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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1924
Page
25
The District government plans to add between 109000 and 200000 to its payroll after a reclassification revision. J F Bailey, head of the personnel classification board, said some reductions occurred but most salaries rose. The new fiscal year first pay day marks the change.
Moore s Orpheum Theater company sought $10 900 damages in a District Supreme Court plea of justification over Lester J Burn a minor arrested January 18 1984 on disorderly conduct claims The theater argues Burn with others ran down the steps causing loud noise that could have sparked audience panic and that a prior incident with a fire shout prompted the arrest to protect the theater s reputation James Burn father acted for his son and attorneys Carr Whiteford Carr.
William Wolff Smith and his wife Isabelle G. Smith sued Wardman Park Taxi for 14000 in damages after a collision on Woodley road near the Wardman Park hotel May 31 1824. The taxi company through Atty H Merillat pleads that Woodley road is a one way street and that Smith drove in the wrong direction at the time.
The article notes a Mass for Our Lady of Mount Carmel at the crypt of the No. 1 Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at Catholic University. A rosary will be said in the evening at 7 39. Preparations around the crypt include planting flowers dedicated to the Blessed Virgin with over 50 varieties under cultivation. Rev. John Geary, a botanist, oversees the plantings.
A composite program features The United States Soldiers Home band under director at 5:46 PM with marches and operetta selections. The Navy Yard band under Charles Benter and William Santelmann performs at 7:30 PM with Romeo and Juliet motifs, opera excerpts, and light classical pieces. The varied program includes marches, arias, waltzes, operetta excerpts, and patriotic tunes with notable performers and ensembles.
Immigration from Hawaii to the United States will not be affected by the new act. Secretary Yavie said aliens arriving from Hawaii are subject to the 1917 act and Chinese exclusion laws, with all must meet immigration requirements except the new act. About 100,000 Japanese in Hawaii are restrained by the 1917 act, not the new act.
Maj. Peyton Gordon district attorney filed a federal suit against William L. Sellers to recover 9283 dollars and 2 cents for alleged overpayments and account irregularities during his stint as an assistant paymaster in the naval reserve from March 21 to September 2. City briefs note noon club luncheons and a lawn fete by Loyalty chapter on Sixth Street and Santa Carolina Avenue Southeast today and tomorrow.
Mary Vo Mr Laughlin filed in District Supreme Court seeking correction of an alleged estate misstep. She claims $5040 for six years of work in Mrs. Sullivan’s boarding house and home at 1220 Girard Street NW. Sullivan died July 18 1923 leaving no will.
Representative John Jacob Rogers was operated on at a local hospital today for acute appendicitis. Physicians report his condition as satisfactory and stable.
Thomas M Deaver attacked Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines director of the veterans bureau. The board of appeals will likely issue its decision today. Hines denied the attack affects the case and said Deaver’s request would be expedited fully.
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