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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1921

Page

17

500 Join Classes in Foreign Service

Admiral Benson and Prince De Bearn Among Speakers at Formal Opening of Fall Term. Georgetown University School of Foreign Service opened its fall term with remarks by Francisco Y. Yanes and Sefer Yanes urging noninterference in South American politics and cautioning students against meddling in foreign affairs while pursuing commercial aims in the region.

Admiral Benson Prince de Bearn Georgetown ‘University School of Foreign Service S.meral Pan-American Union Sefer Yanes

Obituary notices from Washington area 1921 deaths

Death notices from Washington DC area in late September 1921 list numerous residents with funeral details. Entries include Weatherstone Maude Hunter Webb, Cranford Susan Virginia, Gawler Sallie E, Hammond Jennie, Karrison Ernest I, Kendig Raymond L Jack, King William A, Nichols Clyde Jumyra, Rector Mary, Robinson Caroline A, Stearns Frederick J, Stearns Red J, Sweeney Juanita Magdalene, and Tagon John T with dates, residences, funeral times, and interment plans.

Cranford Oak Street Susan Virgina James H. Cranford Cranford Memorial Church Lerton Gawler Nineteenth Street Sallie E Alfred Gawler Kinddy Gowers Hammond Kensington Jennie Oscar Hammond Arlington Terre Haute Ind Ropy- Karrison Twenty-third Street Ernest 1 Mary Ho Harrison Harvey St. Stephen’s Church Mount Nilvet Cemetery Kendig Raymond L Jack Edna J Fifth Street King M Street William A Blanch A King Chares Stalin Glen Aod Syracuse Nicghols New Hampshire Avenue Clyde Jumyra Clyda J Wettw J” Nichols Harvard Street Mary Rector Metropolitan Methodial Episcopal Church Bedford The Seventh Street Northwest Arlington Nations Cemetery Washington Centennia Lodge No. 14 Red J. Stearns Sweeney North Carolina Avenue Juanita Magdalene Thomas J and Creda Sweeney Congressional Cemetery Grandma Tagong Tus Tescience Twenty-first Street John T Fula M. Young Apneral Glenwood Cemetery

Cannon Blows 1921 Straw Hat Into Past At New Orleans

In New Orleans on September 30 ten shots from a French 75 in front of city hall blew away the 1921 straw hat, startling business men and shoppers. The Washington Artillery, a long serving unit in five wars, allegedly fired the blanks as a tradition. One hat destroyed, nine others blown off. no damage reported. Officers dissociated themselves and the cannon was moved back to the armory.

Associated Press New Orleans City Hall Washington Artillery

Trade school speakers urge fair dealing and study of politics

Sener Yanes urged restraint by exporters to avoid misdeals that undermine American trade. Other speakers included Representative George M. Young and Admiral Benson discussing foreign trade and training for international commerce. Prince De Bearn praised political science as a lab for democracy. Georgetown University welcomed the law school opening with 500 students in the law library signaling a landmark in the school’s history.

Fense America Sener Yanes George M. Young North Dakota Williams. Benson Prince de Bearn Prince Bearn School of Foreign Service Peret Peru Ce Aeen John B. Creeden S. J Georgetown University Roy S. MacAlwee W. Coleman Nevils Law Library Fulliag

Tag Day for Day Nursery Fund Drive in Washington

More than twenty volunteers appeal to District residents to fund the Day Nursery at 472 I Street SW for another year. Headquarters at the Ebbitt Hotel under trustee Mrs. Co. L. Henry. Miss Margaret German promotes tag sales at Keith's theater before matinees with a long list of assisting ladies.

I Street Ebbitt Hotel Co. L. Henry Margaret German Washington Keiths Roe Fulkerson J. Lester Brooks C. N. Moss Moss Wagner Dorinda Bakenhus Reid Crowell Charles Archibald William C. Cross Archie A. Corwin Crossely Caldwell W. A. Jack R. E. Briggs Arthur Briscoe Agnes Curtice Archie D. Engle Arthur Surguy J. C. Kondruf J. B. Gardner Wymond Bradbury W. J. Barrett Walter Jett R. E. Bakenhus Gurney S. Strong

Stillman Divorce Hearings Set For October 26

New York September 30 Resumption of hearings in the divorce suit filed by James A Stillman banker against his wife is fixed for October 25 26 Referee Daniel Gleason who was ill and caused a postponement notified John F Brennan Yonkers chief counsel for Mrs Stillman of the date change

New York James A. Stillman Daniel Gleason John F. Brennan Yonkers

Fraternities and schools clash over antifraternity ruling report

School officials led by Superintendent Frank Ballou reviewed reports from four high schools on fraternities and sororities amid a June 1 antifraternity order. Some groups approved if they meet board aims. others remain under review as confidential constitutions and rituals are examined. Central and Tech reports pending.

Board of Education Frank W. Ballou Supt Ballou Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Western High School High School Wireless Club Civic Association of Western High School Debating Society the Dramatic Association High School] Athletic ‘Association Hastern High School Merrill Girls Club Boys Rifle Club Girls Rifle Club Tgusiness High School Osiris Society The Business Athletic

Crowded Business High School Faces Lunchroom Shortage

Pupils crowd the three story block building as assembly schedules split into two sessions. Lack of a lunchroom forces many cadets to eat off site while double shifts disrupt regular classes. Fireproof construction limits expansion, preventing additional floors.

Central Business High School

Knights of Columbus install five grand knights in Washington

Five councils in the Washington jurisdiction installed new officers at the K of C hall. State Deputy M J McAuliffe outlined an expanded educational program and noted 1800 students in local evening schools. A new home for the councils at the Carroll Institute site is due for occupancy by Armistice Day with a December concert by Irish tenor John Burke.

Knights of Columbus Washington K. of Chal M. J. McAuliffe Massachusetts Avenue F Street Frank O'Hara Washington Council School of Philosophy Catholic University Knights C. K. Roomes Carroll Institute John Burke Father Gale Holy Trinity Church Micers James A. Sullivan Dr. C. Er. Griffith Keane Francis McCann Carroll Council Thomas Gallagher Spaulding Council Robert O'Lone Potomac Council McAuliffe John Shell John T. 5. Burns F. J. Dunn

Plans for tuberculosis school conference in Franklin plans

At Franklin school a meeting is set for next Thursday with representatives from the board of education health department tuberculosis association and possibly the municipal architect or engineer commissioner. Dr Henry Barrett Learned of the board will attend to define features for the proposed tubercular school based on his study. Health Officer Fowler may join to back his recommendations from March while Dr Murphy, chief medical inspector of schools, has also contributed views of a medical model.

Franklin School Board of Education Health Department The Tuberculosis Association Henry Barrett Learned Fowler Murphy

Officials reject uniform bids for police and firemen

On the advice of police and fire department heads the commissioners rejected bids for police and fire uniforms. The lowest bid was about 14 percent higher than the estimate, but officials think they can buy uniforms at a lower figure and declined to accept the offer.

Mail Carrier Robbed of $41,500 in Carterville heist

Sept 80. Posses pursue two suspects who yesterday robbed Lawrence Gerard, a substitute rural mail carrier, of a registered package containing 41500. Authorities report the incident as a bold daytime theft with a large cash haul and ongoing manhunt. The case centers on the rural mail service and a substantial loss.

Carterville

Jewelry and apparel thefts reported downtown and area

The report lists multiple burglaries and thefts. Robert Fox says his 1600 Seventh Street shop was entered through a transom, with over $1,000 in ladies wear stolen. A ring and another ring were taken from a downtown restaurant at Fifteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Additional losses include jewelry, a suit, and a gold watch set with diamonds from several northwest addresses. Police note various entries, including a basement entry at 1729 Kenyon Street Northwest.

Seventh Street North West Robert Fox Eighth Fox Cora Lee Pryor Iowa Circle Northwest Fifteenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Ollie’ Saunders Lamont Saunders Charles H. Colard Longfellow Street J. F. Melvin Kenyon Street

Treasure hoard unearthed in Staten Island cellar find

Col John W Homan of Staten Island uncovers a Revolutionary War hoard of gold and diamonds buried by his grandfather. Workmen retrieved the treasure amid a cellar excavation but a separate burglary reports a pearl breast pin valued at fifty dollars stolen from Alice Stinker in northwest Washington.

Associated Press New York John W. Homa Staten Teland Col. Homan

Sign painter Hayles faces probation on concealed weapon charge

Officer Holland of the Tenth precinct testified Hayles, a sign painter, tried to sell or trade a revolver after approaching him in plain clothes. The court described Hayles as being under the influence of liquor when he accosted the officer and placed him under probation.

Hat tossed by gusting wind prompts police search

Miss Virginia M. Bolger lost a hat blown from her head by a strong gust at the corner of Twelfth and G streets northwest. Fifty bystanders chased the fluttering bonnet along Thirteenth Street before it vanished, rolling away from pursuers near G Street.

Virginia M. Bolger Miss Bol

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