Naval battalion muster invites governors of state
District commissioners accepted an invitation to the naval battalion muster to be held in the armory on November 20. Ensign Frank Sigourney extends the invitation and arrangements for naval decor and ceremony are underway. The dock will resemble a man of war fo'castle and guests will be greeted with side boys and piped over the side before meeting Commander Demps and viewing the battalion drill. President Wilson recently attended a muster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sigourney
Joseph A. Demps
Wilson
Wilder to Lead Fort Myer Commandant Post
Col. Wilder E Wilder of the Fifth cavalry will succeed Col Joseph Garrard as commandant of Fort Myer around December 10. His staff is expected to include Maj N F McClure Chaplain James F Houlihan Capt Harry C Willard quartermaster and Capt Duncan Hailiott adjutant. The regimental staff at Fort Myer will be set by Wilder's orders as the Fifteenth cavalry moves to Fort Bliss Fort Huachuca Apache N Mex and other posts while the Fifth cavalry moves into the Virginia Illinois and Kansas locations vacated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Garrard
Fort Myer
Wilder E. Wilder
Fifth Cavalry
Joseph Garrard
Fifteenth Cavalry
Wilder
N. FE. McClure
James FF
Houlihan
Harry C. ‘Willard
Duncan Hailiott
Col. Wilder
Fort Sheridan
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Tex
Fort Huachuca
Apache
N. Mex
Fort Ethan Alien
Virginia
Illinois
Kansas
Sunday religious services and lectures across denominations
A listing of Sunday services in multiple churches and esoteric societies. Catholic lectures at Saint Patrick's Church. Presbyterian at Church of the Covenant. Episcopal St John’s Church. Unitarian All Souls Church. Oriental Esoteric Society. Washington Temple Congregational Free Bible lectures. Christian Science First Church of Christ Scientist. Spirit realm events at First Spiritualist Church. Also minor local ads for groceries and theater mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertrand Conway
C. Ss. P
Saint Patrick's Church
Sydney Lloyd
ALL Souls’ Church
14Th and
Ulysses G. B. Pierce
D. D
John van Schafek
Theresia
Liberal Religious Union
J. P. Nehigh
Christian Science
First Church
GPF
Jumbia
Champlain
Colorado Building
May Forgive Husband Wife's Testimony Given
In a District Supreme Court case for the annulment of Senora Constance Cazenove de Pastor’s marriage to Luis de Pastor, the Spanish Minister to China, Justice Stafford ruled insufficient proof for annulment. Senora de Pastor testified to a troubled marriage, including his drinking, jealousy, and a near fatal bridge incident, with letters partially shown. Reconciliation rumors surface as both parties are abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senora Constance Cazenove
Lee Y de Pastor
Luis de Astar
China
Legation
Justice Stafford
District Supreme Court
Senora de Pastor
Colbert
Washington
Senor de Pastor
Peking
San Francisco
Senor de Paster
Senora
Jove
Paris
Connecticut Avenue
Pure Milk Campaign Endorsed by Health Official
Dr William C Woodward health officer of the district praised the Twentieth Century Club for its crusade against impure milk. He urged other groups to join and noted that women’s cooperation will aid health authorities. He also proposed score cards from dairymen be displayed at homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam C. Woodward
Chub
Twentieth Century Club
Woodward
Health Department
Canal costs 375 million for Panama Canal project
Estimates submitted to the House appropriations committee show 27 million to be appropriated for the waterway with bulk costs allocated to Pacific and Atlantic terminals totaling 375 million. Evangelist Cook from New York will preach on The Godly In and Out of Christ Jesus at the Washington Temple Congregation Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock in the new Masonic Temple as he arrives tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Maronic Temple
New York Avenue
F F Cook
New York
Jesus
Pacific
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Evangelist Cook
FF Cook
Washington Temple
Charles W. Nowland
South Fairfax Street
G. A. Iuttrell
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Trinity Cemetery
Sarah Elizabeth Davis
Eepiscopal Theological Seminary
Fairfax County
Bethel Cemetery
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Claims Scalp Relief
An old advertisement sample promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment for dandruff and irritated scalps. It notes a free sample of each product and provides a postal address at Cuticura Dept. 174 Boston for the Skin Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Mail Auto Drivers Held for Speeding
Commissioner Newman orders mail vehicle drivers to obey traffic rules in the District. After a mail auto halted on the wrong side near Twentieth Street and Florida Avenue, the driver admitted no prior warning. A warrant will be sought for arrest. the commissioner will testify as complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
Twentieth Street
Florida Avenue
Alexandria Sets Record With Record Pupils
Alexandria's school trustees report 2085 enrolled, the highest ever. Schools break down by group include Washington white boys, Lee white boys and girls, Snowden colored boys, and Hallowell colored girls.
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Ashington
Hing Street
Alexandria
Board of
School Trustees of
William M. Smith
P. M. Bradshaw
Harry Kirk
W. H. Sweeney
Washington
Lee School
Snowden School
Hallowell School
Downey Rules District Funds For Public Works Without DC Approval
Judge Downey, comptroller of the Treasury, holds that district commissioners need not approve requisitions for funds for public buildings and grounds. The ruling states the works fall under the Secretary of War, even when the bills are paid jointly by the United States and the District of Columbia. He urged new legislation on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
the Treasury
United States
District of Columbia
District Commissioners
Secretary of War
Indian Children Cheated in Oklahoma Estates Scandal
Secretary Lane disclosed gross misappropriation of funds belonging to minor Vive Civilized Tribes children in Oklahoma. Investigations show white minors’ estates cost about 3 percent to settle while Indian minors’ estates run about 20 percent. Lane will present cases to a federal grand jury and pursue prosecutions. Indian Commissioner Sells issued orders to reform administration of Indian child estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Lane
Sells
VIEW CITY FROM RIVER GUESTS OF GEN JOHNSTON
Reported by former Engineer Commissioner Johnston the present board inspected the Potomac waterfront on his yacht to propose improvements. A $1.5 million plan for surveys and waterfront rebuilds is under consideration by the commissioners who seek Congress approval for early work. The Wharf Committee urged a uniform rebuilding program to realize Washington’s water front potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Johnston
Trident
Board of
Potomac
Natonal
Gen. Johnston
Washington
Daniel E. Garges
Engineer Department
D. E. McCoomb
Russell Dean
Congress
ELOPING BRIDE AN HEIRESS IN DEADWOOD MARRIAGE
Anns Mildred Franklin daughter of WN E Franklin president of First National Bank Deadwood S Dak and Harris Franklin New York capitalist married Wednesday to David Traiter son of Benjamin D grate New York contractor The couple eloped or at least appeared to do so Health objections by parents noted The bride an 18 year old heiress to a large fortune The ceremony by Judge C S Bundy Harris Franklin NY director Nevada Smelting and Mines Corp lives West Seventy first street New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.S. Bundy
Harris Franklin
Nevada Smelting and Mines Corporation
West Seventy-first Street
New York
Cupid Ends Divorce In District Supreme Court Victory
Cupid T. Cupid wins in District Supreme Court as Harry C. Maynard withdraws his divorce action against Frances V. Maynard after reconciliation. Maynard filed the bill September 6, naming his younger brother Grady H. Maynard as corespondent, which stirred controversy. Grady denied the conduct. Attorneys S. McComan Hawken and G. F. Havell represented Harry Maynard. H. W. Bide represented Frances Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
District Supreme Court
Harry C. Maynard
Frances V. Maynard
H. W. Bide
Maynard
Revenue cutters to begin winter Atlantic cruise
President Wilson signed the order for a regular winter and spring cruise of revenue cutters along the Atlantic coast. Eleven vessels, including Woodbury Adroscogzin Grasham Acushnet Mohawk Onondaga Apache Pamiico Seminole Itasca and Yama crow, will patrol December 1 to April to aid other ships when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Atlantic
Woodbury
Grasham
Juvenile Court Clerk Edmonston Resigns After Two Years
S Kemp Edmonston resigns as juvenile court clerk effective next Saturday after two years in office. An expert stenographer, he will join a local shorthand reporting firm. Judge Latimer commended his faithfulness, and George P. Barse will act as clerk until a successor is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Kemp Edmonston
Edmonston
Treatment of Filipinos at Dutch Exposition Investigated
Reports say 45 Filipinos taken to Ghent as expo attractions were left destitute. The Antwerp consul investigates claims the show managers owe eight months’ salary. Allegations include nine deaths from starvation and others in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghent
Antwerp
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Washington. Brewery CO
Tinooin
Baltimore & Ohio Express
Baltimore
Prince Albert Amd Gress
Mt Pleasant Riding Academy
Row Creek Park
Irving Street
John GO. Gheen
Grogan
Chcate
Peter Grogan & Sons Co
Seventh St
Judd & Detweiler, Inc
ASES
Naval Battalion
Episcopal
John's Church
Roland Cotton Smith
Edward Slater Dunlap
George Williamson Smith
Oriental Esoteric Society
Agnes EB Mainland
OHS
Washington Temple Congregation
Fythian Temple
Ninth Street
Zalda B Kates
City Bulletins
Harvey's
Ballecia
House
de Pastors
Mgr. W. T. Russell
Indorses
Women’s Crusade
Panama
Duke Street
Charles
Newland
Mezser
Raymond Hall
Park Road
Maurice Johnson
Oak Street
Derrell Bancroft
Monroa Street
Alexandria County Lighting Company
Board of Supervisors
Bullenger’s
Seminary Crossing
Bricklayers’ Union
Heller Hook and Ladder
The
Washington Union
Second Baptist
Second Baptist Church
O. W. Triplett
Charlottesville
C. Kelly Hobbs
U. K
H. C. Maynard
S. K. Edmonston
Beau Brummel
Nous
Tlorsheim
WM. Hahn & Cos Cor
N.W
Elsie Janis
the Sunday Post
Miss Janis
White House
Sunday Post
Biggel
Diamond
Munich
National Capital Brewing Club
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Byron
Adams
Eith St. N. OW
Potomac Electric Power
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