Enigmatic Prison Ship Officer Charles Lower Discharged
A Washington man identified only as Charles Lower left Portsmouth yesterday after a seventeen year prison ship term. He enjoyed special privileges, entertained visitors including women, and traveled with a wealthy party. Officials deny full facts, hinting at a hidden service secret and a controversial career behind naval discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lower
Washington
Portsmouth
Marine Corps
Southern
N.H
Bastille
Lower
Navy
oMcer
Jacky
Avery Privietee
Quartermaster's Department
Naval
Reply to Capt. Mitchell Signals Garrison Race Equality Dispute
Henry and Buchanan Garrisons, two black units of the Army and Navy Union in the District of Columbia, dispute Capt J Walter Mitchell who resigned as deputy commander. W T Conrey and George L Snider challenge his claim that black and white garrisons stir unrest over racial equality. They cite strong membership, active charity, and peaceful relations. Memorial day parades showed limited white garrison presence despite past larger white participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Buchanan
Army and
Navy Unien
Department of the
Mitchell
George L. Snider
Theodore Roosevelt
Tenry
Tugtrict Garrisong
Millionaire Banker Ed Jennings Leaves Jail in Pittsuburg
Former Columbia National Bank president Ed ward TE Jennings, who served his term for bribery linked to Pittsuburg councilmen, steps from jail to a waiting touring car. He plans to reunite with family and return to work immediately, denying any vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Jennings
Pittsburg
Washington Post
Edward TE. Jennings
Columbia National Bank
Pittsbura
Pittsburo
Former Ambassador Francis Robbed During Trip to Oyster Bay
Charles F. Francis, ex ambassador to Austria, reportedly lost or had his pocketbook with 3000 in cash and papers stolen during a motor trip to Oyster Bay to meet Col Roosevelt. Mr and Mrs Francis reached Lenox where hotel staff lent money to continue the journey and Lenox police were alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spa
Washington Poat
Lenox
Mass
Oyster Bay
Col
Roosevelt
Charles (. Francis
Austria
Francis
Fotel Aupinwall
Descriptions of Messiah Hope Across Religions in Celeron
Brooklyn Pastor cites a coming Messiah awaited by Jews, Freemasons, Muslims, Catholics, and Protestants. The essay urges unity under divine rule, predicts a 100 year earthly reign of peace, and emphasizes the Kingdom of God as the universal fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celeron
N. Y
Chelles
Rusge
Brooklyn Tabernacle
International Bible Students’ Association
Hepéal
Russell Aald
Moses
David
Solomon
Aaron
Melchizedek
Freemasons
Hiram Aim
Solommn
Israel
Isaac
Islam
Abraham
Tanac
Jacob
Jesus
Christendom
Sim
Sheen
Vin
Allah
Adams
Flohim
Earth
Adam
Messiah
Paradise
Detsila
God
Andy
St. Paul
Mount Sinai
Mount Zion
Moses—Mesaiah
Pellagra Patient in Georgetown Ward Faces Uncertain Recovery
Gertrude Monsen, a Norwegian Pellagra patient at Georgetown Hospital, spoke of doubt in recovery and asked to be left alone. She described profound apathy, said her parents are dead, and revealed she came from Norway a year ago. Her fragile condition and restrained emotion underscored the ward's somber scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagheges
Georgetown Meapital
Tenterviewer
Charity Ward
Georgetown Hospital
Gertrude Monsen
Azié
Norway
Monsen
Copp Plans New Campaign On Moving Picture Shows
Rev Zed Coop spoke at Bethany Chapel about the social and educational impact of moving pictures. He announced plans for a Washington nickelodeons tour to study Sunday shows sanitary conditions crowd behavior after 10 pm and the influence on children youths and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Zed Coop
Bethany Chapel
Local Pharmacy Ad Mix Shows City Drugstores
A dense listing highlights numerous Washington area druggists and suppliers. It mentions Hatman’s Drug Store at Th and H streets NE with prescriptions and night bell, Hurlebaus’ Drug Store at Ath and Ale NW with money orders, telegrams, and staff, and W. F. Mattingly in charge of prescriptions. Additional entries include Violetta Cream for burns, multiple pharmacists on Seventh Street, and Leadbeater’s wholesale drug warehouse. The ad also notes dyeing services, electric contractors, engraving firms, and cleaning services, all under a single classifieds-style block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatman
Night Bell
Fay Gaa Blils Hare
Starnes
Lincoln
Hurlebaus
W. FB. Mattingly
Hth
Violetta Crham
W. T. Kerfoot, Jr
T. Bhonaugh
Pharmaci Southwest Cor
7Th ST. NW
Y St. Day & Company
Leadbeater
Wholewaly Drug Warehouse
Florists advertise shop locations and offerings across streets
A fragmented OCR list shows multiple florist names and addresses including Bramer and Marche Co, with references to center market, phone numbers, and various street anchors such as 122 Sth. 6953. 2416. It mentions Washington Florista Coe and a store at 1707 14th St, outlining offerings like house plants and dishware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Bramer
Center
Marc
STH &T
Marche & CO
BR. Corie
Washington
Florista Coe
14Th St
Robert Amaberich’s Sons unveils new ladies’ footwear line
Washington’s largest store debuts special lightweight white canvas oxfords and ankle strap sandals from Bosardeos Lion Store in a bold women’s wear showcase. Tab 8 highlights the fashion focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Amaberich
Food surveyors and local markets advertise in city directory
A fragmented list shows food surveyors and markets such as Gholee Meats and Provisions, Rauhling's Union Market, and AMAEIN'S Homemade Bread, with delivery times and phone numbers. Other entries promote Dairy products, ice cream makers, and watch and jewelry services by local shops near Center Market, with addresses on 12th and V Streets NW, and Union Station clock items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris
Raumling
Amaein
Pusbell
Phope North
Boorneeld
Phang L
Center Market
Katreston
Jersey Dairy
Bowles
City
Pearbo
Pennayivania Ave
Rockford
M. B. Korman
Jawales
Union Station
Weber
Kya
Wines and Liquors and Related Ads at White House Area
A dense ad fragment lists The Shoomaker Company offerings of old wines whiskies and brandies with addresses and officers. It mentions The Ideal Loan and multiple music stores including Foster manager and Chas. M. Ittey remanufacturing piano goods with prices and terms, plus several instrument shops and repair services along F Street and PA Ave. NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoomaker Company
Shooucker Ryé
August W. Nosck
Prest. and
Treas
Gao
A. Wijksmason
Sec'y
Migital
Atresia
Monumental marble and granite work in Washington area
Monuments by Gyonge E. Coqgper Marble and Granite offer first class work at moderate prices. Address and telephone listed for Washington DC. Express and Moving services advertise freight, furniture and plane shipment with equipment. George W Knox Express Co provides household goods moving packing storage and freight. Storage Co promotes storage in downtown buildings and offers estimates on moving services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gyonge
Washington, D.C
Srikg'a Express
Henan
Appa Peloraayy Pestae Ani
Phwane Geo. W. Knox Expresa Company
417
Ave
Housepold Gonda
Peanesivania R. R. Telshone M
Toanlonely
Fragmented 1920s Washington Classified Fragments
A garbled collection of ads for clothing shops and services in Washington. Mentions tailor made outfits, dry goods, men and ladies clothing, bargain prices, and multiple store names including Max Simon, Eisenmants, George & Co, and The Shade Shop. Contains scattered addresses and contact hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Jas
A. Wilner
H Burch
N. E
Washington
Max Simox
All Garmanta
Eisenmant's
H Street
Wis
Men's
Hoye
D.C
George & CO
Local Clerks Advertise Goods and Shops in Alexandria
Alexandria shoppers are urged to visit Star Clothing House for men and boys apparel, Prieslander and Lanny Raeston offer stationery and sporting goods, Whitbon sells pianos organs and sheet music, Greenbaum’s promotes women and children’s shoes, The Hive at Georgetown lists department store items, and Nordlinger’s Love Clothiers advertise hats and haberdashery with long-standing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Clothing House
Ae. A
Lanny Raeston
Greenbaum's
Greexbaum
West Washington
Georgetown
Mostow
W. OR
Brewton
UNION
Three Drownings From Echo Lake Canoe Accident
Special to the Washington Port reports a drowned trio from Echo Lake. Winifred Marion 18 Henrietta Cecilia 14 and Charles W Pinkney Jr 25 were in a round bottom canoe that overturned during a shifting of passengers. The Pinkneys longtime Echo Lake visitors include Charles Pinkney a New York merchant and principal stockholder in the NY Porto Rico steamship line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paterson
N. J
Echo Lake
Winifred Marion
Henrietta Cecilia
Charles W. Pinkney, Jr
Pinkneys
Charles Pinkney
New York
Porto Rico
Armored cruiser squadron conducts target practice off Virginia Beach
Special to The Washington Post reports Rear Admiral Staunton's squadron comprising the Tennessee, North Carolina, and Montana left Hampton Roads eight days after arriving from South American waters to hold target practice at the Southern drill grounds about two miles off Virginia Beach. The group plans to stay away until late week, with auxiliary cruiser Prairie also departing to head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Norfolk
Tennessee
North Carolina
Montana
Staunton
Hampton Roads
South American
Virginia Beach
Cruizer Prairie
Hea
President C L Bretz Dead in Cumberland
Dalton Lewis Bretz aged 63 general manager of the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad and president of the Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway died at his home after several days illness. He was a prominent Republican and was urged to run for Congress. Survived by his second wife Matilda H Hartley of Bedford Pa, first wife died years ago. He was among western Maryland's wealthiest men. Remains to Bedford for interment Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Cumberland
Dalton Lewis Bretz
Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway
Brett
Matilda H. Hartley
Bedford
Talks with Women How to Appreciate a Mother's Love
Poetic reflection on mothers and their love, noting that appreciation grows only after loss. Emphasizes the sacrifice of a good and true mother and the sorrow found in graveyard quiet.
Infamed Kidneys and Mother's Love Urge Bright's Disease Hope
Medical writers warn Bright's Disease is incurable once kidney trouble begins and many confuse it with general kidney ailment. A pamphlet cites 63 000 deaths from kidney troubles, urging Fulton’s Renal Compound as the only hope before bedridden. a Mother’s Day drapery of sentiment extols a mother's sacrifice and dignity, urging pride in aging, worn features as signs of love and care.
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Bright
Fulton
Washington
He Evans
John J. Fulwe
Man Frangieco
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Capt. Mitchell
Army and Navy Union
Millionaire
Co. C. Francia
Isaiah
Fomtertul
Navid
Jehovah
Sue
Copp
Nickelodeons
W. B. Moses & Sons F
11Th
N. W
Soldiers OF Fortune
Lyman Howe
Ce Guide of
el Ah Sesiat
Ecaeaice Savings, Bark
Dacaes Rational Savings and Trust Company
Masa
Horta
la Mode" Preseing CO
Confectioners
H.W. Cassidy
Northwest Department Stores
Woodward ¢ & Lothrop
Paris
Palais Royal
Fricon
Behrend's
Ladice
Holcowites
Baines
Homs
Hi St
Norte
Drugeists
Rong Rieti
Rampey
Bertere
KERB
Louis & Gore
Wassageroy
Mac
Gates & Rich
Trist
Gill's
Dmera
Alt
Auker
Washington’s
Jackson Bros
Philadelphia
McCray
Oe Et Nelgon Refrigerator CO
Walt
Tae
The
Bassar
Jewelers
Federate Fricks
F. B. Green
Aith
John H. Tasker
Motora
Belle and Telephones
Clifton G. Clarridg
Ak Macuyaser
Mrekt Northwest
Lanhan Engraving
Charlen
Sinc
Ptona Main
National Engraving
N.W
Florists
Food Surveyors
Home Ice Cream Co. Home Ice
Sts. N.W
IONN
H. Childs
J. Rettler
D. Horning
Northeast Corner
C., Inc
Wellistlan
Sini Gaial
Heewniten Co
J. M. Acwneider
Mir
D St. Me
Trunes
F. Tsternew
Eerice Shoppe
J. Harold Fteig
Jordan Oe Teenth
G Strests
National Photo Company
Devtinag Ak Photography
Phew SE
Gur
Pri Ima
Ieee
Brooke
W. Joseph Enouse
Kodaks
Ninth &T
Pullman
Fetak
Poviery Supplies
Southern Poultry Supply Company
Em Sthat
Stationery
Epang Etationary
Roberts
New York Avenue
Mae
Neburgh & Es
Leverton & CO
New
Jacos Jiureter
Anataorer
Tolephens
Stomund's
Uatom
Moore & Furoiahings
Cullinan
Sackerman
Hosery
Sigmund's
Geerntowa
G. Ghick
Monarch
H._DODEK
Spring Reilers
Alexandria
Whitbon
King of A
Sinshitmer Sboe CO
West End
Fies House
Mont. Aw
A. M. Baer
Ani Ratatengr
JAKES
Hays
Neer Capital Traction Terminus
St. Georgetown
Feweir
Nordlinger
Virginia
Billie Dierent
Maryland Glen Echo Open
Hippodverea
C. L. Bretz
By Madison C. Peters
Daughter
Licely
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