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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1924
Page
15
A proposal urges establishing a permanent medical unit in the Veterans Bureau to promote workers and study stubborn cases. The plan echoes early 20th century efficiency aims, citing expected improvements in treatment and administration within the medical corps and bureau structure.
A collision between a Suto and a motorcycle left two people injured. Details from the Nebo area indicate responders arrived at the scene after a reported crash near a highway intersection. Authorities are investigating the cause.
Court clarifies actions related to Andrew W Mellon and Treasury. The ruling notes failure to comply with prior order, discusses contempt implications and the ongoing dispute over privileges and applicable authority. Details remain constrained by the record.
A garbled report describes a theft alleged to involve an unscrupulous swindler. Local authorities intervened with aid from a city official. details remain unclear due to damaged text.
In a midsummer tip from wartime era guidance, readers are urged to keep iced water available for children and to let fans and sprinkling do the rest. The note warns against being caught in a blaze of heat and suggests simple routines to keep spirits high while staying cool.
Washington stage favorite Miss Munro, 19, and theater official Mr Abendschein were married last week in Marlboro after a secret license and quick ceremony. The couple, long engaged since high school, plan to live at 14 Columbia Road. Mrs Abendschein will quit stage work. both families approved. Bride studied at a normal school. groom attended Tech. Parents listed in Marlboro and Washington addresses.
A refugee, believed to be a youth aged about 13 or 14, is accused of robbing a benefactor near Towerville. Jewels including bracelets, lockets, and watches were stolen from the retirement home of Commander Holliday. Police hunt the boy who fled with the items valued at several hundred dollars as detectives pursue leads from Baltimore and Leesburg.
Sherrill plans to inspect 30 government buildings today in a statewide effort. Lieutenant Foley and George F. Lull lead the inspection with aid from senior officials and assistant superintendents.
A young woman wearing a fox fur around her neck strolled Pennsylvania Avenue as the thermometer climbed to 97 degrees Fahrenheit yesterday afternoon. A passerby remarked on the unusual attire amid sweltering heat while others sought shade and relief from the heat. Thunderstorms were predicted to bring relief later in the day.
A motor vehicle pursuit through Virginia Avenue South Capitol Street and rail alleys ended when the speeding car crashed into a tree near Ore hill. Three Negro suspects fled. one leaped from a 60 mile per hour car and was badly injured. Officers Wise and Hidup are tasked with locating all three suspects.
The petition for letters testamentary filed in probate court shows wine A Perkins died in May leaving an estate valued over 20906, with sisters Selma Preinkert and Anna Brandes as petitioners. Rex Hanoch Schroeder pastor of Trnt Lutheran Church died February 1 1924 leaving an estate over 2600, widow Emma AL Schroeder is sole beneficiary.
A man and two youths were brought back to the city by Detective Jeff Thomas Harbaugh after a Saturday auto theft involving Leo Brown’s car. The trio reportedly stole the vehicle with new starchlights tires and accessories and tried to steal a luggage carrier from Rev Paul Atking’s car in York when spotted by a police officer’s wife.
Patrolmen Fifield and Godbold pursued a speeding bootlegger’s car at Sixteenth street and Fincy Branch road when thick black smoke enveloped them. The motorcycle overturned causing minor contusions. The bootleggers fled as the injured officers were hospitalized.
Edward Spiller a 22 year old from Bethildr Md was fatally wounded when a revolver fell from Robert Green a 26 year old Bethasde volunteer assistant to Deputy Sheriff Caywood. Spiller survived initially but died during surgery after the accidental shooting during a response to youths fighting near Chevy Chase lake. Green and Spiller had been assigned to watch for auto thieves. the weapon’s discharge occurred as the pair investigated the incident.
The district community centers department hosts a 7 30 p m outdoor program at Central High School auditorium featuring a concert by the Washington Boys Independent band under James L Kidwell. Two motion pictures loaned by the Interior Department will be shown and community singing led by W R Schmuches.
War Department appoints Lieut Col George C Shaw to National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and as director of civilian marksmanship. Del Shaw will be on duty at the office of the assistant secretary of war, effective August 1, serving with the Thirteenth Infantry Camp Warren Mass.
The Department of Justice forms a central bureau to collect and share criminal records and fingerprints. D McKean is named chief and A J Renee and D Van Buskirk lead the new unit, with 1,000,000 prints from Fort Leavenworth and the Police Chiefs Association bureau. Space in the Railite Administration building hosts the operation as salaries and civil service exams are planned for next month.
A sensational report states J E Taylor, an insurance agent, was robbed of $28 after two men followed him to his apartment at 67 A Street North East. Detective Harry Cole leads the investigation as Taylor recounts the assault near Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
General staff reports a military attache to China and Siam based in Peking will be relieved and reassigned to duty in Washington in the chief of staff office. He sails from Chinwangtao on September 1. Lieutenant Colonel Joseph H Barnard of field artillery will take over the Peking attache duties.
Records from the baggage department show trains and stations yield far less liquor now. A year ago many gallons of whisky and other intoxicants were turned over as fast goods. Today most items are given to Internal Revenue authorities for tracing. About fifteen items daily go to baggage for lost and found, with hats umbrellas and keys most common.
Inspector Albert J. Headley chief of the traffic bureau announced the commissioners paused the Twelfth and Thirteenth streets change from one way to two way. The order awaits publication and a 30 day waiting period before becoming effective. Traffic signs remain one way until concrete work blocks Thirteenth Street.
Five milk dealers in Herndonna were temporarily restrained from selling milk to Chestnut Farms dairy and other dairies. The Maryland Virginia Milk Producers association, led by John S Barbour, alleged the dealers violated a contract by failing to pay brokerage costs. This marks the first Virginia restraining action. Maryland dealers had similar limits recently. The restrained are W H Ellmore, F Mohler, B E Peck, B Middleton, and T R McMillen. Collectively they produce about 273 gallons daily.
A four year old boy, Carl Mueller, climbed onto a bakery truck parked opposite his home on G street Northwest. He sat in the driver seat and pressed a lever causing the truck to lurch backward. It struck Dr W A Mess’s automobile nearby, causing minor damage to the physician’s car. The truck belonged to Rice Baking Company.
The Federal Trade Commission yesterday dismissed its complaint against the American Tobacco Company and the Cincinnati Wholesale Tobacco Association and another against Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company and the association for fixing and maintaining uniform resale prices for cigarettes and other tobacco products. Commissioner Thompson dissented to the dismissal order noting it was without prejudice to earlier cease and desist orders against the Cincinnati association.
Bradford Wilson aged 16 at 3005 Connecticut Avenue Northwest was lightly cut on the head when an awning fell as he walked past Old Dutch Market at 1933 Fourteenth Street Northwest yesterday afternoon. He received treatment at the Children's Hospital.
Deputy Fire Chief Tom Gannon plus 26 officers including lieutenants sergeants and privates face retirement pending medical exams next week. Many seek retirement due to disabilities incurred in fire fighting amid new pay scales. Police also report high applicant numbers and a waiting list after a height limit dispute.
District commissioners decided Thirteenth Street Northwest will be widened to 70 feet from its current width with abutting property owners bearing costs if Congress blocks the plan. The move follows a history of proposed widths and merchant objections to 80 feet.
A baby contest is set for this afternoon at 230 oclock at Third and M streets northeast. Teachers from Van Hess playgrounds organize with Miss Catherine Swanson in charge. Prizes will be awarded for babies in the 2 and 3 year old classes.
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