Divorces Case Highlights 24 Children as Widow Wife Named Co respondent
In Pittsburgh a divorce suit names Mrs Ball as corespondent to Mrs Thomas Harley. Harley, age unspecified, has 24 children with 12 living. The suit notes Mrs Ball, a 50-year-old widow, and a liaison between Harley and Ball. The case follows reports of Harley visiting Ball’s home amid family illness.
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Observed in Washington
Washington Hebrews prepare for Rosh Hashanah on September 9 and Yom Kippur on September 19 with special synagogue services. The New Year marks creation and self examination as trumpets sound in the observance, following ten days of introspection and atonement.
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Hebrews
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Instruction Camp Plan Mirrors Plattsburg For Washington
The Washington Board of Trade and Brig Gen Harvey discussed a citizen soldiery camp patterned after Plattsburg to support next year’s District militia encampment. About 150 volunteers would be paid 50 cents daily and drawn from business and professional circles to form an independent unit performing duties like regular militia. The Washington committee, led by Odell Smith, endorsed the idea before returning to Washington with enthusiasm.
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Praise for Camp Ordway by Retail Merchants Chief
President Andrews of Retail Merchants writes to Brig Gen William J Harvey commander of the District National Guard at Camp Ordway Colonial Beach Wa complimenting the camp on his visit Wednesday. He says up building of the national guard is key to national preparedness and Camp Ordway exemplifies development possibilities in this direction.
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U S to aid chemists could save billions via domestic production
Dr EH E Pratt announced a bureau led study to boost US manufacture of chemicals worth 495 million dollars yearly, arguing 75 percent could be produced domestically from available raw materials. Norton cited potash and dyes as key targets, listing 100 articles for examination and potential substitutes for imports.
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More Police for City Council Approves Four Added Patrolmen
The Alexandria city council unanimously authorized the police board to hire four additional patrolmen to police newly annexed areas. They appropriated 3100 to buy revolvers for the new officers and for Engle for the force. A joint conference with the Aldermen and committees preceded the action.
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Rockville Fair Opens With Large Crowd and Fine Weather
The Montgomery County Agricultural Society reports an excellent first day at the Rockville Fair with clear skies, pleasant temperatures, and strong crowd turnout. Judging begins this afternoon, while premium winners are to be announced tomorrow. the state four year old horse race drew three top entries and was won by Peter J H of Washington. Tomorrow promises another big day with a robust schedule and continued favorable weather.
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German Societies Call Off Delegates For Peace Convention
Unitea German Societies meeting at Washington Baengerbund Hall decided no delegates would be sent to the Friends of Peace Society convention in Chicago. They approved peace aims and sent a telegram of support. Plans were also made to mark the 232nd anniversary of Germantown settlement with a celebration in October.
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Germany May Lose Hold On American Industries Alleged Report
A report to Berlin warns that prolonged German export disruption could push American industry to replace German products. It notes American importers and firms have built a robust distribution, financing, and manufacturing network, challenging German textiles and other sectors as English and French goods gain share.
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Berlin Urges Transfer of German Industry to America
A German report argues that halting imports will minimally hurt Berlin while risking long term loss of the U.S. market. It says England and France seek to suppress German goods through politics and boycotts, but American demand will rebound after the war. The analysis notes American war orders save U.S. industries and that German capital and know how could expand German presence in the United States if German industries collaborate with American firms.
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German Agents Helped Delay Munitions Deliveries to Chancellor
Reports indicate German agents hindered U S munitions shipments to the chancellor by delaying contracts. Morgan & Co and Bethlehem Steel faced pressure as orders grew, with large institutions taking over key orders to speed production of artillery and ammunition amid logistics failures and pro-German influence.
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U S Munition Plants Face Skilled Worker Shortage Amid War Demand
Private demand for skilled foremen managers and expert workers strains government munitions plants while private factories expand production of arms and explosives. Automobiles trucks and benzine distillation rise with war orders as instrument machine supply improves. German embassy reports note American business and war material production. WAETZOLDT trade representative to Chancellor von Hethmann-Holl.
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Trade Restrictions May Influence U S Protest Report
A 1935 Crai bert report discusses U S restraint of trade during the present war under the Sherman Antitrust Act. It notes attempts to prove foreign combinations as trusts to enjoin them and limit profits, reflecting legal questions on international commerce.
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German U Boat Sinking of Arabic Sparks Diplomatic Reply
Secretary Lansing says the United States will not comment yet on Germanys note regarding the sinking of the Arabic. The State Department awaits the submarine commander's report from Berlin and will release affidavits only after full information is obtained. Ambassador Page and consular officers continue compiling survivor statements while talks with Count Bernstorff are considered.
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Sherman law limits on foreign trusts in the US
The piece argues the Sherman act targets US trusts not foreign ones and that a foreign corporation cannot be enjoined from selling to US buyers unless it has a US agent or assets like warehouses here. It notes war-time agreements restricting imports of wool, rubber, copper, steel and tin and discusses potential lawsuits based on the Lopper and cotton declarations.
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