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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1918

Page

7

De Havilland Aero Shwators Criticisms Probed

War Secretary says no perfect airplanes and improvements are rapid. Gen Pershing sought large scale shipment of the De Havilland bombers. 430 already sent to France. Senate military sub committee questions test officers at Wright Field Dayton behind closed doors as hearings begin and progress.

War Secretary Pershing de Haviland France Baker Department de Havland Senate H C A Muhlenberg Ro W Schroeder J M Foote Wright Feld Dayton Ohio Whch Seretary Baker Gen March Pesling Run Advat Ne

English Tommy Wanes With the American Army

Report says officers of the corps under Lord Landes have joined the American forces in Britain. They are engaged in useful tasks and will cooperate further with the Americans. Clubs have been formed in London for the corps use.

Tommy Wanes

Greater Baltimore Annexation Expands City Limits

The Maryland Court of Appeals upholds the annexation act extending Baltimore by about 80 square miles and adding roughly 150000 residents, increasing the city from 300 square miles and 650000 people. The expansion touches Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties with small adjacent areas.

Baltimore Maryland Court of Appeals Anne Arundel Balthora County

Insurance Van Sues for $20,000 in Baltimore Case

James Ko Keech, an Baltimore insurance agent, filed suit in the Tested Supreme Court yesterday seeking $20,000. Keech alleges Charles A Kegwin and John Pierce Bruns deprived him of his agency while he prepared policies and accepted premiums for an insurance company.

James Ko Keech Baltimore Supreme Court Charles A Kegwin John Pierce Bruns Amaims Keech Allowes

Will of Miss Margaret Donovan Leaves Home in Trust

The will filed for probate leaves Margaret Donovan home at 1544 Columbia Street NW in trust to Joseph T Daty of this city. He is charged to manage it within two years and distribute the proceeds. Miss Donovan died July 11.

Margaret Donovan Probata Columbia Street Joseph T Daty Miss Donovan

Potatoes on Display at Occoquan District Office

Several potatoes of record breaking size were exhibited yesterday in the office of District Commissioner Gardiner. Some weighed well up to two pounds each. The tubers were grown on the farm at the District workhouse in Occoquan.

Gardiner Occoquan

La Creole Hair Dressing Promises Gray Hair Restored

An old ad touts La Creole Hair Dressing as not a dye but a toilet preparation that revives natural color, restoring gray or faded hair to a dark, lustrous shade. Sold at Affleck’s, Associated, Christian Drug Stores and all good drug stores with a money back guarantee.

Affleck’s Associated Drug Store Christian Drug Stores Rood Drug Stores A& Money Back

Virginia Wreck Kills Two Near Lynchburg

Special to The Washington Post reports a northbound freight wreck two miles south of Lynchburg killing Fas kins of Spencer and scalding fireman Sant Tyree. Engineer Larry Elmore was trapped under the overturned engine and held as a prisoner for hours. Tyree died two hours after the accident. A worker on the track reported a rail defect and new ties laid near the derailment.

Washington Lynchburg Ya Faskins Spencer Nwc Ftligman

German Woman Knits for the Yankees in War Time

Mrs Margaret Ritter a German widow living in Berkshieman has knitted 196 pairs of socks for American soldiers since the war began She says she knits to help Uncle Sam and hopes to do more for the troops She recalls six brothers who died in the German army and notes her emigration at eighteen granting her family freedom from the Kaiser and Nazi-like threat

Uncle Sam Berlin Berk$weiman United States Margaret Ritter Germany

Real estate transfers across Washington DC landmarks

Real estate transfers list numerous transactions in areas including Cleveland Park, Chevy Chase Terrace, Georgetown and Columbia Heights. Transfers involve trustees, banks, and private buyers with prices commonly $10 and occasional higher sums, detailing lots, squares, and street addresses.

Bond action against Fidelity Guaranty Co. noted

L. L. Perkins files a bond issue against United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. in a case recorded with reference to phone number 913 in the Southern district. The item indicates a legal filing or bond related matter involving the insurer and seeks action or assurances.

United States Fidelity ¢& Guaranty Co

French Socialist Party Adopts Peace Terms Resolution

The French socialist party approved a resolution urging the government to revise war aims, join early preliminary talks for a League of Nations, and support a Berns socialist meeting. It calls for passports for socialist delegates, protests allied intervention in Russia with Russian consent, and condemns anti AFL actions by some parliamentary socialists.

Associated Press Paris Wilson French Socialist Party National Council Jean Loriguet Chamber of Deputies League of Nations International Socialist Congress Camille Huysmans International Socialists Hjalmar Branting Pieter J. Troelstra Berns Russia American Federation of Labor

Bomb plot tied to Irvington factories revealed

Federal officials disclosed alleged conspirators planned to destroy Gould & Eberhardt in Irvington and his accomplice aimed to blow the Keyport Engineering powder magazine. Dr Frederick W. Bischoff, arrested as the bomb maker, reportedly argued the Keyport strike was too risky to execute.

Newark N. J Gould & Eberhardt Company Irvington Keyport Engineering Company Frederick W. Bischoff Gould & Eberhardt

Promoted for Bravery Lieutenant Caygill Leads Capture at Vierzy

First Lieutenant Harry Winant Caygill of the Twenty third regiment infantry Regular Army, born in Mount Vernon New York, distinguished himself at Vierzy on July 19. He advanced with a single man and captured the officer commanding the machine gun nest and his crew. He was promoted three months earlier for meritorious service, then badly gassed and spent 55 days in hospital before rejoining his regiment on July 6.

Harry Winant Caygill Twentythird Regiment Infantry Regular Army Mount Vernicon N. Y Vierzy Caygill

Petersburg Lawyer Volunteers for YMCA Work Abroad

Petersburg July 30 Paul Pettit a leading Petersburg lawyer has volunteered for YMCA work abroad and will likely depart with the Virginia contingent for France in September. The other volunteer is Charles T Lasqiter Harpers Ferry WVa. William Houser 69 died at his Maryland home near here this morning he is survived by one daughter and two sons.

Apedal Washington Post Petersburg Paul Pettit Y M CA Virginia France Pettit Charles T Lasqiter Harpers Ferry Wva William Houser Maryland Here

Equity and probate rulings dominate DC Supreme Court docket

The Daily Legal Record reports on diverse District of Columbia cases including equity divisions with judges Siddons Cogswell and Hite Day, noting preliminary injunctions granted, alimony and court-cost orders, demurrers, judgments under rule 78d, criminal recognizances, and extensive probate actions with numerous estates and executors named, plus real estate mortgage transations across multiple squares.

Supreme Court, District of Columbia Equity Division Siddons Cogswell Cogswell George A. Berry Rossa F. Downing Bruce Haird Art . Speare Company Ye. Bpeare Paul W Keyser W. Clephane W. G. Johnson Millan Morey William Beary White Jackvon Ve. Jackson Plaintif L M King Butts MB. O'Brien Cover McCubbin

Motor Weave Wool Automobile Robes and Bedspreads Sale

60x80 inch Motor Weave Wool automobile robes in a special weave with rich colorings priced at 7.95 each. 56x0 inch Graystone blankets, 4-lb weight priced at 86.00 each. Extra Large heavy closely woven crochet bedspreads in Marseilles patterns priced at 4.00 each.

Marseilles

Property liens and trusts tied to various lot numbers and corporations

Walter J Harrison and others pledge properties to secure loans from Washington Loan and Trust Company and other banks. The items cover multiple SQUAREs and LOTs with sums ranging from $400 to $9,000, terms from 2 to 8 years, and interest rates of 6 to 8 percent, with monthly or semiannual payments. Names include Victor MiClogkey, Rosetta Arthur Carr, Marvin Ao Cuatis, Walter Forber, Joshua Wo Carr, Arthur G Bishop, Bertie L Pakett, Alvin Kekert, George A Rosnet, Mable Bo, Mary, Annie Chase, and others in various trust and security agreements.

George L Bunnell Mary E . Shibley Edward Q Katie A. Zeigler James D Hobbs Howard A Burns Harry Wardman Thomas TP. Boney Albert Reevetux Ida C Francis Saul James F Shea Home Savings Bank Squard Florente A Neale James i Shea William N. Davener Arthur Garr Marvin Perpetual Building Association Marwin D Finchet Jonnie Herbert T. Nhannon Morton J Lucie Toul Charlotte Waldraff Diler F Groffetux Nettie M George M. Emmerich Pouglas Mackayl Snecure Washington Permanent Building Association R RB Sollenberger Roesa F Downing Marie Easby-Smith Ella BE ‘Talbert E Hume Yathert Et Ar Dalsey George W. Tallert Ceux Marielle L Karth M Carpenter Henry H Bergmann George M Fumerich Metropolis Building Fletchers aArthur L Edwards Timmy Ho Bergmann George M ‘Emmerch Xeiire Metropolis Thomas KK. Asquith Harry J. Rust George C Rowe Henry R Lentzettn Sara’ J Charles W Simpson George W. Myers Thomas K Asquith Alice W. Hodighina George M Myers Thomas R Aaqutth Leroy Pumphrey Algernon Gardiner W Gilbert Dent Daniel D Cameron W. Gilbert Dent Algernon S Gardiner W Gilbert Dent Daniel D. Cameron Eott Haycork George M. Sminericn Douglass Mackall Gideon al Miller Virginia B William C Hill Charlen M Jonen Katherine E. Dietz Washington Loan and Trust Company Mary B Kebde Joseph A. Sanker Mary A Patrick Quinn Wilam J. Lanigan Joseph Reilly Joseph A. Banker Thomas W. Stabblefield Frances J. Nicholson Mary MecLaughlin Sir Joan D Wharton KE Lester Michael J. Cothert National Permanent Building Association George Windley Ross B T. Hammond Welsh William L. Forsyth Busan Lawrence Leo D. Mahon Taure V George J. Starkey D. Lee Clagett Levi Oosbury Herbert Tanon Mo J. Luchs James A. Gahill Walter J. Harrison Accus Lynchburg Investment Corporation Victor MiClogkey Tomy Washington Loan and ‘Trust Company Equitable C Walter Foi Thainard W Parker Joseph Jo Darlington Mason N Hichardson Coraline G Caughey Walter Forber Tiege Goto Joshua Wo Carr Arthur G Bishop Kaven A Peterson En Miller Penerequitable Cooperative Building Association Mary Annie FO Chase William A Hill Samuel Kiter Kassing Loma Ladiow Louis L Tudlow Katherine Hi Ameiia G Frank Henry Samu Wo Oise Jonan Et Vir Alpert Union Trust

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