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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1924

Page

22

Speed Trap Claims Surface Near Ferndale Inquiries

Baltimore reports investigations into alleged Ferndale speed trap on the Annapolis road. Deputies Ballman and Nobel probe, while Judge Davis and Constable Sonneman deny the trap. Victims recount threats and improprieties amid broader crackdown on bogus charity operatives and related court actions.

Baltimore Ferndale Annapolis Road Christian Ballman Anne Arundel County Nobel Motor Vehicles Justice of the Peare Roland E. Davis Charlies Sonneman Justice Davis John Bowie Anna Arundel

Weetington Port Annapolis Naval Academy Report

Rear Admiral Henry B. Wilson reports that 851 percent of the Naval Academy regiment are fine young gentlemen, 16 percent drifters, and 5 percent vicious. He notes class of 1924 discipline and praises last year’s graduates. About 1,766 midshipmen finished summer cruise and returned to Annapolis for leave before the September 28 return to the academy.

Weebington Port Annapolis Midshipmen Henry B. Wilson Naval Academy Wilbur Admiral Wilson Academy Annapolllis Annapolla

Miller's Stallion Sets Pacing Record at Winchester

Special to The Washtakton Post reports Minor Halls sorrel stallion owned by W. F. Miller of Washington lowered Virginia State pacing mark to 2:68 for a half mile at Winchester Fairgrounds during a special exhibition after a free for all. Bertha Aquilian Duke of Westminster and Alice Unworthy led other close harness events amid lively racing.

Winchester Winchester Fair Grounds Hel W. EF. Miller Washington Aquillan PL Fitagereld Kingtom Eee Hattin Harvester Ianer Bert Wn Ingtem Madge Bingen EL Maneney Lanham Ea Enest Tobey Ormonds Beary Beott Goldeboro N.C Erle Duke of Asics Pawrert Rea Anf E Minar Waanington Besolf Peniey Carson Dilion Bob we _ fires Viein Brown Jel Dieter Fuarth

Site chosen for proposed Alexandria hotel at corner of Washington and Prince

The George Mason Hotel Company directors selected a site at Washington and Prince streets in Alexandria for a proposed 500000 dollar hotel. The corner property includes three adjoining houses and was bought for about 80000 dollars. The board, with New York Hyatt group reps, expects to hire an architect and start construction after plans are approved. The selection followed careful review by a large stockholder board.

Washington Post Bureau N. Patrick St Alexandria George Mason Hotel Company Washington and Prince Streets Washington Street Prince Street New York Hackenbury Benedict Well City Julian ¥. Williams Hotel Corporation American Hotel Corporation George W. Wright Virginia Alexandria- Washington Lodge Andrew Jackson Lodge Urban S. Lambert Alexandria-Washington Lodge George C. Cole Andrew Jackson Catawba Blue Ridge Charles H. Callahan Masons J. E. W. Timberman Edward P. Scawarte Galthersburg Montgomery County Rockyille Hannah L. Schwartz Norbeck Montgomery Plummer Richard Hill Colered Edénor Rockville Daniel H. Martin F. Farquhar Lawrence Allinutt Dansonville Montgoméry County Misa Alice Allnutt Thomas W. Perry Chévy Chase Edwin W. Broome Broome Anna McLaughlin J. J. McLaughlin Francu Lyddane Alao Stephen B. Lyddane District Commissionars’ Office Washington

Surrattsville Tournament features Mudd and Chance in benefit

In Surrattsville on September 3 a tournament for St Johns church will pit Rep Sydney Mudd Republican against opponent Charles E. Chance Democrat in a balls coronation at 8 pm and tilting start at 4 pm. A baseball game and band music precede the event with prizes for riders and a long list of judges.

Surrattsville Sydney ©. Mudd Maryland Charles E. Chance St. John's Church Mudd Love Mr. Chance Knights Frank Smah T. RB. Bilddlaten BH. A. Fuller John B. Pyles Charles L Wiison S. A. Wyvill John M. Bowie Hampshire Rhode Island Rede Aimitar 4-H Rockville

License payments stalled claims under safety director says

Director of Public Safety Paul Morton states the program will continue until all licenses are paid or satisfactory explanations are provided for failures, indicating ongoing enforcement.

Ing Director of Public Safety Paul Morton

S C Jones Attacked By Bull Succumbs at Annapolis

Stephen C. Jones a 61 year old farmer from Davidsonville Anne Arundel county died at Annapolis Emergency Hospital from injuries after a bull attack on his farm. Twelve ribs were broken and lungs punctured. He is survived by his wife two daughters three sons and several siblings. Funeral set for the Methodist Episcopal church at Davidsonville.

Washington Post Annapolis Stephen C. Jones Davidsonville Anne Arundel County Annapolis Emergency Hospital Jones Nettie Harper Jones C. J. Riggail Washington, D. C Hilda Jones John Faut Jones Massachusetts Agricultural College Arthur Jones Kenneth Jone A. M. Jones S&s C Wiliam E. Jones BR. B. Jones S. P. Berthromg Washington, DC Methodist Episcopal

Arlington Citizens Debate Road Plans and Local Marriage

Arlington citizens urge inclusion of roads in the county road program and threaten to oppose a bond issue. Miss Grace Shipman and J Young Cleveland of Ballston wed at Ballston Central Methodist church with reception at the couple's home.

Arlington Grace Shipman J. Young Cleveland Ballston Arlington County Bureau OF the Post Clarendon Tel Ciar Arlington Citizene’ Association H. C. Corbett Arlington District Good Roads Commission F. Cloyd Byars Frank Clarkson R. T. Orrison John P. Agnew John L. Shipman Ballston Central Methodist Episcopal Church T. J. Reder Camden Ind Ruth Cleveland Misa Veeve Cleveland Foland L. Speer Audrey Cleveland J. Duncan Eldred

WIFE OF EMPLOYER CONFRONTS BLACK WORKER INDIANFIED STABBINGS?

Mrs Clara Baker wife of Norman Baker and sister of Home Run Baker is seriously injured at home in Easton Maryland after an encounter with a Black farmhand Carrol Gibson who later confessed. Gibson rode a bicycle to the farm wore a mask fashioned from scarecrow material. Baker identified him. Gibson was taken to the sheriff and authorities plan a special grand jury session for a speedy trial to deter possible mob violence.

B. Halley Porter Harford Davis Porter George Grimmel John Street Ferndale Washington Post Easton Clara Baker Norman Baker Baker Trappe Gibson Baker Farm

Democratic Women Organize in Maryland at Oakland

An enthusiastic meeting organized Democratic Women of Maryland in Oakland at the William James hotel. Officers elected include Chairman Mrs Sam Pollock and vice chairmen Mrs J H Dorsey Mrs J W McCullough and Mrs Bernard Gonder. Secretary Miss Elizabeth West treasurer Mrs G S Hamill. Delegates to the Frederick convention October 1: Miss Claudine McCullough Mrs J L Pellock Mrs H A Loraditch and Mrs Elwood Offutt.

Washington Post Oakland Organization of Democratic Women of Maryland Williama& James Hotel Same Pollock Vic J. H. Dorsey Villa J. W. McCullough Friendsville Bernard Gonder Elizabeth West G. S. Hamill Frederick Claudine McCullough J. L. Pellock H. A. Loraditch Elwood Offutt

Woman Who Poisoned Self and Infant Dies in Md.

In Cavetown, Mrs. Salle Smith attempted suicide after feeding rat poison to her 18 month old child whom she also poisoned. Both died at Hagerstown hospital amid a note claiming cancer and love for her baby. Husband Harry Smith rescued her from hanging. she died alongside their child.

Hagerstown Salle Smith Cavetown Hagerstown Hospital Mre Smith Harry Smith Abe

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