Mothers-in-law in limelight in divorce suit
Bertha M. Kight of 7816 Fourteenth Street Northwest filed for limited divorce in District Supreme Court against Harvey L. Wight an employee of Fruit Growers Express. The suit accuses Wight of abusive conduct and infidelity with letters from several women and claims he drained joint funds to send to his mother and other relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Bertha M Kight
Fourteenth Street Northwest
Harvey L Wight
Fruit Growers Express Company
Baltimore
Knight
Edwin D. Detwiler
Gretchen W. Frye
Argonne
H M Fowler
Herb
Plan to Elect Devis to Beat Bryan in Congressional Vote
Conservative Republicans in the House would back John W Devis to block Charles W Bryan from a Democratic La Follette Senate coalition. Edward Britten spoke last night before the David Bryan Progressive Democratic club at the Washington hotel. Other speakers included Norman Lanreau Mrs Florence West Eugene Holland Mrs Marvy Wright John son Gen Lake and Josep Schiavone.
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Congress
House
John W Devis
Charles W Bryan
Democratics la Follette
Senate
Edward Britten
David Bryan
Progressive Democratic Club
Washington Hotel
Norman Lan
Reau
Florence West Eugene
Holland
Marvy Wright Johnson
All Fen
H. Oden
James L Bowesend Wax
Walter H. Hutton
Robert Hardigan
Leslie Garnett
Gen. Lake
Josep Schiavone
Wilexander Forward
A. Allen
Financ al
SF B. Young
Man and Neighbor's Wife Arrested Here Accused of Eloping
Miles Edward Conklin a 23 year old chauffeur from Tuxedo was arrested on a Vann act charge for eloping with Mrs Rose Binsmi ch 22 at a downtown rogmings man and neighbor’s wife. Det Vermillan and Brody led the case and the husband said he would forgive. The couple have a 1 year old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Edward Conklin
Rose Bsinsmich
Vermillan
Brody
Deterrlor
Dank- Hnistalsé
Army Night Program At Central Tonight
Army night will be celebrated this evening at 7 30 oclock in the Central High Memorial auditorium under the auspices of the community center department with a program supervised by Brig Gen J D Rockenbach commanding the forces in the district. Speaker lineup includes Breer Commissioner J Franklin Bellar Gen Anton Stephan and Lieut Col John Scott. Army band and Boys Independent band will provide concert. Motion pictures of the Virginia capes bomb tests will be shown.
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3. D. Rockeanbach
Breer
J. Franklin Bellar
Anton Stephan
John Scott
Army Band
Boys
Virginia Capes
Bluemont Bones May Be From Prehistoric Man
Bones found near Bluemont Virginia were sent to the National Research Council for identification. Dr. David White transferred them to the Smithsonian where Dr. James W. Gidley will attempt positive identification. The remains lie 16 feet underground, are small, and no skull was found.
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Bluemont
National Research Council
Smithsonian
David White
Smithsonian Institution
James W. Gidley
Department of Palaeontology
Washington
Gidley
The Costly Parade of City Government Spending
Analyzing census figures, the article traces rising city costs from 1919 to 1922 in large U.S. cities. It details per capita and total spending across general government, health, streets, jails, schools, recreation, and outlays, highlighting financed debt and ongoing maintenance as the ongoing burden on taxpayers.
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Araft
Census Bureau
Cenigus Bureau
First Public Hearing Held by Tax Board on Parrott Case
The United States Board of Tax Appeals opened with its first decision yesterday. John H. Parrott of Roanoke argued that 35000 dollars from American Coal Company was a gift and non taxable under 1820 law, while the government claimed it as taxable compensation for services. Also noted: a family basket picnic by St Martin's Council of the National Council of Catholic Men will depart from Seventh Street Wharf at 10 am with contests, prizes, and a boat schedule.
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United States Board of Tax Appeals
Frst
John H. Parrott
Roanoke
Parrott
American Coal Company
Bloomingdale
Eckington
St. Martin's Council
National Council of Catholic Men
Marshall Hall
Boa
Seventh Street Wharf
P. H. Walsh
Robert B. McChenney
Gus A. Maurer
T. H. Flint
A. A. Peter
Emmet Carr
Charles S. Vernon
F. B. McGivern
It. Krauss
J. M. Tannigan
G H Yocum
John McIntyre
Herman Lauten
J. G. Bennett
The
Washington Post
Inter-Ocean Casualty Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
G P O Employees Meet Today on Wage Rates
The government printing office employees committee will meet in the Typographical temple this afternoon to discuss the salary proposal from Public Printer George H Carter. Wide gaps exist between Carter and the committee. no definite action is expected after preliminary consideration. Representatives Edward S Hantzman Herman B Barnhart and William L Kirby speak for the staff.
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Government Printing Office
George H Carter
Carter
Edward S Hantzman
Herman B. Barnhart
William L. Kirby
Major Burns Praised For Guard Unit Leadership
Maj Walter W Turns commanding the 260th artillery district national guard is commended by Third Corps area Bal Baltimore and Maj Gen Stephan for organizing the unit at the recent annual encampment at Fort Monrem. Noted are the battery’s new personnel and the proficiency zeal and enthusiasm of the entire organization.
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Walter W Turns
260Th Artillery
District National Guard
Third Corps
Baltimore
Stephan
District Artilleryimen
Fort Monrem
Burns
Coast Guard Aims to Recruit 2245 More Men for Navy Transfer
Recruiting bulletin from Captain C E Courtney outlines urgent need for seamen, radio men, and engine room ratings to man two destroyers, one mine sweeper and a sea tug after transfer from Navy. The Navy assumes recruiting duty for this year to avoid delaying regular Navy enlistments. Difficulty stems from one year enlistment and no retirement. fewer issues with other ratings.
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Congtten
Coat Guard
Navy
Coast Guard
Navy Recruiting Service
C. E. Courtney
Bureau of Inavigation
Veteran Federal Printer Retires After 33 Years
John B. Dickman retired from the Government Printing Office at age 65 after 33 years service. More than 306 fellow workers gathered in the proofroom to honor him with a traveling bag and fountain pen. He has led labor groups, headed the Central Labor Union, and served in the United States Chamber of Commerce and Knights of Pythias. He lives at 1107 New Jersey Avenue NW with his son, John B. Dickman Jr., and is brother of Maj. Gen. Charles Dickman, retired.
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John B. Dickman
Government Printing Office
Dickman
F. C. Roberts
Dickman Long
Central Labor Union
United States Chamber of Commerce
Knights of Pythias
New Jersey Avenue Northwest
John B. Dickman, Jr
Charles Dickman
Moseley Divorce Suit Secret Hearing Held
Desertion charges against Brig. Gen. George Van Horn Moseley heard in secret by Judge Claire C. Edwards in Waukegan Illinois. Case continued to September 15 due to national defense test September 17. Home at 1850 Park Road NW. Mrs. Moseley and two children reside there. Married April 30, 1918. Plaintiff Mira Moseley filed July 14 declaration for May 26, 1932 desertion. General Moseley denies. Attorney Clifford Merrick represents Moseley.
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Summer F. Johnson
Joseph W. Johnson
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
FPB
Morehouse
Mary A. Cullinan
Frederick D. Cullinan
Treasdury
Lfe
Hawken God Bavell
George van Horn Moseley
Waukegan, ML
Alice A. Doods
Glencoe
Claire C. Edwards
Illnois Ctty
Moseley
Park Road
Brothers Quarrel Ends With Brother Shot In Jaw
A dispute between brothers George Estep and William Estep escalated last evening in the rear yard at 1013 Thirteenth Street Southeast. William, 16, was shot through the jaw, the bullet reportedly fired by his brother. William was taken to Casualty Hospital by ambulance. George Estep was arrested.
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George Estep
William Estep
William
Estep
Thirteenth Street
Southeal
George
Casualty Hospital
Marine Band Concert at Capitol and Navy Yard
The United States Marine Band led by Willem Santelmann performs this afternoon at the Capitol with Taylor Branson as second, featuring overtures and concert numbers including The Star Spangled Banner and a cornet duet. At the Navy Yard bandstand Charles Bénter conducts a program of marches and classics, ending with Home Sweet Home and Hawaiian themes amid a lively seaside program and a note on a German band appearance.
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United States Marine Band
Willem ‘M. Santelmann
Taylor Branson
Lander
Capitol
Mavy Band
Charles Bénter
Mavy Yard
Chesso Beach
Home Sweet Home
Lake
Bentir
Streat
Moen
Waite
Streats
Park Goes Away
Avenue
Washington Post
Saledad
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Bertha M. Kight
Quarrel
Corespondent
Fevis
Bryan
Army
Central
William P. Helm
TAX Board
Bloomingdale and
Marshall
Levy
Hall
G.P.O
Maj. Burns
Insurance Department
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