Law Enforcement Pledged by God at Antisaloon Rally
Guy J. Got of the Department of Justice urged strict enforcement of the prohibition law at the Antisaloon League convention opening in First Congregational Church. He called for education and legislation to curb lawlessness among war-time profiteers and violators, warning that many citizens have not been honest and urging uncompromising action.
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Department of Justice
Guy J. Got
First Congregational Church
Died and funeral notices for Ellen Carson and others in 1921
A compendium of death notices and funeral details from December 1921 listing Ellen A Carson and numerous others with dates, residences, and burial plans. Entries include Cromley, Duvall, Gleason, Goldsmith, Jordan, Neale, Quisenberry, Sanger, Shipman, Tasker and related kin with ages, addresses, and service times. Many specify church names, cemeteries, and funeral parlor details.
In Memoriam Anna Hill Shaw One Year Silent Toll
In Memoriam for Anna Hill Shaw wife of Edgar D Shaw and mother of Dorothy Shaw who died suddenly one year ago today. Described as loyal gentle steadfast forgiving charitable and true, a beloved sister and mother remembered by family with praise and sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hill Shaw
Edgar Duight Shaw
Dorothy Shaw
Hle
New York
Prohibition Law Enforcement Urged by Attorney General Aide
A Prohibition era address laments ongoing violations and argues for steadfast enforcement. The assistant to the Attorney General warns that disrespect for law grows from wartime sacrifices and weak execution, urging all citizens to back strict adherence to the law and Constitution.
Officers of Washington Lay Alumni reelected at Raleigh Hotel
Officers of the Washington chapter Lay Alumni Association of Catholic University were reelected last night at the Old Colony club Raleigh hotel. Leo H. Cleary president C. E. Edwards vice president M. J. Idail secretary John L. Druhan treasurer. Executive committee members are Joseph V. Byrne J. E. Cammack and John A. Dugan. Plans call for publishing The University Alumnus by chapter members pending a national secretary. Lead by Leo H. Cleary and M. J. Idail with help from others.
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Washington
The
Catholic University
Old Colony Club
Raleigh
Leo H. Cleary
C. E. Edwards
M. J. Idail
John L. Druhan
Joseph V. Byrne
J. E. Cammack
John A. Dugan
M. J. Kdail
Paternity Fight Over Baby Guy Ends Quietly in New York
The paternity dispute involving baby Guy Stillman ends in New York as Supreme Court Justice Mor Schauser will decide later if the child is legitimate. Key witnesses testified about James Stillman’s relations with Florence Leeds and a possible liaison with Jay Ward Leeds. Proceedings shift to Montreal in January for further testimony and to a March hearing for dissolution factors.
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Poughkeepsie
Associated Press
Guy Stillman
Supreme Court
Morschauser
John E. Mack
James 4. Stillman
New York
Anne Tr. Stillman
Guy
Daniel J. Gleason
Mor Schauser
Mr. Stillman
Florence H. Leeds
Jay Ward Leeds
Four Violent Deaths in One Day Shock District
Four people died violently in the district yesterday. Edith Barker, 19, was murdered at 3010 A Street Northwest by her former sweetheart George Butler, 33, a Walter Reed hospital patient. Butler then slashed his own throat. The bodies were found by 10 year old Evelyn Grosch. Coroner Nevitt ruled murder and suicide. Dr. R A Neale, 74, of 1209 U Street Northwest died from broken ribs and internal injuries after being left at a doorway by two men, autopsy ordered. Frederick Braugh found coal gas in his mother and sister's room at 866 H E Street Southeast. Mrs. Mary Anna Braugh died, Miss Preda Braugh gravely ill. coroner ruled accidental death. Coroners plan inquests.
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Edith Barker
George Butler
Walter Reed Hospital
Butler
Evelyn Grosch
Mary Grosch
Nevitt
Miss Barker
Lee C. Reese
St. Charles
R. A. Neale
U Street
Northwest
Dr. Neale
Ramsay Nevitt
Frederick Braugh
Mary Anna Braugh
Preda
HE Street
Casualty Hospital
Braugh
Funeral of football star Ormond Simpkins
Ormond Simpkins former Tennessee football star died Monday at Georgetown University hospital. His body will go to his father Prof W S Simpkins in Austin Texas. Simpkins suffered fatal injuries from a football game years ago and had worked as a claims examiner at the veterans bureau for three years. His father is a University of Texas professor.
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Ormond Simpkins
Georgetown University Hospital
W. S. Simpkins
Austin
Tex
Simpkins
University of Tennessee
Simpkina
Veterans’ Bureau
University of Texas
Calls Woman for Jury Then Excuses Her in Court
In a District of Columbia case Justice Siddons excused an attractive young woman named E F Gregg from jury service explaining a law allowing only men to serve. The scene follows the usual scramble for reasons to avoid panel duty as Miss Gregg stepped forward yesterday.
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District Supreme Court
Criminal Court No
District Schools Face Major Cuts in 1923 Estimates
Washington officials report over 3 1/4 million dollars slashed from the board of education estimates sent to Congress. Salaries and maintenance funds were trimmed, with some administrative principals facing actual pay cuts. A detailed comparison between local estimates and congressional submissions will be released tomorrow night at a board conference with civic groups.
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Congress
Washington
Board of Education
Dry
Abram Simon
Supt
Ballou
Normal Times Await On Farmer Says Revival Near
Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board told Potters' association at the Willard hotel that American business has passed its worst phase and will move into a sounder, more substantial prosperity. He cited farmers still needing normal purchasing power, noted high living costs easing, and predicted stronger building activity next spring. He warned Europe’s political instability hinders foreign trade and urged a successful naval arms conference to unlock credit and exchange.
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W. P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
United States “Potters’ Association
Willard Hotel
America
Harding
Fedérail Reserve Board
War Finance Corporation
United States
Federal Reserve
Europe
Washington
Police Officers Elect New Association Leaders
At the annual policemen’s association election in the Pythian Temple on Ninth Street Northwest, officers named include President C L Dalrymple and vice presidents J DP Maloney and R T Talbert. Recording secretary W J Kerns, financial secretary J E Wilson, treasurer W C Adcock, trustee Washington Sandsford, with election committee J Billman Thomas McGrath and Frank L Tyser.
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Policemen’s Association
Pythian Temple
Ninth Street Northwest
C L. Dalrymple
J DP Maloney
R. T. Talbert
W. J. Kerns
J. E. Wilson
W. C. Adcock
Washington Sandsford
J. . Billman
Thomas McGrath
Frank IL. Tyser
Dance of Tax Employes At Arcades Reception
More than 2000 income tax bureau employees attended a reception and dance at the Arcade auditorium to support the Welfare league. Edwin Smith chaired the committee with D H Blair and KE H Batson as honored guests.
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Income ,Tax Bureau
Arcade Auditorium
Edwin Smith
Welfare League
Internal Revenue
D. H. Blair
KE H H. Batson
C. A. Jaquette
D. K. McConville
G.G. Harper
K . Erickson
BE. S. Strait
A. P. Wyand
R. A. Shepard
J. T. Elsroad
T. Hazard
BE. T. Lewis
D. W. Moser
W. H.robinson
K. LL Osborn
W. G. Woodford
W. D. Middlehauf
C. M. Wood
T. L. Haines
H. E. Rupprecht
Morse warrant awaited as Morse nears U.S. shores
Charles W. Morse of New York, recalled from France by Attorney General Daugherty, faces a federal probe into shipping board dealings. Officials said Morse may be taken into custody on arrival or may volunteer to appear in Washington. A district court had issued a conspiracy and embezzlement warrant, but action depended on Morse’s approach.
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Associated Press
Charles W. Morse
New York
France
Daugherty
Shipping Board
Morse
Justice Department
Washington
Daa
W. J. Lambert
United States
Gordon
Morse seeks immunity waiver ahead of new New York warrant
Morse and his sons prepared to face any proper tribunal to answer questions tied to Shipping Board dealings. Counsel W J Lambert said Morse would waive immunity and cooperate fully, requesting a fair chance to defend himself if an indictment arises while at sea.
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Morse
Luambert
America
High Seas
Gomee
Death of Mrs George L Vanbibber in El Aiu
Mrs Adele Franklin Vanbibber aged TB year widow of Associate Judge George K. Vanbibber of Harford county circuit court died last night at the residence of Miss Blanche Forcher in El AiU. She was daughter of Dr John Franklin of Sumner County Tennessee and had resided in and near Elint since marriage.
Judge Cited In Allen Case Over Prohibition Writ
Judge John McMahon of the police court was cited by Justice Hitz to show cause why a writ of prohibition should not be issued preventing him from trying Edward E. Allen for making a hand book. Allen argues no police court jurisdiction without a grand jury indictment. Wampler cites the Moreland opinion that no hard labor sentence without grand jury action.
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John McMahon
Police Court
Justice Hitz
District Supreme Court
Edward E.i Allen
T. Morris Warhpler
Allen
Mr. Wampler
Court of Appeals
Moreland
Gallahan and McGinniss Wed in Fredericksburg Nuptials
Special to The Washington Post from Fredericksburg Virginia reports the marriage of Wallace Gordon Gallahan to Dorothy May McGinniss both of Fredericksburg. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John W McGinniss of Westmoreland County.
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Washington Post
Fredericksburg
Wallace Gordon Gallahan
Dorothy May McGinniss
John &. McGinniss
Westmoreland County
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God
Antisaloon League
Carson
Nevis
New York Avenue
Felix
Baden Hei Wien
Austria
Wimpffen von Lubrecht
Felix Gleason
John B
Anne M ‘Gleason
Mary
Patrick Gleason
Tenth Street
Aleen
Charley A Goldsmith
Biltmore Street
Jordan
W. W. Agrdan
Seaton Place
United States Soldiers’ Home
Lemon
South Royalston
Mass
James Stephen Lemon
St. Paul's Church
Gardner
Masa
Neale
Richard A Neale
Mra
Elizabeth A_ Alexander
I Street
St. Paule Chnoreh
Fifteenth
Quisenberry
Tampa
Fla
Anderson Chenault
Luttrell Hyattsville
St John's Cemetery
Beltsville
Sanger
William Cary
St Alovmus Church
Mount Olivet
Tasker
Marietta Smith
John C ‘Tasker
Memoriam
WM. H. Sardo & CO
Modern Chapel
Automobile Funerals
Lincoln
V.L. Speare Co
WFR
Speare Labarencos
Morticians
R-Speare
H Street
ST. NW
Argpeare
CaNichels
Blackistone
Ape Peintment
J. F. Manning Co., Inc
Fitteeuth Street
Waller
Mr. Goff
L. H. Cleary
Chastleton
Bath
16Th St. N.W
Graeme T. Smallwood
Endaures
Lady Fairfax Pearls
R. Harris & Co
Guardian of Stillman Child
Montreal
Banker
Florence Leeds
Leeds
Mary Farney
Jane
Jay
Mabel Young
Sixth-fifth Street
Texas
Batleu
Farmer
War ‘Finance Corporation
Ernor Harding
Potters’ Society
Co. L. Dalrymple
Home Bureau
Thanaya
George L. Vanbibber
Gallahan—McGinniss
Connecticut Avenue
Derwood
Mayer’s
Life Time Furniture Store
Thermatic Cooker Club
Seventh Street
Mayor & Co
D &S E
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