Woman says mate tried to drive her and child into pole
Mrs Mildred G Johnson, wife of Charles P Johnson, a nurse, filed for a limited divorce in the District Supreme Court alleging her husband attempted to kill her and their child by ramming an automobile into a telegraph pole after warning they would be better off dead. She also accuses him of attempted suicide by potion. Married in 1915, they have one child. Johnson is charged with liquor use and cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred G. Johnson
Charles P. Johnson
Yeaterday
District Supreme Court
Eayton and
Wolf
Johnson
Helen H. Shaffer
Arthur J. Shaffer
Mason. Spaulding and
McIatee
Clarence
Ni. Perry
Eva J. Perry
Montello Avenue
Parry
Cout
Ferry
Pension Office
Nellie L. Kaye
Point Patience
Mds
Frank B Kaye
Kaye
Harry F. Kennedy
Mrs Coffin Heirs Compromise Ends Estate Case
A compromise between Mrs Laura Herringer and her son in law Frank Gordon ends proceedings in the estate of Mrs Sarah F E Coffin, sister of Mrs Herringer, with a decree by Chief Justice McCoy. The estate valued at 75000 dollars. Coffin died January 1, 1921. Gordon becomes sole heir via Mrs Lucy V. Berringer Gordon. Trustees Oscar P. Austin Luther Swartzell and the National Savings and Trust Company directed to distribute payments including 20000 to Gordon 3000 to Austin 1000 to Grace Coffin and 1000 to Robert Coffin plus 560 to the Society of Friends and residue to Mr Berringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura C. Herringer
Frank Gordon
Sarah FE. Coffin
Herringer
McCoy
Equity Court
Ilso
Coffin
Mra
Lucy V. Berringer Gordon
Two Men Sent to Jail on Narcotic Charges
James Garrett Willis and Frederick P. Carson both colored were committed to jail for failing to post bond after a hearing before United States Commissioner Macdonald on narcotic law violations. Carson's address is 208 Four-and-one half street southwest and Willis's is 162 Fourth street southwest. Arrested Wednesday night by Detectives Sanders and Evans and Revenue Agents Maquin and Rabbitt, Carson waived hearing with bond $3,000 and Willis pleaded guilty with bond $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Garrett Willis
Frederick P. Carson
United States
Macdonald
Carson
Willis
Fourth Street
Sanders
Evans
Maquin and
Rabbitt
Motor Check Tests Power Value Of Oil
A new Wasson Motor Check in Washington tests how oil affects engine power and shows faults like faulty ignition and dirty valves. Free tests begin tomorrow at the Fourteenth Street lab, with two complimentary tests for buyers of Havoline oil via dealer coupons. The test also notes insurance offers via The Post paper, including a $500 burial policy and a $2,500 accident policy with minimal premiums.
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Wasson
Fourteenth Street
Florida Avenue Northwest
Indian Refining Company
Washington
Delaer
Kiwanis Club Hears Nan Halperin Sing
Nan Halperin and Le Paradis orchestra headlined the Kiwanis luncheon at the Hotel Washington with impersonations by Halperin. Logan Payne chaired. The club mourned Josiah D. Hanks Jr. a former Capitol district governor, with a wreath sent to his Richmond funeral. Visiting Kiwanians Raymond Bellamy and Herman Nordlie attended from Carbondale and Moorhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Paradis Orchestra
Nan Halperin
Keith
Kiwanis Club
Washington
Logan Payne
Richmond
Josiah Dd, Hanks, Jr
Capitol District
Kiwanians
Raymond W. Bellamy
Carbondale
Herman Nordlie
Moorhead, Minn
Purcell Murder Case Testimony Ended
Testimony in the Purcell murder case concluded yesterday in criminal court No 1 before Chief Justice McCoy Five hours were allowed to each side for arguments Defendants Joseph Slaughter Ernest A Brown and Willam Ludley testified denying involvement in the shoot that killed Policeman John W Purcell on October 17 1923 Lloyd Monroe the fourth defendant did not testify Attorneys Wampler and Lynch sought a separate trial for Monroe but this was denied at the outset by the court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purcell
McCoy
Joseph Slaughter
Ernest A. Brown
Willam Ludley
John W. Purcell
Lloyd Monroe
Wampler and Lynch
Monroe
Man Arrested Again As He Enters Court
William Parker, colored, 636 iThird street southwest, appeared before United States Commissioner George H. Macdonald to answer illegal sale and possession of whisky charges. Lieut. Davis and his vice squad arrested him in the commissioner's office. Hearing continued to August 15. Parker must post $500 bond in police court for the second charge and is held on a $1,500 bond for the first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Parker
iThird Street
United States
George H. Macdonald
Lieut. Davis
Parker
Lieut
Davis
Macdonald
Vother
Architect Discusses Engineering Problems at Monarch Club
Albert J. Harris outlines modern and ancient architecture issues to Monarch club members at the City club luncheon. Arthur A. Riemer says Baltimore's Monarch club will attend Ladies' Night on August 14 at H. S. Omehundro's Chevy Chase home. Dr. Harry S. Bernton will speak soon with Prof. Henry Grattan Doyle, and committee chairmen will meet Monday at the City club before a stag at Keith's theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Harris
Monarch Club
Arthur A. Riemer
Balitimore
Chevy Chane
H. S. Omehundro
Harry S. Bernton
Henry Grattan Doyle
City Club
Keith's
First Teachers Pay Raises Take Effect In City Schools
The new teachers salary bill raises base pay and shifts some officials to monthly checks. Dr. Frank W. Ballon will start at 8000 annually with 100 increases to 10000. Two assistant superintendents and several principals gain new scales as the district adopts twelve monthly payouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Ballon
Harry English
Board of Examiners
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Broocnerh
Sac
Goldenbergs
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Little Friend
Alzes
Men’s Union
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Colat
Turn
McKay
Goldenhare
Mildred G. Johnson Sues
C. C. H. Perry
Potter's Field
Studebaker
Indian Refining Company, Inc
National Bank
Penn. Ave
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D Streets
Salem
Kann’s
Kann
Young Lens Shop
ADAG
F Street
Stratford
Palm Beach
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