McAdoo Bans Politics for Railroad Workers
Director General McAdoo orders railroad employees and officials to abstain from political activity including campaigning and fundraising. Those who seek office must resign, sever ties with railroads, and avoid political roles or influence days or risk immediate dismissal. The policy applies to officers, attorneys, and staff across federal and state lines.
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Gasless day in Alexandria prompts public support
Alexandria observed its first gasless day with motorists limiting use to emergencies. Garage services joined the conservation effort, keeping vehicles off streets for 24 hours. A St Joseph’s lawn fete on Columbus and Wythe Streets featured music and singing. Richard M Chichester, formerly with Charles King & Son wholesale, resigned Saturday night to join the remount service at Camp Johnston. Bishop Currier confirmed a large class at St Iras Catholic Church Mount Ida, Alexandria, yesterday morning.
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Hampden-Sidney to Form Student Army Training Unit
Acting President Moe Wharton announces Hampden-Sidney College will establish a student army training corps unit with a United States Army officer as commandant. Rifles, uniforms, and equipment will be shipped soon as government oversight expands military training across colleges.
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Smallpox case and railroad yard fatality reported in Hagerstown
Special to the Washington Post from Hagerstown Maryland dated September 1 describes Scott Brown contracting smallpox while near a cement rail at Security and being quarantined. Another report notes W Frown crushed to death between railroad cars in Western Maryland yard while crossing tracks between draft of cars.
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Gold Medal Capsules Offer Remedy For Bladder Ailments
Tiandem Toland remedy praised for centuries as a cure for kidneys and bladder disorders. Gold Medal Capsules claim relief from pains fatigue headaches and indigestion with a Holland imported formula. Available at drug stores with money back guarantee if not effective.
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Protest Loss of Pay for Military Nurses in Captivity
Army nurses captured by Germans would not receive pay, a Treasury ruling classed them as civilian employees. The American Nurses Association and Red Cross protest, citing risks to nursing enrollment. A bill seeking military rank for nurses is advancing in Congress with strong advocacy from Miss Clara D Noyes and nursing groups.
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Reward Offered for Murderer in Government Garage Slaying
May Pullman offered a hundred dollar reward for the arrest or information leading to the arrest of the person who murdered John Walke the colored watchman at the government garage 1723 Fostriet northwest Saturday evening Sensational theories circulated suggesting German agent involvement to access wires from the War Department and White House, but police call it a simple murder tied to a grudge or warning.
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Suffragists Plan West Tour to Back Republicans
Miss Alice Paul warns the suffrage amendment must pass before autumn. The National Womans Party will launch a suffrage campaign with a Lafayette Square rally on September 16 to influence Western Senate contests. Twenty to thirty suffragists will tour the West targeting Nugent and Borah as foes of democracy for women.
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District war savings plan seeks July redemptions
Vacation season ends as district war savings committees redraw plans to redeem pledges from the June drive. Loss of July standing blamed on many failing to buy stamps while away. Efforts will continue to recruit the $1400 club to the 1000 member goal, with members to own stamps to maximum value.
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Two U S Aviators Killed in France Seaplane Crash
Navy reports two aviators died in a French seaplane accident on August 26. Tinsign Thomas New McKinnon from Minneapolis and Aerial Gunner Mathew Gorman from Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, were killed. A third sailor, Gunner’s mate, second class, USN, died near Peekskill, New York, on August 27.
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Scott Coleman Nuptials at Fredericksburg ceremony
Special to The Washington Press reports Oscar Scott of Masaponax Spotsylvania and Miss Mary Lynn Coleman of Spotsylvania county married Friday night at Rev Decatur Edwards residence in Fredericksburg. The couple resides in Spotsylvania county and Bootsylvania county is listed in error.
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Ryland Church Services Resumed After August Closure
Ryland Methodist Church reopened for services yesterday after August closure. The congregation gathered at 11 o clock for communion led by Reverend John H Jeffries who had just returned from vacation. He delivered the sermon titled Is the World Ready for Democracy.
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Americans Killed and Wounded on the French Front
Casualty list reported by the American Expeditionary Forces command shows Killed in Action and Died of Wounds. The long roster includes ranks from Captain to Private with names and hometowns across Montana, Kentucky, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, New York, California, and more, detailing severities of wounds, missing in action, and wounded in action. The compilation spans multiple states and cities, listing numerous individuals with affiliations to military units and local ties.
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Methodist Protestants Raise Ministers Salaries In West Virginia
The West Virginia conference of the Methodist Protestant Church increased ministerial salaries by 11 to 25 percent. Key officers elected include Rev Dr J A Iby president, Rev J M Mossburg general secretary, L B Douglas treasurer, and Rev J J Phillip, Rev S T Satterfield, H W Swan, and M F Llewellyn on the stationing committee.
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Narwood Evangelical Lutheran Church Dedicated in WV
Norwood West Virginia September 1 1918 dedication of Narwood Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tudor Gothic style costing about 26000 dollars. Rev V G A Tressler of Springfield Ohio preached morning and night. Rev Dr Harger general secretary preached home missions and church extension. Swift & Co sales at Fresh Reef Washington DC for week ending August 1 1918 averaged 22.74 cents per pound.
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