Guardsmen return from Sea Girt with lessons learned
District of Columbia rifle team members led by Maj Bel returned to Washington after a training outing at Sea Girt and Harpers Ferry. They credit limited practice time for lower scores while noting rivals trained longer. Officials plan an athletic season with basketball and a fall gym reopening, targeting strong showings and a spring athletic meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Washington
Maj Bel
Reichelderfer
Maj. Bell
Harpers Ferry
Bolivar Heights
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
Edwards
First Regiment
First stage leads Capt Price in President's match at Sea Girl
Sea Girl New Jersey Sept 8 Capt Price of New Jersey leads the President's match qualifiers in the military championship of the United States after the first stage. Ninety eight competitors finished the 200 500 and 60 yards slow fire and 200 yards rapid fire. Corporal M Schriever Marines wins extra prize for top non qualifier. Sergt Groome of DC places twenty first with 138 total. The final stage will be fired tomorrow with seven shots at 200 yards seven at 1000 and twenty in a skirmish run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Girl
N. J
United States
Price
New Jersey
Corporal M. Schriever
United States Marine Corps
TB. M. C
Serat Pierce
Washington
Tews
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
Private pile among shooters dropped in first stage
The report lists scores from the first stage of a military rifle match with names from multiple units and the governing totals. Private Pile is noted among those dropped, while detailed scores show Liaut. Cook son and others reaching various marks. Weather was ideal and a large crowd watched as tents began to come down and shooters departed.
Physicians Give Services at Camp Good Will Health Drive
Ten city physicians donated services to Camp Good Will, with weekly health checks and pre-camp examinations to prevent infectious disease. The effort reduced illness all summer, and donations to the summer outing committee totaled varied sums from many individuals and groups.
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 Tailors
An army of tailors with note books and kodaks descends on Marienbad to report royal fashions. Continental head firms shadow the king s garments as English tailoring leads the way with London houses absent. Foreign tailors study English styles while Berlin and others observe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marienbad
Continental
Capitala
London
Berlin
Foreiger
Ascot
Goodwood
Cowes
Fete Nears End With Auction Finale At Georgetown
Georgetown University campus fete for Georgetown University Hospital wraps up its week with a country store auction this evening. The event has drawn praise for the supper table and ice cream efforts led by Miss Rosalie Forrest and Mrs. Rose Stahlman, while Miss Agnes Stanton runs the popular punch stand. The Seeing Washington Cars and Automobiles Company operates the sightseeing car trips during the fete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown University
Georgetown University Hospital
Rosalie Forrest
Rose Stahlman
Agnes
Stanton
Georgetown
Washington Cars and Automobiles Company
Banjo and Mandolin Club Delights Fairgoers At Georgetown Night
A lively Fair program drew large crowds with the West Washington Banjo and Mandolin Club delivering an encore worthy showcase last evening. Notables in attendance included Father Men Gugan, Father Carroll, Father James Smythe of St. Patrick's, Mather O'Donoghue formerly of St. Peters, and Father Cahill, vice president of Georgetown University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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. Miss Chellus and Mr Roxley engagement
Miss Chellus confirms engagement to Mr Roxley in a brisk Philadelphia Press dialogue with Miss Pechis who remarks on the match as a "catch" and then rephrases herself."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Old Clerk Manning Dies After Long Service at Post Office
John S. Manning a native of Ohio and Civil War veteran who spent 36 years as a clerk in the Sixth Auditor's office of the Post Office Department died last Thursday night at 1445 Massachusetts Avenue NW from lung trouble. He was born in Woodsfield Ohio in 1842 and educated in local schools. A Columbian University Law School graduate he served as a captain after being jailed at Libby prison and exchanged. He leaves one child Miss Helen P. Manning and a late wife Miss Powera of Brookline MA. Funeral services were at Wright's with interment Arlington Cemetery. he belonged to Dr. Pierce's Unitarian Church.
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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 Services For Gen Thomas T Crittenden
Funeral for Gen Thomas T Crittenden held at the home of his son in law Lieut Commander Ackerman at the navy yard. Rev William C Alexander officiated with choir member Mrs Barnard singing Crittenden’s favorites Rock of Ages and Jesus Lover of My Soul. G A R and Loyal Legion members attended. interment private at Rock Creek Cemetery beside wife and granddaughter. Crittenden had planned a monument at their 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 Ill Health
George Allen Bacon a former Washington government worker died at Cliftormille Massachusetts August 21 after two months of illness. Funeral held at Saugus Massachusetts September 3. Born Wellfleet Massachusetts 1830 educated in Boston. Joined government in 1861 under Vice President Wilson then War Department later Agricultural Department Civil Service Commission until last April. Survived by widow Louise Lynde and daughter Mrs Charles H Bond of Boston. A noted literary figure who favored Bacon in the Bacon Shakespeare controversy and author of a Buddha teachings pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Magoffin Census Office Agent Dead at 55 in Washington
Thomas C. Magoffin longtime special agent for the Census Office died at his home 2514 Thirteenth Street Northwest Thursday. A native of Bainbridge Ohio he was 55 and survived by wife Mrs T I Magoffin and four children Ralph Mabel Paul and Dorothy. Funeral at his residence today 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
Obituary notices and civic event preview from Washington paper
Thomas Culhane long employed as a foreman for the parking commission dies at 921 New Jersey Avenue Northwest at sixty. Funeral from St Aloysius Church Monday with interment at Mount Oliver Cemetery. Also Mrs Nants Wilson of Prince George County Md dies at daughter’s residence 415 Twelfth Street Northeast. Funeral this afternoon. Ernest Brooke Darrell dies by drowning. funeral held at Glenwood Cemetery chapel with interment in family plot. Naval Band to play Sunday afternoon as United States Realty Company plans a twelve month model city on city Highlands with Panorama views and Capitol Traction cars to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Costly battleships outshine education says Success essay
The Success Magazine essay argues naval spending exceeds education funding in the United States. It notes an eight million dollar battleship cost, compares it to college endowments and Webster, Longfellow, and other educators, and urges shifting focus from war to national uplift. It warns perpetual naval arms racing harms global progress and domestic advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Steam and Cold Cream
A Pilgrim era beauty guide explains daily wrinkle care using steam, warm cloths, and soft warm cold cream. It warns against harsh steams and advises gentle application, heating creams, and patter discipline to keep wrinkles banished.
Shylock in Yiddish Burlesque at Cambridge Magic Hall
A Yiddish company performs Shylock or the Peddler of Hester Street in a mixed Yiddish and broken English burlesque of The Merchant of Venice. The production emphasizes Jewish stereotypes, features a mocked court and ear payment, and delights a Jewish audience while puzzling non Jewish onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Jewel
London Express
Romny
Poltava
East End
Cambridge Magic Hall
Commercial Street
Shylock
Hester Street
Shylock Knyshensky
Portia
Beta
Jocular Exchange on Ballet Dancer and Artificial Limbs
A witty medical dialogue features a doctor asking about a buzzing in the ears and a patient joking about his wife and a famed ballet dancer Mme Padgen. The humor pivots on the idea of dancing with artificial legs and society's views on performance and resemblance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Press
Mme. Padgen
Hera
Georgetown Merchants Solve the Advertising Problem
Local Georgetown merchants praise The Post as the sure method to reach homes with school supplies and fall fashions. News notes cover Nordlinger stores, hat and shoe sales, club meetings, and a public auction, with residents traveling or visiting nearby towns and a few light crime quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Post
Lord Curzon and the Irish Peerage Debated
The piece explains how Irish peers can sit in the House of Commons if elected in a non Irish constituency. It notes Curzon received an Irish peerage to allow attendance in Parliament after his vice regal term and mentions Viscount Valentia as the current Irish peer in the Commons, with a nod to Lord Palmerston’s long leadership.
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Coamree
Lord Curzon
Scaredain
London
House of Commons
Irdia
Viscount Valentia
Oxford
Poplar
Lord Palmerston
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Mem
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Corcoran Cadets
Company H
Hartford
Husky
Middletown
Wesleyan University
Waterbury
Capt. Edwards
Rice
Handibos
Boyle
Draeger
Chism
Rickenbacher
Fenton
Hrurive
Lieut Frits Heidenreich
Alfred Robbins
James H. Bell
Alexander Summers
Col
Good Will
Tom
Little Ones
Edward
Chicago News
Miss Mae Wood
Senator Platt
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
Jimmy
Bradfield
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