May King Convicted Under Narcotic Drug Act
In Justice Stafford's division yesterday May King aged 30, a defendant in the Fletcher Noble King conspiracy case, was found guilty of violating the narcotic drug act and remanded for sentence. The 1913 case involved framing up evidence in a divorce matter. the Court of Appeals previously reduced her sentence from three years to one year and six months.
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Jury convicts Evans in drug act case in Stafford court
Justice Stafford's court also convict Charles Evans alias Buck Evans for drug act violation and holds him for sentence next Saturday. Evans and May King were nabbed in last summer's big raid on drug act violators. Evans' wife Evelyn was indicted but acquitted by direction of the court. Evans faced bond of £10,000. Assistant US Attorney Charles Worth led the prosecution. The case notes estranged wife receives $25 a month from a $150 salary for support of herself and child. Mrs Pearl Kentz sues Eric Kentz for limited divorce alimony and child custody. married October 17, 1912 at Rockville Maryland. Thomas M Baker counsels Mrs Kentz.
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Buck" Evans
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Ecourt
United States
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Pearl Kentz
Eric Kentz
Rockville, Md
Thomas M Baker
Kentz
Rivers and Harbors Congress Opens In Willard Hotel
The three day Rivers and Harbors Congress begins at the Willard Hotel with 1200 delegates. Topics include joint US Canada ship channel plans for the St Lawrence, railways and waterways cooperation, and railroad legislation before the Senate. Key speakers include Daniels Smith Randadell Small Fletcher and Wilard officials. A banquet is set for the evening with international and military guests on the program.
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Chicago
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George Clinton
Buffalo
James W. Wadeworth
Peverill Sues Capital Traction for 30600
Rose M Peverill, a 44 year old seamstress, filed a suit against Capital Traction Company for 30600, claiming personal injuries from two incidents. She says in February 1913 she slipped on a defective step while alighting a car and in April 1913 suffered a violent shock in a rear end collision between two cars of the company.
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City Briefs Show Busy Club and Civic Events Across District
Representative John E. Baker to address California State Association at Thomson School Thursday night. Peale Zion Society holds prize ball at Old Masonic Temple tomorrow. Twentieth Century Club ARCHAEOLOGICAL section meets at Mrs. John Lowe’s home. Biological Society to meet Saturday at Cosmos Club. Rotary Club invites orphaned children to Keith’s on December 22 23 24 afternoons. Thomson School hosts bargain entertainment and supper to raise playground funds. Mrs. Gerace Berry speaks to Columbian Women at College Women’s Club tonight. Y M H A concert orchestra rehearses tonight. Lewin Heck to speak on diplomacy in Turkey during the war at Cosmos Club tomorrow night. Camp Fire Girls of Y W C A ceremonial tonight at Y W C A building. Washington Camp 305 Sons of Confederate Veterans to host a Willard benefit Monday night. Anthony Leagues bazaar tomorrow and Thursday at Mrs Anna Hendley’s 2007 Columbia Road 3 to 6. District Congress of Met and Parent Teachers Association hosts a tea and exhibit at old Coral High School 2 to 5 today. Mount Pleasant W C T U meets 2 pm today at 1501 Hamilton Street NW. Mrs E Shelton speaks on The National Convention. Navy Yard Branch of Government Recreation League begins winter activities with a dance tonight at Elks Hall 8 30 pm. Navy Yard Orchestra to provide music. Park View Citizens’ Association holds business season followed by entertainment for Park View School. Randle Highlands Citizens’ Association introduces 100 new members and presents a $100 victory bond to Randle Highlands Church.
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Fall unmasks Mexican plots to incite revolt
A congressional committee report details Carranza government propaganda and links between Mexican officials and radical U.S. groups. It cites letters from Carranza urging frontier state actions, plans tied to Texas and Arizona unrest, and efforts to nationalize property while pressuring American oil interests. The document notes defections, deportations, and warnings to prevent foreign influence on Mexican affairs.
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Mexico
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Ariz
Bondsman Says Jenkins Release Was Self Initiated
In Puebla Mexico City Sunday Deco 7 Salter Hansen stated he acted on his own initiative to secure W C Jenkins release on bail. He said he moved quickly to relieve tension and bear full responsibility for the action, hoping for Jenkins rapid recovery and noting the news cheered the president.
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W O Jenkins
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Woman Fends Off Robbery At Rooney Home
Mrs John Rooney of 2903 North Capitol Street thwarted an attempted break in yesterday. An unidentified Black man smashed a front window and was chased by a passerby after Mrs Rooney raised the alarm. The suspect matches descriptions from prior petty crime reports.
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Motor Car Tags Delayed in Washington to St Louis
Fifty thousand District automobile license tags for 1820 were to go on sale yesterday but are missing somewhere between Washington and St Louis. Tags will not be required until January 1, but license shoppers are urged to buy early. Permit cards are now on sale.
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11Censes
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