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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1919

Page

11

Clarendon to Sell Lot for Civic Ends

The Clarendon Citizens Association plans an August lawn party auction to raise funds for incorporation expenses and additional fleet facilities. A 14 by 125 foot lot gifted by Veter Latterner is up for sale with a standing offer of 3150, previously won in a raffle by Luig Gen Rixey who returned it to the association. Local officials and the Old Dominion Band will participate in a community event amid decorations and a county-wide gathering.

Clarendon Citizens' Association Pharmacy Plana Lose Clarendon Fire Department Luig Gen Rixey Howard T. Fields Tromer Washington Prm Manton

Papers Plan Labor Day Memorial Ceremony

A Washington Post summary notes the association's secretary reports the executive committee fixed September 4 Labor Day as the celebration date and the courthouse as the venue, with a program including laying a foundation for a memorial.

Tary Court House

U S to Lead as Maritime Nation at Wrightsville

Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels spoke at Wrightsville Beach during the State Press Association convention, declaring the United States on the road to maritime dominance. He praised seapower, promised a merchant marine built with American ships and crews, and said the nation will keep trade in American hands. He then inspected a half million dollar customs house and witnessed the Cape Fear freighter launch at the Liberty plant.

Wilmington Josephus Daniels Navy State Press Association Wrightsville Carolina Press Association Cape Fear Liberty Plant Customs House Daniels United States Mr Daniels

Negroes Held for Jury in Statutory Burglary Case

In Rockville Maryland four Washington negroes Artie Payne Frank Payne James Powell and William Parker were bound over for the November grand jury on charges of statutory burglary after a preliminary hearing before Judge W Frank Gaither. They allegedly forced entry into a home near Norbeck on July 9 and a $200 missing money claim was filed. They deny breaking in or stealing money but admit taking four cases of whisky, saying they fled before completing the purchase.

Washington Post Richmond Weldon Baltimore East Center Street E E James Waddell United States Supreme Court James Waddill James Rockville Frank Gaither Artie Payne Frank Payne James Powell William Parker Washington Lalhe Ball Norbeck

Public pole dispute in Alexandria court case rises over right of way

In Alexandria court Judge Louis C. Barley heard John J. Bayne and Norman R. Davis seek to bar Alexandria County Lighting Company from erecting a utility pole on their property. The judge indicated owners own the right of way to the street center and called for consultation before poles are placed. The ruling will likely move to the state court of appeals if against the lighting company.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Public Service Corporation Louis C. Barley Corporation Court John J. Bayne Norman R. Davis Alexandria County Lighting Company Howard W. Smith William P. Woolls

Great Lakes steamships sold to Anderson Overseas for 40 million

The War Shipping Administration sells 100 Great Lakes steamers built during the war to Anderson Overseas Corp of New York for about 40 million dollars. Delivery starts August 10 at six or more ships weekly. The sale, described as possibly the largest on record, will eventually place vessels under French and Italian ownership with partial payments and controls to ensure insurance protection and freedom from liens.

Great Lakes Shipping Board Anderson Overseas Corporation New York Hurley Said

FLIER GETS CROIX DE GUERRE AT LANGLEY FIELD

Capt H M Gallop, a Lafayette squadron veteran, received the croix de guerre with palm from Col T F Dodd at Langley Virginia. The award honors his overseas leadership and service. Elizabeth A Nelson sues Halvor G Nelson for limited divorce and separate maintenance citing his earnings near $6,000 yearly. Elisabethi Harris represents.

Langley Field Virginia H M Gallop Marshal Petain T F Dodd Gallop Lafayette Elizabeth A. Nelson Halvor G. Nelson P Street Northwest Elisabethi 'C. Harris

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