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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1914

Page

14

Washington Capital Urged as Belonging to All Commonwealths Alike

ALkrandle, vice president of the Wilson and Marshall League of the District of Columbia, urged Democrats at a Arapahoe county rally that Washington should belong to all states. He warned against weak congressional members and pressed for unity to boost the capital’s growth. The talk touched on representation for territories and the role of diverse states in shaping the National Capital.

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Marks 75th Birthday of Bett Thea Po Wrat Rally

Members celebrated the fraternity’s 75th founding anniversary at the University Club with a banquet. Speakers included Py SS Lewis, a veteran member from the original Ohio chapter, and W M Jardine, dean of the Kangas Agricultural College, among others. A procession of attendees from university, naval and medical circles attended the event.

Sve Cies Tong Btanilng University Club McKay Lewis Oldes Tniversity Ohio W M Jardine Kangas Agricultural College John Mc Lacy WY Cox Pius Moria We Wharton Tews Steck

Religion In The Home Delegates Discuss Sunday School Work

The article reports on the Sunday School Association meeting at Mount Vernon place where delegates urged focusing on the sick and needy rather than those already in authority. Officers for the Home Department were elected, and moral service was prioritized with a church chart demonstration of simple lessons in the Bible.

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Ladies' Night at Press Club Sees Notable Guests

A natural press club gathering features Mabel Fair and others as guests. An exhibition display introduces new tech steps and monolornes, with Mer James White and Mr. Pient mass attendance and accompaniment by a large crowd.

Dias Natural Press Byp Clack Mabel Falr Wil Gine Wil Antortar Wolk Will

Sues Electric Line and Railroad for Damages

A suit filed in the Cadet Supreme Court seeks ten thousand three hundred damages from the Washington Balbans and TrecerL ome company over a November 24 collision on the Balt mr and Goiw Haile road. The plaintiff alleges fault by the railroad and an auto collision. lawyers Teckie Cox and Krate represent the claimant.

Saran Wieq Supreme C Washington Trecerl Tie Railroad Company Teckie Cox & Krate

Struck by Car Sues for Ten Thousand Dollars

A plaintiff claims he was struck by a railway company auto on Martin Avenue and North Capital Street, seeking 10000 dollars in damages. The declaration names Bernard Wess and attorney teams TVW Baker and TL Osteria Weiss, detailing medical costs of 250 dollars.

Laatrac Bernard Wess Atorness Tvw Baker Osteria Weiss Bader Ragen Martle Avenue North Capital Street Railway Company Stites

Alexander the Great dies at thirty three 323 B C

The article recalls the death of Alexander the Great at age 33 in 323 B C, noting his early rise under Aristotle, his beacon-like conquests, and the legendary tales of marriages, battles, and personal tragedies. It highlights his beard shaving before battle, two marriages Roxana and Statira, Hephaestion’s death, and his final decline into debauch leading to death.

Alexander Pella Macedonia Aristotle Kent Macedon Byzantium Chderonea Philip Severn Roxana Statira Darius Greece Hercules Jupiter Ammon Alexander the Great Alexandria

So Much for So Much at the Columbia next week

Willard Mack brings a three act drama to the Columbia with Mack and Marjorie Rambeau in the leading roles. The show follows a young stenographer who enters the conflict between libertine men and pretty girls, uncovering the truth of happiness and the game of love.

Columbia Willard Mack Rick Birds of Prey Morocco Max Siegel Watson Sisters Walter

Supreme Court Hearing On Maryland Auto Tax Discrimination

Argument in the Hendrick case challenged Maryland’s vehicle license tax as applied to DC motorists, with Maryland officials defending the levy as police power while opponents claim interstate commerce interference. Attorneys debated whether the tax targets outsiders and if it violates rights of District and Alaska residents, noting Maryland’s border position and car counts in DC.

Alaska Ralaton Maryland John T Hendrick District of Columbia Yexun United States Supreme Court Jackson H Ralston Osborne I Yellett Hendrick Poe Enoa Stockbridge Faiston Halston Ralston Yellett Intercourse Anl

District Attorney probes alleged campaign appeal in New York

United States District Attorney H Snowden Marshall said two assistants would investigate claims by Thomas E Huah surveyor of the port that last election appeals sought Democratic campaign contributions from mall employees in the surveyor's department. He conferred with Rep George W Loft who offered to place Democratic committee records at government disposal. Mile de Treville to present Three Generations of Prime Donne.

Marshall New York United States H Snowden Marshall Thomas E Huah George W Loft

National Schumann Heink to Open Concert Series in Washington

World renowned contralto Madame Schumann Heink will begin a concert series at the National Theater on Friday afternoon November 48. She will perform songs and arias in a program described as her only Washington recital this winter and her first in three years. Also announced are Burton Holmes travelogues at the Columbia starting November 2 and a Neptune's Daughter film engagement at the Savoy Theater with Annette Kellermann, including special music and sea feats.

Casino Rene West Barry Mildred Wil: da Vis Merriment Gartelle Brothers On the Rollers Bumps Tom and Linda Moore John McCormack John McCoummack Hstens Mi McCormack Germany Norway Hungary Mme Schumann-Heink National Theater Schumann-Heink Washington Columbia Burton Holmes England Scotland Ireland Austria Neptune's Annette Kellermann Savoy Theater Fourteenth Street Columbia Road Miss Kellermann

Willow Tree Alley Ofen Recreation Park Opens Soon

Willow tres aney recreation park in the square bounded by B C Third and Four-and-a-half streets southwest will open in a few days per Col W W Harts superintendent of public buildings and grounds. The ground procured by condemnation was transferred to the Federal board and made part of the Districts permanent park system. A baseball diamond sits in the open space with edges set for playground apparatus, shade trees and flowerbeds will embellish the park.

Willow Tres Aney B. C, Third W. W Harts Grownds Federal Board

West Governors Fault U S Land Policy At Madison Meet

Four Western governors at Madison denounce Federal land policy as hindering state resource development. Ammons Carey and Eberhart push for faster transfer of public lands, while Stewart and others urge quicker passage from public ownership. Next meeting set for Boston with committee members Walsh Spry Hall. Governor Blease briefly attends and vows parole releases for 1500 convicts before January.

Madison Wis Elias A Ammons Colorado Joseph H. Carey Wyoming A OG Eberhart Minnesota William Spry Utah Washington Gov Ammons Federal Reclamation Service Rockefeller Gow Crrey Eberhart WV Stewart Montana Boston David Walsh Massachusetts Luther E Hall Louisiana John Franklin Fert New Jersey Miles C Riley Cole J. Biease South Carolina

World Bible Conference Program Outlined for Washington

Dr Wedderspoon announced complete World Bible Conference programs to be held in Washington from November 22 to 27. Speakers include John Henry Jowett Rockefeller's pastor W S Bustard and Charles Midman. A mass meeting at Poli's Theater opens the event on Sunday November 22 followed by daily services at First Congregational Church except Thanksgiving morning.

Wedderspoon Washington W. R Wedderspoon Foundry ME Church John Henry Jowett Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York W 3S Bustard Rockefeller Charles Midman Princeton Theological Seminary D Gordon Poli's Theater First Congregational Church

Promoter Sues for 50000 in Breach of Contract

Myer Davis amuses promoter sues Emilie Berliner and Joseph Sanders in District Supreme Court for 50000 damages claiming breach of contract over a hall lease in Arcade building. Davis says he paid 750 in advance for a month’s rent and the defendants refused to carry out the agreement, causing financial loss.

Berliner Sanders Davis

Anacostians Back Central Eastern High School Site

Anacostia Citizens Association urged a central site for the proposed Eastern High School, favoring a location inland rather than reservation 13 along the Anacostia River. They argued the current school is inadequate for east Washington pupils and many attend other city schools, pressing for a timely realization.

Anacostia

Lydia Mountford to Lecture at American University

Mme Lydia Mountford, a lecturer and traveler, will speak at American University this afternoon about the biblical museum collection. Delegates from the Sunday school convention will attend, and the lecture open to the public is scheduled this afternoon from hours to 5 o'clock.

Mme Lydia Mountford American University Biblical Museum

Death of George B Adams

George B Adams age 78 longtime clerk in the drafting division of the general land office died at his home 212 Maple avenue Takoma Park He was a Ford's Theater disaster survivor a Mason and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.

George B. Adams George B Adams General Land Office Maple Avenue Takoma Park Adams Grand Army of the Republic

Demand city chases adequate schools and good roads

Secretary of Agriculture opened the twenty eighth annual convention of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations in Willard Hotel with 800 delegates. He urged adequate elementary and high schools health facilities and social activities, plus extension work under the Smith Lever act, to improve country life and marketing of farm products.

Secretary of Agriculture Houston Menty Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations Willard Agricultural Colleges Raleigh George M Rommel Bureau of Animal Industry United States True Smith-Lever Smith- Lever Agricultural Extension Act A C Trueé Time City Dr True Agricultural College Natiional Department of Agriculture Land Grant College Engineering Association Ebbitt

Japan Prays for Peace Amid War Proclamation Response

In Japan prayers for peace were offered following the President's peace Sunday proclamation. A Japanese Red Cross letter from Mr Togo states an article endorsing the proclamation was printed before October 4, urging the public to unite with Americans and visit places of worship. Missionaries and churches were urged to follow the example, and many churches reportedly responded.

Japan Red Cross Togo Red Cruse Repai

Expert Inspects Washington Playgrounds Movement

C B De Groot superintendent of Chicago playgrounds inspected Washingtons playgrounds on Tuesday with Martin supervisor of restrictions play grounds. De Groot urged Congress to boost funding for playground projects. A dam on the Anacostia River is planned to convert flats into parkland with a wide river lock to allow construction transport, requiring alterations to nearby bridges.

Washingtons B. de Groot Chicago Childrens Bureau Labor Apartment Martin T Restrict de Groot Newman Hang Congress Anacostia River Anacostia Flata National Capital Massachusetts Avenue Pennsylvania Avenue Pennsylvania Railroad

Strikes Spares and Splits Protest Auto Speed Parcels

Connecticut Avenue Citizens Association met to urge action against speeding on upper Connecticut avenue in Chevy Chase and to seek police and District cooperation. They also addressed parcel delivery service north of Calvert Street Bridge, noting high rates and slow service. the transportation committee reported improvements planned after talks with the delivery firm manager. Members admitted: Dr Edward J Collins LD Hall DS&S Shock William W Shock Mrs E K Walton J C Peacock James E K FitzGibbon William T Carpenter George N Rea Ralph Bikhiman M W W. McKnight

Connecticut Avenue Chevy Chase Sia Meantha Calvert Street Bridge Committee On Transportation Edward J Collins LD Hall S&s Shock William W Shock E K Walton J C Peacock James EK fitzGibbon William T Carpenter George N Rea Ralph Bikhiman M W W. McKnight

Copper Protest Presented by New Jersey Senators

Senator Hughes of New Jersey announced a State Department protest from several copper companies over Britain’s interference with copper shipments to neutral countries. The petition argues Britain has no right to block cargoes between neutrals and warns that trade restrictions threaten the U.S. copper industry. Britain demands shipments go to a specific consignee, or risk suspicion of final belligerent destination. The State Department has not yet reached an agreement, just presenting shippers’ claims to aid trade.

Hughes New Jersey State Department Great Britain United States

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