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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1924
Page
3
A witness testifies that a framed raid led to a divorce for Mrs Catherine Serrin and that an annulment plea was involved. The record details misconduct allegations, prior marriage status, and court actions tagging the couple’s history and timing of filings.
A convoluted OCR fragment references a petition for a $468,283 refund involving Thomas W BP as treasurer and a bankruptcy of unclear entities. The text mentions a restraining order and misattributed funds, with scattered names and figures that indicate a civil suit over asset ownership and a magneto-related accounting dispute.
A Zionist meeting is set for tomorrow with a prize cup presented by Tan and a 1.44 prize reportedly offered to root a captain. Central High School hosts the event as members enroll in the latest membership drive. Abraham Cold announces arrangements backed by the Zionist Organization and Hadassah under Mos auspices.
Norman W Baxter recalls his circuitous start in journalism from a Nashville stint to the Philadelphia Public Ledger and Washington bureau. He details early trades, odd jobs, and the 193% milestone when he joined The Washington Post on July 8, 1935, a tenure he says began with congeniality and a promise to stay.
Tomorrow's Post features a biographical sketch of Hugh Lofting as the next subject. The piece highlights Lofting's career and influence, setting the stage for readers to learn about the creator of Dr Dolittle and his lasting impact on children's literature.
Dr Holler head of Oriental university and alleged promoter of four diploma mills filed demurrers to two indictments charging him with using the mails to defraud He claims the indictments are vague insufficient and interfere with his religious rights One indictment accuses Vinner of fraudulently acting as official agent of the Lord Jehovah Jesus Christ
Arguments on the Fotomac Electric Power Company revaluation were concluded in equity court yesterday before Justice Stafford. The case was taken under advisement and weeks are expected before new valuation figures are announced. Counsel for Pepco and the public utilities commission were ordered to file briefs supporting their positions. The commission valued Pepco property at 11 million dollars in 1917 after two years of appraisal. Pepco places the value at about 28.66 million dollars.
A Washington Board of Trade committee reports that extending the rent act is unnecessary due to vacancies in moderately priced apartments. About 351 units from $50 to $100 monthly and 1128 vacant rooms are noted. The board opposes pending rent bills citing cost, permanent commission concerns, and salary increases for commissioners and the secretary. A separate contract for a Dante statue pedestal in Meridian Hill Park is signed with JTY Manning Co. Inc, granite pedestal to replace the wood pedestal by late June.
George Washington University campaign reports a total of 380000 raised with 50 workers aiming for half a million by week’s end. President Lewis will address alumni at Hotel Astor, New York, Friday evening.
George Washington University will hold a midwinter baccalaureate service at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church next Sunday at 11 o’clock. Trustees faculty graduating classes and university council members will take part in the academic procession. Dr Robert F Fitch of China will preach. he founded Gentry College in Ningchow and has been named president of Hangchow College.
District schools held informal Lincoln birthday observances left to teacher discretion. Fiveary school conducted exercises and songs focusing on Lincoln's life and patriotic themes, reflecting a policy that teachers engage students directly rather than a centralized program.
Danville Virginia candidate Howard Guerrant, 55, announces plans to run for mayor against incumbent Wooding. He vows to file petitions this week as support teams circulate and a meeting is set for tomorrow night.
The piece surveys public education on automobile brakes and the dangers of neglecting maintenance, notes rising GM prices tied to coal costs, discusses dealer networks and neighborhood sales plans, and reports Washington traffic regulation wrangles including a proposed gasoline tax and a Buick dealer anniversary at Emerson & Orme.
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