Police Hunt for Killers After Leisinger Slaying in City
A wide police dragnet sprawls across Maryland and Virginia as detectives chase a speeding automobile in the death of Policeman Raymond Leisinger. Seventeen officers have fallen in the city since 1871, and the widow is blind with two children hurt by the tragedy. An automobile carrying a young woman in a pink dress is sought, with authorities urging any witnesses to come forward.
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Raymond
Leisinger
T Atreet
North Capitol Street
Promie
Detective Bureau
Maryland
Virginia
Ftwo
Leis Inger
Detective Headquarters
Sullivan Urges Police To Aid Leisinger Family
Major Yvante Sullivan, superintendent of polices, issued two memos urging all precincts to aid the Leisinger family after the slain officer left a wife and two children in destitute circumstances. He called him a courageous officer and asked force members to contribute privately to a substantial fund for the bereaved widow and children.
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Leisinger
Yvante Sullivan
Prandum
Paper House on Wheels Carries Couple on Tour
In a mobile cardboard house on a chassis the Harris family and their armadillo traveled 4000 miles to Washington arriving last night after a nine week journey from Matamoros Mexico. Mr and Mrs Harris and their 9 year old Loreta teach handwriting in Texas schools and tour historic sites visiting during their educational trip. They plan to stay a few days and hope to meet President Coolidge.
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Will A. Harris
Washington
Matamoros
Mexico
Canada
Harris
Texas
Paper House
Loreta
Cooudge
Oyster to Take First Vacation in 21 Years
District Commissioner James F. Oyster departs tonight for his first vacation in 21 years of government service. He will spend fifteen days in Canada. Oyster notes he has not enjoyed an extended vacation since joining public life over two decades ago. He previously served seven years on the board of education and seven on the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond governors board, plus three years as a district commissioner.
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James F. Oyster
Canada
Board of Education
Federal Reserve Bank
Richmond
Water Superintendent Attacked While Driving on Trumbull Street
John S. Garland, head of the District water department, reported being stoned by three colored boys on Trumbull Street near Sixth Street Northwest yesterday afternoon. Engineer Douglas W. Holton, 45, was cut over the left eye by a stone through the windshield and refused hospital care.
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John S. Garland
Huntington Street
District Water Department
Trumbull Street
Sixth Street
Douglas W. Holton
Monroe Street
Water Department
Women Leaders to Meet at National Federation HQ
Mrs. Johan Sherman, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, will chair the first meeting of the new executive board at the national headquarters on Nastraet North West from September 23 to 25. The board will discuss federation policies and the legislative program and appoint department division and committee heads to carry on the federation's work.
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Johan Sherman
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
National Headquarters
Nastraet Northwest
World convention of women set for next spring in Washington
The International Council of Women plans its quinquennial gathering in Washington May 4 to 14 with 34 nations represented. About 5,060 foreign women plus hundreds of American delegates are expected, with a Welcome by the President, Secretary of State, and Daughters of the American Revolution. The Queen of Romania is among prominent attendees.
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International Council of Women
Washington
Memorial Continental Hall
International Council
United States
Daughters of the American Revolution
National Council
National Council of Womens
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Moore
Glen L. Swigewett
Roumania
Widening of Five Streets Estimated at 297000
District commissioners study five proposed street widenings to improve traffic at an estimated total cost of 297000. Major projects include MW street from 29th to 35th streets at about 85600, K street from 14th to 16th at 82000, and Tenth Street northwest from F to B inclusive at 90000. Public hearing set for Friday.
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Fourteenth
Sixteenth
Atrestse
Blatersburg
Siateriate
Gwarcline
Midcity Citizens
K Street
Association
Thomson School
Congress
Bureau of the Budget
C. B. Hunt
Maj. J. Franklin Bel
Police Association Names Leisinger Widow Aid and Reelects Chair
George M. Little, precinct 1 motorcycle officer, was elected chairman of the Policemens association general board at a Pythian temple meeting. He succeeds Sergt. Edward Curry who retired. The association recognized slain officer Haymond C. Lessinger and ordered $109 to be given to his widow. W. C. Adcock was to deliver the funds. Widows’ aid and a strong turnout from the women’s bureau marked the session. The group also planned the fall ladies night at the City club for late October.
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George M. Little
The
Policemens Association
Pythian Temple
Sergt
Edward Curry
Haymond C. Lessinger
W. C. Adcock
Womans Bureau
Ice Box Cooking Promoted for Sunday Baking
Home economics writers promote ice box cooking as a housekeeping aid. A famous baking powder brand urges housekeepers to prepare biscuit dough on Saturday and chill it, then bake Sunday night. Refrigerated dough and batter are said to improve pie crust and cakes, with American Ice highlighted as a helper.
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Telljing
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Sullivan
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Paper House ON Wheels
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Convention OF Women
Lifetime Furniture
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Rone B. Wellender
Artrale Roofing Products Co
Mane
Walt
William G. Care
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Galtees
T. Roomavelt
Wactington
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Eastman Kodaks
Potomac Photo Supply
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Long Bridge
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