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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1916

Page

3

YMCA Boys Banquet Ends L N Probe And Pageant Act

YMCA boys division annual banquet at the Bay Building follows dinner by ladies auxiliaries. Maj Pullman spoke on The Value of the aspiration to the Community urging responsibility and service. Louisville and Nashville Railroad President Newton H. Smith began his ICC testimony, prompting questions on political donations and policy. cross-examination to follow. Awards in athletics and discipline were announced for juniors and seniors.

Maj Pullman Dabertmene Young Mens Christian Nilton H. Smith Louisville and Nashville Railroad Interstats Commerce Commission Smith Sonepat Nashville Lousville Louiaville Folk

Awards to Schoolboys and Athletics Honor Roll

The article lists schoolboy awards across many city schools and notes top performers in events such as the broad jump and track relays. It names several athletes like Sherry, Sherey, and Klein among others, plus mentors and staff who guided the athletic program through a competitive season. It also mentions Mr Smith explaining warehouse traffic and a deaths by self injury tied to financial pressures on riverboat operations.

Richard Rat S Kangahars Sherey Starding Kleinpeor Suinding Tonnaon Fe Kivinnpeter M Hulson Trac Af Nicholson Metmy Tha Fallowing Bosa Ares Theodore Rinnon G Acton William Errst Harvey Nathaniel Freger Bert Nelson Aalm Ming Fred Livermore Tsu Quane Rolen Fobbes Charles Terk Jenks Or William Flinna

Bible Pageant and Capitol Events Highlight Washington

Washington hosts a Bible pageant with 500 local participants at Convention Hall to mark the American Bible Society centennial. Simultaneous programs include Capitol grounds talks by Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark, a Continental Hall address by President Wilson, and church services across multiple DC parishes.

Convention Hall American Bible Society Randolph Keith Forrest Christ Marshall Champ Clark Wesley L. Jones Washington State Haid Ito Wilson Memorial Continental Hall Senator Cumming William F McDowell Methodial Episcopal Church Forrest J. Wilder Tomlinson C T Jewell Mr Thompson Jewell Mra W.S. Moore Nina & Allender Woodrow Wilson John W Foster Merrill E Gates Washington Washington Cathedral Arthur Taylor Great English Bible Society Bethlehem Chapel Cathedral

Fire destroys Ink Shop and seating room at unidentified store

A fire caused over $6,000 damage to a shop and adjoining room on the ground floor and rear quarters, heavily burning interiors and leaving smoke and water traces. Fire was checked in time after two alarms. insurer covers some losses. Fire department and Benjamin Klopfer noted on scene.

Praonmag Chlair Pisart Maen Louterror Orferra Sa Etigadis Benjamin Klopfer

Hoisting Engineers Await Wage Increase Push

Labor reports show unionized hoisting engineers pressing for higher pay amid a brewing labor dispute with employers. Business agent Whalen says specifics still unclear as protests and petitions unfold, with demands for an hourly rise from previous rates.

Og S$ Whalen Canton of Howting

Newport Season Prep Turns Up Sea Inspectors

Newport season coverage notes a New York return of a figure described as inspecting the sea route, with involvement of a private railroad coach and a May to August timeframe referenced in the Washington Post imprint.

Washington Post Newport Mra Rata New York Sherman

Southern Railway President denies pact to divide South

Fairfax Hartson, head of Southern Railway, states there was no agreement with Louisville and Nashville to carve up Southern territory. He notes no such accord is in effect and reflects on a 1896 conference cited in newspaper reports. He compares it to the ancient Roman partition of power.

Fairfax Hartson Southern Railway Louisville and Nashville Railway Interstate Commerce Commission M H. Smith Louisville and Nashville Railroad Smith Samuel Spencer Southern Railway Company Southern Louisville and Nashville Augustus Anthony

Boosters Enlarge Program for Merchants Outing

The Retail Merchants Association booster committee led by Henry Lansburgh and fellow members plans a Washington trade stimulus outing. An auto parade, a 3 pm Saturday departure from Star Building, a trip to Baltimore for a steamer cruise, and 26 visited Chesapeake and Potomac points will feature exhibits, posters, and souvenirs to boost Maryland and Virginia buying.

Retail Merchants’ Association Booster Henry Lansburgh C. Graham Claude E. Miller Charles F. Crans Joseph Berberich Washington Lansburgh Maryland Virginia Boosters Association Star Building Jacob G. Moody Baltimore

Elks and Eagles Share Friendly Night at Bazaar

A joint Elks night at the Fraternal Order of Eagles bazaar drew about 400 Hika attendees. Exalted Ruler William F. Gude led the Elks, welcomed by David Wolf who chaired the reception committee, with addresses by James L. Ward and Rossa Downing. Arthur Witcomb performed a cornet solo with the orchestra.

Elks Order of Eagles Wiliam F. Gude David Wolf Eagles Ritter Gude James L. Ward Rossa Downing Arthur Witcomb Hika

Teachers U. K. E. Constitution Adopted at Central

At a Central meeting a tentative constitution for the High School Teachers Union was adopted. Elections for officers are slated for May 16 at Central. A charter-application committee was formed to seek AFL and Central Labor Union backing, with C. W. Rippey leading and several members named. The group voted to admit librarians and normal school teachers to membership.

Central American Federation of Labor Central Labor Union C. W. Rippey W J. Wallis George R Devitt Reuben Fink J. R. Wison H. H. Burroughe L. V.lampson Ubrarians

Miss Eleanor Taft to Wed Gerald Whitman

Providence R I May The marriage of Miss Eleanor Taft daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert W Taft to Gerald Whitman son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Whitmen of New York will take place at the Taft residence on June 14 Misses Dorothy Storges and Frances Lipplit have started for Washington where they will spend a fortnight at the camp at Chevy Chases taking the course on preparedness Mrs Stephen C Metcalf and Miss Lyra Brown Nickerson are at the Shoreham in Washington

Marine Band Concert at Potomac Drive Tonight

United States Marine Band led by William H. Santelmann performs a program including Marches, Overtures, Walts, and Polkas at Potomac Drive. Selections cited include Flag of Victory, Lohengrin, Vienna Blood, Reverie, Torch Dance, The Bride Elect, and The Star Spangled Banner.

Whia Potomac Drive United States Marine Band William H. Santelmann

Six are bitten by dog in Anacostia fear spreads

A rabid collie at large bites six children and several dogs in Anacostia and nearby areas. Mounted Policeman Lusby’s horse is wounded. police dispatch riders to hunt the animal. Victims include William Burton age 14 and Milton Chisley 12. others near Germantown Orphan Asylum and Bowen Road report bites. Emergency Hospital and Casualty Hospital treated victims. fear and warnings issued citywide.

Anacostia Luaby Eleventh Precinct Anderson Lusby William Burton South Carolina Avenue Eleventh Street Massachusetts Avenue Casualty Hospital Milton Chisley Alabama Avenue Garfield D. C Germart Orphan Asylum Good Hope Road At & O Roland Middleton Bradbury Heights Morria Harris Bowen Road Congress Heights Alfred Perkins Dixoncourt Ernest Crawford First Street Perkins Crawford

Gasoline Launch Unous Burns off Potomac Island

Gasoline launch Unous anchored off Ana lotsan Island below the Aqueduct bridge caught fire at 11 last night while repairs were made by owner George Logan of 827 Twenty-fifth Street NW. The boat was destroyed, with losses around 5006 insured. A fireboat responded on a still alarm.

Unous Potomac River Analotsan Island Aqueduct Bridge George Logan Twenty-fifth Street

Washington Society Notes At Shoreham And Local Events

Society circles in Washington include visits from Mr and Mrs Mitchell Harrison of Warrenton and others at the Shoreham for the horse show. Miss Helen Buchanan hosts guests from New York, and arrangements for a British wounded relief fair at the Octagon House proceed with beefeaters on grounds. Reservations for tables and vaudeville seating are available through Walter Bruce Howe at 717 Fourteenth Street, as several social figures attend in town.

Mitchell Harrison Warrenton Read Riley White Post Arthur White Middleburg Shoreham Helen Buchanan Massachusetts Avenue Mildred Greble Mildred Stillman New York Misa Stillman Washington Octagon House New York Avenue Eighteenth Street Tower of London Walter Bruce Howe Fourteenth Street

Impressive Masonic Ceremony Admits 26 to Thirty-Second Degree

In the Scottish Rite Temple the Albert Pike Consistory welcomed 26 candidates to the thirty second degree with high dignitaries from the Masonic Order present. The event featured speeches by Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson and others, a banquet for about 125 attendees, and a plan to award the degree to the candidates in a staged sequence.

Albert Pike James H. McIntosh Allen Buasiua Burgess W. Mar Shall Archie D Engel Jacobus Seneca Jones E. St. Clair Thompson John H. von Hermann Charles G. F Toepper Sterling Kerr, Jr A. D. Engel A. L. Colton J Il. Welshans Todd C. Sharp L. W. Tolman

Throckmorton wins Chevy Chase Club tennis title

Harold A Throckmorton of Elizabet h defeats Henry Breck in three sets 6 2 6 3 6 3 to claim the singles crown at the Chevy Chase Club invitation tournament. Breck and Throckmorton trade holds, with Throckmorton dominant in rallies and coverage. women’s and doubles finals follow with Miss Gertrude Greely and Miss Marguerite Taylor winning women’s singles, and Bull and Taylor taking women’s doubles.

W. H Hottel Harold A. Throckmorton Elizabeth W. J Chevy Chase Club Henry C. Breck Gallitornian Throckmorton Breck Ces Threckmortoen Aces Misa Gertrude Greely Marguerite Taylor New York Jongrables Misa Grealy Mina Eva Baker Adele Bull Florence Bailin Pell

Rally to Laurch Baby Week Opens Exhibits

Central exhibit for baby week opens this afternoon at Fifteenth and F streets northwest with District Commissioner Louis P. Brownlow health officer Dr William C Woodward and Julia Lathrop addressing attendees A Webster School chorus will perform a baby week song The Queen of Thistledown playlet will be staged by Wabaster School pupils A traveling exhibit travels the city and twenty free matinees are planned at local theaters

Fifteenth F Streets Louis P. Brownlow William C. Woodward Julia Lathrop Children’s Bureau Court F Wood Federation of Women's Clubs Webster School Max Weet Washington

Communion Services At St Patrick’s Church By Good Shepherd League

The Good Shepherd League at St Patrick’s Church will reserve pews for their monthly communion tomorrow at the o’clock hour. Mer Russell, league spiritual director, will celebrate the mass and deliver the sermon with benediction. An 11 o’clock solemn Mass will be sung by Rev J A Smyth with two Holy Cross College priests assisting. May devotions continue nightly at 7 30 with hymns, a brief meditation and benediction by the Blessed Sacrament.

St. Patrick's Church League of the Good Shepherd Mer Russell League Office of the Good Shepherd Mgr J. A. Smyth Holy Crosse College Catholic University Beethoven Jennie Glennan R. Millerfiby

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