Frank Hearing Today Urged by 200000 Persons
Nation wide effort to save Dee Moobracks from execution for the Mary Phagan murder rises as a Georgia prison commission set to hear his application for commutation. Family opponents may join in objecting to clemency. The hearing, before the board including Davison, Patterson and Hines, could last two days with Frank’s counsel and supporters presenting briefs, affidavits, and public letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Phagan
Frank
Alinta Gai
Dee Moobracks
Georgia
Wiahins
R E Davison
Lalrmain T
Patterson
L. Hines
Ilos
Heleverdl
Omer
W. M Howard
Nigaste
Foston
Staty
Sen
German View of War from the Staats-Zeitung
New York May 31 report discusses Memorial Day as a gift of past war hardships. It warns Europe’s ongoing conflict threatens American tranquility and urges restraint in arming for war. It cites Civil War heroes and critiques U.S. arms supply while urging humane policy and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staats-Zeitung
New York
Pete
Mereagea
Viewpoints on art to reduce warfare and uplift society
Laura Bartlett MecUchen of Brentwood Md argues that teaching history through art and design, not soldiers, could lower conflict. She praises Washington for design education, commerce and exhibition, urges public support for galleries, warns girls against dissipation, and extols art’s beauty as superior to warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Turner Batley
Art and Archaeology Society
Washington
Aboda
King Arthur's Court
Tennyson
Miss Kelly
Laura Bartlett Mecutchen
Brentwood
Advise to Act Cautiously in Present Crisis
Editorial from Vienna Virginia cautions the United States to temper its policies amid a European war. The piece criticizes British diplomacy and warns Americans not to be persuaded into fighting others' battles. It urges vigilance and restraint in shaping U S policy during the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Height
Vienna
Mark Twain War Prophecy Reflections
Myrtle Conger notes Mark Twain in Following the Equator discusses war in relation to the 19th century Anglo American tensions over Venezuela and a future English speaking race dominating the world. He recalls the Europe US conflict climate and probes arbitration as a peaceful alternative. In Shelbyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
United States
England
America
Sedan
Myrtle Conger
Extenuation Sought Over Lusitania Sinking by German Embassy
Henry Oldys from Silver Spring Md reports on a semiofficial German embassy statement in Washington claiming the Lusitania disaster was partly caused by an ammunition explosion set off by a single torpedo. The piece argues the claim may mitigate Berlin’s rejoicing but cautions full inquiry will reveal truth or falsity.
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Washington
Berlin
England
France
Henry Oldys
Silver Spring, Md
War on English Sparrows Urged by Detroit Reader
A Detroit reader argues officials should exterminate English sparrows to restore song birds. Recalling Detroit curbside measures a decade ago, the writer cites a two cent bounty as effective, noting song birds returned after sparrows declined. The letter ends with a call to act before sparrows overrun the city.
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Detroit
John O. Darlington
Reminder of letter publication rules at The Post
The Post reiterates this long-standing rule that all letters for publication must include the sender name and address. Writers may use initials or a nom de plume if they indicate their preference.
Let Americans Stay Home Until War Ends Urges
Letter from F Wilson of Rocky Mount North Carolina argues Americans should avoid Atlantic passage during war after a Cunard liner disaster. He blames captain and double-shell ship tactics, urges stopping passenger ships to prevent further loss of American lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard Steam-_ ship Company
America
Atlantic
F. Wilson
Rocky Mount
N. C
German Americans Unite For Fatherland Says Editor
Norine Harvey argues German Americans share a single loyalty to Germany and seek balanced treatment of the war by the United States. She questions press bias and policy that privilege England and urges adherence to international law while loving one’s homeland without bitterness.
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Germany
England
North Sea
English Channel
Httle
Free
Norine Harvey
Former Soldier Attacks Salute To Army Officers
Milwaukee reader writes that the salute to an officer is not a courtesy but a duty, arguing it marks class inferiority and is un-American. He says only civilians praise it and claims patriotism lies in serving, not saluting, and urges those without army experience to rethink claims of officer supremacy.
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United States
Time for U. S. to Realize England Attitude
Editor Joseph Adkins Jr argues the United States should recognize England's hostile stance and negligence over the Lusitania sinking. He claims England, asserting sea supremacy, exposed 1200 of its own citizens near war zones without protection and questions possible ulterior motives.
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United States
England
Germany
Lusitania
Joseph Adkins, JR
Appeal for Mail Carriers Pay and Dignity
An observer argues for preserving mail carriers' pay and conditions, noting the physical demands and need for proper clothing and regular checks. The letter contends economy drives salary cuts, urging support for the hardworking, poorly paid service members who serve Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Sunday Post
Post Office
Uncle Sam
Information Sought on Rough Rider Relatives
A letter from W. A. of Buffalo requests the present addresses of relatives of Capt. William F. ONeill known as Bucky ONeill, who served in Roosevelt's Rough Riders in 1898. The writer asks for any usable information to be sent to 128 Sycamore Street, Buffalo, New York.
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William F. O'Neill
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Bucky” O Neill
Williams
Sycamore Street
Buffalo
Plan to defend ships from torpedo attack proposed
Editor proposes an iron balcony around ships with a netting extension to deflect or absorb torpedoes. When danger arises the netting would be lowered to encircle the hull, reducing speed and using the net to cause explosions away from the hull.
Idea of Boy Scouts Taken From Boers in South Africa
Editor Post argues that Baden-Powell credited for Boy Scouts should acknowledge Boer War influence. He notes the Boers had a Boys' Brigade training boys in soldier life, and claims Powell copied the idea from them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Robert Baden-Powell
Sunday Magazine
Boy Scouts
Boys’ Brigade
Theas Boys
Gen. Powell
Charles H. Marsh
Differences Which Mark Kentucky Organizations
Editor Post states the Kentucky State Association of Washington DC is nonpolitical and social, formed April 12 to foster state pride. He claims presidency of the Kentucky State Association with Hon Joseph C Blackburn as honorary president. A Kentucky Society of Washington formed after the Louisville death of John D Wakefield.
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Kentucky Society
Kentucky State Association
Joseph C
Blackburn
Washington, DC
Louisville
John D Wakefield
Fine
Sterling
Choice Spirits
Kentucky Society of Washington
JOS. E. Gt
SUGGESTS ENGLAND MAY HAVE ALLOWED SHIP SUNK
An American citizen with pro Allies sentiment questions whether England allowed the Lusitania’s destruction to draw the United States into war. The letter argues Britain seeks American enlistment and cites Lord Kitchener’s call for 1,000,000 men, contrasting with smaller actual numbers to October.
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England
Post
Lusitania
United States
Lord Kitchener
Auto and Crowd Chase Suspect After Knife Attack
Precinct Detective J G Walsh chased a colored boy by car for about a dozen blocks after a knife assault on Joseph A Reed a white man 21 at Wisconsin avenue and M street yesterday afternoon. The suspect Michael Jones 19 of 1676 Thirty second street northwest was arrested near the police station and charged with assault with a knife. Reed sustained a cut to the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Walsh
Seventh Precinct
Wisconsin Avenue
M Street
Michael Jones
Thirty Second Street
Joseph A. Reed
N Street
Reed
May Festival Observes Children Day Across Alexandria
200 girls in white dresses carried flowers led a procession from St Marys Academy to St Marys Church for Sodality rites. Miss Margaret Whitestone read the act of consecration as 35 new members joined. May queen Hilla Hill crowned. benediction led by Rev H J Cutler. Holiday hours announced. post office banks and offices closed. memorial services at National Cemetery at 4 p.m. Post includes sermon by Rev Dr John Lee Alliston and sacred solo by Miss Lillian G Allison.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Sodality of the Children of Mary
St. Mary's Academy
Prince and Columbus
Jana
St. Mary's Church
Holy Name Society
Sodality
Margaret Whitestone
Culpeper
Hilla Hill
H. J. Cutler
National Cemetery
Poat F. Travelers’ Protective Association
Second Presbyterian Church
John Lee Alliston
Lillian G. Allison
Solidiers
Government Hospital For the Insane
Nelson
Calvary Baptist Church
Rock Creek Cemetery
Francia W. Vaughm
Laura D. Bliss
John A. Patterson
Theta Delta Chi
All Souls’ Memorial Church
James MacBride Sterrett
Len Spencer Dies and Body to be Cremated
Leonard Garfield Spencer known as Len Spencer, a maker of phonograph records, died December 15, 1914 in New York. His body arrived from New York and will be cremated at 3 PM with ashes buried in Glenwood Cemetery. He was born in Washington in 1867 and survived by his widow and three daughters in New York City.
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L. G. Spencer
Leonard Garfield Spencer
Henry C. ‘Spencer
Glenwood Cemetery
Mr. Spencer
New York City
New York
Spencer
Len Spencer
Washington
Henry C. Spencer
Street Car Thief Still Busy Two New Robberies Reported
A pickpocket active in the city over weeks is linked to two new street car robberies totaling about 390 dollars. Daniel Folkmar, 1818 N street, reported a robbery of his pocketbook containing 15, and H. Allison, 1220 G street northeast, lost $60 on a street car bound for Glen Echo. In six weeks similar thefts occurred in theaters, street cars, and other venues.
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Daniel Folkmar
Reat
Glen Echo
H. Allison
S Iron
Jon
Arlington
Von Jagow Explains German War Stance and News Silence
German Foreign Minister Von Jagow defends siege ethics in war, rejects attacks on civilians, and confirms no information on the Nebraskan incident. He says Germany is cut off from America, with limited wireless and no reliable means to gauge Washington sentiment or report on the Nebraskan’s fate.
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von Jagow
Dr. von Jagow
Washington
America
Economy Drains Tension In A Rainy Sunday Home
Helen fears money troubles as Warren insists on economies and a cheaper car while clinging to comforts. A rough day includes a costly hat charge, a heavy car bill, and a ransacked room later offset by a hopeful plan to pinch pennies together.
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Helen
Warren
Carrie
Winifred
Nora
William Kenner
Liberty Street
Ings
Police Notes on Thefts, Deaths, and an Escape
Police report a diamond ring valued at $8 missing from J. Cooper by 1017 Twelfth Street NW. Lillie Garner, 27, of 89 N Street SW, died yesterday at home from heart disease. Coroner J. Ramsay Nevitt notified. Philip Raquap, 45, inmate at Government Hospital for the Insane at St. Elizabeth, escaped during dinner call yesterday.
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J. 3. Cooper
Twelfth Street
Lillie Garner
N Street
J. Ramsay Nevitt
Philip Raquap
Government Hospital
Ingane
St. Elizabeth
Memorial Day Honors Fill Capital With Nation's Dead
Washington observes Memorial Day with vast ceremonies at Arlington and other cemeteries. Maine memorial unveiling and wreaths mark the day, as President Wilson and Gov. Willis speak. Veterans groups, Daughters of Veterans and Spanish War Veterans participate, while flowers are placed on ships’ waters and graves.
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Treasury
Arlington
Capital
Eulogice Nation's
Capitol
National Patriotic Societies
Washington
Reat
United States
Maine Memorial
Pennsylvania Avenue
District National Guard
Arlington Cemetery
Memorial Amphitheater
Wilson
Frank B Willis
Ohio
Maine Monument
Navy
Daniels
Charles F Cramer
United Spanish War Veterans
Cleveland
H Oden Blake
Army and Navy Union
Bryan
District Department of the
Memorial Services and Campaign at McKinley Church
A Washington memorial program on the Aqueduct bridge and in Convention Hall honored fallen service members. Women in the party scattered flowers into the Potomac as speakers Judson Lyon and Emory W Williams urged a campaign to raise 5500 to retire church debt.
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Potomac
Aqueduct Bridge
Lyon Speaker
Washington
Convention Hall
McKinley Memorial Church
Judson Lyon
United States Treasury
Emory W Williams
Abbeville
Trinity Episcopal Church Observes Home Day on Trinity Sunday
Services at Trinity Episcopal Church marked Trinity Sunday as home day with a crowded 11 am service. Former parishioners and community visitors attended after badges reading Have a Heart for Trinity raised funds for the special service. The Rev G W Van Fossen led the sermon on church history and outreach, with Rev H C Merrill assisting at 7:30 am, and violin solos by Miss Marguerite Harbers.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Third
C Streets
Trinity
G W van Fossen
van Fossen
H C Merrill
Oscar Comstock
Marguerite Harbers
War Department Camps Set Despite Treasury Decision
Major General Leonard Wood announces that Plattsburg barracks New York and Chickamauga Park Georgia will hold student military instruction camps as scheduled from July 6 to August 8 1915. The notice notes a treasury comptroller decision did not affect these camps and confirms continuation of the program.
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Tne
Comptroller of the Treasury
War Department
Plattsburg Barracks
New York
Chickamauga Park
Georgia
Leonard Wood
Eastern Dept
New York City
Coast Guard Cutter Apache Inspects Small Craft
The coast guard cutter Apache anchored off the Washington navy yard conducted equipment inspections of small craft in Washington and Georgetown harbors. The Apache arrived here Friday.
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Coast Guard
Washingtonavy Yard
Washington
Georgetown
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