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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1917

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14

Railroads plan 15 percent freight hike across US

Freight-rate increases move forward in an Interstate Commerce Commission informal conference. Eastern lines seek 15 percent on all commodities except coal and coke, with Western roads hinting at similar asks. Passenger fares won’t rise now as negotiations unfold amid protests and coal-cost concerns. Southern rails argue prosperity but seek advance to fuel growth and some lines pursue mining their own coal.

Harrison United States Interstate Commerce Commisssion Western Lines Interstate Commerce Commission Spokiesmen Derail Sands Bate Raitroad Public Utilties Commerason Thenien Au Ta Pik Liereise Intrastate Raliie Iee Tresident Harrison Rm Eau Hia Outport Norfolk and Western Johnson Ead Norfolk and Western Agdorocents Sasan Saem

Alexander P Shaw Dead After Illness at Hospital

Local notice reports the death of Alexander P Shaw recently at Immergencs Hospital after a morning illness while being rushed from 2374 University Place. Survived by wife Bernese, three daughters, a son, and grandchildren. details indicate a long career at the patent office and a background as a principal examiner.

Swe i Shaw Prinval Saminer Patent Office Immergencs Hospital Este University Place Er Beng Ostaw Erese cAneviera Aati Revies Mar Shaw Grand Alfred Fle Tha

Optimus Club Banquet Promotes Patriotism and Unity

About 102 Optimus Club members gathered at the Cochran Hotel for a March banquet. John Arve delivered a stirring address urging prompt action for the United States, while Vr Barrett and S Wainwright spoke as leaders of the organization and toastmaster respectively. The event aimed to show firm support for government readiness in emergencies.

Mars Kaesis Optimus Club Angue Cochran Hotel John Arve Brown Vr Barrett United States S Wainwright Ir Yx

Musterole Relief Promises Quick Comfort for Aches

An old fashioned mustard plaster substitute Musterole offers soothing relief for sore muscles stiff joints and chest congestion. The white ointment contains mustard and heals with a gentle cool sensation, avoiding blisters while claiming benefits for throat bronchitis croup neuralgia rheumatism and many other pains.

Adenta

Victoria Cross Awarded to Commander Loftus Jones

London March 17 posthumous Victoria Cross awarded to Commander Loftus William Jones for conspicuous bravery in the Battle of Jutland aboard torpedo boat destroyer Shark. Despite crippling wounds and sinking threats, he directed gunnery and ordered life belts for survivors before the ship sank. The case highlights long-delayed confirmation of full facts.

London Associated Press Battle of Jutland Loftus William Jones London Gazette Jones Shark

Girl Seeks Divorce After Abortive Suicide Attempt

Julia O Thompson a 17 year old wife of baker Robert Ambroys Thompson sues for divorce alleging cruelty and neglect. She admits attempting suicide after nervous distress from alleged abuse and seeks custody of her children. The couple married in August 1919 and Thompson is urged to appear in court.

Robert Ambroys Thompson Julia O. Thompson District Supreme Court Mra Thompaong Bill Rick Blackberrigs Thompsons Thompson Alice T W Hitz

Bible Literacy Test To Require Bible Reading For Immigrants

The Department of Labor announced a new act requiring future immigrants to read from Bible passages printed on language cards. Officials say the selection will avoid doctrinal content and use passages universally translated for reading tests, with materials provided in each immigrant’s tongue.

Department of Labor Yestery Day

Walsh Dies Intestate Daughters Seek Admin

H E Walsh a dry goods merchant at 1200 New Hampshire Ave NW died on St Patrick s Day without a will. His widow filed yesterday through her counsel for letters of administration. He left a sizable estate including merchandise in his store valued at 400 dollars and several thousand dollars in real estate. Heirs named in the petition include Mrs Welch Mrs Kinney Mrs Sheeting Sister Mary Uriel Edward Walsh and Richard Walsh.

Hugh F Walsh New Hampshire Avenue St Patricks Day J McTnernes Walsh T 2 Welch J J Kinney

Military college in new quarters in capital

Students of the National Capital Military College began classes at the old Central High School in Seventh and Streets Northwest. They studied army regulations, guard duty, field service, and topography with classes twice weekly. A preliminary physical exam by three Interior Department physicians filtered applicants for officer commissions.

National Capital Milistery College Central High School Department of the Interior Air Department Department of the East Governors Island War Department S E& Bomar

Train derail attempt endangers 200 passengers at Dead Man's Curve

Authorities probe a derailment attempt on the West Virginia Limited from Baltimore to Elkins. A heavy log chain was wrapped around the rails at Dead Man's Curve on the Western Maryland Railroad. The engine narrowly avoided catastrophe, stopping inches from a 100-foot drop as the crew continued cautiously.

Elkins W Va Dead Man's West Virginia Limited Baltimore Western Maryland

Four Hurt in Slippery Street Accidents After Rain

Rain and hail layered streets with crashes. James Headen of 1208 Seventh Street Northwest rented into a water department cut near 437 RF Street Northwest, damaging his car. Henry Peyton at 1266 Delaware Avenue Southwest was struck by a streetcar at Four-and-a-Half and K Streets Southwest, injuring his head. Elizabeth DeVan, 60, of 613 N Street Northwest, fell from a streetcar at Georgia Avenue and Quebec Street Northwest, suffering head and body injuries. Charles R Shelton, 62, of 111 Thirteenth Street Northwest, crossing Fourteenth Street Northwest, was struck by an automobile and taken to Emergency Hospital.

James Headen Seventh Street Water Department Henry Peyton Delaware Avenuea Elizabeth DeVan N Street Georgia Avenue Quebec Street Charles R Shelton Thirteenth Street Fourteenth

Sculptor Moses Ezekiel Dies in Rome Missionary March 27

American sculptor Moses Ezekiel died of pneumonia in Rome on March 27 at 80. Born 1844 in Richmond Virginia he studied at Berlin Royal Academy and won the Rome prize in 1873. He directed works including Religious Liberty in Philadelphia and Virginia Mourning Her Dead in Lexington. He wills burial in Arlington National Cemetery among Confederate comrades.

Rome Via Paris Moses Ezekiel Moses National Cemetery Arlington Richmond Royal Academy of Art Berlin Germany Fairmount Park Philadelphia Virginia Lexington

Shepherd Dog Guarding Baby Attacks Mother

Mrs Mary Handy rushed to assist a crying child on the second floor at 723 Seventh Street only to be blocked by a large shepherd dog that had been the boy’s playmate. The dog leapt, bit her, and she required casualty hospital treatment after Bicycle Policeman Williams intervened and the hospital ambulance conveyed her.

Mary Handy Casualty Hospital

Alabama Storm Kills Ten In Petrey Crenshaw County

A violent storm near Petrey Crenshaw County killed ten people five white and five colored. Prof Bandy's daughter and son were seriously injured, three other whites and seven Negroes hurt. The residence section of Petrey was wiped out and a single store in the storm path lay 200 feet wide.

Montgomery Ala Petrey Crenshaw Bandy Patrey

Wealthy Oil Operator Dead in West Virginia

Special to The Washington ros Middlebourne West Virginia March 7 Alex J Jemison a widely known oil operator is dead of cancer at his home here aged 65 years His partner in oil development J W Swan died a few days ago.

Washington Post Clarksburg Wva William E Cawthorne Washington Middlebourne Alex J Jemison J W Swan

Anti Kamnia tablets promise fast relief for all pain

An advertisement touts Anti kamia tablets as effective for rheumatic pain, headaches, neuralgia, sciatica, toothache, and "women's aches and pains." It claims rapid, lasting relief with no aftereffects in 92 percent of cases and urges readers to ask for Al Tablets at drug stores.

Hugo Engle Amm

Women’s Employment Committee organized by 75 groups

A coalition of 75 churches and clubs formed the Woman's Employment Committee to work with the U S Department of Labor's women and girls division. Mrs William B Hitz presides, with Miss Cornelia H Hilt and Mrs Grace Porter Hopkins as secretaries. Eight representatives will join as executive board members, and three vice chairs will be elected next meeting. Commissioner Caminetti said Mrs Philip N Moore will attend the library committee session next Tuesday afternoon.

Department of Labor Woman's Employment Committee Women's and Girls‘ Division United States Department of Labor William B Hitz Cornelia H Hilt Grace Porter Hopkins Commissioner of Immigration Caminett Philip N Moore National Committee of Women's Institutions

Funeral of John H Lewis Confederate veteran builder

The funeral of John H Lewis, a Confederate veteran and longtime builder, aged eighty two, was held at 4 PM at Ray Dr C C Mclean, pastor of Douglas Memorial M E Church. The body went by night boat to Norfolk en route to Portsmouth VA for interment tomorrow. survivors include four sons Howard F Fred W Henry and John M Lewis and daughter Mrs Susie F Talbert, all of this city. GOLD MEDAL GIVEN WILSON.

John H Lewis Florida Avenue Ray C C Mclean Douglas Memorial M E Church Norfolk Portsmouth Lewis Howard F Fred W Henry John M Lewis Susie F Talbert

Medal Presented to Wilson for Start of Second Term

Col Robert N Harper chaired the inaugural committee as he presented a special gold medal to President Wilson at the White House. Accompanied by Commissioners Brownlow and Newman, the event included Alvin G Kelt and Wiliam H Saunders with Charles W Darr as vice president. The medal measures 11 4/4 inches and features Wilson’s profile and two female figures symbolizing preparedness and prosperity.

Wilson Robert N Harper White House Brownlow and Newman Charles W Darr Alvin G Kelt Wiliam H Saunders

Auto Carnival Planned by Auto Trade Association

Forty one members attended the Cosmos Club dinner and voted for an automobile carnival to begin Monday next. Showrooms will be decorated with rags and palms and stay open until 10 30 each dealer will reserve cars to allow visitors to tour other showrooms. Committees were named to handle carnival details.

Auto Trade Association Cosmos Club

Concession to New Road Washington Gettysburg Line Permit

The Montgomery County commissioners granted a general permit to the Washington Westminster and Gettysburg Railway Company to construct an electric railroad from Washington to Gettysburg through Wheaton Colesville and Olney districts. Crossings will be carried overhead or underground where practicable, pending approval by county and state authorities. The company has funds, is surveying and securing rights of way, and will begin construction as soon as preliminary work is finished.

Washington-Gettysburg Montgomery Vedel Washington Rockville Washington, Westminster and Gettysburg Gettysburg Walter 8 Taylor Westminster Aura Northwest Branch Wheaton Colesville Olney State Roads Commission Taylor

North and South fiddlers meet for Confederate reunion

Washington will host a national fiddling contest during the Confederate Veterans reunion first week in June. Old soldiers who wore gray and blue will be invited from the South and North to compete against premier fiddlers. Henry C Gilliland, head of Old Fiddlers of Texas and a Confederate veteran, issued the challenge, with success hinges on northern fiddlers accepting.

Washington Wizards of Confederate Veterans Henry C GillHand Old Fiddlers of Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas Gilliland North

Marriage at Rockville officiated by Rev Minnick

In Rockville Maryland on March 26 the Rev Millard FO Minnick rector of Christ Episcopal Church officiated at the marriage of Miss Helen E Robertson aged 19 and Donald M Frenzel aged 21 both of Fairfax County Virginia. The ceremony occurred at the rectory.

Washington Post Rockville Millard FO Minnick Christ Episcopal Church Helen E. Robertson Donald M Frenzel Fairfax Courthouse

Banks assets set new record in national banks

National banks report record resources on March 6 totaling over 16 billion dollars. Comptroller Williams notes the aggregate exceeds combined assets of major European central banks and shows a rise of about 730 million since December 27.

United States Williams Bank of England Bank of France Bank of Italy Bank of Spain Bank of Norway Bank of Sweden Swiss National Bank National Bank of Denmark Bank of Japan Reichabank of Germany National Bank

Free 3 Of Plot Charge Staunton Va Mar 27

Three Germans arrested for a plot to damage the Crimera Manganese plant near Staunton were released today authorities said they were innocent Despondent over health Roscoe Parker a Western Union district commercial inspector committed suicide in Richmond his room at Murphy's Hotel He had held posts in Charleston Columbia New Orleans and Birmingham Surviving son and daughter Cumberland Md March 27 Henry Woodin Oswald corporal and Eleanor Bree married in Emmanuel Episcopal Church Hagerstown Md Gov Harrington to appoint a military census committee Washington Co Md March 27 George P King 58 Sunnyside mine superintendent killed by an engine at Brydon Coal Co Grafton yards buried Rodamira W Va Miss Mary Henrietta Ankera and John Joshua Stout married in Rockville Md March 27

Staunton Crimera Richmond Roscoe Parker Western Union Telegraph Company Murphy’s Hotel Parker Western Union Charleston Columbia New Orleans Birmingham Ala Hera Washington Post Cumberland Hanry Woodin Oswald First Maryland Infantry Misa Eleanor Roberta Bree Emmanuel Episcopal Church Ambrose H Beavin Mad George P King Sunnyside Brydon Coal Company Hardman W Va Grafton Baltimore and Ohio Railway Rodamira ROT Trfast Brunswick McHugh Keeler McCarthy C Seyfarth O'Brien Norton Lawcen Weerman Emerson G Seyfarth Darrey Hartman Freeman Wolatenh Audi Hueted Lad el Ft Coldren Hever Blenky Kimber Seaman Jacobaen Ceor Fo Arata Dickiin Tha Brea U Mechanism Torpedo Melcher Woodward Mittendorf Weller Hongbh Farrow Speiden Tatale Don Isn St Moyer Don Tan Stanford Hapin Arauss Mangham Totain San Bourla General Ce Washington Tag Co Larkin Theinbart Scrivener Kaniier Taylor “A Knepp Davin Elliott Beott Riston Milwaukee A. Totain Timme Maple Getters George Cromwell All Baer Milwaukee Dyer Schofield Red Cross Howell Haweks Terps Moe Buer Tota Os Colombi Mom Fort Worth Tex Lewttel Sonneman Mwilliams BO Notre Dame University Krieger Duiomy Bia Wash Capea Jeruslem Fenton Fon Steuart Abbotz Little Rock Ark Hunteberry Henderson Mugunne Wwe Little Rock Southern Association Posey St Louie le Atel Tookey Paeternsiendierign Ay Lawson Keek Alta Vie As Fardo Ag UN Pia AO Ry Kelly Williams Leek Washington Tenpis Fcagle Tad Suiner Eaton Ts Purdine Wiegand RY Ryerson Dreyer Mahler Rabb Dukstein Niedermut AR

Intercollegiate Basketball League Planned by DC Teams

Washington area colleges Catholic University George Washington Gallaudet and Maryland State plan an intercollegiate league debuting next season. Games slated for Saturday nights with each team meeting twice. formal organization meeting set for next Tuesday night. Also notes: New York Nationals rallied to beat Waco 4 2 in Texas League play.

Washington Catholic University George Washington Gallaudet Maryland State Waco Tex New York Nationals New York Rk Ff Weeo Batterien Middleton Smith McCarty Rariden Russ Teague Vann Kubo

Cubs Special in Crash Near Miami Ariz March 27

A special Cubs train from Bowie to Miami collided with a hand car carrying Mexican section workers. The Mexicans were hurled down a 40 foot embankment but none seriously hurt. The Cubs train stayed on rails. Also, Terry McGovern will meet Young Griffo in a three round bout with Jack McAuliffe as referee in Ithaca. Cornell crews begin outdoor work on Cayuga Inlet as ice clears.

Miami Ariz Chicago Cubs Bowie Miami Cub New York Terry McGovern Young Griffo Jack McAuliffe Ithaca Cornell Cayuga Inlet

Huge Cubs profits cited in Taft suit in Cincinnati

Charles Schmalstig testified in Judge May's common pleas court that Chicago Nationals profits from 1906 to 1913 were enormous, with a share of 500 600 4 proceeds from 900 shares sold to Charles Weemhman. He claimed Taft era earnings rose 119 to 160 percent, fell to 20.6 percent in 1924 and to 5 percent in 1916, with $55,565.55 claimed plus interest.

Cincinnati Ohio Chicago Judge May Common Pleas Court Charles Schmalstig Charles P Taft Schmalstig Taft Charles Weemhman Taft

Norman Ross breaks 220 yard swim record at AAU meet

In New York, Norman Ross of the Olympic Club San Francisco set a world record for 220 yards in a 25 yard tank with 2 minutes 21.5 seconds to win the AAU national championship. Teddy Cann and Joseph Wheatley of New York AC finished second and third, surpassing Hal Vollmer's prior mark. A E Downes won the national fancy diving title with 1427 points, with A W Hartung and Rutherford Lawrence placing second and third.

New York Norman Ross Olympic Club San Francisco National Amateur Athletic Union Teddy Cann Joseph Wheatley New York A. C Hal Vollmer New York Athletic Club A E Downes New York A C A. A W Hartung Illinois AC Chicago Rutherford Lawrence New York AC

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