Trial recounts sighting near Beverly Glen slaying
Los Angeles December 8 Associated Press report details Mrs Elizabeth Besantry testimony about Arthur C Burch near Kennedy cottage during the August 5 shooting. Witnesses recall a car with dimmed headlights and a roadster seen nearby as investigators search the area.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
Brrs
Elizabeth
Arthur C. Burch
J. Belton Kennedy
Burch
Kennedy
Besanty
Medalynne Obenchain
Beverly Glen
Form New Federal Union Local No 249
Local Union No 249 of the National Federation of Federal Employees received its charter as the newest union, composed of Bureau of Engraving and Printing employees. Officers elected include Llewellyn Tapp president and C M Stewart treasurer, with J. E. Borland and Dallas C. Jones named delegates. In a separate item, Detective Joseph Connors went to Oxford, Pennsylvania to extradite four suspects tied to the theft of Charles Aiden’s auto in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Federation of Federal Employes
National Federation
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Luther
Gertrude McNally
D. Newmyer
Ethel M. Smith
National Legislative Committee
Llewellyn Tapp
A. Myer
C M. Stewart
A. N. Dewey
Guardian
W. R B. Palmer
Joseph A. Crowley
Joint Conference Board of Employes
Dallas C. Jones
Charles Beck
Charles A. Frear
Allen A. MacCartee
Harry J. Eisenbeiss
Allen D. MacCartee
N. A. Reese
Joseph Connors
Auto Squad
Oxford
Charles Aiden
Belasco Theater
Carl C. Mayer
Margaret Mayer
Eunice Moore
Ray Duino
Washington
Accused in Hotel Theft Arrest of Jay Bergman in Rochester
Jay Sheridan Bergman of Rochester 21 was arrested by Detectives Darnell and Springman after a room theft at the Washington hotel. A watch valued at 340, two diamond stickpins 25 and 80 dollars, and ash were reported missing from Col. Albert L. Cox's room. Cox awoke to a ringing phone and found Bergman on the floor. Bergman was taken to Washington Asylum hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Sheridan Bergman
Rochester
Washington Hotel
Darnell and Springman
Albert L. Cox
North Carolina
Col. Cox
Washington
Bergman
Washington Asylum Hospital
Carnegie Officers Host Annual Reception at Washington
The Carnegie Institution of Washington held its annual reception in the administration building on Sixteenth and P streets NW. President John C. Merriam and Mrs Merriam assisted by Dr. and Mrs. Walcott Col and Mrs Barclay Parsons and other trustees welcomed guests. Exhibits showcased the institution's work and will be open for public inspection Monday to Wednesday from 2 to 5 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Sixteenth
P Streets
John C. Merriam
Charles D. Walcott
William M. Barclay Parsons
Veteran Dies on Street After Sudden Illness
Frank E. Foley aged 27 overseas veteran collapsed at Sixth and K streets NW and died at emergency hospital. Coroner Nevitt authorized removal to an undertaker. Foley son of Commander Daniel P. Foley US Coast Guard retired, lived at Cairo apartments, served in the Seventeenth field artillery and was gassed. He studied at Georgetown and was a second year in the foreign service school. He resided at the Carry On Club, Sixteenth and Massachusetts Ave NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Foley
Sixth
K Street
Bowen
Nevitt
Foley
Daniel P. Foley
United States Coast Guard
Cairo Apartments
Seventeenth Field Artillery
Georgetown University
Foreign Service School
Carry On Club
Sixteenth and
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
Plan for Temporary Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church Building
The Chevy Chase Presbyterian plans a temporary church structure to relieve overcrowding in the current house of worship especially in Sunday school. The temporary building uses separate funds and ground has been bought while a larger $125,000 project for a new church will follow, not delaying the interim construction.
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Presbyteriana of
Chevy Chase
Judge Sets Court Trials Even If Attorneys Absent
Police Judge Robert L Harbison ordered that all cases will be tried when called regardless of attorney presence. He cited prior delays caused by missing lawyers or defendants and warned bondsmen to secure appearance or face bond forfeiture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fudge Harbison
Robert L Harbison
Hardison
Farewell Banquet for Rev C E Stetson at St Mark's
The St. Mark's Men's club hosted a farewell banquet and reception for the Rev. C. E. Stetson and Mrs. Stetson at St. Mark's church. On December 20 he will begin duties at Trinity church in New York. Resolutions of regret were offered by Henry G. Blair with speakers including Bishop Harding and Canon DeVries. The musical program featured Mr and Mrs Bijah Kinsella and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Parish
St. Mark's Church
C. E. Stetson
Stetson
Trinity Church
New York
Charles R. Luce
Bijah Kinsella
Roydon Dizon
William Hooke
Charles 5. Zurhorst
William Ruckert
City Briefs Plans and Meetings Across Local Groups
A busy slate of events unfolds as Whe Community Center and Publing schools host a song recital at Central High School. District leaders from the D A R and Knights of Columbus convene at George Washington University and St Marys hall. Lectures and gatherings include Belgium night by University club and a Washington Board of Trade insurance panel appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Society of Fine Arts
Central High School
Freedmen's Hospital report highlights funds shortfalls and needs
The Freedmen's Hospital annual report to the Secretary of the Interior notes improved clinical work but insufficient appropriations. It records 9,547 patients benefited, 3,861 indoor cases, 1,780 surgeries, and 353 births. Pressing needs include 5,000 for repairs, 3,000 for floor coverings, 2,500 for a new X ray unit, and 65,000 for a pathological building, plus expansion of the nursing staff and eight hour shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
W. A. Warfield
United States Bureau of Efficiency
District of Columbia
Local Man Takes Gas Fatal After Unemployment
Thomas A Atterbury, 50, of 1104 H Street NE, died by his own action from inhaling illuminating gas at home yesterday morning. His wife Charlotte found him tied to a hot water bag with a rubber hose. Precinct Detective Garrison and Dr. Warren assisted, with Emergency responding and a coroner's death certificate. He had been brooding over unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A.atterbury
H Street
Charlotte Atterbury
Atterbury
Ninth Precinct
Thomas W. Garrison
George W. Warren
Garrison
Bowen
Diaz Praises Red Men Honor From Italian General
General Diaz of Italy praises American Indians for virtue and valor in a letter to John M Taylor thanking the Cherokee tribe and the Society of the North American Indians for a gold medal. He notes admiration for their efforts in the recent world war.
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Diaz
Italy
John M. Taylor
Taylor
Society of the North American Indians
Marshal Foch
Show to Aid Alumni at McKinley High Reunion
McKinley High School Alumni Association plans a December 23 reunion at the school with a live wire show. Royal Foster announces production details and proceeds will fund the campaign for a new McKinley. The cast features former Tech players Luke Fagan Steve Fagan Madeleine Beaulac Mary Langley H. Marlow Hari Kirschner and Adriance Smith oversees scenery with professional artists directing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley High School Alumni Association
Royal Foster
Adriancé Smith
Association
McKinley
Tech
Luke Fagan
Steve Fagan
Madeleine Beaulac
Mary Langley
HH. Marlow
Hari Kirschner
Greenwich Village
Overseas Fair Under Way at Convention Hall
The overseas fair inspired by the Brest doughboy stunt is under way at Convention hall Washington Fifth Street. United Spanish War Veterans and Knights of Pythias organize seventy five Washington shops with exhibitions dancing and amusements. Proceeds from tonight’s admissions go to the Disabled Veterans Relief Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
France
Convention Hall
Fifth
Ltreets
United Spanish War Veterans
Knights of Pythias
Washington
Disabled Veterans Reef Society
Senate bill seeks Civil War pay audit for Baltimore
A Senate resolution introduced by Maryland Senator Waller directs the comptroller general to audit and adjust Baltimore's accounts for reimbursements and obligations incurred in defense works for the federal government during the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
United States
Baltimore
Waller
Maryland
Youth Freed in School Breakin Case at Business High
Charles Newman of 1736 Seventh Street NW was arrested Saturday on a charge of housebreaking for the alleged unlawful entry of Business High School. He was exonerated in police court after proving he had permission from the janitor to enter the school after hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Newman
Seventh Street Northwest
Business High School
Pledge School Aid Budget Faces Cuts and Reforms
Dr Ballou outlines proposed school budget with raises for city teachers, larger kindergarten presence, and more staff for medical inspection and recreation. He urges a census and compulsory attendance law, free textbooks, and expanded facilities while noting commissioners cannot exceed legal limits. Citizens associations pledge support for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ballou
Board of Education
Charles A. Baker
Federation of Citizens’ Associations
Citizens Association
A. J. Driscoll
Mid City Association
Prohibition Agents Fire on Suspected Whisky Car
Federal agents clashed with occupants of a touring car suspected of whisky transport in Fairfax County near Spring Bank Farm south of Alexandria. Shots were exchanged with neither side reporting injuries. Also reported are Rotary and civic notices from Alexandria including fire association officers, a missionary society event, Kiwanis address, and Girl Scouts pins, plus local drunken driving fines in the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
Prohibition
Mexicans Hold The Mabel Seized For Illegal Fishing
The American schooner Mabel remains held in Ensenada Mexico after Mexican patrol vessels seized it on a charge of illegal fishing. Consul Burdette reported no word on three crew members detained for fines. State Department officials expect release once Mexican authorities understand the incident.
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Mabel
Ensenada
Mex
State Department
Burdette
Mexico City
Lectures on California Draw Crowd at Thomson School
Californians packed the Thomson school assembly hall for an illustrated lecture on their State by J Haltigan reading clerk of the House. A State society meeting followed with Thomas F Flaherty presiding and reports from officers and committee chairs. Audrey Koons sang and Katherine Haltzclaw played piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson School
J. Haltigan
State Society
Thomas F. Flaherty
Audrey Koons
Katherine Haltzclaw
Self Reliance Goes Bankrupt
A health feature describes weak blood causing fatigue and indecision and touts Gude's Pepto-Mangan as a remedy. It claims the product restores vigor, strengthens blood, and lifts the spirit, with physicians recommending it for iron and blood building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gude
Reform Bureau Breakfast and Public Meetings Schedule
The International Reform bureau marks twenty seventh anniversary with an 8 45 breakfast at 206 Pennsylvania avenue southeast and toastmaster Prof Mitchell Carroll. A Senate judiciary committee hearing follows at 10 30. Lunch at Metropolitan church features toastmaster Rev Miller. A People's forum convenes at Luther Memorial church at 3 and a supper conference at Metropolitan church at 6 with remarks by Senators Morris Sheppard and Wesley L. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Reform Bureau
Bureau
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Mitchell Carroll
Senate Judiciary Committee
Or. RR. Miller
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
Luther Memorial Church
Beal Named Head Of Tax Simplification Board
J H Beal of Pittsburgh was announced as chairman of the Tax Simplification Board created by the new revenue act. At Secretary Mellon’s invitation the board began conferences with industry and official institutions on new forms and regulations. They study ownership of certificates and information returns under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Beal
Pittsburgh
Mellon
Roads Committee Meets To Seek Federal Support
A joint committee of the United States Good Roads association, the Bankhead National Highway association, Arizona, and Phoenix met to prepare for a reception by President Harding. They are scheduled to meet Secretaries Wallace Fall and Hoover at successive times this week with Harding to host at 1 PM Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Good Roads Association
Bankhead National Highway Association
State of Arizona
Phoenix
Harding
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Fall
Hoover
GENTRY HELD WITHOUT BOND FOR MURDER
John Gentry a 20 year old colored man was ordered held without bond in the District Jail on a murder charge connected to an April 1913 stabbing during a crap game in Hollidge Court Northwest Tolson died from a stab wound police say Gentry inflicted He was arrested in Poughkeepsie New York on a charge of shooting up a colored dance and after conviction there was identified here as the murder suspect He had been working on a dairy farm near Poughkeepsie according to police
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gentry
Hardigan
Charles Tolson
Tolson
Gentry
Hollidge Court
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Radium Topic Draws Experts From Chemistry Society
TL V Moore chief chemist of the bureau of mines spoke on radium before the Chemical society at the Cosmos club. Dr Howard Kelly of Baltimore discussed the therapeutic use of radium in cancer treatment and Miss Armstrong of the bureau of standards spoke on quantitative measurement of radium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL. V. Moore
Bureau of Mines
Chemical Society
Cosmos Club
Howard Kelly
Baltimore
Miss Armstrong
Bureau of Standards
Watt tipped for Mott school extension contract
The county commissioners likely will award H. D. Watt a contract for an eight room extensible addition to the Mott school at a cost of 124,500 dollars. The Mott addtition should be ready for occupancy next September. Proposals for Lincoln Park School will be opened at the District building Tuesday and bids for Buchanan school addition will be opened next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probabl
H. D.watt
Mott
Lincoln Park
Buchanan
Condemnation Hearing Set Over Old Livery Stable
Inspectors from the building office recommend condemning the livery stable of Robert H. Phillips at 8301-35 M Street NW. A hearing in Commissioner Rudolphs office at 10:80 this morning will determine its fate. Phillips argues the stable is in good condition and will contest condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph
Robert H. Phillips
Phillips
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Mrs. Obenchain
Menard
K Kennedy
Ohbenchain
Ralph Cummings
EH. W. Cummings
Obenchain
FORM
NEW Federal Union
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Detective
Oxford, Pa
Jay
Carnegie
Institution
Georgetown
Chevy Chase Presbyterians
Laggard Attorneys
St. Mark's
Executive Committee
George Washington University
Northwest Suburban Citizens , Association
Ten‘ley Public School
University ‘Club
Belgium
James M. Beck
Pennsylvania Society
Willard
Washington Council
Knights of Columbus
St. Mary's Hall
Fifth and
G Streets
Sbreakam
Lincoln Council
American Association For the Recognition of the
Immaculate Conception Hall
District of Columbia League of Women Voters
Baron Kanda
Japan
Semeritus
The
Imperial University
Tokyo
M.C. A
Taft
Ohio Society
Rauscher
David M. Len
Insurance and Fire Protection Committee
Washington Board of Trade
Thomaas Bradley
Freedman
Thomas A. Atterbury
Campbell Downs Thompson
J. T. Campbell
Drew Thompson
Grands Central Palace
di. Campbell
W. Kimball and
Henshaw
Grand Central Palace
Duponts
Dupont
de Molay
Epiphany
McPherson
Holden Durand
Franklin
Riggs A. C
G, Newman
North
REDS
Pinelli
Ounand
Ralph F Pinelli
Cincinnati Nationals
WACON
Macon
Columbus Paseball
American Association
Kaxawha
Kanawha
Blanken
Takomas
Takoma A. C
Walter Reid
McKinley Association To
Aid
Weller
Giles Scott Rafter
District Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations
Jeane ‘©. Suter
Alexandria
Friendship Veteran Fire Association
M. R. Norris
J. Sid Douglas
James R. Mansfield
A. R. Fair
J. H. Trimyer
Albert D. Brockett
N. B. Jenkins
Robert F. Downham
W. H. Humphries
Art
J. Hammersley
Henry Carson
Herman Fried
Missionary Society
Women's, Missionary Society of the
Southern Methodist Church
Kiryanis Club
Wi. V. Regester
Alexandria Kiwanis Club
Julian ¥. Williams
St. Paul's Parish Hall
Fred Gravenstine
Samuel Petrello
Charles Neal
Nolle Prosse
Charles Lee
California
Haltigan
Reform Bureau
J. H. Beal Tax Board
Melion
BR. V. Moore
Dr. Howard Kelly
Xmas Records
Talking Machine
Victor
Pont
Aicede Bel
Fideles
Westminster Ghimes
God
Holy Wight
Noel
Adam
Harry Macdonough
Adeste
Widelea
Hayden
Peer Yess
Gruber
Clancey’s
Boer Dalty
Steve Porter
Qlanopy
Gome
Graber
Elsig Baker
Herald Angels
Trinity Choir
Joel
Finte
Harry Marfonough
Wight
Bky
Victor Orchestra
Viator Oratorio
Cora Mel Patten
Georgene Faulsner
Gary
Trinity Char
Little Town of
Bathleked
Trinitey
Mseel
Dante Claus
Gilbert Girard
Claus
Girard
Bethlehem
McGormack
Rubest
Tool
Gluck-Reimers
Toya
Morbert
Grchestrs
Sabes
Toyland
Pegheerst
Borloe
Bors
Ste44
Esiaé
Soue
Ash Bishop & Turner
F Street
N.W
BH. D. Watt
Lincoln
Queen
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