Record June 1 marriage licenses in National Capital
After 64 licenses issued at the courthouse yesterday Col William A Kroll announced it a record for the first day of June. He said the spring bride rush created a strong start and expected more demand tomorrow. June 1 1919 was a Sunday and the District saw 33 licenses next day, a notable figure in local hymeneal statistics.
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Court House
William A. Kroll
Kroll
Natens
Tuek
Hospital Seeks 75000 From Supporters Campaign
Casualty Hospital launches a drive to raise 75000 by June 45 with over 400 supporters aiming to avert creditor action and keep the doors open. Dr. William P Woods team includes numerous volunteers led by Mrs M J Vaughan at the Ebbitt Hotel with Daniel A Edwards as treasurer.
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Saul Schubert
Leonard J Wetland
D. F. Cody
Nellie O. Nichols
E E Luway
Margaret Jester
Elsie Klinehause
Madela Lutz
Aradine Lutz
Rose van Fossen
Carrie Moling
Grace Brodnack
H. A. Lindsay
Ebbitt Hotel
M. J. Vaughan
Daniel A Edwards
Taylor Ready to Begin on Rent Commission Hearings
Mrs Clara Sears Taylor the first tv woman to serve on boards to arbitrate rent disputes is expected to join the District rent commission hearings tomorrow. She has not yet received her commission but expects to take oath soon and begins familiarizing with the board’s methods.
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Clara Sears Taylor
District Rent Commission
Senate
Taylor
Rent Commission
Pickpocket Steals $71 From Anacostia Streetcar Rider
James C. Russell of 1641 Vermont Avenue Northwest reported his pocket was picked on a streetcar Monday night in Anacostia. A gold watch and chain valued at 65 dollars and a billfold with 71 dollars were taken after he realized the loss upon alighting.
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Anacostia
James C. Russell
Vermont Avenue
Northwest
Russell
Dream of Doves Foretells Home Harmony and Journeys
Interpreters of the mystic school link dove dreams to domestic life with hopes of harmony and happiness in the home. Some say good omens for lovers and travelers, while others note faithful return from long journeys. Pigeons signal reconciliation and charitable or contented households.
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McClure
Reciproc ity to be topic at American University convocation
Bishops McDowell of this city and Crown of Canada will speak this afternoon at 2 30 on reciprocity between the United States and Canada during the sixth convocation at American University held in the grove near Massachusetts and Nebraska avenues northwest. An academic procession with a military band begins at 2 15. Trustees convene at 10 30 to hear reports and elect officers for the ensuing year.
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Canada
William F. McDowenl
Samuel D. Crown
American University
Institution
Massachusetts
Nebraska
Ferrero estate left to widow and son in Washington
Joseph Ferrero a Washington fruit dealer died May 19 leaving an estate valued at 537000. The National Savings and Trust Company named executor. Real estate valued at 387000, personal property 200000. Widow Mrs Katherine Ferrero and son Joseph A. Ferrero inherit business, cash, stocks and bonds. Residences at 1350 Columbia Road NW and 2740 Fourteenth Street NW devised to the widow. Remainder in trust for widow during widowhood, then half income to children upon death or remarriage and half added to estate two years after widow's death. Will dated December 22, 1919. Louis Atchison receives 200 for faithful service.
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Joseph Ferrero
Washington
District Supreme Court
National Savings and Trust Company
Ferrero
Katherine Ferrero
Joseph A. Ferrero
Hia
Columbia -Road Northwest
Fourteenth Street Northwest
Louis Atchison
Court Upholds Low Wage Law Defines New District Board
The District of Columbia Supreme Court upholds the minimum wage law as constitutional. Justice Bailey dismisses the Children's Hospital petition to restrain the law, noting amendments possible on grounds of confiscation. The wage board set 16.50 weekly for women in hospitals, clubs, apartments, and restaurants, prompting shifts like the Association of Care Cafeteria and Tearoom Managers planning to substitute male staff. Also reported is a burglary at John Swope’s home with a bracelet valued at 25 dollars and five towels stolen.
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District of Columbia
Bailey
District Supreme Court
Children’s Hospital
Jesse C. Adkins
Ethel M. Smith
Joseph Berberich
Association of Care
Friends of the
John Swope
Third Street
More Truth Than Poetry By James J. Montague
A humorous survey notes Americans win friends in Europe through film. Many nations praise Chaplin and Fairbanks while lamenting past anti Yankee sentiment. A NY water leak joke frames profiteering, ending with a wry jab at Horatio Bottomley.
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More Truth
James J. Montague
History of Your Name Beck Variations Beckett Becker Beckman
This article traces Beck family names to two origins Anglo Saxon and German. Beck and Beckett likely English from brook related terms while Becker and Beckman derive from German occupation names meaning baker. The piece explains spelling shifts and regional origins with examples like Beck meaning brook and Beckmann as a shortened form.
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Beck
Beckett
Becker
Beckman
Heck
England
Germany
Brook
Brooks
Thomas
Bett
Brookiet
Beckmann
Old Resident Near Death Seeks Help From Remedy
An elderly man claims he nearly died after ten days without food. He credits Mayrs Wonderful Remedy with immediate relief and renewed strength, stating the product helps catarrhal mucus and inflammatory stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments. One dose convinces. money refunded. People's Drug Stores and druggists carry it.
Binding Styles Dominate Recent Fashion Trends
A fashion feature highlights binding as a key trimming, with frocks trimmed in same or contrasting colors. Beads and bold color combos boost black taffeta and charmeuse with jade, orange, and mauve. Summer fabrics like georgette and organdie receive binding emphasis, with practical tips for reviving a worn bathing suit. Paris forecasts call for long lines, low waists, and velvet for evening gowns, with black and jewel tones favored.
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Fashiongrams
Paris
Fashion Snippet Notes on an Evening Gown Style
A fragment discusses a black chiffon or crepe de chine evening gown cut straight and slim. The writer cautions against intruding on people at inconvenient times and suggests accepting friendly advice with courtesy. The tone mirrors a stylish, society page vibe.
Ornate Dress Described With Fruited Girdle and Frills
A vivid description details a garment cropped below the natural waist with a jeweled belt of mixed fruits. Two pleated frills converge down the center, secured by a velvet rib bon bracket, leaving trailing ends to finish the design.
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IRS
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Mavna
I " Rershee
Jee Commercial
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United States
America
Europe
Sanjak
Navibazar
Fiume
Chaplin
Fairbanks
Hart
Jack Barrymore
Pickford
New York
Wall Street
Horatio Bottomly
Great Britain
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Ckhwaat
F St. N
Columbia Theater
Hahn
Thomases
Florsheim
Florshe
Oxfords
Pepsi-Cola
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
7Th St. S. W
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