All Officers Reelected at Plasterers’ Convention
Edward Metnvern was reelected president of the Operative Plasterers International Union United States and Canada at the Thursday morning session in Magic Hall. Officers Peter to Cask fist, Joseph Meemutt, Bartes Strumber, Phoma Scully, Willian Keete, and Joseph Melivane were also reelected. The new executive board includes Hayes, O'Reilly, George, Malson, Holefiser, Ward, Lefevre, and Charles Smith. The executive board and officers met at the National Hotel to plan for the year ahead. The next convention will be held in Detroit, Michigan, in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Metnvern
Operative Plasterers’ International
United States
Canada
EB Street
Northwest
Peter To
Tae New Executive
Anand
Hayes
O'Reilly
George
Malson
Holefiser
Ward
Lefevre
Andharles Smith
Boars
National
Detrig
Senate Lifts into Truck Contracts
The Senate passed a resolution urging the Postmaster General to reveal details on contracts awarded for supplying meat or trucks to the Post Office Department. Senator Townsend led the measure, arguing one bidder ranked eighteenth on one truck form and twenty-eighth on another. The item suggests scrutiny of procurement practices and bidder rankings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Postmaster General
Post Office Department
Townsend
Aeweland
Secretary Houston Urges Diversified Southern Crops
Secretary Houston has sent letters to Southern exchanges advocating diversified crops in the South instead of merely restricting cotton acreage. He sought pledges from cotton buyers to reduce acreage next year, but he believes restriction would not prove effective.
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Houston
South
Footpaths for Parks Scheme Outlined by Brookline Expert
Brookline landscape architect Frederick I Olmstead, a fine arts commission member, outlined a plan to shade walks and align paths with a tidal basin swimming pool in Potomac Park. He urged artistic path layouts, tree lines, and careful pool placement. The fine arts commission discussed marble choices for a Civil War memorial and expected decisions at a Monday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Fine Arts Commission
Potomac Park
Col. Harts
Frederick I. Olmatead
Mass
Charles Moore
Art Museum
Din
Detroit
Secretary of Wair
Danby
South Dover
Amiexlola
Georgia
Tennessee
Red Cross Memorial Commission
Esterday
Kiarrigan
Senator Lea
Representative Slayden
Texas
Gen. Davis
Miss Boardman
The
Red Cross
Covington urges jurors as barrier to persecution
Chief Justice Covington of the District Supreme Court addresses a new Federal grand jury. He declares the panel must not be swayed by hatred or favor and will present all evildoers. Samuel Coherly named foreman. other jurors listed include George W. Fairfax, Julian B. Lepreux, John W. Osborn, and more.
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Physical Culture Department
the Public Schools of
Brooklyn
New York
Washington
Saks
Covington
District Supreme Court
Federal Grand Jury
Samuel Coherly
George W. Fairfax
FR. Laie Horton
Julian B. Lepreux
John W. Osborn
Samuel Sue
Harri 34 Alden
William K. Johnson
George B. Jackson
J. Kilmer Lacey
Mahinund K. Fox
Zachanah Blackistone
Smiman
J. Coffman
Joseph B. Colburn
Samuel A. Harper
Charles W. Botsch
George W Zimmerman
Walter A. Knott
Samuel R. Garver
George J. Wright
Walter M. Cusick
Dennis Connor
Clifton G Claridge
September Fire Losses Reported by City Fire Department
September fire losses totaled 66 275 dollars with 61 fires in the district during the month. Chief Engineer Wagner submitted the monthly report to the commissioners noting nine false alarms and five non building fires including six automobiles one fridge and a naphtha launch, insurance coverage standing at 294 125 dollars.
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Wagner
Senator Borah Attacks Railway Mail Chief Over Gag Threats
In a Senate speech Senator Borah of Idaho denounced General Superintendent A H Stephens of the railway mail service for vowing to dismiss any employees who sign petitions against his time device ban. Borah urged a Post Office inquiry, warning he would pursue the matter if action was not taken.
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Senate
Senator Borah
Idaho
A. H. Stephens
Railway Mail Service
Mr. Borah
Stephens
Post Office Department
Borah
Stephensos
Ladies' Night at National Press Club Inaugurates Series
The National Press Club in the Riggs building hosted a Thursday night event to launch monthly receptions for lady friends of members. The program featured moving pictures, vocal and instrumental solos, a violin performance by Ruth Bronson with Mary Ballinger at the piano, Earl Corcault and his wife, James Davidson in a monologue, Edwin Callow in a dialect act, and a comic motion picture from C. L. Worthington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Press Club
Riggs
Ruth Bronson
Mary Ballinger
Earl Corcault
James Davidson
Edwin Callow
C. L. Worthington
Coleman Asked To Explain German Atrocity Claims
Secretary Garrison summoned Capt. Le Vert Coleman and Assistant Secretary Breckinridge to demand an explanation for criticisms attributed to Coleman about German army atrocities. Coleman said his observation led him to conclude atrocities were ordered by high German authorities, not individuals, and that Germans will not approach Paris as closely again.
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Garrison
le Vert Coleman
Europe
Breckinridge
Coleman
Paris
Gen J M Wilson Celebrates Seventh Birthday
Gen John M Wilson U S A retired marked his seventh seventh birthday at 773 Massachusetts avenue NW with family, friends and well wishers. He urged Washington to expand the police force, noting the city’s needs. He was born in Washington on October 8 1837, as was his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Wilson
U.S. A
Massachusetts Avenue
Washington
Wilson
Delegates Named for Confederate Camp Encampment
The Camp Harry Heth No. 19 Virginia delegation to the Newport News encampment on October 20 to 22 was announced. Capt. D. Grayson Capt. V. H. Marmaduke Capt. James M. Morgan Lovick Pierce Richard B. Denny Marion B. Richmond Robert Thompson John H Walsh Joseph Baumer and O. F. Smith are the listed delegates. Ex officio delegates include Leigh Robinson Robert W. Hunter M. S. Thompson William A. Gordon UH. A. Herbert John T. Callaghan Holmes Conrad Thomas W. Hungerford and Fred Beall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Heth
Virginia
Newport News
D. Grayson
V. H. Marmaduke
James M. Morgan
Lovick Pierce
Richard
Denny
Marlon B. Richmond
Robert Thompson
John H Walsh
Joseph Baumer
O. F. Smith
Leigh Robinson
Robert W. Hunter
M. 8. Thompson
William A. Gordon
UH. A. Herbert
John T. Callaghan
Holmes Conrad
Thomas W. Hungerford
Fred Beall
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American Posture League, Inc
Saks & Company
Seventh Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
A. Muddiman
Abner-Drury Brewing Company
Washington DC
LE Ross
Houra
H. N. D. Parkee
Nth
St. NV
Portland Stables
J. M. Pedke
Ave
Ational Bank
Tt Street
Northwear
Buaiumess
E. Young Carriage Repository
Pennsylvania Ave
Balmacaans
Strat
Great Sale
Acer
Imi Fedane
Goodyear
F St.n. W
Globe “Weenicke Co
F Street
NiKowers
Plasterers’ Association
Matrat
Babette Rosenthal
Rabette Rosenthal
Edward Rosenthal
Silas Rosenthal
Ben- Ann Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Gide
City Bulletins
Conger
Kila Apsster & Chon House Oisith An
Children’s Board
Histhe
J. Edgar Robinson
Sivet Moss and Books
Eine Old Violins
Joseph Zerega
SF Bs
Pugh
Pole Vent
Sester- Gav
Gail
Zerega
Taffer
Ifth
Harts
Potomac
Frederick L. Olmstead
NEW Jury
Hand’ Chiefs
Sears
PRARC
Scores Stephens
Press Club
Germana
J. M. Wilson
Philadelphia
Oyster House and Cafe
13Th Street
N. W
Sandsdale Farm
H. E. Sands
W. H. Fisher
Ninth St
Ladies’ Union
Noelle
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