Death Trial Turns on Pistols Firing Facts
Edward Grinder 19 takes stand in criminal division 1 facing a murder charge over the death of his 16 year old sweetheart Elsie Lacrey. Defense says a nickel plated revolver defect caused the shot. 25 witnesses, including a 13 year old eyewitness Girard Smith, testify as prosecutors clash with defense counsel over courtroom conduct.
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District Supreme Court
Elsie Lacrey
Edward Grinder
Will
J. A. O'Shea
John Sacks
Grinder
Elsie Bacrey
Robert Howard
Povernment
Girard Smith
4Erinler
Roy Carty Heads McKinley Alumni
Roy Carty, class of 1908, was elected president of the McKinley School Alumni Association at last night’s annual meeting attended by more than 400. New officers include Herbert Chamberlain first vice president Amelia Gude second vice president Jane Pigeon recording secretary Harry Clarkson corresponding secretary and Harold B. Safford treasurer. Principal Frank C. Daniels urged alumni support for a congressional appropriation to build an assembly hall and gymnasium for the school.
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Rioy Carty
McKinley School
John P Hardell
Flerbert Chamberlain
Amelia Gude
Jane Pigeon
Harry Clarkson
Harold B. Safford
Frank C. Daniels
Tech
Congress
Mothers Dont Take Alcohol Warns of Fetal Harm
A historical notice warns that drinking mothers and those using alcohols face high infant mortality and developmental delays. It cites 55.2 percent death among babies of users versus 23.9 percent for relatives of nonusers, and 4.1 percent epilepsy among survivors. It promotes non alcoholic iron tonics like Acid Tron Mineral and critiques medicines with alcohol.
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Ferrodine Chemical Corp
COFC to Amend By-Laws and Organize Committees
The committee of the Wash mercantile chamber plans to amend bylaws and re arrange fees and dates. Members, led by Power, expect to complete the task by mid spring as four committees work on reorganizing sections and duties.
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COFC
Leserara
Tyron
Review of Dental Progress At Society Meeting
Dr Clyde M Gearhart spoke at the District of Columbia Dental Society annual gathering at the New National Museum detailing progress in the field. Officers elected for the next year include President H Janney Nichols Vice President Arthur B Crane Secretary W M Simkins and Treasurer Mark Finley.
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Clyde M Gearhart
District of Columbia Dental Society
New National Museum
Gearhart
H. Janney Nichols
Arthur B. Crane
W. M. Simkins
Mark. Finley
War exploits women workers prompt White House protests
National Women's Trade Union League members told Secretary Tumulty and Secretary Baker that wartime contracts for uniforms and supplies divert labor from idle New York workers to overburdened cities. They cited excessive overtime at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and Government Printing Office and pressed for investigations.
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White House
National Women's Trade Union League
Tumulty
Baker
New York
McAdoo
Bureau of Engraving and Printing and Government Printing Office
Civil Service
Church Pledges Loyalty to President Wilson
Sixty four Presbyterian clergymen and elders formed the general assembly executive council and presented their pledge of support to President Wilson. Rev Wallace Radcliffe led the delegation from New York Avenue Presbyterian Church as Vice President Al A Hall headed the group. Dr J Wilbur Chaplian and Dr John F Carson spoke for the party and the President urged keeping city ideals and American hearts free from hate or revenge.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Wilson
Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avenue
How the War Came to America Pamphlet Issued
A government committee on public information will publish a pamphlet titled How the War Came to America to explain why the United States entered World War I. It will be bound in national colors, include three wartime addresses by President Wilson, and precede a series of Red White and Blue Books. The pamphlet will be translated and widely circulated. The committee says it responds to letters from across the country asking for a clear, comprehensive account of U.S. entry into the war.
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America
United States
Committee On Public Information
Wilson
Gonzaga School Announces Closing Exercises and Scholarships
Closing exercises and awards were held at Gonzaga Hall. Five scholarships for Gonzaga High School tuition were won by Francis Perry Leon Osman George Tyler James Duffy and Reeves Fulton, all from eighth grade groups A and B.
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Gonzaga School
Gonzaga Hall
Gonzaga High School
Francis Perry
Leon Osman
George Tyler
James Duffy
Reeves Fulton
Launch Reason Sparks Wife's Limited Divorce Suit
Thomas F. Moore admits leaving home to work on a launch for the family's pleasure and denies taking his wife's automobile. He asks the District supreme court to dismiss her alimony petition, while Mrs. Ruth Moore seeks a limited divorce.
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Ruth Moore
Northwest
Thomas F. Moore
District Supreme Court
M. F. Mangan
Moore
Snow Divorces Divorce Witnesses Hear Shadow Movies
In a Washington District Supreme Court divorce trial, Chester A. Snow’s suit for absolute divorce revealed sensational testimony about shadow “movies” on a second story window at Fenwick Farm Maryland. Witness John Zimmernman described a late night sighting with a ladder, lights going out, and a possible prior viewing. Zimerman’s daughter Helen had been dismissed from Snow’s employ, and Mrs Emory was accused of misbehavior toward Snow’s other wives and the couple’s child. Other witnesses described Mrs Emory’s conduct and care of baby Snow. The trial resumes tomorrow as cross examinations continue.
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Maryland
Chester A. Snow
John IL Zimmerman
Snow Farm
Justice Stafford
District Supreme Court
Europe
Maude Emory
Snow House
George P. Hoover
Snow
Helen Zimmerman
Emory
Hoover
Mr.Snow
Zimmerman
Sateen
Fenwick
Mrs. Emory
Mrs. Snow
Mrs. Zimmerman
Mr. Snow
Genevieve Bryant
Henry E. Davis
Policeman Denies Framing Up In Divorce Case
Policeman Carter R. Housley and two companions are accused by Edith E. Housley in the District Supreme Court of attempting to frame her by rushing into her bedroom at 425 East Capitol Street. Housley files an Answer denying the framing claim and seeks an absolute divorce and removal of further support.
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Carter R. Housley
Edith E. Housley
District Supreme Court
East Capitol Street
William A. Lee
Housley
Organize Council for Employment Forms Federated Group
Representatives of multiple organizations met in the District building last night and formed the Men’s Federated Council on Employment to cooperate with the Department of Labor. A constitution and by laws were adopted. officers include Allan Davia president and five vice presidents. An executive committee of the officers and 25 members was appointed to work with the Women’s Federated Council. Commissioner Andrew Caminetti spoke briefly.
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T. W. Powderly
Petworth Citizens’ Association
Men’s Federated Council
Department of Labor
Allan Davia
Southeast
Washington Citizens’ Association
W. W. Adamson, Jr
Mason and Builder’s Association
H. J. Gompers
Mid-City Citizens’ Association
J. P. Heap
Washington Humane Society
Percy Hickling
Medical Jurisprudence Society
Edgar B. Thompson
North Capitol Fickington Citizens’ Association
D. Ross
Brookland Citizens’ Association
Woman 68 Identified After Fatal Sixth Street Crash
The body of Ida J. Marye of Luray Virginia, 68, identified after a Monday night collision at Sixth and East Capitol streets. The coroner’s jury ruled death an accident caused by lack of care on her part. Widow, Marye lived at 201 Sixth Street Northeast with her sister. body to be sent to Luray for burial.
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Sixth
East Capitol Streets
Ida J. Marye
Luray
Marye
Sixth Street
Held on girl's auto story in San Bernardino
Harry B. Lukins, a San Bernardino student, was held on a $5,000 bail yesterday by Judge Pugh in the police court after Isabella F. Johnsnn, 17, accused him of attacking her in an automobile near Silver Spring while another couple rode home from a dance.
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Freask A. Nelson
Pugh
Harry B. Lukins
San Bernardino
Cal
Isabella F. Johnsnn
Notre Dame Academy Graduates Hold Commencement
Commencement exercises for 26 graduates of Notre Dame Academy were held in Gonzaga hall last night. The scholarship from Trinity College was awarded to Miss Margaret Hughes. Principal address delivered by Rev Eugene Del McDonnell. Diplomas and awards conferred by Rev Paul Conniffee.
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Notre Dame Academy
Gonzaga Hall
Trinity College
Margaret Hughes
Eugene del. McDonnell
Paul Conniffee
Woman Found in Sealed Box Car in Chicago
Mrs. Minnis Sellman of Detroit was discovered in a sealed box car in Chicago. She claimed to have been inside the car for several days without food or water and could not explain how she ended up there.
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Chicago
Secretary Wilson Addresses Workers Duty Meeting
Secretary Wilson spoke to a meeting urging patriotic duty among organized workers. The address highlighted labor solidarity and national responsibility, reflecting on the role of unions in supporting wartime production.
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Wilson
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