Governors Urge War On Tuberculosis At Southern Assembly
In Savannah Georgia the Southern governors and Southern commercial congress debated health and economic issues. They urged a tuberculosis clinic in each city over 10 900 population a visiting nurse system for cities over 5 000 and a hospital bed for every annual TB death. Speakers included Dr George B Vincent and William S Greene with discussions on foreign trade merchant marine and municipal efficiency. A keynote urged progress for both white and Black communities amid broader uplift efforts.
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Savannah
Dee
Southern House of Governors
Southern Commercial Congress
Governors’ Conference
Gay Roberts
Tennessee
Congress
Good Toads
Weltbern
Federal Reserve Uink
George B Vincent
Pee Bockefeller Foundation
Albert
Con
Europes
William S Greene
House Coumite
J F. McCuilteh
Waseuington
Gerrans
W Woods
Finbett
Lady Grateful for Help Received
A woman thanks a remedy advertised as Mars Wonderful Fueaneds Loam for relief from heart flutters, stomach and liver trouble, claiming renewed health after using the preparation. The ad touts mucus removal from the intestinal tract and reduced inflammation as cures, offering a 671 dose guarantee and money refunds.
Obituary notices for multiple individuals dated December 1919
Public death notices list several individuals with names such as Helbig Kemp, Bridle, Miller, Mereyn, Wiliard, and Pavis. Entries announce funerals, interments, and private services from residences, churches, and cemeteries with dates in December 1919, quoting ages and locations. Some notes specify private interment or absence of flowers, reflecting era obituary conventions.
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Tatri
Alexantria
Bariel
Helbig
Quincy
Harold le
Tom
Tatlerine Remy
Phastare
Aenie
Anvitel
Attin
Ely Y Hood
Sotitia
Fark
Lent Street
Tsgeivares
Sicath
Mtaughter Sars Goniverett
Taunt Street
Ravens Daring Bank Robbery Foiled by Police in Virginia
A group of four men attempted to raid safes at the Virginia Railway and Power Company offices in Norfolk. Three were captured and one was killed, leader Frank West killed during an attempted shootout with a detective. J J Murphy J J Upland and B J Becker were arrested. West allegedly tried to shoot the detective with a German pistol. Cashiers checked receipts as detectives closed in. one bandit was wounded leaping from a window. Special to The Washington Post.
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Norfolk
Virginia Railway and Power Company
Frank West
J. J Murphy
Pennsylvania
J. J. Upland
New York
Jimmy the Wop
B J Becker
West
Washington Post
Martinsborg W Va
Potomac
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Steel Company
Washington and Berkeley
Heathsville Obituary: Harvey Trott dies at 74 in Colonial Beach
Heathsville obituary notes Harvey Trott aged 74 died at his Colonial Beach home. Survived by two daughters Marmaduke and Dale Denson, of Colonial Beach, three sons Charles Harvey and Arthur, and sister Mrs James Phelph Fredericksburg. Also reported: Luther B Merchant of Dumfries died suddenly at 62. Special dispatches from Virginia and Maryland.
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Heathsville
Harvey Trott
Colonial Beach
Marmaduke
Dale Denson
Charles
Harvey
Arthur
James
Subpoena Threat Linked to Ellis Island Report
Labor Department faces pressure from the House immigration committee to produce A W Parker s report on Ellis Island conditions under Fredena tione and Howe. The panel plans to question Secretary Wuit son about treatment of red s awaiting deportation as 697 aliens arrested in raids are ready before today s meeting. A copper chiffon fabric window display appeared for undergarments.
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Labor Department
House Immigration Committee
A W. Parker
Immigration Service
Ellis Island
Parkers
New York
Howe
Russian Union of Workers
Wuitson
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Planned
Trustees approved plans to erect a memorial church for World War II service members on the Catholic University grounds at Michigan Avenue and Harewood Road. The $5,000,000 National Shrine will be built early next spring with Cardinal Gibbons presiding. Fifteen bishops attended as the National Catholic Welfare Council met for an executive session led by Archbishop Hanna of San Francisco.
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Catholic University
University
Michigan Avenue
Harewood Road
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Cardinal Gibbons
National Catholic Welfare Council
Hanna
San Francisco
Verdict Awarded for $500 in District Supreme Court
A jury in division 2 before Mr Justice Siddons awarded Henry B Davis $500 against Harriett E Shaffer in a suit for 13000 for architectural and building services on an apartment project at Fifteenth and Girard northwest. The case alleged a 1 percent fee plus a 5 percent supervising commission on a $200000 project. Shaffer denied the contract and claimed Davis sought a loan instead.
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Justice Siddons
District Supreme Court
Henry B Davis
Harriett E Shaffer
Davis
Shaffer
Fifteenth and
Girard Streets
Shatter
Recount in Newberry Case Moves Forward in Senate
Chairman Dillingham of the election committee discussed plans with Republican leaders for the Ford Newberry election contest from Michigan to be investigated under a pending resolution. A subcommittee is expected to be authorized to conduct the inquiry and begin with a recount of Michigan ballots. Hearings may be deferred until after Newberry's trial on the indictment at Grand Rapids.
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Dillingham
Election Committee
Senate
Michigan
Senator Newberry
Grand Rapids
Mich
D C Problems Citizens Study
A North Capitol and Eckington Citizens Association meeting adopted a midmonthly session to study civic issues in detail. Members urged improvements to street car conditions and fewer accidents, and called for court action against speeders. A committee will study accidents with National Safety Association cooperation. Plans for the 24th annual banquet in January were discussed with entertainment by William T Pierson.
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North Capitol
Eckington
Atcienta
National Safety Associaton
William T Pierson
Hon-Opto eye remedy advised for sore eyes
The notice urges those with eye soreness itching burning or blurred vision to use Hon-Opto tablets from a druggist. Dissolve one tablet in water and bathe eyes two to four times daily. Doctors say Ren Optostrenethene may improve eyesight in about a week in many cases.
Grain and Live Stock Prices From Local Market
Produce and grain prices are listed for December including butters, dairy prints, and firsts from Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby regions. Poultry values cover chickens ducks pigeons turkeys and guineas with per pound and per pair figures. cotton and grain quotes from Chicago and Baltimore show corn oats rye and barley with bid ranges and per bushel or per barrel prices.
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Mary
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Maryland
Virginia
Boggs
Baltimore
Women inspect bakery plant on Georgia Avenue
About 50 members of the Twentieth Century Club led by president Mrs. Lyman B Swarmatedt toured the Corby Baking Company plant on Georgia Avenue yesterday. An employee explained the stages of bread production during the inspection. Afterward a buffet luncheon was served. Karl W Corby assistant general manager introduced Ed O'Connell plant superintendent who spoke on bread as a perfectly balanced food.
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Twentieth Century Club
Lyman B. Swarmatedt
Corby Baking Company
Georgia Avenue
Sterday
Karl W Corby
Corby Company
Ed O'Connell
Debate on Immigration Tonight at Georgetown Law School
The first prize debate will be held tonight in the Georgetown University Law School auditorium. Junior and senior debating societies discuss Congress prohibiting immigration for ten years. John A Thames and J W Finelly uphold the affirmative with Carroll J McGuire as alternate. H T Whelan and J J Darby defend the negative with Edmund F Maher alternate.
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Georgetown University Law School
Congress
John A.* Thames
J W Finelly
Carroll J McGuire
H, T Whelan
J J Darby
Edmund F Maher
Jedgea
Chicago live stock prices and cattle market report
Live Stock markets from Chicago show hogs at top 13.75 with heavy and packing sow prices largely in the 11.25 to 13.25 range while cattle demand for beef steers ranges from 8.71 to 21.50 with various weights and grades. Veal, feeder steers, and stockers feature prices from 6.50 to 13.75, and sheep and lambs list midrange values with breeding stock shown among the offerings.
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Chicago
Hogg
Notable WWI era officials named for presiding roles
Senator David I Walsh Representative R Walton Moore Associate Justice William Hitz of the District Supreme Court Rear Admiral Samuel McGowan and Brig Gen William A Bethel judge advocate general of the A E F James A Dunn will preside over the proceedings in a wartime official capacity marking a significant alignment of military and civilian leadership.
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David I. Walsh
R. Walton Moore
William Hitz
District Supreme Court
Samuel McGowan
William A Bethel
The
James A. Dunn
OFENS HOTEL TO LIBERALS IN ST LOUIS MEETING
In St Louis a liberal conference met after a circuit court restraining order to stop use of a hotel dining hall was issued. The order was countermanded and the action likely dropped. The Kansas City Post protested to Mayor Klet over the liberal meeting and a rules and credentials committee was formed chaired by Charles F Hoffman of Wisconsin. Some coats combining rough tweeds with rich duvetyne create a distinct smart look.
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St Louis
Conference of
Liberals
Circuit Court
Nberals
Kansas City
The
American Legion
Klet
Committee On
Charles F Hoffman
Wiorida
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William Shuck
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