Wilson to attend police league ball game today
President Wilson will throw the first pitch in the 3 pm game between the Police Department and the Home Defense League at American League Park. High officials including Secretaries Laker and Lane, Admirals Benson and McGowan, Gen. Peyton March attendant. Marine Band under Director Santelmann to play. Police and home defense reserves push ticket sales aiming for relief funds.
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Washington Board to Hear School Pay and Reclassification Proposals
Washingtons board of education meets Wednesday to discuss two major proposals: a high school teachers union demand for a 1500 annual minimum salary and the Deal-Marek plan to reorganize public instruction into ten departments. The board will also consider presenting these ideas to Congress and addressing the Bruce case disposition at the session.
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Sage ordered to Camp Meade to direct infantry brigade
Gen. W. H. Sage assigned to Camp Meade to oversee the provisional infantry brigade formed from Fifth and Sixth regiments. The units have been dispatched to Silesia for police duties and orderly organization under Brig. Gen. William H. Sage, commander at Camp Funston.
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Society Notes Highlight Washington Guests and Summer Travel
Washington society circles report President and Mrs. Wilson skipped church for a country drive and are seen at a ball game for police relief funds with Secretary Baker and Admiral Leahy among attendees. Other guests include Ambassador Wallace hosting a Paris dinner for Poincare and Pershing, Belgian royal recognition for Belgian babies’ welfare, and numerous embassies and social figures returning from summer retreats in Ocean City, Hartford, and York Harbor.
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Joker in Police Bill Sparks Washington Union Drive
A Washington police union rise stems from a salary bill and perceived favoritism under Commissioner Brownlow and Maj. Pullman. Officers argue men merit promotion by service, not favoritism, prompting organizing ahead of a congressional inquiry and potential department reorganization.
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Ohio Representative Pushes Probe Into Hospitals Equality
Ohio Representative Charles J. Thompson seeks sweeping investigations into conditions at St Elizabeth's and Walter Reed hospitals. He cites reports of cruelty, favoritism in discharge decisions, and guards mistreating wounded veterans. Testimony from discharged patients and overseas wounded is expected, with witnesses naming specific cases. officials vow cooperation.
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