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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1921

Page

7

Auto Collision Fatality and Pedestrian Injuries Across City

Three people injured in separate auto incidents yesterday. one man died, another in serious condition. An automobile driven by Herbert N. Peters struck Edward Carter, pushing him against a third vehicle, injuring Charles T. Roberts. Peters was arrested pending coroner's investigation. William E. Bright was slightly injured after stepping in front of a car driven by William K. Hunter. A child, a four year old colored boy, was struck near First and Capitol by Samuel I. Bruce. he was taken to Casualty Hospital with a badly bruised leg and possible internal injuries. Bruce arrested for careless driving and lacking permit, later released on bond.

Porsons Ilerbert NS Twenty-fourth Eer Roberts Peters Inth William E. Bright Bladensbu Mil William KK. Hunter Park Road Baltimore Bright E Viomiuis Tucker SIS and Fellows ‘Court Southeast Aun Automobile Samuel I. Bruce Oll First Street Casualty Hospital Bruce Hiter

Three Autos in Crash Injures Three People in Northwest

A collision yesterday afternoon at the intersection of xt and S streets northwest damaged two cars and left three persons with slight injuries. Charles Wams, Edward Doran, and US B Caffrey suffered mostly minor hurts while others endured shocks and minor lac erations.

Perons Elm Effert Edward Doran B. Caffrey Carroll Avenue

Died Armstr ong On Tuesday December 27

Obituary notice listing several deaths with dates and funeral details across Maryland Virginia and Florida. Includes Armstrong wife of John Ro Armstrong. Curriden and Javis notices. Farrell Farrel relatives invited. Fuller funeral in Alexandria. Trex and related memorials with interment plans.

Armstrong Ayeful Takoma Park SLARY John Ro Armstrong Paneras Church of Nativitr Brighton Mount Olver Cemetery Carr Air Snenmit Dojer Wl Va Willase Episcopal Ehmreh Leesburg Yal Miami Fla Mare W. Curriden Coumbersburg ODF JAVIS Washington Miral Heniy Davis T.s. Reaiers Farrele William J Katherine Farrell Grea Congalin Toe Jace J. J Mary Farrel St. Joseph's Tinax Furrer Jacq Adam Fuller Detmaine St King Street Dexandria Elite 1 Arland Tilt Wineteenth Street Winnesday

Debs Freed From Atlanta Penitentiary After War Law Sentence

Associated Press reports Eugene V. Debs, socialist leader, was released from Atlanta Federal penitentiary where he served ten years for making speeches in violation of war laws. Debs greeted a crowd at Union Station in Washington before boarding for Terre Haute, Ind. He praised free speech, opposed war, and expressed gratitude to the press. Debs planned to reach Indianapolis and then Terre Haute for a welcome demonstration.

Associated Press Harding Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Eugene V. Debs Union Station Terre Haute Ind Debse Goodby Washington Debs Indianapolis Terra Haute Theodore David Karsner Celia Trotter Berthdlid Hale White

Debs Welcome Marks Homecoming in Terre Haute

In Terre Haute Indiana a crowd of about 300 gathered for a mass meeting in a downtown theater to honor Eugene V Debs returning to his home city Admirers and visiting Socialists praised his character and convictions and pledged a welcoming reception. Local leaders including Mayor Charles Hunter and John Kessler lauded Debs noting his labor work and wartime stance as world statesmen discuss disarmament.

Terre Haute Ind Eugene V. Debs Meumeran C. W. Erwin New York Willard Price Toledo Daniel Farrell Dayton Charles Drake George Koop Chicago George Hoehn St. Louis Charles Hunter R. B. Deer John Kessler Indiana Gene Debe Hunter Terra Haute Eugene Vv. Debs Deer Debs Hessler Washington

Debs Credits Socialists for Freedom in Christmas Message

In a public message to socialists from Atlanta penitentiary, Eugene V. Debs said his December release was due to loyal socialist support. He declared he remains opposed to capitalist class rule and praised socialists as those who could abolish capitalism and ease the burdens of workers.

Debs New York Eugene V. Debs Atlanta

Envoy to Belgium Chosen for Ambassadorship

President Harding selected a successor to Brand Whitlock as Ambassador to Belgium and the acceptance inquiry has been sent to Brussels. Reports say Henry P. Fletcher was considered for Belgium, while Alanson B. Houghton is linked to Germany. Official names were not disclosed.

Whitlock Belgium Harding Austria Germany Brussels United States Whét Henry P. Fletcher Alanson B. Houghton New York Houghton

Farm Bureau Denies Secret Pledge on Rate Cuts

Chicago reports the American Farm Bureau Federation rejects any secret agreement to stop agitating freight rate reform. They reiterate commitment to repeal section 15 A and restoration of state rate making powers. The Dec 9 Washington conference and New York talks with railroad leaders aimed at 10 to 20 percent cuts, with hay and grain reductions to follow on several lines.

Chicago Associated Press American Farm Bureau Federation Robert M. la Follette Washington Farm Bureau Federation New York Railroad Executives’ Association J. R. Howard Interstate Commerce Commission Kansas Railroad Commission Great Western Rock Isaland Pacific

Postoffice inspector swindler exits with fingerprints

An unnamed man posing as a postoffice inspector entered a headquarters, offered a fake deal to farmers, then, while another man was unconscious, left with fingerprint evidence from a bottle of explosive used in a Santa Fe car robbery near Edmond Oklahoma. The ruse collapsed as H A Murphy and two physicians revived the man. The impostor, calling himself Mr Williams, claimed to convict Murphy with the prints, saying I got you that time. The story also mentions railroad settlement talk linked to a rate dispute and a clause of section 15a expiring next March 1.

Associated Press Oklahoma Okla Gieakette Edmond Mr. Williams H. A. Murphy Bertillon

Howard Denies Secret and Unholy Agreement at Washington Meet

James R. Howard, president generation, denies any secret deal at the December 9 Washington conference. He says discussions focused on opposing the Copper bill, preserving state powers, and reducing costs. A 10 percent price cut on agricultural products takes effect January 1, with railroads’ voluntary reduction saving farmers about 100 million in six months. Howard blasts the administration, touts the agricultural bloc in Congress, and plans a reply to Weeks’ criticisms in St Paul next week.

Cleveland Otho Washington James R. Howard American Farm Bureau Federation Mr. Howard Railway Labor Board New York la Follette Howard Congress St. Paul Weeks

Moved to Reduce Rates, Business Leaders Declare

Alban B. Johnson of the Railway Business association said a Washington meeting was not secret. James A. Emery for the National Association of Manufacturers organized it to unite action on the Capper bill before the Senate. Attendees included nearly all major national business groups. They agreed to push rate cuts as operating costs fall, warned farmers against demanding intrastate rate control, and favored ending the Esch-Cummins return on investment clause.

Philadelphia Alban B. Johnson Railway Business Association Washington James A. Emery National Association of Manufacturers Senate Johnson Interstate Commerce Commission

Three Police Captains To Be Retired Soon

District officials expect significant shifts in city police leadership. No new chief will be appointed until after New Year’s. promotions wrap in three cases. Captains Hartley Williams Falvey among those slated for retirement, with Cross eyed for retirement as inspector and Headley likely to rise. Cant. Thomas Judge to join within two weeks. transfer requests noted for Lord.

Harry L. Geasford Cant. Thomas Tenth Precinct Hartley Williams Falvey Board of Police Surgeons Inspector Cross Board of Surgeons Albert Headley Trainied Bureau Cross Headley Paliia Elgil Lord

General Declares Cooperation Aids Law Enforcement

Attorney General Daugherty urged state attorney generals to coordinate with Federal officials to enforce prohibition and food and fuel price laws. He proposed a conference of county prosecutors to create a coherent, working arrangement aimed at uniform penalties, reduced duplication, and better public confidence.

Torney Daugherty Associated Press Chambers of Commerce

Gompers Denounces Workers Party as Enemies of Labor

Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labour, condemned the Workers Party in New York as a tool of enemies of working people. He dismissed their proceedings as a Donnybrook fair and asserted they seek to divide the labor movement, predicting their failure.

Workers Party of America Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labour Workers Party New York Donnybrook

Wrong Body at Funeral in Brooklyn Hospital Mixup

An attendant misplaced a number plate on the wrong bed at a Brooklyn hospital causing a death. James Crowder, a painter, believed his father had died and arranged flowers, a casket, and funeral carriages. Later the living father was found alive at home with his children.

New York Brooklyn James Crowder Crowder

Deli Bar Robbery Ends With Gunfire in Seventeenth Street Store

Ovidia Piana faced a gunman inside his Seventeenth and Corcoran NW delicatessen last night. After a minor purchase, the robber drew a revolver, demanded cash, and opened fire when Piana retook his own pistol. The bandit fled through a shattered showcase as both exchanged shots in darkness. Detectives Walsh and King searched area hospitals for the wounded suspect.

Parsons Seventeenth Corcoran Streets Ovidia Piana Piana Walsh King jmeEro

Charter filed for Humphreys Pure Oil Refineries Corp

Dover Delaware December 27 a state department filing grants Humphreys Pure Oil Refineries Corporation authority to own and operate oil refineries and treating plants with capital of 50 000 600 and incorporators M A Doornberg PF J Goodman and A R Jordan Columbus Ohio Also chartered Rodman Electro Metallurgical Company Inc with capital 10 000 000

Dover Del State Department Humphreys Pure Oil Refineries Corporation

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