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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1924
Page
9
A city traffic dispute pits safety advocates against auto and business groups over restrictions favoring specific interests. Officials urge cooperation with transportation stakeholders to prevent worsening congestion and protect pedestrian safety amid car delays and public annoyance.
The Yeomen prepare to host the Fraternal Congress excursion, with more than 100 attending. Events include a crab prize contest, music and dancing, and a luncheon. The program is directed by secretary Spanuler with committee oversight.
The article notes four prizes to be awarded for ticket sales to support students. Charles Marden of Continental Trust presides as judge with a later prize to aid study funds. Dawes Republican officials push enrollment and participation through these campaigns.
In September at Washington University, a wrestling event is planned with multiple bouts. The roster includes several athletes from local clubs and colleges, aiming to determine winners in a series of matches.
Carry on Dry Fight urging, J R Schmidt urges, Seas. prohibition would continue until the world is der the work which brought about farsage of eighteenth amendment by Jo Taymond Schmide in the wonteenth Street Christ in church last After four years of national prehabition some of us are beginning to realize that the fight has just begun. said Mr Schmidt We suddenly find amuraives facing the same old crowd with the same old races Instead of an violating saloon keepers and char ndery Our apparents mow are cri nai bootleeeers.
The Rev Charles E I Fultz of the United Brethren church denounces a double standard during an outdoor Temple Helots service at Masonic grounds. He argues the prodigal son and social outcast receive unequal judgment, urging a return to true divine character. The session was led by Masconu chaplain Res Joo Paciner.
Leroy Weber a Rockville Md stenographer for the interstate Vommerre Commission is held on $1 bond in perjury case. He claimed Miss Iola Trueworthy aided two men in a robbery near North Chevy Chase Md and that her car contained his match $8 and his automobile. Trueworthy denied the holdup and said Weber lied about the other man. She was released while Weber was arrested.
Approximately 300 delegates from every state and a fraternal society membership of 10 900,000 attend the five day National Fraternal Congress at the Haletah hotel. Marine expeditionary force departs Quantico to Antietam, camps in East Potomac Park, with the Fifth Marine Regiment and Quantico band among the features.
Dr A H Kimball longtime orbitalist with offices in Far Ragut died yesterday at his home aged 49 He was born in the city son of Judge Ivory G Kimball Amherst College classmate of President Coolidge and Attorney General Stone Johns Hopkins medical graduate He leaves wife four children Ruth Arthur Helena Warren two brothers Harry G Kimball and Dr Walter F Kimball Also notes aerial photographic mapping of naval oil reserves by planes from the San Diego Navy Air Station completed to aid oil conservation efforts planes ascended to 13600 feet for best coverage Led by Lieut Bo Ho Wratt the effort faced challenges over San Joaquin valley similar to a slant furnace escalation.
Funeral services for Miss Margaret Halsy Brewer 65 died of heart failure at her Takoma Park home were conducted Saturday. Longtime history department teacher at Western High School later moved to Central High School in 1939 with leave granted in 1928. Survived by her mother widow of Army Surgeon General John William Brewer and by her brother Dr Isaac W Brewer of Hath, Ohio.
George Lauder aged 87 died at his daughter Mrs Joe Greenway’s home at Meads Point Greenwich of pneumonia. Former Pittsburgh resident and longtime Carnegie Steel partner, he graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1866 and retired years ago. Survived by daughters Mrs J ig Greenway of Greenwich and Mrs J Ro Kellum of Fort Myers, Florida. Funeral will be private Tuesday afternoon.
A meeting of the combined tents of the Maccabees of the District of Columbia tonight at Odd Fellows temple will host Supreme Commander A W Frye and the supreme board of trustees. Frye will deliver an address of welcome. Delegates to the Maccabee convention next year were noted arriving after a Pathfinders trip from out of town.
Public Roads Bureau reports 8,582 fatalities at railroad grade crossings in 1923, up 20 percent from 1922. The Post presents a $2,500 accident policy and a life policy as part of a broad insurance offer, with details available from The Post building’s insurance department.
The Catholic Women's Literary Guild hosts a weekend female retreat at Mount Carmel Retreat House Second and T streets northeast from Friday evening to Tuesday morning. Rev Joseph S Hogan leads the sessions with Sisters of St Francis in charge. Miss Mary J Moore 1742 North Capitol Street runs the guild secretariat and oversees activities.
An overheated coal range in a kitchen on 7Ih M street northwest started a fire shortly after 9 Sunday morning. The blaze damaged the house and adjacent structures with damages estimated at $1,001 as several fire companies responded and quickly controlled the flames.
Executive committee reviews entertainment as parishes from outlying dioceses prepare to send delegates to the Holy Name convention in Washington September 18 to 21. Officials estimate 18000 local marchers with many bands to perform and parishes ready their own drum corps.
The Berwyn Davis-Bryan Veetory club plans a meeting with Judge George S Phillips to hear a eulogy of President Wilson. Mrs Woodrow Wilson is invited to attend and deliver a eulogy also invited are Maryland officials including Mrs Moaswirtis, widow of Brig Gen John Witwams and State Senator Luntdale U. Sas ser.
Guy Prokos reported to Sixth precinct police that an icebox at his lunch room was entered late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Stolen items included 64 pounds of butter, 4 bacon strips, 1.5 cases of eggs, and three quarters of a beef, totaling 175 dollars in loss.
Special to The Washington Post Danville Virginia August 24 delegates to the sixth annual Virginia department American Legion open tomorrow with a session on how far the organization should intervene in politics and whether to amend the constitution a resolution urging Armistice day November 11 to be proclaimed Thanksgiving day is also under discussion officials including Post Commander W H Cousins Mayor Harry Wooding and James T Catling participate in welcome ceremonies pugilists from Norfolk and Fort Monroe scheduled for eight round bouts following a Legion reception
The Raleigh and Richmond cruisers sweep the Greenland coast as Lt Locatelli and Lt Smith attempt a water crossing from Iceland. Allied ships consider sending two destroyers to guard the Pictou Harbor to Boston flight. Italy watches anxiously as Locatelli remains missing while American crews overhaul planes at Ivigtut.
George Elsnider of 1869 Pennsylvania avenue southeast was arrested early yesterday on charges of driving while intoxicated and failure to stop after a collision. Owen Meade of 3652 Warder place northwest was charged with disorderly conduct and released on collateral awaiting appearance before a magistrate in Bladensburg. Police say Elsnider and companions were returning from Baltimore when their car struck a motorcycle near College Park on the Washington Baltimore boulevard, then hid in the woods until found by an officer.
National commander John R. Quinn of the American Legion urges cooperation with Defense Test Day on September 12. He quotes support from Mrs Anthony Wayne Cook and Sec retary Weeks, stresses nonwar aims but calls for tested national defense policy and full Legion backing to reveal and fix weaknesses. Meetings across major cities feature Maj. Gen. John L. Hines and Gen. Hugh L. Drom as speakers with a final Washington event planned.
Charles Albert Wilson was arrested at 1843 Sixth Street Northwest and returned to Hyattsville Maryland charged with the murder of George Ganey. Constable Thomas of Hyattsville aided the arrest and said Wilson admits killing Ganey but claims self defense. The shooting grew from a brawl at a vacant house in Cedar Lights Prince Georges County Saturday night. Ganey's body lies in the District Morgue an inquest is set for Wyattville Wednesday. Wilson contends Ganey attacked him with a pistol and a knife.
The National Cooperative Milk Producers Federation will hold its annual meetings in Detroit on November 12 and 13. Secretary Charles W. Holman announced the event expects about 2,009 milk producers from 26 regions to attend.
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