Washington Kiwanis elects Charles F. Roberts president
At a recent annual election at the Washington Kiwanis club in the Willard hotel Charles F. Roberts won the presidency over John A. O'Rourke 78 to 60. Roberts will head the club for the coming year succeeding Claude H. Woodward. Harry G. Kimball and Frank L. Wagner were elected first and second vice presidents respectively. Four new board members were chosen: George A. Rait Charles W. Pimper Mark Lansburgh and Maxson Cunningham. Winslow was named secretary pending board approval.
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Charles F. Hoberts
Washington Kiwanis
Waah- Asien
Roberts
Claude HB. Woodward
John A. O'Rourke
O'Rourke
Hat
Club
Beigstrusted
Roberta
Harry G. Kimball
Frank L. Wagner
William S. Quinter
George A. Rait
Charles W. Pimper
Mark Lansburgh
Maxson Cunningham
Anton Ste
Will HE. Y Towles
Roy L. Neu
James H. Baden
Woodward
Winslow
George Winslow
Wington
France Sheiry
Pirate Dreams and a Judge’s Stand for Law
The speaker recalls pirate tales guiding his youth toward treasure seeking but contrasts them with a later reverence for virtue. He cites Kidd as a caution and reflects on tempering youthful ambition with respect for righteous conduct and discretion.
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Kidd
Hidil
Mata Hari Execution Drama and Final Defense
Paris observers recount Mata Hari facing execution after a 1917 court martial for aiding Germany. An elderly lawyer extends last pleas claiming an impending birth, invoking penal code protections. The scene includes prison gates, journalists, and a tense wait before the lethal sentence is to be carried out.
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Paris
Marguerite Gertrude Zelle
Mata-Hari
France
Germany
Holland
Fortucaire
Poincaire
Vincennes
St. Lazare
Wmata-Hari
Bouchardon
Thibault
Wattine
Pastor Darboux
Socquet
Mata
Dencer
Hari
Tment
Veterans crowd Denver hospitals in tuberculosis relief drive
Indianapolis dispatch reports seven thousand veterans from other cities flocked to Denver Colorado hospitals seeking relief. American Legion director C J Barris on return from the West says hospital crowding worsens, with a relief effort underway and a requested fund of 354 500.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Denver
Colo
C.J. Barris
Armerican Legion
West
Harris
Ex service training goals and placement challenges outlined
A speech by Col. Porbes discusses the reach of vocational education for ex servicemen. He notes 6 000 schools and 7 000 institutions involved, 101 800 trainees with 32 000 awaiting assignment, and 426 000 registered for vocational education. He cites 41 percent in placement training and 6 600 rehabilitated, but 1 090 still not in their chosen employment. Peak hospitalizations projected for 1925 at 32 000, including neuropsychiatric and tuberculosis cases, with need for continued training and education.
World War Peace Aims Echo in Senate Debate
Senator Schanzer urges moving toward naval disarmament and free seas, arguing that ending arms races would prevent future wars. He cites Japan Italy France and Britain, insisting the conference pursue lasting peace and safer commerce, not armament. A counterpoint notes a misunderstanding in the discussion.
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Japan
Far East
Italy
France
Great Britain
Calisegue
Italy Pushes For Curb On Submarine Warfare At Conference
The Italian delegation argues against submarine warfare, seeks precise wording on resolutions, and favors clearer expression of how resolutions 1 and 2 relate. It calls for studying all sides and awaiting its government's instructions, hoping new international law regulations from the conference satisfy all nations. The meeting adjourned until 3 30 p.m.
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Italy
Root
Committee of Juriste
Contine
Bank raid killings and crimes rise in Brooklyn
December incidents include a saloon proprietor killed in a bank raid, a jeweler slain during a December 24 robbery, and a street holdup in Brooklyn leaving two officers injured. Police blame the surge on criminals exploiting dark streets and bond company responsibility, with further reports of a man injured after being knocked unconscious when a street light was out.
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Birst Pagh
Goft Drinto
Brooklyn
Wes
Wee &Mlea
Huright
Anthony D. Praice
Green Point
Are
Commission considers bonding motor bus operators in District
The commission discussed requiring indemnity bonds of 5000 dollars from motor bus operators serving routes from English Millage MA to the District. The plan aims to protect passengers and property in accidents or faulty equipment and follows practices in several states. Courts have upheld such regulatory protections, and the commission wants this bond requirement as a condition for granting further authority in the District of Columbia.
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Kennedy Street
Rock Creek Park
English Millage
Ite Trinal
Danyy
Publc
Columbia
Funeral of Samuel W Curritten at New York Avenue Church
Funeral services for Samuel W Curritten were held yesterday at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Wallace Radcliffe officiating. Interment followed in Rock Creek Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included Judge Charles H Robb John B Larner W Wil Cox rank G Wilkins Lorenzo A Batley and A B Kelly. Floral tributes came from the church board of trustees the National Training School for Boys Washington Market Company and friends of the deceased.
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Samuel W. Curritien
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Wallace Radcliffe
Rock Creek Cemetery
Charles H. Robb
John B. Larner
W. Wil Cox
Rank G. Wilkins
Lorenzo A. Batley
A.B. Kelly
New York Avenue
Marriages and community events in Rockville area
Miss Edith B Butt and Norman E Ward of Rockville were married in Washington by Rev J J Ringer. Sherman M Shuck and Ruth E Cubbege of Cumberland wed in Rockville by Rev P Rowland Wagner. Frederick Stabler of Jay celebrated his 90th birthday at his son's home near Sandy Spring. Gaithersburg held a Christmas dance at Masonic Hall, Germantown hosted a young people dance at Waters Hall. Fire destroyed the barn and outbuildings on Clarence de Gilpin’s farm near Sandy Spring, damaging hay, corn and a horse.
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Frederick Stabler
Jay
Dow
Tarlton B. Stabler
Sandy Spring
Gaithersburg
Masonic Hall
Germantown
Cinity
Waters Hall
Clarence de Gilpin
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