Jolly smoker mock court ends in guilty verdicts and heavy fines
Washington Council No 24 Knights of Columbus held an eighth anniversary celebration at Rauscher's with a mock court trial. Five members faced imaginary charges. one acquitted. John Ruppert was found guilty of selling altered sausage after an improvisational defense collapsed and a live dog scene drew cheers. The event showcased a lively program and growing fraternal activity.
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Washington Council No 24
Knights of Columbue
Rauscher
Council
Order
Michael J Keane
United States
James S. Easby- Smith
Barry Mohun
Maurice Joyce
District Supreme Court
Frank W Donnag
Keane
Mr. Easby-Smith
Edward P Harrington
Washington
Washington Council
Knights
J. Frank Duggan
Dennis E. Connell
Richard Burke
Joseph P Cullen
Alexander I. Rorke
Edward J . Walsh
George H. O'Connor
al Fennell
Matt Horne
Mr. Harrington
Wilson P Malone
Edward P. Harrington
Malone
W Gwynn Gardiner
Ruppert
Henry J Josson
Henry K. Brooks
Board of Trustees
Oscar Luckett
Ty Wilkinson
F W Donn
J S&s. Bosby- Smith
F M Ferris
A S Rorke
R D Barrett
Wo C Jacques
George L Dauies
Reform in family life urged by Hatch lecture
Secretary Hatch of the Associated Charities spoke at the Central Labor union meeting in Topographical Temple. He argued for improved street conditions, housing, and labor standards to curb poverty and disease, touting the stamp saving system and social work. He urged garden work, playgrounds, and summer outings as key to preventing consumption and promoting healthier homes.
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Hatch
Central Labor Union
Wr V Weallacs Hatch
Associated Charities
Jesse Ramenburg
John B Brigg
Hatch Voumerat
Speike
Heavy Stone Crashes Worker at Site in Northwest
James Enora, nineteen, suffered a dislocated shoulder and injured foot after a heavy stone fell while hoisting for Brennan Construction Co at Thirty sixth Street and Prospect Avenue NW. He received treatment at Georgetown University Hospital.
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James Enora
Georgetown University Hospital
Brennan Construction Company
Thirty-sixth Street
Prospect Avenue
St Martins Parish Fair Opens At North Capitol Hall
St Martins Hall at North Capitol and T streets hosted the parish fair opening last night with American flags and portraits of Roosevelt and Fairbanks. A crowd filled the hall and prizes from dolls to bedsteads drew many eager buyers while a blackboard voting contest pitted five candidates for a free trip to Atlantic City. The event continues through the week to raise funds for church needs with a reception committee listed.
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St. Martin's Hall
North Capitol
T Streets
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Raphael Dondero
J. S. MacDonagh
Raymond Clarke
T. B. Clements
A. Rauel
Atlantia City
Charles Goodchild
Mamie Moore
Anna Murphy
Frank Clarke
M. King
James Simpson
C. W. Floeckher
John Gahan
W. F. Nall
Andrew Hane
Joseph Marsden, Jr
W. J. Frizzell
Joseph Petty
J. T. Lewis
Barrie First on the List in Garfield Hospital Row
A special committee report to Garfield hospital board proposes Dr. George Barrie receive the first vacancy on the medical staff amid a long running dispute between the board of directors and hospital staff. The panel says the matter is amicably settled for now with Barrie awaiting a vacancy as weeks or months pass.
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Garfield Hospital
Spec I
George Barrie
Sternberz
Archibald Hopkins
T. Maurice Murray
M. Cammean
John N. Baker
Justice Harlan
Barrie
G. W Cook
Dr. Barrie
New Ferry Line Terminal De molished Qid Wharf and upgrades
Norfolk and Washington Steam boat Company begins demolishing the old Water street ferry line building and issues bids for two modern steel hulled steamers. Project led by John Callahan includes a fireproof electric ferry house new piers sheds and a two-boat wharf. Steamers to be 175 feet long nine foot draft with central team space and double end design.
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Qid
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Water Street
John Callahan
Steam~ Boat Company
Mgr Marchetti Recalled From Apostolic Delegation
Papal delegation auditor Mgr Marchetti is recalled to Rome due to health. He will sail around May 10 after five years in the post, with Mgr Falconio taking charge of much of the delegation’s affairs. Officials and associates express regret at the prospective departure.
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Mer Marchetti
Rome
Mgr. Marchetti
Mgr Falconio
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promises Quick Recovery
An old advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for lost appetite, poor digestion, and disturbed sleep. It claims the product strengthens digestion, purifies the blood, induces sound sleep, and cures indigestion, dyspepsia, costiveness, female complaints, and headaches with fifty years of use.
New President General Faces Montana Regents Clash
Mrs. McLean, elected president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, refused to recognize Montana vice state regent elect Water H. Weed. Dispute over congress confirmation and board actions spills to next May meeting as records and headquarters pass to Mary Desha. South Carolina officers omitted in Sunday list.
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McLean
D. A. R. Congress
Montana Regents
Board of Management
Donald McLean
National Board of Management of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Congress of Daughters
Water H. Weed
Montana
Washington
Walter H. Weed
Mrs. Weed
Society
Board
Congress
Weed
W. W. McCrackin
Weert
Amos G. Draper
Miriam Danforth
George M. Sternberg
McGrackin
State
Regent
National Board of Management
The
Society For Investigation and Action
Clarendon Smith
Arizona
Robert E Park
Georgia
Stephen B. Elkins
Elking
South Carolina
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sara, Aldrich Richardson
Virginia Mason Bratton
Nine woodsheds burned in rear of several blocks
A morning fire destroyed nine woodsheds behind buildings on Eighth Street and Seventh Street NW, causing about 800 dollars in damage. Firemen battled for an hour to keep flames from spreading to nearby Towles property as the Towles note case for 15000 dollars nears verdict in Circuit Court. James Berry was arrested after resisting arrest at Fifteenth Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW, facing disorderly conduct charges. a blackjack was found on him.
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Eighth Street
Seventh Street
Towles
Traders’ National Bank
Henry O Towles
C. Bryan
Gilbert B. Towles
Zenas
Robbins
James Berry
Fifteenth Street
Rhode Island Avenue
Rawlings
Diaorderly Conauet
Agal Carryl Ora
Chinese Waters Update on Russia Japan Naval Movements
Report from April 24 notes the admiralty weighing foreign telegrams about Vice Admiral Kamimura and Japanese ships. It cites Ro jestvensky’s squadron movements toward Kamranh Bay or into the Pacific, with Raleigh seen at Cavite and Villalobos en route from Shanghai to monitor potential hostile fleet movements toward Philippine waters.
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Nebogatott
Rorestvensky
Togo
Admiralty
Kamimuren
Diana
Saigon
Halfong
Tonquin
Rojestvensky
Kamranh Bay
Raleigh
Labuan
Bernio
Cayos Islands
Philippines
Cavite
Navy Department
Philippine
Cuyor Islands
Villalobos
Shanghai
Death at Sixth Street Curve Inquest Finds Unavoidable Accident
Truman Beckett, engineer, killed when an engine toppled after leaving the tracks at a curve on Sixth Street and Maryland Avenue. Coroner Nevitt's jury ruled death an unavoidable accident. Fireman Billingham survived by jumping from the cab. Witnesses described the curve, train movement, and prior incidents, with Beckett praised for staying at his post.
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Truman Beckett
Sixth Street
Maryland Avenue
Beckett
Charles W. Billingham
Nevitt
Thomas C. Jerome
Southern Express Company
Billingham
Wilson Eppley
John H. Palmer
Pennsylvania Company
J. H. Cathel
Glasebrook
Student's Life Value Less
In Bloomington Illinois April 24 a damage suit feature cited a university student Ralph O Roberts killed in a derailment case. The defense argued no dependents existed. Judge Wright ruled the point well taken an appeal will be taken. Other notes report Hon John G Carlisle in Washington for Crawford Machen Lorenz post office case. William A Weaver who attempted suicide was sent to Washington Asylum Hospital for despondency Monday night.
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Bloomington
Ill
Wright
Champaign
Ralph O. Roberts
University of Illinois
Roberts
Slemi
Akien
John G. Carlisle
William A. Weaver
Mendota
First Precinct
Washington Asylum Hospital
Trial Board Recommends Dismissal of Bicycle Policeman Walsh
The police trial board urged Commissioners to dismiss Bicycle Policeman J. G. Walsh for playing a game of craps at the Seventh precinct station with Policeman P. A. Hoffman. Hoffman was previously dismissed after being found guilty of craps with Policeman G. H. Laleger, who was also dismissed.
Fight New Pool Room Sparks Kenilworth Tuxedo Meeting
Kenilworth Citizens Association rallies residents of Kenilworth and neighboring Tuxedo to oppose a Maryland side pool room near the DC line. Committees plan action before Prince George's County authorities and District Commissioners, with wire-stringing probes and potential inquiries at Upper Marlboro.
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Kenilworth
D. C
Tuxedo
District of Columbia
Maryland
Anacostia Road
Maryland Line
Virginia
Addison Chapel Road
Anacostia and
Bladensburg Road
M. Ohord
Barber
Mallory
John Holmes
Upper Marlboro
R. F. Wright
J. H. Vorhees
Thomas C. Holmes
A. W. Mallory
T. M. Mohler
Frank C. Farr
City of
Washington
Merrick
Citizens’ Association
Weather Conditions Report From the Weather Bureau April Update
The Weather Bureau reports pressure fall near the mouth of the J Lawrence and a moderate low in that area. The western Texas region shows little progress from the Southwestern Depression, with high pressure over a ridge from the Carolinas to Lake Superior. Rain is forecast for Gulf States and parts of the Mississippi and Ohio valleys Tuesday and Wednesday, with warmer readings in northeastern districts and winds varying by coastline. Local data include temperatures from midnight to 2 p.m., with highs around 71 and lows near 42, plus rainfall measurements for several cities and a list of hourly sun exposure and humidity figures.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
the &J. Lawrence
Texas
Carolinas
Lake Superior
Rocky Mountain
Roth
Arkansas
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
New Mexico
Gulf States
Misasissippi Valley
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Atlantic Coast
Middle Atlantic Coast
South Atlantic Coast
East Gulf Coast
West Gulf Coast
Lower Lakes
Upper Lakes
Caropean
Grand Banks
Asheville
N.C
Atlanta
Gap
Cr IA
Atlantic City
Not
Biemarck
N. Dak
Ag Botton
Mass
Buffalo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Ohto
Cheyenne
Wyo
Davenport
Iowa
Denver
Colo
Des Moines
Galvaston
Tex
Helena
Mort
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Little Hock
Ark
Zis Marquette
Mich
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
New York
North Platte
Nebr
Omaha
Smoot Ejectment Suits Set For Trial In Circuit Court
Five ejectment suits set for trial before Chief Justice Clabaugh in Circuit Court No 2 involve Mrs Louisa J Smoot as plaintiff. The cases, alleging unusual legal questions, concern property claimed by Mrs Smoot in Washington worth over 200000. Defendants include Senator Redfield Proctor and others. a motion to consolidate has been made. Attorneys for parties include Lambert, Baker, Darlington, Leighton, Wilson, Lincoln, Williamson and others.
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Louisa
J Smoot
Justice Clabaugh
Circuit Court No
Smoot
Samuel 8
Washington
London
England
Samuel Hoover
Lambert and Baker
J J Darlington
Senator Proctor
B F Leighton
Washington Brick and Terra Cotta Company
Jesse H. Wilson
Mary B. Freeman
Lincolns
Norment
C. J. Williamson
Hoover
Dancers In Shirt Waists At Ladies Club Dance
The annual shirt waist dance by the Ladies Club of the Washington Saengerbund drew many to the C Street clubhouse. Conch's Orchestra played German waltzes as guests wore bright shirt waists in blue red green pink and gray. Prizes were not awarded but jokes about ugliest waist circulated. Souvenirs of cotton rabbits were handed out. dancing ran from 8:30 until morning with refreshments for the younger members. Officers named: Mrs J Barthel president, Mrs A Levy vice president, Mrs Karl Zander treasurer, and Mrs A Hutterly secretary, with Mrs Hutterly chairing the arrangements.
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Washington Saengerbund
C Street
Ladies' Club
J Barthel
A Levy
Karl Zander
A. Hutterly
Hutterly
Postum touted as coffee substitute in editor Browne letter
The Rockford Morning Star editor Stanley Browne touts Postum as a healthful coffee substitute. He describes indigestion relief after switching from coffee and urges boiling Postum fifteen minutes to release flavor and nutrients. The letter promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Browne the
Rockford Morning Star
Stanley Browne
Wellville
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T Shanahan
Daniel Shea
Wilson
Malone Edward P Harrington
Alexadar T Rorka
Gwynn Gardiner Barry Mohun
JS Fishgamtth
P Cullen
Frank Duggan
George L Dent
Count Vanntelil
D Narreth
P J O'Connell
F Connell
Aloysius Fennell
H Ogle
J A Lekert
Darvin
Joyea
J McQuade
Ho Johnson Jr
VT Hoetakell
Mr. Kean
W Sonun
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Bof
Saul
FF Moran
O Connor
George H
Ovonnor
Matt Home
Jos
Roman
P Maloney
James Bronnan
George Ro
Krever
Sexton
George H Ogle
George T
Kat
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Mortin
Burke John Murphy
HF Brooks
Brant
Toomes
John Keanells
Lock Ruppert Wooe
Leo C Marsh
Joa Madigan
JJ Dermody
Danmas Parker Mangan
Wirt Hammett
John H Burch
Jo Colin
Hon
Wilson & Mayers
Niwaera Pee Ghive
ST. Martin's Parish
Hostetter
Crawford
Castoria
J .F. Barber
Kenworth Association
Allen W. Mallory
District of Columbia and
Francis E. Craveloux
Jackson City
St. Asaph
Lansburgh & Bro
Tate
Panama
Lansburgh
Sanders & Stayman Co
F Street
Ladies’ Club of
Saengerbund
Peter Grogan
Peter Grogan, “Schveen i Ano
Giddings & Steele
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fussell’s
Fussel
Fussell
New York City
M. T. Fussell
New York Avenue
Hebbard
Tony
George E. Hebbard
Ninth Street
A.collins
Inc
Guadycar
Buckingham’s
G St. N. W
Pa. Ave. N. W
Dizziesa
Rts
Adway
Matt & CO
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
St. N.W
American Security and Crust Company
Underground Waterworks Co
7Th St
Washington, D
Maryland Land and Improvement Co., Inc
Butler
Natonal Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company
Hell
Macdonnalgz School OF Phrenology and Psychology
9Th St
Mme
L Macdonnall
B. B
Sampung
Nshaw & Bro
Alexandria
Vernog
Shoomaker CO
Coberth
McGill, & Wallace
W.leid T. Bide
Sth
Fate
Eo. v. Kirkpatrick
Bond
Mth
Main
P. LI Hodges
Pope
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