers from the Federation Labor at HQ last night prepared to define American workers role in national preparedness. The conference aimed to avert strikes that previously disrupted Great Britain and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coumil
Amaerian
Nalonal
Paradners
Nartona
Great Brittain
District Hopes Coal Funds After Ex Congressional Session
Purchasing Officer Mr. Hargrove reports President Wilson has called an April 16 extra session to pass the general deficiency bill. District seeks $90,000 for coal may be delayed by prior contract cancellations as coal dealers refused payment terms. Bids open today for 2,500 tons of bituminous coal amid ongoing procurement complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargrove
President Wilson
Dstrict
Women Victims of Thieves Include Handbag Seizure
A Chicago bank seal handbag containing 12.44 in cash and two checks is reported stolen along with private papers belonging to Marjorie Lyons of 905 East Capitol Street. Mrs. Mary Douglas of 18911 Wallach Place NW reports a lady's silver hunting watch and a long gold neck chain stolen from her home. A sorrel horse, seven years old, attached to a grocery delivery wagon, was stolen at Fifth and Y Streets NE. Walter H. Dawson's carpenter tools valued at 926 were taken from a temporary builders' office on Fern Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marjorie Lyons
East Capitol Street
Mary Douglas
Wallach Place
Fifth
General Delivery
Carpenters’ Tools
Walter H. Dawson
Fern Streat
Bicycle Policeman Hurt in collision near Florida and Sherman
Policeman J H Davis of the Highth Precinct was injured when his bicycle wheels caught car tracks at Florida and Sherman avenues. James Johnson 14 of Benning Road was struck by auto owned by Philly H Sherr. Jenson 13 of New York Avenue was knocked down by a passing automobile truck and taken to Sibrey Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Davis
Highth
Florida
Sherman Avenues
James Johnson
Benning Road
Philly H Sherr
Benning
Jenson
Sheriff
Casualty Hospital
Mark Tibbett
New York Avenue
Roller Akating
Sibrey Hospital
Automobile Show Proves A Success
Crowds at the automobile show exceeded expectations with dealers reporting high satisfaction and strong prospects for future business. Exhibitors may extend the event, some planning to renew space for next year as cars begin moving out tomorrow morning.
Free Employment Office Opens in Northwest District
The federation of the culinary and alimentary syndicates has opened a free employment office at 11 H Street Northwest to streamline hotel and cafe staffing. It will maintain records and use professional knowledge to place workers efficiently. Funeral services for Mrs Annie Kaiser daughter of Capt James E Mulbell of the Fifth precinct will be held at 9 36 this morning at St Peter's Church with requiem mass. She lived in the District and was active in St Peter's Church. She is survived by husband Henry Kaiser and two daughters Frances and Agnes. The Petworth Woman's Club hosted readings and music last night, organized by the literary committee chaired by Mrs Wirt Taylor, with contributions from Mrs S W Norton president, Mrs Edward Rutt, Mrs Helen Morris, and the club chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of the Culinary and Alimentary Syndicates
H Street
Mis
Annie Kaiser
James E. Mulbell
St Peter's Church
Kaiser
Henry Kalaer
Francea
Agnes
Petworth Woman's Club
Wirt Taylor
8. W. Norton
Edward Rutt
Helen Morria
Funeral for Miss Ethel Jones at Trinity Catholic Church
Funeral services for 17 year old Ethel Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Jones will be held at Trinity Catholic Church at 9 oclock this morning. Miss Jones employed at the District paper mills had many friends. Rev J Henning Nelms of the Church of the Ascension will preach at 11 am and 7 pm tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Jones
Howard Jones
M Street
Trinity Catholic Church
Miss Jones
Pas Per Mills
J. Henning Nelms
Church of the Ascension
Appeal in Patriotic Drama at Casino Theater
A message for constructive patriotism was presented by The People before a private audience last night at the Casino Theater Seventh and F streets northwest. Mme Yorska, protege of Mme Séra Bernhardt, starred with Edmund Goulding and a brilliant cast. Matinees today Tuesday and Thursday with nightly shows all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Plas
Casino Theater
F Strests
Mme. Yorska
Mme Séra Bernhardt
Edmund Goulding
Auto Burned In Anacostia. Ownership Uncertain
Anacostia police probe a mysterious midnight fire destroying an automobile on Massachusetts avenue southeast. No license tag found. car ownership undetermined. Estimated damage around $300. motive unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacostia
Massachusetts Avenue
New Anacostia Street
Polic
Injured by Fall and Auto Attack Reported
Charles A. Ducas, 26, of Cher rydale Ve, was cut on the forehead in a fall last night at Phisty fourth and M siresta northwest and taken to Georgetown University Hospital. An auto driven by Dr J F. Dyer, 200 Street Northwest, was attacked by an unidentified car on Third Street and New York Avenue Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Ducas
Cherrydale
Phisty
J F. Dyer
Third Street
New York Avenu
Girl Prisoner Faints in Court Week Too Early to Aid Her Case
Anna F Brown an 18 or 19 year old colored girl from Virginia fainted in a District Supreme Court session a week before sentencing for housebreaking and larceny. Her lawyer had pleaded for clemency. she fainted before the judge ruled. She was revived without sentence and remains to be weighed on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna F. Brown
Virginia
District Supreme Court
Anna
J. H. Tignor
Clemenc
Col Daniel Goodacre
Little School Absentees Earn Big Wages in Movies
New York authorities report pupils missing class are earning substantial sums acting in films. Investigators say a New Jersey case involved a woman paid 30 dollars daily for six children. Boys and girls reportedly earned 60 to 75 dollars weekly. 12 year old Maxine Hicks received 75 dollars weekly with a private tutor to be provided. Case postponed to March 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moving Picture Studios
New Jersey
Board of Education
Margaret Hicks
Cleveland
Maxine
Promise Best Horse Show Plans Under Way
Plans for the annual horse show to be held in mid May are progressing with strong advance inquiries and box sales. Organizers expect a large turnout and a broad entry of entries. Arthur D. Addison, secretary, notes growing interest and that Melville C. Hazen will again manage the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur D. Addison
Association
Melville C. Hazen
Sulloway in New Hampshire Hospital with Pneumonia Status Serious
Representative Cyrus A Sulloway of New Hampshire remains confined in his hotel rooms with pneumonia and shows no late hour improvement. His daughter and secretary stay with him while doctors try to relieve his condition. Nelson KH Matthews, former Ohio Fifth District representative, also reports no improvement. family summoned as bulletins note his ongoing illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus A Sulloway
New Hampshire
New Varnum
Nelson KH Matthews
Ohio
Homeopathic
Death of Col Boyd After Capitol Visit
Col John Boyd longtime Pacific Railroad associate of Collis P Huntington died yesterday at the Hotel Lafayette while wintering with his family. Born January 23 1872 in Middleburg NY he helped secure the 650000000 refunding act from Congress for the Central Pacific Railroad. He founded and directed the Oregon and Washington Steamtown Co. and was a deacon at Calvary Baptist Church. Survived by son Franker Boyd a daughter Mrs William Gerrs Morgan and three sisters. Funeral Monday at 2:30 from Calvary Baptist Church with burial at Rock Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyd
Collis P Huntington
Pacific Railroad
Lafayette
Lincoln
Middleburg
Mny
Boyd
Gonad
Capitol
Col Rod
Congress
Huntington
Central Pacific Railroad
Orfolh
Washington Steamtont C Ompany
Washington
Callars Baptist Church
Franker Boyd
Mre
William Gerrs Morgan
Anna . Willamis Sanford Topping
Vic Henry Topping
Calvary Baptist Church
Rock Creek Cemetery
Inquest Into Colored Woman's Death Near Shepherd Road
Louisa Thomas a 95 year old colored woman died yesterday at her Rock Creek Road home near Shepherd Road. Dr Beckley refused to issue a death certificate and the coroner ordered the body to the District morgue for autopsy. An inquest is set for this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Thomas
Rock Creek Road
Shepherd Road
Ff PF Beckley
Corone Nevitt
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Court Darkens Playhouse
Ciub
Rm Ag
Coun 7
Maitley
Gatley
District Court of Appeals
U. S
Ninw
Corcoran Galleries
Opera House
Ivan Green
Ivan M. Green
Mra
Cora M Warfield
Virginia O'Brien
Cameron Street
Corporation Court
Fiano Company
State Corporation Commission
Richmond
Juely Piano Company, Incorporated
Arthur Jordan Piano Company, Incorporated
Martha V. Fones
North
Fairfax Street
Westmoreland County
G. A. R. Hall
Hunt Club
Wadsworth’s LY. M. C. A
McKinley
Reserve College
Roa
Wm. A. Rogers
Oneida
Palais Royal—Street
Gordon
CEAL
Free Employment Agency
Culinary Syndicates
Woman's Club
Mr. Nelms
Henry Albaugh
Engine Company No 1
Blackistone
Promise
MR. Sulloway
Matthews
Col. Boyd
C. P
Corby
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