District of Columbia rifle team concludes Sea Girt trip ranks
Members returned to Washington after a fortnight abroad with Maj Bel and Lieut. Col. Reichelderfer noting limited practice time hurt scores against fully prepared rivals. The guard unit plans a busy athletic season with basketball trips to Hartford and Middletown, and an ambitious spring athletic meet. Seven shooters remain at Sea Girt to finish scores as pay and gym upgrades move forward.
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District of Columbia
Washington
Maj Bel
Reichelderfer
Maj. Bell
Harpers Ferry
Bolivar Heights
Guardsman
Corcoran Cadets
Company H
First Regiment
Edwards
Hartford
Husky
Middletown
Wesleyan University
Waterbury
Capt. Edwards
New York
Philadelphia
Rice
Handibos
Boyle
Draeger
Chism
Rickenbacher
Fenton
Sea Girt
Summers
Cookson
Holt
Dennison
Heldenreich
Alderman
Megruder
Sergis
Grew
Morn
Pile
Fink
Parker
William A Duvall
Armory
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mra
Dr McClere
F. P. Smith
Ordnance Department
Sbrett
Horn
President's match leads at Sea Girl shooting meet
The first stage of the President's match for the US military championship, at Sea Girl New Jersey, ends with Capt Price of New Jersey leading ninety eight competitors. Corporal M Schriever Marines gains extra prize for top non-qualifier with 132 total. Sergt Groome carry District of Columbia’s lone strong showing finishing twenty first with 138. Lieutenant Gockson HRURIVE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Girl
N. J
United States
Price
New Jersey
Corporal M. Schriever
United States Marine Corps
Private Pile and others drop in first stage scores listed
The report lists first stage scores for the President's match with shooters from multiple states and services. Among those dropped were Private Pile and Liaut. Cook son. A large crowd watched as the range opened and tents were struck while firing continued into the second stage.
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TB. M. C
Serat Pierce
Washington
Tews
New Jersey
Diliin
Pennnsylvania
Gergt
Iverson
Green
U. 5
Corwin
New York
Richard
Ohio
Capt
Winder
Oto
Berg
Currie
Orr
Roose
Lieut. Pearson
Pry
Sprout
Navy
Serst. Doyle
Fetty Creer Hamiltan
Lieut
Luosford
U. S A
Maj. Rowland
New Jenney
Corp
Physicians Give Services to Camp Good Will Children
Ten city physicians donated their services to Camp Good Will across the summer, conducting predeparture health inspections and weekly camp visits to prevent contagious illnesses. Only a few sickness cases appeared, reflecting careful screening and medical oversight. Donations to the outing committee totaled listed contributions from numerous individuals and groups, supporting the health program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Tobias
J. B. Briggs
George A Curriden
J. D. Rogers
F. B. Gibson
B. M. Randolph
George Hubbard
Ruth B. Hutson
Thomas Bryan Huyck
Elizabeth T. Jayne
Emme J. C. Johnson
Mary B. Johnston
Johnson
Milas Merica Juanicat
Taabel H. Lamb
Charlies A. Langley
John Whitney
M. James Clit
First Baptist Sunday
Virginia L. W. Fox Co
A. Ball
Fashions Set by King Edward at Marienbad
An army of tailors reports on royal wardrobe changes at Marienbad with notes and photographs. Continental firms oversee the royal styles while London tailors are said to lead English fashion. Foreign tailors attend German spa events to view English garments. Mae Wood colors Senator Platt in a lighthearted Chicago News note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marienbad
Continental
Capitala
London
Berlin
Foreiger
Ascot
Goodwood
Cowes
Chicago News
Miss Mae Wood
Senator Platt
Fete to End in Carnival at Georgetown University Hospital
A Georgetown University campus fete for Georgetown University Hospital ends tonight with an auction at the country store to clear remaining items. The event, praised as the most successful fundraiser yet, highlights the efforts of Miss Rosalie Forrest, Mrs. Rose Stahlman, and Miss Agnes Stanton, who coordinated the fancy table, ice cream stands, and punch area respectively. A Seeing Washington Cars and Automobiles Company sight-seeing vehicle operated nightly during the fete adds to the week’s attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown University
Georgetown University Hospital
Rosalie Forrest
Rose Stahlman
Agnes
Stanton
Georgetown
Washington Cars and Automobiles Company
West Washington Banjo and Mandolin Club Tops Fair Night Crowd
The club delivered a pleasing programme at the fair last evening with several numbers encored. Notables in attendance included Father Men Gugan Father Carroll and Father James Smythe of St Patrick s Mather O Donoghue formerly of St Peters and Father Cahill vice president of Georgetown University.
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West Washington
Banjo and Mandolin Club
Father Men Gugan
Father Carroll
James Smythe
St. Patrick’s
Mather O'Donoghue
St. Peters
Father Cahill
Georgetown University
All His Doing. Philadelphia Press dialogue on engagement
Miss Chelus confirms engagement to Mr Roxley amid playful banter with Miss Pechis. The exchange centers on the notion of him being a great catch and a lighthearted mishear in the conversation.
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Philadelphia Press
Chellus
Mr Roxley
Miss Pechis
Chelus
Catcher
Old Clerk Manning Dies After 36 Years in Office
John S. Manning a native of Ohio and Civil War veteran dies at 1445 Massachusetts avenue northwest after a brief illness. He served thirty six years in the Sixth Auditor's Office and held rank of captain before peace. Funeral at Wright's with Arlington Cemetery interment. left one daughter Helen P. Manning.
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John S. Manning
Post Office Department
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
Mr. Manning
Woodsfield
Monroe County
Ohio
Columbian University Law School
Manning
126Th
Ohio Volunteers
Fredericksburg
Libby
Sixth Auditor's
Powera
Brookline
Mass
Helen P. Manning
Wright
Arlington Cemetery
Dr. Pierce
Unitarian Church
Impressive Funeral for Gen Thomas T Crittenden at Navy Yard
Funeral held at 3 p m yesterday from the home of his son in law Lieut Commander Ackerman United States Navy at the navy yard Rev William C Alexander West Street Presbyterian Church officiating Mrs Barnard sang his favorite hymns Rock of Ages and Jesus Lover of My Soul G A R and Loyal Legion represented interment private at Rock Creek Cemetery Gen Crittenden wished a monument at his wife and granddaughter graves bearing his name and dates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas T. Crittenden
Ackerman
United States Navy
Navy Yard
William C. Alexander
West Street Presbyterian Church
Thirty-first
Barnard
Church
George Allen Bacon dies after long illness in Massachusetts
George Allen Bacon a former Washington government official died in Cliftormille Massachusetts on August 21 after two months illness. The Massachusetts native born Wellfleet 1830 had a career in the War Department Agricultural Department Civil Service Commission and resigned last April. He is survived by his widow Louise Lynde and daughter Mrs Charles H Bond. He authored Bacon Shakespeare opinions and a pamphlet on Buddha.
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George Allen Macon
Washington
Cliftormille
Magss
Saugus
Mass
Mr. Bacon
Massachusetts
Wellfleet
Boston
Wilson
War Department
Agricultural Department
Civil Service Commission
Louise Lynde
Melrose
Charles H. Bond
Bacon
Thomas C. Magoffin Dies After Five Years as Census Agent
Thomas C. Magoffin longtime Census Office special agent died at his home 2514 Thirteenth Street Northwest on Thursday afternoon after a brief illness. A Bainbridge Ohio native and former prominent Bainbridge merchant he was fifty five. He is survived by his wife Mrs T I Magoffin and four children Ralph Mabel Paul and Dorothy. Funeral at his residence this afternoon at 2 o clock.
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Thomas C. Magoffin
Census Office
Thirteenth Street
Mr. Magofin
Tennessee
Bainbridge
Ohio
Airs
T. I. Magofin
Ralph
Mabel
Paul
Dorothy Magoffin
Death notices and city obituaries in Washington area
Thomas Culhane longtime parking commission foreman dies at 921 New Jersey Avenue Northwest aged sixty survived by widow and son funeral Monday at St Aloysius interment Mount Oliver. Mrs Nants Wilson of Prince George County Md dies at daughter Estelle Seay's residence funeral this afternoon. Ernest Brooke Darrell son of Armistead Darrell dies in drowning funeral held at Glenwood Cemetery chapel. Naval Band open air concert planned Sunday with Jefferies Realty Co projecting model city on city highlands nearby Capitol. panorama view touted as Paris Saint Cloud comparison.
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Thomas Culhane
Parking Commission
New Jersey Avenue
Culhane
Ireland
Washington
St. Aloysius’ Church
Mount Oliver
Oliver Nants Wilson
Prince George County
Estelle Seay
Twelfth Street
Capt. Nants
United States Navy
Ernest Brooke Darrell
Armistead M. Darrell
Glenwood Cemetery
EK. M. Thompson
Glenwood
Naval Band
United States Realty Company
Capitol Building
Pennsylvania Avenue
Paris
St. Cloud
Enfant
Frau
Costs of War Outstrip Education in Success Magazine
The piece argues U S military spending rivals and soon may exceed education costs, noting an $8 million battleship outruns college budgets. It contrasts naval expense with Webster era education, warns against continuous arms growth, and urges redirecting energy to national development and global uplift.
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Sandy Hook
Webster
United States
Thoga
Washington
England
Tufts College
Boston University
Williams College
Ambherat College
Daniel Webster
Hmerson
Longfellow
Lowell
Phillips
Harvard College
How to Treat Wrinkles Daily Beauty Guide
A Pilgrim era beauty piece advises daily wrinkle removal using steam and warm cold cream. It details gentle steaming with a warm cloth, soft warm cream, and careful application, noting risks of burning and the need to repeat nightly or as wrinkles reappear.
Shylock in Yiddish Burlesque at Cambridge Magic Hall
A London Express note describes a Yiddish stage burlesque of The Merchant of Venice titled Shylock or the Peddler of Hester Street performed at Cambridge Magic Hall Commercial Street. The production mixed Yiddish and English, mocked Shakespearean traits, and featured a Jewish version where Shylock demands an ear instead of a pound of flesh.
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London Jewel
London Express
Romny
Poltava
East End
Cambridge Magic Hall
Commercial Street
Shylock
Hester Street
Shylock Knyshensky
Portia
Beta
Danceable Problems and Buzzing Ears in a Punchline
A doctor asks a patient about a buzzing in the ears and the patient quips about knowing his wife. The humor extends to a joke about a ballet dancer Mme Pad gen and the idea of artificial parts, delivered in a witty back-and-forth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Press
Mme. Padgen
Hera
Georgetown Merchants Advertise Through The Post Columns
Georgetown merchants solve ad placement by using The Post to reach homes. The page lists school supplies, clothing, shoes, hats, and local ads from Nordlinger, Waddell, Newman’s, and Mine owners. It notes community events, church activities, and local notices along with several personal visits and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Post
Lord Curzon's Irish Peerage Debate Surfaces
The article notes Irish peerages can grant seats in the House of Commons if elected in a non Irish constituency. It mentions Lord Curzon receiving an Irish peerage to exercise this right after his viceregal tenure, with Viscount Valentia as the current Irish peer sitting in Parliament and references Lord Palmerston's long tenure as prime minister and Liberal leader.
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London
House of Commons
Lord Curzon
Irdia
Viscount Valentia
Oxford
Poplar
Lord Palmerston
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Lieut Frits Heidenreich
Alfred Robbins
James H. Bell
Alexander Summers
Col
Good Will
Tom
Little Ones
Edward
Georgetown Hospital
Agnes Stanton
Mrs. Rose Stahlman
Rogalie Forrest
George Allen Bacon
Government Service
Mrs. Oliver Nants Wilson
Affleck’s Drug Store
Pa “Ave
John Ashley
Robert Burns
David. i
G. Blaine
Roger & Gallet
Piver
Gravey
Calder
Liquozone
Bright
Blake
Hills
M Street
West
A. M Cook
Twwenty
Ninth Street
Nordlinger
W. Nordinger
Shoeck
John B. Stetson
Waddell
A. Kahler
Hassan
Josis Cook
J. G. Cook
N Street
Newman's
Reliable Shoe Store
Mf Street
Wm, Dan & Co
Herbert Poo
Herndon
W. A. Leetch
Sandy Springs
AtHngton Horse Co
Mayfield
H. C. Winship
New York State
The
Furniture Exchange
M St
George Wood
Maron Wood
Potomac
Nina Havenner
Baltimore
West End
Western Union
Wellers Aqueduct Bridge
Dumbarton
Epworth League
Hetgren
Manogue, Jones & Co
Car
J. A. Oliver
M. C. Mitchell Company
Wilkerson
Cook Park
Alex. St. Jobs
Tanges
Furnicea
Coamree
Scaredain
Jimmy
Bradfield
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