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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1924
Page
12
Bar association backed Robb to fill the chief justice seat after Smythe's death, while opponents raise questions about Graham's fitness and push for documentary evidence. Debate highlights tensions within the District's legal community and the White House pressure on appointments.
On Historic Analostan Island near Georgetown a party of three canoeists and one woman were shot by a woman later identified as Marie Gladys Young 23 of Northwest Washington. Four shots struck Tavitts Georgia Julio Soldano and a third unnamed woman. Police arrested Young at a shack after a harbor pursuit and charged her with assault with a dangerous weapon.
Commissioner Rudolph ordered preparation of a questionnaire for all auto mobile owners to obtain certificates of title from the District. The form will be based on Maryland’s and simplified, with distribution likely in a month. No registration tags will be issued next year for cars not yet tit led. once titled, renewal or changes are not needed until sale, transfer, or purchase. The measure follows conditions set by Maryland for auto mobile reciprocity with the District.
The National Council on Foreign Service Training will hold a luncheon conference in Boston on June 4 as part of its annual convention. The topic is Student Travel in Foreign Countries and Dr. Glen Levin Swiggett has appointed a committee to study the question.
The war veterans association plans to present six names, likely including Justice Wendell P Stafford, to Mr Peelle after an adjourned meeting. They oppose any outsider such as Graham and expect President Coolidge to wait for the group's input before appointing.
Missouri representative Henry Jost told the Po Neeman s association at Pythian temple that lax juries and defense tactics fuel violent crime. He cited respect erosion for prohibition laws among elites and urged police support. c J Weber announced June 1 memorial ceremonies at Central High for former police members and Maj Sullivan ordered flag lowering at stations after a toren death.
Kentuckians Here Reelect W J Price. The Kentucky State society held its last meeting of the season at Meridian Mansions. William Jennines Price, former Minister to Panama, was reelected president with Mrs Ben Johnson as first vice president and Mrs Maurice Hatcher as second vice president. Gabe Linkens named treasurer. Clarence F Smith reported the society is now one of the citys largest. Following the election, Mrs Charles N Hiker sang selections and Mrs Alma Duke Wright played the piano as Mrs Ben Johnson presided.
While 45 other Notre Dame alumni groups met nationwide, about 100 local graduates gathered at the University club and formed a Notre Dame Alumni club with Fred eric Willam Wile elected president. A letter from Rev. Matthew J. Walsh was read, and speakers included Rep. Nicholas J. Sinnott and others.
Judge Robert E. Mattingly found the Cooperative Home Building Trustees agency contract illegal due to lottery features, voiding it and allowing recovery for holders. The Dabney case showed $308 sought. a receiver was appointed in equity court. The decision targeted lottery managers rather than buyers, deeming the contract uncertain and illegal.
Special notices from the Lanston Monotype Machine Company Philadelphia dated April 7 1924 announce the annual meeting in Alexandria Virginia at the Elke Home corner Prince and Royal Streets on May 1 1924 at noon to elect a board of directors and handle other business transfer books close April 21 and reopen May 6 by order of the board secretary WW Arthur Wellman. After April 34 if 1 1 will not be responsible for debts contracted by any other than myself Herbert M Campbell Adams Floors and floors made over new or new floors of any description put down Adams about them 335 Fat NW Main 1457 BE Nahe Floors cleaned finished and woreda by electric machine 2691 Sth et OW Col Ava
Police say evidence against Mrs. Arthur Northrup grows after officers found a church photograph and $70 cash in her apartment. A tarpiece linked to Steinmetz and Song was also identified. Another church theft was reported as Mrs. Joseph Noell reported $340 stolen from her purse at St John’s Episcopal Church.
Senator Lawrence C. Phipps spoke on WRC radio arguing the nation must protect the Capital City and build highways parks and public buildings for future generations. He urged road and park projects to boost tourism and travel convenience.
Thomas O Leaman, a minor, sues in District Supreme Court against Mas Laszarow & Son to recover 15008 for alleged personal injuries from a July 11, 1923 collision at First and N streets northwest involving a defendant truck and the plaintiff's motorcycle. Attorneys Bramball and McCabe represent the minor.
Senator William H King of Utah proposes amending the teachers salary bill to abolish thirteen supervising principals and align teacher and principal salaries with the original Capper bill. He seeks reductions in officer pay and insists on subcommittee hearings before senate consideration.
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