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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1920

Page

5

Dict of Death for John McHenry in Court Kill Verdict

John McHenry, 23, was found guilty of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Detective Sergeant James Armstrong on Dec 14. The jury verdict, pending sentencing, faces him with a possible death by hanging under district law. His mother, Austin Rice, broke down in court as the verdict was read and prosecutors urged the death penalty. The defense argued for mercy while the prosecution pressed for upholding the death penalty.

J John McHenry Justice Gounds James E. “ Armatrong McHenry Weenall McHery Wren Gould Xoqaenu Austin Rice Henry George Esterday Norning Ari Havel Loun England Hensy Detecse Armstrong Vance Macare United States Storne Archer Rom

Potomac Yardmen Return to Work After Brief Strike

The 405 yard workers at Potomac freight yards end a brief walkout after meetings with officials. By yesterday afternoon 60 percent of the day shift was back, and most 4 o clock crews returned. Only about six of the 100 stayed out, with midnight shift also resuming as traffic returned to normal. Officials warned a new walkout could occur if the railway wage board’s decision is not announced by tomorrow night.

Potomac Railway Wage Board 1. Net

J. J. Darlington Called by Death

Joseph James Darlington prominent lawyer banker and author died at his home after a four month illness He was TL years old and lived in Washington 47 years with 45 in law He is survived by sister Mary and daughters Anne Darlington and Mrs C Augustus Simpson Funeral will be held Monday at the fifth Baptist Church He taught law at Georgetown and wrote Darlington on Personal Property He was an advisor to several banks and utilities and served as director and trustee for multiple institutions He also led charitable and educational efforts including the Baptist Orphanage and Erskine College affiliations

Beechside Joseph James Darlington Twentieth Street Northwest Darlington Washington Mary Darlington Anne C Darlington C Augustus Simpson Fifth Baptist Church Due West SC Henry J Charlotte G Erskine College Columbian George Washington University Georgetown University Elizabeth Rachel Meador Rome Darlington School Law College

Finckel Pupils Open Raleigh Recital Tour

The Misses Constance and Frances Finckel opened their third annual recital at the Raleigh with a two part program and will complete it tonight Constance played piano with cellist Alden Fincher assisting last night Frances will be accompanied for tonight's performance.

Raleigh Constance Frances Finckel Miss Constance Alden Fincher Miss Frances

Maine Band Pupils Perform Evening Concert

A. Mueller, cellist, conducts the Maine Band as pupils perform last night. Readable names include Miss Doothy Brown Edna Byng Louise Beler Agnes Finckel Elea nor Hasbrouck Dorothy Beller Louise Wright Kathleen Stead Mary Lager Louise Cadwell Constance Finck e and boys Maurice Stead James Holden Willard Martin Arden Finckel Lawrence Heinrichs William Jones. Tonight's participants include Misses Helen Wilder Frances Burger Lois Hoover Cecil Leavell Helen Oyster Barbara Summel Elza beth Hansen Jane Kennon Hsther Hall Muriel Coweill Winifred chamberlain Margaret Holleran Frances Colella Gladys Cowaill Julia Townsend Masters Richard Hurley James Holden Robert Hurley Fritz A. Mueller William Jones.

Cite A. Mueller Maine Doothy Brown Edna Byng Louise Beler Agnes Finckel Eleanor Hasbrouck Dorothy, Beller Louise Wright Kathleen Stead Mary Lager Louise Cadwell Constance Fincke Maurice Stead James Holden Willard Martin Arden Finckel Lawrence Heinrichs William Jones Helen Wilder Frances Burger Lois Hoover Cecil Leavell Helen Oyster Barbara Summel Elzabeth Hansen Jane Kennon Hsther Hall Muriel Coweill Winifred Chamberlain Margaret Holleran Frances Colella Gladys Cowaill Julia Townsend Richard Hurley Robert Hurley Fritz A. Mueller

Greek Offensive in Turkey Begun

The Greek army has begun an offensive against Mustafa Kemal Pasha forces near Smyrna Asia Minor with advances reported from Ak-Hissar and Sakhli. Ak-Hissar fell after front and flank attacks and Greek units moved northward against Turkish nationalist forces. King Alexander of Greece plans to leave Paris for Athens as allied premiers assign the task to the Greek army.

Associated Press Smyrna Asia Minor Mustapha Kemal Pasha Snys Ak-Hissar Sakhli Paris Alexander of Greece Athens Hythe Dardanelle Havas Constantinople

D A R Plans 200 000 Office Building on Defense Site

The Daughters of the American Revolution announce plans to erect a modern office building costing 200000 on the site of the Council of National Defense. A building committee met at Memorial Continental Hall to review tentative architect plans and outline next steps.

Council of National Defense Daughters of the American Revolution Memorial Continental Hall George Thacher Guernsey Henry B Joy Emma L Crowell Mra I L Hunter Robert J Johnston George W Katharine A Nettleton Robert G Hegan Jennie Loomis

Continental Hall plans and loan for memorial building

The organization outlines memorial rooms at Continental Hall with a $200000 loan authorized by the recent continental congress to be repaid from regular income. Plans will be reviewed in New York in August with national board approval in October. An executive manager was not yet announced. In Paris, Ambassador Wallace hosted Gen March with Foch Joffre and ministers at lunch. Baltimore bout Williams vs Brandt postponed to Monday.

Continental Congress National Board of Management Nates New York City Congress Memorial Continental Hall

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