Hatpin Bill Sparks Debate On Women’s Dress
Interviews reveal mixed views on a proposed federal act penalizing hatpins that extend beyond a woman’s hat crown. Chicago already enforces a curb on long hatpins, while lawmakers and society figures debate personal taste versus regulation, noting safety concerns in public transport and crowds.
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Missouri
Chicago
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Janet Fish
Edward
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Perapis
Debate on Women Rights at Georgetown Law School
Georgetown University Law School will host a debate in Gaston Hall next Friday evening on whether women should have equal rights with men to vote on all public or political questions. Judges include Girard M Tolene, Daniel G Mutloway. senior reps John J Litegerald and James M Graham. juniors Kell Pte and Donald B Crecey. Three debates this year select top speakers for the final round and the top speaker wins a $1 faculty prize.
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John J Litegerald
New York
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Syracuse
James M Graham
Ahncis
Girard M Tolen
Daniel G Mutloway
Kell
Robbery near Capitol Grounds by Masked Men
Thomas Burns of 23 New Jersey Avenue southwest reported being robbed early Sunday near the Capitol grounds after two masked men leaped from behind hedges and demanded money. Burns said one thief grabbed him from behind and a second tried to trip him. money was taken and the pair fled toward First Street South. Police investigated at the Fourth Precinct.
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Thomas Burns
New Jersey Avenus
Burns
Peace Monument
Gaptol Grounds
First Street
Fourth Precinct
Polles
Accidental Shooting Fatality At Union Station Dispatcher George Chandler Dies
George W Chandler a 45 year old train dispatcher at Union Station died after an accidental gunshot wound. He was found in his second floor room by his wife and died yesterday at Casualty Hospital. Coroner Novitt will investigate the death. Chandler is survived by his wife and three children.
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George W .Chandler
Union Station
Casualty Hospital
Body Found in Rock Creek After Drowning Suspect
The body of Silas White, a 94 year old man of Hughes alley northwest, was found in Rock Creek at the foot of No street. There are no marks of violence and investigators believe he fell overboard and drowned. the body lies at the morgue.
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Silas White
Hughes Alley
No Street
Yeaterday
Tax lien notes and corporate income tax ruling amid errors
Wickersham rules the 2 percent net income tax on corporations is a treasurable measure. Collectors report many mining firms dispute lien dates while the Internal Revenue Service weighs assessments and notices across districts.
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Time Corporation
Innint
United States
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Aloysius Glub to Build Parish Clubhouse and Gym
The Aloysius Glub under Rev Eugene C L McDonnell plans a large parish clubhouse with gymnasium for St Oy Stius Church youths. Father McDonnell urged members to support a facility to keep Catholic young men within the parish, with Dante Doody starting a subscription drive and plans approved for completion before year end.
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Eugene C L McDonnell
St Oystius Church
Father McDonnell
Dante Doody
Charleston Welcomes New US Navy Battleship South Carolina
Washingtonians travel to Charleston to present the silver service to the battleship South Carolina home port. Mayor Rhett and city officials greet the vessel as 34 Washington notables join Admiral Holliday’s party for a program of dances dinners and sightseeing. The group plans to return Thursday after a brief visit and ceremonies.
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South Caighina
United States Navy
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Rhett
Board of Aldermen
Washington
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Hay
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Holliday
Admral Ward
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von Schroeder
Wetmore Lee McClung
United States
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Johnson
Foss
Mra
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Baby deserters elude detectives after abandonment
Central office detectives still search for the man and woman who abandoned a baby at the Howard House on Sirth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The infant is at St Annes Orphan Asylum. Police report a description of the couple and note they boarded the 1 3 train on the Pennsylvania Railroad bound for New York, with possible alighting at Home City. The man used the name John sion at the Monard House in Gutardat afternoon, with Harrisburg, Pa., as the wife’s origin.
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Sirth Street
Pennslvania Avenue
St Annes Orphan Asylum
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New York
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Harrisburg
Boy Hurt Sliding Down Banister At Dorchester Flats
A boy sliding down a banister at his home on Twelfth Street and Maryland Avenue Southwest fell yesterday afternoon and suffered a fractured skull. He was moved to Emergency Hospital for treatment.
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Dorchester Flats
Twelfth Street
Maryland Avenue
Woman Thrown From Horse in Pennsylvania Ave Incident
Mrs Lillard of Ayatsuila Md, riding a horse named Woree, was thrown onto the street near Thirteenth Street when frightened by an automobile in Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest yesterday afternoon. She suffered only slight injuries and remounted the horse. Anto Club Kenilworth D. Hot bisent chicken dinner 75 cents.
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Ayatsuila
Pennsylvania Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Lillard
Anto Club
Kenilworth
Origin of Bell Pants Debate in Navy Uniform
A lively House exchange on naval trousers traces style to Noah's ark, with Hobson claiming wartime needs to roll trousers for wading and deck swabbing. Adair, Cooper, and others probe authority amid colorful dialogue about sailors in loose garments and the ark’s possible ventilation.
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House of Representatives
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Hoosiers To Give Play At Pythian Temple April 14
Indiana Acutery members plan a charity play titled The Deestrict Skule at Pythian Temple on April 14 to entertain and raise laughs. Prominent Tachanians and Hoosier state reps join in, including Martin Morrison Lincoln Vixen and many board members, with a long list of participants and organizers. Also Soldiers Union plans fortieth month anniversary events at Fort bumter and Fort something, with multiple comrades slated to speak. Traffic update notes taxicab machines and a price list for services.
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Thore
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First Mass at Chevy Chase by Rev Smyth
The Rev Thomas Gibbons Smyth celebrated Mass yesterday for the first time at Chevy Chase. The recently organized parish joins St Anns Church Tennallytown with a $4 charge for services. Father Handy C P officiated at St Ann Luther Smyth preached on the vesner service with the subject Why Confess Your sins to a Priest.
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Stann
Luther Smyth
Lieut Goethals Thrown From Horse in Rock Creek Park
Lieutenant George Gosthelk t, riding with companions through Rock Creek Park near Broad Branch and Pierce streets, was unseated when the horse shied. He received a light cut on the chin, remounted, and continued the ride amid the outing.
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Rock Creek Park
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