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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1920

Page

10

Bride says husband beat her with suitcase in staged marriage

Mrs Marian G Hubbard files for annulment in District Supreme Court after alleging her Baltimore marriage to Willoughby lasted one week in 1919. She claims a "large woman" introduced as his wife struck her with a suitcase and the defendant denied the marriage, then left with the other woman. Hubbard seeks annulment and restoration of her maiden name Marton Whitney.

Baltimore District Supreme Court Marian G Hubbard Marton G. Whitney William M Ellison

Wives Seek Absolute Divorce From Henry F Flynn

Mrs Katherine E Flynn asks the District Supreme Court for an absolute divorce after sixteen years of marriage to Henry F Flynn of Alexandria. She cites alleged misconduct and seeks alimony. case filed through Thomas F Monahan. Mildred A Rudd also seeks an absolute divorce from Charles A Rudd with L G Grossman as her attorney.

Katherine E. Flynn District Supreme Court Henry F Flynn Alexandria Flynn Neber Counse Thomas F Monahan Mildred A Rudd James R Roberson Fulton R Gorgon Plaintitt Hmf Hudson Rose Berrett William T. Berrett J. A Jonn

Shout Out Of Home Prompted By Divorce Suit In 1925

Mrs Rose Berrett, mother of three, says she left 22 Florida Avenue Northeast on January 15 1925 after being ordered out by her husband William Berrett The District Supreme Court filing cites intoxication cruelty and nonsupport She alleges he paid 68 monthly until June last year and has since ceased counsel L S Power represented her in the case.

Rose Berrett Florida Avenue Northeast Wiliam ‘Rs Berrett Ls 4&4 Power

Harding Unites Republicans Over Woman Suffrage

Harding tells Tennessee Republicans that party leaders should support ratification of the suffrage amendment. He cites national platform backing and hopes that legislators act on conviction. Messages from Knox and others praise his acceptance speech as patriotic and inspiring.

Harding Tennessee Tonn C Houck Membe Senate

The Cost of Drink and Drunken Town Folly

A dated verse laments rising liquor prices from five a glass and ten a drink to twenty five a quart. It notes scarce white beer and warns against hoarding home brew and makings for two start. It mocks street topers seen in sodden stupor and quips that such intoxication implies wealth.

Arid Climate Metaphor and Lily Imagery in Political Speech

The text mocks a political platform with dry, arid imagery and lily references. It includes a W C T U leader comparing rouge to lily painting, plus quips about lilies needing improvement. The piece praises a presidential candidate and mentions Mrs Moore endorsing the speaker and joining in supporting the party’s stump efforts.

The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Presidential candidate travels by car with Mrs Coolidge and two boys

The presidential candidate journeyed by automobile with Mrs Coolidge and her two boys. They will stay at her residence until Sunday or Monday and then depart for Northampton to prep for the nonlocation exercises scheduled for July 27.

Plan for Cox Roosevelt Clubs National League in D C

Plans for a nationwide Cox Roosevelt clubs league with headquarters in Washington will be set at 8 o clock tonight at Democratic headquarters Woodward building. A local club filed articles of incorporation last week by Costelli Copoys and Ansiberry and will be perfected. The plan to form a national Cox Roosevelt league was proposed by Costello at a Columbus Ohio meeting of the national committee. Separate headquarters will be opened and an energetic campaign launched in the District. The Wilson Marshall Club renamed as National Capital Democratic Club has elected Lloyd president Darr Linhnn Douglas Walsh and King vice presidents Heilly secretary Harper treasurer.

Cox-Roosevelt Washington Democratic Woodward John F. Costelli John B Cojpoys Judge T T Ansiberry Mr Costello National Committee Columbus Ohio Wilson-Marshall Club National Capital Democratic Cub James T Lloyd Charles W Darr George Ro Linhnn Charles A Douglas Thomas Walsh Harry King John F. Heilly Robert N Harper Treneurer

Suffrage Ratification Sought in North Carolina

North Carolina Equal Suffrage Association opens Raleigh headquarters with Gertrude Weal as state president. They plan a campaign to push the August 10 special session of the legislature to ratify the Susan B Anthony suffrage amendment. A poll of legislators suggests leaders are confident of a favorable result next month.

Raleigh North Carolina Raleig Migs Gertrude Weal Gainsboro

Invite Harding to Attend West Virginia Convention

Williamson West Virginia July 23 White newly elected chairman of the Republican State committee announced that women will play active roles this year He will name an office chairwoman of committees and she will appoint two women in each senatorial district The campaign will be run from Charleston by White and a committee to be chosen within a week An invitation will be sent to Senator Warren G Harding to attend the State convention in Wheeling on August 12.

Williamson Republican State Committee West Virginia White

Seek Candidates Views On Farmers Problems in 1920

Chicago June 23 Senator Warren G Harding and Gov James L Cox face questions from the national board of farm organizations. A committee will visit each candidate to request a written statement outlining positions on agricultural issues. The board serves about 2900 040 farmers, per chairman C 3 Barrel.

Chicago Warren G Harding James L Cox National Board of Farm Organizations National Board C 3 Barrel

Mrs Bass Heads Women In Democratic Campaign

Mrs George Bass of Chicago, chairman of the Woman's Bureau of the Democratic National Committee, has been named head of the party's national campaign division. She announced the appointment and said the Democratic national woman's headquarters will open in Chicago in a few days.

Chicago George Bass Womans Bureau Democratic National Committee Bass Democratic National Woman's

Prohibition Candidates Attack Harding's Stand Lincoln

Aaron Watkins of Germantown Ohio and D Legeb Colvin prohibition party candidates for president and vice president issued statements condemning Senator Harding. They argue Harding highlights dissent from the law but may pursue repeal and deem his stance unacceptable.

Lincoln Aaron Watkins Germantown Ohio D Legeb Colvin Prohibition Party Harding Watkin

Three Men Identify Maryland Bank Robber as Suspect

Baltimore July 24 three persons positively identified John W Mitchell as a participant in the Sandy Spring Bank robbery and murder of Francie M Hallowell. A bank president and a director named A C Thomas and Asa M Stabler testified they saw him in the gang. William W Burrs of Roxbury Mills Howard County also identified Mitchell as among the robbers who pulled their auto free after the crime. Mitchell denied the charges and claimed innocence. He is in custody on a bookmaking charge following a raid on his barber shop.

Baltimore Sandy Spring John W Mitchell Francie M Hallowell A. C Thomas Asa M. Stabler Mitchell McGovern Bradley and Dougherty Thomas L. Dawson

Coolidge Notification Draws Large Crowd in Northampton

Northampton prepares for an August 1 notification ceremony announcing Gov Coolidge as the Republican vice presidential candidate. Officials expect about 30,000 to attend, with transportation and housing concerns due to crowd size. A platform will host Gov Morrow of Kentucky for the address at Allen field near Smith College.

Northampton Mass

District of Columbia Supreme Court Docket Summary

The record lists cases from the District of Columbia Supreme Court Division under Justice McCoy, including probate matters, estate administrations, and criminal filings. Notable items include hearings continued to August, guardianship petitions, wills admitted to probate, and various attorney assignments across multiple estates and civil actions.

Real Estate Transfers from Fifth and Posts In Northwest DC

A crowded list of property transfers in Washington DC details owners buyers and parcel numbers across multiple streets including Mount Pleasant and Chevy Chase. Transactions involve Samuel E. Cornwell to James W Hwalter and Barbara Twaites. various lots in square 4134 2505 282 228 183 214 and others. transfers include amounts like $10 and positions such as trustee and district notices.

Samuel E. Cornwell James W Twalter Barbara Twaites Wirst St Gevener Virginia Moses Dade Cary Nail Elia Thoroton Caruss Thornton Carvel J Banks Nicholson Clara A Gates B. S Newman E. A. Mooere District of Columbia Jacob H. Range Dietnet of Columbia Mount Pleasant St Mount Pleasant 2Nd Pleasant Plains Samuel L Young Elliott M. Campbello Lot Uition “Trust Co L Begning Saint P. Fa Seventeenth Irvine Atx Breokland Calvin Brixhi Bright Charies A Eva Q At Thirttet Fries Milstead Tihivan Allison Street Bervanth Petworth Trin Grace J James Fannie James Eleventh Street Mary D Wendeck Barry B. Bstier Mary Fendall Felix Lake T. Puckett Pertomeats Agar Broadai ReBecce L. Mutt John Marshall Ieee Goeranty Trust Go Albert EB. Tizall D Street Northmeaty Mifeebeth Albert W. Beiteaul M Street Albert Elisabeth Pellins U Street Holle

Deeds of Trust Listed for Various Properties

A long list of deeds of trust shows numerous properties tied to financial obligations. Names include Maurice Powers, John Haffren, James W. Sad, Samuel Cornwell, Thornton Carus, Reginald Beall, David Thomas, Bernard Duke, and Elizabeth Phillipe among others. Secured amounts range from thousands to tens of thousands with terms from 18 months to several years and interest rates of 6 percent to 8 percent, detailing monthly or semiannual payments.

Maurice ME Powers George Ww Joleins John BE. Haffren Atocinean Uare James W. H Twaites Jas B. Nicholson Whitefield McKinley Samuel Z. Cornwell Jesse A. Hedges Euogene H. Taggart Bernard A. Duke Thomas L. Davis Fleance F Samuel Walker Chas MrCadhy Mastern Building Thomas L Davis Hleador Clarence Donohoe Gordon van Hranken Julius Perner James D. Hobbs Thos. Pade Gertrude F Holmes National Strings and Tribe Co American Security and Trust Co Harry Bo Bier Mary C Brancis L Neubeck Lawrence J. Milin Mary D Neubeck Rebecca L Nutt Russell Nutt Frank Owings AT Smith Jr Mortimer M Garris Rebecca L Russell Ho Nate Mortimer MC Terria Wendell P .Tucker Edwin N. Croadnax Elizabeth Phillipe William MacGi Alfred &. Niles Baltimore Life Insurance Company Elizabeth Phillips George M. Gittinger Emory L Coblentz American Building Association Wredecick M Strom Oeger Clux Fiva Moto Braet Schmidt George M Emmerich Hugene K Rinkatte Et Ax Bana George Me Eromerich Julius Perse Charies H Bauman Albert W Howard Wiliam M Hoffman Anderson Samme Jacob Hinkle Barak Joseph O Sinin Poser W. Cox Joseph T. Shorter Roy B. Johnson Hester Fo Henry H McKee Milburn T Donohee Helen Nicolet Milburn J James A Donohoe Alexander PA Council Morris Bachrach Libby Acory F. Bergmann Charles Schafer Northern Liberty Bullding Association Ben Ager Kale Carl J Bergmann Louis G Ontermayer Katherine Laupp Sterling Ruffin Randall H. Hagner Alexander B Browne Tan Eyck Wendell Max Beckeret Yetta Maurice D Rosenberg Irving Williamson Charles Oscar Nauck John C Yout Walter Btlow, Jr Lulan M. Talbert Seriangually Frask Hop Harry Welsh Agricultors Experiment Station James T Gibbs Henry E Bittinger W. T Rollins R. M Howard John L. Weaver Margaret Diederich James’ A.cobb Whitebela McKinley HB. Charke Peter Stark Tal Loanan Rust Company Osisa Trust Company Mary A. Bolan George Bowie Pearl Dennison Louis Whtsen Clark M. Nt Square Raymond Patton Et We Virginia Harry &. Boss Ander Tps Barwil Jnare Stoner Margaret National and ‘Trust Company American Ortty

Motor fleet battles mud on southern road trip

Dispatches report army truck convoy leaving Washington June 14 bound for Los Angeles struggled in mud between Robinsonville and Banke Mississippi about fifteen miles north of Tunica. The convoy is under Col. J. Franklin with Lieut. William B. Doron who preceded it by two weeks and is returning to Washington driving his own car with his wife.

Washington Los Angeles Robinsonville Banke Miss Tunica Col. J. Franklin William B. Doron St. Louis

Church Notices from RB Baptist and Other Congregations

A fragmented church notices page lists RB Baptist events and services at various streets, with references to free chairs, enlarged organ, and singing. Episcopal services at John’s Church mention Holy Communion, morning prayer, and sermon. Christian Vermont Church notes pastor and evening services, youth activities, and midweek societies. New Thought interprets Sunday School lessons. Moses and Evert Mann from Unity School noted for dances and weekly area sessions. Welcome message included.

NEW Thought Moses Evert IFA Besler Unity School of Christianity Zenuary Avery Spmica

Church Schedule for July 25 1930 at Covenant

The Reverend Charles Wood leads Morning Service at 11, with Rev Howard Talbott preaching. Christian Endeavor Supper at 6 15, Weeper Service at 6 45, musical services at 7 45 featuring Lorleberg, Thomas, Beisser, Robeson, and Schumuocker. Evening Service at 8 with Talbott delivering a sermon titled Accepting the Challenge.

Church of the Covenant Connave WN &T Charles Wood D. D Howard D. Talbott Asslemet Talbott Christian Endeavor Richard Lorleberg Estelld Thomas Olost Mary Beisser Claude Robeson William Schumuocker Frecentor Mr. Talbott

Christian Science Church Listings Washington Branches

Directory of The Mother Church branches in Washington with locations at Masonic Temples and arcades. Includes service times on Sundays and Wednesdays, reading rooms hours, and street addresses for the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Churches.

Churches of Christ, Scientist Washington First Church of Christ Scienist Boston Columbia Roof Euclid At N. L Masonic Temple Park Road Colorado Linnee Rollange Columbia Bollay Park Rd

Condemnation notices flood Washington courts in 1920

The District of Columbia courts issue notices for condemnation of land to open public alleys and for the assessment of damages and benefits. This multi notice set orders property owners to appear by August 20, 1920, with publication in the Washington Evening Star Washington Post and Washington Herald. Attorneys Stephens Hart Bailey and Morgan Beach sign as clerks and attorneys.

Sarang Theta Waehig Evening Star Washington Post Washington Herald Maid District United States District of Columbia Morgan Hbhach FE Cunningham Anat Francis H. Stephens Gold Hart Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia Aes Washington Evening Star Washington Poat Jennings Bailee Alte Vopy Soar Morgan cI Beach Yon Supreme Court OF the District of Columb Twelfth Street Evarth Street Thirteenth Street Radde Island Avenue Dahleren Ankern Washington Port Washington Times Hersin Marabal Orms GS Bailey Seal Morgan Beach Olek Cunningham Warry FH. Hollander Jonn G Speare Springfield Beiley Deming Sentrwick Mann Fred Jacken Southwick Mass Edward Jackson Mase Roland Jackson Southwick Baid Court Washogton Law Reporter C. Sullivan Supreme Court OF Columb Hugh Belt G Street Etty- Attest Clare Taylor Colbia F. H. Serphens Ringgold Hart Supreme Coucet OF District Court Coro Broad Branch Zambia District of Golumbian Rusnymeds Place Broad Branch Road Shail Weabington Weabington Evening Star Jennings Bailey Vopy Seal Morg Fue Connirgheas F. H. Stephens Anrasmegis Supreme Court OF the Dietner of Coumbla Columbia Kentucky Potoma District of Columba Sustein Ly Tomson Court Shell Washington Washington Peat Mahedo Withis Columbis Arte Court W. Beach E Ininghalm

Legal Notices From District of Columbia Courts and Probate

A blot of notices reveals probate matters and condemnations in the District of Columbia. WILTON J. LAMBERT attorney seeks claims by July 6 1921 for an estate in DC. other entries announce administration on estates including Chang Hsi Hale Teabella Balt and William Dovall with claims due by specified dates. court orders petitioning condemnation of land and opening of streets with jury assessment of damages, publication in local papers, and service by U.S. marshal.

Wilton J. Lambert Ee Court OF the District Welding Probate Court District of Columbis Dis of Columbia Supreme Court OF the di Columbia E. Gotins Columba Sen Wa Republic of Cmins King, Simon, Young & Koenigsberger Supreme Court OF District of Columbis Mellie Borges Va Edwart Et al District of Columbia William Powell Uber Jolia Ome Rondred Edward Stleworth Sun‘Land Oedér Washington Law Reporter Wasshington Post Morgan H Beach F. E Cunningham Charles Steere Supreme Court OF Ter District of Chas Steerer Geal Tetet Columbia Supremo Court OF the District OF Columibie Colombia Probata Court Chang Hsi Hale Republic of China Uary Munsey Trust George & Fraser Theodora Cogswell Carter B. Keene Levy David Attormeys Supreme Court OF the District Columbia William Dovall Traitet of Columbia Carl H. Claudy McLachlen

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