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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1924

Page

14

Fourth district leads Veterans Bureau decentralization effort

The Fourth district covering Maryland and Virginia will open the Baltimore regional office and establish new subdistricts and a central claims board. Managerial changes include Charles Sargent and local offices in Richmond and Charleston. The move, directed by Frank T Hins, aims to hasten investigations and ratings under a regional structure.

Veterans Bureau Virginia Frank T Hins Alma Dalton Tseh Tater Near Ork Fiat Geri oTmeris Disas Ivy Reat Haltimore Sgona Offia Martland Veterans Nieth District Board Astet co @ gaton

Died Falcow er Obituary Notice in Local Paper

Obituary notices detail the death of Falcow er aged 74 on August 13. Funeral services announced from residence 633 F street with a burial at Boom Intem cemetery pending, relatives invited. Another notice mentions Luther Thir jay August 14 192t with funeral arrangements by UFREES & F at of Ato Pola.

Falcower Fredar Panta Sat Peter Mars Luther

Camp Meade to Raise Kane for Two Weeks

Camp Meade will host Private Kane from Kane Pennsylvania for two weeks of duty with student officers of the reserve corps. Camp officials debate if asbestos lined equipment is needed or if Kane will prove to be a regular student.

Camp Meade Kane Kance Street Reserve Corps

District Revenues Decline in Jaat fiscal year

The Chatham District tax collector reports total district revenues at 18 57 403 13 1 for the year, a decrease of 263 97174 from the prior year. Real estate and personal tax receipts fell, while intangible personal property tax rose. Insurant taxes and penalties contributed modest sums, with miscellaneous sources totaling 16 60932799 credited to the general fund.

Jaat Fis Chatham M Towers

Collector and Boy Bitten by Dogs in Northwest District

A collector and a 14 year old boy were bitten multiple times yesterday by dogs owned by Essie Caldwell and Sarah Kaplan on 475 A Street NW and 69 G Street NW respectively. Benjamin Newhouse at 1126 SIAth Street NW treated the collector. doctors at Sibley Hospital attended the boy. The injuries were not described as serious.

Charles H Waret Essie Caldwell Benjamin Newhouse Siath Adam Sid Sarah Khaplan G Street Arthur Punch Mra Kaplans Pilat Physiians Sibley Hospital

Betterment Campaign Foregone Heir’s Sanatorium Ties

Albert Heimmermann founder of Helpers from the Hills Inc. cooperates with Washington sanitarium officials and is compelled to forego the World Betterment mission he launched in 18. The brief notes the connection to his philanthropic group and the sanction affecting his campaign activities.

Albert Heimmermann Helpers From the Hills Inc 18 Washington Sanitarium

Divorce actions swirl as spouses seek relief and cross bills

In a tangle of petitions and counterclaims, George A Fillah seeks absolute divorce from Beadle Beade, alleging she kept him from their children and misused funds while living in Brazil. Beaden replies, denying neglect and accusing him of conjugal disputes and other misconduct.

George A Fillah Beade Fillah North Capitol Street Brasil Tenth Street Brazil Raymond Keesman Pearl Freeman James A O Shea John E Sacks

Short Steel Day A Success and Trials Show Benefits

A report on the move to shorter steel working hours finds production largely unchanged and costs lower than expected. It notes improved social conditions in steel towns, with some housing and moral issues from unskilled labor shifts, while several major firms report increased payrolls and ongoing seven day work in blast furnaces.

Iron and Steel Association Pittsburgh Ile Phifia United States Steel Corporation Othe Steel Youngstown Ohio Wiiam P Pahmer Nal Anert Stee and Weee Company Cleveland Lis Cinpam Homer D Willams Carnegie Steel Company E J Buffington Minors Steel Ziesing American Bridge Company of New York Mob Schiller National Tube Company of F& W

Obituary notices for Lynca Poole Roth Budy and Hudy

Obituaries list funeral details for Mary Lynca Catherine Poole Roth Margaret Hudy. Services held at private residences or chapels on August 16 17 18 with burial at local cemeteries including Prospect Hill. Names include Mary Lynca Catherine Poole Roth and Margaret A Hudy with relatives listed.

Lynca Riverdale Mary Lynca Son Riverdate Fort Lincoln Cemetery Poole Albany Catherine Edward Allen Pole Eduard T Wartmano Edward Poole South Manning Boulevard

DAR Calls to Fight Unpatriotic Propaganda in Schools

Mrs Anthony Wayne Cook the DAR president general orders state regents to mobilize against unpatriotic propaganda in public schools. The article cites Milton Fairchild of the Character Education Institute claiming disloyal propaganda is rare and says boards of education are trustworthy. The DAR vows to oppose groups it labels disloyal and communist in nature.

Anthony Wayne Cook The Daughters of the American Revolution Arma DPAR Plang Mra Cook D A R Iesadere Milton Fairchild Washington Character Education Institution Fairchild Boards of Education Canada Cook Cook Declar Qne District of Columbia the Dark Wrs Howard TL Hodgkins M. William & Herron

Program for Wales Visit Already Filled

Announcement by Maj Oscar N Solbert designates honorary aide de camp to the Prince of Wales. The visit will be a half day and simple in character due to mourning in the President's family. The James A Burden house in Oyster Bay will host with Mr and Mrs Winthrop acting as hosts. Polo, golf, formal lunches and dinners with polo players are planned.

Oscar N Solbert Weeks Coolidge Prince of Wales United States White House Long Islander Denta James A Burden Syosset L 2 Burden Europe H R Winthrop

Wilbur First Navy Head In Turret During Firing

Admiral Hughes notes Secretary Wilbur became the first Navy head to occupy a turret during firing. Wilbur, aboard the USS Colorado during calibration in Chesapeake Bay, described the experience after traveling from the Potomac mouth with the USS Iph.

Wilbur Navy Colorado Chesapeake Bay Potomac Admiral Hughes

Raincoat Stolen From Police Court Building

A raincoat was stolen yesterday from Fabert Smith a police court probation officer in the police court building at Sixth and D streets northwest. The theft occurred during a busy period as hundreds of officers patrolled corridors and attended cases in the adjoining courtroom.

Fabert Smith Police Court Bixth D Streets

District assessment shows substantial value increase report

The district’s assessed real estate and tangible personal property rose by about 5.83 million dollars, with total assessed value reaching 902.29 million. Land value grew to 364.97 million, real estate improvements to 412.78 million, tangible personal property to 135.24 million, and intangible personal property to 379.88 thousand dollars more than the prior year.

William P Richards Daniel E Gorges Board of Commissioners Richarda

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