Capper pushes survey for Washington playgrounds
Senator Capper, head of the district school system inquiry, asked Labor Secretary Davis to have the children's bureau survey Washington playgrounds and report back. Mrs. Lucy H. Swanton urged municipal playgrounds costing about 330000 for four white and three colored sites to curb street play and youth delinquency.
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Congress
Swanton
Capper
Joint Congressional Committee
inLabor Davis
Children's Bureau
Senator Capper
Davis
Washington
Lucy H. Swanton
United Citizens’ Recce
Play Survey Would Help in Playground Funding
Mrs Susie Root Rhodes superintendent of municipal playgrounds urged a survey of playground needs aligning with Sen Capper and the children's bureau. She noted a 1916 city recreational survey and welcomed an updated study. Illinois sold 5 million dollars in hard road bonds at auction for 4 701 million with a 4.85 percent yield, six Chicago banks buying into the pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Capper
Susie Root Rhodes
Children's Bureau
Department of Labor
Rhodes
Sprinfield
Ill
Illinois
Chicago
Fund drive for veterans Armistice Day celebration
Tickets for the National Disabled Soldiers League event are on sale at the Ebbitt T Arthur Smiths and Spaldings Sporting Store. Proceeds aid disabled veterans with a program at American League Park featuring a George Washington University vs Gallaudet College football game and a veterans bureau claims contact at 1714 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
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National Disabled Soldiers League
Ebbitt
T. Arthur Smith
Spalding
American League Ball Park
George Washington University
Gallaudet College
Screen to Aid Armistice Day Observances
The Motion Picture Theaters of America plan to aid Armistice day events by allowing free use of screens for government programs. A. Julian Brylawski, manager of the Coamos theater and national committee member, says local cinemas will show announcements including ceremonies for the unknown soldier.
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Motion Picture Theater Owners of America
A. Julian Brylawski
Coamos Theater
Pantomimes by the Washington Readers Club at College Women’s Club
The Washington Readers Club presented pantomimes at the College Women’s Club meeting last night with a program on The Universal Language. Emma Ostrander read a paper, followed by a large cast including Eva Betzner Marguerite Black Mabel Owens Wilcox and many others in acts such as The Star-Spangled Banner and Celestial Love, with Ruth Ayler singing a soprano solo and Arthur J. Rhodes as stage manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Readers Club
College Womans Club
Emma L. Ostrander
Emma
A. Jordan
Marie Ware Laughton
Mabel Owens Wilcox
Albert Dietrich
Luta G. Adams
Emma Ware Anderson
Edith C. Hamilton
Ethel H. Randall
A. B. Mustain
Eva Betzner
Marguerite Black
Abigail Fithian Halsey
Misa Violet Pierson
Clarence H. Ruebsam
Central High to Honor Fallen Students with Frieze Memorial
Central High will memorialize World War I heroes with a frieze around the library wall. The design includes Hadwin Abbey Holy Grail panels from Boston Public Library replicas, plus panels listing soldiers' names. A bronze panel honors late Prof. Emory Wilson, and a trust fund for former principal’s children education is established. The Alumni Association set reunion plans for December 27 with Eugene Thomas as committee chair.
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Central High School
Alumni Association
Hadwin Abbey
Boston
Emory Wilson
Wilson
Eugene Thomas
George Hodgkins
Defends Advertised Goods At Advertising Club
John J. Bareto of Richmond addressed the Washington Advertising club at the Raleigh hotel on well advertised merchandise as a liquid stock and a cost effective choice for public and dealer alike. He argued ads set reliable standards and that advertising ethics should match personal recommendations. E. C. Rogers presided at yesterday’s meeting.
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John J. Bareto
Richmond
Washington Advertising Club
Raleigh Hotel
E. C. Rogers
Arts Club Scores Success with Two One-Act Plays
Under Finley Hayes the Arts club staged The Little Shepherdess by Andre Riveire and Back of the Yards by Kenneth Sawyer Goodman. Gideon Lyon, dramatic committee chair, announced thirteen additional one-act plays will be presented this season. Cast included Farnum and Herforth in The Little Shepherdess and Murphy Hunt Burton White and Jarvis in Back of the Yards. The performances were held last Tuesday in the club rooms in Northwest.
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Finley Hayes
Arts Club
Andre Riveire
Kenneth Sawyer Goodman
Gideon Lyon
Dramatic Committee
Farnum
Herforth
Murphy
Takoma Park Band to Lead Street Corner Campaign Concerts
The Takoma Park community band will perform corner concerts tomorrow and Friday to boost turnout for the federation of citizens associations membership drive. Don H. York announced the plan as part of a campaign that expects 1,000 new members daily through registration week ending Monday.
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Takoma Park
Federation of Citizens Associations
Don H. York
Central Committee
York
Federation
Registration Week
Diet reform urged as school children show underweight
Assistant Superintendent Stephen E. Kramer told Tuberculosis Association directors that children need a different diet from adults and more milk. Delegates from the Rochester clinic and nutrition workers shared charts from Washington clinics. Dr. Murphy called nutrition an educational issue as he noted nearly half of examined children were about 10 percent underweight. Other speakers included Dr. George M. Kober, Dr. B C Schroeder, John Dolph, and President Berliner.
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Stephen E. Kramer
The
Tuberculosis Association
Social Service House
Tee
Limerson
E. A. Bailey
Grant
Washington
Murphy
George M. Kober
B.C. Schroeder
John Dolph
Berliner
Mrs Velati Wins Verdict In Stock Contract Suit
A jury in Justice Stafford's court found for defendant Mary A. Velati in the case brought by Karl Kohler seeking $1,000. Kohler claimed a $5,000 Velati Caramel Company stock contract and a $1,000 payment, while Velati's attorneys were Wilton J. Yambert and R. E. Yeatman.
Oil decision in part by Mexican Supreme Court study
State Department officials who studied the Mexican Supreme Court decision in the Texas Company case say parts of the document meet U S positions on American rights in Mexico while other parts do not. They refused to specify which portions are satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
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State Department
Registration Week Headquarters Address Guidance
A note directs mail to the Registration Week Headquarters in room 501 at the district building. It states the committee will forward your application to the association within the territory where you reside.
Plan to Boost School Efficiency and Near East Relief
New plan to improve district school efficiency includes monthly conferences for high school and supervising principals led by acting superintendent Stephen Kramer. Notable topics cover pupil hour standards, teacher allotment, and school bank reorganizations. Near East relief will distribute literature and have representatives in schools on Saturday November 5 to receive student contributions.
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Pricipals
Frank W. Ballou
Stephen E. Kramer
Ballowin
Kramer
Oklahoma Society Meets in Thom s With Speakers and Appointments
Representative F B Swank addressed the Oklahoma state society meeting in Thom s last night detailing Oklahoma influence in Washington and home appetites. Charles H Ruth gave greeting from Oklahoma City and J W McClintic spoke briefly. Dr Elizabeth Johnson presided with committee chairs named: E F Robertson entertainment J C Blackwell publicity Mrs Forest F Vrooman reception and Mrs R K Biddle refreshments.
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F. B. Swank
Oeoma State Society
Thoms
R. K. Biddle
Citizens oppose auto parking rule in Washington area
The Iowa Circle Citizens association at Northminster Presbyterian church adopted a resolution from the Kalorama association opposing the new parking regulation. It calls for safety poles and chains on the north side of Thomas circle, supports a car stop at Elev en th and O streets, and asks a fire-stop on Fourteenth Street and Rhode Island avenue. Prof. Mitchell Carroll spoke on "The Beauty of Modern Washington." Thirty members were elected with H. M. Fulton presiding.
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Iowa Circle Citizens Association
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Kalorama
The
Archaeological Society
Washington
H. M. Fulton
Rotary Club Granted Weed Trimming Near Memorial Markers
District commissioners approved the Rotary club to trim weeds around memorial markers on Sixteenth Street Northwest between Allison Street and Walter Reed hospital. After trimming, a flag will be placed beside each marker and removed at the commissioners’ direction.
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Rotary Club
Sixteenth Street
Allison Street
Walter Reed Hospital
Street Car, Motorcycle Crashes Injure Several in Washington D C
A spate of traffic incidents in Washington and Berwyn Md left multiple people hurt. An auto truck driver William McPhatter died from a fractured skull after a collision near Berwyn. Otto Lavalle arrested on scene and released on bond for coroner’s inquest. Marion Sabley seriously injured crossing Pennsylvania Ave. and Third Street NW. A Capital Traction car crash and a second truck collision injured bystanders and riders including Harold McCord and Margaret Helverstein. Louis Graspehun injured when struck on Genoa Street NE by a Gauss auto. Continuous police investigations follow as coroner’s inquest planned.
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Washington and Baltimore Boulevard
Berwyn
William McPhatter
Thomas Burrough
Sixth Street
McPhatter
Casualty Hospital
Ford
Otto Lavalle
Berwin
Lavalle
Lieut. Burlingame
Hyattsville
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ninth Street
Marion Sabley
North Bayne Street
Alexandria
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Herbert Gill
J. A. Clark
Henry White
G Street
Gill
Clark
White
Fifth Street
Harold McCord
Highth Street
Margaret Helverstein
Massachusetts Avenue Southeast
Capital Traction Company
Old
Dutch Market Company
Willard Lloyd
New Jersey Avenue
J. Hewett
Florida Avenue Northwest
Lloyd
H Street
Eleventh Street
Louis Graspehun
Genoa Street
Fred H. Gauss
Graspebun
Darwinism Attacked by Chicago Scientist at Pro phetic Bible Meeting
Dr Lyell Rader a Chicago chemist declares Darwinism past its day at the first Pro phetic Bible and Science society gathering. Will iam Jennings Bryan introduces him calling Darwinism guesswork and says science should bow to exact methods while keeping faith intact.
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Dr. Rader
Bryan
Rader
Mr. Bryan
Georgia Roosevelt Memorial Ball Patronesses Listed
Mrs Charles Evans Hughes leads patrons for the Georgia Roosevelt Memorial association ball at the Willard tomorrow night. Other patrons include Mrs Edwin Denby Mrs Henry C Wallace Mrs James J Davis Mrs Charles C Glover and many more. The event supports Bullock hall fund for a Washington memorial to Theodore Roosevelt’s mother with Mrs James Longstreet presiding and helpers from Georgia’s congressional wives and the Cochran pair.
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Charles Evans Hughes
Secretary of State
Lst
Georgia Roosevelt Memorial Association
Willard
Edwin Denby
Henry C. Wallace
James J. Davis
Charles C. Glover
Arthur Capper
Truman Newberry
Tasker H. Bliss
Joseph EB. Freylinghuysen
Frederick Gillett
Charles Boughton
Washington Federation of Churches Backs Prisoners Aid Drive
The Washington Federation of Churches endorsed the Prisoners' Aid Association campaign with a $10,000 gift to support work in local penal institutions. Police Judge Hardison urged expansion of the association’s work in a letter to Rev. David R. Covell. Captain Peake, jail superintendent, also endorsed the effort.
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Washington Federation of Churches
Prisoners’ “Aid Association
Hardison
David R. Covell
Trinity Community House
Third
Cstresta Northwest
Peake
Printing Crafts Meeting Plans Banquet For Harding Invite
The Washington Club of Printing House Craftsmen met at the Ebbitt and discussed a banquet for next month with President Harding to be invited. Delegates from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Richmond will attend. The club plans a fraternal visit to Richmond in November and John J. Deving reported on the governors meeting in Toronto. Allen of New York spoke on color combinations and exhibited samples.
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Harding
Washington Club
Printing House
Ebbitt
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Richmond
John J. Deving
Governors
Toronto
Allen
Calls Chemists Best Friends of Farmers
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace praised cooperation between independent chemists and government chemists at the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists convention. He pledged to aid agricultural chemistry problems and cited their valued government work, calling their field a vital adjunct to agriculture. Dr. W. F. Hand spoke on Photo Synthetic Processes of Plants and Dr. Harvey W. Wiley urged metric weights and measures while dismissing yeast fad. The convention ends this afternoon.
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Wallace
Association of Official Agricultural Chemists
W. FF. Hand
Harvey W.W. Wiley
Masons to Celebrate 169th Anniversary Banquet
The Masons of George Washington University plan a banquet at the Ebbitt on November 4 to mark the 169th anniversary of George Washington reaching the master degree. Speakers include J. J. Davis Secretary of Labor, Howard 4 Hodgkins president, Dean Ferson Prof. Dewitt C. Croissant and leaders of the club and travelers' fraternity.
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Masons
George Washington University
George Washington
Ebbitt
J. J. Davis
Howard 4. Hodgkins
Dean Ferson
Dewitt C. Croissant
Club
Travelers’ Fraternity
Eleven Pushcart Vendors Fined by Judge Hardison
Judge Hardison imposed fines of 3 dollars on eleven pushcart vendors for lingering on streets longer than necessary to make sales. The fined individuals include Salvatore Ruggeeri Louis Saeigo John Zavitanos Bill Andrews Harry Nichalarrous George Corvas Socrates Poutselares James Maragas John Maritassag James Callas and Henry Vokas.
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Judge Hardison
Salvatore Ruggeeri
Louis Saeigo
John Zavitanos
Bill Andrews
Harry Nichalarrous
George Corvas
Socrates Poutselares
James Maragas
John Maritassag
James Callas
Henry Vokas
Advisory Board to Propose Parking Recommendations in DC
After a DC advisory board meeting, Secretary William Ullman says the American Automobile Association will present objections to the new parking rule to District commissioners. Conrad H. Syme, ex-corporation counsel, will coordinate with business leaders to offer concrete recommendations and criticisms aimed at easing congestion.
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District of Columbia
American Automobile Association
William Ullman
Conrad H. Syme
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade and Merchants and Manufacturers Association
Syme
Police Department
Bear
The
Martin A. Knapp
Gilbert B. Grosvenor
Robert V. Fleming
John Oliver la Gorce
Rudolph Jose
Keller to Speak at St. Vincent de Paul Luncheon
Engineer Commissioner Keller will address a luncheon of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at the Harrington hotel today. Rt. Rev. Mgr. C F Thomas will preside. A Washington central office report will note 452 families assisted in the past nine months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller
Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Harrington Hotel
Mgr. C. F. Thomas
St. Patrick's
Central Office
The
Society
Washington
Washington should be a city of homes says Covington
Former Justice J. Harry Covington urged Washington to become a city of homes and for residents to own homes. He spoke to real estate class students at the YMCA, stressing local factors such as the high quality of people and the city’s beauty. John A. Petty, secretary of the Washington Real Estate board, will speak at next Tuesday’s meeting.
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Washington
J. Harry Covington
Association
Covington
John A. Petty
The
Washington Real Estate Board
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College Woman’s Club
Central High
Prof. Wilson
Speaker
Dor York
Nanette B. Paul
Anna E. Hendley
Margaret Gorman
Post
Atlantic City
William Atherton DuPuy
League of American Pen Women
Foli’s
Keith's
Belasco
Cosmos
Lyman F. Keebler
Wilson Normal School Community Association
Wilson Normal School
Columbia Heights Association
J. A. Murphy
Mrs. Velati
Mexican Supreme Court
Franklin
L Street N.E
Tophams
James
Topham
Ballou
Oklahoma Society
Asinraes
Iowa Circle Association
Baltimore Boulevard
Murr
Roosevelt Fund
Underwood
Connecticut Avenue
Rive
Printing Crafts Meeting
Dr. Wiley
Toa
Rothe
St. Vincent de Paul Council
Y. M. C. A. Real Estate Classes Lands Beauty of Washington
Holpmants Cleaners
Dyers
Washington's
Fifth Avenue
Connecticut Ave
Northwest
Washington Heights
Cleveland Park
Chevy Chase
Conn. Ave
L St
Allan E. Walker & Co., Inc
15Th St
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Virginia
Chastleton
F. H. Smith Co Managing Agents
Fifteenth Street
Washington Woos Commercial School
YMCA
Wan Sang
Aneessi
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the Wisteria
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Hoyt
McHinley and Pope
Dougunus, &c
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District
Ty Spencer
Lincoln
Aematrong
API
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Kranich & Bach
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Hugo Worch
Casey
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