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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
12
Militarist appeal mobilizes citizens to join a district guard drill led by Col Scott and Major Bell explains the purpose. Gen Stephan seeks volunteers to fill district guard as national security drives local defense efforts amid wartime anxieties.
A fragmented report describes a Defense Day program to be led by civilians. Officials mention a mobilization and volunteer involvement, with a designated day for community participation and a test of civilian readiness.
Red Cross district chapter urges parade registration and states helpers must register promptly. Announcement notes parade defense role and positions at chapter headquarters. Mention of Lawrence Mallen arrest and bond ruling by Judge WeWahon.
Dozens of youths object as workers erect a six foot fence around Soldiers' Home Lake to halt drowning accidents and picnic debris. Guards justify the barrier amid ongoing protests from local children and families.
District Commissioners spent all day trimming tentative next year estimates from about 36.5 million to meet the 21.555 million limit set by the budget bureau. They expect to forward supplemental estimates with the final package, but the tax rate impact remains unsettled.
Strike persists as Local No 10 along with three employers halt work on installations at four buildings. No conference occurred yesterday amid union and company disagreements. Union denounces a lockout at Otis, while Otis reps claim workers stood down. A conciliator from the international union is expected to meet with both sides today to resolve the dispute.
Mrs Lota Prince 26, accused of taking sums from employer G E Feeney, was placed on probation by Judge Schuldt in police court after most money was returned. Feeney expects full restitution and advised her to return to husband in Texas. Louis Hanasboro 26 waived preliminary hearing on larceny after trust of jewelry and clothing valued at 425 dollars from Lillian Sipoy, held in bond for grand jury.
Howard Munson twenty years old went to Rockville Monday afternoon to marry Miss Muriel J Henderson of Washington He failed to bring written parental consent as a minor so the couple returned to the city without the knot being tied Licenses were issued to Eugene Green twenty three and Miss Constance Harley twenty both of Washington and John Brown of Ladres Md and Miss Mamie Athey of Burtonsville Md
Hearings for 15 local men indicted in a Tampa liquor conspiracy were postponed by United States Commissioner Turnage until August 2. Defense attorneys announced plans to keep the defendants from Tampa for trial. McCullough was among those released on bond. Others appearing before Turnage included Sprinkle Bateman Newman Baudwin Baudwin Sr and Jr, Birsdale McNeill Beam Jaimes Hunt and Krause.
The Antis may drive for liberal lawmakers in the house and senate to modify the Volstead act. Capt Stayton says nonpartisan fight targets districts with liberal sentiment in key states with strong organization in the East Midwest and West. The First Division Memorial Reunion in Washington features a presidential unveiling at the Mall and events October 3 to 5 including a march, memorial service and Arlington tomb visit. About 10 000 veterans expected to attend from across the country.
Wayne 3B Wheeler, general counsel of the Anti Saloon League, says the dry split in primaries proves no dry weakness. He notes dry candidates outvoting wets and cites Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia and a West Virginia race where wet forces united to back a single candidate.
Federal prohibition oath of office will be administered to 27 District police at 2:30 pm in the office of Harry M Luckett divisional chief. The move ends months of dispute between Commissioner Oyster and Maj Daniel Sullivan over arming local officers. The oath covers two precinct detectives per precinct and the three vice squad members led by Lieut O T Davis. Oyster and Sullivan say Federal agents retain duties and police will cooperate with federal efforts to enforce the law in Washington.
Thomas C Anglin 26 and Thelma E Anglin 18, first cousins, wed Tuesday afternoon in a ceremony by Rev B T Hynsen on Tenth street northwear. Anglin father William H Anglin adopted his orphaned nephew and praised the match. Morris Edward Anglin and Nellie Christine Nicholas of Riverdale Md, also tied the knot in a separate ceremony by Rev William Topping. the grooms run a printing business together.
Harry C Pearson, 79, retired from the Treasury Department after 53 years in the division of bookkeeping Janda warrants and in one building. Acting Secretary Winston J E Harper and Maj Harry Coope attended the presentation, with $55 in gold and $4 in silver given as tribute. Pearson, a Civil War adjutant, was active in church, music, and Masonic circles. he lives at 1215 Decatur Street with his wife and two children, Dr J Maxwelll Pearson and Harry M Pearson.
Washington prepares for a new conduit to supply water in spring after completion by year end. Engineers note tunnel work lags behind conduit, and once conduit is usable, repairs to the 60 year old old conduit will commence, estimated at 300000 dollars.
Jo-Jo the baby ape dined in public at the Washington zoo in his cage placed by head keeper William H Blackburne. Before an amused crowd he sat, poured water, then sampled dishes, refusing salt or pepper and showing new teeth.
The Master Plumbers association held its fourth annual outing yesterday at Idlewild Md. Members and families traveled to the beach resort for athletic contests and prize dances. Winners included Richard Boyland and R A Garrett in various events, with Washington and Baltimore teams contesting in a relay.
Menasha Wisconsin August 20 A haunting tale of a shell shocked World War I veteran Bergeron who returned home three times without recognition. A cemetery holds an unknown soldier laid to rest as Bergeron’s name is carved on the monument. He was found in New Orleans after a final return home ended in disillusionment and a mistaken identity.
The Methodist Episcopal board of temperance and morals urged Labor Secretary Davis to resist delaying the perjury proceedings against Luis Angel Firpo. In a letter signed by Deets Pickett the group argued that delaying hearings until September 20 signals government cooperation with professional prizefighters and undermines immigration inquiry details.
Lions club members Roger Whiteford president and Charles Carr board member returned to Washington after a European tour with the American Bar Association. They were welcomed at yesterdays Willard luncheon where Billy Evans entertained and Judge Oscar Bland attended. Prof T S Lovette provided a piano program with Mrs Lovette performing solos.
Special notices announce that Maroet E Hollander purchased Joy Young Low's restaurant business at 3218 14th and now operates as Oregon Cafe. An outstanding bill remains against Joy Young Low and suit is filed against Der Chung at 22, 1924 New Roofs for Old offers prompt estimates and refinishing service for asphalt roofing products. For furnace overhaul ensure prompt service, West 1005 for estimates. Adams for beautiful floor 4635 F NW, Male 1437.
The District zoning commission will hold a 10 o clock public hearing on six proposed changes to zoning rules including extending the apartment ban area from Rock Creek park to surrounding blocks. Proposals aim to reclassify areas from A to A restricted and B to B restricted to bar apartment construction in specified districts near Shepherd street Kennedy Georgia avenue and Decatur street plus adjacent squares and streets. Indications suggest most testimony will support the changes as they expand the restricted zones and adjust height limits.
Maj Bell outlined city planning concerns at a Waploa club gathering, noting highways and parks are planned but architectural style regulations and beauty considerations are lacking. Members voted to move the weekly luncheon to Tuesday and planned a moonlit Potomac ride aboard the St Johns. Dr E M F Ellison presided at the University Club meeting.
District men join the reserve corps as daily commissions are offered. The War Department yesterday announced the Third Corps Area, including the District, is performing alongside other areas in reserve commission exams. Yesterday’s acceptances include Edmund Joseph Barry of 4910 Georgia Avenue NW as major and Joseph Felux O Brien of 1221 N Street NW as first lieutenant, Quartermaster Corps.
The Public Utilities Commission is expected to deny the Washington Rapid Transit Company’s appeal for a straight 10 cent fare on its buses. The decision, following a public hearing, is to be announced this afternoon with Engineer Commissioner Bell, chairman, presiding at a 2 o'clock meeting.
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