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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1924

Page

4

Two Gun Murphy Wins Drug Peddlers War Title

A rapid fire draw earns the sobriquet Two Gun Murphy as he cleans up the city’s drug traffic. The veteran narcotics agent, described as 6 feet 2 inches tall and around 180 pounds, uses keen blue eyes and a red chin to bait dope peddlers. Murphy’s methods rely on deception and swift fists, and he is expected to be reassigned to another city soon to tackle Washington’s dope ring and cooperate with detectives Evans and Saunders who know the local traffic intimately.

Joseph Jo Teejun Vuat Hrsett Murphy Grave Tate Bisaula Hartley Boy Cotare Tye Murphy Stim New York DCI Army Eteland Urphy

Estate of Louise Rosine Hensey Leaves $249000

The will of Louise Rosine Hensey of Washington provides a $249000 estate to her heirs. The bulk goes to Mrs Hensey with a trust held by Washington Loan and Trust Co for the property and income. Her son Alexander Hensey receives $19090 outright and the will funds perpetual cemetery care and a monument. Provisions cover distribution of trust funds among heirs if her son dies.

Louise Rosine Hensey Alexandee T Washington Loan and Trust Company Fred Wo Merthong Decasea Oak Hill Hensey

Electrified Sports Set For Washington League Outing

Twenty five prominent Washingtonians, many with notable heft, will push bamboo fans for a 6 yard dash and compete in lively electrically themed events at the Electric League of Washington outing in Morgan. The day features bathing, fishing, boating, an orchestra led by Gene Beck, and group departures from Eleventh Street at 930 am. George P. Mangan will dedicate the day. Souder chairs the outing committee with Bob McChesney and others assisting.

Gene Beck Marathon Dance Music Fame Eleventh Street Pennsylvania Avenue George P Mangan Souder Shriners Bob’ McChesney Electric League Howard P Foley T Skull Jack Reese Wo Colbeck T L Townsend

Albuquerque's Oldest Woman Dies at 122

Mrs Carmelita Barreras, renowned as Albuquerque’s oldest resident and possibly the state’s oldest, died today at age 122. Born in Socorro in 1802, she lived there until about a decade ago when she moved to Albuquerque.

Albuquerque N Mex Carmelita Barreras Albuquerque Socorro N Mex

Fair at Rockville Opens Tuesday for Four Days

Montgomery County Agricultural Society prepares the seventy-first Rockville fair with horse and auto races, trap shoot, livestock shows and exhibits from Delware Land and Development Company Herefords. The event runs Tuesday to Friday with purses around 3200 dollars and plans call for top classes from Maryland and neighboring states.

Montgomery County Agricultural Safety Rockville Clarence L Gilpin John B Diamond Gilpin Montgomery County Emory Ricketts Cattle Department Delaware Land and Development Company Mortomsville Chicago Fort Myer Saya Maryland District of Columbia Delaware Virginia West Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Andrew J Gummings Herbert I. Diamond Josiah W Jones

Right Ambition in Christian Science Teachings and Practice

The piece explores what constitutes right ambition grounded in Christian Science. It contrasts personal glory with pursuit of godlike qualities, citing Solomon and Jesus, then notes how true ambition aligns with service, humility, and healing. It emphasizes knowledge of God and obedience over worldly praise as the source of lasting fulfillment.

Rom Chintian Science Monitor Solomon Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Jesus Tlaas God Earth James John Paul Barnabas Balak

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