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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1924

Page

18

Escaped prisoner captured here by Arlington police

Arlington County police arrested James R Harris who escaped from the county jail on November 3 1923 as he left a house on Conduit Road. Harris had escaped with thirteen other prisoners and faced a seven year penitentiary term on a statutory charge. He was identified after confrontation with Sheriff Fields and Commonwealth Attorney Gloth and was in the area on Conduit Road.

Arlington County Pabeat Post Mrennen Tel Clar Alerta Arlington County Police James R. Harris Uail John K. Burke John Wise James E. Burke Washington Harris Conduit Washington Harris Sheriff Fields Gloth George Lown Kem Brown

Thief Robs Store as Shoppers Cry Out in Washington

In Washington Past Hagerstown Md a merchandise store on Beaters Street was robbed while shoppers shouted. The unidentified thief fled as a crowd pursued but police arrived after the escape. Reported injuries include Mrs Sacrey and her son Edward, with extensive head and spinal injuries from a Pennsylvanian railroad crash near Milner. James Kenyon and others also injured. Kenyon’s legs broken and multiple fractures noted. Arthur Wilson, age 41, died after ten days with a broken neck at Weaters Marsland hospital.

Washington Hagerstown Wyragg Omar Apeeas Fae Wass Metan Aue Mre Sa el Sacre Do Edward Sacrey James Kenyon Grewncastle Hos Prahece Chew Wer Ring Milner Sacrey Skuls Cumberland Arthur BO Wilson Mosefied WooVa Farmer Weaters V Marsland Hospital

Riverdale suburb notes on girls club camp and town events

Suburban Riverdale reports detail a weeklong Girls Clubs encampment in Fort Foote under home demonstration head Miss Elien SE. Davis with officers Miss Ruth Tighe and Miss Bertha Knight guiding health and education efforts. Local leaders, a Riverdale firehouse social, and progress on Berwyn Heights annex plans are included along with extensive listings of teachers, community figures, and recent local activities.

Edgar Brown Guy Meloy Lanham Ellen Canfield Landover M. Brigham Bladensburg EB. Simonds Riverdale Emma Simonds A R Lee Decatur Heights Prince Georges County Elizabeth Milligan Sadie Pannebdaker Berwyn Mary Wells Elizabeth Simonds Henrietta Hobson Cottage City Sophia Wolf Helen Brigham Gertrude Gilbertson Filizabeth Toole Davis Brigham Barbara Lee Doris Jarvis Esther Lesscar Mary Lasscer Alva Brashears Audrey Lansbury Evelyn Lansbury Upper Marlboro Edna Mattingly Martha Brooke Mildred Kirby Louise Cusick Elsie Edward P. Marshall Eugene Martin J. J. McDonnell A. F. Baker Henry Peck Thomas Montgomery Karl Krauss John Lynch William Kneessl William Holliday George Montgomery Berwyn-Branchville Marlboro Butcher Jorge Thomas Williard Maura Fenton RO Lee Gertrude Warren Kenneth Robert Gilbertson Marian Harry Thomas George Katherine Harris Rita James Good Mary Cannon Helen Moris Francis Ruth Brigham Linton Millicent Williams Elizabeth Richard Greorge Toole Jearney Harris Lifton Forge Vale Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company Maurice H. Jarvis Family New York New England Fort Foote Doris Elizabeth Toole Gertrude Gil Ibertson Virlginia Spindle Sophie Wolf Henry Sissom Toledo Eben Toole Ion Madison Wiscon

Masons seek fund to build a refuge for aged members

A special Andrew Jackson lodge committee presented plans to raise pledges for the George W. Wright memorial. The fund supports a Virginia refuge for aged Masons and dependents, with August 29 as the official drive start and George E. Warfield as treasurer. Local committee members include George C. Cole Henry Hammond and others.

Washington Post Patrick Alexandria Andrew Jackson Lodge A. F A. M George W. Wright Virginia John L. Peed George E. Warfield George C. Cole Henry Hammond Charles T. Nicholson William T. Thomas George B. Warfield C. C. Batch Alexandria-Washington

Bailey Surrenders In Death Car Case

Bailey, tied to a liquor laden car that killed James Worcester, surrendered at 1223 Vermont Avenue NW after a city wide chase. He identified himself to Assistant District Attorney David A. Hart, facing an assault with a dangerous weapon charge and released on 1500 bond. Investigators say several shots were fired at police from the car.

Jack” Bailey James Worcester Vermont Avenue Sixteenth Street Bailey Assistan David A. Hart

Girl Falls Into Cellar On Seventh Street NW

Celia Leiderman aged 12 fell through an iron trap door at 1203 Seventh Street Northwest yesterday. She suffered severe cuts and bruises, was treated at a nearby drug store, and sent home. Elsie Lowery aged 10 was bitten on both arms by a dog behind her home at 1910 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest. She was taken to Children’s Hospital with non serious injuries.

Seventh Street Celia Leiderman Elsie Lowery New Hampshire Avenue Children’s Hospital Sertone

Doctor Testimony Links Loeb and Franks Kill Plan

The doctor described Loeb as mentally diseased with low blood pressure a tubular heart and a spinal curvature. He cited Leopold's influence and stated Leopold’s family health issues and Leopold’s early developmental signs, plus Loeb’s cold-blooded temperament and dramatic reactions during blood tests. The testimony featured student witnesses discussing Nietzsche and nihilism and Loeb’s jurisprudence and social behavior as part of the ongoing trial narrative.

Loeb Leopold Bright State Robert E. Crowe Nathan Cock Robin Bobby Franks Hulbert Richard Loeb Pr. Hulbert Crowe Robert Armstrong Charlevoix Mich Saya Loeb

Psychiatrists Proposed to Examine Public School Children

New York Aug. Proposal to appoint two psychiatrists to examine children in public schools with salaries in the regular budget. Lawyer George Gordon Rattle says it would help prevent cases like the Franks murder. Mr Battle, representing the Girls' Service League of America, endorsed by nine other social and educational organizations.

New York Board of Education Today George Gordon Rattle Awyer Franks Battle Girls’ Service League of America

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