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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1916

Page

10

Quiz Up to Burleson Special Meeting Set Tomorrow

A Senate inquiry investigates Postmaster General Burleson and fourth assistant Blakeslee over orders to postmasters to fuel protests against the Senate committee. The session aims to uncover department actions seen as interference with the legislative branch and determine why a flood of letters and telegrams reached senators.

Blakeslee lLively Doings Burleson Senate Committees On Cama Dunthy Senate Committee Senacora Ao Aresult Surleson

Auditors Defeat Finishers In Low-Scoring Tennis League Set

In a tense Terminal Fivening League game, Auditors beat the Finishers 4-2 with strong pitching from Muah and Lavarine. Key hits by McBride and Maxwell produced the decisive runs as both teams stranded runners and played sharp defense throughout a one hour 20 minute contest.

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Highlands Triumph Over Potomac League Contender

In a tight Potomac League clash Highlands defeated a strong foe 3 to 2. Key players included Farrell and McGeath for Highlands and Zircte and Murphy for the opposition, with pivotal moments on base and late-game pitching by Powell and Jones.

Balle Powell Ilen Jones Jonings Ry Powell Hamel Om Powell Emnael Jame Moorath Direla Musi Murphy Roevena Morthoer Hamel Devs Rochen Keogle Miter Dmpire Mr Woorward

Commissioners Play By Play in Government League Game

A Sanctioned government league game features W and N with 12 commissioners listed. Newton, Price, Rinehart, O’Donnell, Steele, Hartley, and Schuder appear among players with pitching by Hatley and Schader. Scoring shows totals 18 to 15, with multiple errors and advance plays noted, and Umpire Mr. Shurtleff officiating.

Government League Abil O al Commie'rs Newton GiPrice Bhatt Rinehart Hata Orf Anelll Nolezen Tho Lou Asmith Vtraine Mobr Schuder Hatley P I. Schader Feral Vligls Woand Sell Hidaed Miller Hartley Ell Steele Ffulaan Kluehart Zanetil Suulec i Sehader Nou Commissionera F Sehader Strick J Sehader Hudson Meer Aly—Caleau Coleman Miller Adie Shally Nelson Mr. Shurtleff Atue Houe Toate Lt OL. Coe Rathvan Foo Peegnan O McCarthy Topals BOSE Kane Stringer Sipps Goebel Bennett Thompson Barga Mr. Mivera

Printers and Linn County Baseball Lineup Highlights

Scattered OCR shows a local baseball scorecard with Printers and Phi Mu Sigma players listed. The document includes team names, player abbreviations, positions, runs, hits, errors, and pitching notes, plus damages cases referencing Luke Smith and Alexander Brinek.

Legal Record Summary of United States Court Proceedings

United States Court of Claims reviews multiple cases with Judge lineup including Chief Justice Semebely and Judges Booth Harney Downey. Dockets cover remands, stipulations, bankruptcies, estate matters, and numerous docket numbers with numerous attorneys. District and Circuit divisions list motions, judgments, and real estate transfers involving many named individuals and firms across federal courts.

Semebely Booth Harney Downey Z G. Jalepes Rudolph B. Behrend Covington Calvert Street

Naval Orders Lent P P Blackburn and Detachments

Naval orders list officers detached to various ships and stations including P P Blackburn, D C Godwin, J L King, and J R Canine. Acting Chaplain P B Seidler appointed from May 15. Several ships sail from Cristobal and Newport to Almirante Bay and other ports. several vessels arrive at Newport, Genoa, Gardiners Bay, and other sites. The Brutan fuel ship assigned to Pacific fleet duty. battleweed vessel ordered to Portland Oregon for Oregon naval mill CYACUIT division 2 mentions Justice Stafford and Irish plaintiffs attorney Tracy Jeffords with motions set for 1:15 p m.

Circuit Division Justice Gould Tandrean Va Hege MM. J. McNamara D. W. Baker John Ridout Downer Ve. Castle N.S Rowles Jewett Vs. Union Savings Bank W. J. Lambert Rooney Va Jewett Plaintif Resta H. J. @uian E. A. Chase Reed Jackson M. F. Mangan J. D. Sullivan Wong Moy Kingsley Howard Boyd Nelson Wilson Hamilton & Hamilton Porter Potomac Electric Power Co Newmyer—Barbour Toler Potomac Eleckic Power Co Colladay Barger Harbour Smolik Traver Baker Patterson—Hogan Givens Chevy Chane Seminary Ralston & Richardson Vwhitis Summerville Co A. O'Dea Williams Colonial Bank and Trust Co Ve. McFwan Et al Brandenburg & Branwing Hidout Oes Hoarman v8 McClelland Keigwin, Johnson—Mather Robb Henderson Vs. Mann Hin jout-Sullivan FT A. Stevenson Harrison Neal—Ridout Hing United States Walker Commissionera of the District of Columbia Srime St Notten Va Ralston Richardson Willis— Hashonty Shaver Ve Hiechardson Willie— Barbour Crawford Paying Co Hoehling, Peellee Ogilby Syme Norio Yester Bigelow Hyattsville Building Association Hill—Wright, Wampler Fabrisino Merando Foster Turnage Quinn—Dickey Cohen Va Parker Woll Lent P. P. Blackburn Katang Virginia D. C. Godwin Rhode Island Oklahoma J. L. King Utah R. Canine New Jersey P. B. Seidler Cristobal Almirante Bay Cyclops Hampton Roads Newport Delaware Rockport Dolphin Santo Domingo City Caldera Bay Lebanon Philadelphia New York Boston Potomac Preston Macoris Sebago Port Royal Charleston Severn Tucker Provincetown Bushnell Des Moines Genoa Ericsson Kanees Southern Doll Grounds McCall and Melville Gardiners Bay Michigan North River New York City Minnesota Block Inland Sound New Hampshire Bebago 8. C Sylvia Washington Terry Sanches Santo Domingo Vermont Block Island Sound Piescan Brutan Battlevead Mace Island Yard Portland Oreg Oregon Naval Mill Cyacuit Division Justice Stafford Trussell Bradley Et al Irish Platiffs Tracy L. Jeffords B.S. Minor M. H. Beach Beeler

Deeds of Trust Listings Across Washington Squares

A long list of deeds of trust appears detailing transfers for mortgage security with lenders including Home Savings Bank, American Security and Trust Company, and National Savings and Trust Company. Entries specify square numbers, property lots, borrower names, lenders, loan amounts from a few hundred to fifty thousand dollars, and terms ranging from monthly payments to semiannual interest over several years. The dense notice covers numerous blocks including HEIGHTS MANOR PARK JOSEPH PARK AND JAMES GIPT and HOLMEAD MANOR among others, reflecting a broad snapshot of ongoing property finance activity.

Fénole C. James Munsey Trust Compans Henry B. Myers Clyde Garrett Lanier Heights Joseph M. Gleeson Caroline B. Briggs Carline B. Briggs Joseph M Florence Gleeson Whittingham Walter C. Balderaton Seventeenth Street Massachusetts Avenue Catreet Ernest Niebely Margaret R. Smith Ace Mary Annie Murdy Wintem A. Craig Charles Garner Tenth Street Sophie Copiemn Patrick Kirby Alley Christman Et Vir Philip H Milton C John W. Powell J. D. Vaughan Anna_ 8 Oliver Et Vir Joseph A Kate C. Vinnon N Street Albert F. ‘Watson Mary K. Harris Eckington Ethel M. Rutty Nettie A. Hockman G Street Southeart Raymond Tackett Regina M. Luckett I Ahgyle Park Middaugh & Shannon J. Philip Hermann Center Eckington Charles M. Mundie Et Ax LE Droit Park Elizabeth E. Walker Viz Ralph John F. Jarvis Ninth Street Johanna Hewett Robert Lee O’brien Thirteenth Street Emil Fischer Harry N Heagle R. Earket Andrew D. Yoer Washington Fortune Oteat Harria Shanero James R Florence M. Morgen Marie Buscard Henry H. Bergmann Charles Schafer Northern Liberty German-American Building Association Manor Park Ingetina Amate Etux E. " Stonebraker Joseph Fr. Page William J. Vanderhelde Harry G. Birge Caroline Vanderheide Remiannualy Joseph Park James’ Gipt Mary L. "Mason Charles 5. Shreve Lena S. Hargrove National Savings and Trust Company American Security and Trust Company Serene Yee Uare George W. Wine F. Baker Weaver William E. Edmonston George K. Johnson Penn Mutual Iife Insurance Company Regina Micket Aquar Knanian Fraticia Maguire Free Free Sewing Machine Company Milburn J. Dendine Waayre Katherine J. Willard Crapecane Gan Walter F. Becker Clara A Marden Biondon Et Vir Francie Ral Srepardaon H. B. Bergmann Pecare Harry F. Kennedy American Building Association Welton W. Price Et Ax Bruce Cleveland Benjamin BH. Grover Thrift Building Company Holmead Manor Lgtel Washington Loan End Trust Company Equitable Docorative Building Association B. Francis Saul J. Easy Jacobs Thomas EB Allen Harry N. Parker J . Stone Charles W. Fairfax Ateure

Big Vote for Defense Urges Second-Place Navy

Chamber of Commerce of the United States reports a massive business- backed referendum on national defense. Broad support for general preparedness universal military training and navy and army expansion. Wide ranges of states and territories participated with 970 in favor of general preparedness and 889 for universal military training.

Alaska Philippines Hawaii Chamber of Commerce of the United States Chamber Council of National Defense Congress Defense Council General Staff of Navy Regular Army Bascom Little Cleveland

Protest by Mrs Hearst on Suffrage Report Delays

Mrs Phoebe Hearst of California voices bold protest against the judiciary committee for obstructing the national suffrage amendment. She urges immediate reporting to the House as women veterans in the West rally against inaction on the issue during the current congressional session.

Certe Miftes Vetera West Judiciary Committee Congress Phoebe Hearst California House of Representatives Justice and Freedom

Army Bill Reaches White House for Action

The army reorganization bill, a key preparedness measure, is sent to Secretary Beker for report after passage. The President reviews its provisions. signing may take several days. The American Union Against Militarism questions constitutional legality of federalizing the national guard and seeks public opinion.

Congress White House Beker American Union Against Wilsor National ‘Guard Gregory

Brandeis Nomination Postponed by Senate in Exec Session

Unanimous consent delayed action on Louis D Brandeis to the Supreme Court as opposition senators seek more time to decide. With hopes a brief postponement would enable a quick vote, Brandeis backers agreed to defer until today.

Louis D. Brandeis Supreme Court Senate Brandeis

Kitchin Reports None Spent in Primary Campaign

Representative Kitchin of North Carolina, Democratic House leader, filed a statement showing no expenditure in his renomination primary, citing legal require­ments to account. The article notes a fierce contest over his differences with the President on preparedness.

Kitchin North Carolina House

Army and Navy News: Officer Assignments and Inspections

Capt. Virginius B. Clare aviation officer under three Baltimore visits for inspection of equipment at the American Propeller Co. Maj. Ralph Harrison to receive one month leave on arrival in the U.S. Capt. Herbert H. Sharp medical corps ordered to Fort Rosecrans after arrival. Capt. Joel R. Lee detailed for service and vacancy fill in quartermaster corps. First Lieut. Albert H. Mueller and First Lieut. George A. F. Trumbo detached from commands. Trumbo promoted. Second Lieut. Paul O. Raborg relieved from duty at West Texas Military Academy. William J. Pardee retired and detailed to active duty, to Boston depot for reassignment as assistant. Capt. Frederick W. Coleman detailed for service filling quartermaster vacancy. Capt. Coleman to Fort Jay to relieve Capt. Giddings. Capt. Jesse C. Nicholls to report May 27 to Capt. Alexander N. Stark for board examination at Fort Monroe for promotion fitness.

Virginius B. Clare Aviation Cer Signal Corps Baltimore American Propeller Company United States Ralph Harrison Fourth Cavalry Herbert H. Srarph Medical Corps Fort Rosecrans Gal Joel R. Lee Twenty-third Infantry Rorm George E. Stewart Quartermaster Corps Albert H. Mueller Tenth Cavalry George A. F. Trumbo Cavalry Paul Raborg Seventh West Texas Military Academy San Antonio Ter May William J. Pardee Boston Frederick W. Coleman Third Infantry Paul Giddings Coleman Fort Jay Alexander N. Stark Fort Monroe

Police Noteed Robberies Reported Yesterday Across District

Police records list numerous thefts and property losses from residences and public places. Items include a plumber’s tool set, a lady’s diamond ring, a bicycle, purses, watches, rings, a brown leather bag, eggs and dairy, silk goods, and more, with several victims named and addresses noted. A pair of traffic incidents involve an auto truck collision on Pennsylvania Avenue and a horse and buggy collision at Seventh Street Northwest with injuries reported but hospital avoidance in one case.

Samuel Kemp Quincy Street Yvelue Gio Mary E. Curtain Eleventh Street Thomas E. Donovan Florida Aves Bend Building John A. Thompson Rockville James Turman Fourteenth Clifton James V. McClintie Oklahoma Guiseppi Amante Florida Avenue Annie Coleman Fifth G Streets Ida Cannon Plaza Pennsylvania Avenue Alice M. Nelson Cameron Vermont ‘Avenue T Street Keya Sarah Quaites R Street Joseph’ S Langer Tenth Street W. C. Stoan Mount Pleasant Street Dorothy Davis First Street Hattie G. Jones F Street James H. Chamberlain Gus Barney Nichols Avenue Anacostia Seventh Street Adam E. Dyer G Street Mr. Dyer

Passes Land Grant Bill in House by Wide Margin

The Oregon and California land grant bill to restore about 3.2 million acres valued around 30 million dollars passed the House 156 to 6 with minimal changes. An amendment to raise county shares in sale proceeds was rejected 167 to 1 on the roll call. the measure moves to the Senate.

Oregon Calfornia House Senate

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