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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1924

Page

18

President Coolidge to View Holy Name Parade Plans

The Holy Name Society expects 100000 marchers and many visitors for the national convention parade with President Coolidge anticipated to attend. Organizers outlined housing, housing accommodations, and the parade's goals to affirm faith, promote family values, and unity among members nationwide.

Holy Name Society Cooldge Mod Ripple P C Gavan William H. DeLacy P. J Hartigan Reading

Died Archibald Trepar August 3 1974 obituary list

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Secret Marriage Denied By Girl 16 in New Jersey

A 16 year old girl identified as Wiss bourse hushey and her family revealed a swift secret marriage to Charles Reitelbach, 14, after four months of courtship. The ceremony was performed in Alexandrata by Rev Michael T Cannon. The couple planned a short concealment but then told their parents when the bride went on a house party to Penn State. Parents declined to allow the union and Reitelbach was ordered from the Buckley home. The girl, a Central High School graduate, planned additional schooling at St Marys Convent, while both families remain unsettled about the outcome.

Wiss Bourse Huchey Luckies Retelbach Penn State College Mre Reitebach Buckley Mr Buckley Rebtelbach Central High School St Marys Convent

Hibernians to Unveil Tribute to War Nuns

National and local Ancient Order of Hibernians and auxiliary members met at the Raleigh hotel to discuss plans for unveiling a memorial to war nuns. The ceremony is set for September 20 at the triangular park near Con ne t Avenue MM Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW. Local and national leaders including Mrs Adba thrists, Mrs Ellen Ryan, and James I fhert led committees to coordinate the event and expected to bring 100 delegates from across the country.

Tlans Ancient Order of Hibernians Raleigh Hotel Conne T Avenue MM Street Rhode Island Avenue Dart Hibernians Jwh Adba Thrists Leveland Natrmist Aux Ellen Ryan Folly Fhea Island Th Mortal James I Fhert Endannapolis Joseph A Daly Voss Julia Ltorahr

Obituary notices and funeral details across multiple families

A fragmented obituary page records numerous memorials and interment plans. Names such as Hollingeworth, Lavangming, Plant, Riley, Normith, Motrg, and Thompson appear with service schedules at local churches and cemeteries, detailing burial dates, locations, and mourners.

Women and Girls Bitten by Dogs in Two Incidents

Reports to the police describe three dog bite incidents on July 28 and Sunday afternoon at addresses in Northwest and Northeast Washington. Miss Irma Moses aged four and Rosenthal children ages nine were bitten on the left ankle by Silas Rosenthal’s dog. Mildred Confrey aged twelve was bitten on both ankles by her father’s dog while playing in her front yard. she was treated by Dr Joe Brennan.

Irma Moses Kuleanor Rosenthal Biltmore Street Silas Rosenthal Mildred Confrey Twelfth Street J Oe Brennan Monroe Street

Floods prompt redredging of Potomac channel in Georgetown

A government report warns heavy spring floods have deposited large silt in the Virginia Potomac channel near Georgetown since December, risking loss of the 20 foot controlling depth. It notes 860729 cubic yards moved to Columbia Island, a June survey shows 273000 cubic yards newly added, and cites inadequate Washington terminal facilities as a related concern.

Virginia Channel Potomac Highway Bridge Georgetown Harry Tastor O Connor Columbia Island Washington Hood

Bride Parents Describe Camp Meade Marriage Report

Bride and groom details emerge from Camp Meade ceremony. Margaret Jane, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence, wed Chester, son of Rev Mos Summer Ho theater Nasheed Tenn, with local family statements and notes on prior camp arrangements.

Moss Margaret Jane Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Camp Meade Martin Stevenson Hos Clarence D Chester i Nasheed Tenn Meise Wiloph Fifera Dafantra Eta Oh «Ter Meade

Police raid nets six prisoners as liquor seized at three parties

Vice squad crackdowns lead Lieut O T i 3 to raid a colored dancing party at 1635 Vermont avenue northwest where 362 gallons of corn liquor and three cases of beer are seized. Arrests include Richard Frederick Smith and Albert Rhett Price. Other raids on 219 Ninth street northwest and 614 Trout Alley yield liquor, cash, and additional arrests.

Vermont Avenue Cardy Kid Hop Ang Kad Price Richard Frederick Smith Albert Rhett Price Hqnor Barker Vice Squad Edward McCarthy Ninth Street McCarthy Elizabeth Maringer Lieut Davis Teo Harry Dent Vernon Apartments William H Thomas Thirty Sixth Street John Selby Trout Alley Selby Fieut Davis We Quade Holmes Fisher

Wife leaves husband over lost love note

Mrs Pearl Taylor Pardoe disappeared from her home on July 26 leaving a note saying it is a crime to live with her husband when she does not love him. Homer Witham Pardoe, a Congress hotel waitress's husband, asks police to help search and forgives her.

Pearl Taylor Pardor Homer Witham Pardoe Pardoe Congress Hotel

Ticket Seller Fined For Throwing Lemons

John Cheen a Black man who has appeared in court pleaded guilty in police court to intoxication. Policeman H H Frye testified Green operated at Seventh and D streets northwest selling tickets to the annual police and firemen benefit baseball game. Those who bought were offered free drinks but patrons who refused were pelted with lemons from Green’s big pockets. He was fined ten dollars.

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Sleeping Trio Seized In Burglary Case

A deputy sheriff arrested three men asleep in a car before the Rockville Mil courthouse early Sunday in connection with a Kensington store burglary. The trio identified as John Dale Colbert Burroughs and Pete Bassford, all aged 18, from Tenleytown and American University Park respectively.

Rockville Mil Courthouse Sherif Stanley Gingell Kensington Mil Tohn Dale Colbert Burroughs Tenleytown SC Pete Bassford Amertrian Iniversity Park

Jewelry Thefts At Narrihaest Thieves Break Window

Thieves stole jewelry valued at about 250 dollars from Peterson Sons Jewelers. The suspects entered by breaking the window and fled unseen yesterday morning. Police search for the culprits as neighborhood residents react with alarm.

Mar Earl Peterson 4& Sons Jewelers Narihaest

Loss Reported Of Ring Valued At 1 2 Million

A report notes the loss of a diamond ring valued at 1 2 million. Police or officials have not released further details as the search continues. The incident occurred at an address on West 896 Street. George Fo Wirras is named in the report.

George Fo Wirras Vesterdas

Porcupines at Zoo Shed Quills in New Coats at Washington Gardens

At the Washington Zoological Gardens the porcupines are changing coats from small South American varieties to large African types. Keepers report quills dropping constantly as new ones grow, with Indian and Malay porcupines already updated. Only the armadillo remains with its old armor.

Washington Frank C. Lowe

War time barracks in Potomac park to be removed soon

Disappearance of unsightly barracks buildings in Potomac Park is assured. Lieut Gold Sherrill in charge of public buildings and grounds said storage will move to Sixth and A Streets north of building D. Vacated buildings salvaged for government repairs, and the plan will continue as current barracks are emptied amid fears of collapse from overloading.

Potomac Park Sherrill General Supply Committee Col Sherrill

New Routes for Sixteenth Street Buses Announced

Public utilities commission approved new bus routes while Sixteenth street is repaved. Inspector Albert J Headley, chief of the traffic bureau, said prior routes would worsen congestion. Effective 3 pm yesterday, southbound buses run from Sixteenth Street west on Budd, south on Ontario, west on Kalorama, south on Champlain, east on Florida to Sixteenth. Northbound buses follow the reverse: from Sixteenth west on Florida, north on Champlain, east on Kalorama to Sixteenth.

Sixteenth Street Sixteenth Streets Public Utilities Commission Commission Albert J Headley Traffi Bureau Budd Ontario Road Kalorama Road Champlain Street Florida Avenue

Petworth Bus Plan Outlined to Residents at Meeting

At a Petworth Citizens meeting held at president Timothy Pincher’s home, Washington Rapid Transit representatives detailed an improved bus system including double decker buses and a 10 cent fare. The association urged submitting the full plan to the Public Utility Commission for consideration.

Tthe Petworth Citizens Association Timothy Pincher Washington Rapid Transit .Company Pub He Utility Commission

Autoist's Leg Broken As Machine Hits Pole

Spencer Walker aged 8 years, colored, suffered a fracture of the left leg when the automobile in which he rode struck a telegraph pole on Conduit Road. AHred Brown colored, plain place northwest, was arrested charged with drunkenness. Walker was taken to Emergency Hospital.

Spencer Walker Hughes Court Northwest Ahred Brown

D. C. Commissioners Return From Vacations Today

The District of Columbia commissioners plan a session today with the full board back from two weeks of vacations. Commissioner Ruadétgh is due to resume duties this morning before a possible trip to New England for an additional rest. Commissioner Oyster, who left Washington Saturday for a river trip, is also expected to return today as several department heads remain on vacation.

Ruadétgh New England Oyster Washington Board of Commissioners

Wife Seeks Limited Divorce Alleging Husband Attack

Mrs Fannie FE Rousseau filed for a limited divorce from Raymond E Rousseau in November 1821 claiming he attacked her and broke her nose and took her engagement ring. She says he has not supplied money or clothes for three years and that they married August 18 1918 and have one child.

Fannie FE Rousseau District Supreme Court Raymond E Rousseau Turnage and Beall Rousseau Irs Rousseau Schaeffer Karl Kindleberger Rahe Rahe Race

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