Notable guests fill Washington list of diplomats and officials
A long roster of international dignitaries and American power brokers attended a Washington event. Ministers from Chile Guatemala Dominican Republic Peru Colombia Honduras Paraguay Panama Nicaragua Cuba Ecuador Halti Salvador and others were pictured alongside U.S. ambassadors generals judges and lawmakers. Notables residence included Admiral Dewey and numerous senators representatives clergy and society leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuador
Genora de Cordova
Halti
Divivier
Salvador
Senora de Duanas
Mexico
Cub
Senorade
Vege
Tumuwlty
Dewey
Stephen Rand
Rand
Joseph J. O'Connell
Mias O'Connell
George IT. Torney
Torney
Rupert Bluse
Mra. Blue
Joan Hays
Sammond
Hammond
Monsignor Cerett
Papal Legation
Osborn
State Department
Meary
Folk
Division of
Keng
Davis
Secretary of State
Wyvell
Margaret Hanna
Joyful Thanksgiving at City Orphan Asylums
Frank giving day was observed in city orphan asylums with noon turkey dinners and games. At Convention Hall Catholic Knights of America hosted St Joseph's Bale Orphans Asylum children who delivered addresses and performed a polished drill. Washington City Orphan Asylum children attended 11 o clock service at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church followed by turkey, cranberry, and mince pie dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orghan
Convention Hall
Catholic Knights of America
St. Joseph's Bale Orphans Asylum
Washington City
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Thanksgiving Day Observed In Washington In Spite Of Rain
Dreary weather did not dampen holiday spirit as Washington celebrated Thanksgiving with church services theatergoing and football despite rain. President Wilson's busy day included work worship and a Pan-American mass at St Patrick's church plus a dinner. Two White House turkeys from Horace Vose and South Trimble were served, unnamed to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Washington
Wausal
Ehat
Wilson
St. Patrick's Church
Edward Tyrrel
Edward Grey
White House
Rhode Island
Horace Vose
House of Representatives
South Trimble
Orphanage children hold Thanksgiving events and dinner
The report details activities at several orphanages including a German Orphan Asylum baseball game after a generous dinner. St John’s Orphanage children attended 11 o’clock services at St John’s Church then returned for a midday feast. St Rose’s Industrial School held services and an entertainment with recitations songs and music. St Anne’s Infant Asylum and St Vincent’s Orphan Asylum planned a near Thanksgiving dinner for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Corcoran
St. Anne's Infant Asylum
St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum
Prisoners in Workhouse Dine on Pigs They Raised
At Occoquan 700 prisoners dined on roast pigs they raised with dressing, sweet potatoes, turnips, and pumpkin pie. Washington Asylum and Jail Park and other institutions offered turkey or similar meals. Some prisoners received gift boxes. much day featured games and entertainments. only the Municipal Lodging House did not observe the feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Occoquan
Washington Asylum
Turkey
Boya
Jvhstrict
End to Wars of World the Keynote of Sermons
Thanksgiving day services filled nearly every Washington church with prayers and songs. Clergy focused sermons on universal peace and progress toward abolishing war, urging Christlike international and personal peace. Catholic masses and Protestant morning services were common, with Adas Israel and Washington Hebrew Congregation joining in fitting ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adas Israel Congregation
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Cranberry Sauce Feeds 300 at Government Hospital
In Anacostia and across District institutions holiday services were held. The Government Hospital served over 300 meals with roast pork as the main dish. Six barrels of cranberries were used for the sauce as part of a large dinner. Other homes celebrated with special guests, music, and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacostia
Fara
German Orphan Asylum
Ruppert Home
Episcopal Home For
District Home For the
Blue Plaina
Daniels Gives Thanks for Aid to New York Youth
Secretary Daniels of the Navy Department yesterday issued a Thanksgiving statement praising the New York movement to raise four million dollars for the Young Men's Christian Association and the Young Women's Christian Association. He noted the achievement as a signal of recognizing the need to reach young people and employ this new and modern agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Navy Department
Suctésa
New York
Chrisian Association
Young Women's Christian Association
Hundreds Dine at Central Union Mission Dinner
The Central Union Mission served dinners all day at 622 Louisiana Avenue NW, feeding about 500 at the tables and distributing 10 turkey baskets for families of five or six. No one was denied, while chapel services followed in the mission’s second floor. Speakers included Rev. J. J. Cuthbertson, J. A. Winner, and G. W. Havel. The event was praised as the year's most successful for numbers and food variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union Mission
Minsion House
Louisiana Avenue Northwest
Mra
Mizalon
Galvation Army
Death of Capt Hunter Davidson in Paraguay
Special to The Washington Fest from Charlottesville Virginia reports the death of Capt Hunter Davidson at age near seventy in Paraguay South America. A Annapolis graduate he served in the Mexican War and the Civil War era torpedo work. He led oyster police in Maryland after the war and advised foreign governments. He built a steamer for exploration in Argentina and participated in revolutions there. He declined command of the Argentine navy for personal reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Charles Steele Davidson
Hunter Davidson
Paraguay
South America
Davidson
Annapolis
Maryland
Oyster Police Department
Grant
Buenos Aires
Mayor Bans Dice Game '26' as Trade Stimulant
Chicago dispatch reports Mayor Harrison ordered the suppression of the dice game known as twenty six or 26 to curb its use as a trade stimulant in saloons cigar stores and poolrooms. The mayor notified Chief Gleason instructing that all establishments hosting the game be shut down following a court verdict deeming it gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Law and Order League
Washington Post
Chicago
Gleason
Citizens’ Association
Englewood Law and Order League
New York
Maclay Hoyne
Hoyne
Germany urged to join Panama-Pacific Exposition
In a petition presented to the diet the German government is urged to reconsider its refusal to participate in the Panama Pacific Exposition at San Francisco. Signers include Albert Balin former minister of state Dr von Henntig court counselor Peter Brückmann and representatives of many national organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diet
San Francisco
Albert Balin
von Henntig
Peter Brnckmann
Navy Budget Cuts Face New Naval Militia Bill
Navy estimates for the next fiscal year total 145 million dollars, 95 million below last year, with plans for two battleships at 15 million each, eight destroyers, and three submarines. The House naval affairs committee will meet Tuesday to favorably report the naval militia pay bill and a council of national defense bill, both approved last Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defense Council
House
Navy
Daniels
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Naval Establishment
Naval Affairs Committee
Council of National Defense
Naval Committee
Padgett
State
War
Army
Gen Scott Brav es Chiefs In Indian Uprising
Gen Pugh L Scott leads Twelfth Cavalry toward the Navajo reservation to quell an uprising. He meets with Navajo chiefs at Beautiful Mountain after a six day overland march from Gallup. A decisive conference could trigger immediate troop action if peace overtures fail.
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Farmington
N. Mex
Twelfth Cavalry
Pugh L. Scott
Scott
Noel
Beautiful Mountain
Incians
Gallup
Shiprock
Chie
Demand for Ten Regional Banks Shifts Senate Currency Debate
The Senate Democratic caucus advanced the Owen bill on regional reserve banks with stock owned by member banks. Debate centered on increasing the number of banks to ten or twelve, while the House favored not less than twelve. Majority uncertainty persists as sessions run late and a binding resolution looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hoke Smith
Middle South
Atlanta
New Orleans
Intermountain
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Denver
Owen Bill
Democratic
Turkey
Hitchcock
Lane
Newlands
Oregon
Spur
Smoot
New York Clerk James E. Foye Arrested in Philadelphia
James E. Foye of New York, a $15 a month bank clerk, is in custody in Philadelphia charged with stealing 80 thousand General Electric securities. He allegedly filled blank stock certificates of the German Electric Company with forged names and countersigned them using the registrar and transfer agent names, Farmers' Loan and Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Foye
James Edward Foye
New York
Philadelphia
General Electric Company
Foye
German Electric Company
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Charity Ball at Willards Opens Social Season
The first charity ball of the season at Willards Hotel was a success with debutantes and college guests. Noel House benefited as guests wore varied gowns, and the Meyer Davis Orchestra provided music. The receiving line featured prominent society women and several notable hosts, while costumes ranged from rose charmeuse to midnight blue chiffon with silver accents.
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Willards Hotel
Wineter
Noel House
Meyer: ‘ Davis
Richard Wainwrigh Mra
Iloratio Bigelow
Frank Moss
Joseph P. Sanger
Ralph Jenkins
Richard Davenport
Duncan Philips
Armistead Peter
Seth Ackley
Bates Warren
Duncan McKim
Randolph McKim
Hegeman
Aldis
McCammon
Cleveland Perkins
Robert M. Thompson
South
Walter Tuckerman
Duncan Phillips
Frank Ellis
Claude A. Swanson
Neten Walcott
Charles DB. Walcott
Miss Walcott
Sallie Williams
Lloyd W. Bowers
Rebekah Wilmer
Gowns at the Ball Feature Lustrous Silks and Furs
A procession of guests wore gowns of satin velvet and lace including pale rose satin, white satin veiled with lace, amber satin, and blue chiffon with fur trims. Notable attendees listed include Mrs. Wilmer, Mrs. Elward Smith, Miss Frances Smith, Miss Elizabeth Hickey, Miss Ethel Noyes, Mrs. Frank Andrews, Mrs. Britten Browne, Miss Ada Garry, Adelaide Heath, Miss Alys Whiting, Miss Pieres Howard, and many society ladies such as Mrs. Robert M. Thompson and Mrs. Walter Krace Tow.
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Thomas J. Shahan
Edward A. Pace
George £. Dottwherty
W. J. Kerby
William A. Fletcher
Charles M. Bart
John T. Whelan
James Barron
Henry White
Corcoran Thom
William Schwing
John Joy ‘Holsgon
Theodore Noyes
Ira B. Bennett
F. A. Walker
Frank T. Codrington
Charles M. O'Donovan
James A. Burns
Robert J. Wynne
Ben Johnson
J. J. Fitzgerald
Walter Merril
J. Slattery
Olivar P. Newman
Siddons
Harding
Cuno H. Rudolph
H. L. E. Johnson
J. Lawn Thompson
William J. Harris
John A. Melhenny
W.E. Montgomery
W. K. Carr
Thomas H. Callan
Eugene Carusi
Charles O'Connor
E. Menke
Raphael Acosti
Migsea Merrick
Patten
H. McKee
Wilmer
Elward Smith
Miss Frances Smith
Everett Rapley
Elizabeth Hickey
Ethel Noyes
Frank Andrews
William Henry
Mrs. Browne
Britten Browne
Ora Garry
Adelaide Heath
Alys Whiting
Pieres Howard
Margaret Britten
Harriet Conger
Amome Tie Pauvasence
Epring-Rich
Robert M. Thompson
Wiliam J. Boardman
Pitney
M Lamar
Hughes
John Hassett Moore
Howry
Ennen Jemmes
Charles C. Glover
Archimud Wooking
Henry Ix. Powter
Mra. Fitzhugh
John W
Turkeys in the Mail Keep Parcel Post Men Busy
Post office staff under Burleson guidance spent the holiday with families while over 500 perishable parcels arrived. Delicacies such as turkeys rabbits and game from nearby Virginia and Maryland were rushed to destinations using parcel post. Officials praised handling amid high pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
Virginia
Maryland
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National Guard
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Scott Braves
Chiefs
Bar Association
Women's Trade Union League
Chorus Army
Chorus
International Allance of Chorus People
American Federation of Labor
Paula Hummel
Frere Trust
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Willard- Ball_ ‘xoom
Baltimore & Ohio Express
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Weketa
Columbia Pho'o Supply Co, Inc
Kandy
Garden Ceylon Tea
Island
Ceylon
John H. Magruder
Connecticut Ave
K St
Kneessi
Seventh St
Malis
Roe Fulkerson Optician
F St. N. W
Willard
Georges & Son, Inc
Foot Specialists
Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester
Oodyear Myay Street
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Old Masonic Tempie Buildi
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Ladies’ Warren
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