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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1921

Page

3

Indicted in assault on two policemen in Woodworth case

Grand jury returns an indictment against George Ewell colored for assault with intent to kill in the March 4 shoot ing of Policemen Joseph Waldron and John Reper at the Woodworth apartment at Tenth and O streets northwest. Ewell allegedly fired on officers after they reached a fire escape. Waldron was struck and Reper wounded. Ewell wounded, suffering a spine fracture. Joint homicide charge against Daniel Woodland and Edward Brown for Jacob Milleff death after a car crash was ignored.

George Ewell Joseph F. Waldron John M. Reper Woodworth Tenth Ewell Eighth Pre Jcinct Waldron Roper Q Edward Brown Jacob Milleff Woodland Brown Third Street Grand

Births Reported Incomplete Names From Local Families

Birth notices list numerous couples and newborns including boys and girls with partial names such as Thorman PD and Aleaxe BR Sowers boy and Charles O and Maurice Ruckie girl. Other entries name Vincent and Gild Lanzillotti boy Joseph DB and Josephine M. Gatti girl and many more with varied initials and surnames, suggesting a community-wide birth roundup.

Thorman Larmie Rod Amanda Graves Robert G Leili’ M. Chapman Maude Myson John D Elia Thomas George P Mary A. Davin Louis and Junie Jenkins James Fla Couper

Licensed to Marry a List of Couples in Various Cities

A compilation of marriage notices lists numerous couples with betrothals and planned weddings across cities including Canon City, Chicago, Riverdale, Shelton, Philadelphia, New York, and Baltimore. The items name partners and often include attending ministers or officiants.

Rogera de and Maude A. John Mat Canon City Iuehagh Chicago the Jeffries Riverdale Ida Thefter P. J. O'Connell Sanderson Shelton Wash Louise C. Nance George A. Miller Advinh J. Setathirt Katherine Mt. Shillington Robert H. Browning Wit Belisville Maude W. Uardner The Raviettte Joseph Corkery Aurora Loretta G. Sullivan Johm M. McNamara Leslie V. Perry Knogene Diers J. Judson King Louis Kosenhiam Yy L. Adkins Bight Fall. C Atlanta Atlantic Baltimore Tstarnarek Boston Satifalo Clarmonti Ohio Cheyenne Cleveknt Dew Des Moines Detroit Galveston Jacksonville Kanaus Itr AG St Little Rack Ar Calle Loa Angeles Tamisville Marquette MTR Memphis Tenn Alam Mobile Ala Am New la BO North Platie Omaha Philadephia Ve SR Thoenix Ariz Pittsburgh Portland Maine Tortland Utah Salt Lake City St. Lois St. Paul Minn San Antonio Tex San Diego Calit San Francisco Jeattle Springfield Tampa Fin Loleda Vicksburg Harpers Ferry Potomac River

Deaths and liquor case notes from district listings

Death notices list George Marks Bridget Duni William Isage Carmeron and others with addresses in 22a street 6 yes. Dough pl A st ne and various wards and hospitals. In court, fines of 100 were imposed by Judge McMahon for Volstead law violations. Roland Clifton charged with transporting whisky and Sylvester Jones pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of nine quarts.

George G. Marks Bennish Bridget Duni William M. Isage Carmeron Smeotard Caroline Evelyn Joseph Dom WU Capitol St Elizabeth Dunsartan 20Th St Children’s Hospital Ath St Lin Dmen’s Goonhape Fiorina Ave Viewant Martin Rosa Marty Preston Marie Mecubough McMahon Roland Clifton Sylvester Jones Clifton Jones

Weather and tide notes mix with medical ad and forecast

Daily sun and tide table shows tides and sunrise times, followed by a promotional claim for Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Weather forecast from the Weather Bureau covers the District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia with outlooks for showers, warm temperatures, and southwest winds. Local figures list temperatures, humidity, sunshine hours, and departures from normal.

Dept. of Agriculture Werther Bureau Washington Columbia Maryland Virginia Caribbean British’ Honduras Rio Grande Texas Brownsville Collins Christi Missippi Bermuda Anei West Gulf States Ohio Valley Lake Region Southeastern States Atlantic States Plateau Rocky Mountain Mississippi River

New District Penologist Succeeds G C Foster

Willam E. Moyer, 61, named district penologist after G C Foster resigns. Foster granted leave of absence to July 20, duties by M M Barnard. Moyer, a former War Department clerk and Justice examiner, has led Sing Sing and Atlanta prisons and later worked for the Presbyterian Church.

Ht. Moyer G. C. Foster Charles C. Foster Board’ of Charities Willam E. Moyer Pennsylvania War Department Department’ of Justice National University Law School United States Penitentiary Atlanta Sing. Sing Presbyterian, Church

Fire limits extended to cover city areas and cemeteries

District commissioners extended fire limits to include Navy Yard War College Woodley Park Zoological park Petworth Glenwood Graceland Rosedale Isherwood Trinidad Oak Hill Congressional cemetery and government jail north of it It becomes unlawful to erect enlarge or move third class buildings within these boundaries Existing structures must remain until torn down for replacement by newer buildings Also Bernard Lewis colored received 45 days jail for cutting Edward Gaither during a dispute over $3.

Navy, Yard War College Woodley Park Zoological Park Petworth Glenwood Cemetery Graceland Cemetery Rosedale Isherwood Trinidad Oak Hill Cemetery Congressional Cemetery Government Jail

Clerk Sues Executor for 13 640 Wage Share in Will

Orrison, clerk for David Nachman, files suit in the District Supreme Court against Alexander Wolf, executor of Nachman estate, seeking 13 640 for wages and personal services from 1887 to 1920. Nachman, a Navy Yard clothing store owner, left an estate valued at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars.

Orrison David Wachman Wu Frthur District Supreme Court Alexander Wolf David Nachman Nachman Navy Yard George P. Hoover George Gertman NachiMan

Man Declared Sane After Court Assault Case

A man arrested May 22 on assault charges was declared sane by a jury before Judge Hardison. He had attacked Mrs Green, wife of Police Sergeant Green, in a U S district police court and was sentenced to one year in jail. she was committed to Washington Asylum hospital for mental observation. The case involved chaotic remarks and unclear subsequent actions.

United States Green Hardison Washington Asylum Franklin Chevy Chase

Contract Awarded for Cook School Addition

Henry B. Davis was awarded a contract by the District commissioners yesterday to erect a four room addition to Cook School for 54000. Work will begin at once and the rooms will be ready for use when school opens in September.

Henry B. Davis Cook School

Doyle Promoted to Professor of Romance Languages

Henry Gratton Doyle of the George Washington University romance languages department is elevated from assistant professor to full professor. This promotion recognizes his scholarly work and tenure within the department.

Under Bond in Stabbing Case Involving Bowman

John H. Ware was held for the grand jury under $1,069 bond by Judge Hardison on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon in the May 30 stabbing of Ernest Bowman. Howard Anderson was sentenced to 120 days in jail by Police Judge McMahon for theft of a coat, shoes, and $25 from Walter Baker, a fellow roomer.

John H. Ware Hardison Ernest Bowman Howard Anderson McMahon Walter Baker

Italy Removes Foreign Exchange Restrictions

The Italian embassy announced last night that a royal decree in Rome removes all restrictions on foreign exchange trade with foreign countries, effective June 18. Telegraph notes guidance to reach worldwide recipients via Flowers via Telegraph. consult Guide, 1274 F street.

Italy Rome Gude Adyv

Munyon Rheumatism Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Munyon’s Rheumatism Remedy as a swift cure for rheumatic pain with claims of relief in one to three hours. It cites endorsements, mentions stiffness swollen joints and shooting pains, and lists Scranton as the company location.

Munyon Screnton

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