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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1915

Page

7

Tennessee Senate Race Hears Dry District Issue In Campaign

Former Governor AL Patterson enters the Democratic contest for Tennessee senator, pledging a dry District of Columbia and urging a constitutional prohibition on liquor. The four to five way race includes Luke Lea, Thetus Sims, Kenneth McKellar, Patterson, and possibly Cordell Ful. The November 2 primary sets timing as House members gain early window to contest the seat.

District of Columbia Tenneasea AL Ratterson Luke Lema Succaesor Washington Prontostion Luke Tea Thetus W Sims Kenneth D McKellar Oy Patterson Cordletl Ful Pledgea Congress Pattarson Tennessee Ligguer Pnather Sims Lea Senate Committee On Appropriations Senate McKellar Tennesnee State Democratic Committee House Con Krew

Community Spirit in Washington Needs Reinvigoration

The text argues Washington should restore a strong community spirit after a prolonged focus on broader issues. It cites economist Graeter Pite’s critique of excessive vanity and waste, urging municipal efficiency and practical reforms. A Western Pennsylvania study inspires call for local action to save resources and boost civic engagement.

Washington United Stat Graeter Dawe Roy

City News In Brief with Syme Family Automobia Trip

Counsel Conrad H Syme and wife and their two sons Feander and Samuel left for an automobila tour including New York Asbury Park and Atlantic City They expect to return to Washington by September 12 Light seafood receipts and brisk demand for saltwater products noted Oysters sold quickly at local fish wharf and marine trade. The White House Marine Band concert yesterday featured a new composition by Harry Patterson Hopkins rector of Washington college of magic. A September 27 celebration for the completion of Seventh Street paving northwest will include a Midcity Citizens Association meeting at 2009 Seventh Street Northwest with plans for decorations parade and prizes.

Poritl Conrad H Syme Spintell Syme Feander Samuel New Fiiley Marine Band White House Harry Patterson Hopkins Washington College of Magic Seventh Street Northwest Midcity Citizens Association Seventh Street

Exodus for Labor Day Rallies At Beach হাজার

Thousands of Washingtonians and local union members prepare for the thirty fourth Labor Day celebration to Chesapeake Beach the Central Labor Union excursion expected to attract at least five thousand workers government clerks and other employees will join sport events dances water sports and church services across the city while Gompers explains the day and AFL leaders note the historical origin and national holiday status to honor American industry

Gompers Central Labor Union Chesapeake Radeh Chesapeake Junction N A. James H. F Oshter Daniel Hassett Charles Callan Keeler E Toone Henry Nolda Joseph Clark A J Ginnelly William White Charles Wright Pullman Baptist Church Miz Pullman Fifth Baptist Church Washington J E Briggs W J Palmer Lbrarian Congressional Library Lbrary Theopyright Office Bears Samue Wompera American Federation of Labor P J McGuire The Brotherhood of Carpenters District of Columbia Frank Morrison Chesapeake Beach Marion Ill Bloomington

Washington to stage Civil War veterans encampment parade

Washington plans a grand encampment week with a 200 mounted escort of leading citizens, a review stand near the White House or Peace Monument, and a gathering of Civil War nurses from the Army Nurses of the Civil War. Veterans of Manila Bay and officers will assemble under Capt McCrink with Maj Pullman appointing special officers to aid during the event.

Washington Manila Frank P Kelly GAR National Association of the Army Nurses Gordon Hotel Rebecca Lane Price Women of the Loyal Legion Dewey Manilla Bay Joseph P McCrink National Aid-De Camp United Spanish War Veterans W V John Lewis Smith Sona of Veterans ,S& A Pullman Maj George W Sellers Victor JL Gerrigus Albert Lang Charles M !Overacker W & Crown Omar J Veley T F Johnson A Howe J Clinton Hiatt C Qehemeter C Birch R M Byler Everett P R Warner G A T Swain Silas R Robb Chauncey O Howard H T Byrne John T .Bond E R. Campbell E B Johna J J L. Downe Hill Garlick K de Po James F Jones E Beckman Gurnon Scot William Adrian Joseph H Wood G McNulty John Stewart Arthur Barringer John Ghauncey Howard Corbin Birch Robert M Byler Maj ER Campbell O A.T Swain T Byrne John T Bond J L Downs Edward K de Puy Everett R Warner Wilfred R Garlick W B Crown Albert H Marke Charles M Gveracker G_8 Comfor

Famous cantor to officiate at Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur rites

Washington Hebrews will gather at National Rifle Hall for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with Rabbi Lieberman as guest cantor described as the greatest in American Jewish opinion. A 40‑voice chorus will assist, and Rev Dr Silverstone of New York will lecture on the holy days’ meaning. Charles E Vrooman of the Treasury’s solicitor office found his desk filled with flowers as thanks for years of service.

Washington National Rifle Hall America Lieberman Rome Dr Silverstone New York Charles E Vrooman

Police Heads Sworn In at Commissioner's Office

Richard B Boyle appointed assistant superintendent and Clifford J. Grant named inspector and chief of detectives were sworn in by Chief Clerk H B Hesse in Brownlow's office. Brownlow says divorce of duties will boost detective work and overall police strength. Major Pullman backs the restructuring as beneficial and likely to improve service.

Richard B Boyle Police Department Clifford J. Grant Brogali H B Hesse T Teir Brownlow Inapseter Boyle Maj Pullman

District Court News Sets Aside Melton Apartment Sale

District Supreme Court proceedings challenge the sale of the Melton apartment house at New York Avenue and Fourth Street Northwest later renamed Fairmont. Kate A Kirby and Nettie L. Cockrell sue William L. Browning and trustees over about 24 000 bid, arguing inadequate price and poor description. Articles filed for Washington Vulko Fiber Company outline a 5000 capital stock plan to deal in motor vehicles at 2017 Fourteenth Street Northwest. Funeral services for Capt Baward Willoughby Anderson were held at 1485 Chapin Street Northwest with interment in Arlington National Cemetery Virginia Confederate section.

Melton New York Avenue Fourth Street Fairmont District Supreme Court Kate A Kirby Nettie L. Cockrell William L. Browning T Eugene Rhodes Fred Beallarg William B. 'Shores H L Gies Charles S Baker Barnard & Johnson Browning Washington Vulko-Fiber Company Recorder of Deeds Attorneya Berry & Minor Walter L Smith H .King Cornwell Colley W Bell Fourteenth Street Northwest Baward Willoughby Anderson Chapin Street James F Mackin St. Pauls Camp 171 United Confederate Veteran Samuel E Lewis William H Nichole Julian G Moors Willam B. Moore Association of Oldest Inhabitants Virginia

New Bank for Hyattsville to Open by October 1

A new state bank named Prince Georges Bank will open in Hyattsville within 20 days, starting with 25000 capital and planned growth. Founders include Dr Clarence J Owens and Dr Guy W Lattimer, with Washington stockholders Col D B Rice and Robert F Rose. Thaddeus E. Tones to be cashier, resigning from the Washington and Southern Bank.

Hyattaville Prince Georges Bank Hyattsville Prince Georges County Clarence J Owens Guy W Lattimer T Howard Duckett Albert E. Owens Brice Bowie Hugh E Phillips Frank S Hinrichs Col DB. L Rice Winfeld Jones Robert F Rose Washington Hyatteville Thaddeus E. Tones Washington and Southern Bank Dr Owens

Police Notes Report Multiple Thefts Across City

Mrs J W Thompson of 1616 and northwest city reports entry and ransacking of her home since June 12 with ten dresses a party cloak and several pairs of shoes valued at 100 dollars. Other robberies include a watch 350 dollars from Eugene Crowden. a black frame bicycle 10 dollars from Fred Lanier. cash from a Seventh street store. pork and chickens from various homes. a lawn mower and a touring car missing. Police seek recovery of the missing car in Clifton street northwest.

J W Thompson Street Northwest Thompson Eugene Crowden Walter Place Northwest First Street Southwest Fred Lanier Eighth Street Munsey Seventh Street Isadora Small I C Goodwin Fourteenth Street Center Market Jerry M. Hepburn Channing Street James Vinces Sophie Williams Sherman Avenue Thirteenth C Streate Chester Timmons C Street KR R Rose William F Roe Ontario Place

The Close Relation Between Domestic Science Education

The essay argues that modern domestic science education aligns with national government aims. It highlights government support, homestead laws, health boards, and consumer protection, urging women to embrace domestic science training to strengthen homes, communities, and the nation. It notes widespread establishment of domestic science schools across states and praises the reform as essential for individual, family, and country.

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President to discuss wage dispute with Daniels tomorrow

President Wilson and Secretary Daniels will meet at noon to review the wage controversy between the Navy Department and 1,800 machinists at the Washington yard. Pay cuts on July 2 prompted union action and a committee led by N P Aitfas, chair, to present workers’ case. Arsenals and munition plants nationwide push for higher wages as government seeks to retain skilled labor.

Wilson Navy Daniels Navy Department Washington Yard Indian Head Proving Grounds Congress Navy Yard N P Aitfas International Association of Machinists Frankford Tormorrow Dantela

Warning on Alaska farm lands for gradual settlement

The Agricultural Department warns against a rush to occupy vast Alaska lands. It notes millions of acres suitable for farming exist but stresses gradual development tied to highways, railways, mining, and population growth. Cheaper transportation is needed for agricultural product importation.

Agricultural Department Department of Agriculture Alaska

Guard Against Cholera In Far East and Europe

Public Health Service report warns of cholera in Austria Hungary Ceylon China Egypt Dutch East Indies India Philippines Russia Straits Settlement Balkan territories Germany and Indo China. Quarantine officers at immigrant ports ordered to monitor travelers from Greece Italy and Holland for active cases or carriers. War related outbreaks traced to prison camps in Germany across 23 localities, prompting heightened vigilance at European and transatlantic borders.

Surgen Blue Public Health Service Greece Italy Holland Austria-Hungary Ceylon China Egypt Dutch East Indies India Philippine Islands Russia Balkan Germany Indo-China Europe

Sea horse pulled from basin by fisherman

W C Pollard a P B and WR worker reeled in a hippocampus or sea horse while fishing from a channel bridge. The creature, described as a pipe fish with a horselike head, is kept in alcohol at 304 Seventh Street Southwest for public viewing.

W. C. Pollard P, B&w RR Channel Bridge Kettlo Pollard Joh J Maxwell Seventh Street Thomases

Rally To Boost City Hope With 35 Machines

Community rally promotes a project featuring 35 machines and 12 more individual accommodations. Two-thirds of space already booked, with a cup offered for participating cars. A delivery truck will join a 200 mule caravan.

Washington trade booster trip for Friendship House

Led by the Retail Merchants Association Band under J G Moody Washington boosters head out Monday September 13 at 8 am for an auto tour through Maryland West Virginia and Virginia to promote Washington markets and invite visits during the Grand Army encampment week. Committee notes growing car participation and a cup for auto owners with plans to test vehicle reliability over about 200 miles.

Retail Merchants Association J G Moody Washington Trade Boosters Maryland West Virginia Virginia Washington Viet Capital Grand Army of the Republic Andrews Washington Buemnesg Auto Trade Boosting Committee Columbus American Automobile Association Touring Bureau Rigge Building Ferguson Assocision Friendship House Florence Pyles Drews R H Martin Joseph Berberich Joseph M Stoddard Killian Griffith J Paign Navy Philp Herrmann Julius Lansburgh Yard Henry Lansburgh John L Newbold Claude E Miller G C Stevens

The Mileage Is There Do You Get It

Two million Goodyear tires are in constant use covering billions of miles yearly. Goodyear dominates tire sales and has seen users almost double in two years. Local service stations provide care and advice, offering greater value and expanding through wider production.

Goodyear

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