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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1924

Page

5

Policemans Wife Sues For Divorce On Cruelty Claims

Mrs Bertis T Woodyard wife of Policeman Harry M Woodyard filed for maintenance and a restraining order in District Supreme Court alleging brutal attacks choking and disfigurement since December 30 1905 marriage. She states limited leisure outings and frequent insults by her husband and seeks absolute divorce.

Mra Bertis T. Woodyard Harry M Woodyard District Supreme Court For Mra. Woodyard Henry M Fowler Agnes ‘Thompson Teeorge W. Thompson Navy Yard Criftsman Dora Valkin Ira ‘Thompson Pttug Mira Marianna Parkuts Pfluis Charles Bontello Avenue Alfred M Schurtz Perry Wan Henry A Works Lo Walington Mia

Modified News Censorship Voted by Education Board

Franklin school board of education amended and referred a censorship measure to a special committee, allowing routine news from Franklin school without approval. The debate highlighted disputes on press freedom and internal conduct policies, with reports on secretary oversight and school funds, plus personnel changes and upcoming budget plans.

Education Board Franklin School Board of Education Laura D . Morgan North Washington Harry Faring Citizens Associations District of Columbia Pubitic School Association Ernest Greenwood James T Ltoyd Edwin Graham I Greenwood Julius . Peyser Morgan Mra. Morgan Apt Peyser J. Hayden Johnson Covalie J. Cook William Houston Greenwood Graham Lloyd Howard L Hodghina Capt. Peyser Johnson Houston Cook Tr. Ballou William L Houston Bailey

Langdon School Fire Hazards Prompt Campaign to End

The Rhode Island Avenue Citizens Association calls for removing fire hazards at Langdon school described as the city’s worst fire trap. Improvements are under way per Fire Marshal Seib’s February inspection, but concerns persist about upper floors and exits affecting hundreds of children.

Rhode Island Avenue Citizens Association Langdon School Seib Langdon Schors Citizens Association Ald M. C. Wilson Wilson Langdon

Mail Readers Accept Post Insurance Offer

The Washington Post offers readers a chance to obtain either a $500 life policy or a $2509 accident policy by mail with minimal requirements. No medical exam is needed, and only one policy per subscriber is issued with a small fee up to $4 for life and $1 for accident. The offer is available to readers nationwide, with standard rates for nonlocal subscribers.

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Election of School Board Demanded by Civic Association

The District Public School association urged election of the board of education by the people at a Franklin school meeting. Resolutions call for cooperative support with the association until Congress grants this franchise. Health, sanitation, community center work, gymnasium charges, and a maximum superintendent salary of 10,000 were discussed.

Board of Education District Public School Association Franklin Congress Julius J. Peyser Lees Association J. G. Yaden Ira B. Nutter Association

Creditors Seek Receiver for Rosenthal Clothier

Creditors of David Rosenthal, clothier at 16 Ninth Street NW, asked the District Supreme Court to appoint a receiver to run the business as a going concern. Through Tepper and Edelin, they say Rosenthal left the city on April 2 after domestic difficulties, leaving only his family in charge. assets and accounts receivable far exceed liabilities.

David Rosenthal Clothier Ninth Street District Supreme Court Tepper & Edelin Rosenthal

Salvation Army Appeal Tops $17 000 as Drive Extends

More than $1,000 was contributed yesterday to the Salvation Army's $37,000 appeal. Ernest R. Holz, divisional adjutant, announced the total subscribed to date is $17,000. The appeal extension to Saturday prompted many telephone solicitations from office workers who planned to forward collections in a few days. The drive supports fifteen tents and two small houses for the Patuxent Army fresh air camp in Maryland. Contributions should be sent to Thomas P. Hickman, treasurer, care Salvation Arm.

Salvation Army Ernest R. Holz Army Arm Fresh Patuxent Thomas P Hickman Care Salvation Arm

New York Company Fights Mellon Order in Federal Action

Atlas Chemical Solvents Corporation led by David Udren filed suit in the Metropolitan Supreme Court challenging orders from Andrew W. Mellon and related officials cutting grain alcohol withdrawals. Plaintiffs report monthly alcohol use exceeding 50 000 gallons and list Brooklyn as their principal business location. Bridgeport notes Florence King Harding invited to Warren Harding High School cornerstone ceremonies with Mrs Harding possibly attending. Washington Post Insurance Protection described for readers.

Atlas Chemical Solvents Corporation Inc David Udren Prescent Imetriet Supreme Court Andrew W Mellon Secretary of the Treasury Davd IL Blair Internal Revenue Roy & Haynes Brooklyn N Bridgeport Cone Apri Florence K.irg Harding Hardng Dent Warren Hading

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