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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1913

Page

12

Rain Soaks Campus Classic as Georgetown Edges Virginia

In a drenched clash, Virginia led 7 0 before Georgetown stormed back to win 8 7. Rain drenched stands as umbrellas were used for more than shelter, and police guarded the field to maintain order. Georgetown, once viewed as the weaker team, fought back with Murray scoring before halftime and a late safety by Ray sealed the upset for the Blue and Gray.

Pumble Georgetown Roer Tien

Georgetown Victory Sparks Alumni Celebrations Across City

Georgetown graduates and supporters crowded theaters cafes and streets to celebrate a Georgetown win over Virginia. Notables from law politics and education joined fans including Samuel Simons Miss May Simons and many others from Buffalo Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Atlanta. A Virginia rooter joked about collateral as he planned to win a bet, while officials tried to keep celebrations orderly and some students were restricted from leaving campus.

Georgetown Samuel Simons Buffalo N. Y May Simons John Duggan Linus Moran Charles McGee Billy Cogan Harry Carlin Norman Degnan Joseph Beaton” O'Neill Carl and Morris Vilsack Pittsburgh Ed Frauenheim Virginia Charlottesville University

Georgetown Fans Celebrate Victory Over Virginia

College boys and alumni swarmed the field in wild enthusiasm lifting their team on shoulders. Georgetown rooters marched downtown with bands, singing alma mater songs despite weather. Virginia supporters left quietly, later theater crowds and cafes hosted celebrations. police noted few disturbances. Complete sports coverage promised in The Post.

Virginia Georgetown

Miss Genevieve Champ Clark Debut in Society

Speaker and Mrs. Champ Clark relocate to a Boston Ave and 24th St home to become winter social centers. Miss Genevieve Champ Clark, their debutante daughter, will apply modern science to household affairs as she assists her mother during New Year events. Surrounded by other debutantes from across cities, she will be presented to society on New Year’s Day without a formal debut.

Champ Clark Massachusetts Avenue Genevieve Champ Clark Clerk Clark Dorothy Harvey Col George Harvey Madeline Thomas A. Edison Alice Wilks Preston Mayor Preston Baltimore

Edward Abner Ex-brewer and cafe owner dies in Washington

Edward Abner, longtime Washington cafe proprietor born in 1834 Wiesbaden Germany, died yesterday at 412 East Capitol Street after long illness. He came to the U.S. from England about 20 years after 1834, started a cafe at 1863 on High and E streets, retired in 1892 due to ill health, and is survived by his wife Louise Mueschen Engels widow, a son Theodore Abner, and a daughter Mrs James H Slee. Funeral tomorrow afternoon from his home, burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Edward A Abner Washington East Capitol Street Mr. Abner Wiesbaden Germany United States England Louise Mueschen Karl Ewald Engels Highth Theodore Abner James H. Slee Prospect Tnt

Jad Salts for Kidney Flush and Back Pain Relief

An old health ad claims frequent meat consumption harms kidneys and that four ounces of Jad Salts mixed with water taken before breakfast for a few days will flush and stimulate kidneys. It asserts Jad Salts, made from grape acid and lemon juice with lithia, prevents bladder irritation and kidney disease for many people.

Boys Bible Study Plan Draws High School Boys

A religious conference for older boys held at Friendship yesterday outlined steps to organize Bible study among high school and preparatory students. A supper at the YMCA will invite all boys, tables will form classes, and a committee led by Albert M. Chealey will finalize arrangements.

Friendship Astern Ernest Forties Technical High Walter Buckler Business Albert M. Chealey Discundéion Lenwood Oth David M Henry P Tage Albert M. Cheglay Poli’s

Police News Notes From Northwest Washington Streets

Police reports detail a horse and wagon collision at First and F streets leaving no injuries but auto damage, a shooting of a horse owner in Fairfax County, a child’s fainting episode on Fourteenth and Pennsylvania, and minor crashes among streetcar and auto lines. A pedestrian suffered a fractured leg near Pennsylvania and Twenty-Third streets, while others were bruised or refused hospital care. Damages include a $25 wagon loss and multiple uninjured cases.

John Lynch Twenty-sixth Street Nelson Guenther Twenty-third Street Pennsylvania Avenue Lynch

Multiple Incidents Sparked By Vehicles In Northwest DC

A bag with toilet articles and clothing valued at 32 was found at Georgetown field entrance yesterday afternoon. Rev W H Jernagin was struck by a horse attached to a wagon at Fourth and K streets NW, breaking the car’s shield. The wagon belonged to George Banns, 411 K St NW. A three way collision occurred at Twentieth and L streets NW involving a car driven by G A Redon and a machine owned by J A Emory, resulting in Frank Kendrick being thrown against a wagon driven by Willem Latney, with minor injuries. A wagon loaded with furniture owned by Fred Johnson, 1411 Florida Ave NW, was struck by Capital Traction Co car on Fourteenth St, upsetting with trivial damage. Marel Dewey of 478 E St SW reported being robbed of 17 by two tall slender colored men at Virginia Ave and Half St.

James Hooks Olive Avenue A. J. Simon Center Market F Streets Ben Schwartz F Street Charles Pumphrey Gresham Place Fourteenth Newtone Street Pumphrey Twogood Fourteenth Street Georgetown Football Field Anfi W. H. Jernagin George Banns K Street Twentieth L. Streets Fred Johnson Florida Avenue Northwest Capital Traction Company Marel Dewey E Street Virginia Avenue Half Street

Judge to Choose Juvenile Court Officer This Week

Judge J Wilmer Latimer will appoint an additional juvenile court probation officer, likely a woman experienced in welfare work, to handle young children. The Daughters of the American Revolution District Chapter funded the position, enough to cover salaries until June with possible congressional support later. Mrs Rob Roy McKahan announced the campaign's success and praised the Daughters for their generosity and timely help.

Congress J. Wilmer Latimer Daughters of the American Revolution Rob Roy McKahap Dut Ia Asid Mra McKahan Latimer Latimer Ia

New Home for Aged Aided by Catholic Ladies Board

The Libby House, at 3043 P Street Northwest, purchased by the Board of Lady Managers of the Catholic Home for Aged Ladies for 10000 dollars, moves to larger quarters. The new home will be opened with devotions on November 26 and a tea for visitors hosted by Mrs. George J. May. Cardinal Gibbons to bless the institution on November 26.

Libby Board of Lady Managers Catholic Home For Mag N Street F. E. Chapin Cardinal Gibbons George J. May Kenyon Street Northwest Lady Manners Alexander McNeill P. P. Mullit William A. Wimsatt Selah Worthington Alice Riggs Samuel Hil Hates Golibart By- Ton & Adams John Cammack Francis Miller Eaton Creecy

Col A C Brodie Retired From Army Service

Col Alexander C Brodie of the adjutant general's department was placed on the retired list yesterday due to age He was born in 1847 and graduated from US Military Academy in 1870 He fought Indians with the First Cavalry and reenlisted as a private in 1883 He served with the Rough Riders in the Spanish American War His retirement will bring promotion for Lieut Col Benjamin Alvord

Alexander Brodie Adjutant’ General's Department Col United States Military Academy First Cavalry Rough Ritars Cal Benjamin Alvord

MES BAILEY GETS DIVORCE IN COLUMBUS

Mrs Jeaste Emerson Moffitt Bailey of New York, a noted writer, was granted a divorce yesterday from Frank Duncan Bailey, now in Seattle. She is the daughter of Edward Randolph Emerson of New York, former president of the National Wins Growers Association. On the witness stand she charged him with assault using a dining room chair at her father's home and taunting her about her father's investigation before their marriage.

Columbus Ohio Jeaste Emerson Moffitt Bailey New York Frank Duncan “Bailey Ah Eng- Ashman Seattle Edward Randolph Emerton National Wins Growers Association Bailey

Masses for French airman held at St Matthew's Church

Masses will be said at 9 20 oclock next Tuesday morning for Capt Dennis de Lagarde of the French aviation corps who was crushed in the fall of his aeroplane at Vilacoublay France on November 13 Capt Lagarde's sister Mile Denis de Lagarde has been residing for the last eighteen months at the home of her brother in law Theodore Davis Beal an architect of this city at 2712 H street northwest

St. Matthew's Church Dennis de Lagarde French Aviation Corps

Paris States General aims to boost tourism for Americans

A Washington News dispatch reports Paris held a States General session to organize progress for tourism and lure American visitors. It notes over 15,000 Americans stay in Paris yearly with expenditures ranging from modest to large, and estimates billions of dollars spent by American travelers in France annually.

Washington Paris Amerleghs Thursdea Chamber of Deputies Tewy France Riviera America Paria Wwe

Danderine Promises Lustrous Hair and Dandruff Cure

A vintage advert touts Knowlton's Danderine as a 25 cent remedy for dandruff thinning hair and itchy scalp. It claims quick results, removing flakes, delivering heavy, soft, glossy hair, and preventing further hair loss with a ten minute application.

Olly Knowlton Eles

Italian Ambassador Buys Candlesticks for Wedding Gift

The Italian Ambassador and Marchesa Cusani select a rare de eign candlestick set to present as a wedding gift to Miss Jessie Wood Tow Wilson in this city. Shaw & Brown jewelers sold the items, not Harris & Ewing, who held the copyrighted photograph of the candlesticks published in The Post yesterday.

Marchesa Cusani Jessie Wood- Tow Wilson Shaw & Brown Harris & Ewing Post

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