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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1915

Page

10

Shake up in the Guard consolidates regiments and units

The War Department proposes a radical reorganization of the District National Guard. Two infantry regiments will be merged into a single unit, four companies of Coast Artillery and a battalion of Field Artillery to be reorganized. A conference at National Guard headquarters discussed changes and a committee for the Army War College will study the plan. Expected effects include reducing infantry units and strengthening auxiliary branches with transfers to the First Battery and other units. Separate colored battalion and various support units are noted in the reorganization outline.

Coast War Department District National Guard National Guard Headquarters Charles H* Curand Wiest Infantry Colt Willlam Pirot Organigers Vhe Regiment of Titelley Teld Artillery Signal Corps

King Constantine in Improving Health After Illness

Reports from a Greek hospital state King Constantine is improving following illness. A physician described his condition as stabilizing with vital signs showing elevated temperature and heart rate within monitored ranges as he receives care under medical supervision.

Official War Reports From Front Lines Across Europe

Berlin reports German army headquarters detailing May 25 French assaults repulsed along Vermelle and Lorette hills with heavy French losses. Belgian Dixmude reconnaissance captured soldiers and prisoners. Paris notes Belgium artillery actions and German trench gains near Ablain and Arras. Vienna and Rome provide allied advances around Przemysl and Tyrol with several prisoner captures and heavy enemy losses. Overall, war fronts show persistent fighting, advancing forces, and mixed gains for both sides.

Germany Berlin Vermelle Lorette Souchez-Nauville Souchez Dixmude Belgium Soissons Union South End Flower ‘Thames Przemysl Stry Paris War Office Yaer Canal Arras Angres Ennemy Ablain Ecurie Rochlicourt Vosges Lustria Vienna Przamysl Radynino Nieno~wice Hosodyske Alv Romé Tyrol-Trentine Montbanno Tenesto Carnia Auccesa Valdegono Sasella Prevole Raccolana Josses

Field day of the colored public schools planned

Plans are complete for the annual field day of the colored public schools to be held at American League baseball spark this afternoon at 3 o'clock. About 5,000 children from grades one to eight will participate in games, dances, drills, and exercises. A sixteen pole-winding feature will showcase the four divisions represented by colored flags. Miner North School girls will drill. Division colors are red, green, purple, and blue. Miss A J Turner directs physical training. J Morice Saunders is business manager. Dr Charles A Tignor medical inspector will assist on the field. The event benefits public school playgrounds.

Colored Public Schools Miner North School A. J. Turner J. Morice Saunders Charles A. Tignor Yne

Association to Move Headquarters to New Home in City

The American Railway Accounting Officers Association, after 26 years in Chicago, will relocate its headquarters to a Woodward Building office in this city on June 1. Covering 376,000 miles of rail, the group represents major lines in the U S, Canada, Mexico and beyond, and coordinates with the Interstate Commerce Commission on rail accounting reforms. Executive leaders include President Richard A. White and Vice Presidents L. A. Robinson and J. A. Taylor.

Association’ of Chicago Woodward Building United States Canada Mexico South America Porto Rico Cuba Palippine Islands South Africa North America Interstate Commerce Commission Richard A. White New York Central Reailroad Company L. A. Robinson Chicago and Northwestern Railroad J. A. Taylor Central Railroad of New Jersey E.R. Woodson

Pan American trade aims and a bank plan for unity

The conference discusses aiding shipbuilding in South America and promoting dollar exchange to reduce war tensions. Joseph B. Davies urges a pan American international commercial code to ease trade and curb war. A plan for a pan American bank is revived by Rep. Helm, with a proposed $25 million capital and U.S. government stake. Chesapeake Beach announces May 29 opening with renovations and new amusements.

United States Brazil Joseph B. Davies Federal Trade Commission Europe Americas Davies Western Hemisphere Ares Dollar Exchange Harvey Helm Kentucky Helm Ancon Panama Canal Harrison Blaine South America

Overture and selections from a early 20th century program

The program lists an overture titled Bohauspiel or Boite Charactarietiao with selections including The Red Man The White Man and The Black Man followed by Madame Butterfly and a Fox Trot I Want to Linger. Marshall Revario Cathedral Chimes Lindwell and Waits Suits Lon Patineurs are noted with performers William Glacchetti.

Bohauspiel Boite Charactarietiao Pucotat Fox Marshall Revario Lindwell Musicias William Glacchetti Lon Patineurs

Graduation at Forest Glen Seals Seminary Honors List

Graduation exercises at National Park Seminary Forest Glen Maryland held in the Odeon. Wendell Phillips Stafford associate justice DC Supreme Court gave the address. A string quartet performed Beethoven and MacDowell while diplomas and certificates were awarded to many named graduates and special subjects awards noted for music art and horticulture.

National Park Seminary Forest Glen Wendell Phillips Stafford Supreme Court of the District of Columbia J. Muir Sylvia Harding Ava Kable Ilinois Mac Gray Buxton Vermont Mae Mallon Calhoun Masaachusetts Portia Lucile Giaric Ohio Dorothy Davis New York Elens Marie DePree Michigan Marguerite Deutsch Texas Agnes Letitia Derman Pennsylvania George Dunlap Oklahoma Laura Madelorado Emily Dykeman Ruth Osborn Ewan New Jersey Helen Louise Fairchild New Colorado Helen Pierce Massachusetts Eugenia Frances Poole IllNinois Mildred Louse Rice West Virginia Margaret Hassler Prugh Helen Christine Rugh Marie Sammer Tllinois Eleanor Caroline Sarver Helen Saunders Missouri Cecile Schulz Arizona Kathryn Scott Illnois Rhyitle Rose Spielmann Diinois Helen Babette Strausburger Kansas Lillian Laura Stupp Clamantine Ruth Talbott Hilnoig Helen Candace Thomas Indiana Irene Price van Suckle Tillnois Martha Louise Yeughan Virginia Louise Marie Wedekind Kentucky Vivian White Mildred Whybrew Whitney Newersey Rae Fox Gladys +Rich Utah Ellan Walter Janet McRae Brantley Georgia Sophie Phillip McQuenn Maryland Ruthmary Gates Ethel Hing Olga Merie Fee Canada Louise Ritch Mills Marian Buntes Carpenter Fhiness

Baltimore to host Knights of Columbus fourth degree exemplification

The master of the fourth degree for Maryland and District of Columbia, Charles V Carr, announces an exemplification of the major degree of the Knights of Columbus in Baltimore on Tuesday October 12 1915 Columbus Day. About 200 third degree members from Maryland and DC will participate including at least two bishops and prominent federal figures. Cardinal Gibbons is expected to witness alongside leaders Jam A Fleharty supreme knight Jo H Reddin supreme master and Wathered J Boyd vice supreme master for the Maryland District.

Maryland District of Columbia Charles Carr Order of Knights of Columbus Baltimore Columbus Cardinal Gibbons Order Jam A. Fleharty Jo H. Reddin Denver Wathered J. Boyd Fordham

Suing Hammond Alone Defense Denies All Charges

John Hays Hammond stands as sole defendant in the suit filed by Daniel J. Bully, a former cotton king of New York, who alleges conspiracy to ruin his reputation and force him out of a cotton gin venture. The case centers on a December 28 1909 contract, alleged concealment of a separate contract with General Cotton Securities Co creating $1.6 million liability for Hammond.

Hammond Sully John Hays Hammond Dantel J. Bully Cotton King New York Shaffern Bheginning General Cotton Securities Company Waller

Inventor’s Losses Over Gin Project Highlighted in Trial

Testimony recounts $50,000 paid to the gin inventor and associates plus another $50,000 spent turning a shop model into a commercially viable machine. Walker denies a conspiracy to defame and disputes vilification. Appleton, a former Hammond representative, testifies at several meetings and says he did not hear vilification of Sully.

Walker Mr. Sully Appleton Hammond Sully

Police notes from Washington headlines and court cases

Police report Hugh Otte of San Francisco arrested at the White House by Secret Service for insanity and sent to Washington Asylum Hospital for observation. A church theft at Douglas Memorial Church noted with cash missing from a desk bank. Coroner Nevitt’s inquest into Richard Donovan’s death at Providence Hospital concluded death by accident from cerebral hemorrhage after a head injury. Bertram Birchfield’s motorcycle, valued at $100, reported stolen from Technical High School. Eight-year-old War Ridgley fractured his right arm after a fall on Pennsylvania Avenue near Fourth Street SE. Ea Gonners of Champlain Street NW arrested in Baltimore for disorderly conduct. later found wanted for theft in this city tied to Bosley & Weeks lab burglary of tincture of opium, chloroform, and other items. Gonners to be brought to Washington.

Hugh Otte San Francisco White House Secret Service Jervis Washington Asylum Hospital Nevitt Providence Hospital Richard Donovan Donovan Ea Gonners Champlain Street Baltimore Sixth Precinct Bosley & Weeks Sixth Street Washington

Hyatteville Defeats Brentwood in Prince Georges opener

In Hyatteville on May 27 the local team beat Brentwood 11 to 1 in the Prince Georges County League opener. Batted ball by Hyatteville featured Halloran Griffith and Brooks with multiple hits, while pitcher Fenwick earned the win. Brentwood delivered runs late but fell short as Hyatteville seized early control and rolled to victory.

Hyatteville Brentwood Prince Georges County Drentw'd al Hyattay'c al Hawk Brooks Newman Mclay Anderson OlFenwick Akers Mitchell Bari Sonnend'x Baldwis O Halloran Cmole Ol Grifith Iby Doomis A/E Halloran Hough T Fench Ow Newman Empires Meesrs Cumberland Berkley

TERMINAL LEAGUE SUMMARY OF A B H O A GEN COBRACE

ABHO box score style report lists players, teams and errors for a Terminal League game. Key hitters include Degnan, Thompson, Purdy, Batchelor, Mayes with several runs and stolen bases noted. Pitcher Laverine and umpire Keefe are named along with time of game and gate receipts.

Ofice Brune—Degnan Beil D. Thompson Purdy Batchelor Mayes Crews Fischer Errores Severine Anderson Spina Laxerine Phipps W. Keefe

Probate Court notices and administration records in district

Notices announce letters testamentary or administration granted in the District of Columbia probate court across multiple estates including George Wood Logan Abraham D Prince Elizabeth Varney Anna Louise Walsh Zaida Elton and others with claims deadlines ranging from May 1 1514 to May 25 1916 and court actions such as a civil case against Frank P Gilliam. dates and signatories list registrar and attorney details.

Supreme Court OF the District OF Abertha Allen Logan James Tanner Wits District of Columbus Trobate Court Charles W. Darr Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia Gadgerider Anna Louise Walsh Joseph G Waish Wisconsin Avenue WM. C Taylor Register of Wills Probate Walter H. Barton State of New York Elizabeth Varney Youchera Walter K Barton Broadway New York City Wille Alfred B. Leet George L Starkey American Security and Trust Company James F. Hood myZi District of Colum G. Smith Piano Company F. G. Aukam Blanche Neff

Public Probate Notices of Wilhelmine House and Others

Notices from the District of Columbia Probate Court announce letters testamentary granted to Hapte B. Bauman and Charles Bauman for Wilhelmine House and to Maryland claimants for Susan I. Dubant and Minnie Krackhardt. Creditors and heirs must present claims with vouchers by specified dates or risk exclusion from estate benefits. notices issued May 1915 with various registrars and attesting attorneys.

Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia Wilhelmine House Charles HB Bauman Gustav H Schulze Chapin Bauman Charles H Bauman Stormeys James Tanner District of Columbia Merk Welson Raleon Sucai Preme Cotte District of Cohustia Minnie Krackhardt Polumbie Clara Lotta Marlow Maryland Avenue WMC Taylor Dequity Register of Wills Cloth of the Trobate Court Mylé

Probate notices and letters testamentary from DC court

Multiple probate notices list administrators and heirs in the District of Columbia. Writs announce letters testamentary or administration for estates including Adam Casatate, Jane W Wood, William Hatcher, Frank J Elsinger, William Henry Harnsberger, John J Collins, and others. Notices warn creditors to file claims with vouchers by specified May dates, with court clerk attestations and deputy clerks referenced.

Walter Supreme Court District OF Columbia District of Columba Adam Casatate Columbis Flaime Jennif James Tanner Register of Wills Supreme Court OF the District Or Annie Stevens Ada Harrison Margaret Reardon A. Hazelle Wright Ada Herfigan Margaret Hearton Epyear Sid Court Washington Law Reporter Washington Fest Sidnons Taylor Supreme Court OF the William Hatcher Willise Hatcher Harewood Road Brookland Frank J Elsinger William Carl Hisinger Eighth Street WM C_TAELOR John G. Dudley District of Jumbia Sensetiber William Henry Harnsverger Lenore Calesta Harnsberger Massachusetts Avenue Seay

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