Upheld by Court on Beam Will Trial Verdict
A district supreme court jury before Chief Justice Walter McCoy ruled Lucretia Beam was of sound mind when she drew her 1909 will leaving about 175000 in property. Contestant William D. Beam of New York challenged the will alleging unsound mind and undue influence by nurse Anna Winana. Beneficiaries include St Johns orphanage 5000 Gardiner Memorial 5000 George Frazier Beam 20000 Maude Cheever 20000 Dorothy Beam 20000 Charles Aughinbaugh 26000 Charlotte Brandenberg 20000 and Samuel Wilner 10000. Beam plans to appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McCoy
District Supreme Court
Lucretia
Anna Winana
Thomas J. O'Neill
Calladay
P. H. Marshall
Shcerneys
Beam
J. J. Darlington
J. S. Flannery
St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church
Gardiner Memorial Fund
George Frazier Beam
Maude F. Cheever
Dorothy M. Beam
Charles Frederick Aughinbaugh
Charlotte S. L. Brandenberg
Samuel G. Wilner
Baltimore
Delano Becomes Major in Engineer Reserve Corps
Frederick A. Delano formerly of the Federal Reserve Board was commissioned a major in the engineer reserve corps. Seven other Washington men received commissions: C. H. Thompson captain ordnance reserve corps, F. P. Sullivan first lieutenant ordnance reserve corps, W. P. Straw major quartermaster's corps national army, E. P. Cramer and P. J. Frank second lieutenants quartermaster's corps national army, J. W. McDonald first lieutenant sanitary corps, and W. J. McVeigh chaplain with rank of first lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A. Delano
Federal Reserve Board
Engineer Reserve Corps
Army
Washington
C. H. Thompson
Ordnance Reserve Corps
F. P. Sullivan
W. P. Straw
Quartermaster’s Corps
National Army
E. P. Cramer
P. J. Frank
Quartermaster's Corps
J. W. McDonald
Sanitary Corps
W. J. McVeigh
300 New Marine Officers Graduate at Quantico
Commissions as second lieutenants awarded to 300 enlisted men at Marine Corps Officers Training Camp graduation in Quantico yesterday. Maj. Gen. George Barnett reviewed the student battalion. A class of 125 will graduate next month. The camp was attended by 450 men, part of a plan to fill the demand for 1,800 new commissioned officers in the corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps’ Officers Training
Quantico
George Barnett
Dogs license tags ready after supply delay
Reprieve for district dogs ends as new tags arrive and become available today at the collector of taxes office. Shortage of German silver delayed manufacture, preventing issuance on July 1.
Births Reported In Local Families
Richard H and Mable F Whiting born Millard MeK and Werence FB Wooda girl Jack 8 and Lillian Vogel girl Robert T and Frieda J Olver girl Henry L and Lucy M Moorhead boy Howant M and Esther B McLarin girl Joseph J and Mary Mawhinney girl Thomas M and Garrette I Keely girl Henry TH and Ethel V Godfrey boy Andrew M and Marion Dustin boy Zebulon C and Florence Camp girl Francia I and Elizabeth Beach girl Eugene H and Hiram L Austin boy Rolandus VW and Regina M Cooper boy James H and Arnita Bell girl Bernard A and Janet Phelps boy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H
Mable F. Whiting
Millard Mek
Werence FB
Wooda
Jack
Lillian Vogel
Robert T
Frieda J. Olver
Henry L
Lucy M. Moorhead
Howant_M
Esther B. McLarin
Joseph J
Mary
Mawhinney
Thomas M
Garrette I. Keely
Henry TH
Ethel V. Godfrey
Andrew M
Marion £. Dustin
Zebulon C
Florence Camp
Francia I
Elizabeth Beach
Eugene H
Hiram L. Austin
Rolandus VW
Regina M. Cooper
James H
Arnita Bell
Bernard A
Janet Phelps
Licensed to Marry From Many Cities and Counties
A sequence of marriage announcements lists Rosell H. Shiflett and Jeanette Huber from Hanmelstown, Pa.. Frank T. Neumann and Agnes M. Harrison. John H. Voorhees and Estelle Billingstey of Oklahoma City. and others including James Boyte Tiarrington with Grace Ginner Davis, and Joan F. Lane with Marguerite Mebler. The Rev. ministers named include Howart Downs, Clarence F. Wheeler, Stephen T. Morris, Edward Magrath, Titus E. Paris, Gordon Silverstone, and John E. Horstkamp among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosell H. Shiflett
Jeanette Huber
Hanmelstown
Howart Downs
Frank T. Neumann
Agnes M. Harrison
Clarence EF. Wheeler
John H. Voorhees
New Brunswick
N. J
Estelle Billingstey
Oklahoma City
Okla
Jarelus Smith, Jr
Anderson
Anderson, 29, Loth of Charles Wood. James Boyte Tiarrington
Grace Ginner Davis
Ware
Mass
Charles Wood
Joan F. Lane
Marguerite, Mebler
Stephen T. Morris
Joseph Lansing Neely
Ruth Win Igate
Leslie E. Bowers
Martin K. Holohan
Bessie H. Little
Edward , Magrath
Wiliam R. Moore
Columbus
Ohio
Trenw B. Meckleus
Titus
E. Paris
Abe Selenkow
Rose Joffe
Olga Nicolene
Chicago
Galtimore
Rex
G. Silverstone
Lois S. .Fhompson
Lena M. Guories
Warrenton
Edward Hayes
Norman A. Roach
Carrie Elizabeth Rowe
John Ki. Briggs
H.C. Tennyson
Cythor Harris
John E. Horstkamp
Morris Stein
Sarah Goldenberg
Deaths Reported In City Area Hospitals And Homes
A list of recent deaths including ages and last known addresses or institutions. Names include George Letshear 54, Luzia Nitz 8 %, Florence Herventine 56, Anna Paine 72, Faye Bumphrey 20, Molly McBride 79, Charles Baessett 54, Trutty Stern 72, George W. Davis 78, Annie Miller 3, Francis Horan 36, Dorothy Life 10, Edwin Hines $ months, Mary Julve 4 months, John Vox 7 days, Easton 18 days, Jean King 8 weeks, Infant of Herbert and Virginia Schumann 12 Baye, Mary Davis 45, Margaret Foss 4, Ruth Harris 2, Laura Chapman 40, Annie Cromwell 25, Sealervelt Williams 14, Odel Robinson 8 months, Theodore Newman 1 month, Lomax 11 months, Elsie Wall 10 hours, Infant of John and Mary Jones 14 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Letshear
Sibley Hosp
Luzia Nitz
Florence A. Herventine
Anna J. Paine
Faye R. Bumphrey
Wardman Courts
Molly McBride
Charles T. Baessett
Trutty Stern
Wyoming Ave
George W. Davis
Conn
Apts
Annie FE. Miller
Anacostia
Benning
Francis M. Horan
Providence
Dorothy M. Life
Edwin K. Hines
Preston Rowe
Pierce Millie
Mary Julve
John H. Vox
Garfield
Chas
Tk. Easton
Jean King
Herbert
Virginia Schumann
Mary J. Davis
Margaret Foss
Blanda Ct
Ruth Harris
Laura Chapman
Wash
Asylum
Annie Cromwell
Sealervelt Williams
Frost
Odel Robinson
Columbia Rd
Theodore Newman
Bincra Lomax
Fort Totten
Elsie C. Wall
Olive Ave
Infant of John and Mary Jones
Gaya
Gat
Band Concert Tonight by Marine Band at Smithonian Grounds
United States Marine Band performs on the Smithsonian grounds at 7:80 p m presenting March The Aznaca Overture Greeting Fantasie Roses Angel's Serenade Humoreske Dance Grotesque American Fantasia Gems of Stephen Foster Tobani land march The Ratcharmer of Hameln The Star Spangled Banner performed by Walter F Smith second leader with a varied program of marches overtures and melodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marine Band
Smithstonian
Walter F. Smith
Rosas
Stephen Foster
Tobani
Hameln
Washington clubs plan Chesapeake Beach outings and events
Two Washington groups the Knights of Pythias and the District Ep worth League stage annual outings at Chesapeake Beach with athletic events and special features. Dr William T Ellis Swarthmore Pa who addresses Business Women's Council of the YWCA in Washington tonight. Camp Meigs Band 50 pieces to perform at YWCA Country Club. Also novena for victory at St Ann s Church and lawn parties at St Anthony s Brookland. Seventy five women volunteer for Associated Charities summer outings fund drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knights of Pythias
District Epworth League
Chesapeake Beach
Brownlow
William T. Ellis
Swarthmore
Business Women's Council of the
W. Co. A
Wesley Chapel
Ellis
United States Commission
Russia
Camp Meigs
W. C. A. Country Club
Wisconsin Avenue
St. Ann’s Church
Camp Leach
St. Anthony's Church
Brookland
Wesley Frost
Consil
Queenstown
United Service Club
Associated Charities
Loren B. T. Johnson
Military honors for Maj. Gen. George W. Davis held
Funeral services were conducted yesterday in Connecticut at 2 p.m. Father John M. Cooper officiated. Interment with military honors occurred at Arlington National Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included Generals Crowder Young Buchanan Gorgas Abbott Crozier Schwan and Allen. Davis, a Civil War volunteer, rose to brigadier general in 1901 and major general in 1902. Survived by three daughters Mumford Atocha Davis Calvert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feneral
George W. Davis
Panama Canal Zone
Connecticut
John M. Cooper
St. Patrick's Church
Arlington National Cemetery
E. H. Crowder
S. B. M. Young
James A. Buchanan
William C
Philip G. Mumford
Ellse Atocha Davis
Richard C. M. Calvert
Sun and Tide Table and Weather Forecast
The forecast covers Washington DC Maryland and Virginia with fair weather Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures rise across the middle Atlantic and interior South. Showers predicted in upper lake region Ohio valley western New York and eastern Pennsylvania. Local reports note high mid 80s by afternoon and cooler early morning readings with a 14.6 hour sunshine day.
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U.S
Middle Atlantic
Upper Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Upper
East
New York
Pennsylvania
Atlantic States
Gulf States
Florida Peninsula
Washington Households Stockpile Coal To Meet Winter Needs
Washington residents have 142 912 tons of coal in bins and orders for 298 551 tons. Fuel administration notes nearly five times more coal on hand than last year and district administrator Jones says a shortage is unlikely. Next winter’s total requirement is put at 665 800 tons including government buildings. Merchants and Manufacturers Association forms a committee with R P Andrews as chair and members W W Griffith Julius Goldenberg Louis Levi and F E Graham to guard business needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fuel Administration
Jones
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
R. P. Andrews
W. W Griffith
Julius Goldenberg
Louis Levi
FE. C. Graham
Injured, Two Damage Suits Filed Against Washington Railway
Two damage suits aggregating 40000 were yesterday filed against the Washington Railway and Electric Company in the District Supreme Court. Both suits involve alleged personal injuries. Arthur Howard Wegener claiming 20000 through Crandall Mackey and Hugh L. Kerwin suing for 20000 through his father Hugh A. Kerwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Railway and Electric Company
District Supreme Court
Arthur Howard Wegener
Crandall Mackey
Hugh L. Kerwin
Hugh A. Kerwin
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Pennsylvania Avenue
War Savings
Stre
Palm Beach
Lisle
Madseas
Judd & Detweiler, Inc
MUTEX
U. 3S. Pac
Washington Sample
St. James Hotel
Henry Fredericks
Multiplex Display Fixture CO
St. Louis Mo
Photoc Processing
Norr_ Peters Co
Pa. Ave. N.W
Wilcox & Dodge Bros
Semmes Motor Company
EL M
Aktheimer
Gibson Co., Inc
F. A. Delano
Reserve Board
Quantico Camp
Gen. Barnett
Whry Rers
Richard Stuart Hunter
Spn
Robert W. Hunter
Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Engineer Corps
Gen. Davis
Arlington
Asheville
Mm Co
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Haltimore
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N. Dak
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Minn
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Fila
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Vickaburg
Mise
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Potomac Harpers Ferry
Shenandoah
Florsheim
Tri- Wear
Oxfords
Natty White
Elk Grove
Golden & Co
la. Ave
Havana
Geo. W. Cochran & Co., Inc
Washington, D. C
KL. H. Wegener
H. L. Kerwin
Shoreham
Kaufman
Great Falls Park
N. W
Epworth League
Epworth
Chevy Chase Lake
South End of Highway Bridge
12Th
Pennsylvania Ave
Byron
S. Adams
AST Akt) Savings Bank
Cones To
Aeavy
Rervic
Anderson” Printery
Equity Savings Bank
N. Y. Ave
Stewart
Angerer Motor Co
Franklin
Matas
Eves
Entire Werk Nazimova
Earle Wiens
Olisaus
Shubert
Erald
Finger OF Justice
Belasco
Dolly Sisters
Harry Fox
B.f.keith
Christie MacDonald
Irene Rowan
William Haig
Herbert Williams
Hilde Wolfus
Jonia
Hawaii
Hugh Herbert & Co
Dickinson & Deagon
Ann Grey
Donald E. Roberta
LOEW
Columbia Cuntio
WM. S. Hart
Shark Monroe
Casino Ane Fats
Marshall Hall
Potomac
Charles Macaleate
Bypear St
Washington Vs
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