Memorial ceremonies honor veterans in Washington
Memorial services across Washington paid tribute to G A R and Spanish War veterans. Senator Vardaman and Lieut Gen Nelson Miles spoke at Government Hospital grounds while Smoot and DeLacy led the Capitol rotunda program. Lincoln statue wreaths and a Grace Baptist Church service followed with veterans groups and women’s circles participating. Trumpeted by Marine Band solos and schoolchildren, the day underscored patriotism and shared sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Hospital
Smoot
DeLacy
Capitol
Lincoln
Washington
Sons of Veterans
Army and Navy Union
Vardaman
Nelson A. Miles
Miles Camp
C. W. McCaffrey
C. J. P. Weber
W. V
William A. White
EK. R. Campbell
J. K. Gleason
Lincoln Circle
J. M Bloozoody
Deeds
Mary Farrar
E. N. Lang
Glen Dorsey
America
Grace Baptist Church
William B Cushing
Ninth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Cushing Camp
Thomas and Lincoln
Burnside Post
Sheridan Post
Farragut Post
Thamias Post
G A. R
Woman's Relief Corps
Albert Lang
F. W. Johnson
W. E. Garrick
Supreme Court Reconvenes Amid Big Rail Rate Cases
The Supreme Court resumes after a two week recess with over 100 cases ready for decision. Key matters include three major rail rate cases the long and short haul law intermountain and Shreveport plus pipeline regulation by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Also under review are race discrimination suits and several antitrust actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Lamar
Niagara Falls
Canada
United States
Intermountain
Shreveport
Interstate Commerce Commission
The Hatchet Restructured At George Washington University
The Hatchet will be issued next year as a weekly under faculty supervision. Three editors will lead the paper: Erwin Harsch, Howard W. Hodgkins, and Herbert P. Romney, all class of 1916. Julian Cunningham named business manager. Board includes four alumni David A. Baer Otto E. Schrieber Willam C. Van Vleck and Donald L. Dutton and three university officials Charles W Holmes Richard Cobb and Dr. W C Ruediger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatchet
George Washington University
Abele
Eewin Harsch
Howard W. Hodgkins
Herbert P. Romney
Julian Cunningham
David A. Baer
Otto E. Schrieber
Willam C. van Vleck
Donald L. Dutton
Charles W Holmes
Richard Cobb
W. C. Ruediger
Teachers’ College
Burleson to Address ALA Closing Session at Willard
Postmaster General Burleson will deliver the principal address at the closing session of the thirty sixth annual American Library Association convention. About 1500 delegates from the United States and Canada are expected to register at the Willard tonight, with sessions each afternoon and evening and elaborate plans for tours of Washington and nearby points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
American Library Association
Continental Memorial Hall
United States
Canada
Willard
Washington
Warm rains forecast across region early in week
The Weather Bureau predicts warm weather with well distributed showers for the first half of the week. Temperatures are expected to stay above normal in the Eastern and Southern States, the Ohio valley, and central West, with near normal or below in Northwestern States, the Rocky Mountain region, and the Pacific slope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Ohio Valley
Central West
Rocky Mountain
Pacific
Deaths Reported From City Hospitals and Homes
A list of deaths and ages appears from Government Hospital, General Hospital, Walter Reed, and other city facilities. Names include James P. Graves Bernard Dobkin Morris Zabrak Mary G Douglas Ruth T Gaines Willem Bradle and others, with ages ranging from young children to seniors and multiple street addresses. The fragmentary entry notes Shoreham Hotel and 12th Street NW locations amid hospital references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ow
Seaton St
Mara
Government Hospital
James P. Graves
Bernard Dobkin
Morris Zabrak
Mary G. Douglas
Brigget Cooney
Dohis W. Carberry
Randolph
Robert ¥. Holford
Oral Hospital
Nettle Slaughter
Bargarat Carter
Mary Frame
Yeears
Shoreham Hotel
Aim
Walter Road
Falkstone Court
Walter Reed
Boulsk
Lincoln
Births Reported in Home Circle Names Parents and Newborns
George and Beasle Zimmerman report a boy born to Ike and Sadie Wolf. Robert C. and Ermine Winks welcome a boy. Esmond and Et Frank D. and Mt Charlun and Corneila M. Miller greet a girl. Bela S. and Sarah Feeney announce a girl. Harry and Elizebeth White have a girl. Alphonsa and Mazid Sinkfeld welcome a girl. Ernest and Tile Roberts report a boy. Dennis and Anne Queen welcome a birth. Frank and Elizabeth Fales report a boy. William and Jeunip Ford greet a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George and
Beasle Zimmerman
Ike and
Sadie
Wolf
Robert C
Ermine Winks
Esmond
Frank D
Mt Charlun
Corneila M. Miller
Bela S
Sarah Fr. Feeney
Harry and
Elizebeth White
Alphonsa and
Mazld Sinkfeld
Ernest and
Tile Roberts
Dennis and
Anne
Frank and
Elizabeth Fales
William and
Jeunip Ford
Clergy, parishes hold open-air services and meetings in Washington
Bishop Harding officiated confirmations at Trinity Church Takoma Park and attended a Sunday school rally at Epiphany Church. A Washington Clericus meeting will be led by Rev J Henning Nelms with speaker Rev Randolph McKim on current condition of Romanism. Catholic processions, St Aloysius school turnout, and a St Stephens coronation Open-air services at Cathedral grounds featured the Marine Band. Various clergy travels and joint services announced. A Mount St Alban Summer School, a Farther Light Circle anniversary, and a temperance parade with open-air program outline are noted along with multiple church events and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Trinity Church
Takoma Park
Epiphany Church
G ‘Street
Fourteenth Street
Washington
J. Henning Nelms
Ascension Church
Randolph H. McKim
United States
Robert Talbot
St Aloysius’ Church
Capitol Street
St. Stephensa
Columbia Heights
Marine Band
Peace Cross
Ae Wek Dudley
St. Paul's Church
Twenty-third Street
Rutherford
Fifth Baptist Church
John E. Briggs
James Shera Montgomery
J. G. Murray
Maryland
Mount St. Alban
Ppisse
St Hilda's Woodland Theater
Mount Vernon Methodist Church
McKendree Methodist Church
Ninth Street
Mount Vernon Place
PHW Bristow
CR. Unger
Edwin K Hardin
Morgan Chambers
William James Lineback
Elmer Strang Hyman
Jason
Mia Suessa
Blaine
Clash Over Columbus Bones In Exposition Parade
Spain and Cuba oppose U S recognition of a Dominican claim to Columbus bones. Santo Domingo insists the relics stay in Santo Domingo cathedral while Cuba and Spain push that they were moved to Havana and later to Seville. Debate centers on the casket believed to hold Columbus or his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cuba
Habana
Son
Canal
Santo Domingo
Hampton Roads
San Salvador
San Francisco
Ashurst
The
Senate
Columbia
Cathedral of
Navigator
Weyler
Seville
State Department
United States
Columbus
Logo Calumbus
President backs regulation over ownership in Crosser bill hearings
Gen George H Harries of the American Electric Railway Association testified before the House District committee, quoting a President’s State passage endorsing public regulation. He argued there is no public demand for the proposed municipal takeover of street railways and predicted public opposition once fully understood. Representatives from the National Civic Federation and American Electric Light Association were slated to testify the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
George H Harries
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Louisville
American Electric Railway Association
Harries
Monument to G W Sunday Honored by Woodmen of the World
Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas spoke at the Rock Creek Cemetery ceremony for the Elm Camp No. 8 Woodmen of the World monument to George W. Sunday. Lieut Col George Wilcher led the event with a reading by E. E. Bomar and remarks by Sheppard. Other participants included Wef Tord William Wilsley E. B. Pratt H Holland W. E Carney and H. W Pribbett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Sheppard
Texas
George W. Sunday
Elm Camp
Woodmen of the World
Rock Creek Cemetery
Sunday
Washington
Woodmen
George Wilcher
E. Bomar
Sheppard
Wef Tord
William Wilsley
E. B. Pratt
H Holland
W. E Carney
H. W Pribbett
Military Band Concert At Barracks And Soldiers Home
At the United States Marine Barracks a 415 pm program featured the United States Marine Band performing True to the Empire Der Freischutz overture Dance of the Hours and a Flugelhorn solo. The Soldiers Home band presented For the Nation s Honor Overture The Tiger in the Tiger Eye and selections from Chimes of Normandy and the Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marine Barracks
United States Marine Band
William
Ieader
von Weber
Porehielll
Fluegelhorn
United States
John
M. Zimerman
Merek
Friedmann
Normandy
Brisk City Notices Highlight Theater Offers and Local Events
City bulletins from Langtry Today in Virginia list a widely priced theater show with dancing after Harvey's Noonahan theater. A banquet by Battle Creed Food Co. is set for Vegetarian Dining Room at 870 p.m. on Tuesday May 26. Ring in details include rug cleaning service and Shaffer's Flowers with local providers and life insurance offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creed Food Co
Cure All Chronic Ailments Claim by Parker Mfg
The ad claims the Parker facility can cure numerous chronic illnesses including Bright's disease epilepsy rheumatism asthma and digestive circulatory and respiratory disorders with vacuum treatment and emergency equipment. It promises free consultation and high monthly treatment costs and invites readers to visit or request price lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Bright
Thais
Mme
H. N. D. Parker
St. H. W
Washington, D.C
H. V. D. Parker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frankfurt
Butatic
Lorg
Eggs Fears
T. Qac
Egus Ft
Kirkman
Knox
Gelatine
Cox Gelatine
Sauer
Domino Sugar
Pearl Tapioca
Eee
Sana
Fea
Olden Zywelback
Per Doz
Belgium
Frie
Hee
Vienna
la Ave
Nsw
Washington Post
Post
Miles
Burleson Librarians
T. E. Davis
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Nashville
Lansing Burrows
Georgia
O. Gregory
Baltimore
Hight C. Moore
Raleigh
N. G
Clarence Edward Wise
Town Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
David Tt. Covell
Hng Bren
St Stephen’s Church
Columbia Heighta
Europe
England
North Carolina
Bishop Horner
St. Stephen's
Millard W. Riker
Gen. Harries
G. W. Sunday
Senator Sheppard
Jos. A. Wilner & Co
Custom Tailors
Ouray
Sts. N. W
U. S. Treasury
Peasie
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Judd & Detweiler, Inc
M. Copeland Company
St. Main
G. A. Muddiman & CO
Clarke
Moret Fingle
Guard of Honor
Labnhardt
City Bulletins
Langtry
Virginia
Harvey
Conger
Shaffer
Bart Vv. Wolfe
Life
Adams
Byron S. Adams
Maver Danyysins
Adam A. Weschler
Llnsford L Hamner
Vugas PF
Columbian Building
Relee
Std
D Sts
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!