Army Q M C to honor US 148th anniversary
The Army Quartermaster Corps marks its 148th birthday, tracing back to June 1 1776 when the Continental Congress created a military department. Dinners across the nation including in Paris Washington and Manila will honor the corps with athletic events and a Washington dinner at Rauscher's on June 18 hosted by Col F H Pope and other officers.
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Quartermaster Corps of the Army
National Defence
Patence
Carpenters Hall
Philadelphia
Han
Quartermaster Corps
Ool
Wal Guard
Werom
Patis
Pansa Nawatt
Philippines
Corps Unita
Washington
Rauscher's
National Guard
Dng
F. H. Pope
President Approves Better Movie Move and Drift in Film Policy
President declines a invitation from the Authors' League of America regarding an international congress on film, but endorses the Authors' League effort to raise standards in the industry. He notes film can be useful or potentially demoralizing and supports constructive study and discussion through the league’s initiative.
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New York
Hardne
Authors’ League of America
Tomaerrow
Othore’ League
Utheca” League
iLimit Feminine Garb To Just Six Articles
The Washington Post reports a debate over restricting women’s dress to six garments, with critics arguing lax fashion harms youth morality and virility. Rev Philip Y Yarrow and B O Langworthy express concerns, while proponents urge simple, modest attire as a personal choice.
Northesk May Wed in Greenwich Conn After Delay
The Earl of Northen and Jensien Brown, a former chorus girl, planned marriage in Greenwich Conn after a Monday postponement caused by city terms. City Clerk Crull refused to issue a license citing technicalities linked to Jensien's prior husband Cyril Freinard of Chicago. Mrs Brown returned to Buffalo. the Earl remained in town, awaiting the ceremony.
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New York
Juat
Earl of Northen
Jensien Brown
Greenich
Conn
Crull Fron Jensigh
Cyril Tf Freinnard
Chicago
Brown
Buffalo
Sheriff Raids House of David In Michigan Warrant
Deputies raided the House of David colony near Joseph Michigan seeking a warrant for a status offense against a 16 year old girl. The search of the Benjamins residence and the annex covered over 100 rooms as part of the probe into the vanished cult leader Purnell. The warrant, signed by Judge Rames B White, was issued on a complaint by Gladya Bamford Rubel and an inmate of a nearby facility.
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Berrien
Ehamit Court
Gladya Bamford Rubel
Bhiloh
Tesgneus
Benjamin
Diamond Must Die For Murder of Wife in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso Indiana June Harry Diamond was found guilty of murdering his wife during a Gary to East Ghent car trip. The jury deliberated about four hours before Judge Hannibal Loring sentenced him to death. The defense claimed Diamond did not shoot and accused William Armstrong of firing the fatal shot. The state argued motive was to gain the wife’s money.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Harry Diamond
Guily
Nets
Diamond
Hannibal Loring
William Armstrong
Gary
East Ghieane
Officials frown on ship liquor parley in Washington
Diplomats told by State Department officials that the liquor question is purely a domestic matter and not suited for joint international talks. They deny proposing any outside method to settle it and note that enforcement reflects Supreme Court interpretations. Possible new treaties with European nations may address the issue, but details remain undisclosed.
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Washington
State Department
Suprema Court
Congress
Spain
Madrid
West and Woman Deny Wite's Charge
George B. West and his wife Mrs. Gertrude B. West deny charges of acquiring a second wife after alleged associations with another woman. The District Supreme court heard their denials as Mrs. West accuses him of cruelty and neglect. West counters he promised nothing and blames his wife for a bad disposition. The couple wed March 21, 1915 and have one child. Attorney Ghattes Quirello represents the husband.
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George B. Wast
Gertrude B. West
District Supreme Court
Aleanower
Waitian
Mere
Woatalee
West
Hoe Alee
Ghattes Quirello
Bis
Victim of Flogging Gang Likely to Die
Los Angeles on June 5 Frank Sin cbrh aged 41 was beaten and bound by attackers who abducted him from his home and beat him with a wire cable until unconscious. Physicians said he probably would die. A note claimed future offenders would be similarly treated and accused police and prosecutors of indifference. The writers said they were former service men with foreign records.
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Los Angeles
Frank Sincbrh
Dana
Hollywood Hulle
Hirh
Sincer
Aesrat
Vice Squad Breaks Up Cabaret Party
A cabaret on 1526 Seventh atr is cited as hosting a wild party with over 160 men and as many women attending. Police entered the scene led by Lieut. O. T. Davie and Mine Van Winkle, with Officer B. A. Hensy suspended. no arrests reported and evidence of intoxication noted.
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Women‘s Bureau
Hutch Mill
Seventh Artest
Thweat
Lisut
O. T. Davie
Mine van Winkle
Women's Bureau
B. A. Hensy
Lieut
Davis
Davie
Marine Corps League forms with delegates nationwide
New York June 6 present and former U S Marines founded a national Marine Corps League at a meeting with over one hundred delegates from every state. Messages were read from Marshall Ferdinand FOch Alvin Owsley and mayors of 800 cities. One message from Mayor George B Leach of Minneapolis noted his artillery unit's barrage for Marines in France.
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New York
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps League
Mesaageh
Miarhal Ferdinand Focn
Alvin Owsley
American Legion
George B. Leach
Minneapolis
France
Was Awfully Easy Says Slayer of 33 Victims
Vasili Kommrof stands trial for murder of 33 persons as proceedings move to the Polytechnic museum for heightened interest. In jail he says he would prefer death and recalls beating rivals in a horse trade. He claims murder was an easy job and remembers few victims.
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Moscow
By.a. P
Vasili Kommrof
Polytechnic Museum
Komaroff
Vhas Thri¢E
Sued for Divorce He Says He Has Decree
William T. Higdon told the District Supreme court that he is already divorced from Mea. Fannin M. Higdon and there is no need for a further divorce hearing. He says an absolute divorce was granted in Baltimore in September and custody of their two children awarded. A certified copy of the decree is attached to his motion to dismiss Mrs. Higdon's divorce petition.
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William T. Higdon
Fannin M. Higdon
Alm
District Supreme Court
Baltimore
George
Higdon
Detwit Peared
Hussband
Maryland
Cuban President Rebuffed in Minor Revolution Clash
In Havana on June 6, a Cuban legislative session rebuffed the president amid a minor revolution against presidential privilege. A decree to purchase the Santa Clara convent was blocked and public funds forbidden for future purchases by decree. Officials misusing public money face penalties and possible suspension from office as the senate debates.
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Yeaterda Y
Santa Clara
Penaltica Bay
Offce
Drinks Bootleg Liquor Causes Mercury Poisoning Death
David Hudson a 48 year old colored man living at the Salvation Army hotel 1501 Beveath street northwest died yesterday afternoon from poison caused by bootleg liquor containing dichloride of mercury His physician Dr Hertsberg declined to sign a death certificate saying the cause was unnatural Coroner Newitt police and revenue agents cooperate to locate source of the liquor May 27 case based on statements from Dr Hertsberg and authorities
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David Hudson
Salvation Army
Hertsberg
Atronk Horthwant
Hudson
Newitt
Hudaon
Police Beat Fortney Over Aid Request About Daughter Elopement
Henry Fortney, 54, a retired detective, alleges he was beaten and arrested by First precinct officers BH Mumper and EK Shelton while seeking police help to stop his 15 year old daughter Rosa Mary Fortney from leaving the city with a man. He says he was walking on Tourteanth Street near Pennsylvania Avenue when assaulted. Fortney’s daughter was later arrested at Tinton station. Police deny the claim, saying Fortney attacked first. Fortney was held at the First precinct station.
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Henry Portnoy
A. Mumper
E. K. Shelton
Fortnsy
New Jeraay Avenue
Tourteanth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fortney
Rosa Mary Fortney
Union Station
Tinton Station
Bau
Golden Company Files for Bankruptcy in Court
Golden & Company of 924 Louletta Avenue Northwest filed for bankruptcy yesterday in district court. The schedule lists total liabilities of 300,155 with assets of 583,891, including debts of 274,057 and 44,702 unsecured. Attorneys Johnson and Bwindet appeared for the firm. receiver William H. Holes noted.
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Golden & Company
Louletane Avenue
Bankrupt Commission, Merchants
Johnson and Bwindet
William HW. Holes
Rodeo Cowboy Charged With Cruelty To Animals
A warrant charges John Henry, a rodeo cowboy at Union Station Plaka, with cruelty to animals after a test wrestling contest allegedly caused a steer to collapse and break its neck. The incident was sworn by the Washington Humane Society as the district police court session opens.
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John Henry
Union Station
Plaka
Washington Humane Society
District of Columbia
Henry
Mammoth
Pardols
Rodeo Arena
Larena
Yonecke St
Tussany
Andy” Rahn
Zurah Temple
Minnéapolis
Minn
Normandae
Graduation at Holy Cross Academy in Chapel Burday Morning
Graduation exercises at Holy Cross Academy will be held in the chapel Burday morning at 9 o'clock. An informal reception by the board to visiting Slufiae and their families will follow in the Giternon. A feature will be planting of rose trees by representatives of all graduating classes since 1276. Notables in the receiving line include Mlle Louise M. Darr governor of the District chapter of the International Federation of Catholic Alumni, Mrs. Pradéerich Seibold president of Holy Cross association, Mrs. Frederick J. Rive, Miss Morena McCarthy, Miss Hugehia Leilland, Mrs. George Thomides, Miss Mildred HethTer, Miss Fae Von Culln, Mrs. CusK, Miss Grate Flower and Miss M. Gteana.
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Slufiae
Mlle Louise M. Darr
International Federation of Catholic Alumn&e
Pradéerich Seibold
The
Holy Cross
Frederick J. Rive
Misa Morena McCarthy
Mias Hugehia Leilland
George Thomides
Mildred Heth. Ter
Fae von Culln
Mra
Cusk
Miasd Grate
Judge Refuses to Halt Sale of Property at 8900 O Street
Justice Siddopaye yesterday refused to intercede in the sale of the premises at 8900 O Street northwest or appoint a receiver. The move by Bidney A. Raymond to halt the sale claimed Margaret K. Howard held interests totaling 16,000 of the 81,000 purchase price and would have paid a 3750 commission. Attorney Alfred D. Smith represented Mrs. Howard.
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Siddopa Yeaterdey
Atrest Northwest
Bidtney A. Raymond
Margaret K. Howard
Raymond
Taw
Alfred D. Smith
Mra. Howard
Ruling Upholds Padlock Injunction On G Street Cafe
The Diatriot supreme court yesterday refused to lift a padlock injunction on the cafe and rooming house operated by Joseph and Graves at 16 and 18 G Street Northwest. Justice MeaCoy denied a request to dismiss, noting Graves faces contempt charges for alleged liquor sales to prohibition agents.
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Supreme Court
Joseph & Graves
G Street
Jef
MeaCoy
I Graves
Prohition
Widow to Get Nee Estate In Probate Court
Mrs. Mary A Nee widow of Peter J Nee a furniture dealer who died May 14 is to inherit the bulk of his estate to use as a home at 1341 Giraud street NW and receive income after certain bequests. Daniel J Nee nephew gets Ivy City property and 1000 dollars while Michael Nee brother in County Galway Ireland receives 50 dollars. Executors are the widow the nephew and Thomas Grogan.
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Mary A-Nee
Peter J. Nee
Giraud
Daniel J. Nee
Atx Ldta
Ivy City
Yehael Nee
County Calway
Ireland
Thomas Grogan
Driver Cleared in Shrine Repairman Death
Coroner Nevitt issued a certificate of accidental death exonerating Charles Howe of 1840 Fairmont Street Northwest. Michael Duval, 26, died at Garden of Allah when a Amoco Gas Company truck struck a movable repair scaffold causing a ladder to topple. J B Gale, 41, was thrown and died at the scene. George S. Stanley Jr. aided, and the officer from the First precinct held Gale after the inquest.
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Nevitt
Charles Howe
Fairmont Street
Rorthwest
Michael Duval
Nineteenth Street
Duval
J. B. Gale
W Street
Garden of Allah
Amoco Gas Company
Howe
Capita, Electric Company
Ablah
Waval
George S. Stanley, Jr
Pamserby
Dlewe
Iliks
Firat
Lightning Bolt Destroys Ohio Powder Plant
A severe lightning strike at Grads Powder Company in Ohio caused the plant to be destroyed and damaged nearby homes. An injury was reported as debris shattered windows and parts of the facility collapsed during the blast. In Youngstown, a Pittsburgh to Detroit train passed the area with windows blown out on one side, though no injuries were reported on board.
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vDville
Ohio
Irons and Corning
Grads Powder Company
Powder Company
Aterm
Drake Ovary
Piso
Youngstown
Pittapurgh
Lake Erie
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Lowellsville
Neil
Electricity Cost Reduced Only Item in Daily Living
Government figures from three cities show electricity as the sole item with a reduced cost to consumers since 1917. Labor statistics indicate industry representatives urged a separate tally to distinguish electricity from other fuels and lights, which have risen sharply.
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Bureaua of Labor Statintie
Hurt Memorial Day Fatality Report From Auto Crash
Walter Hill of 1249 Biddensburg Road northeast died at Garrald Hospital last night while being treated for injuries from an auto crash. Memorial Day accident occurred at Rock Creek Church Road and Kelley Donner Hill. Driver Sterling Bailey of 19 Beaton Place Northeast is involved. Coroner C P Nevile investigates.
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Walter Hill
Biddensburg Road
Garrald
Opourn
Rock Creek iChurch
Kelley Donner Hil
Sterling Bailey
Beaton Place Northesat
C. P. Nevile
Accuse New York Lad Of Having 3 Wives
Rochester police charge Lilia Smith a chemistry student at Mechanics Institute with bigamy after investigations into three marriages. Dorothy Bull of Toronto and Jenkie Freeman of New York City identified as wives, while Lolia Habtertsan of North Rose, N.Y., is noted in missing confessions. Police say the marriages were secret and combined to borrow funds for the weddings.
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Rochester
N. Y
Smith
Mechans Tos Institute
Dorothy Bull
Toronto
Jenkie Freeman
New York’ City
Ils Habertaon
Morthrosé
N.Y
Big
Film Star Returns From Italy With Honorary Membership
New York June 6 motion picture star Lilltad Gish arrived today aboard the steamship Olympia from a seven month trip in Italy. She received an honorary membership amid public praise for her work. Authorities assisted her as needed to manage the film crew during busy periods and to clear up questions about overtime and holiday work.
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New York
Lilltad Gish
Olympia
Italy
Faddinti
DePue Acquittal Deemed Jeopardy Failure Trial Ordered
The Rev. James B. DePue, a retired clergyman, was acquitted on a mail fraud charge but a judge ruled the prior acquittal did not prevent reindictment. The court sustained the government’s demurrer and ordered a new trial on the indictment, alleging a fraudulent scheme to sell half interests in his civil service coaching courses.
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James B. de Pues
Ebreabyteriah
Justha Bailey
Demberet
DePue
Couras
President to Address Flag Conference Next Week
President Harding will address the national flag conference to draft uniform regulations for display and proper respect to Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Apparent officials Dwight F. Davis and John J. Tigert will also appear at the event under the American Legion commission.
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Harding
Hursday
National Ampericaniem Commission of the American Legion
St Theodore Roozevelt, Jr
Dwight F. Davis
John J. Tigert
United States Commissionar of Education
Class 1 Railroads Earn 6 1 2 Per Cent in April
American Railway Association reports that class 1 roads earned 88 197 800 dollars in April, an annual 6 percent return on invested capital. Freight traffic rose 55 percent from a year ago, and operating revenues exceeded last year by over 25 percent. First four months show net operating income of 266 246 000 dollars, a 5.49 percent return. Eastern and Southern districts performed well, while 29 railroads posted deficits in April, 26 in the Western district.
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Harainga
American Railway Association
Eastern
Southern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wastern
Witness Fails to Appear in Murder Case Fined
Joseph Jones, summoned and government witness in James Hart case, coloree, charged with second degree murder, did not appear yesterday and was adjourned in contempt by Justice Bailey in criminal court No 2. He was fined 25 dollars for contempt. Jones claimed duties as a sideshow manager in Rockeville Maryland.
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Joseph Jones
James Hart
Justice Bailey
Jones
Rockeville
Fresh Air Camp donations boost District relief drive
The warm weather spurs support for the Salvation Army fresh air camp for poor District children opening next month. Receipts in a $36,000 campaign show many gifts labeled for the camp, with most checks covering a single child for expenses. a notable $30 gift covers a two week outing. Col Walter Jenkins and Capt Joan Allan of national HQ visited Washington for a chaplains conference and praised Brig. David Stitt for relief work in the area.
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Salvation Army
Washington
Col
Walter Jenkins
Joan Allan
Baivation Army
New York
National Museum
David Stitt
Smales seek $20,000 in son’s death case
Cyrus A Smale and Isabel H Smale sue John and Genevieve Washington in District Supreme Court for $20,000 damages over Holmes B Smale killed November 3 1923 at Foster Station Pa. The Washington vehicle allegedly ran down an embankment injuring Smale. Attorneys Hamilton and Hamilton appear for plaintiffs.
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Cyrus A. Smale
Isabel H. Smale
District Supreme Court
John Washington
Genevieve Washington
Holmes B Smale
Washington
Foster Station
Young Smale
Hamilton & Hamilton
Fireman's Baby Becomes Healthy After First Bottle
A sensational 1910s style ad claims a fireman's thin sick baby grew into a rosy cheecked 21 month old after one Hypo Cod bottle. The pitch touts over a million and a half bottles sold and Peoples Drug Stores as the distributor.
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Washington
Willian E. Weston
First St
Peoples
Peoples Drug
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