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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
2
Helen and Warren tour the San Gabriel mission and nearby bazaar during a Los Angeles stay. They explore the antique mission bells, admire miniature mission models, and browse Indian crafts while planning future stops in San Diego. Louise buys a handbag as a birthday treat. Helen teases about spending.
The dispatch lists numerous officer transfers detachments and duty changes across artillery infantry engineers and signals corps. It notes first lieutenant Philip W Booker and others reassigned to various commands with dates in September and October and overseas postings including Manila and Texas. It also reports ship sailings arrivals and a large Atlantic fleet contingent will visit Charleston during the Southern Commercial Congress in December per Secretary Daniels.
Commander GW Laws detaches Loutehe to the Naval Academy while Ment F J Fletcher leaves Atlantic fleet for the Naval Academy. Multiple officers including R K Turner, HW Koehler, W Kimkeatrick, and S AL Strickland receive assignments or retirements. Guthrie McConnell resigns effective Sept 20 1915. Stoakley and Skinner move between Norfolk and Tennessee. Chief Machinist C B Hansel and others shifted to ships and yards in Charleston, Alabama, and Rome with various postings and transfers.
Colonel and Mrs Adam Slaker return to Marlboro apartment after weeks at Atlantic City. Miss Martha Elza Lipscomb to wed John Randolph Crown September 27 at Lipscomb home with Miss Grace Lipscomb as maid of honor and J Fred Easary as best man. Mrs George McClellan Chase and infant children take autumn apartment at the Balfour after country visit. Luncheon guests at the Willard include Dr Cary T Grayson and Gen Hi Chamorro with others. they plan to return October 2. Mr and Mrs William Quickeall back from Atlantic City where Miss Wathen Dallas Strong visited. William Wallace at the Shoreham. Dr G S Nicholson retires from vacation. Forty-five yachts valued over 80000 burned at the J B Southall boat yard in Miami. total loss around 100000.
Mrs Perry, at a Peace League of the World meeting in the Public Library, argued the present European war will shape education toward universal peace. She contended war tests civilization but could yield a higher harmony and eventual federation of nations. Discussion followed, led by Mrs Belya Lockwood.
Mrs Flora Reagan was elected state councilor of the District of Columbia D A for a three year term at the annual meeting held on Tuesday at 30 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Other officers named include Emma Senseney Mamie Howell Freddie Beach Charles H Miller Elizabeth Mann Emily Hallway Misa Clara Rock Edith Browne J W Milstead and E Viole Thompson The installation was performed by Mrs Lille Milstead national councilor with an address on True Fraternalism by Mrs Clara Dicks national councilor and a tribute gift presented to Mrs Clara Dicks
The Onoko, owned by Steinbrenner interests of Cleveland, carrying 110000 bushels of wheat for Capitol Elevator Co, sank off Knife Island about 14 miles from Duluth. All crew survived after lifeboats were launched. they were rescued by the Renown. Captain Dunn cited no warning and a smooth lake before the leak appeared.
District police will strictly enforce a regulation banning acetylene and electric headlights or sidelight use on streets unless rear reflectors are removed or front glass or bulbs are covered with dense material to prevent glare. Major Pullman announced the action following numerous complaints of law violations.
The body of Gen George Alexander Forsyth U S A retired who died Sunday at his Rockport Massachusetts home was buried yesterday in Arlington National Cemetery. The funeral procession reached the cemetery around 10 o'clock and was escorted by a squadron of the Fifth Cavalry. Forsyth began Civil War service as a private in the Chicago Dragoons in 1861 and rose to brigadier general of volunteers, later serving in the Indian Wars and receiving a regular army brigadier general rank in 1888.
At a Fort Myer Heights Citizens Association meeting, residents of Alexandria County Va demand a local post office and improved mail handling. They note no current county express office forcing parcels to Union Station Washington and bagged baggage to Old Dominion station near the Aqueduct bridge. They also seek improvements at York arrest and widening of the embankment at the Washington and Artington streets intersection.
Rear Admiral Henson, chief of operations, left Tuesday night for Old Point Comfort, Virginia, to join the Atlantic fleet and observe target practice on the southern drill grounds. Admiral Fletcher, commander in chief, conferred with Secretary Daniela about plans prepared by the admiral for war game maneuvers.
John Simon traveling representative for Rice and Hutchins, Boston manufacturers, was detained by Russian military authorities in Moscow while his associate Kay Koon faced further investigation after being held.
J W Paxton reports extensive equipment additions within the next year or two for the street cleaning department. Motorized machines and inspection motorcycles offer economy over horse drawn and bicycle methods, with large territories requiring motor patrol. The new hand carts and improved collection system reduce waste and complaints, and substantial area measurements show daily hand and machine cleaning plus oiling and sprinkling operations.
Rear Admiral Canerton reported to the Navy Department that American marines will occupy Gonai ves Island off Haiti’s west coast to quell uprisings. A conference between the American consul and a native committee representing President DArtiguenave and military factions will be held at Quartlemorin.
Notices show letters testamentary and administration granted on estates including Caroline C Sling Alice M Wright and Morris Hirsh. Warnings require creditors to file claims by specified September dates 1915 1918 and others. Also includes change of name petition for Harry Abramowitz to Harry Bramow and related probate entries.
The notice lists moving packing and storage by SMITHS TRANSFER & DOMAGE Himo offering free storage estimates and central location storage across multiple street addresses. It also advertises Palm Readings by THE SCIENTIFIC PALMIST and cash for worn clothing and footwear by J. TARSHES with contact details.
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