National Banks Authorized to Withdraw U S 2 Per Cent Bonds
Secretary McAdoo issued an order allowing national banks to withdraw United States 2 percent bonds used as security for government deposits and substitute insular possessions and District of Columbia bonds to expand currency circulation. This unprecedented move aims to preserve bond parity and boost bank note issuance amid financial stress. Distribution of an additional 10 million dollars in new deposits will favor banks with higher outstanding circulation relative to capital stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MonAdon
United States
Treasury
District of Columbia
Treasury Department
Insular
National Bank
McAdoo
Swope Estate Probate Divides Heir Shares in Will
The 1911 will of Mrs Blanche M Swope filed for probate leaves 15000 to each daughter Ethel S McKee Blanche Mirick and George I Swope with further shares in the residuary estate. Justice Harry M Clabaugh appointed executor with a codicil altering bequests to Blanche E McClure and others. The residuary estate includes furniture pictures and household effects with 1000 to granddaughter Blanche M Burrell and 100 to Agnes Kennard for faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche M. Swope
Ethel S McKee
Blanche&. Mirick
George I Swope
Harry M Clabaugh
District Supreme Court
Blanche
Klinger
Blanche E. McClure
John R.mitchell
Swope
China
George
Margaret S. Burrell
Katherine
Clahaugh
Norman
Heindel
Gettysburg
Edwin Jo McKee
Luther R Smith
Luther Ely Smith
Helen E. Smith
Two Accidents at Jeffer son School Injure Two Boys
Milton Hall ten years old of 915 Virginia avenue southwest fractured his right ankle when he ran out for noon recess. He was placed in a wagon by playmates and taken home for treatment. William Carter nine years old of 500 Seventh street southwest fell and fractured his right arm after school. His uncle William Barlow took him by car to the Emergency Hospital for setting the bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson School
Sixth
G Streets
Milton Hall
Virginia Avenue
William Carter
Seventh Street
William Barlow
Baths for Public Schools Recommended in Baltimore
The American Society for the Promotion of Hygiene and Public Baths closed its second annual conference in Baltimore with a unanimous resolution urging the establishment of baths in public schools for pupil use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Boards of Education
American Society For the Promotion of Hygiene
Visitors Die From Gas In Washington Termini Hotel
Syrian father Miguel Martinez and his son Manuel, 48 and 23, arrived from New Orleans with cousin Solomon Fl Gane and planned to reach New York where wealthier father would back his son’s business. They were found dead in bed from gas asphyxiation in room 44 G street northeast after a stray jet was left on. Hotel manager alerted by fumes. bodies moved to Mount Olivet Cemetery for burial with Syrian Society arranging.
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New Orleans
New York
Younger May
Washington
United States
Miguel Martinez
Manuel
Terminal Hotel
G Street
Solomon Fl Gane
Honau
Glder
Martines
el Gene
J. D. Harrigan
Free Freight Debate Before Interstate Commission in DC
The Retail Merchants Association Chamber of Commerce and several firms will argue this morning at 10 o clock against ending free freight deliveries. Commissioners are expected to rule by month end, possibly abolishing free delivery in Baltimore Washington or implementing it where desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Retail Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Boy knocked senseless by ball near home in Anacostia
Harold Wood a 14 year old of 1625 Minnesota avenue southeast was knocked unconscious while keeping score at a half game near his home in Anacostia. He was revived at Casualty Hospital after an hour in ambulance. Doctors feared possible concussion but he recovered with only a large lump on his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wood
Minnesota Avenue
Anacostia
W. L Kelly
Casualty Hospital
Cardozo Found Not Guilty In School Pupil Case
Francis J. Cardozo principal of Wilson Public School was found not guilty of improper relations with pupil Eatelle Slaughter aged 17. The three day trial in Criminal Court No 1 ended with a four hour jury deliberation and a verdict delivered around 9 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Cardozo
Wilson Public School
Eatelle Slaughter
Justice Stafford
Wilton J. Lambert
D. W. Baker
Cardozo
United States
Clarence R. Wilson
Hawken
Slaughter Girl
Slaughter
Latin American Crisis Report From Sonora Area
Refugees report heavy federal losses south of Guaymas with 500 killed and 60 rebels killed as 1,200 of 2,500 federal troops reach Empalme. Demands for restoration of railroads surface as Austria formally recognizes Huerta government in Mexico.
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Nogales
Ariz
Gan. Gil
Empalme
Guaymas
Federala
Hill
Obregon
Atate
New York
Huerta
Mexico
Austria
Algara KR. de Terrereos
Washington
Comedy by Local Talent at Smith College Club
A musical comedy The Trag edy of Omlet and Carmelia by Mrs William P Borland wife of Representative Borland was presented last night by the Smith College Club at Smith College 123 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Mrs Harland led the cast. A curtain raising piece Mrs Oakley s Telephone followed. Cast included Edith Nude Frames Carpenter Cagabeth Hryan Mabel Grandia Caroline Jenkins Cornwell Voutsa Fuller Lesa Ff Riatton Albert No Wood Whee Busbey Barbara Kauffmann Emurs Scottland and Dr Anna McWecham Performances continue tonight with more numbers and sketches.
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Omlet
Carmelia
William P. Borland
Borland
Smith College Club
Smmih College
Connecticut Avenue
Harland
Oakley
Edith
Frames Carpenter
Cagabeth Hryan
Mabel Grandia
Caroline Jenkins
Hook Cornwell
Voutsa Fuller
Lesa Ff Riatton
Albert No Wood
Whee Busbey
Barbara Kauffmann
Emurs Scottland
Anna McWecham
Tastes at Mount Vernon Honor Warfield Relics Added
Mount Vernon hosts an annual luncheon with 200 guests including former Maryland governor Warfield who joins the advisory board and donates Washington relics. Attendees include Mrs. Mdeanor Washington Howard and Lawrence Howard, plus numerous regents and officials from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Warfield
Washington
Livingaton
Werfield
Ong
George Miller
America
Miller
Scotland
Harriet Clayton Comegys
Dover
Del
Jane Riggs
Columbis
Elizabeth B. A. Rathbone
Michigan
Francis &. Conaver
New Jersey
Horace M. Towner
Iowa
Eliza F. Leary
Washington State
Lafayette
Jefferson
Agriculture
Houston
Lawrence Washington
Claude A. Swanson
Horace Lurton
Horace van Devanter
Willard Saulsbury
Delaware
Thomas Nelson Page
William Cumming Story
Hilary A. Herbert
Humphrey
Secretary of Agriculture
Campbell
Julian James
Col
Parker
South Carolina
Wilson Studies City Reform Aids Fund Seeks Strong Civic Leaders
President Wilson aims Washington to model municipalities nationwide and seeks capable men for District Commissionerships. He holds White House talks with civic experts including John Purroy Mitchel and others, inspecting the city and planning for a model city campaign while withholding changes to District government. The day ends with fund updates and local community support totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
White House
Tekken
John Purroy Mitchel
Board of Aldermen
New York City
Congress
Policeman Dies After Nose Hair Removal Injury
Philip J Hayden, a policeman, pulled a hair from his nose about ten days ago. He developed a nasal infection that swelled his nostril and led to blood poisoning. Despite medical attention, the infection proved fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hayden
Philip J Hayden
Hayden
Texas Battleship to Be Commanded by Grant at Newport News
Capt Albert W Grant commandant of the Philadelphia navy yard will lead the new battleship Texas once commissioned. The Texas at Newport News is the latest dreadnought with commissioning planned for the fall. Grant has been on shore duty since March 1918 after relief from command of the battleship Connecticut. The sister ship New York Ulster will not be ready until next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Grant
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Texas
Newport News
Grant
Connecticut
New York
Cyclist Injures Child Then Flees After Crash
An unidentified man on a bicycle knocked down 9 year old Mary Mitchell at Fourth Street and Virginia Avenue Southeast, injured her with a wheel, then escaped. Victim Mary Mitchell of 913 Fifth Street Southeast was treated at home by Dr. Pickford for bruises not seriously hurt. police seek the rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Virginia
Avenue Southeast
Mary Mitchell
Fifth Street Southeast
Pickford
Rare Chamber Music in New Willard Cabinet Room
Misses Dorothy Rosalind and Cynthia Fuller interrupted their England voyage to please Washington music lovers with a rare concert in English Scottish and Irish folk songs. Their clear enunciation and voices carried humor and pathos as they performed Whistle Daughter Whits Lyke Wake Dirge The Two Sisters of Binnorie and Brixham Town with Cynthia Fuller accompanying on the Irish harp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Willard
Dorothy
Rosalind
Cynthia
Fuller
Boston
New York
Chicago
England
Washington
Binnorie
Brixham Town
Minser Fuller
Misa Cynthis
Doomed Slashed Skirt Debated by Chicago Dressmakers Club
Chicago May 15. The slashed skirt faces defeat as the Chicago Dressmakers Club denounces the design as immodest and harmful. A city council conference considered an ordinance against tight fitting skirts, but the measure was dropped without dissent. The club vows to condemn such fashions and notes Paris designers promote the style to lure American wearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
John
Chicago
John Coughlin
Alderman Pretzel
Coughlin
Chicago Dressmakers’ Club
Chicago Dress Makers Club
Wef Hosac
America
Atvie
France
Fund Growth in $300,000 Emergency Hospital Drive
The ninth day report shows 2,805.10 from business committee subscriptions and 185.00 from citizens, totaling 3,870.10 for the day. Major donors include S. H. Vandergrift 500.00 and A Friend 500.00. Scouts will distribute 20,000 gappedias urging gifts, with 10 cents suggested per family. A ceremony plans to collect in Federal departments, raising hopes for substantial support toward the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Henry King
G. W. White
A. Reever
J. WH. Metse
A. T
D. Blacki- Beome
W. P. Carr
F. E. Gibson
A. J. Earns Shaw
Business Men’s Committee
W. F. Gude
Citizens’ Committee
J. F. Wil Kian
S. H. Vandergrift
Cere Eee
Corby Broad
Boy Scouts of
Washington
Aassistant Scout
Frank C. Wood
Navy Yard workers plan summer outing for poor children
A special committee from the Navy Yard and Associated Charities met at 70 Seventh Street to outline two outing plans for Washington’s needy children at Camp Good Will. They aim to raise funds and extend activities through the season, with representatives including Secretary J R Horethorm and James Ladd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Camp Good Will
Washington
Camp Good
Associated Charities
Wis
Dain Paley
RB Horethorm
Janes Ladd
Mise Fisateri
Jessie Ligt
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U.S
Will
B. M. Swope
Tuatleg Clabaugh
Ari
NewspapLe Hrphive
Annnatsaarme Hertascza
Anna Marie Herdliczka
Moravia
Francis D Gallatin
Herdliczka
Prague
Gallatin
Constantinople
Miguel
Manuel Martinez
Mount Olivat
el Gane
Syria
Harold Woods
Madison Hall
Madison Tratt School
R Street
Aimio
Elizgabeth Winston
Ko Lee
Jones
Plamas
Mats
George Ww
Winston
Mats Griffon
Isetta Mette
Mirae
Helen Paves
Poy Hart
Innie Dent Mae
Julia Moe Sapiens
Ss Race Sons
Mary Cr.oven
Margaret MoCrawley T Sudents
Wanston
Foreign Office
Sonora
Auatria Extenda
Geneva
Guay- Mas
Guerrero
MT. Vernon
Gov
Maryland
Histone
CELT
Incy Hospital Fund Progress
WILSON STUDIES CITY/BOY SCOUTS AID FUND
Moses
Dirty Bakery
Albert A. W. Grant
Injtres Child
Scouta
Scoutg
Woodbury Blair
William F. Gude
W. Woodward
A. ©. Moses
Boy Scouts’ Council
Post Office
S. H Vandergrift
E B Grandin
EB F. Brooke Company
George T Oliver
A C Moses
Tim G
Corby’s Bakery
Corby Bros
OD Blackistone
Waalter Gleveland
R. Smal
Mart'nsburg
J Small
Berkeley Counts
Harry Small
Woodmont Md
Mr Small
Taewerk
Madras Vones
Federal National
C. Ll. Haubert
W.B Seeley
Philadelphia
Bancroft
North Opal St
Domecq
Manzanilla
Christian Sander
John H. Magruder
Connecticut Ave
K St
Kleon
Ann Hillyer
Newark
Shoemaker Co
Seventh St
Roe Fulkerson
Opu
Se. N. W
Willard Hetel
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th Street N. W
Childrue
Manchester Hall
Hillyer Pl
Ana
Connecticc
Dupont Circle
Universities of America
Emerson Institute
Berlitz School of Languages
Fred Barnes
Rnone
SSS
Ore
C. Os
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