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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1921

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2

New York Bootleg Crackdown Hits Baltimore Boat Captain

A Baltimore ship captain, Capt. Daniel Dougherty, was indicted by a Federal grand jury for bringing in alcohol from the high seas without a permit and transporting it to New York. The Javary, seized by prohibition agents, discharged grain alcohol in barrels on the pier while loading for starving Armenians, with further charges including illegal possession and allowing alcohol to escape.

Ralph al Day Agenta Canada Bahame Islands Day New York Chivary Daniel Dougherty Baltimore High Seas

British Schooner Captain Held on Alcohol Charge

Boston December 30. Five thousand five hundred gallons of alcohol from St Pierre Migg were landed on the New England coast from the British schooner Golden West before the vessel was picked up in Massachusetts Bay by the coast guard enter Acushnet. Captain Dennis Amero of Saugas and crew member Genara Balsano of Boston were arrested on federal warrants and pleaded not guilty. Four other crew members detained as witnesses. Filippo Keruno of Boston later arrested held in default of $10 099 bonds. He is not a crew member and his connection to the case was not clear.

Boston St. Pierre New England Golden West Massachusetts Bay Coast Guard Acushnet Dennis Amero Saugas Golden *West Genara Balsanno Cambridge Filippo Keruno Cass

Breath Inspector Proposed for Youngstown Police

A joke notice in Youngstown announces a breath inspector for the police force. Mayor-elect George L. Oles supports formal adoption on January 1, promising periodic sniff tests every four hours with scents like cloves or peppermint to flag offending officers.

Youngstown Ohio George L. Oles

Kochanski Delights With Exotic and Popular Works in National Theater Program

Violinist Paul Kochanski offered a warm vivid recital in a ten star National theater program featuring Saymanovski's delicate Nottutne and Wieniawski's sprightly Magurke. An appreciative audience soaked in expressive melodies as vocalists added enthusiasm.

Paul Kochanski National Theater Kochanski K. Saymanovski Wieniawski

Classical program highlights include Tartini opener and Boccherini encore

The concert opened with Tartini's Trie du Diable and featured Breisler's arrangement of Chanson Louis XIII et Pavane, Boccherini's Allegretto, and Bazzini's Ronde des Lutingt in the concluding modern portion.

Breisler Boccherini Bazzini Tartini

Thirty Days In West Theft

Kidd Bailey a colored youth was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Police Judge Hardison for stealing a leather vest from Charles M Rosenthal on D street northwest Thursday. Policeman John R Leach aided the arrest and Bailey said he had just arrived from New York and, without funds, decided on the spur of the moment he needed a vest.

Kidd Bailey Hardison Charles M. Rosenthal Set D Street John R. Leach New York

Woman held on grand larceny charge in District case

Madeline Adams a colored waitress was held under bond of 21000 by Judge Efardison on a charge of second larceny for the theft of 210 from Nick Stavros of 661 D street northwest December 23. Stavros visited a lunchroom at 1205 Seventh street northwest and showed his money in the presence of the girl. Detective Waldron said the woman first admitted stealing the money but later denied any knowledge of the theft.

Madeline Adams Efardison Unter Nick Stavros D Street Northwest Stavroy Seventh Street Northwest Waldron

Robbery Charge Involving $17 Stolen From Resident

Raymond Wilson, a Black man, was held for the grand jury under $2,000 bond for a December 24 theft in Seaton court. William McKinnon testified he was approached from a dark doorway as he left, a gun forced him to surrender $17 while seeking a rental, at 43 F Street NW.

William McKinnon F Street Northwest Seaton Court Raymond Wilson Hardison McKinnon Atea Louse

Navy Assignments Date Orders Issued to Officers 1921

A list of December 28 1921 naval orders detailing officer transfers and postings. Names include Lt Comdr Ernest L Gunther Lt Comdr Theodore H Wint Lt Comdr Stanley M Haight Comdr Frank Cy Kutz and many others to ships stations hospitals and commands such as Philadelphia San Francisco Annapolis Haiti Tokyo Norfolk Charleston and more. Many officers are assigned to training hospitals naval hospitals and overseas duties with various vessels including the Arkansas Laramie and Eagle 33.

Oteers Ernest L. Gunther Navy Yard Philadelphia San Francisco Frank Cy. Kutz Mississippi San Fransie Do Theodore H. Wint Argonne Stanley M. Haight Tieut. Williams BR Island Galit Franklin S. Irby U. S. S&s. Simpson Naval Academy Annapolis James J. Luc Witzsimons General Hospital Denver Colo William A. MacDonald Ar Taypaho Willis M. Percifield U. S Wyoming U.S Eagle Conn Yukon Edward van Polt Det Leiéctiont VA. Pinola Robert D. Crant S. Laramie Harold Wm“. Alden Comdesroms Kennedy Tans Theron Hare Selfridee Kennedy James A. Bass Ponedica ‘Corps S. Columbia Naval Hospital Charleston S. C George L. Crain Marine Coneditionary Force Port-au-Prinne Haiti Sanitary Engineer Robert Sheehan Medical Corps S. S. Wright New York N.Y Howard A. Tribow St. Louis S. Wright Claude B. Brose Naval Medical School Wash. D.C Marine Corps Hoboken Kenneth Caldwell Fist of Navy John C. W. Taylor Naval Divenssery Wash D. C Naval Pospital Charteston Chi Navid ¢. Thampaon U. S. Navy Thomas” P. Langseth Ton Mass Thobu Pavat Iy Brauncisco

Raids Net Four Arrests In Northeast Washington

A raiding party including Lieut. Burlingame and officers Rose and Hines seized a house at 4800 Sheriff Road Northeast and arrested Peter Thomas and Elias Thomas on still and evidence charges, with Mrs. Thomas accused of assault. A second raid at 314 Ninth Street Northeast led to George Picherell’s arrest on a running still charge. bonds were set at $1000 for the Thomases and $500 for Picherell. Burlingame received a scalp wound from a ginger ale bottle.

Burlingame Hines Sheriff Road Peter Thomas Elias’ Thomas Ea Thomas Burlin Peter Elias Thomas Itz Ninth Street George Ee Picherell Picherell

Arrest of McLean milk producer under diphtheria suspicions

W G Edmondson, a McLean Virginia milk producer, was arrested on orders from Dr William C Fowler after he allegedly attempted to deliver 10 gallons of milk to a government lunchroom in Washington. Charged with violation of the milk law, he was released on bail at the First precinct pending his appearance in municipal court. The minimum penalty for the offense is six months imprisonment and a fine.

W. G. Edmondson McLean William C. Fowler Bureau of Engraving and Printing Edmondson

Widow Sues Over Husband Death in Auto Collision

Mrs Ruth B Judson widow of Albert Judson filed in the District Supreme Court a $10 000 damages suit against Thomas Fy and Frank Smirths claiming Smirths car struck Judson on High Street and Columbia Road Northwest September 23 1920 causing fatal injuries the following February.

District’ Supreme Court Ruth B. Judson Albert T Judson Thomas Fy Frank Smth Lambert & Yeatman Smirths Highteenth Street déLumbia

Limits Alien Property Fees Directive Issued by President

President Harding instructed alien property custodian Thomas W. Miller to refuse payment of attorney fees deemed excessive. He directed disallowance of certain charges after reviewing reports of overcharges. The involved attorneys’ names were not released.

Harding Thomas W. Miller Yeshlay White House Tneys Neys

Execution of McHenry Postponed to 1922

Chief Justice Waller in Criminal Court No 1 yesterday postponed the execution of John McHenry, convicted of the murder of Detective Sergeant James Armstrong on December 14 1919, delaying the hanging from January 6 to March 10 1922.

Waller I McCoy Criminal Court No. 1 John McHenry James Armstrong

Thompson estate valued near fifty four thousand dollars

Priscilla Thompson died on November 29 leaving an estate valued at about $54,038. Executors American Security and Trust Company filed yesterday a petition for letters of administration to administer the estate.

Priscilla Tthompson American Security and Trust Company

Leviathan Rebuild Bids Set for 1923 shipwork

Eight major bids announced for reconditioning the Leviathan with Newport News Shipbuilding and Deal for general repairs and engine work leading the total at 6.595 million dollars for general repairs and 515 thousand for engine work plus 587 thousand for steward supplies. Shipping Board officials expect financing plans to move quickly though a special appropriation may be needed.

America Deviathan Shipping Board Newport News Shipbuilding Deale Company John. Wanamaker Steward's William F. Gibbs International _Mercentile’.Marine, Company Shipping ‘ Board

Coal thief sentenced after embezzling 12 50 cash

Thomas Williams colored was sentenced to 60 days by Police Judge Hardison after a theft from The White Company of 12 50. Williams claimed he was held up and fled after delivering coal in Anacostia, leaving his truck. Police report he confessed to taking the money.

Ithe White Thomas ‘Williams Hardison Williams Agpr l Anacostia

Peters Resigns House Seat to Become Maine Judge

Representative J. A. Peters of Maine’s Third District resigns to assume the United States district court judgeship for Maine. He will succeed Judge Clarence Hale who retired, and his resignation was sent to Gov Barter and Speaker Gillett ahead of next Tuesday’s anticipated start date.

Portland Maine J. A. Peters United States District S Court For Maine Barter Gillett Clarence Hale

New Year Dance Events In City Halls And Temples

The Catholic Women's Service Club hosts a New Year dance at 601 H Street Northwest tonight under its auspices. The Bythan temple hosts a community service New Year dance tonight. The Columbia Weighs Citizens Association plans a meeting Tuesday night at St Stephen's Hall.

Pegee City Hadleigh Catholic Women’s Service Club H Street Bythan Temple The Columbia Citizens’ Association Bt. Stephen's Hall

Washington social notes from Wardman Park and area events

Social pages report dinners and luncheons at the Wardman Park and Shoreham with guests including Gladys Hinckley Elizabeth Howry and Mrs William Bowie Clark. Engagement announced for Alice Murray to W Freeman with Yale ties and Federal Reserve service. many society visitors rest in Washington before winter travel.

Alisa Glayburgh Shoreham Gladys ‘Hinckley Elizabeth Howry William Bowie Clark Mme. Clayburgh Washington William King New York Yale Gilbert D. ” Murray Scranton Lake N. Ne Alice Winton Murray Dear W. Freeman Walter H. Freeman Plainfield N. J Miss Murray New York City Solon Borglum Mr. Freeman Federal Reserve Board D. C Field Artillery Freeman Plainfield Country Washington Golf and Country Glen Stewart

White Sulphur Springs social notes travel plans

Special to The Washington Post from White Sulphur Springs West Virginia reports Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lewis begin a private car trip with Mrs Lewis mother Mrs Jesse Keenan Wise in Wilmington North Carolina. Also noted are Lorrilard Spencer and Mrs Spencer Jr of New York Miss Louise MacIntosh of Boston and Mr and Mrs J Sycle of Richmond on horseback today.

White Sulphur Springs Washington Post W. Va Lawrence Lewis Lewis Jesse Keenan Wise Wilmington N. Cc Lorrilard Spencer Qgorrilard Spencer, Jr New York Louise MacIntosh Boston J. Sycle Richmond

Stolen Items Reported Across Northwest Washington

Mrs W C Cox reports a department store theft at Twenty-eighth Street NW. Luther Staith reports two auto wheels valued at 150 dollars stolen from a rear garage on Tenth Street NW. Otto Otis reports a pair of trousers with a 90 dollar violin missing from his garage on Otis Street. A violin valued at 90 dollars disappeared from a cigar store at 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW yesterday.

W.C. Cox Twenty-eighth Street Tenth Street Luther Staith Columbia Road Emil J. Otis Otis Pennsylvania Avenue

Assault charge after alleged home intrusion in Browns, Missouri

Report states Apostle Moore alleges Lawrence Brown entered his Ninth Street North residence during a dispute about occupancy, slapped him, and threatened more violence. Brown allegedly drew a knife before leaving. The case centers on an assault claim following a confrontation at Brown's home yesterday.

Lawrence Browns Golgred Aube Ninth Judy Hardison Ninth Brown Apostle Moore A J

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